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BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY

GRADUATE
CATALOGUE
1985-1986
(prepared June 1985)

2/

Statement of Non-discrimination
Policy

Bloomsburg University is committed to providing equal educational and
employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
age, national origin, ancestry,

life style,

affectional or sexual preference, handicap,

Vietnam era veteran, or union membership. The University is addi tionally committed
to Affirmative Action and will take positive steps to provide such educational and
employment opportunities. Inquiries may be directed to:
Director of Affirmative Action
Bloomsburg University

Bloomsburg, PA 17815
717-389-4526

ADMINISTRATION AND GRADUATE COUNClL/3

ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL
HARRY AUSPRICH
B.S.,

New York

President
State University College at Buffalo; M.S., University of Wisconsin;

Ph.D., Michigan State University.(1985)

LARRY

W. JONES

B.S., M.S.,

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
North Dakota State University; Ed.D., University of Oregon; I.E.M.,

Harvard University. (1981).

DANIEL C. PANTALEO
B.S.,

Dean of the College of Graduate Studies and Extended Programs
Manhattan College; Ph.D., Emory University.(1977)

GRADUATE COUNCIL
HAROLD J. BAILEY, Professor
RONALD CH AMPOUX, Associate Professor

Mathematics and Computer Science

Communication Disorders and Special
Education

JAMES E. COLE, Associate Professor
G. ALFRED FORSYTH

Biological and Allied Health Sciences

THOMAS GAY, Graduate Student

Biological and Allied Health Sciences

C.

FREDERICK C. HILL,

Associate Professor

ANDREW KARPINSKI, Professor
HOWARD M ACAULEY, JR.

Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

Biological and Allied Health Sciences

Communication Disorders and Special Education
Dean. College of Professional Studies

MCDONNELL, Associate Professor
Curriculum and Foundations
NANCY A. ONUSCHAK, Associate Professor
Nursing
DANIEL PANTALEO
Dean, College of Graduate Studies and Extended Programs
A.

J.

EDWARD POOSTAY, Associate Professor
JOHN

E.

DITTRICH

RILEY SMITH,
J.

Dean, College of Business

Associate Professor

CALVIN WALKER,

Curriculum and Foundations

Professor

English

Psychology

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TENTATIVE GRADUATE CALENDAR
1985-1986 ACADEMIC YEAR
1985— FALL SEMESTER
August 23
September
October
1

Final date of graduate registration for Fall Semester
3

Classes begin for Fall Semester



Final date for submitting Application for

December

graduation

November 27
December
December 13
1



December 21
December 22



Thanksgiving recess begins
Thanksgiving recess ends



at 1:50 p.m.

classes

resume

(8 a.m.)

Final date for completion of Master's Thesis, Depart-

mental Paper, and/or Comprehensive Examinations

End

of Fall Semester

Commencement

1986— SPRING SEMESTER
January

3

Final date of graduate registration for Spring Semester

January 13
January 31



Classes begin for Spring Semester
Final date for submitting Application for

May

gradua-

tion

March 22
March 31

May



2

Spring recess begins at 4 p.m.

Spring recess ends



classes

resume

at 6 p.m.

Final date for completion of Master's Thesis, Depart-

mental Paper, and/or Comprehensive Examinations

May 10—
May 10—

End

of Spring Semester

Commencement

GENERAL INFORMATION/5

THE UNIVERSITY
Bloomsburg University

is

known

for

its

sound academic programs, beautiful

physical plant and caring attitude.

Town

Susquehanna River Valley, the
programs which cover the spectrum of
arts, sciences, education and business. The university holds several national and
regional accreditations of its academic programs. Among support for the academics
are more than 300,000 bound volumes in the Harvey Andruss Library, an FM radio
station, a television studio, reading and speech clinics and more than a hundred microcomputers and remote terminals.
All 367 faculty members are dedicated to academic excellence. Many hold the
Overlooking the

of Bloomsburg and the

university offers study toward degrees in 65

highest professional degree available in their discipline. Outside the classroom setting,

the 6,300 students find themselves, at one time or another, meeting with faculty for

personalized

instruction,

academic advisement and/or counseling. Students also

participate in other learning experiences as internships, work-study or cooperative

education programs.
With 28,000 alumni in professions ranging from education to medicine, Bloomsburg University has an outstanding graduate placement rate. Well-kept grounds and
the caring attitude displayed by university personnel contribute to the above national
retention rate.

Low

is another Bloomsburg University attriHowever, scholarships, grants, loans and other

cost for a high-quality education

bute. Tuition averages $1,500 a year.

awards are made to more than 80% of the university's student body.
Operating on an annual budget of approximately $34 million, the university
generates nearly half of its funds via grants, gifts, fees and auxiliary progams. The
other support comes from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania under the auspices of
the State System of Higher Education-a 14-member university system.
Completing the total picture at Bloomsburg are cultural enrichment programs,
athletics and other extracurricular activites.
The university is located within two miles of Exit 35 of Interstate 80. It is within
a few hours of several major cities, including New York, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. The Pocono resort areas and several other points of interest are within an
financial aid

hour's drive from Bloomsburg University.

6/GENERAL INFORMATION

1.

1.1

GENERAL INFORMATION

Mission And Purpose

The School of Graduate Studies provides a variety of quality post-baccalaureate
programs for students seeking to expand their educational background and training.
Programs are provided in scholarly and professional education to meet the needs of
society and the educational goals of students. To accomplish these objectives, the
School seeks

to:

1. provide programs of graduate study in the arts, humanities, sciences and
professions to enhance students' capacity for creative problem-solving, critical thinking
and application of knowledge to improve the quality of life.

2.

provide access to graduate education for students

who wish

to study

part-time basis while living and working in the community as well as those

pursue advanced study full-time.
3. provide programs of graduate study for students

who

on a

who wish

to

are seeking to prepare

and qualify for professional status.
4. provide graduate education which enables students to prepare and pursue the
liberal arts and sciences.
5. provide graduate programs which augment the students' applied skills and
knowledge.
6. provide needed programs and services for individuals and agencies within the
university's service community.
7. plan graduate programs to meet developing and future needs of society and the
educational goals of

1.2

its

students.

Location
The Town

of Bloomsburg, county seat of

trading and residential

community of

1

Columbia County,

1,000 located on Route

1

1,

is an industrial,
80 miles north of

It is within two miles of two interchanges of Interstate 80.
Bloomsburg is served by the Greyhound and Continental Trailways bus lines.
Commercial airports are accessible at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Route 81, and at
Williamsport; each is about an hour's drive from Bloomsburg.

Harrisburg.

1.3

Accreditation
Bloomsburg University

is

accredited by the National Council for Accreditation

of Teacher Education, the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary

Schools,

American Chemical Society, the American Speech, Hearing and Language

Association and the National League of Nursing.

Its graduate programs have been
approved by the Pennsylvania State Department of Education.

1.4

Library
The

university library

is

the college from 1939 to 1969.

named in honor of Dr. Harvey A. Andruss, president of
The library is centrally located on the campus among

the Hartline Science Center, the Bakeless Center for the Humanities and the

McCormick Center

for

Human

James H.

More than 300,000 bound volumes and one
facility. The building accommodates 400 readers

Services.

million microtexts are housed in the
and provides subscriptions to 1,382 periodicals. A 375-voIume rare book collection is
also housed in the library. The library is also equipped to provide literature searches
using an online data base system.


GENERAL INFORMATION/?

The university provides extensive media services through the Learning
Resources Center currently housed in the library. Located in the James H. McCormick Center for Human Services, the center offers state-of-the-art technology for
instruction

and media production.

1.5 Living

Accommodations

Residence halls are open to graduate students during summer terms. Requests
for information concerning residence hall accommodations may be secured from the
Director of Housing. Meals are available to graduate students in Scranton Commons.
The Housing Office maintains a listing of housing available in the Bloomsburg

Community.

1.6

Fees

And Refunds
(Fees are subject to change without notice)

Application Fee
Payable upon application for admission

to

graduate courses

— not refundable

$15.00.

Basic Fee:





Residents of Pennsylvania
per semester hour
$87.
per semester hour
$92.

Out-of-State Students



Late Registration Fee
Activities



— $10

Fee (optional)

Summer Term

—Six weeks

session



$9, three

week

session

— $4.50.

Student Community Building Fee
1-4 semester hours

— $2.50,

5-8 semester hours



$5, 9 or

more semester hours

$10.

Student Health Service Fee
0-5 semester hours

hours

—$17.

—no charge, 4-8 semester hours—$8.50,

9 or

more semester

Graduation and Diploma Fee
(Does not include rental fee for academic costume)

Refunds

for basic fees will be

first full class

1st

through 2nd wk. 3rd wk.

1.7

based on the following schedule

if

applicable after

day.

the

80%

— $10.

70%

4th wk.

60%

5th wk.

50%

after 5th wk.

No

Refund

Financial Assistance

Graduate assistantships are available to students through the department in
which the student wishes to study. These assistantships provide a waiver of tuition and
a modest stipend. Contact the department of interest for information on graduate
assistantships.

8/GENERAL INFORMATION

Some federal fellowships may be available in selected areas as well as assistance
under the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency Loan Program. Student
work study funds are also available to graduate students. Information regarding these
programs is available from the Office of Financial Aid.
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.

1.9

Transcripts
Graduate transcripts must be requested through the Office of Graduate Studies

either by letter or by completing the transcript request form available in the Office of

Graduate Studies. Ail transcripts are $2 per copy.
Note: The tran.scripl process

is

being handled by the Registrar's Office. Please

inquire as necessary as to where transcript requests are to be sent.

1.10 Auditing

Graduate Courses

Individuals who complete the regular application procedure may choose to audit
graduate course for purposes of self-improvement. No tests or class discussion are
required for auditing a graduate course. However, the approval of the graduate dean is
required. Also, full fee payment is required. (See Section .6 Fees and Refunds.) Upon
completion of the graduate course, a grade of "V" is recorded on the transcript.
a

1

ACADEMIC POLICIES/9

2.

2.01

ACADEMIC POLICIES

Student Responsibility
It is

the student's responsibility to satisfy the requirements for graduation in

his/her 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/her decision making, the final responsibility rests with the student.

2.02 Degrees
The Master
planned

of Education degree was established in 1960.

Its

programs are

for teachers in service.

The first Master of Arts program (history) was established in 1968 and the first
Master of Science program (biology) in 1971.
A program to lead to the professional degree Master of Business Administration
(MBA) was instituted in 1976.
The purpose of programs for the professional degree, Master of Education, is to
enhance the competence of teachers. The purpose of a Master of Arts program is to
advance the student's scholarship in an academic discipline, and that of a Master of
Science program is to develop mature scholarship and competence related primarily to
application. Bloomsburg offers numerous programs of study leading to master's
degrees.

2.03

Time Limit

any courses accepted by transcalendar years. This period may be extended for
sufficient reason. Written application for extension must be made to the dean of
Graduate Studies with written approval of the student's adviser prior to the end of the
All requirements for a master's degree, including

fer,

must be completed within

six

six-year period.

2.04

Schedule Of Classes
Graduate

academic year are usually scheduled in
order to provide opportunity for teachers
and individuals engaged in other full-time occupations to further their education.
classes taught in the regular

late afternoons, evenings

and Saturdays

Graduate courses are offered

the

summer

sessions in regular

daytime

classes.

To Graduate Courses

2.05 Admission
Admission

in

in

graduate courses

granted upon: the filing of a formal application
which certify 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 $ 1 5.
Admission to graduate courses does not bind the university to admit the student
to candidacy for a master's degree. The regulations governing admission to candidacy
are stated in Section 2.22.
A temporary permit to register for an off-campus course as an adjunct student
without formal admission to graduate courses may be granted to a college graduate by
to

is

for admission, submitting of credentials

the

Dean of Graduate

2.06 Categories

An
courses

is

individual

Studies.

Of Graduate Students

who

classified in

has satisfied the requirements for admission to graduate
five categories as follows:

one of

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CATEGORY I (510)
Category 510 comprises students who do not express an intention to become
candidates for a master's degree in one of the programs for which a degree or certificate is authorized, or who have been transferred to this category from other categories
as stipulated herein.

Students

Category 510 may apply

for transfer to Category 530 or Category
12 semester hours taken as a student in Category 510 may be
applied toward a master's degree unless a special dispensation is granted by the dean of

540.

in

Not more than

Graduate Studies.

A

student

may

choose to remain indefinitely

in

Category 510

(for

example, a

student interested only in certification credit).

CATEGORY II (520)
This category comprises graduate students who in their application for admission indicated an intention to pursue a master's degree program but whose undergraduate record showed a quality point average lower than 2.25. If a student in this category makes an average of 3.0 or higher in the first six to nine semester hours of graduate
study at Bloomsburg University, he/she is eligible for transfer to Categories 530 or
540; otherwise, the student is transferred to Category 510 after nine semester hours
have been completed.

CATEGORY III (530)
Category 530 comprises individuals other than those in Category 520 who
indicated an intention to pursue an existing master's degree program and who have not
yet been certified as clear of undergraduate deficiencies. Transfer to Category 540 is
automatic when the adviser certifies to the graduate dean that there are no undergraduate deficiencies to be made up for the chosen program, or when previously idenfified
deficiencies have been successfully completed.

CATEGORY IV (540)
This category comprises graduate students who have no undergraduate deficiendegree programs which they are pursuing. A student must be in
Category 540 in order to be eligible to apply for admission to candidacy for a master's
degree. A student in Category 540 who has not attained admission to candidacy after
cies for the master's

completing 12 semester hours of graduate work is transferred to Category 510 unless
an extension of time has been granted by the dean of Graduate Studies. The request for
extension of time must certify that the delay was the result of circumstances beyond
the control of the student and must be endorsed by the student's adviser.

CATEGORY V (550)
This category comprises students who have been admitted to candidacy for a
master's degree. An individual in Category 550 is transferred to Category 510 if his
cumulative quality point average falls below 3.0, or if he has not completed his
program within the time limit (see Section 2.03).

2.07

Advisement Of Graduate Students
Graduate students

in

Categories 520, 530, 540 and 550, and

Certificate Program, are assigned to advisers.

The

in the

Supervisory

duties of the adviser of a graduate

student are: to serve as consultant in the planning of the student's program and in
his/her choice of courses; to certify approval of the course 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.

ACADEMIC

An

interview with the adviser

is

required prior to

first

POLICIES/I

1

registration for graduate

courses and prior to each subsequent registration.
Students in Category 510 are not assigned to advisers.

They submit their regisdean of Graduate Studies. They may
regard the Dean of Graduate Studies as an adviser in case assistance is needed in
choosing courses or in interpreting academic regulations.
tration materials directly to the Office of the

2.08 Credit
Credit is measured in semester hours at the rate of one semester hour for 15
hours of lecture-discussion work plus final examination.

2.09

Semester Hour Load
During

ual

may

which he/she

a period in

enroll in a

maximum

is

engaged

in full-time

employment, an individ-

of six semester hours in a given semester. Overloads are

permitted only upon approval by the dean of Graduate Studies. Approval is given only
in the most unusual circumstances.
The maximum load for a full-time student in a semester is 12 semester hours.
In terms other than regular semesters, the maximum is determined at the rate of
one semester hour per week of full-time course work.

The normal

load of a graduate assistant on

hours; that of a graduate assistant on half stipend

overload

2.10

is

full
is

stipend

is

six to nine

semester

nine to 12 semester hours.

No

permitted.

Numbering Of Courses

Courses numbered 500 or higher are open only to graduate students. Courses
numbered below 500 and listed in this bulletin are open also to advanced undergraduates. The number of credits in such courses which may be applied to a degree is limited
to twelve

semester hours.

It

is

understood that graduate students enrolled

in these

courses will exhibit work of graduate calibre in their independent study and their
papers.

2.11

Transfer Of Credit
A maximum of six semester hours

in graduate courses taken in other approved
be credited toward a master's degree. The transferred courses must have
been taken in residence; they must cover content which is required in the student's

colleges

may

program or recommended by the adviser

for elective credit; they

or higher. In case a course has been taken on a branch

campus

must have grades of B

it will be
construed as a residence course if full-time graduate students are accommodated to
take a degree program on that campus. The student must request permission of the
dean of the Graduate School with written approval of his/her adviser for transfer of
credits into the graduate program.

2.12 Registration

of a university,

For Graduate Courses

Students register for graduate courses through the Office of the dean of Graduate Studies.

2.13

Attendance At Classes
a student who is absent from a graduate class for a

reason which can be verified

amount of assistance from the professor in making
up the work which was missed. This includes permission to make up an examination
as urgent

is

entitled to a reasonable

given the class during his/her absence and the late submitting of assignments that were

12/ACADEMIC POLICIES

due during the period of absence.
requested

It is

when applying

cation

if

2.14

Withdrawals

the student's responsibility to provide the verifi-

for the privilege of

making up the work missed.

A

graduate student may withdraw from a course by applying to the dean of
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
if 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

Graduate Studies.

W

request in the Office of the

Dean

of Graduate Studies.

2.15 Examinations
The Miller Analogies Test is required of each student before he/she may be
admitted to candidacy for a Master's degree. (Candidates for the Master of Business
Administration degree must take the Graduate Management Admissions Test). The
time and place of the examination may be learned upon inquiry to the dean of Graduate Studies.

A
ment

comprehensive examination

in the specialization

may

be set by the depart-

as a degree requirement.

An

examination

who choose

in

defense of a master's thesis

is

usually required of students

to write a thesis.

2.16 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 a
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 thesis must be filed with the dean of Graduate

Studies.

The student
special bulletin

is

responsible for following

which may be obtained

in

all

of the thesis procedures specified in a

the Graduate Office.

Where the requirements for a concentration for a master's degree include a
departmental paper, such a paper is interpreted as one which grows out of a course and
therefore does not require special registration nor carry its own credit. Completion of a
departmental paper must be certified by the adviser as a part of the application for
graduation.

2.17

Graduate Courses In The Senior Year

A senior who is registering for the semester (or summer term) in which he/she
complete the requirements for a baccalaureate degree and who requires less than
15 semester hours (six semester hours in case of six week summer term or 12 semester
hours in case of a two consecutive six week summer terms) may supplement the requisite undergraduate courses with graduate courses provided the total of undergraduate
and graduate courses does not exceed the normal loads as stated herein.
The recommendation of the student's undergraduate adviser, including his/her
certification that the undergraduate courses listed will complete the baccalaureate
requirements, must accompany the application for admission to graduate courses. The
will

student must pay the graduate application

The graduate

credit earned in this

degree has been completed.

fee.

term

is

held in reserve until the baccalaureate

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Graduate Assistantships

2.18

A

limited

number

students. Application

of graduate assistantships are available for full-time graduate

is

made

to the

department

in

which the service would be

performed.

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

$2,705. Appointments are

1 1

of service.

2.19

Grades And Averages
Grades given

for

graduate courses are:
scholarly work which exhibits independence and intellectual

A — Distinguished;

maturity. (4 quality points)
B Good (3 quality points)



C — Fair;

acceptable toward a master's degree program within limits. (2 quality

points)

D — Not acceptable

E — Failing



in a

degree program

( 1

quality point)

(0 quality points)

I
Incomplete; work must be completed within four months unless the period is
extended by the dean of Graduate Studies for adequate reason. If the work is not made
and the student is denied further opportunity to complete
up, the grade is changed to
the work.
RI Removal of Incomplete grade.
N No grade; no credit.
R Research in Progress.
Withdrawn with approval of the Dean. The regulations governing the grade
of
are described in the paragraph on withdrawal.

N

W




W—

V— Audit.

CR — Course

repeated.

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

grades which entered the computation.
entry

is

2.20 Repeating

a course has been repeated, only the last

Courses

No

course may be repeated
quality point average.)

2.21

When

used.

more than

once. (See section

2.

1

9 for effect on the

Academic Standards

Each program that leads to a Master's degree requires a minimum of 30 semeshours 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 at time of admission to candidacy and for graduation must be a 3.0 or higher.
ter

2.22 Admission

To Candidacy For A

MASTER'S Degree
Admission
tions:

to

Candidacy

for a master's degree

is

subject to the following condi-

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(1)

The Student must be

(2)

Transcripts of

ail

in Category 540 (see Section 2.06).
undergraduate and previous graduate study must be

file in the Office of the Dean of Graduate Studies.
The Graduate Qualifying Test (Miller Analogies Test) must have been

on
(3)

taken with a satisfactory score. (Master of Business Administration
students must have successfully completed the Graduate Management

Admissions Test.)
(4)

The student must file an application for Admission to Candidacy with
the Dean of Graduate Studies after nine semester hours (or immediately
after 12 semester hours) of the proposed program. Under certain
circumstances the dean may approve an extension of time. The applicamust be endorsed by the student's adviser; the endorsement
presumes that the adviser has had adequate opportunity to formulate
judgment about the student's ability, and recommends candidacy.
A student who is applying for candidacy for the Master of Education
degree must have filed with the dean of Graduate Studies evidence of
tion

(5)

possession of a valid teaching certificate.
In case enrollment in a curriculum or in certain required courses thereof

due

is

and a priority for admission has been established, the
adviser may inform an advisee who is making satisfactory progress that endorsement of
his application for Admission to Candidacy is being deferred until space can be
assured. It is the responsibility of the student to inform the dean of Graduate Studies of
restricted

to limited capacity,

the reason for the delay in filing the application.

2.23

The Master Of Education Degree
The Master of Education Degree

is

offered

in:

Biology
Business Education
Earth Science
Elementary Education
Mathematics Education

Reading
Three courses
60.501
60.591

in the

School of Education are required for the degree:

MAJOR PHILOSOPHIES OF EDUCATION
FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
Elective course to be chosen with the approval of the

3 semester hours
3 semester hours

program

In addition to the above basic courses, the candidate
tion of at least twenty-one semester hours for a

minimum

adviser.

must com

plete a specializa-

of thirty semester hours.

The

requirements for the specializations are stated in the appropriate sections on course
descriptions.

2.24

The Master Of Arts, Master Of Business
And Master Of Science Degrees

Administration
The Master

of Arts degree

is

offered in art studio, art history and

communica-

tion.

The Master of Business Administration degree

is

offered in business administra-

tion.

The Master of Science degree is offered in biology, communication disorders
(audiology, speech pathology and education of the hearing impaired), early childhood
education, special education, (behavior disorders, learning disabilities, mental retardation, gifted/talented, exceptional persons), nursing and instructional technology.
The requirements for each major are described
ment's section of course descriptions.

in the

corresponding depart-

ACADEMIC POLICIES/ 15

For admission

candidacy for the M.A., M.Ed., M.B.A. and M.S. degrees, see

to

Section 2.22.

2.25 Supervisory Certificate
The

Program

objectives of the Supervisory Certification

generally performed by

first line

Program are

related to the duties

supervisors, department chairpersons, coordinators,

and directors of programs. The program

is

designed to develop supervisors

who

will

be

able to provide instructional leadership and work effectively with professionals and
non-professionals in directing the activities of a given field (See Supervision section of
this Bulletin).

Supervisor
Supervisor
Supervisor
Supervisor
Supervisor
Supervisor

Programs leading

to certification are offered in the following areas:

Supervisor Curriculum and Instruction

Communication
School Health Services
Early Childhood
Elementary Education
in Foreign Languages

Supervisor Science
Supervisor Social Studies
Supervisor in Special Education
Supervisor Reading*
Mathematics
Penn State University, in affiliation with Bloomsburg University, offers
approved programs leading to Pennsylvania certification of vocational educators as
supervisors of voca tional education and as directors of vocational education. Courses
in business education may be taken at Bloomsburg University through the Department
of Business Education and Office Administration.

2.26 MASTER'S

Degree Equivalence Certificate

The Commonwealth

of Pennsylvania

makes available

a Master's

Degree Equiv-

alence Certificate (significant for salary purposes only) upon evidence that the appli-

cant has completed graduate courses in accordance with requirements stated in a
bulletin which may be secured from the Bureau of Teacher Certification in the Department of Education.
The university welcomes teachers who wish to use its resources to fulfill the

No formal program is constructed for this
assumed by the university, however, students are
consult the dean of Graduate Studies when selecting courses for this purpose.

course requirements for the certificate.

purpose and no responsibility
invited to

is

Students who wish to take courses for this purpose are classified

2.27

in

Category 510.

Graduation

the responsibility of the student to apply for graduation not later than the
date stated in the official graduate calendar. A form to apply for graduation may
be secured at the Graduate Office.
The dates for completion of thesis and department papers, comprehensive
examinations, defense of thesis, payment of graduation fees (and binding fees if appliIt is

final

The dates provide minimum
time necessary to compile graduation lists, order diplomas and academic costumes and
complete other necessary details.
A student who files an application for graduation after the specified date will be
included in the first subsequent commencement; however, a student is eligible upon
completion of all degree requirements to receive a letter certifying that the requirements for the degree have been completed and stating the date upon which the degree
is to be formally conferred.
cable) are also listed in the official graduate calendar.

INTER DISCIPLINARY STUDIES/17

3.

INTER-DISCIPLINARY STUDIES

Inter-disciplinary courses listed in this section are planned by more than one
department. The courses are sometimes taught by teams of faculty members. The
student should consult his/her adviser to determine the appropriateness of these
courses for a particular degree program.

COURSES
(Code 09)

HISTORY AND POLITICS OF THE USSR

3 semester hours
This course seeks to give students sufficient background in history and political science to
enable the student to better understand the USSR. It will provide them with some of the major
developments in the Soviet Union since 1917 in order to make contemporary affairs in that
09.401

country more understandable. Combining lectures, films,
discussion

it

will serve to give

experience while

in

the

them

sufficient

background

slides, outside speakers,

to

more

readily evaluate

readings and

what they

will

USSR.

SOCIALISM: THEORY

AND

HISTORY
3 semester hours
survey of socialist philosophies from Biblical times to present concentrating on the
theories of Marx, Engels, Lenin and Mao and including review of the major historical events
surrounding socialist development.
09.427

A

18/FRENCH

4.

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
4.1

Humanities

LANGUAGES AND CULTURES
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
FRENCH
(Code 10)
10.500(514) SYNTAX
Systematic review of advanced French grammar.
10.501

The

LINGUISTICS
An introduction to

3 semester hours

3 semester hours
the study of language as a science.

A

history of the French language.

application of the science of linguistics to the teaching of French.

10.502(514)

STYLE AND STYLISTICS

Acquisition of accuracy

in

3 semester hours

written compositions and intensive analysis of selected

modern

prose work.

10.503 (513)
bet.

ADVANCED FRENCH PHONETICS

3 semester hours

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

ORAL EXPRESSION
3 semester hours
Acquisitions of fluency in speech on contemporary usage. Oral reports, guided discussions
and explication de textes.
10.504

10.505

ADVANCED

AND

STRUCTURE
TRANSLATION
3 semester hours
Contrastive analysis of French and English patterns; problems of translation: practice in

French-English and English-French translations.

10.506

FRENCH LANGUAGE WORKSHOP

3 semester hours

Discussion of methodology and techniques. Preparation of pattern drills and oral

tests.

The

function of laboratories. Analysis of current textbooks.

10.510

CONTEMPORARY FRENCH CIVILIZATION

and culture of contemporary France. Readings
and magazines. France's contributions to Western civizilation.
Life, institutions

10.515

3 semester hours
in

current newspapers

CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION THROUGH HISTORY

3 semester hours

People, institutions, forces and ideas which have shaped France throughout the centuries.

10.520

HISTORY OF IDEAS AND LITERARY CURRENTS
Study of major philosophic and

literary

movements and impact upon

3 semester hours
literature

and culture

of France.

TECHNIQUES IN LITERARY CRITICISM
Use of bibliographical aids in research. Acquaintance with the various
the study and appreciation of literature.

10.530 (539)
to

10.540

SEMINAR

IN

MEDIEVAL AND RENAISSANCE LITERATURE

3 semester hours
approaches

critical

3 semester hours

Exploration of particular authors, certain genres or special topics.

10.550

SEMINAR

IN 17TH

AND 18TH CENTURY LITERATURE

3 semester hours

Exploration of particular authors, certain genres or special topics.

10.560

SEMINAR

IN 19TH

AND 20TH CENTURY LITERATURE

3 semester hours

Exploration of particular authors, certain genres or special topics.

10.590

INDEPENDENT STUDY

1-9 semester hours

Individual study of a particular aspect of French civilization, language or literature under
the supervision of a graduate faculty

Consult Department Chairperson.

member. Upon

special circumstances

and student needs.

SPANlSH/19

STUDIES ABROAD

10.597

3-6 semester hours

College-organized programs abroad.

SPECIAL PROBLEMS

10.598

semester hours

3.

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 deficienwhich case it will not count toward a degree. May be repeated.

cies, in

GERMAN
(Code 11)

An

introduction to the development of the

German language from

its

beginning to the

present day.

ADVANCED GERMAN LANGUAGE

11.501

3 semester hours

Advanced grammar, syntax and composition.
1

STYLE AND STYLISTICS

1.502 (514)

Modern
1

3 semester hours

prose selections illustrating contemporary

German

usage.

ADVANCED TEXTS IN "NACHERZAHLEN" AND TRANSLATION

1.505

3 semester
hours

Texts given for oral and written mastery; translation exercises from English into German.
1

GERMAN LANGUAGE WORKSHOP

1.506

Review of present-day methods and materials

3 semester hours
for teaching.

CONTEMPORARY GERMANY

11.510

The economic,

political, social

3 semester hours

and cultural aspects of East and West Germany since

World War IL
1

1.51

GERMAN CULTURE

1

A
1

historical

CONTEMPORARY GERMAN LITERATURE

1.525

German
1

literature since

literature

The
German.

German

cultural,

early

3 semester hours

latter part of the 19th

Century

to

World War

literary

A

II.

3 semester hours

and aesthetic contributions of Goeth and Schiller

Romantic poets and

to

modern

3 semester hours

their works.

Das Marchen and Das Marchenhafte

in

literature.

11.570(560)

.597

from the

THE ROMANTIC MOVEMENT

.536

The

1 1

3 semester hours

II.

GOETHE AND SCHILLER

1.535 (521-522)

1 1

World War

MODERN GERMAN LITERATURE

1.526

German
1

3 semester hours

and cultural presentation of the contributions of the German-speaking world.

RESEARCH PROJECT

topic, to be written in

3 semester hours

German, on

a cultural or literary theme.

STUDIES ABROAD

3-6 semester hours

College-organized programs abroad.

11.598

SPECIAL PROBLEMS

3 semester hours

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 toward a degree. May be repeated.

SPANISH
(Code 12)
12.421

SEMINAR IN SPANISH LITERATURE
Study of a particular genre, movement, period work or author.

total of six

12.423

May

3-6 semester hours
be repeated once for a

semester hours.

SEMINAR
Study of

IN

SPANISH AMERICAN LITERTURE

a particular genre,

a total of six semester hours.

movement,

period,

work

or author.

May

3-6 semester hours
be repeated once for

20/GERMAN

ADVANCED STUDY OF SPANISH STYLISTICS

12.502

Study of Spanish grammar stressing creative written expression

in the

ADVANCED SPANISH PHONETICS

12.503

3 semester hours
language.
3 semester hours

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

12.504(501)

ORAL EXPRESSION

Acquisition of fluency

in

3 semester hours
speech, based on contemporary usage. Oral reports and guided

discussions.

AND

ADVANCED

STRUCTURE
TRANSLATION
3 semester hours
Contrastive analysis of Spanish and English patterns. Spanish syntax. Problems of translation. Practice in Spanish-English and English-Spanish translation.
12.505

12.506(551)

SPANISH LANGUAGE WORKSHOP

3 semester hours

Discussion of methodology and techniques. Preparation of pattern

drills

and

oral tests.

The

functions of laboratories. Analysis of current textbooks.

PENINSULAR CIVILIZATION

12.510

Panoramic view of peninsular
Outside readings

in

civilization

Spanish.

SPANISH AMERICAN CIVILIZATION

12.511

Panoramic view of Spanish American
texts.

Outside readings

12.530(533)

in

civilization

3 semester hours
through discussion, realia and selected

Spanish.

CERVANTES

3 semester hours

Study and analysis of the
1

3 semester hours
through discussion, realia and selected texts.

life

and works of Cervantes. Emphasis on the Quijote.

GENERATION OF 98
3 semester hours
Study and analysis of the major writers of the period such as Azorin, Unamuno and

2.534 (54 1 )

Baroja.

12.535

SEMINAR

IN

MEDIEVAL PENINSULAR LITERATURE

3 semester hours

Exploration of a particular author, genre or special topic.

12.536

SEMINAR IN 16TH AND 17TH CENTURY PENINSULAR
LITERATURE

3 semester hours

Exploration of a particular author, genre or special topic.

12.537

SEMINAR IN 18TH AND 19TH CENTURY PENINSULAR
LITERATURE

3 semester hours

Exploration of a particular author, genre or special topic.

12.538

SEMINAR

IN 20TH

CENTURY PENINSULAR LITERATURE

3 semester hours

Exploration of a particular author, genre or special topic.

12.540(542)

MODERNISM

3 semester hours

Study and analysis of the Modernist movement
emphasis on Ruben Dario.
12.544

in

poetry and prose, with particular

LITERATURE OF THE MEXICAN REVOLUTION

3 semester hours

Study and analysis of literary works of the Mexican Revolution, including such writers as
Azuela, Guzman, and Lopez y Fuentes.
1

2.547

SEMINAR IN PRE-19TH CENTURY SPANISH AMERICAN
LITERATURE

3 semester hours

Exploration of a particular author, genre or special topic.

12.548

SEMINAR

IN 19TH

CENTURY SPANISH AMERICAN LITERATURE

3 semester
hours

Exploration of a particular author, genre or special topic.

12.549

SEMINAR

IN 20TH

CENTURY SPANISH AMERICAN LITERATURE

3 semester

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

ENGLISH/21

INDEPENDENT STUDY

12.590

1-9 semester hours

Individual study of a particular aspect of Hispanic civilization, language or literature

under the supervision of a graduate faculty member. Upon special circumstances and student
needs.

(Consult Department Chairperson.)

STUDIES ABROAD

12.597

3-6 semester hours

College-organized programs abroad.

SPECIAL PROBLEMS

12.598

3 semester hours

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 deficienwhich case it will not be counted toward a degree. May be repeated.

cies, in

ENGLISH
(Code 20)

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
LANGUAGE IN AMERICAN SOCIETY

20.413

Social, political,

status of English

and other languages

in

American

historical

development and current

society.

MILTON

20.482

A

3 semester hours

comprehensive study of the poetry and prose of John Milton.

LITERARY CRITICISM

20.492

An

examination

application of critical

study

3 semester hours

and philosophical perspectives on the

in

3 semester hours
depth of major critics from Aristotle to the present with emphasis on
principles to primary genres-drama, novel, poetry-and on independent
in

varied areas of literature and aesthetics.

20.493 (503)

BIBLIOGRAPHY AND LITERARY RESEARCH

3 semester hours

History of literary scholarships, study of book production and practice
specialized bibliographies

and

RHETORIC OF LITERATURE

20.494

in

the various literary genres.

MASTER'S RESEARCH PAPER
An

preparing

3 semester hours

Study of major rhetorical devices used by writers
20.500

in

planning scholarly projects.

in

6 semester hours

extensive and creditable scholarly paper on a topic to be determined by the student in

conjunction with his/her adviser.

STRUCTURE OF ENGLISH

20.501

A

linguistic study of

3 semester hours

modern English and

its

varieties, including phonology,

morphology,

lexicography and syntax.

HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

20.502

A

detailed survey

3 semester hours

and analysis of the major language changes from Anglo-Saxon

Modern

English, with attention to the history of the English-speaking peoples.

20.503

APPLIED ENGLISH LINGUISTICS
Experimental, project-oriented course

room

in

to

3 semester hours
application of

modern

linguistic theory to class-

situations.

Prerequisite: 20.501 or
,

comparable graduate or undergraduate course

in

structural

linguistics.

20.509

JOURNALISM FOR HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS
For high school teachers

who

3 semester hours

offer courses in journalism or advise the school newspaper:

staff recruiting; organization; gathering, writing, editing news; writing other journalistic forms;
libel,

censorship, freedom of press; business. Lectures, workshops, field trips. Applicable toward

M.Ed, but not M.A.

in English.

CONTEMPORARY SHORT STORY

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

20.521

Main

lines of

22/ENGLISH

MODERN DRAMA

20.522

Main

3 semester hours

and movements

forces

modern drama through

in

selected dramatists from the time

of Ibsen.

CONTEMPORARY NOVEL

20.524

Writers and the trends of the novel
American works.

modern

the

in

era, with

MODERN POETRY

20.526

Reading of

3 semester hours
emphasis on British and

3 semester hours

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.
a

LITERATURE FOR THE ADOLESCENT

20.528

Reading, study of books
criteria,

human

values

3 semester hours

for the adolescent: consideration of literary qualities, evaluation

in literature,

approaches

to literature,

right-to-read. Applicable toward M.Ed., but not

M.A.

in

book selection, censorship, students'

English.

SEMINAR
3 semester hours
For advanced students near graduation. Each student in seminar will pursue his/her own
line of study under the guidance of the instructor and in an area of study determined by the
student and his/her adviser. Notice of intention to register for seminar must be given the instructor of the course at least two months before the course begins.
20.531

MAJOR BRITISH AUTHORS

20.532

Study of one or more major writers

in

3 semester hours
ith each

English literature. Authors included vary w

presentation of the course.

STUDIES IN BRITISH LITERATURE
3 semester hours
Specialized areas of British literature such as literary forms, ideas and movements.

20.533, 534, 535

Content varies each time the course

is

offered.

EARLY ENGLISH DRAMA

20.542

The growth
emphasis

is

of a native

3 semester hours

drama from

the Middle

Ages

on Shakespeare's contemporaries and Jacobean dramatists.

CHAUCER

20.543

to the closing of the theatres in 1642;

3 semester hours

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.

ELIZABETHAN POETRY

20.547

3 semester hours
and narrative of the 1590s, is examined
Students are encouraged to develop topics on the works of

Elizabethan poetry, particularly the sonnet,
for structure, origins

and

intTuences.

lyric

individual poets.

SHAKESPEARE

20.549

A

few selected plays are closely read. From

and dating, textual
20.556
1770s.

history, sources

this

3 semester hours
study are developed topics in biography

and contemporary and

RESTORATION AND LATER DRAMA
comedy and tragedy from

earlier intellectual influences.

3 semester hours

Trends

in

Among

the dramatists studied are Congreve, Dryden, Wycherley, Steele,

the reopening of the theatres in 1660 through the

Goldsmith and

Sheridan.

20.559

AGE OF JOHNSON

3 semester hours

Depth study of such major figures of the mid-eighteenth century as James Boswell,
Samuel Johnson, Oliver Goldsmith, Richard Savage, Samuel Richardson. Henry Fielding,
Laurence Sterne and Richard Brinsley Sheridan. Independent research is based on both such
major literary personalities and minor authors of the period.
20.563

19TH CENTURY NOV EL

3 semester hours

form of the Victorian age. A study of such
major English novelists as Austen, Scott, the Brontes, Dickens, Thackeray, Trollope, Eliot and
Hardy. Supplementary readings in other novelists of the period and in secondary source materials.

Development of the novel as

a

major

literary

COMMUNICATION/23
3 semesJer hours
ENGLISH ROMANTIC POETS
Important segments of the work of the major Romantic poets to disclose the characteristics of the work and thought of each writer. Some attention given to background of the period and
its literary forebears and descendants.

20.565

VICTORIAN LITERATURE

3 semester hours
study in depth of some aspect or combination of aspects of literary significance in the
Victorian Age-author(s), genre, specific works.

20.569

A

20.582

AMERICAN LITERATURE: EARLY
3 semester hours
Prose writers and poets of Colonial and Federalist America: Bradstreet, Taylor, Edwards,

Franklin, Paine, Jefferson, Freneau and Tyler.

An

intensive study of Puritanism

and

its

role in the

literature of these periods.

AMERICAN LITERATURE: MIDDLE

20.583

3 semester hours

Major writers of the American Renaissance and other important Romantic writers of the
19th century; Irving, Poe, Emerson, Thoreau, Hawthorne, Melville, Whitman and Dickinson.
Particular emphasis given to the role these writers played in interpreting the American experience.

AMERICAN LITERATURE: MODERN

20.584

Since

much

of 20th century

American

critical of native, traditional values, the

Anderson, Lewis. Frost,

Eliot,

3 semester hours

literature achieves

its

course examines such representative writers as Dreiser,

Hemingway,

Fitzgerald and Faulkner.

MAJOR AMERICAN AUTHORS

20.587

greatest intensity in being

Study of one or more major writers

in

American

literature.

3 semester hours
Writers included vary with

each presentation of the course.

COMMUNICATION
(Code 23)

Master of Arts Degree
Required:

A

total of

Communication

30 semester hours including Communication 23.501, 23.502, 23.503, 23.504.

from courses offered by the Department of English and
Department of Communication Studies.

Elective: Six to

the

in

1

2 semester hours chosen

Six to nine semester hours chosen from courses offered in related disciplines
after consultation with the student's adviser.

Three semester hours as an optional research

23.501

project: 23.598.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
NATURE OF COMMUNICATION

3 semester hours
Primarily a theoretical survey of the major categories of the field of communication.

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION

23.502

3 semester hours
survey of the changing roles of laws, customs, and expectations as they relate to social
interaction between people of one culture or of different cultures.

A

NON-PRINT MEDIA

23.503

3 semester hours
survey of the history and theory of radio, television and film. Theoretical emphasis
combined with practical experience gained through field trips and media projects.

A

23.504

PRINT MEDIA
An

3 semester hours

in-depth examination of publishing from the historical, theoretical and other critical

viewpoints.

23.598

MASTER'S RESEARCH PROJECT
Independent research on a topic approved by the student's adviser(s).

3 semester hours

24/PUBLIC ADDRESS

PUBLIC ADDRESS
(Code 25)
Senior Level Undergraduate Courses Open to Graduate Students
(For course descriptions, see Undergraduate Bulletin}
25.421

PERSUASION

25.445

ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION
An

develop

in

3 semester hours

3 semester hours
explanation of the theoretical and practical aspects of how communication patterns

organizations.

25.492

SPEECH SEMINAR: PUBLIC ADDRESS

3 semester hours

25.501

INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH

3 semester hours

An

overview of the fields of research

IN

SPEECH

speech and an examination of the contributions of

in

and research.

professional speech organizations, graduate studies

Historical, descriptive, experi-

mental and evaluating research studies are examined. A pilot thesis is required of each student
demonstrate competency in research techniques and the use of bibliographical resources.

RHETORICAL CRITICISM

25.502

to

3 semester hours

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
600- 850) and methods of the modern critics.
(
1

1

25.503

AND

HISTORY
CRITICISM OF AMERICAN PUBLIC ADDRESS 3 semester hours
Evaluation and discussion of the development and application of rhetoric in 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.

BRITISH ORATORY

25.504

3 semester hours

Burke, Fox, Sheridan, George, Bevan, Churchill and other orators

20th centuries. Analysis of

style, philosophies,

and effectiveness and

in

the

1

7th through the

their contribution to rhetoric

theory.

ANCIENT RHETORIC

25.505

The ancient
is

rhetoricians Aristotle

on the analysis and

critical

and

Plato, Cicero,

3 semester hours
Longinus and Quintilian. Emphasis

concepts of these men, with a study of later interpretations of their

works.

CURRENT PROBLEMS

25.510

Current speech practices
expanding speech programs.

in

IN

SPEECH ACTIVITIES

the secondary school.

Methods of

3 semester hours
improving and

initiating,

ADVANCED PERSUASION AND PROPAGANDA
3 semester hours
Techniques of attitude modification through persuasion and propaganda. Practical application of the techniques by each student.
25.515

ADVANCED ORAL INTERPRETATION

25.520

3 semester hours

Understanding and appreciation of literature through developing skill in reading aloud.
Selecting, adapting, and preparing material for presentation in high school classes.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

ADVANCED RADIO AND TELEVISION

25.530

3 semester hours

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

25.585

and

television.

PUBLIC ADDRESS SEMINAR
Specialized study by the class.

The

3 semester hours
subject

is

selected by the instructor of Public Address.

25.586

PUBLIC ADDRESS SEMINAR

3 semester hours

25.587

PUBLIC ADDRESS SEMINAR

3 semester hours

ART/25

MASTER'S RESEARCH PAPER

25.590

3 semester hours

ART
Master of Arts Degree

in

Art

Studio Art:
Prerequisites:

An

undergraduate major

non-art undergraduate major,

it

may

in art (fine arts or art

be necessary to

make up

education). In the case of a

the deficiencies without graduate

credit.

Admission Requirements: Completion of appropriate admissions forms;

official transcript

of undergraduate work; an 8x10 plastic sleeve of slides representative of one's creative work; a

one-page statement of one's objectives and philosophy; a personal interview and the results of a
Miller Analogies examination, arranged by the Graduate Office.

Course Requirements: Four
tion; related

work

in

levels in the

advanced studio area of the student's specializa-

other studio areas, art history, art education or outside

one-person exhibition of the candidate's creative work for a

minimum

fields; thesis;

and a

of 30 credit hours of course

work.

Art History:
Prerequisites: Bachelor's degree in a field related to art history with
history credits. Students not meeting the
cies to

minimum requirements may

minimum

of 15 art

be admit ted with deficien-

be completed before applying for candidacy.

Admission Requirements: Completion of appropriate admissions forms;

official transcript

of under graduate work; a one-page statement of one's objectives and philosphy; a personal
interview and the results of a Millers Analogies Examination arranged by the graduate office.

Course Requirements:

A minimum of 30 graduate art history credits is required to be taken
A thesis is required of all students. The

from the core of required courses plus the elective options.
student's committee will determine the

number and sequence of courses.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
GENERAL AND ART EDUCATION
(Code 30)

CURRENT THEORIES OF ART AND ART EDUCATION
3 semester hours
This course will focus on current theories of art and art education practiced in American
schools with an emphasis on eventual application. A research paper or research project will be
30.590

required.

30.591

ADVANCED VISUAL ARTS FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN
The importance

3 semester hours

means of enriching and stimulating a special child's
stressed. Emphasis is placed on those positive aspects for

of art activity as a

awareness of himself and his world is
creative activity which the handicapped child possesses.
30.595

THESIS

3 semester hours

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ART HISTORY
(Code 31)
31.560

READINGS AND RESEARCH IN CONTEMPORARY ART HISTORY

A detailed study of contemporary movements in
present, with readings

31.565

and research

for

3 semester
hours
art from the late nineteenth century to the

advanced students.

READINGS AND RESEARCH IN AMERICAN ART HISTORY
Advanced study of the

history of visual arts in America.

3 semester hours

26/ART

READINGS AND RESEARCH IN EARLY EUROPEAN ART HISTORY

31.570

3 semester

hours
research focus for this course will be on specific topics relating to the periods from
pre-historic to the gothic.

The

READINGS AND RESEARCH IN LATER EUROPEAN ART HISTORY

31.571

3 semester

hours
period from the early Renaissance through French Impressionism provides the thrust
for this course.

The

READINGS AND RESEARCH IN ORIENTAL ART HISTORY
3 semester hours
This course is intended to be an advanced survey of Oriental Art in the broadest sense of
the word; The art and architecture of the ancient Near East, Japan, China and India. An introduction to both monuments and cultural ideas, the course exposes the advanced student to basic
problems in chronology, style and research methodology.
31.575

READINGS AND RESEARCH IN ARCHITECTURAL ART HISTORY

31.580

3 semester

hours
survey of the evolution of architecture in the western world from the
Pharaonic Egyptian period through the contemporary twentieth century. Typical and outstanding
examples of each period studied will be discussed and researched by the general student. Impera-

An advanced

an understanding of the physical structures studied
and the rationale for the creation of such an architecture.
tive to

will

be an analysis of the type of society

ART AND CULTURE OF FRANCE

31.585

3 semester hours
study-tour of France with specific attention to French Art seen in relation to its social
and cultural environment. Visits will be made to places of artistic and cultural interest in and

A

around

Paris,

and

France where the emphasis is for the particular course of
Programs for advanced students and

specific areas of

study. This course will also be offered under Extended

members

of the

community.

READINGS AND RESEARCH IN ADVANCED VISUAL AESTHETICS

31.592

3 semester

hours

Advanced study of images and viable aesthetic positions in the plastic arts emphasizing
artistic and perceptual awareness and concern with environmental relationships.

DIRECTED STUDY IN ART HISTORY

31.595

The advanced study

3 or 6 semester hours

of a topic in the area of art history. Following an intensive review of

the scholarly literature in the field, a paper, meeting contemporary standards of publication in the

be required under the direction of a faculty adviser.

field, will

ART STUDIO
(Code 32)

ADVANCED CERAMICS

32.500

The student
this information,

The student

will

3 semester hours

I

will define in writing his present level

of knowledge and competency.

ADVANCED CERAMICS II

32.501

At

this level, the student will intensify his/her study

Advanced Ceramics

relating to the experiences gained in

3 semester hours
by selecting a specialized problem

I.

ADVANCED CERAMICS III

32.502

From

he/she can then prepare a plan of study that will allow for a direction of work.
be responsible for making and firing his own work.

3 semester hours

continue to pursue an advanced and refined level of study in the discipline
of creating an art object. A specialized problem relating to the experiences gained in the first two

The student

will

levels will facilitate a continuity in learning.

ADVANCED CERAMICS IV

32.503

At

this level, the student's

The student

will

work should

An
imagery

and philosophical

attitude.

be required to have an exhibition of his/her work.

ADVANCED DRAWING

32.510

3 semester hours
refiect a professional

I

3 semester hours

exploration of advanced drawing techniqes and involvement of personal expression and

will

be required.

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ADVANCED DRAWING

32.511

Emphasis

will

ADVANCED DRAWING

32.512

3 semester hours

11

be on the development of individual themes and projects.
3 semester hours

III

Focus on personal expression and imagery

for potential thesis statement--self-direction

and innovation.

ADVANCED DRAWING

32.513

IV

3 semester hours

Concentration and production of drawings for a unified thesis statement.

ADVANCED CRAFTS

I
3 semester hours
experimentation with contemporary idioms in crafts design. Emphasis
on highly professional concepts of form and methods and on an investigation and a refinement of
techniques as a means of realizing significant visual statements in crafts. Individualized instruction and independent planning for each student for all four levels.

32.520

Advanced

levels of

ADVANCED CRAFTS II

32.521

3 semester hours

Individual concentration on specific media and related techniques. Intense involvement

with refined design schemes, systems and variations that are oriented toward an increasingly more
defined singular direction in crafts.

ADVANCED CRAFTS III
3 semester hours
Highly independent and mature involvement with advanced concepts, methods and
processes in a specific crafts direction. (At this level, students should begin to develop a thesis
presentation which should emerge from studio experiences, independent research and from a wide
highly selective exposure to craft objects in museums, galleries and private studios.
32.522

ADVANCED CRAFTS

IV
3 semester hours
continued involvement with advanced concepts in crafts. Concentration on completing
final works for a one-man or a one-woman show. A definitive position paper reflecting a personal
philosophy in crafts should be developed.

32.523

A

ADVANCED GRAPHICS

32.530

I

Advanced level exploration of
Emphasis on personalized imagery and
32.531

traditional

3 semester hours
and/or experimental printmaking methods.

technical proficiency.

ADVANCED GRAPHICS

II
3 semester hours
Exploration of advanced level printmaking including color and color registratration proce-

dures.

ADVANCED GRAPHICS III
3 semester hours
Focus on personalized forms for potential thesis statement. (Students are expected to be
innovative and proficient in the technology of printmaking).

32.532

ADVANCED GRAPHICS IV

32.533

3 semester hours

Concentration on the selected forms for a unified thesis statement.

ADVANCED PAINTING

32.540

I

Search into purpose of painting with specific attention
egg tempera, and underpainting.

ADVANCED PAINTING

32.541
in

to traditional

3 semester hours
methods, i.e., glazing,

3 semester hours

II

Exploration into different approaches of painting for individual expression. Achievement
representational painting.

ADVANCED PAINTING

32.542

3 semester hours

III

Continued development into maturity of individual style— special emphasis on mural
painting designed into architectural space.

ADVANCED PAINTING

32.543

Mature
style.

A

selection of

work

will

The student
from

of work.

3 semester hours
and

be prepared for exhibition and thesis.

ADVANCED SCULPTURE

32.550
tion,

IV

fulfillment of personal expression. Painting should reflect continuity of intent

will define in

this information,

The student

will

I

3 semester hours

writing his present level of knowledge and philosophical direc-

he/she will then prepare a plan of study that will allow for a direction
be responsible for the completion of show quality pieces during the

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ADVANCED SCULPTURE II

32.551

3 semester hours

The student will continue to experiment while still being concerned with the concept form.
At this level, more positive philosophical ideas should begin to grow and be developed.

ADVANCED SCULPTURE

32.552

At

more

tions to a

3 semester hours

III

work should reflect a significant transition from experimentadirection in technique and aesthetic opinion.

this level, the student's

definite

ADVANCED SCULPTURE IV

32.553

3 semester hours
continue to produce highly professional pieces of art while maintaining an
awareness of his/her responsibility to society. This responsibility will be fulfilled by an exhibition
of the student's work for his/ her thesis.

The student

will

DIRECTED STUDY

32.595

STUDIO ART

IN

Continued development of

3 or 6 semester hours
one of the selected studio areas,
of advanced study in that area. Permission of

a student's involvement in

following the satisfactory completion of four levels
the instructor and department chairperson

is

required.

4.2 Social Studies

course descriptions
ECONOMICS
(Code 40)

40.513

AND DEVELOPMENT

ORIGIN
OF CAPITALISM
3 semester hours
Transition from feudalism to capitalism and the subsequent influence of leading capitalist

institutions

on industry, agriculture, commerce, banking and the social movement.

LABOR ECONOMIC THEORY

40.514

The emphasis

3 semester hours

of the course would be on labor economic theory and

its

application in

analyzing the issues of employment and inflation. Topics discussed would include: growth of the
labor force and its composition, wage theories and wage structures, trade unionism and income
distribution, economics of poverty and minimum wage and hour laws and civil legislation.
Occupational choices, job search, labor mobility and human capital formation would also be
included. Students would be exposed to research and measurement methodology to meet the
research requirements of the course.

PUBLIC POLICY AND BUSINESS

40.515

3 semester hours

Public policies affecting the economy: historical, philosophical and legal basis of regulation; the rationale of free enterprise. Intensive analysis of selected

to

government

areas of economic policy related

action.

CURRENT ECONOMIC PROBLEMS

40.531

3 semester hours

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
tion.

COMPARATIVE ECONOMIC SYSTEMS
A comparison of the workings and performance

The

capitalist systems; the

modern welfare

3 semester hours
of the major forms of economic organiza-

states; state capitalism;

communism; and

social-

ism.

40.533

INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC POLICIES AND RELATIONS

3 semester hours

Application of modern international economic and financial analyses to emerging contemporary problems of nations trading with one another. Selected topics include customs unions;
optimum currency area; international cartels; and fiexible exchange rates. Impact of governmental

and intergovernmental relations and regulations.

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
GEOGRAPHY
(Code 41)

THE GEOGRAPHY OF FOOD PRODUCTION

41.405

An

3 semester hours

in-depth examination of the characteristics of the major agricultural regions of the

world and an attempt to explain how they came into being. There
features of the contemporary farming systems.

will also

be a description of the

MAP SKILLS

41.442

The use

3 semester hours

of a variety of published

physical and cultural

phenomena with

maps

for interpreting

a view, also,

and interrelating past and present

toward the future.

THE GEOGRAPHY OF INDUSTRIAL LOCATION

3 semester hours
comprehensive examination of the factors that influence the location of industries and
industrial location theory will be made. Time will also be spent studying the manner in which
selected industries have chosen their particular locations.

41.444

A

THEORETICAL AND QUANTITATIVE GEOGRAPHY
3 semester hours
Conceptual frameworks, theoretical developments, methods of measuring intensity and
dispersion of geographical distributions; quantitative approaches in geographical analyses.
41.462

41.501

EVOLUTION OF GEOGRAPHIC THOUGHT
The

evolution of the scope, nature, and methodology of the discipline

is

3 semester hours
the substance of

this course. The development of geographic techniques and ideas along with the collection and
arrangement of facts, from the Greek, Roman, and Arab periods to the present, are studied.
Special emphasis is given the German, French, British, and American schools of thought.

41.523

THE GEOGRAPHY OF SETTLEMENT
The

facilities

men

the complex urban agglomeration. Bases
their site, situation, external relationships

41.524

3 semester hours

build in the process of occupying an area ranging from the primitive to

upon which settlements are founded and nurtured and
and internal structure and morphology.

GEOGRAPHY OF TRADE AND TRANSPORTATION

3 semester hours

Basic concepts and principles. Problems of land and air transportation; establishment of
ports, railroad centers

and airways

important geographic factors

41.548

to

handle commodity exchanges. Trade and transportation as
development.

in regional

POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY

3 semester hours

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

WORLD

AND

GEOGRAPHY OF
RESOURCES
INDUSTRIES
3 semester hours
Analysis of land and water resources focusing upon their distribution, evaluation and

management.
41.555

HISTORICAL GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES
An in-depth examination of selected themes and methodology in

3 semester hours
geography and
be placed on changes in the
historical

their application to selected topics in the United States. Emphasis will
geographic elements of certain phenomena as they developed through time.

41.556

GEOGRAPHY OF PENNSYLVANIA
The development

to

3 semester hours

of regional understandings of Pennsylvania, emphasizing man's response

changing environment; resources of the

state, their extent, their use

and the need

for a

planned

conservation program.

41.560

GEOGRAPHY OF SOUTH AMERICA
The course

3 semester hours

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
this, with implications for the entire "underdeveloped" world are

country. Problems such as

examined from the geographic point of view.

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41.566

GEOGRAPHY OF ANGLO-AMERICA
Some

affecting the size,

technology, social

ments and alterations
41.571

3 semester hours

dynamic changes taking place in the United Stales and Canada which are
shape and character of the traditional geographic regions with reference to
and demographic conditions. Domestic and international policies and agree-

of the

in the

resource base.

GEOGRAPHY OF AFRICA SOUTH OF THE SAHARA

3 semester hours

and technical change as affected by geography. These aspects 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.
Political

41.575

GEOGRAPHY OF WESTERN AND MEDITERRANEAN EUROPE

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

41.576

GEOGRAPHY OF SOUTH AND EAST ASIA
The

3 semester hours

economic and cultural geography of a region-Pakistan through Manchuria.
Present circumstances and world relationships.
41.580

physical,

ADVANCED CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY

3 semester hours

A thorough
examination of the process of spatial diffusion and spatial perception and how these processes are
affected by culture will be made. Time will also be spent on making students aware of the cultural
landscape, how cultural landscapes differ from place to place and how to interpret the landscape
An

in-depth study of the basic principles, themes and concepts

in

the field.

they are observing.

41.590

SEMINAR

IN

GEOGRAPHY

3 semester hours

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 PAPERS
(Departmental Paper)

-

3-6 semester hours

Master's Thesis.

EARTH SCIENCE
(Code 51)
(See Page 41 for Earth Science degree program).

51.451

FIELD TECHNIQUES IN EARTH

AND SPACE SCIENCE

6 semester hours

Intensive field and laboratory training in the use of equipment and techniques in the areas

of geology, hydrology and cartography. Field trips are integral and vital segments of the course.

51.453

OPERATION AND PROGRAMMING OF THE PLANETARIUM

3 semester hours

Methods in use of the planetarium as a teaching and motivational device, supervised
training and practice in the operation, use and maintenance of planetarium equipment.

HISTORY
(Code 42)

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Senior Level Courses Open to Graduate Students
(For course description, see Undergraduate Catalog)

42.425

CURRENT EVENTS IN HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE
CURRENT EVENTS IN HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE
EUROPE 1914-1939; THE FIRST WORLD WAR AND THE
AGE OF THE DICTATORS
EUROPE SINCE 1939

42.452

(357)

42.453

PROBLEMS OF CONTEMPORARY LATIN AMERICA
MODERN JAPAN: THE EMERGENCE OF AN ASIAN
SUPERPOWER

42.401

42.402
42.424

42.454

SOVIET RUSSIA

3 semester hours
3 semester hours

3 semester hours
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
3 semester hours

3 semester hours

HISTORY/31

20TH CENTURY MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA

42.456

3 semester hours

THE UNITED STATES

42.472

HISTORY OF LABOR IN

42.483

POPULAR CULTURE IN AMERICA

3 semester hours
3 semester hours

READINGS ON THE SOVIET UNION

42.518

Selected readings on significant aspects of Soviet

3 semester hours
life.

Varying themes and topics may be

selected during different semesters.

SELECTED TOPICS IN EUROPEAN IMPERIALISM SINCE

42.526

1870

3 semester

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

impact upon mother country and colonies and the dissolution of colonial empires after World

its

War

II.

HISTORY OF EUROPE:

1900-1923
3 semester hours
European powers, the crisis leading to World War I,
the military campaigns, the peace treaties of 1919 and the upheavals following the new distribu42.530

Internal

and external

policies of the

tion of power.

HISTORY OF EUROPE:

42.532

1923-1945
3 semester hours
and economic crises of the 1920's; the rise of dictatorship and the political crisis
the Second World War; campaigns and diplomacy of the war; the condition in which it

Political

leading to
left

the belligerents.

THE EUROPEAN UNIFICATION MOVEMENT

42.534

Efforts of the

Western European nations

to achieve

3 semester hours
economic, military and political unity

since 1945.

STUDIES IN THE COLD WAR

42.536

3 semester hours

Causes, characteristics and evolution of the Cold

War

from

947 to the present.

1

CONTEMPORARY FAR EASTERN CULTURES

42.554

3 semester hours

Selected Far Eastern Cultures including interdisciplinary study and a review of

communi-

cation and the arts.

TWENTIETH CENTURY MEXICO AND THE CARIBBEAN

42.556

3 semester hours
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.

An

UNITED STATES-LATIN AMERICAN RELATIONS
3 semester hours
Diplomatic exchanges between the United States and the twenty Hispanic American
republics are examined together with economic, cultural and social contacts. Factors that have
contributed to a lack of hemispheric solidarity.
42.580

UNITED STATES AND FAR EASTERN RELATIONS

42.581

An

the mid-nineteenth century to the present. Particular attention
the Philippines,

China and Japan and

to various

is

given to changing relations with

attempted solutions

THE UNITED STATES AS A WORLD POWER

42.582

The emergence
world,

3 semester hours

analysis of the interest and concern of United States diplomacy with the Far East from

its

of the United States into the world order,

responsibilties in world leadership,

its

3 semester hours
its

roles in the Councils of the

encouragement of democratic systems.

COLONIAL AMERICAN INSTITUTIONS

42.585

to regional problems.

3 semester hours

The roles of religious, educational,
America before 1790.

philanthropic, political and business institutions in

AMERICAN URBAN HISTORY

3 semester hours

42.586

The

origins

and consequences of the growth of urban centers upon American economic,

political

and

42.587

STUDIES IN PENNSYLVANIA HISTORY

social institutions.

Through a combination of

lectures

3 semester hours

and research projects students investigate significant

statewide, area or local aspects of Pennsylvania history. Specific chronological or topical
ses

may

be selected by the instructor.

empha-

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THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI WEST

42.588

The

origins, course

3 semester hours

and consequences of American expansion across the Mississippi River.

HISTORY SEMINAR

42.589

3 semester hours

Lectures, reports and a research paper which a student

may

take

in

the area of special

interest— i.e., American, European or non-western history.

HISTORY SEMINAR

42.590

3 semester hours

Continuation of 42.589.

HISTORY SEMINAR

42.591

3 semester hours

Continuation,

HISTORY READINGS
3 semester hours
Readings, reports and discussion on a selected topic in American, European or NonWestern History which is tailored to the student's area of special interest.

42.592

HISTORY READINGS

42.593

3 semester hours

Continuation.

HISTORY READINGS

42.594

3 semester hours

Continuation.

DIRECTED STUDY

42.596

IN

HISTORY

3-6 semester hours

Meetings of student and instructor are to introduce the topic, guide the research, and help
polish the product. Whenever possible, a one-on-one learning situation is to enable the instructor
to guide the student to a maximal degree. The special interests of the student and instructor will
determine content and procedure. Must have approval of department chairperson to enroll in this
course.

INDEPENDENT STUDY

42.597

Same

IN

HISTORY

3-6 semester hours

as 42.596.

THESIS

42.599

6 semester hours

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

in partial satisfac-

POLITICAL SCIENCE
(Code 44)

THE DEVELOPMENT OF POLITICAL THOUGHT

44.405

A

3 semester hours
undertaken to present the
thinkers as they grappled with perennial problems.

chronological survey from the ancient Greeks to the present

ideas of seminal political

is

AMERICAN POLITICAL THOUGHT
3 semester hours
Analyzes the relationship of American political thought to contemporary political science
by using traditional materials in an historical, chronological way but reworking them to show
their relation and relevance to actions and institutions. Included are the main ideas of the leading
political thinkers in America from the Colonial period to the present.

44.409

44.429

RACISM AND SEXISM
An

rights

and

44.437

IN

AMERICAN POLITICS

analysis of the role of Blacks in

American

politics, the

3 semester hours
Black Power movement, civil

racial conflict.

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION APPLICATIONS
3 semester hours
This course operationalizes the theory of Public Administration by using simulations and

cases.

44.438

CIVIL SERVICE

EMPLOYMENT POLICIES AND PRACTICES

3 semester hours

Public service as a career, the personnel needs of national, state and local governments,
civil service

44.440

law, personnel systems, current problems.

THE PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS

3 semester hours

Reviews presidential and congressional politics; public policy-making roles; executivelegislative relationships; constitutional issues. Examines problem areas and proposals for reform.

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CONSTITUTIONAL LAW I
3 semester hours
Analyzes of the evolution, structure and function of the Supreme Court, concentrating on
a case study approach of the Court's interpretations of the powers of the President, Congress and
44.446

federal-state relationships.

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW

44.447

3 semester hours

II

Supreme Court

Studies the decisions of the

and the
of Rights; rights of persons accused of

as they are related to the individual

government, concentrating on nationalization of the
crimes; equal protection and voting rights.

Bill

JUDICIAL PROCESS

44.448

3 semester hours

Studies policy-making by the federal courts, primarily the Supreme Court. The nature of
the policy-making function as well as the impact of policy-making on American society are also
analyzed.

STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS

44.452

3 semester hours

and analysis of state and local legislatures, executives and
the myths and realities of state and local politics; intergovernmental relations; current

Presents a description
judiciaries;
policies

44.463

and problems.

THE U.S.S.R. POLITICAL SYSTEM
3 semester hours
Studies the history, development, ideology, structure, process, institutions and policies of

the Soviet Political System.

GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS OF IRELAND

44.464

I

Presents a survey of historic, social, cultural and religious developments

3 semester hours
in

Ireland, with

concentration on a study of the government and politics of Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic.

Examines contemporary

literature,

drama, music, and

art.

INTERNATIONAL LAW AND ORGANIZATIONS

44.487

3 semester hours

Presents the theoretical and practical implications of the legal and organizational efforts
to regulate international relations

with emphasis on international law; the United Nations; the

International Court of Justice and regional and functional organizations.

INDEPENDENT STUDY IN POLITICAL SCIENCE
1-6 semester hours
Provides 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
44.490

week of a
44.491

session.

GOVERNMENT

IN
AND POLITICS
3 semester hours
Topics are selected through consultation between instructor and student. Designed for

READINGS

both group and individual study.

SEMINAR IN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
3 semester hours
Examines selected problems in government and politics in an attempt to review and unify
theories and methods of political science. Emphasizes individualized research projects.

44.492

1-6 semester hours
FIELD EXPERIENCE IN POLITICAL SCIENCE
Provides for supervised individual or group activities, including internships of a non-classroom variety in applied areas of political science.

44.496

SOCIOLOGY
(Code 45)

SOCIAL INDICATORS

45.441

3 semester hours
This course is designed to reinforce and extend earlier learning in research techniques and
methods by focusing upon systematic step-by-step understanding, analysis and preparation of

and local levels of social policy planning and analysis. The
on developing student understanding of social indicators and their use in social

social indicators at the federal, state

emphasis

is

planning within

all levels

of society.

Prerequisite: 45.21

1.

45.316. 45.460 or equivalent.

1

..
.

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SOCIOLOGY OF DEVIANT BEHAVIOR
3 semester hours
This course evaluates the presence and function of deviance in society; its various types,
including mental illness and various types of crime and stigmatized behavior; and how it is
handled therapeutically and legally: institutionalization and treatment. It attempts to provide a
broad theoretical perspective as well as concrete examples of deviance in any society. The last

45.443

third specifically

examines current methods of rehabilitation and punishment.

Prerequisite: 45.21

1

SOCIAL WORK PROCESSES

45.450

3 semester hours

III

An

analysis and application of concepts from communication, information and systems
theory to social work practice.

Prerequisite: 45.21

45.465

1

ADVANCED METHODS OF RURAL-URBAN ANALYSIS

3 semester hours
Probability theory, sampling and statistical inference applicable to rural-urban area

analysis.

Emphasis

is placed on the problem involved
communities.

tion of rural-urban

Prerequisite: 45.21

in

researching the changing social composi-

1

POPULATION STUDY

45.467

A

human

3 semester hours

major theories, distributions, composition and other
characteristics, changes and future developments of population; impacts of population problems
on society as influenced by vital processes and migration patterns.
study of

Prerequisite: 45.21

population,

its

1

SOCIAL SERVICE PLANNING

45.468

An advanced

3 semester hours

consideration of the social context of the theories and applications as well as

the social effects of social planning, social policy and social services systems on people in service

based post-industrial societies at
Prerequisite: 45.21 1

all levels

CONTEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

45.474

Some major human problems
air

of government.

and noise

pollution, energy

3 semester hours

that lead to environmental deterioration, particularly water,

and other resource depletion as well as increasing population

density.

Prerequisite: 45.21

INDUSTRIAL SOCIOLOGY

45.478

A

3 semester hours

work and the milieu of the worker; formal and informal
work organizations, worker job satisfaction and dissatisfaction. The structure and organization of
industrial and post-industrial societies; and the relationship between work organizations within
communities and society.
sociological examination of

Prerequisite: 45.21

1.

SOCIOLOGY OF AGING

45.490

3 semester hours

A

study of aging, its major theoretical themes, patterns of living, socio-psychological and
cultural consequences of aging. Further, the course examines the contemporary issues, problems

and programs of the aging.
Prerequisite: 45.21

1

SOCIOLOGY OF MASS COMMUNICATION

3 semester hours
an in-depth discussion of; the cognitive and behavioral effects of mass media,
especially television content, on audiences; the social structure of communications industry,
particularly its influence on production, programming, news content, "newsworthiness" and
"media events;" and the use of mass media by the U.S. at home and abroad. Students will critique

45.500

This course

is

the latest research articles in the field.

45.51

1

SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS

3 semester hours

Sociological examination of major institutions in the U.S. cross-culturally

compared with

those in other societies. Specific institutions will be selected depending on the interest of the

students and faculty.

45.513

ADOLESCENTS IN AMERICAN SOCIETY
Study of the

3 semester hours
contemporary U.S. society with special emphasis on the
groups and institutions.

role of adolescents in

adolescent's social interactions in

PSYCHOLOGY/35

THE CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN COMMUNITY

3 semester hours
advanced examination of the social dynamics of community life, its institutions,
organizations, and people within the context of the development of post industrial society.

45.523

An

3 semester hours
CURRENT SOCIAL ISSUES
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 specific framework of sociological and anthropological data.

45.525

ANTHROPOLOGY
(Code 46)

CULTURES AND PEOPLES OF OCEANIA

46.430

3 semester hours

Types of aboriginal culture and the distribution of languages and physical types in the
Pacific-Island world, with attention paid to archaeological evidence and migration routes from
Malasia to Melanesia and Polynesia.

LANGUAGE & CULTURE

3 semester hours
study of the place of oral or non-oral language in human evolution and contemporary
cultures. Topics discussed include dialectal variation, discourse analysis, multilingualism,
language and cognition and the role of language in education.

46.440

A

PEOPLES AND CULTURES OF SOUTH AMERICA

46.450

A

3 semester hours

survey introduction to the aboriginal, non-literate cultures of South America, including

the ecological background, archaeology and cultural patterns.

THOUGHT

AND THEORY 3 semester hours
HISTORY OF ANTHROPOLOGICAL
This course surveys intensively the leading methods and theories of anthropological and
ethnological interpretation, with special emphasis on the concept of culture and its practical
46.470

application to

modern problems.

SOCIALIZATION OF THE CHILD

46.490

3 semester hours
comparative analysis of the socialization process as it occurs in selected non-western
cultures. Life experience and adjustment of the individual through infancy, middle childhood and
youth. Contrasting methods of introducing children to adult economic, social, biological behavior

A

are described.

PSYCHOLOGY
(Code 48)

INDIVIDUAL INTELLIGENCE TESTING

48.525

3 semester hours

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

THEORIES OF

48.576

HUMAN LEARNING

skills

3 semester hours

Studies the historical and contemporary learning systems and models which yield principles for practical application.

Note: The following senior level undergraduate courses are also open to graduate students.

PSYCHOLOGY SEMINAR

48.406

3 semester hours

Provides for an advanced consideration of significant topics
reports and discussion of current research. Course

Prerequisite: 21 hrs. in Psychology

may

in

Psychology. Requires

be repeated with change

in topic.

and consent of instructor.

THEORIES OF PERSONALITY
3 semester hours
Provides a critical study of theories explaining development, structure and organization of
personality. Considers personality from psychoanalytic, social, individual, self and learning points

48.436

of view.
Prerequisite: 48.101.

GROUP

LABORATORY TRAINING IN
PROCESSES
3 semester hours
Offers on-going experience on topics including norm-setting, leadership, problem solving,
role playing cooperation/ competition and decision-making.

48.451

Prerequisite: 48.101

and consent of instructor.

{Offered Spring only).

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ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
3 semester hours
Describes the application of psychological theory and research to the study of industrial,

48.453

business, profit and nonprofit service, military and governmental organizations. Emphasizes the
interaction of individual perceptions, group dynamics and organizational climates and strategies
to

maximize the

and effectiveness of each component within and between complex

satisfaction

organizations.
Prerequisites: 48.101

,

251 and junior standing.

ADVANCED EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN

48.464

3 semester hours
Presents an advanced consideration of the planning, conduct and evaluation of research in
the behavioral and biological sciences, employing parametric and non-parametric statistics.

Emphasizes

and computer
282 or consent of instructor.

inferential statistics, design, analysis, interpretation

Prerequisites: 48.101

,

160. 281.

utilization.

INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PSYCHOLOGY
3 semester hours
Provides for the study of a topic via either review and research of technical psychological
literature or empirical manipulation of variables in the field or laboratory under supervision of a
Psychology faculty member resulting in a written report of its outcome.

48.466

Prerequisite: consent of instructor

and departmental approval.

PSYCHOLOGY PRACTICUM

48.497

3- 1 5 semester hours
Provides application of psychological knowledge through study color, observation and
practice in a community, college or business setting. May be repeated for a total of 15 semester

hours.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

4.3 Sciences

And Mathematics
BIOLOGY
(Code 50)

Master of Science Degree

Biology

in

(Thesis Optional)

Purpose: This program

is

intended to prepare the student either for admission to a research-

oriented doctoral degree program in biology, or

employment

in

a biology or health-oriented

profession.

Prerequisite:

An

undergraduate degree

in

biology or

its

equivalent. Undergraduate deficiencies

must be made up without credit toward the master's degree.
Requirements: Thesis Option— 30 semester hours, 18 semester hours including thesis must be
courses numbered 500 or above.

approval of the department

if

A

limited

number

of courses in other areas

may

in

be included on

they are clearly supportive of the biology major.

A

non-credit

research paper and a written comprehsive examination are also required.

Requirements: Non-thesis Option-BO semester hours, 18 of which must be

500 or above.
required.

ment

if

A

A

in

courses

numbered

non-credit research paper and a written comprehensive examination are also

limited

number

of courses in other areas

may

be included on approval of the depart-

they are clearly supportive of the biology major.

A seminar presentation of the thesis or required paper (non-thesis option) and its
must be given during the term in which the degree is to be granted; a written and/or oral
comprehensive examination administered by a committee from the department is part of the
Examinations:
results

non-thesis option.

Foreign Language: Proficiency

in a foreign

language

is

strongly

Master of Education Degree
Purpose: This specialization

is

in

recommended.

Biology

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.
Prerequisite:

An undergraduate major

in

biology with Level

I

certification;

matics and chemistry adequate for the courses and research
deficiencies

must be made up, without

dation for candidacy.

to

background

in

mathe-

be undertaken. Undergraduate

credit toward the degree, prior to departmental

recommen-

.

BIOLOGY/37

Required: Biology 50.591 or 50.592 to
Elective:

Courses are

minimum

of

Examination:

1

to

8 semester hours

A

fulfill

the research requirement. Also, 60.501 and 60.591

be chosen with the adviser's approval. 65.566

must be

in

courses

numbered 500

is

an acceptable

seminar presentation of the thesis or directed study and

and/or comprehensive examination

may

elective.

A

or above.
its

results; a written

also be required.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
50.41

1

RADIATION BIOLOGY
3 semester hours
Studies effects of radiation on living organisms; nuclear structure fundamental properties

of radiation; physical, chemical and organisms; application of radio-chemicals in biological
studies.

Minimum

of four hours per week including laboratory.

Prerequisite: 50.232, 52.233. 53.141 or consent of instructor.
,

50.431

EVOLUTION
3 semester hours
Studies the major concerns of the theory of evolution and contributions toward their

solutions

made by

and ecology.
recommended.

genetics, paleontology, systematics,

Prerequisite: 50.1 10 or

1

20; 50.332

3

hours/week

lecture.

AND

CYTOLOGY
CYTOGENETICS
3 semester hours
Studies the structure and function of cytoplasmic and nuclear organelles of cells. Laboratory studies include techniques for cell, chromosome and tissue preparation. 2 hrs. lecture, 2 hrs.
50.441

laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: 50.332 or 50.333; 52.21

1

or 52.231 or consent of instructor.

ETHOLOGY

50.454

3 semester hours

Presents a description and classification of animal behavior;

its

evolution and biological

Emphasizes mechanisms underlying behavior especially species— typical behavior, three
hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.
function.

Prerequisites: 50.1 10

and 371 or consent of instructor.

ENVIRONMENTAL

MICROBIOLOGY
3 semester hours
Provides a practical application of knowledge of micro-organisms; their effects on our
environment; methods of control; sanitation regulations and testing procedures. Field trips taken
50.455

when

practical.

One hour

lecture, four hours laboratory per week.

Prerequisite: 50.341 or consent

50.457

of instructor.

ENTOMOLOGY

3 semester hours
Studies the physiology, morphology, behavior, classification and general biology of the
insects. A collecting period will provide an opportunity for students to collect, mount and properly
display insects for study. Taxonomic emphasis limited to order and family. Equivalent to five
hours per week including laboratory.
Prerequisite: 50.1 10 or consent of instructor.

ORNITHOLOGY
3 semester hours
General biology of birds and the study of bird identification in the field of song and sight.
Studies birds of this region in relation of migration, time of arrival and nesting. Two hours lecture.
Three hours laboratory per week. Some study off-campus may be required.
Prerequisite: 50.110 or consent of instructor.
50.459

50.462

PLANT ANATOMY

3 semester hours

Outlines recent concepts of plant anatomy and historical consideration of classical
researchers. Reviews structure, function, growth and morphogenesis of the vascular plants.

Addresses composition and growth of meristems and the phenomena of subsequent tissue

differ-

entiation to increase appreciation of development events. Describes anatomical organization by

developmental and comparative methods in order to explain important
relationships. Two hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory per week.

cell, tissue

and organ

Prerequisite: 50. 1 20.

50.463

BIOLOGICAL PHOTOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUES

3 semester hours

Presents theory and practice of photography as applied to biology, including negative and
print

making, gross specimen photography, copying, transparencies, filmstrips, auto-radiography,
in closeups, photo-micrography, thesis illustrations and other special techniques.
hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week. Additional laboratory hours may be required.

nature work

Two

38/SCIENCES

AND MATHEMATICS

MEDICAL PARASITOLOGY

50.471

Presents the

importance

to

life

3 semester hours

history, physiology,

taxonomy and morphology of

parasites of medical

man. Special attention given to clinical aspects such as pathology, symptomology,
and treatment. Laboratory work stresses identification of parasitic disease
and preserved material, the proper handling of specimens and methods of profes-

diagnosis, prevention

through living

sional patient interviewing.

Prerequisite: 50.110

and 52.101 or

52.1

1 1.

CELL PHYSIOLOGY

50.472

3 semester hours
Applies physical and chemical principles to cellular processes; biochemistry of cellular
constituents; physiochemical environment; bio-energetics; intermediate metabolism. Three hours
lecture/discussion per week.
Prerequisites: 12 hours of biology/chemistry 52.21

1

or 52.231 : or consent of instructor.

ADVANCED SPECIAL TOPICS, BIOLOGY/ALLIED
HEALTH SCIENCES

50.481-489

Presents an area of biology or allied health Three hours of credit
biology major which requires the student have

some background

may

3 semester hours
be applied to the

in biology.

Prerequisite: Determined by the instructor.

50.51
this

SYSTEMATIC ZOOLOGY

1

3 semester hours

Study of the diversity of the animal world and the methods and principles used
diversity. Five hours per week including laboratory.

SYSTEMATIC BOTANY

50.521

to

examine

3 semester hours

Morphology, taxonomy and geographical distribution of vascular

plants. Five hours per

week including laboratory.

DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY

50.531

3 semester hours

Study of progressive changes or transformations which occur during the existence of
various plants and animals. Morphogenesis, differentiation, metabolism and genetics control are
considered. Experimental studies in the laboratory utilize living material obtained from local
region and living cells grown in the laboratory. Four hours/week including laboratory.

BIOCHEMICAL GENETICS

50.532

The study

3 semester hours

of macromolecular complexes, protein synthesis and the regulation of cellular

activity.

Three hours lecture/week.

50.551

CONSERVATION OF BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES

3 semester hours

Emphasis is 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. Five hours per week including laboratory.
50.552
biota.

LIMNOLOGY

3 semester hours

Chemical and physical aspects of lakes, ponds and streams, and of the nature of their
Laboratory and field investigations will be included. Five hours per week including labora-

tory.

50.553

ANIMAL ECOLOGY

3 semester hours

Animal environmental relationships considered at the levels of individuals, species,
populations, the distribution and the role of animals in communities and ecosystems. Emphasis
placed on population ecology. Laboratory and field studies include investigation of physical and
biotic aspects of the environment. Five

50.554

hours/week including laboratory.

PLANT ECOLOGY
Study of interrelationships among plants and

factors plus

human

3 semester hours
their environments. Physical

and biological

influences involved in the distribution, associations and successions of plant

populations and communities are investigated. Five hours/week including laboratory.

BIOLOGY OF THE LOWER VERTEBRATES

3 semester hours
amphibians and reptiles embracing their anatomy and physiology, evolutionary history, zoogeography and behavior. Field and laboratory work includes collection and
identification of local fauna. Six hours/week including laboratory.

50.557

Study of

fishes,

.

EARTH SCIENCE/39

ENDOCRINOLOGY

50.571

The

3 semester hours

individual glands of the endocrine system are studied with respect to their develop-

ment, morphology, function, regulation and significance
higher vertebrates. Three hours lecture per week.

in

integrating physiological activities of

COMPARATIVE ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY

50.572

3 semester hours
comparison of higher vertebrate adaptations to various environments with respect to
regulation of body fluid volume composition, core temperature and nitrogen metabolism. Four

A

hours per week.

DIRECTED STUDY

50.591

An

IN

BIOLOGY

opportunity to carry on an independent investigation

student has a particular interest. Such investigation

is

in

3 semester hours
an area of biology in which the

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.

MASTER OF EDUCATION THESIS

50.592

3 or 6 semester hours

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

fulfullment of the

in partial

MASTER OF SCIENCE THESIS

50.593

6 semester hours

(See description of 50.592).

EARTH SCIENCE
(Code 51)

Master of Education Degree
Purpose: This specialization

in

earth science

discipline as a contribution to his/her

academic expertise
tific

in

is

in

Earth Science

designed to increase the student's mastery of the

background

for effective

teaching and to enhance his/her

research techniques, interpretation of data and the general format of scien-

writing.

Prerequisites:

Each applicant

shall

have completed

1

2 hours in earth science,

astronomy, physical geology, meteorology and oceanography; background

in

which

shall include

chemistry, mathe-

matics and physics adequate for the courses and research to be undertaken. Undergraduate
deficiencies

must be made up, without credit towards degree, prior

to

departmental recommenda-

tion for candidacy.

Requirements:

A minimum

of thirty (30) hours distributed as follows: 6-9 credits in education;

51.501, 51.590 and 51.599.
Electives: Fifteen (15) elective credits selected with consent of adviser

science.

from offerings

in

earth

Marine Science Consortium or cognate areas.

Examination: Successful completion of a

final

comprehensive oral examination

if

required.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
FIELD TECHNIQUES IN EARTH SCIENCE

51.451

6 semester hours
and techniques in the areas
and vital segments of the course.

Intensive field and laboratory training in the use of equipment

of geology, hydrology and cartography. Field trips are integral

OPERATION AND PROGRAMMING OF THE PLANETARIUM

51.453

3 semester hours

Methods in use of the planetarium as a teaching and motivational device, supervised
training and practice in the operation, use and maintenance of planetarium equipment.

MINERAL RESOURCES: A Study of Metallic and
Nonmetallic Mineral Deposits
3 semester hours
A study of both metallic and nonmetallic mineral deposits, exploration, exploitation
methods used and environmental problems encountered.

51.461

Prerequisite: 51 .361

THE GEOLOGY OF PENNSYLVANIA

51.501

3 semester hours
comprehensive study of the stratigraphy, structure and physiographic provinces of
Pennsylvania, its glacial history and its mineral resources, both metallic and nonmetallic.

A

40/PHYSICAL SCIENCE

GEOMORPHOLOGY

REGIONAL
OF THE UNITED STATES
3 semester hours
This course represents a comprehensive study of various geomorphic regions in the United
States. The parameters used for classifying the geomorphic provinces are discussed. Particular
emphasis is placed upon the dominant geologic processes active within each province which are
responsible for the topographic expression.
51.510

CELESTIAL ASTRONOMY

51.553

An advanced

course

3 semester hours

astronomy designed

and
contemporary concepts of the cosmos. Special topics on experimental and applied aspects of the
field will be emphasized.
Prerequisites: 51 .253 or approval by the instructor.
in

to give the student the basic principles

ADVANCED METEOROLOGY

51.555

3 semester hours
meteorology designed to give the student a background in contemporary problems and practices of meteorology. Special topics on experimental and applied aspects
of the field will be emphasized.
Prerequisite: 51.255 or equivalent.

An advanced

course

in

COASTAL OCEANOGRAPHY

51.559

Study of such features of coastal environments as

3 semester hours
beaches and contiinduced changes on coastal

deltas, salt marshes,

nental shelves. Attention will be given to effects of natural and

man

areas. Various coastal models will be examined.

PETROLEUM GEOLOGY

51.562

An

introduction to petroleum:

3 semester hours
its

properties, origin, accumulation, exploration

and exploi-

tation.

HYDROGEOLOGY
3 semester hours
After a brief review of surface hydrology, the theory of ground water flow and well
mechanics is dealt with, then the geologic aspects of ground water exploration and development
51.570

are studied.

SOILS-THEIR PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

51.575

The

basic

soil

forming factors

will

3 semester hours

be related to their physical properties such as

soil

and mineralogy. Chemical properties such as cation exchange capacity, aridity
water chemistry will be discussed. Various soil classification systems will be examined.

texture, structure

and

soil

3 semester hours
CONTEMPORARY TOPICS IN EARTH SCIENCE
The study of a particular concept, problem, special topic or new ideas in any area of Earth
Science. The topic will be chosen through common interests of the instructor and each student.

51.590

51.599

INDEPENDENT RESEARCH

3 semester hours

Independent directed research aimed toward studies of selected problems

in

earth science.

COURSES
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.

55.510

PROBLEMS IN MARINE SCIENCE
OCEANOGRAPHY (In-Service Teachers)

55.51

OCEANOGRAPHY

55.500

1

I

II

(In-Service Teachers)

55.520

MARINE MICROBIOLOGY

55.530

COASTAL SEDIMENTATION

55.540

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE EDUCATION

55.570

RESEARCH CRUISE-BIOLOGY, GEOLOGY, POLLUTION

CHEMISTRY/41

PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Master of Education Degree

To expand and

Purpose:

in

solidify the student's basic

Physical Science

knowledge

in a

combination of physics,

chemistry and related areas; to provide opportunity to become familiar with the newly developed

programs

for

secondary schools; and to acquaint him/her with the literature

increase the ability to use
Prerequisites:

An

effectively in research, instruction

it

and

in

the field and

self education.

undergraduate science emphasis which included at

least

one year each of

chemistry, physics and mathematics.

Requirements: l)At least 18 semester hours
semester hours
in (a)

in

each

field. 2)

A

in

chemistry and physics courses with no

less

than 6

research option consisting of either the preparation of a thesis as

below, or the preparation of a master's paper as in (b) below.

(a) 65.599 Master's research
cal research, or

paper on some aspect of physical science education, or 52.599 chemi-

54.599 physics research.

(b) 52.592 Master's paper in chemistry or 54.592 master's paper in physics.
Elective: Additional semester hours in education, chemistry,

program adviser)

in related

and/or physics, (with approval of the

areas such as mathematics or earth

&

space science

to

provide a total

of at least 30 semester hours.

CHEMISTRY
(Code 52)

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
BIOCHEMISTRY

52.441

3 semester hours

Chemistry of proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, carbohydrates; intermediary metabolism;
introduction to enzyme chemistry. Three hours class/week.
Prerequisite: 52.232, 52.312 or concurrent.

ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY

52.501

4 semester hours

Chemistry of the earth, air and water, with emphasis on the impact of human activities on
each. Natural resources, environmental pollutants and chemical approaches to conservation are
discussed. Laboratory experiments emphasize the methods of analysis of various substances in
water, air and soils. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory/week.
Prerequisite: One year each of college-level chemistry, physics and mathematics.

CHEMISTRY PROJECT LABORATORY

50.502

Methods and

school chemistry laboratories. Emphasis

dures

is

and middle

placed on applications of standard laboratory proce-

project-oriented settings. Examples of lecture demonstrations are also shown. One hour
and three hours laboratory/week.
Prerequisite: One year each of college-level chemistry, physics and mathematics.

in

lecture

52.51

2 semester hours

projects for innovative laboratory experiences in high school

1

ESSENTIALS OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY

3 semester hours

Physical chemical topics which are required for more advanced courses. Topics include the
kinetic theory of gases, the structure of the solid state, properties of liquids and solutions, thermodynamics, kinetics and chemical bonding.
Prerequisite: One year each of college-level chemistry, physics and mathematics.

52.521

POLYMER CHEMISTRY

3 semester hours

Chemistry of synthetic and natural macromolecules commonly used in today's society.
Synthesis of polymeric materials, methods of characterizing polymers, solid and liquid state
properties and polymer technological applications are discussed.
Prerequisite: One year of organic chemistry and one semester of physical chemistry or
52.511.

CHEMICAL EVOLUTION AND THE ORIGINS OF LIFE
3 semester hours
Current theories of chemical evolution from an interdisciplinary perspective. Theories of
stellar evolution, nuclear synthesis, cosmic abundances of the elements and prebiotoc syntheses of
organic compounds are discussed. Arguments concerning the origins of life and exobiology based
on biological, geological, astronomical and physical chemical sources are reviewed.
Prerequisite: One year of organic chemistry and one semester of physical chemistry or
52.522

52.511.

42

PHYSICS

THE CHEMISTRY OF FOODS

52.523

3 semester hours

Chemistry of compounds w hich are required for maintenance of life. Chemical and physical properties of foods are discussed w ith particular emphasis on methods used to detect, quantify
and determine the molecular structure of primary nutrients. Food additives are also discussed.
Prerequisite: One vear of organic chemistry and one semester of physical chemistry or
52.511.

MASTER'S PAPER IN CHEMISTRY

52.592

3 semester hours
formal paper on some aspect of chemistry based on library or laborator> study. This
paf)er should represent the culmination of the individual student's graduate work.
Prerequisite: Admission to candidacy.
.\

PHYSICS
iCode 54i

COURSE DESCRIPTIOSS
SOLID STATE PHYSICS

54.421

3 semester hours

Ph>sical properties of matter in the solid stale. Basic

quantum

electrons in metals, electrical conductivity, semi-conductors,

concepts, cry stal structure,

band theory and the fvn junction.

and magnetic properties of matter.

Dielectric

THERMODYNAMICS

54.422

3 semester hours

Concepts and principles of classical thermodynamics. Thermodynamics of simple systems.
Introduction to kinetic theory and statistical thermodynamics.

INTRODUCTION TO QUANTUM MECHANICS

54.450

.\n introduction to the fundamentals of

quantum

review of

3 semester hours

quantum and wave mechanics beginning with

a

radiation theory and proceeding through the Schroedinger presentation.

Treatment includes one dimensional potential function, the harmonic

oscillator

and the hydrogen

atom.
Prerequisites: Physics 54.311. 314:

Mathematics 53.322.

HISTORY OF PHY SICAL SCIENCE

54.480

3 semester hours
account of the development of physical science from the time of Copernicus to the
present w ith attention to the nature of scientific investigation, assumptions, constructs and models
and the interaction of science with other thinking.

An

54.501

SOENCE

MATHEMATICS

FOR TEACHERS OF PHY SICAL
3 semester hours
Basic mathematical techniques of physics and chemistr> with applications appropriate to

teachers of the physical sciences.

Methods of trigonometry, calculus and vectors

at a level to

follow first-year college mathematics.

ELEMENTS OF CLASSICAL MECR^NTCS AND WANTS

54.5 1 0
.\

objects,

54.51

review and extension of basic concepts and methods

wave motion and

in

kinetic theory.

ELEMENTS OF CLASSICAL ELECTRICUn AND OPTICS

1

.\

3 semester hours

the mechanics of particles and

3 semester hours

review and extension of basic concepts and methods in electricity and magnetism and

optics.

ELEMENTS OF MODERN ATOMIC AND NUCLE.\R PHY SICS

54.512
.A

review and application of the

mechanics
54.520

to

modern concepts of

relativity,

3 semester hours
quanta, radiation and wave

atomic and nuclear physics.

APPLIED ELECTRONICS
The construction and

3 semester hours

characteristics of electronic devices such as amplifiers, oscilloscopes,

meters and transducers and their use in the acquisition, processing and display of scientific data.
Theor> integrated with laboratory experience.

54.530

MODERN ADVANCED LABORATORY

3 semester hours

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 interferomeiry.

MATHEMATICS/43

CURRENT APPLICATIONS OF MODERN PHYSICS

54.540

3 semester hours

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.

MATHEMATICAL METHODS OF THEORETICAL PHYSICS

54.550

3 semester hours

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.

THEORETICAL PHYSICS FOR TEACHERS

54.552

3 semester hours

Development of more sophisticated theoretical aspects of such basic areas of physics as
electromagnetic radiation, mechanics, particles and waves, quantum mechanics, fields, etc.
Prerequisite: 54.550 or equivalent.

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICS

54.560

A

3 semester hours

modern programs including PSSC Physics and Harvard Project
covering course content, laboratory work, philosophy and method of teaching.

Physics,

consideration of

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE

54.561

3 semester

hours

A

consideration of modern programs including

ISCS and

IPS, covering course content,

laboratory work, philosophy and method of teaching.

INDEPENDENT STUDY

54.570

1-3 semester hours

Individual investigation (laboratory or theoretical) of an area of special interest following
a plan consistent with the resources of the

supervising professor.

Number

Department and approved before

registration by a

of credits depends upon the magnitude of the study.

MASTER'S PAPER IN PHYSICS
3 semester hours
An extended paper presenting, from a novel aspect, the results of a study in depth of a topic
area in physics. May include laboratory work. Pre-registration approval must be secured from

54.592
or

a supervising professor.

3-6 semester hours
PHYSICS RESEARCH
Experimental and/or theoretical research leading to a thesis which shows new knowledge
or original scholarship on the part of the student. Pre-registration approval must be secured from
a supervising professor. Number of credits depends upon the complexity and magnitude of the

54.599

project.

MATHEMATICS
(Code 53)

Master of Education Degree
Mathematics Education
Purpose:

To expand

in

and professional competence of teachers and supervisors of
in content area, becoming familiar with related
to use this information effectively in research, instruction and

the scholarship

mathematics by solidifying basic knowledge
literature

and increasing the

ability

self-education.
Prerequisites: For elementary or middle school teachers or supervisors- 1 8 semester hours in

mathematics, approved by the graduate faculty.
For secondary or middle school teachers or supervisors—the equivalent of an undergraduate major
in

mathematics which must include

at least

30 semester hours

in

mathematics.

Deficiencies are to be corrected without graduate credit.

Requirements:

A minimum

of 30 semester hours of graduate courses including 53.501, at least

three semester hours from 53.502, 53.517, 53.531 or 53.541 and at least three semester hours

from 53.575, 53.585 or 53.586.
Electives:

Other mathematics electives may be selected from 53.411, 53.421, 53.422, 53.451,

53.461, 53.471, 53.472, 53.504, 53.510, 53.512, 53.570, 53.572, 53.590, 53.591 and 53.592.
additional education course

48.576.

No more

program.

may be

than four 400

selected from 60.511, 60.515, 60.550, 60.561, 48.511

level

courses (12 semester hours)

may

One
and

be applied to a degree

44/MATHEMATICS

Examinations: Each student

be required to demonstrate his/her competence

will

in

mathematics

education by taking a written and/or oral comprehensive examination given near the end of
his/her program.
Thesis:

A

thesis (3-6 credits)

is

optional and. consists of original research in mathematics or

mathematics education.
Master's Paper:

A

departmental paper (3 credits)

in-depth survey of an area of current research

in

is

optional and

is

an expository paper giving an

mathematics education.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Senior Level Undergraduate Courses Open to Graduate Students
(For course descriptions, see Undergraduate Bulletin)

53.411

INTRODUCTION TO GROUP THEORY

3 semester hours

53.421

ADVANCED CALCULUS

3 semester hours

53.422

COMPLEX VARIABLES
INTRODUCTION TO TOPOLOGY
NUMBER THEORY
ELEMENTARY NUMERICAL ANALYSIS
MATRIX COMPUTATION
SPECIAL TOPICS IN MATHEMATICS

3 semester hours

53.451
53.461
53.471

53.472
53.491

3 semester hours
3 semester hours

3 semester hours
3 semester hours
3 semester hours

Graduate Level Courses

FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICS EDUCATION

53.501

3 semester hours
review of broad goals and specific objectives for mathematics instruction and the

A

psychology upon which one

may

base his/her instructional program. Special consideration

given to the theories of psychologists such as Piaget, Dienes, Bruner and

Gagne

will

be

as they pertain to

mathematics learning.

MODERN MATHEMATICS FOR THE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER

53.502

The emphasis

in this

course

is

3 semester hours

the study of the structure of selected topics from elementary

and middle school mathematics. Modern methods for presenting elementary concepts will be
introduced to develop more advanced topics appropriate for inclusion in the elementary/ middle
school curriculum.

The review

of recent research concerned with the teaching of these topics

is

included.

HISTORY OF MATHEMATICS

53.504

3 semester hours
Near East
through modern mathematics including a study of related problems. Emphasis will be placed on
the continuing change which takes place in mathematics and on the active role of mathematics
and mathematicians in shaping culture.

An

historical

summary

of the development of mathematics from the Ancient

ABSTRACT ALGEBRA

3 semester hours
study of algebraic systems such as groups, rings and fields. The notion of a category will
be introduced early so that each algebraic system can be studied in a universal way.

53.510

A

LINEAR ALGEBRA

53.512

A

study of vector spaces over

3 semester hours
fields, linear

transformations, matrices systems of linear

equations, inner product spaces, invariant subspaces, eigenvectors, canonical forms and related
topics.

3 semester hours
TOPICS IN ALGEBRA FOR TEACHERS
The emphasis in this course is the study of the structure of selected topics from middle and
secondary school algebra. Modern methods of presenting elementary concepts are introduced to
develop more advanced topics appropriate for inclusion in the public school curriculum. The
review of recent research concerned with the teaching of algebra and a critical study of the more

53.517

infiuential curriculum

programs of both the past and present are included.

MATHEMATICS/45

TOPICS IN GEOMETRY FOR TEACHERS

53.531

3 semester hours

Includes a critical examination of topics currently taught in secondary geometry, with
discussion of topics

53.541

in

geometry and topology relevant

STATISTICAL APPLICATIONS
An in-depth study of statistical procedures

to high school courses.

3 semester hours
used

in

educational research designs. Proce-

dures discussed include the use of correlation and regression analysis,
of variance and the bi-nominal test.

COMPUTER SCIENCE

53.570

An

3 semester hours

programming language and computation on a digital computer.
abstract machines, algorithms and unsolvability may be considered.

MATHEMATICAL OPTIMIZATION
An

chi-square, analysis

introduction to

addition, topics such as

53.572

t-tests,

In

3 semester hours

introduction to the process of mathematical modeling, with a wide variety of examples

to be presented. Emphasis will be placed on linear programming and game theory to related
optimization models. Extensive applications from the social, life and management sciences will be

included.

53.575

The computer

will

be used as a computational tool throughout the course.

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS FOR TEACHERS

3 semester hours

A course designed specifically for teachers of academic disciplines where computer utilizais relevant. This course functions as a workshop, including direct interactive terminal experience with the computer. The purpose of this workshop is { )to familiarize the participant with the
computer and its application in education and (2)to have each participant develop instructional

tion

I

units

employing the use of the computer

53.585

in

his/her specific area of academic interest.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES FOR SPECIFIC MATHEMATICS

OUTCOMES
3 semester hours
This course is an in-depth study of the procedures used for teaching mathematical
concepts, computational skills and the processes of problem solving, logic and proof and their
relationships to recent curriculum developments. In a workshop setting, participants will prepare
instructional materials related to the above outcomes for use in their own classroom.
INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION IN MATHEMATICS
3 semester hours
This course will emphasize the design and strategy of individualizing instructional systems
in school mathematics. As the workshop stresses the practical aspects of experience, students will
develop, evaluate and adapt instructional materials for use in their own classrooms.
53.586

53.591

RESEARCH PAPER IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION
MASTER'S PAPER IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION

53.592

SPECIAL TOPICS

53.590

3-6 semester hours

3 semester hours
3 semester hours

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5.

COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
5.1

School Of Education

EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
(Code 60)

PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL

60.451

3 semester hours

A

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

60.501

MAJOR PHILOSOPHIES OF EDUCATION
Modern educational problems and

trends

interpreted

3 semester hours
in

the

light

of philosophical

viewpoints; study of primary sources of concepts and philosophies which have influenced and are
influencing education.

60.502

SCHOOL AND SOCIETY

3 semester hours

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.
Effects on the school

60.503

program of

social class, family

HISTORY OF AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL THEORY

3 semester hours

American educational theory with emphasis on individuals and
schools of thought which have influenced and are influencing education in America.
Historical foundations of

COMPARATIVE EDUCATION
3 semester hours
Educational ideas and practices of various countries of the world are examined 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.
60.505

60.512

SELECTION AND USE OF AUDIO- VISUAL
MATERIALS IN EDUCATION
Advanced study of the

3 semester hours

media in the educative process. Includes the critical assessment of that role, the selection of equipment and materials for optimum utility, a review of
contemporary literature in the field and a production component which involves advanced work in
television, transparencies, slide-tape and computer-assisted instruction.
role of

GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN

3 semester
hours
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.

60.520

GUIDANCE IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
3 semester hours
Concepts and techniques of the guidance process in the elementary school; behavioral and
developmental problems; releasing creative capacities of children.
60.530

60.533

MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION
THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

IN
3 semester hours

Construction, administration and interpretation of group tests of intelligence, achieve-

ment, aptitude and personality

in

elementary schools.

AND

COUNSELING
3 semester hours
PROBLEMS IN GUIDANCE
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.
60.550

EDUCATION/47

TECHNIQUES IN COUNSELING

60.551

3 semester hours

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

ORGANIZATION AND SUPERVISION OF GUIDANCE

60.552

Types of guidance organizations used

in

3 semester hours

schools and their effectiveness in providing for

good guidance.

MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION
THE SECONDARY SCHOOL

60.561

IN
3 semester hours

Construction, administration and interpretation of group tests

ment, aptitude and personality

in

in intelligence,

achieve-

secondary schools.

INDEPENDENT STUDY

IN

EDUCATION

1-6 semester hours
an opportunity to pursue in-service projects in
cooperation with a faculty adviser. The teacher submits a "learning contract" to an adviser
designated by the department chairperson. The contract details the academic goals and includes
a description of the project in its relation to the goals, a reading list, the proposed credit, and a
description of a proposal for a final report. Permission to register for the course is granted upon
approval of the contract. Evaluation is based on the written report and an examination by a
committee appointed by the adviser and/or department chairperson. Students may register at any

60.581

Designed

for teachers in public schools as

suitable time; the duration of the experience

SEMINAR

60.583

is

flexible.

EDUCATION

IN

1-6 semester hours

group of teachers engaged in a common in-service
project to use the resources of the college and its faculty in connection with the project. A
"learning contract" similar to that of 60.57 is submitted by the group as a basis for permission to
register. Papers related to aspects of the project and to the literature designated in the contract are
presented by the members for discussion and criticism in seminar meetings held under direction of
a faculty member. Evaluation is based upon the seminar reports and a final comprehensive
written report by the student.
Designed

to provide opportunity for a

1

FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

3 semester hours
study of the methods and techniques used in educational research; the development and
interpretation of statistical data and the application to professional problems.

60.591

A

ELEMENTARY AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Master of Education Degree
Elementary Education
Purpose: This program

is

intended to enhance the professional competence of the individual as a

teacher and leader through integrated learning experiences
current practice and the teacher's academic
Prerequisite: Instructor Level

I

certification for teaching in the elementary school.

Required: Educational Foundations-60.501

paper

in

elementary education;

six to 12

academic

specialization or in an

study of the child, the curriculum,

in

field.

,

60.591; Master's Research Paper or a departmental

semester hours

discipline.

in

courses pertinent to a professional

(The general degree requirements are stated

in

Section 2.23)
Electives: Electives to

complete the

minimum

degree program

may

be selected with approval of

the adviser from several departments.

Master of Science Degree
in

Purpose: This program

is

Early Childhood Education

intended to enhance the professional competence of the individual as a

teacher of young children through integrated learning experiences
the curriculum, current practice and the teacher of

not holding any type of certification can obtain the

N-K-3

the study of the young child,
interest. Individuals

The program also has an
obtain an N-K-3 (early childhood

certificate.

option that enables the teacher with a K-6 certification to

education) certification.

in

young children's areas of

48/EDUCATION

Required courses - 62.522, 62.523, 52.590, 62.591, 62.592, 62.593; Master's Research Paper
departmental paper, a comprehensive examination or a comprehensive curriculum project in
early childhood education; six credits in foundation courses; and six credits in courses related to
this

professional specialization.

N-K-3

certification

complete 36 semester hours of graduate study of which

will

be granted to those students

who

six

hours of graduate work was of a

field

experience/practicum nature. Students selecting to seek N-K-3 certification are required to

complete 62.594. Practicum
Elective: Electives to

N-K-3

certification

in

Early Childhood Education.

complete the

may

minimum degree program

or the degree

program with the

be selected with approval of adviser from several departments.

Students seeking admission to candidacy must complete a written screening
examination.

ELEMENTARY AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
(Code 62)

WORKSHOP IN PRESCHOOL EDUCATION

62.410

1-6 semester hours

A

course designed for both teachers in-service and upper-level undergraduates. Study of
selected areas in early childhood education. Individual or group study of subjects of interest or

concern

62.506

in

teaching.

URBAN EDUCATION FOR THE DISADVANTAGED
A course designed to increase awareness of problems of the urban

3 semester hours

educational system.

The

course emphasizes a grow th 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

62.507

critical

problem areas.

USING NEWSPAPERS IN THE CLASSROOM
An activity centered course which provides the teacher with

newspaper
will

major problems. Discussion of polarization on

in

3 semester hours
an orientation to the use of the
various subject areas. Opportunities for the development of learning experiences

be provided.

HOME, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS

62.514

An

introductory course

in public relations,

3 semester hours

with special reference to elementary school,

in

which a 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.

BRITISH INFANT SCHOOL EDUCATION

62.520

AND THE INTEGRATED DAY

3 semester hours
course designed primarily for elementary education students with emphasis on the
philosophy, composition and daily routine of headmasters and assistants, teachers and auxiliary

A

personnel, and pupils and their parents. In addition, family grouping and the integrated day

methodology will be stressed as research findings and recommendations of the Plowden Report
concerning education in England. And finally, the implications and applications of the British
program in the United States will be explored and plans for implementation of adaptable activities and planning will be undertaken.
62.521

lum

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM
A study of problems related to development, experimentation and

3 semester hours

improvement of curricu-

practices in the elementary school.

CURRICULUM TRENDS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

62.522

3 semester

hours

A

study of the changing goals and the developing programs required to meet the needs of
children who enter school with increased experiential background.

PRACTICES IN TEACHING THE YOUNG CHILD

3 semester hours
examination of current practices in teaching the young child with emphasis on the
developmental aspects of childhood as they relate to the school program.

62.523

An

.

EDUCATION/49

KNOWLEDGE AND THE CURRICULtIM
THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

62.524

IN

3 semester hours
study of the place of knowledge in developing a curriculum. The emphasis is on content
influenced by innovative practices.

A

as

it is

CURRENT PRACTICES IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SCIENCE

62.525

3 semester hours
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.

A study of the

SOCIAL STUDIES IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
An examination of contemporary trends and current research

62.527

social sciences as a basis for

development of a conceptual framework

3 semester hours
in

the disciplines of the

for a social studies

program.

LANGUAGE ARTS IN THE MODERN SCHOOL

62.528

3 semester hours
various aspects of the language arts; the place
of the language arts in the curriculum; current research and its practical application.

A study of problems related to instruction

in

LITERATURE FOR CHILDREN IN THE ELEMENTARY GRADES

62.529

A

3 semester
hours

may encounter literature and methods that are effective in
become acquainted with children's books, work with children in a storyexperience, discover ways other than through reading by which children may experience
survey of ways that children

the encounter. Students
telling

literature.

AWARENESS OF ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
PROBLEMS FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

62.530

3 semester hours
designed to help the classroom teacher organize environmental education
activities. Areas of content; problem solving activities; material sources; the use of resources;
curriculum building; development of an awareness of environmental problems and possible
solutions to them. Camping and a fee are required.
This course

is

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AWARENESS
AND MATERIALS FOR THE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

62.531

ACTIVITIES

An

opportunity for students to broaden their experiences

Camping and

a

camp

in

1-3 semester hours
environmental education.

fee are required.

Prerequisite: 62.530.

62.533

VALUES CLARIFICATION IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
3 semester hours
A course designed primarily for elementary education students in which the emphasis is on

the philosophy and composition of values clarification as

it

applies to the elementary school child.

Practical and theoretical aspects will be stressed as well as techniques for helping children begin

system by which they can live. Emphasis will be placed on methods which aid the
becoming aware of the emotional needs of children, humanizing of the education
process, and improvement of working/learning relationships with others.
to build a value

teacher

62.534

in

CREATIVITY FOR TEACHERS

3 semester hours
intended to help teachers to become more creative in their approaches to
their students and subject matter. Emphasis is on understanding creative process, recognizing the

This course

creative child

62.539

and development of the creative potential of student and teacher.

CURRENT TOPICS IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
An

62.581

investigation of current thinking

and research

in

to 60.58

SEMINAR
Comparable

IN

3 semester hours

aspects of elementary education.

INDEPENDENT STUDY ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Comparable

62.583

is

1-6 semester hours

1

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

to 60.583.

1-6 semester hours

50/READING

CURRENT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION
3 semester hours

62.590

An

examination of recent literature and experimental work

in

the field of early childhood

education--pre-school, kindergarten, primary. Characteristics of the learner, learning environ-

ment, learning materials and innovative programs. These departmental paper and/or curriculum
projects are initiated in this course.

LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE YOUNG CHILD

3 semester hours
survey of child development and its relationship to the early school years. The development of the young child from ages two through eight.

62.591

A

IDENTIFICATION AND PRESCRIPTION OF THE NEEDS OF
YOUNG CHILDREN

62.592

3 semester hours
techniques of identifying of the physical, emotional, social and mental
needs of young children and developing appropriate prescripture procedures.

A

62.593

course

in the

ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF EDUCATIONAL
PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN

A study of the various programs

in

3 semester hours

early childhood education with emphasis on the expan-

and administration with regard to the selection of personnel, evaluative techniques and
curriculum procedures, school law, finance and other appropriate subjects.
sion

PRACriCUM

62.594

An

IN

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

6 semester hours

and activity based on (but not limited to)
previous experience and academic achievement. Consent of program coordinator and depart ment
individually prescribed course of study

chairperson required.

62.595

INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION-PRINCIPLES AND
3 semester hours
PRACTICES FOR THE CLASSROOM
An analysis of practices, principles and procedures for individualizing instruction. Experi-

ences include procedures for adapting conventional instructional modes to individualized settings.

3 semester hours
MASTER'S RESEARCH PAPER
Student demonstrates ability to employ accepted methods of educational research in the
solution or intensive study of some problem area of interest or concern to him/her. The problem
area selected for the research project must be related to the curriculum which the student is

62.599

pursuing.

READING
(Code 63)

Master of Education Degree
in Reading
Purpose: This program

is

intended to prepare experienced teachers to become reading supervisors

or specialists, through learning experiences in diagnostic

and remedial techniques,

phsychology of learning, means of stimulating enjoyment of reading, training

insights in

in supervision

procedures and clinical practice.
Prerequisites: Level

I

teacher certification; a basic course

in

teaching of reading.

Required: Departmental paper.
Elective: Elective courses

from disciplines other than reading

may

be selected dependent upon the

needs and educational background of the student.

Examination:
this

A

comprehensive written and/or oral examination

is

a graduation requirement in

program.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
PROBLEMS IN THE TEACHING OF READING

3 semester hours
examination of trends in reading instruction; development of competence in the use of
different approaches to the solution of reading problems.

63.540

On

SECONDARY EDUCATION/51
PRESCRIPTION FOR AND IDENTIFICATION-DIAGNOSIS OF

63.541

REMEDIAL READING DIFFICULTIES

3 semester hours
procedures emphasizing both standardized and informal
techniques; analysis of extreme reading disabilities; preparation of a case study; stress of corrective and remedial procedures and a working knowledge of how to write prescriptions for clients

and

Diagnostic

remedial

with reading problems.

63.542

PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF READING
3 semester hours
Psychological foundations of learning theories; their relationship to reading; their subse-

quent effect on reading achievement.

READING CLINIC

63.543

3 semester hours

I

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

ties;

READING CLINIC

63.544

3 semester hours

II

Clinical experience in the development of reading skills

who may

may

and comprehension with persons

and/or learning disabilities. Combined with 63.543 gives
Continued evaluation of individual programs; case studies.
Prerequisites: Six hours selected from 63.541 63.542, 63.548 and consent of director.
or

experience with

not have remedial

all levels.

,

ORGANIZATION, ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION OF
READING PROGRAMS (K-12)

63.545

3 semester hours

A

may

course for the reading personnel, specialists, supervisors and administrators who will or
become involved with the supervising and programming responsibilities of a reading

program.

A

discussion of types of federal and/or School reading programs as well as a

of the requirements of

ESEA

Titles,

and how

to write a federal

program are an

summary

integral part of

this course.

63.546

READING IN THE CONTENT AREAS

3 semester hours
grades four to 12. Procedures and materials presented in word
perception, special reading and study skills, vocabulary development, dictionary skills and library

Designed

for teachers in

techniques.

SEMINAR IN READING
3 semester hours
Independent work in the study of recent research in the field of reading as it is applied to
the departmental paper. New curricula, materials and procedures of teaching reading.

63.547

63.548

DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF LEARNING DISABILITIES IN
RELATION TO READING
3 semester hours
This course

is

designed for the reading specialist and/or reading 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.

63.549

TEACHING READING TO THE HEARING IMPAIRED/
LANGUAGE-HANDICAPPED CHILD
Principles, practices,

methods and materials of teaching reading

3 semester hours
to the

hearing impaired/

language handicapped; discussion, reading, clinic practices with clients and library research.

SECONDARY EDUCATION
(Code 65)

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
DEVELOPMENT OF THE SECONDARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM

3 semester
hours
Problems related to development, experimentation and improvement of curriculum
practices in the secondary school.

65.560

52/Supervision

INSTRUCTIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN MIDDLE AND JUNIOR
HIGH SCHOOLS

65.530

3 semester hours
Inquiry into the role of early secondary education by analyzing historical trends, curricular patterns, instructional designs and personnel structure of this organizational unit. Emphasis
on teacher behavior, student values and attitudes and instructional designs peculiar to the junior
high, middle and intermediate schools.

EVALUATING TEACHING
SCHOOLS

65.571

IN

MIDDLE AND SECONDARY

3 semester hours
Micro-teaching techniques; planning
dimensions; self-appraisal techniques. Designed for teachers, with special reference to the work of
cooperating teachers.

Improvement of instruction through

INDEPENDENT STUDY

65.581

IN

self analysis.

SECONDARY EDUCATION

1-6 semester hours

See 60.581.

SEMINAR

65.583

IN

SECONDARY EDUCATION

1-6 semester hours

See 60.583.

MASTER'S RESEARCH PAPER
3 semester hours
Student demonstrates the ability to employ accepted methods of educational research in
the solution or intensive study of some problem area of interest or concern to him/her. The
problem area selected for the research project must be related to the curriculum which the student

65.599

is

pursuing.

(Code 60 and 65)

SUPERVISION
Specialization for the Supervisor of Curriculum and instruction (N-12) Certificate

Purpose:

The

supervisor of curriculum and instruction program

certification with district-wide responsibilities

is

Program

designed for candidates seeking

and includes designing, coordinating, improving,

evaluating and extending instruction from N-12.
Prerequisites:
(2)

(

1

)

Candidates must provide proof of a Pennsylvania teaching

Candidates must provide evidence of at

an Emergency Certificate or an Interim Certificate
Required: Candidates must complete a

certificate.

least five years of teaching experience.

minimum

is

(Experience on

not acceptable).

of thirty (30) graduate credits from the seven

areas of competency.
(1)

Curriculum and Instruction-Theory, Design and Development

(2)

Curriculum and Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle and Secondary Education.

(3)

Research

Management and Administration
Group Dynamics

(4) Supervision,
(5)

(6) School

Law and Finance

(7) Practicum-Field Experience

Specialization for the

Subject Area Supervisory (K-12) Certificate Program
Purpose: This program

is

designed for the person with primary responsibility of supervising and

directing the activities of professional and non-professional employees in given fields.
Prerequisites: (1 )Concentration in area for

experience
Required:

(l)School

in

which certification

the field for which certification

A minimum
Supervision;

is

is

sought. (2)At least five years of

sought. (Valid certificate

in

the field.)

of 15 semester hours of graduate courses from the following areas:

(2)School

Law and

Techniques; (5)Curriculum Development.

Finance;

(3)Group

Dynamics;

(4)Research

Supervision/53

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
THE DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSON: A WORKSHOP

65.541

The workshop

1-3 semester hours

and those aspiring to be department chairpersons an opportunity to investigate options of methods, strategies and materials in the role.
Emphasis placed on human relations, organization, supervision, curriculum and curriculum
gives department chairpersons

revision.

INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION

65.573

3 semester hours
examination of the functions and tasks of educational administration is the primary
focus of this course. Issues include the evolving school setting, the meaning, develop ment and
work of school administrators, educational systems analysis, school personnel administration,
administrative and organizational behavior and career ladders in educational administration.

An

SCHOOL LAW AND FINANCE

65.576

Consideration

is

3 semester hours
given to the limitations established by local, state and federal law related
local

changes resulting from judicial
budgetary problems is a major

EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH FOR SUPERVISION

3 semester hours

to the interactions of school personnel. Special attention to recent

decisions. Fiscal control of education with

emphasis on

objective.

65.577

Consideration
research and apply

it

is

given to the development of ability to read and interpret educational

to a school situation.

Conclusions concerning curriculum content and teach-

ing strategies designed for the improvement of the educational process are emphasized.

GROUP PROCESSES IN SUPERVISION

65.578

Emphasis

is

3 semester hours

given to group processes, communication in the group and organizational

The focus is on knowledge of and practice in laboratory
group processes and applicability to supervision. These experiences are intended to
provide opportunities for experimenting with and evaluating leadership skills and provide a means
of promoting creativity and initiative.
goals related to educational supervision.

experiences

in

SUPERVISION OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

65.579

Through an examination of the

3 semester hours

and materials of staff supervision,
this course defines the supervisory function directed toward the improvement of instruction.
Emphasis is placed upon the interrelationships between the humanistic aspects of education and
democratic administrative behavior. Roles of contemporary supervision with respect to educational quality assessment, inter-personal relations and the catalytic role of the supervisor are studied.
objectives, techniques,

SEMINAR IN SUPERVISION OF CURRICULUM AND
INSTRUCTION

65.580

This
Instruction

is

3 semester hours

a field-based practicum experience that places the candidate for a Curriculum and

N-12

supervisory certificate in a cooperative relationship with an individual in a

school setting responsible for the overall planning coordination, implementation and evaluation of
a school system curricular

and instructional program. The experience

is

competency based and

the experiences of the practicum are shared and dis cussed in a weekly seminar. Evaluation of the
individual candidate's performance in the experience

is

based on achievement of specified compe-

tencies.

65.584

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL THEORY, DESIGN
AND DEVELOPMENT

3 semester hours
This is a competency-based course consisting of elements providing a base for the student
in relevant theory associated with the activity of curriculum development. A review, critique and
evaluation of current theoretical positions and design methodology are an integral part of the
course.

65.585

CURRICULM AND INSTRUCTIONAL EVALUATION
Curriculum and Instructional Evaluation

is

3 semester hours

a competency-based course consisting of

elements providing a base for the student in current theory and practice in the evaluation of school
curriculum and instruction. Reviews, critiques and application of current thinking and practice in
curriculum evaluation are an integral part of the course.

54/SPECIAL EDUCATION

SPECIAL EDUCATION
(Code 70)

Master of Science Degree
in Special

Purpose: This program

Education

intended to improve the competence of the teacher of exceptional

is

individuals, to develop potential for leadership

and

to

prepare for further graduate study

in

the

field.

Prerequisites: Applicants
for special

must hold, or be

education-Level

eligible for, a current

Pennsylvania teaching certificate

I.

Program Options: Applicants may

elect preparation for teaching the mentally retarded, teaching

the learning disabled or teaching those with behavior disorders.

Required Courses: Mental Retardation: 70.502, 70.515, 70.525, 70,526, 70.544, 70.554 70.591,

70.599— Master's Research Paper or Departmental Paper (optional)— or 36 semester hour
program.
Learning Disabilities: 70.505, 70.532, 70.544 or appropriate reading course, 70.560, 70.590,
70.599— Master's Research Paper or Departmental Paper (optional)— or 36 semester hour

program.
Behavioral Disorders: 70.570, 70.571, 70.572, 70.599-Master's Research Paper or Departmental

Paper (optional)-or 36 semester hour program.

Master of Science Degree

in

Special Exlucation

With a

Specialization in Exceptional Persons

Purpose: This program

is

designed for the professionals not

knowledge and develop new
Prerequisites: Applicants
or university

education

who wish

to

expand

their

must possess an earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited college
all entrance requirements as stated in the current Graduate Bulletin.

and must meet

Program Options: Applicants
tion, to

in

working with the exceptional person.

skills for

will

have the opportunity

acquire additional information and

Required Courses: 70.516, 70.565 or 591,

skills in

to select courses outside of special

his/her

own

educa-

discipline.

five of the following: 70.455, 70.490, 70.501, 70.502,

70.517, 70.526, 70.532, 70.544, 70.552, 70.559, 70.560, 70.562, 70.570, 70.599 Master's

Research Paper or Departmental Paper (optional)— or 36 semester hour program.

Master of Science Degree

in

Special Education

With a

Specialization in Gifted/Talented Persons

Purpose: This program

develop new

skills for

is

designed for individuals

who wish

to

expand

their

knowledge and

working with gifted individuals.

Prerequisites: Applicants

must possess an earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited college
all entrance requirements as stated in the current Graduate Bulletin.

or university and must meet

Program Options: Applicants
information and

will

have the opportunity

skills related to their

to select courses to acquire additional

particular situation.

Required Courses: 60.591 or 70.565, 70.517, 70.518, 62.534, 70.519, 70.552, 70.592, 70.599
Master's research paper or departmental paper (optional)



or 36 semester hour program.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
LANGUAGE 11

3 semester hours
Designed to aid the student in preparing to teach exceptional children basic and refined
written language skills. Course content includes methods and materials for teaching penmanship,
spelling, syntactical structure and reading.

70.432

Prerequisites: 70.101, 70.231

and 62.371 or equivalent.

SPECIAL EDUCATION/55

METHODS FOR ELEMENTARY SPECIAL EDUCATION

3 semester hours
range
of elementary levels of special education. Organization of programs, curricular approaches and
materials for the special education teacher.
Prerequisites: 70.101. 70.200, 70.250 and/or 70.251.

70.450

Fundamental

principles for,

and

a variety of teaching techniques applicable to, the

METHODS FOR SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATION

70.451

A

3 semester hours

student-centered workshop approach in analysis of methods, research and philosophies

in use in the teaching of special education students. Practice in the use of various
teaching aids and machines related to student projects in secondary special classes.

currently

LEARNING DISABILITIES

3 semester hours
study of the characteristics and symptoms of specific learning disorders. Students are
introduced to diagnostic and educational procedures used with learning disorders. Emphasis is on

70.455

A

perceptual and conceptual factors

(For individuals

70.490

who have

in

the development of language

not

had a previous course

SPECIAL WORKSHOP
Temporary

special

workshop seminars designed

skills.

in learning disabilities.)

to focus

1-6 semester hours
on contemporary trends, topics

and problems in the field of special education. Lecturers, resource speakers, team teaching,
experience and practicum, new media and related techniques. Usually are funded projects.
70.491

SPECIAL WORKSHOP

field

1-6 semester hours

(Refer to description of 70.490.)

70.492

SPECIAL WORKSHOP

1-6 semester hours

(Refer to description of 70.490.)

70.501

ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION OF EDUCATION
FOR EXCEPTIONAL INDIVIDUALS

3 semester hours
Application of fundamental principles of school administration and supervision to the
areas of exceptionality and to problems unique to each. School law, teacher recruitment, inservice education, organization and integration of special education and ancillary services, evaluation of special provisions

70.502

and finance as these bear on

special education.

MENTAL RETARDATION

3 semester hours

Intensive review of research pertaining to etiology of mental retardation, classification

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

70.505

SEMINAR IN LEARNING DISABILITIES

3 semester hours
designed to facilitate an in-depth study of the behavioral characteristics and
cognitive development of children with specific learning disabilities. It is specifically intended for

This course

is

those graduate students seeking a master's degree with concentrated emphasis in learning disabilities.

Enrollment

is

limited to those

who have

the necessary prerequisites and with the approval of

the instructor.

70.515

CURRICULUM AND MATERIALS FOR THE EDUCABLE
MENTALLY RETARDED

3 semester hours
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
the retarded at various levels.

70.516

in

developing adequate, meaningful curricular experiences for

PSYCHOLOGY OF EXCEPTIONAL INDIVIDUALS

3 semester hours

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

70.517

EDUCATION OF THE GIFTED INDIVIDUAL
Principles and practices which are modifying school

the

optimum degree

the capabilities of the

techniques and devices used effectively

in

more able

3 semester hours

programs

individuals.

A

to conserve

study

is

and develop

made

to

of teaching

both the elementary and the secondary school.

56/SPECIAL EDUCATION

70.518

IDENTIFICATION AND EVALUATION
TALENTED EDUCATION

IN GIFTED/

3 semester hours
This course is designed to provide information which will assist students to become familiar with physical, mental, emotional and social characteristics of the gifted/talented and to use
formal and informal assessment devices and procedures to identify, evaluate and classify the
gifted/talented so that appropriate individual educational programs may be provided for them.
Ways of developing informal assessments, gathering and storing observational information and
classifying gifted/talented students according to individual educational needs will be covered.

70.519

CURRICULUM AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT IN
GIFTED/TALENTED EDUCATION
The purpose of

this

course

is

3 semester hours

to provide in-service teachers, administrators, interested

parents and others with comprehensive theoretical and practical approaches to teaching gifted/
talented individuals. The intention is to present a variety of approaches that can be combined or
integrated into a unique plan to

70.525

fit

each individual's needs.

CURRICULUM AND MATERIALS FOR LOW FUNCTIONING
MENTALLY RETARDED
Designed

3 semester hours

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 school. Research; methods of diagnosis and differentiation;
implications for training and psychological planning.
70.526

to give the student intensive study

VOCATIONAL WORK STUDY PROGRAM
Investigation and analysis are concerned with

levels.

the

and

Research

70.532

skills at

various developmental

and information are applied

to job performance and adjustment and to
Experience is provided in job analysis for skills involved
surveying job adjustments of handicapped adults.

criteria

community and
in

3 semester hours

manual

to job opportunities.

COMMUNICATION DISORDERS OF EXCEPTIONAL
INDIVIDUALS

3 semester hours

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

AND

DIAGNOSTIC
REMEDIAL TECHNIQUES
3 semester hours
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
70.544

reports, in selection

Prerequisite:

70.552

and application of remedial techniques and evaluation of progress.
A course in tests and measurements or its equivalent.

SPECIAL PROJECT

3 semester hours
an area of Special Education
for the exceptional child. Library research or individual projects involving service to the exceptional person may be agreed upon and conducted under supervision of a staff member.

Designed

to further student's

own

interest

and competency

in

DISORDERS OF WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

3 semester hours
designed for graduate students with at least minimal background in the area
of written language, i.e. decoding and encoding processes. Course content includes a review of the
development and acquisition of reading, spelling and writing. In-depth study of specific disorders,

70.554

This course

is

etiological factors, developmental
ic

and remedial techniques and practices

will

be included. Specif-

topics for scholarly research papers will be determined according to individual needs, experi-

ence and interest. Students
language.

will

be required to demonstrate proficiency

in all

aspects of written

SEMINAR IN EDUCATION OF EXCEPTIONAL INDIVIDUALS 3 semester hours
Research oriented and devoted in its entirety to problems in the education of exceptional
individuals. The problems may be theoretical or practical. Consideration is given to those which
70.559

are of individual interest to the student.

NEUROLOGICALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUAL

3 semester hours
classroom techniques for managing
brain-injured individuals; preparation to work with individuals with specific learning disabilities
which are related to neurological dysfunction and concomitant behavior.

70.560

Terminology necessary

to interpret diagnostic reports;

SPECIAL EDUCATlON/57

PROBLEMS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH IMPAIRED

70.562

MOTOR DEVELOPMENT

3 semester hours
This course is designed to give the students information and experience with the problem
of individuals with educationally relevant motor disabilities. The course covers normal motor
development; formal and informal assessment of motor skills and problems; developmental and
corrective preschool and elementary school programs; conditions resulting in severe motor disabilities;

self-care,

academic and psycho-social aspects of physical

disability; pre-vocational

and

vocational adjustment of the physically handicapped; and current issues related to research and
litigation.

READING AND INTERPRETING RESEARCH
EDUCATION

70.565

IN SPECIAL

3 semester hours
This course is designed to aid the student in reading, understanding and evaluating the
results of statistical and behavioral research carried out by others. Areas covered include a
working knowledge of basic statistical terms, an introduction to the type of research questions
which can be answered by various statistical procedures, a knowledge of the basic steps of hypothesis testing, an analysis and comparison of excellent and poor research designs and the development of an ability to detect misuse of statistics.

FOUNDATIONS OF BEHAVIOR DISORDERS

70.570

3 semester hours
information-based course covering the characteristics of children with behavior disorders, approaches to remediation, general principles of classroom management, simulated problem
solving, ideal academic models for children with behavior disorders, research findings and sources

An

of information.

INTERVENTIONS WITH BEHAVIOR DISORDERED
INDIVIDUALS

70.571

A

3 semester hours

where majors meet in class and are given assignments to perform
in their classrooms. Observations are made and feedback is provided. Results of interventions are
shared in group class sessions and strategies are multiplied for all.
field-based experience

SEMINAR ON BEHAVIOR DISORDERS

70.572

A

3 semester hours

composed of those who have completed the first two
courses in the Master's Behavior Disorders sequence. The group will deal with reading new
research and discussing implications for applications, as well as future directions, moral issues
and more advanced systems of management and instruction.
70.590

regularly scheduled seminar group

DIAGNOSTIC AND TEACHING PRACTICUM IN LEARNING DISABILITIES

Opportunity to work in a structured setting on a one-to-one and small 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
children's needs, planning and carrying out programs and making recommendations for the
child's future educational program.
70.591

PRACTICUM IN TEACHING THE MENTALLY RETARDED
PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED

3 semester hours
This practicum course is designed to facilitate in-service training for teachers of the
mentally retarded and physically handicapped who are currently certified. Students will select an
area of primary interest to them; and, under closely supervised conditions (by the instructor), the
project will be conducted as part of his/her regular professional assignment. Permission to register for the course must be obtained from the instructor assigned to supervise the practicum.

70.592

INTERVENTION IN GIFTED/TALENTED EDUCATION

3 semester hours
designed to facilitate practical training of individuals interested in acquiring
a gifted/talented master's degree. The student will, under close supervision by a department
faculty member, select an area of interest and contract for a project which enables the student to
demonstrate a mastery of a set of competencies considered germaine to the objectives of this
course. Permission for this course must be obtained from the instructor to supervise the
practicum.
This course

70.595

is

INTERNSHIP

3-6 semester hours

Internship in special education. Supervision to take place in schools or educational situations

under supervision of the local supervisor and graduate faculty.

.

58/COMMUNICATION DISORDERS

MASTER'S RESEARCH PAPER

70.599

3-6 semester hours

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

5.3

Communication Disorders
(Code 74)

Master of Science Degree
Communication Disorders

in

Purposes:

The purposes of

clinicians in speech

the graduate program in Communication Disorders are (l)to prepare
and language pathology and audiology for schools, hospitals and clinics and

(2)to prepare teachers of the hearing impaired. Students in Speech

Audiology who wish

to

meet requirements

and Language Pathology and

for the Certificate of Clinical

American Speech and Hearing Association should

Competence of the

Department's sheet of require-

refer to the

ments.

Students

in

Education of the Hearing Impaired

may

satisfy the requirements for certification

by

the Council on Education of the Deaf.

Admission Requirements and Prerequisites: Admission

to full-time

graduate study

is

subject to an

annual quota, with selection made on the basis of undergraduate Quality Point Average and the
following prerequisites for the areas of study: (l)For Speech and

-an undergraduate major in this field or the

and practicum;

(2) For Education of the

make-up of

Language Pathology Audiology-

deficiencies including clinical training

Hearing Impaired— an undergraduate curriculum which

included teacher certification together with courses constituting the equivalent of a minor

communication disorders. Deficiencies must be made up without graduate

in

credit.

Required Courses: Master's Research Paper or department paper; courses and practicum to

fulfill

requirements for the desired credentials selected subject to the approval of the adviser.
Elective Courses: Elective courses

may

be chosen with approval of the adviser from categories 70,

74 and 48.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
74.403

INTRODUCTION TO MANUAL COMMUNICATION FOR
THE HEARING IMPAIRED

3 semester hours

Studies the basic sign language vocabulary and fingerspelling techniques used in communicating with hearing impaired individuals. Emphasis is placed on developing proper receptive and
expressive skills--required for an effective communication process to occur.

3 semester hours
ANATOMY OF SPEECH AND HEARING MECHANISMS
Embryology, anatomy, neurology and physiology of the larynx and ear are studied. The
actual processes involved in human speaking and hearing are explored. A cooperative lecture
series is developed for the students by the medical staff at Geisinger Medical Center.

74.452

Prerequisite: 74.351

74.460

PSYCHOLINGUISTICS

3 semester hours

phenomenon; nature and acquisition of meaning, and the
learning of systems; influences of verbal and nonverbal antecedent conditions on both verbal and
nonverbal learning. Descriptive models of language mediators in behavior.

Language as

a psychological

Prerequisites: 74.251 276.
,

14.461

APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS IN SPEECH AND

3 semester hours
LANGUAGE THERAPY
Applications of the psychology of learning to communicative behavior and clinical
problems. Current educational and therapeutic trends and practices.
Prerequisite: 74.351.

COMMUNICATION DISORDERS/59
3 semester hours
SEMINAR IN SPEECH PATHOLOGY
This course is designed to survey the most current diagnostic and clinical procedures
available in speech-language pathology and to discuss the applicability of the procedures to the
clinical populations being serviced by the seminar students.
74.471

MEASUREMENT OF HEARING LOSS

74.472
losses,

3 semester hours

mechanisms are studied. Etiology of hearing
interpretation of audiometric evaluations and available rehabilitative procedures are

The anatomy and physiology

of the hearing

discussed. Laboratory experience in the administration of clinical audiometric evaluations

is

provided.
Prerequisites: 74.276, 376.

COUNSELING NEEDS OF COMMUNICATIVELY DISORDERED

74.490

INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES

3 semester hours
designed to help students to identify counseling needs of communicatively
disabled individuals and their families and to provide basic, short-term counseling. Students will
be introduced to various counseling strategies in individual and group settings as appropriate to
schools and speech and hearing clinics.
This course

is

INTRODUCTION TO MANUAL COMMUNICATION WITH

74.501

THE DEAF

3 semester hours
This course involves a study of basic sign language vocabulary and fingerspelling
techniques used in communication with hearing impaired individuals. Emphasis is placed on
developing proper expressive and receptive skills.

COMMUNICATION II
3 semester hours
This course involves a study of intermediate/advanced sign language, vocabulary and
fingerspelling techniques used in communication with hearing impaired individuals. Emphasis is
placed on developing and improving proper expressive skills. Topics covered include: Signed
English, American Sign Language and sign language systems.
Prerequisite: 74.501 or equivalent skills.
74.502

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I
3 semester hours
This course involves a study of American Sign Language (ASL) including the history of
ASL and its recognition as a language. The major thrust and focus of this course will be basically
grammatical.
Prerequisite: 74.502 or equivalent skills.
74.503

74.504

INTERNSHIP IN SUPERVISION OF SPEECH AND
HEARING PROGRAMS

3-6 semester hours

Present practices and philosophies in public school are examined. Merits of existing

programs are considered. Educational structures and 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.
74.505

SUPERVISION AND ADMINISTRATION OF SPEECH
AND HEARING SERVICES

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

74.510

OROFACIAL AND SPEECH DISORDERS
The course

3 semester hours

concentrate on orafacial structured deficits and their effect on speech.
Specific attention will be given to clefts of the prepalate and palate and their sequelae on speech.
74.51

1

will

NEUROMUSCULAR SPEECH DISORDERS
Etiology, diagnosis

and treatment of organic

3 semester hours

factors are subjects of intensive study.

Emphasis is focused on articulatory abnormalities of speech processes caused by cerebral palsy
and other neurological impairments. Implications of disorders for developmental age levels are
considered.

74.512

ADULT APHASIA
The study

3 semester hours

of language disorders in brain injured adults.

are: the history of aphasia, the neurological basis for aphasia,

Among

the areas of concentration

symptomatology of aphasia,

associ-

ated problems, intelligence and aphasia, the evaluation of language and non-language functions

and current rehabilitative procedures.

60/COMMUNICATION DISORDERS

CHILD LANGUAGE DISABILITIES

74.518

3 semester hours
review of normal language acquisition with primary emphasis on the application of
developmental information to the diagnosis and habilitation of language disorders in children.

A

AND

HEARING AIDS
AUDITORY TRAINING
3 semester hours
Theoretical and clinical analyses of literature are evaluated in relation 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
included.
74.532

SEMINAR IN CURRENT CLINICAL PROCEDURES
3 semester hours
This course reviews contemporary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The class participates in selecting the specific instruments for review and study.

74.540

STUTTERING

74.541

The development,

3 semester hours
diagnosis and treatment of stuttering disorders with equal emphasis

being placed upon academic understanding and clinical management.

SPEECH PATHOLOGY PRACTICUM

74.553

6 semester hours

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.

CLINICAL PRACTICUM IN AUDIOLOGY

74.554

3 semester hours

and deafness affecting the personal and socio-economic adjustment of
individuals are evaluated and treated through supervised study and experience. Externships may
be arranged in approved private and public institutions.
Hearing

losses

CLINICAL PRACTICUM IN AUDIOLOGY

74.555

3 semester hours

(See course description of 74.554.)

INTERMEDIATE SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PRACTICUM
EDUCATION OF THE HEARING IMPAIRED

74.560

is

IN

3 semester hours
This course provides an opportunity to work with hearing impaired children. The emphasis
speech and language remediation of hearing impaired individuals.

VOICE DISORDERS

74.561

The

diagnosis and clinical

RESEARCH

74.562

The

RESEARCH
The

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY

in

3 semester hours

IN

speech and language pathology.

AUDIOLOGY

3 semester hours

application of clinical and non-clinical research literature to the solution of diagnostic

and treatment problems encountered
74.564

of functional and organic voice disorders.

application of clinical and non-clinical research literature to the solution of treatment

problems encountered
74.563

IN

3 semester hours

management

in

the general practice of audiology.

SPEECH FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED

3 semester hours

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 IN TEACHING
THE HEARING IMPAIRED
Current practices and trends

in

3 semester hours
education and welfare of the hearing impaired. Concerned

with psychology, social adjustment, educational achievement, political and social viewpoints,
learning problems and vocational competence of hearing impaired. New techniques and methodologies.

74.566

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

in

3 semester hours

the development and correction of language

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

COMMUNICATION DISORDERS/61

74.568

COMMUNICATION FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED

3 semester hours

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 semester hours

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

PRACTICUM WITH THE HEARING IMPAIRED

6 semester hours
communicational, educational and vocational adjustment of
individuals are evaluated through supervised observation, clinical practice and practicum 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. Arrangements relating
to student interest must be approved by program adviser.

74.570

Hearing

74.571

losses affecting the

SEMINAR

IN

COMMUNICATION DISORDERS

3 semester hours

Selected theoretical and clinical areas of communication disorders and related disciplines.
Selected areas may include clinical and research topics pertaining to student needs.

74.572

SEMINAR IN AUDIOLOGY: SPECIAL PROBLEMS
Analysis, interpretation and study are

disciplines that

74.573

may

made

of selected problems

3 semester hours
in

audiology and related

include education, psychology, otology, rehabilitation and other Fields.

SEMINAR IN AUDIOLOGY: INDUSTRIAL AND PUBLIC
HEALTH AUDIOLOGY

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

74.574

SEMINAR IN AUDIOLOGY: AUDITORY PROBLEMS
CHILDREN

IN

3 semester hours
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.

74.576

SEMINAR IN AUDIOLOGY: THEORETICAL AND
CLINICAL MASKING
The neurophysiological and

ment are explored and training

is

3 semester hours

acoustic basis of problems of masking in auditory measure-

offered in clinical masking procedures.

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

74.580

74.581

INDEPENDENT STUDY AND RESEARCH

3 semester hours

(Refer to description for 74.580).

74.582

INDEPENDENT STUDY AND RESEARCH

3 semester hours

(Refer to description for 74.580).

74.584

74.590

74.599

RESEARCH IN HEARING IMPAIRMENT
PROBLEMS AND SPECIAL TOPICS IN EDUCATION AND
HABILITATION OF THE HEARING IMPAIRED

1-6 semester hours

MASTER'S THESIS

3-6 semester hours

3 semester hours

62/School of Health Sciences

5.2

SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Nursing
Master of Science Degree
in

Nursing

Programs of Study: The Bloomsburg University Department of Nursing offers a Master of
in Nursing in Psychiatric/Community Mental Health and Community Health. The
programs of study prepare graduates as clinical specialists in the advanced practice of profession-

Science

al nursing.

A minimum

of 36 credits

is

required for graduation.

Admission Requirements: In addition

to

University, the student must have: (1)

A

meeting the admission requirements of Bloomsburg
bachelor's degree with a nursing major from an

accredited program; (2) a license to practice nursing

NLN

the United States; (3) at least one year of

baccalaureate degree; (4) graduate record examination (verbal, quantita-

clinical practice, f)ost
tive, analytical);

in

composite score- 1,200 minimum; undergraduate course

and health undergraduate course

in: a. statistics; b.

research;

c.

in; statistics,

research

health assessment (as separate

course or integrated content); (7) three letters of professional recommendation submitted, (8) a
narrative submitted about personal and professional goals for graduate education. Following a

preliminary review of admission materials, qualified students are given a personal interview with
faculty
will

members. Note: Applicants who do not meet the

be considered on an individual basis. These applicants

until

such lime

as:

(

I

)

identified requirements for admission

may

be admitted on a provisional basis

identified prerequisites are completed; or (2) potential abilities for gradu-

ate education are demonstrated.
I. Core courses:
82.501, 82.502, 82.503, 82.590 (12 semester hours); II.
Advanced Cognates* (3-6 semester hours); III. Clinical Specialization (12-18 semester hours);

Required Courses:

and IV. Education/Administration Cognates* (6 semester hours).

A

Electives:

graduate course* (3 semester hours)

may

be selected with the approval of the adviser.

'Courses will be chosen by the student and adviser based on career needs. The
education cognates can be selected from education courses offered in the College of
Professional Studies; the advanced cognates and electives may be selected from courses
in psychology, sociology, political science, communication disorders and speech
communication.

NURSING
(Code 82)

Course Descriptions

RESEARCH
A course designed

3 semester hours
conduct and utilize research in improving
the quality of health care for clients. The course focuses on the consideration of nursing theories
for theoretical frameworks, the use of appropriate research process and methodology and the
planning and development of a research proposal.

82.501

to

prepare students to

initiate,

CONCEPTUAL MODELS

3 semester hours
IN NURSING
course designed to explore theory building and levels of theory, the relationship of
models to theories, the elements of a model and major conceptual models in nursing practice.
Students will do an indepth analysis of one specific conceptual model in nursing.

82.502

A

82.503

ROLE THEORY AND DEVELOPMENT IN NURSING
PRACTICE
Examines the components of

3 semester hours
role theory

and

their applicability to the students in

advanced

Students apply principles and strategies inherent in the theory to
problems, issues and concerns in functional role development of the clinical nurse specialist.

clinical practice in nursing.

School of Health Sciences/63

6 semester hours
PSYCHIATRIC/MENTAL HEALTH NURSING I
This course presents theory concurrent with advanced clinical practice in psychiatric/
mental health nursing. Student examines theoretical formulations in nursing and related disciplines and select a conceptual framework as a model for clinical practice. The students employ the
nursing process with increased expertise and accountability as they work individually and collectively with individuals, families and the interdisciplinary health team in the promotion of mental
health and the treatment of mental illness. Research is utilized and initiated as a means of
improving the quality of mental health care. Clinical practicum is provided in a variety of hospital

82.510

and community

settings in

which students may implement the

roles of clinician, administrator,

educator, consultant and researcher.

COMMUNITY

HEALTH NURSING I
6 semester hours
This course focuses on advanced professional practice in the multifaceted roles of the
community health clinical specialist. Students employ advanced knowledge and skills derived
from an analysis of nursing theories, models and community health nursing practice in implementing health promotion, maintenance and restoration strategies with high-risk individuals,
82.51

1

families and

community aggregates

in a variety

of health care settings. Students assume leader-

ship roles in working independently and interdependently with clients and health professionals to

improve the quality of health care delivery.

A

weekly seminar session provides opportunities

for

students to analyze the impact of current trends and issues on contemporary practice and to

formulate strategies to effect positive change.

MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

82.51 3

A

I

3 semester hours

course designed to explore the concepts of organizational styles and the theories of

management behavior related to
The course focuses on leadership

the role of the clinical specialist in advanced nursing practice.
theories, strategies for motivation

and change, the concepts of

power and influence and organizational decision-making.
82.514

INDEPENDENT STUDY
The student works with

3 semester hours

a faculty preceptor in conducting an individualized study related

to a particular area of clinical interest.

82.530

PSYCHIATRIC/MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
Advanced

II

3 semester hours

professional practice in the multifaceted roles of the clinical nurse specialist in

Psychiatric/Mental Health Care. Students apply advanced knowledge of theories and skills in the
provision of mental health care to clients in a variety of settings and collaboratively with clients
and other health professionals in improving the quality of mental health care delivery. Weekly
seminar sessions provide opportunities to apply theory to practice as students analyze problems,
issues and concerns in professional practice as a psychiatric/mental health clinical nurse specialist.

82.533

MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR II

3 semester hours

Seminar format that explores model building and the future direction of organizational
structure for advanced nursing practice. Focus will be on organizational environments and
planned change in the health care delivery system.
82.590

THESIS
The development and

specialization.

3 semester hours
presentation of a formal thesis in the student's area of clinical

64/COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

6.

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
6.1

Business Education

Master of Education Degree
Purpose: This specialization

is

in

Business Education

intended to contribute to the professional maturation of the teacher

of business subjects in secondary schools.
Prerequisite: Level

I

certification to teach business subjects.

Required: Educational Studies 60.501, 60.591; Master's Research Paper (90.599) or Business

Seminar (90.581); Business 90.561; and additional courses from the Specialized Subject Matter
and specialized professional education areas.
Electives:

Graduate courses from categories 90-97 should be elected with approval of the adviser.
will extend and reinforce the student's knowledge, techniques and

Courses should be chosen that
skills

and provide

elective credit

critical

may

understanding of current research

in

business education.

The amount of

be determined from the comprehensive plan for the degree. (Section 2.23).

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
BUSINESS EDUCATION
(Code 90)

90.460

BUSINESS AND EDUCATION WORKSHOP

1-3 semester hours
Addresses those educational ideas and experiences that encourages, support and guide
participants to acquire an increased understanding of the accummulated knowledge pertain ing to
the development of business skills, the enhancement of business education as a profession and the
determination of the business and office personnel's responsibility and role in the business world.

90.533

BUSINESS STATISTICS

3 semester hours

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

90.534

to,

PRINCIPLES OF INSURANCE
Principles applicable to and uses of

3 semester hours
marine, casualty and

insurance contracts;
basic legal concepts pertaining to insurance contracts and the responsibility of underwriters.

90.551

life,

fire

IMPROVEMENT OF INSTRUCTION IN BUSINESS
SKILL SUBJECTS

3 semester hours

Current practices in the teaching of perceptual motor skill subjects are studied, with
particular emphasis on the psychology of perceptual motor learning. Attention is given to development of research-based teaching strategies and instructional materials, evaluative techniques,
development of standards, selection of equipment and planning courses of study.
90.55

IMPROVEMENT OF INSTRUCTION IN BASIC
BUSINESS SUBJECTS
The contribution which

basic business subjects can

3 semester hours

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.

90.553

IMPROVEMENT OF INSTRUCTION IN ACCOUNTING AND
BUSINESS MATHEMATICS

3 semester hours

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 to improve the effectiveness of the classroom
Recent developments

instructor.

in

.

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS/65

FOUNDATIONS OF BUSINESS EDUCATION

3 semester hours
study of the historical beginnings and present status of business education. The course
serves as a basis for developing and understanding of the objectives and the philosophies underlying present-day vocational programs in the public school. Students are afforded the opportunity to
become more deeply acquainted with current research in business education and up-to-date

90.561

A

contribution of professional organizations.

CURRENT PROBLEMS IN BUSINESS EDUCATON

90.562

The major problem areas

in

3 semester hours

business education as revealed by the experience of students

are studied with a view toward improving the competence of classroom teachers in coping with
their responsibilities in the schools.

The course

teaching problems. Teaching experience

90.563

is

is

designed to foster a research attitude toward

strongly

recommended

as a prerequisite.

IN BUSINESS EDUCATION
3 semester hours
Objectives of measurement in business education; evaluative devices and their effective

EVALUATION

use.

ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION OF
BUSINESS EDUCATION

90.564

3 semester hours
study of principles and techniques associated with educational administration serve as
the basis for a consideration of administrative and supervisory classroom planning, budgeting,
maintenance of records, selection and purchase of equipment and supplies, federal and state

A

funding and current trends.

SEMINAR

90.581

An

IN BUSINESS

EDUCATION

3 semester hours

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)

ADVANCED COST ACCOUNTING

91.521

Advanced Cost Accounting provides

3 semester hours

a thorough understanding of the basic concepts and

practical procedures of reporting cost information to business

management. Special emphasis

is

placed upon the use of budgetary control and budget analysis; the use of standard costs; the
relevance of management's costs and profit responsibility reports; and the importance of capital

expenditure planning and control.
Prerequisite: 91 .421

ADVANCED AUDITING THEORY

91.522

A

3 semester hours
review and analysis of the complex ethical concepts of the accounting profession and

their historical development.

A

survey of both old and new areas

in

the field of auditing, stressing

the use of auditing data for managerial and other purposes. Careful analysis of the logical devel-

opment of auditing

principles

and concepts.

Prerequisite: 91 .422.

91.523

ADVANCED TAX ACCOUNTING

3 semester hours

Interpretation of federal and state partnership and corporate income tax laws.
studies are

employed

to illustrate the

Case

proper preparation of returns, tax planning and research

techniques. Social security taxes, gift taxes and estate taxes.
Prerequisite: 91.423.

INFORMATION PROCESSING
(Code 92)
92.550

INFORMATION PROCESSING
3 semester hours
A comprehensive introduction and basic orientation to the use of information processing in

the educational environment. The student will be required to investigate the impact of the
computer and associated peripheral devices on the classroom. Effective use of available computer

resources will be emphasized.

66/COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES
3 semester hours
Designed to familiarize educational personnel with the various programming languages
available for educational training and administration. The student will be required to interface
directly with a computer through terminals, explore language manuals and technical literature
and to define, write, test and debug a program using several programming languages.
Prerequisite: 92.550 or consent of instructor.
92.552

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

92.554

3 semester hours
study of information analysis and systems design from the user's point of view. The
student will identify the basic concepts of the following: the systems point of view, the organization as a system, information fiows and the nature of management information systems. Data
bases and data base management systems will be investigated from the manager's perspective.

A

Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

SYSTEMS DESIGN AND APPLICATION

92.556

Assisting educational personnel to utilize the

own classroom

3 semester hours
full capabilities

of the computer in his/her

constitutes the major objective of this course. Using the computer as a tool of

research and calculation, simulation games, computer-assisted testing, computer-managed

and computer-assisted instruction are explored through readings, discussions, demonand guest lecturers. This course also includes the basic concepts of systems analysis,
feasibility, design and implementation.
Prerequisite: 92.552 or consent of instructor.
instruction

strations

SECRETARIAL
(Code 94)

ADVANCED SHORTHAND WORKSHOP

94.412

An

3 semester hours

introduction to different shorthand systems— machine, symbol and non-symbol. Devel-

opment of a degree of proficiency
transcription.

A

in

the use of a different shorthand system through dictation and

review of the techniques and methods of teaching shorthand. Students are

required to research the implementation of shorthand systems. This course

toward shorthand

certification. * (Undergraduate or

Graduate

is

not applicable

credit)

Prerequisites: 94.301 or 94.302.

FINANCE
(Code 96)

PROBLEMS IN CORPORATION FINANCE

96.531

3 semester hours

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

Problems

in

short-term and long-term capital.

PROBLEMS IN PUBLIC FINANCE

96.532

Principles governing the budgeting

and financing of

3 semester hours
federal, state

and

operations; analysis of the effects of public expenditures, taxation and debt

economy of the United

local

government

management on

the

States.

MARKETING
(Code 97)

RESEARCH IN MARKETING

97.541

An

3 semester hours

introduction to marketing research.

Prerequisite: 97.310 or consent of the instructor.

6.2

The Master Of Business

Master of Business Administration Degree
Philosophy and Objectives: The program for the degree, Master of Business Administration

(MBA),

is

planned to refiect the curriculum standards of the American Assembly of Collegiate

Schools of Business.
consequently,

it is

It is

oriented toward the decision-making responsibilities of management;

broad-based and aims to develop perspective.

nity to elect courses in

an area of specialization.

It

also provides a limited opportu-

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS/67

Admission to the Courses of the Program: Enrollment
sion to the courses

is

selective.

college or university.

The applicant must

in the

program

is

limited; therefore, admis-

hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited

While no undergraduate major

is

prescribed, a

minimum body

of 30 credits

background courses in basic business subjects is required as outlined herein. The overall quality
point average must have been 2.50 or higher; or if based on only the last two years of undergraduin

ate work, must have been a 2.75 or higher. Requirements for admission to the Master of Business

Administration program are based on a combination of undergraduate gradepoint average and
score on the Graduate

Management Admissions Test (GMAT).

must be achieved based on the formula: 200 times the
plus the

GMAT score; or at least

A

score of 950 or

more

points

overall undergraduate gradepoint average

1,000 points based on the formula; 200 times the last two years

GMAT score.
GMAT score, the undergraduate record, statements by two refer-

of undergraduate gradepoint average plus the

Admissions

criteria include the

ences and job experience.

Admission to Candidacy for

MBA Degree: Admission to the courses of the program does not imply

admission to candidacy for the degree. The procedure for admission to candidacy

is

described

in

Section 2.22.

Program of Study: The
I

consists of

total

undergraduate major was
of the courses of Level

work. Level

program

for the

MBA degree comprises two levels of courses. Level

background courses or experiences that are prerequisite

I

I;

in

they

to Level II.

Students whose

Business Administration are likely to have had most, or perhaps

may

all,

be exempted from courses which duplicate their undergraduate

must be completed before entering the Level

II

program.

The courses of Level I are Financial Accounting or Principles of Accounting II,
Management, Principles of Marketing, Statistics, Business Law, Business Finance,

Principles of

Principles of

Economics (two semesters) and two semesters of Mathematics, including one semester of calculus. In the undergraduate catalog of Bloomsburg University, these are numbered respectively:
91.220 or 222; 93.344; 97.310; 40.346; 98.331; 96.313; 40.211 and 212; and 53.123 plus one
additional advanced mathematics course.

Level

II

consists of 36 semester hours of graduate credit, of

which 30 are prescribed and

six are

elected.

The prescribed courses

are:

93.457

BUSINESS AND SOCIETY

3 semester hours

93.511

STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OR DESIGN

3 semester hours

93.512

MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS

3 semester hours

93.560

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

3 semester hours

93.562

ORGANIZATION THEORY

3 semester hours

93.563

OPERATIONS RESEARCH

3 semester hours

93.566

ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

3 semester hours

93.581

POLICIES

3 semester hours

96.535

MANAGEMENT
MARKETING MANAGEMENT

3 semester hours

97.551

FINANCIAL

Two courses must

be elected

3 semester hours

accounting, marketing,
finance or management. Elective courses may be chosen from:

91.501

91.502

91.503
92.554
93.561

96.550

in

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
ADVANCED FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
GOVERNMENTAL FUND ACCOUNTING

3 semester hours

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
OPERATIONS PLANNING AND CONTROL
SECURITY ANALYSIS & PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

3 semester hours

3 semester hours
3 semester hours

3 semester hours
3 semester hours

.

68/COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

96.565

SEMINAR

93.583

HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT

IN

FINANCE

3 semester hours

3 semester hours

or, with permission of the dean, from the following senior level undergraduate
courses (for course descriptions, see undergraduate catalog):

90.431

INDEPENENT STUDY-SBA INSTITUTE

42.472

HISTORY OF LABOR IN THE UNITED STATES

3 semester hours

96.454

ADVANCED FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

3 semester hours

ACCOUNTING
(Code 91)
90.431

INDEPENDENT STUDY-SBA
Teams

Institute

of students will work with local businesses

Work

resolution of actual business problems.

in a

consultancy capacity to aid

in

the

problem, determination
of alternative solutions, recommendation of the optimum course of action by means of an oral
presentation to the business owners and a written report to the Small Business Administration's
will include analysis of the

regional office.

91.501

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
Emphasis on

3 semester hours

income determination and financial accounting principles,
with selected topics from the funds statement and analysis and interpretation of financial stateasset valuation,

ments.
Prerequisite: 91 .524.

91.502

ADVANCED FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
Advanced problems

in

3 semester hours

consolidated statements, stockholder's equity partnership, fiduci-

ary accounting and selected topics dealing with government units and nonprofit service organizations. Selected reference to professional literature and uniform CP. A. examination problems.
Prerequisite: 91 .501

GOVERNMENTAL FUND ACCOUNTING
3 semester hours
Accounting principles and practices of governments and nonprofit institutions.
Comparisons between accounting principles and practices which apply to governments and
nonprofit institutions and those which are generally accepted in business.
91.503

Prerequisite: 91.502.

91.524

MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING
The major

objective of this course

is

3 semester hours
to

show how accounting data can be used

management. Attention will also be given
and potential investors whenever possible.

the problems of business

by investors

to the use of

to help solve

accounting data

MANAGEMENT
(Code 93)
93.51

1

STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Statistical principles

3 semester hours

and procedures basic

to research in business

and interpretation of

data.

93.512

MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS

Economic analysis of the firm and
employment.

its

3 semester hours
environment. Determination of prices, output and

MANAGEMENT

3 semester hours
OPERATIONS
Analysis of manufacturing and service systems, and application of decision-making to
operational and policy problems.

93.560

93.561

OPERATIONS PLANNING AND CONTROL
Examination of research findings

and control of the system.
Prerequisite: 93.560.

in

3 semester hours

operations management, with focus on the operation

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS/69

93.562

ORGANIZATION THEORY

3 semester hours

Comparative examination of major approaches

to the study of organizations. Theories

and

research findings applied to practical situations. Topics include: organization structure, systems
of power and influence, organizational conflict and cooperation, individual motivation, group
process, behavioral science research

93.563

and

implications for

its

Construction and use of quantitative models

93.566

management.

OPERATIONS RESEARCH IN BUSINESS
in

3 semester hours

business decision-making.

ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
3 semester hours
This course focuses primarily on internal organizational issues with appropriate recogni-

tion given to personal

and external organizational background

course deals with the

human

factors.

More

specifically, this

aspects of organization, spotlighting the group and individual.

Included are not only the findings and conceptual models of those who have conducted empirical
make sense of what has been observed — but also the behaviors

behavior research and struggled to
of class members.

Among specific concepts to be included are roles, norms, cohesive and divisive processes,
and status aspects are explored, including self-concept, personal perception, goals, feelings,
ego, responsibility, decisions, conditioning and personal functioning.
social

Prerequisite: 93.560.

POLICIES

3 semester hours
purpose of determining the strategy to
insure long-run survival and growth in competitive markets. Emphasis is on problem-solving
skills, implementation of optimal decisions, nature of strategic analysis including selected cases
involving production, pricing, capital investments and their interaction with other factors.
Prerequisite: Must be taken in the last semester of the student 's program.
93.581

Complex

industrial situations are

examined

for the

FINANCE
(Code 96)
93.583

HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT

The course focuses on the current research and theory related to the management and
development of human resources in organizational settings. Specific emphasis is placed on basic
principles of behavior, motivation, training and development, leadership and performance in
organizations.

96.454

ADVANCED FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

The study of business
management practices as used

3 semester hours

and the development of advanced financial
the decision-making role of the financial manager.

financial problems
in

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

96.535

Extensive and in-depth study of

3 semester hours

management

activities involved in the financial aspects of

the business enterprise. Theoretical knowledge gained through exposure to financial
literature

is

management

applied to problem situations through the use of case studies and simulation

techniques. Emphasis

is placed on the development of perspective in the decision-making process,
with the acquisition of tools to facilitate effective decision-making.

96.550

SECURITY ANALYSIS AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

3 semester hours
treatment of aspects involved in developing a logical and systematic
approach to analyzing and evaluating types of securities. Investment strategy and management of
an investment portfolio. Theoretical aspects of security analysis and problems involved in analyzing and evaluating securities within the context of the type of industry issuing them.

An advanced

96.565

SEMINAR IN FINANCE
Seminar on unresolved problems

3 semester hours
in

the field of finance, with investigations to include such

areas as models for financial decision-making,

money and

capital markets

and simulation

problems.

MARKETING
(Code 97)
97.551

MARKETING MANAGEMENT

3 semester hours
Application of the managerial processes of analysis, organization, planning and control of

marketing

activities:

Marketing concepts, analysis of marketing opportunities, growth and

competitive strategy, marketing information system, buyer behavior and product development.

1

1

3

1

5

8

6

2

1

1

1

1

INDEX
Academic Policies, 9
Academic Standards,

Information Processing, 65
Inter-Disciplinary, 17

1

Accounting, 65, 68

Languages and Cultures, 18

Accreditation, 6
Administrative Personnel, 3
Admission to Candidacy, 13
Admission to Graduate Courses, 9
Advisement, 10

Library,

Anthropology, 35
Art, 25
Attendance at Classes,
Auditing Graduate Courses, 8
Biology, 36
Business Administration, 66
Business Education, 64
Calendar, 4
Categories of Graduate Students, 9
Chemistry, 41
College of Arts and Sciences,
College of Business, 64
College of Health Sciences, 62
College of Professional Studies, 46
Communication Disorders, 58
Communications, 23
Course Numbering,

Marketing, 66, 69
Master of Arts Degree, 14
Master of Business Administration Degree,
Master of Education Degree, 14
Master of Science Degree, 8, 14
Master's Degree Equivalence, 15
Master's Thesis, 12
Mathematics, 43
Miller Analogies Test, 12
Numbering of Courses, 1
Nursing, 62

Living Accommodations, 7
Location, 6

Management and Marketing,

1

1

Personnel, Administrative, 3
Physical Science, 41
Physics, 42
Placement, 8
Political Science, 32

Psychology, 35
Public Address, 24

1

Credit,

68, 69

Marine Science, 40

1

Degrees, 9

Purpose, 6

Earth Science, 30, 39
Economics, 28
Educational Foundations, 46
Elementary & Early Childhood Education,

Reading, 50
Refunds, 7
Registration,

1

Financial Assistance, 7

Repeating Courses, 13
Schedule of Classes, 9
School of Health Sciences, 62
School of Professional Studies, 46
Sciences and Mathematics, 36
Secondary Education, 51
Secretarial, 66
Semester Load,

Foreign Languages, 18

Social Studies, 28

English, 19

Equivalence Certificate,
Examinations, 12
Exceptional Persons, 54

1

Fees, 7

Finance, 66, 69

1

French, 18

Sociology, 33

General Information, 5
Geography, 29

Spanish, 19
Special Education, 54

German,

Speech, 24
Student Responsibility, 9
Supervisory Certificate Program,
Thesis, 12

GMAT,

19
11

Grades and Averages, 13
Graduate Assistantships, 13
Graduate Council Members, 3
Graduate Courses in Senior Year,
Graduation, 15
History, 30
Housing, 7
Humanities, 18

1

The University,
Time Limit, 9

5

Transcripts, 8

Transfer of Credit,

Withdrawal, 12

1

15,

52

14,

66