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BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY OF
PENNSYLVANIA
Graduate
Catalogue
1987-88
Prepared July
Bloomsburg University
is
committed
to
7,
1987
providing equal educational and employment opportunities for
persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry,
preference, handicap, Vietnam era veteran, or union membership.
The
university
may be directed to the Director of Affirmative Action, Carver Hall,
Bloomsburg, Pa. 17815 (717) 389^528.
is
additionally
all
or sexual
committed
employment opportunities.
Bloomsburg University,
affirmative action and will take positive steps to provide such educational and
Inquiries
lifestyle, affectional
to
ADMINISTRATIVE
PERSONNEL
HARRY AUSPRICH
New York
B.S.,
President
State University College at Buffalo;
M.S., University of Wisconsin; Ph.D., Michigan State
University (1985)
BETTY
D.
S.
O'BRUBA, Curriculum and
ALLAMONG
Provost and Vice
M.A., Ph.D., West Virginia University (1987)
Foundations
Professor
LYNN A. WATSON,
President for Academic Affairs
B.S.,
WILLIAM
Curriculum and Foundations
Professor
DORETTE
E.
WELK,
Nursing
Assistant Professor
TO BE ANNOUNCED
Dean, Graduate Studies
and Extended Programs
GRADUATE COUNCIL
JOHN
BATRD,
S.
BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY
Dean, College of Arts and
JR.,
Council of Trustees
Sciences
(as of July 1,
CHARLES
H.
CARLSON
for Academic Affairs
and Acting Dean of Graduate
Studies
John Dorin, Chairman
ELLEN CLEMENS,
Business Education/Office
Administration
Associate Professor
JOHN E. DITTRICH
Dean, College of Business
PATRICIA HELLER,
Reading Clinic
Elbem H.
C. HILL,
Biological
Alley, Secretary
Alkire,
W. Buehner,
LaRoy G. Davis
Karen Cameron
Leo H. Kubitsky
Jr.
Wesner
Berwick
Danville
Feasterville
Bloomsburg
West Hazleton
Gerald E. Malinowski
F.
Clearfield
Emmaus
Jr.
Robert
Richard
Graduate Student
Montoursville
Stanley G. Rakowsky, Vice Chairman
Ramona H.
FREDERICK
1987)
Assistant Vice President
Mount Carmel
Danville
and Allied Health
Professor
Sciences
CHARLES HOPPEL,
Computer Information Systems
Associate Professor
Advisers to the Council of Trustees
JOHN
R.
HRANTTZ,
Curriculum and Foundations
James R. Lauffer
Association of Pennsylvania State
College and University Faculties
W. Thomas
Bloomsburg University Alumni
Professor
John
ANDREW
J.
KARPINSKI,
Professor
Association
Communication Disorders
and Special Education
Walter Beck
ROBERT
B.
KOSLOSKY,
Art
Associate Professor
HOWARD
K.
MACAULEY
Dean, College of
Professional Studies
MARY MCCABE,
Graduate Student
LOUIS
V.
Professor
2
MTNGRONE,
Communication Disorders and
Special Education
Biological
and Allied
Health Sciences
American Federation of State,
County, and Municipal Employees
Edward Gobora
Community Government Association
Harry Ausprich
President
Graduate Calendar
1987-1988 Academic Year
1987--FALL
Aug. 21
SEMESTER
1988--SPRING
Final date of graduate registration for
fall
Jan. 8
Final date of graduate registration for spring
Jan. 18
Classes begin for spring semester at 6 p.m.
semester
semester
Aug. 3 1
Classes begin for
Sept. 7
Labor Day-no classes
Oct. 2
Final date for submitting application for
fall
semester at 6 p.m.
Jan.
Dec.
1 1
29
May
Thanksgiving recess ends-classes resume 8
April
1
Spring
a.m.
April 4
Spring
Final date for completion of master's thesis,
May 2
Final date for completion of master's thesis,
Thanksgiving recess begins
at 1:50 p.m.
The
Spring recess ends-classes resume 8 a.m.
Weekend begins at 10 p.m.
Weekend ends-classes resume 6 p.m.
departmental paper, and/or comprehensive
examinations
Dec. 20
graduation
Spring recess begins
departmental paper, and/or comprehensive
Dec. 19
Final date for submitting application for
March 5
March 14
December graduation
Nov. 25
Nov. 30
SEMESTER
examinations
May
May
End of fall semester
Commencement
14
15
End of spring semester
Commencement
university reserves the right to adjust calendar dates as
necessary. For exact dates concerning your program, consult
your graduate adviser.
Contents
Academic
Policies
7
College of Arts and Sciences
12
College of Professional Studies
29
College of Business
46
GENERAL INFORMATION
Harrisburg.
Introduction
Trailways bus
Bloomsburg
is
within two miles of two
interchanges of Interstate 80.
Bloomsburg
is
served by the Greyhound and Continental
lines.
Commercial
airports are located at
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Interstate 81 and at Williamsport,
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is one of 14
universities in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher
Education. In addition to 67 undergraduate degree programs,
which
is
about an hour's drive from Bloomsburg.
History
the School of Graduate Studies provides a variety of quality
post-baccalaureate programs for students.
program
in
elementary education
is
An academy
A doctoral
offered in cooperation
1856,
with Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
it
Institute.
memory
Organization
in
Bloomsburg University has more than 6,500 students
is organized as four colleges: Arts and Sciences,
Professional Studies, Business, and Graduate Studies and
Extended Programs. The scope and internal structure of each
and
college
described in the succeeding chapters of this
is
catalogue.
1867.
A
building
The School of Graduate
expand
their educational
are provided in scholarly
the needs of society
To accomplish
It is
considered today the university's landmark.
for special teachers to full-time teacher
Studies provides a variety of
programs for students seeking
to
background and training. Programs
and professional educauon to meet
and the educational goals of students.
these objectives, the school seeks
to:
provide programs of graduate study in the
arts,
students' capacity for creative
critical thinking,
to
•
improve the qualify of
working
to
in the
life;
community and
State Teachers College, authorized to grant a Bachelor
secondary schools.
In 1960, the school's name was changed to
Bloomsburg State College. Authorization was
received shortly thereafter to grant the bachelor of arts degree
who
and sciences;
Provide graduate programs mat augment the
•
provide needed programs and services for individuals
and knowledge;
and agencies within the university's service
community; and
plan graduate programs
future needs of society
its
to meet developing and
and the educational goals
students.
Location
cooperative doctoral program in
is
a suong, multi-mission institution
health sciences,
and teacher education. Degree programs
are
offered at the associate, baccalaureate, and master's level in
Commonwealth
legislation created the State
Higher Education on July
1,
System of
1983, and the institution
Bloomsburg University
Accreditation
Bloomsburg University is accredited by the Commission
on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of
Colleges and Schools; The National Council for the
Accreditation of Teacher Education; National League of
Nursing; and die Pennsylvania State Board of Education. It
is recognized by the American Chemical Society for the
excellence of
is
located in die
Town
of
Bloomsburg, the county seat of Columbia County, Pa. The
industrial, trading, and residential community of nearly
12,000 is located 80 miles northeast of the state capital of
4
A
science in nursing.
became Bloomsburg University.
•
of
1970
addition to the cooperative doctoral program.
provide gradaute educauon that enables students to
prepare and pursue for a career in die liberal arts
•
arts degree, in
1976 for the master of
1982 for the master of
offering curricula in the liberal arts, business, nursing, allied
are seeking to prepare and qualify for professional
students' applied skills
and
Graduate study, leading to the
master of education degree, also was inaugurated. In 1968,
Bloomsburg
pursue advanced study full-time;
status;
•
in humanities, social sciences,
elementary educaltion began in 1982.
provide programs of graduate study for students
who
programs
business administration, and in
for those
May
Bloomsburg
for the master of science degree, in
wish to study part-time while living and
wish
to
of Science in Education for teachers in elementary and
approval was received for the master of
and application of knowledge
provide access to graduate education for students
who
•
problem solving,
educauon. In
name was changed
natural sciences/mathematics.
humanities, sciences, and professions to enhance
the
from secondary and college-preparatory courses
for liberal arts
•
as Carver Hall in
Bloomsburg Literary Institute became
Bloomsburg Literary Institute and State Normal
School in 1869; it continued under this name and
organization until 1916 when it was purchased by the
Commonwealth and named the Bloomsburg State
Normal School.
The emphasis at the Normal School changed during
1927, the institutional
quality post-baccalaureate
now known
of Henry Carver, principal at the time, was erected
early 1920s
Mission and purpose
"to teach youth the elements of a classical
was established in Bloomsburg in 1839. In
was reorgnized as the Bloomsburg Literary
education"
its
chemistry department
Living accommodations
Library
The
university library
is
named
in
honor of Dr. Harvey
More
than 301,000
halls are
open
to graduate students during
terms. Requests for information concerning
may be secured from the
Meals are available to graduate students
in Scranton Commons. The Housing Office maintains a
listing of off-campus housing available in the Bloomsburg
residence hall accommodations
bound volumes and one million
The building
director of housing.
microtexts are housed in the facility.
accommodates 400 readers and provides subscriptions to
1,382 periodicals. The 375-volume rare book collection
also is housed in the library. The library also is equipped
Residence
summer
A. Andruss, president of the college from 1939 to 1969.
to
provide literature searches using an online data base system.
community.
FEES AND REFUNDS
Transcripts
Graduate transcripts must be requested through the
(Fees are subject to change without notice.)
Office of Graduate Studies either by letter or by completing
the transcript request
Basic Fee
Studies.
Residents of Pennsylvania~per semester hour--$93
Out-of-state students-per semester
The
Note:
Activities
Graduate
by
the
Please inquire as necessary as to where
transcript requests are to
Late Registration Fee-$10
in the Office of
transcript process is being handled
Registrar's Office.
hour-$104
form available
All transcripts are $2 per copy.
be sent
Auditing graduate courses
Fee (optional)
who complete the regular application
may choose to audit a graduate course for purposes
Individuals
Summer
procedure
term-six weeks session-Si 2, three week
of self improvement.
session~$6
No
tests
or class discussion are
required for auditing a graduate course.
Student
approval of the graduate dean
Community Building Fee
payment
is
required.
1-4 semester hours--$2.50, 5-8 semester hours-$5, 9 or
Upon completion
recorded on the transcript.
0-8 semester hours-no charge, 9 or
more semester hours-
$20
Graduation and Diploma Fee
(Does not include
rental fee for
academic regalia)~$10
Refunds
Refunds
schedule
1st
if
through
for basic fees will
applicable after the
3rd wk.
be based on the following
first full class
4th wk.
5th wk.
day:
after 5th
wk.
2nd week
70%
80%
60%
50%
No Refund
Financial Assistance
Graduate assistantships are available to students
through the department in which the student wishes to
study.
modest
These assistantships provide a waiver of
stipend.
tuition
and a
Contact the department of interest for
information on graduate assistantships.
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 also are available to graduate students.
Information regarding these programs
is
available from the
Office of Financial Aid.
Placement
Graduate students are eligible
to use the services of the
Career Development and Placement Center after they have
been accepted as candidates for a master's degree.
6
However, the
required.
Also,
full fee
(See section on Fees and Refunds.)
more semester hours— $10
Student Health Service Fee
is
of the graduate course, a grade of "V"
is
ACADEMIC POLICIES
the department offering the degree program.
Admission
to graduate courses
does not bind the
university to admit the student to candidacy for a master's
The
degree.
Student responsibility
regulations governing admission to candidacy
Admission
are listed in the section
the student's responsibility to satisfy the
It is
requirements for graduation in his or 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 or her decision making,
the final responsibility rests with the student.
to
Candidacy for a
Master's Degree.
A
temporary permit to register for an off-campus course
as an adjunct student without formal admission to graduate
may be
courses
granted to a college graduate by the dean of
Graduate Studies.
Students with
undergraduate deficiencies should consult their adviser early
Categories of graduate students
for advisement and special course approval.
An
who
individual
has satisfied the requirements for
admission to graduate courses
Degrees
is
classified in
one of five
categories as follows:
The Master of Education degree was
established in
programs are planned for teachers in service.
The first Master of Arts program (history) was
established in 1968 and the first Master of Science program
1960.
CATEGORY (510)
Its
(biology) in 1971.
A program
to lead to the professional
Business Administration
(MBA) was
The purpose of programs
degree Master of
offers
is
instituted in 1976.
for the professional degree,
to
numerous programs of study leading
to
to
become canddiates
who do
who have been
not express
for a master's degree in
one of the programs for which a degree or
authorized or
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.
Master of Education,
Bloomsburg
Category 510 comprises students
an intention
certificate is
transferred to this category from
other categories as listed below.
Students in Category 510
may
apply for transfer to
Category 530 or Category 540. Not more than 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 Graduate Studies.
A
student
may choose
to
remain indefinitely in
Category 510 (for example, a student interested only in
master's degrees.
certification credit).
Time
limit
CATEGORY II (520)
All requirements for a master's degree, including any
courses accepted by transfer, must be completed within six
calendar years. This period
reason.
may be
extended for sufficient
Written application for extension must be
made
to
This cateogry comprises graduate students
master's degree program but
shows a
the dean of Graduate Studies with written approval of the
in this
student's adviser prior to the
end of the
first six
Graduate classes taught in the regular academic year are
usually scheduled in the late afternoons, evenings,
and
to nine semester hours
to consult their adviser concerning the
undergraduate registration process.
who
existing master's degree
certified as clear
Category 540
is
program and who have not yet been
of undergraduate deficiencies. Transfer to
automatic
when
the adviser certifies to the
graduate dean that there are no undergraduate deficiencies to
graduate courses
be made up for the chosen program or when previously
to graduate courses is granted
have been successfully completed.
upon the
of a formal application for admission, submitting of
credentials that certify a baccalaureate degree
in
indicated an intention to pursue an
identified deficiencies
filing
at
CATEGORY III (530)
Category 520
Students with undergraduate deficiencies are reminded
Admission
of graduate study
Category 530 comprises individuals other than those
sessions in regular daytime classes.
to
a student
completed.
engaged in other full-time occupations to further
education. Graduate courses are offered in the summer
Admission
If
Bloomsburg University, he or she is eligible for transfer to
Categories 530 or 540; otherwise, the student is transferred
to Category 510 after nine semster hours have been
Saturdays in order to provide opportunity for teachers and
mat they are
whose undergraduate record
quality point average lower than 2.25.
individuals
their
in their
category makes an average of 3.0 or higher in the
six -year period.
Schedule of classes
who
application for admission indicated an intention to pursue a
CATEGORY TV (540)
from an
accredited college with a quality point average of 2.0 or
This category comprises graduate students
who have no
higher (A=4), payment of a non-refundable application fee of
undergraduate deficiencies for the master's degree programs
$15, and
that they are pursuing.
fulfill
any additional requirements established by
A
student must be in Category 540
7
in
order to be eligible to apply for admission to candidacy
for a master's degree.
A
who
student in Category 540
In terms other than regular semesters, the
determined
has
not attained admission to candidacy after completing 12
semester hours of graduate work
is
maximum
of one semester hour per week of
at the rate
is
full-
time course work.
The normal load of a graduate
transferred to Category
510 unless an extension of time has been granted by the
is
dean of Graduate Studies. The request for extension of time
half stipend
must certify that the delay was the result of circumstances
beyond the control of the student and must be endorsed by
permitted.
the student's adviser.
Numbering
CATEGORY V (550)
assistant
on
stipend
full
six to nine semester hours; that of a graduate assistant
is
No
nine to 12 semester hours.
overload
on
is
of courses
Courses numbered 500 or higher are open only
to
graduate students. Courses numbered below 500 and listed
This category comprises students
who have been
admitted to candidacy for a master's degree.
Category 550
is
An
in this bulletin are
individual in
510 if his
below 3.0 or
transferred to Category
cumulative grade point average
falls
a degree
if
he has
Graduate students
in the
may be
It is
applied to
understood
calibre in their independent study
and
their
papers.
in Categories 520, 530, 540,
Transfer of credit
and 550
Supervisory Certificate Program are assigned to
The
advisers.
advanced undergraduates.
limited to 12 semester hours.
work of graduate
on Time Limit.)
Advisement of graduate students
and
is
to
such courses that
in
that graduate students enrolled in these courses will exhibit
not completed his program within the time limit (see
section
open also
The number of credits
A maximum
of six semester hours
taken in other approved colleges
duties of the adviser of a graduate student are
master's degree.
The
in
may be
graduate courses
credited toward a
transferred courses
must have been
to serve as consultant in the planning of the student's
taken in residence; they must cover content which
program and
program or recommended by the adviser for
elective credit; they must have grades of B or higher. In case
a course has been taken on a branch campus of a university,
choice of courses, to certify
in his or her
approval of the course as part of the student's degree
program, to endorse the student's application for degree
candidacy, and to arrange for a comprehensive examination
it is
if
required by the program.
The
adviser
is
is
required
in the student's
it
will
be construed as a residence course
if
full-time graduate
accommodated to take a degree program on that
campus. The student must request permission of the dean of
students are
appointed by the dean of Graduate
Studies upon recommendation of the department of the
the Graduate School with written approval of his or her
proposed specialization.
adviser for transfer of credits into the graduate program.
An
interview with the adviser
is
required prior to
and prior
registration for graduate courses
first
Pass/fail grades will not
Students with undergraduate deficiencies should
registration.
consult with their adviser early for advisement
and
Registration
Students register for graduate courses through the Office
Students in Category 510 are not assigned to advisers.
They submit
their registration materials directly to the
Office of the
Dean of Graduate
They may regard
Studies.
dean of Graduate Studies as an adviser
in
credit.
special
course approval.
needed
be accepted for transfer
to each subsequent
in
case assistance
of the Dean of Graduate Studies. Registration for
undergraduate courses must be handled either through the
the
Office of the Registrar or the Office of Extended Programs.
is
choosing courses or in interpreting academic
Attendance at classes
regulations.
A
Credit
student
who
is
absent from a graduate class for a
reason mat can be verified as urgent
is
entitled to a
reasonable amount of assistance from the professor in
Credit
is
measured
in
semester hours at the rate of one
semester hour for 15 hours of lecture-discussion work plus
final
examination.
making up the work
permission to
was missed. This includes
that
make up an examination
given the class
during his or her absence and the late submitting of
assignments that were due during the period of absence.
Semester hour load
the student's responsibility to provide the verification
requested
During a period in which he or she is engaged in fulltime employment, an individual may enroll in a maximum
of six semester hours in a given semester. Overloads are
when applying
for the privilege of
It is
if
making up
the
work missed.
Withdrawals
permitted only upon approval by the dean of Graduate
Studies.
Approval
is
given only
in the
most unusual
circumstances.
The maximum load
is
8
12 semester hours.
A graduate
student
may withdraw from
applying to the dean of Graduate Studies.
for a full-time student in a semester
requested prior to the date established
If
by the
a course
by
withdrawal
is
registrar as the
1
midpoint of the semester, the grade in the course is W. If
if the student is
withdrawal is initiated later, the grade is
The graduate
W
currendy passing the course; otherwise, the grade
The
is
grade and in determining a refund
is
Graduate assistantships
the Office of the dean of Graduate Studies.
A limited number of graduate assistantships are
available for full-time graduate students.
made
to the
department
performed.
Arrange to take the standardized examination, if any,
required by your department. This must be taken before you
graduate assistant in one year
The maximum amount
Graduate students are required
to pay a fee for any testing required by their department.
Payment for the Miller Analogies Test must be made to the
university Business Office. Fees for other testings will be
payable to the organization through which arrangements are
made
that
is
is
may be
earned by a
$4,235. Appointments are
maximum sum
either for this
Application
which the service would be
in
Examinations
or one-half of this sum.
The graduate assistant on full stipend is responsible for 1
to 20 hours per week of service. The graduate assistant on
half stipend is responsible for 5 to 10 hours per week of
service.
Grades and averages
made.
A
held in reserve
the date of the latest
class meeting prior to the filing of the withdrawal request in
can be presented for candidacy.
is
degree has been completed.
E.
of withdrawal used in computing a
official date
credit earned in this term
until the baccalaureate
comprehensive examination
may be
set
An
in
uV
specialization
by the department as a degree requirement.
examination
in
defense of a master's thesis
usually required of students
who
choose to write a
Grades given for graduate courses
is
are:
A-Distinguished; scholarly work that exhibits
thesis.
independence and intellectual maturity (4 quality points)
B-Good
Master's thesis
(3 quality points)
C--Fair; acceptable toward a master's degree
program
within limits (2 quality points)
If
a master's thesis
a committee
is
is
included in the student's program,
appointed by the dean of Graduate Studies
is
acceptable in a degree program (1 quality point)
E—Failing (0 quality points)
I--Incomplete; work must be completed within four
from individuals nominated by the student's adviser. The
committee
D-Not
months unless die period
responsible for guiding the study, certifying
extended by the dean of Graduate
is
approval of a written report both in form and content,
Studies for adequate reason.
arranging for the defense, certifying satisfactory completion
grade
of the thesis, and determining the grade.
opportunity to
Three bound copies of the
thesis
must be
filed
with the
dean of Graduate Studies.
The student
is
responsible for following
all
may
Where
master's degree include a departmental paper, such a paper
one
that
is
grows out of a course and therefore
does not require special registration nor carry
Compleuon of a departmental paper must be
its
own
certified
in the senior
not
made
up, the
denied further
Progress
in
with approval of the dean. The
W are described
in the
V-Audit
CR—Course repeated
credit.
by
the
adviser as a part of the application for graduation.
Graduate courses
is
paragraph on withdrawal.
the requirements for a concentration for a
interpreted as
is
RI-Removal of Incomplete grade
N--No grade, no credit
regulations governing the grade of
obtained in the Graduate Office.
work
to
W—Withdrawn
be
If the
N, and the student
complete the work.
changed
R -Research
of the
thesis procedures specified in a special bulletin that
is
year
The cumulative quality point average (QPA) is
computed by the following process: (1) Multiply die
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)
A senior who is registering for the semester (or
summer
term) in which he or she will complete the
requirements for a baccalaureate degree and
who
requires less
divide
by
the
sum of
the semester hours for all grades that
entered the computation.
only the
When
a course has been repeated,
last entry is used.
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
Repeating courses
requisite undergraduate courses with graduate courses
No course may be repeated more than once (See section
on Grades and Averages for effect on the quality point
provided the
total
of undergraduate and graduate courses does
not exceed the normal loads as stated herein.
The recommendation of
average.)
the student's undergraduate
adviser, including his or her certification that the
Academic standards
undergraduate courses listed will complete the baccalaureate
requirements, must
accompany the application for admission
The student must pay the graduate
Each program
that leads to a master's degree requires a
to graduate courses.
minimum
application fee.
courses with grades below
of 30 semester hours of graduate credit. Credit for
C
is
not accepted toward the
requirements for the degree.
The
RESEARCH
79.591
student's cumulative quality point average at time
IN
EDUCATION
3 semester hours
of admission to candidacy and for graduation must be a 3.0
or higher.
Elective course to be chosen with the
approval of the program adviser.
Admission
to
candidacy for a
master's degree
Admission
to the
candidacy for a master's degree
to
is
subject
In addition to the above basic courses, the candidate
must complete a specialization of at least 21 semester hours
for a minimum of 30 semester hours. The requirements for
following conditions:
•
The
the specializations are stated in the appropriate sections
student must be in Cateogry (540) (See
on
course descriptions.
section on Categories for Graduate Students.)
•
Transcripts of
undergraduate and previous
all
graduate study must be on
Dean of Graduate
•
Arrange
file in
The Master
the Office of the
Studies.
to take the standardized examination, if
any, required by the department
This must be
The Master of Arts degree
taken before being presented for candidacy.
Effective with the 1986
fall
by
their department.
the Miller Analogies Test
must be made
university Business Office.
testings will
be payable
Payment
in
for
student must
offered in art studio, art
is
offered
business administration.
The Master of Science degree
to the
is
offered in biology,
communication disorders (audiology, speech pathology, and
Fees for other
education of the hearing impaired), early childhood
to the organization
education, special education (behavior disorders, learning
through which arrangements are made.
The
is
and communication.
The Master of Business Administration degree
history,
semester, graduate
students will be required to pay a fee for any
testing required
of Arts, Master of
Business Administration, and
Master of Science degrees
disabilities,
mental retardation, gifted/talented, exceptional
an application for admission
to candidacy with the dean of Graduate Studies after
nine semester hours (or immediately after 12
persons), nursing, and instructional technology.
semester hours) of the proposed program. Under
corresponding department's section of course descriptions.
file
certain circumstances, the
extension of time.
The
dean
may approve
an
application must be
endorsed by the student's adviser; the endorsement
presumes that the adviser has had adequate
for
each major are described
For admission to candidacy for the M.A., M.Ed.,
M.B.A., and M.S. degrees, see die section on Admission
Candidacy for a Master's Degree.)
student who is applying for candidacy for the
Master of Education degree must have filed with
the dean of Graduate Studies evidence of possession
are related to the duties generally performed
of a valid teaching
directors of programs.
certificate.
In case enrollment in a curriculum or in certain required
courses thereof
is restricted
due
to limited capacity,
inform an advisee
who
is
making
may
admission to candidacy
being deferred until space can be assured.
It is
objectives of the Supervisory Certificate Program
supervisors
who
will
work
The program
be able
is
and non-
of Education degree
Supervisor in Special
Supervisor Elementary
Education
Supervisor Reading
Education
School of Education are required
Instruction
Supervisor Social Studies
Supervisor Early
Childhood
offered in biology,
Supervisor Curriculum and
Supervisor Science
Services
in the
develop
to
the
Supervisor School Health
Three courses
designed
certification are offered in the following areas:
Supervisor Communication
is
is
to provide instructional
effectively with professionals
Studies of the reason for the delay in filing the application.
The Master of Education degree
elementary education, and reading.
first line
professionals in directing the activities of a given field (See
responsibility of the student to inform the dean of Graduate
The Master
by
supervisors, department chairpersons, coordinators, and
supervisory section of this catalogue.) Programs leading to
satisfactory progress that
his application for
The
leadership and
and a
admission has been established, the adviser
endorsement of
to
and recommends candidacy.
A
priority for
in the
Supervisory Certificate Program
opportunity to formulate judgment about the
student's ability
The requirements
Supervisor in Foreign
Languages
for the degree:
Supervisor Mathematics
60.501
MAJOR PHILOSOPHIES OF
Penn
State University, in affiliation with
Bloomsburg
University, offers approved programs leading to
EDUCATION
3 semester hours
Pennsylvania certification of vocational educators as
supervisors of vocational 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.
10
Master's degree equivalence
with
certificate
since 1917 in order to
some of
the major developments in the Soviet
make contemporary
Union
affairs in that
country more understandable. Combining lectures, films,
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania makes
available a
slides, outside speakers, readings,
and discussion,
more
master's degree equivalence certificate (significant for salary
serve to give them sufficient background to
purposes only) upon evidence that the applicant has
evaluate what they will experience while in the
completed graduate courses
stated in a bulletin that
in
accordance with requirements
may be
secured from the Bureau of
SOCIALISM:
09.427
university
resources to
No
fulfill
welcomes teachers who wish
responsibility
is
to use
is
constructed for this purpose, and no
assumed by the
university;
3 semester hours
A
selecting courses for this purpose.
however,
Students
purpose are classified
to take courses for this
in
survey of socialist philosophies from Biblical times
on the theories of Marx, Engels,
and including review of the major historical
to present concentrating
Lenin, and
students are invited to consult the dean of Graduate Studies
when
USSR.
THEORY AND
its
the course requirements for the certificate.
formal program
will
HISTORY
Teacher Certification in the Department of Education.
The
it
readily
Mao
events surrounding socialist development.
who wish
Category
SPECIAL TOPICS
09.580-589
1-3 semester hours
510.
Special Topics provides an opportunity for graduate
Graduation
It is
the responsibility of the student to apply for
graduation not later than the final date stated in the official
secured at
The
A
form to apply for graduation may be
the Graduate Office.
graduate calendar.
payment of graduation fees (and binding
fees
if
also are listed in the official graduate calendar.
lists,
will
minimum
The
dates
time necessary to compile graduation
who
files
degree requirements to receive a
certifying that the requirements for the degree
letter
have been
completed and stating the date upon which the degree
is to
be formally conferred.
INTERDISCIPLINARY
STUDIES
Interdisciplinary 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 or her adviser to determine the appropriateness of
these courses for a particular degree program.
COURSES
(Code 09)
09.401
HISTORY AND POLITICS OF THE
USSR
3 semester hours
This course seeks to give students sufficient
background
in history
1-6 semester hours
Provides a work-study experience jointly administered
by an academic
faculty
member and
a sponsoring employer.
This course also provides the opportunity for an internship
an application for graduation after
be included in the first subsequent
commencement; however, a student is eligible upon
all
GRADUATE INTERNSHIP
experience across disciplines at a graduate level.
the specified date will
completion of
instructor.
applicable)
order diplomas and academic regalia, and complete
student
Prerequisites for each special topic
be determined by the
09.590
other necessary details.
A
three semester hours.
dates for completion of thesis and department
papers, comprehensive examinations, defense of thesis,
provide
students from any graduate program to expand their
knowledge from a previously learned experience or to
explore a new learning experience not offered on a regular
basis. Each Special Topic course can carry from one to
and
political science to enable the
student to better understand the
USSR.
It
will provide
them
09.599
THESIS
3-6 semester hours
COLLEGE OF ARTS
AND SCIENCES
BIBLIOGRAPHY AND
LITERARY RESEARCH
20.493 (503)
3 semester hours
History of literary scholarships, study of book
production and practice in preparing specialized
HUMANITIES
bibliographies and in planning scholarly projects.
RHETORIC OF LITERATURE
20.494
LANGUAGES AND
CULTURES
3 semester hours
Study of major rhetorical devices used by writers
MASTER'S RESEARCH PAPER
20.500
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
6 semester hours
An
FRENCH
to
(Code 10)
extensive and creditable scholarly paper on a topic
be determined by the student
in conjunction with his or
her adviser.
STUDIES ABROAD
10.597
in the
various literary genres.
STRUCTURE OF ENGLISH
20.501
3-6 semester hours
College-organized programs abroad.
3 semester hours
A
linguistic study of
modem
English and
its
varieties
including phonology, morphology, lexicography, and
GERMAN
syntax.
(Code 11)
LANGUAGE
3-6 semester hours
College-organized programs abroad.
A detailed
3 semester hours
College-organized programs abroad.
modem
linguistic theory to
Prerequisite:
(Code 20)
20.509
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
of
20.501 or comparable graduate or
JOURNALISM FOR HIGH SCHOOL
TEACHERS
3 semester hours
For high school teachers who offer courses
AMERICAN
journalism or advise the school newspaper:
SOCIETY
in
staff recruiting;
organization; gathering, writing, editing news; writing other
3 semester hours
and philosophical perspectives on the
historical development and current status of English and
other languages in American society.
Social, political,
A
in application
classroom situations.
undergraduate course in structural linguistics.
ENGLISH
20.482
English with
Experimental, project-oriented course
3-6 semester hours
IN
Modem
APPLIED ENGLISH LINGUISTICS
20.503
STUDIES ABROAD
LANGUAGE
to
attention to the history of the English-speaking peoples.
(Code 12)
20.413
survey and analysis of the major language
changes from Anglo-Saxon
SPANISH
12.597
HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH
20.502
STUDIES ABROAD
11.597
MILTON
3 semester hours
comprehensive study of the poetry and prose of John
Milton.
journalistic forms; libel, censorship,
freedom of press;
business, lectures, workshops, field trips.
20.521
Main
CONTEMPORARY SHORT STORY
lines of
3 semester hours
development of the short story from the
mid- 19th 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
20.492
An
LITERARY CRITICISM
examination
to the present
in
the genre.
3 semester hours
depth of major critics from Aristotle
with emphasis on application of
principles of primary genres-drama, novel, poetry
independent study
12
in
20.522
MODERN DRAMA
critical
and on
varied areas of literature and aesthetics.
3 semester hours
Main
forces and
movements
in
modem drama
selected dramatists from the time of Ibsen.
through
CONTEMPORARY NOVEL
20.524
3 semester hours
Writers and the trends of the novel in the
modem
3 semester hours
few selected plays are closely read. From this study
are developed topics in biography and dating, textual history,
sources, and contemporary and earlier intellectual influences.
A
with emphasis on British and American works.
MODERN POETRY
20.526
SHAKESPEARE
20.549
era
3 semester hours
Reading of a comprehensive selection of modem
poetry, British and American. Emphasis on appreciating the
art of the poems, on recognizing the modem spirit in them,
and on viewing them as part of a historical development of
DRAMA
3 semester hours
Trends
in
comedy and tragedy from
LITERATURE FOR THE
ADOLESCENT
Goldsmith, and Sheridan.
3 semester hours
AGE OF JOHNSON
20.559
3 semester hours
Reading, study of books for the adolescent;
consideration of literary qualities, evaluation criteria,
values in literature, approaches to literature,
book
human
selection,
Indepth study of such majors figures of the mid- 18th
century as James Boswell, Samuel Johnson, Oliver
Goldsmith, Richard Savage, Samuel Richardson, Henry
censorship, students' right to read.
and Richard Brinsley Sheridan.
Fielding, Laurence Sterne,
SEMINAR
20331
3 semester hours
For advanced students near graduation. Each student
seminar will pursue his or her own line of study under the
Independent research
in
guidance of the instructor and in an area of study determined
by the student and
register for
the reopening of the
1660 through the 1770s. Among the dramatists
studied are Congreve, Dryden, Wycherley, Steele,
theaters in
poetic tradition.
20328
RESTORATION AND LATER
20356
his or her adviser.
is
based on both such major
personalities
and minor authors of the period.
20.563
19TH CENTURY
NOVEL
3 semester hours
Notice of intention to
seminar must be given the instructor of the
Development of
course at least two months before the course begins.
literary
A
the Victorian age.
the novel
is
a major literary form of
study of such major English novelists
as Austen, Scott, the Brontes, Dickens, Thackeray,
MAJOR BRITISH AUTHORS
20332
Trollope, Eliot, and Hardy.
3 semester hours
Supplementary readings are
in
other novelists of the period and in secondary source
Study of one or more major writers in English
Authors included vary with each presentation of
materials.
literature.
ENGLISH ROMANTIC POETS
20.565
the course.
3 semester hours
STUDIES IN BRITISH
20333, 534, 535
Important segments of the work of the major romantic
LITERATURE
of each writer.
course
20.569
is
work and thought
background of the
poets to disclose the characteristics of the
3 semester hours
Specialized areas of British literature such as literary
forms, ideas, and movements. Content varies each time the
offered.
period and
its
Some
attention given to
literary forebearers
and descendants.
VICTORIAN LITERATURE
3 semester hours
20342
EARLY ENGLISH DRAMA
An
3 semester hours
The growth of a
native
drama from
the closing of the theaters in 1642;
Middle Ages
the
emphasis
is
indepth study of
some
aspect or combination of
literary significance in the Victorian
to
Age
author(s), genre,
specific works.
on
Shakespeare's contemporaries and Jacobean dramatists.
20.582
AMERICAN LITERATURE: EARLY
3 semester hours
CHAUCER
3 semester hours
Major works with emphasis on the mind and art of
20343
Chaucer and considerable attention to the Middle English
language. Medieval background and various specialized
Prose writers and poets of Colonial and Federalist
America: Bradstreet, Taylor, Edwards, Franklin, Paine,
and Tyler. An intensive study of
Jefferson, Freneau,
Puritanism and
its
role in the literature of this period.
scholarly problems also are included.
20.583
20347
ELIZABETHAN POETRY
3 semester hours
lyric, and
Elizabethan poetry, particularly the sonnet,
narrative of the 1590s,
is
examined
for structure, origins,
and influences. Students are encouraged
the
works of individual poets.
to
develop topics on
Major
AMERICAN LITERATURE:
MIDDLE
writers of the
3 semester hours
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:
20.584
Beyond
•
MODERN
3 semester hours
Since
achieves
much of 20th
its
the core courses, students will select
classes in keeping with their specific academic
and career
century American literature
At
greatest intensity in being critical of native,
traditional values, the course
interests in consultation with the
graduate adviser.
examines such representative
which
the conclusion of the semester in
students complete 24 semester hours of
writers as Dreiser, Anderson, Lewis, Frost, Eliot,
coursework, an application for comprehensive
Hemingway,
examination must be
Fitzgerald,
and Faulkner.
is
MAJOR AMERICAN AUTHORS
20.587
students'
3 semester hours
The comprehensive
test that
examines
knowledge of philosophy,
theory, and
application of material covered in courses taken
Study of one or more major writers in American
Writers included vary with each presentation of
to that point but
must include
of
at least three
the four core courses.
literature.
the course.
filed.
a six clock hour essay
•
COMMUNICATION
The comprehensive examination will be read and
evaluated by at least three members of the
graduate faculty.
(Code 23/25)
•
In the event of failure
on the examination or any
part thereof, the student will be given one
Master of Arts Degree
in
opportunity to retake the part(s) failed.
Communication
•
Students anticipating continued graduate work in
a doctoral program are
recommended
to enroll in
23.598 Master's Research Project. This
Entrance requirements:
option would be taken in lieu of one three credit
A bachelor's degree
minimum
university with a
and a
QPA of 3.00 on
A minimum
course not including core courses.
from a recognized college or
overall
QPA
of 2.75
a 4.0 scale in the major.
Retention requirements:
of 2-3 basic speech communication
courses including, but not limited
to,
•
public
communication, persuasion, business
communications, etc. Applicants without such
•
A minimum
grade of
the four core courses.
this
preparation will be expected to enroll as auditors
in
minimum
Students must maintain a
of 3.00
GPA
for all courses taken.
speaking, interpersonal communication, survey of
requirement
B must
be earned
in
each of
Students unable to meet
may be
given the opportunity to
retake a course after a review of special
25.104 Interpersonal Communication and/or
circumstances by the graduate faculty committee.
other course(s) as determined by the graduate
committee.
Three
letters
undergraduate professors or others
ability to
to
•
comment on
The Graduate
Record Exam (GRE)
score of
and quantitative
A
who have
the
the applicant's potential
•
the verbal
•
Applicants
and direction
who do not meet each of the
may request an interview with
program graduate faculty
may
petition in writing for a
Completion requirements:
A minimum
14
by
the
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
23.501
NATURE OF COMMUNICATION
3 semester hours
Primarily a theoretical survey of the major categories of
the field of communication.
23.502
The following four core courses are required:
Nature of Communication
23.501
Introduction to Communication
25.501
Research
Interpersonal Communication
23.502
Organizational Communication
23.445
INTERPERSONAL
COMMUNICATION
3 semester hours
of 30 graduate credits must be
earned.
•
of nine semester hours of courses
to discuss special
waiver of entrance requirement(s).
•
A maximum
in enrolling in
requirements
circumstances or
Communication
student's adviser.
one-page statement describing the student's
the program.
•
of nine semester hours of courses
offered in other departments as approved
tests.
objectives, goals,
minimum
Studies.
with a
950 combined on
A
offered by die Department of
successfully complete a graduate program.
minimum
•
Electives:
of recommendation from
A
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.
ANCffiNT RHETORIC
25.505
NON-PRINT MEDIA
23.503
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
A
and
survey of the history and theory of radio, television,
Theoretical emphasis combined with practical
film.
experience gained through field trips and media projects.
The ancient
rhetoricians Aristotle
Longinus, and Quintilian. Emphasis
critical
concepts of these
men
is
and Plato, Cicero,
on the analysis and
with a study of later
interpretations of their works.
PRINT MEDIA
23.504
An
3 semester hours
in-depth examination of publishing from the
historical, theoretical,
and other
critical
25.510
CURRENT PROBLEMS
IN
SPEECH ACTrVITIES
3 semester hours
viewpoints.
Current speech practices in the secondary school.
MASTER'S RESEARCH PROJECT
23.598
Methods of
3 semester hours
Independent research on a topic approved by the
25.515
student's adviser(s).
PUBLIC ADDRESS
initiating,
improving, and expanding speech
programs.
ADVANCED PERSUASION AND
PROPOGANDA
3 semester hours
Techniques of attitude modification through persuasion
(Code 25)
and propoganda. Practical application of the techniques by
ORGANIZATIONAL
25.445
each student.
COMMUNICATION
3 semester hours
of
An explanation of the theoretical and practical aspects
how communication patterns develop in organizations.
25.520
ADVANCED ORAL
INTERPRETATION
3 semester hours
INTRODUCTION TO
COMMUNICATION RESEARCH
25.501
An
overview of the
fields
Understanding and appreciation of
developing
3 semester hours
in communication
of research
skill in
literature
through
reading aloud. Selecting, adapting, and
preparing material for presentation in high school classes.
Prerequisite:
Consent of instructor
and an examination of the contributions of professional
speech communication organizations, graduate studies, and
research.
Historical, descriptive, experimental,
25.530
ADVANCED RADIO AND
TELEVISION
and
A pilot thesis is
evaluating research studies are examined.
required of each student to demonstrate competency in
research techniques and the use of bibliographical resources.
3 semester hours
Practice and study of techniques of television
announcing, writing (news and drama), directing, program
planning, and performing.
25.502
The
RHETORICAL CRITICISM
and
television.
3 semester hours
The development of
Prerequisite:
Beginning course
in radio
and
television
nature of rhetorical criticism.
rhetorical theory
theorists.
Instructional radio
Laboratory hours required.
from the Homeric period
Methods of
to the
modern
25.585
intermediate period (1600-1850), and methods of the
SPECIAL TOPICS IN
COMMUNICATION
the critics during antiquity, the
modem
3 semester hours
Specialized study by the class.
critics.
The
subject varies by
semester.
25.503
HISTORY AND CRITICISM OF
AMERICAN PUBLIC ADDRESS
25.586
SPECIAL TOPICS IN
COMMUNICATION
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
Evaluation and discussion of the development and
America in terms of the speaker,
speech, and times. American speakers selected from a crosssection in history prestudied from the viewpoints of
biographical background nature, and extent of speaking,
application of rhetoric in
25.587
SPECIAL TOPICS IN
COMMUNICATION
3 semester hours
audience reaction, the speaker's basic ideas, his or her
preparation, arrangement
and
style, basic
philosophy, and
25.504
BRITISH
25.590
MASTER'S RESEARCH PAPER
3 semester hours
platform behavior.
ORATORY
3 semester hours
Burke, Fox, Sheridan, George, Bevan, Churchill, and
other orators in the 17th through the 20th centuries.
Analysis of style, philosophies, effectiveness, and their
contribution to rhetoric theory.
MASS COMMUNICATION
The unique
multi-level studio offerings, which allow
students of different degrees of experience (different levels of
(Code 27)
discipline) to
TELEVISION PRODUCTION AND
DESIGN
27.511
studio, provides a natural
The goals of
practical aspects of planning
the curriculum are to develop the full
potential of each candidate through a personalized
3 semester hours
Course focuses on the
work within one
structure for further advanced-level work.
and
program of
study which will emphasize the communicative power of the
producing video tapes for specific instructional purposes.
individual's personal, mature,
Covers pre-production planning, production activities, and
research and one's works of
The
post-production editing.
and unified statement through
art.
faculty of artist- teachers, each of
whom
are
specialists in their respective disciplines, will provide the
ART
variety of approaches
and instruction needed
in
each area of
concentration.
Master of Arts
in
Art Studio/ Art
Concentration of advanced study
History
graduate
in six
studio areas:
Program
description:
Advanced Ceramics I, II, in, IV
Advanced Drawing I, n, in, IV
32.520, 21, 22, 23 Advanced Craft I, n, EI, IV
32.530 31, 32, 33 Advanced Graphics I, II, IH, IV
32.540, 41, 42, 43 Advanced Painting I, H, HI, IV
32.550, 51, 52, 53 Advanced Sculpture I, U, HI, IV
32.593 Advanced Independent Study in the Studio Arts
Graduate art history courses
32.500, 01, 02, 03
This Master of Arts in Art Studio degree program
emphasizes the development of creative and scholarly
competencies in one or more of the following studio areas:
drawing, ceramics,
crafts, graphics, painting,
or sculpture
with concurrent or parallel work in the areas of art
history, the
philosophy and psychology of
education,
art, art
and visual aesthetics for a minimum of 30 credits.
The Master of Arts in Art History program is designed
to
provide an advanced knowledge base, writing proficiency,
and research
skills
enabling the student to pursue a variety of
professional options.
A minimum of 30 credits is required
including a thesis based on the student's area of interest.
in art (a B.A.,
I must
BP.A., or
B.S. degree in art education) from an accredited institution of
Early European Art
31.575 Readings and Research
in Oriental
31.580 Readings and Research
in Architectural
Art History
Art
in
Advanced Visual
Aesthetics
31.595 Directed Study
Art History
in
30.590 Current Theories
in
Art and Art Education
30.591 Visual Arts for the Exceptional Child
higher education.
Students applying for admission under Plan
have not graduated with a curriculum
in art
II
30.595 Thesis
who
only the general graduate school requirements for admission
Art
admission materials must include
official
of grades, an 8 x 10 inch plastic sleeve of slides
representative of one's creative
work
for art studio majors
and a one-page statement of one's objectives and philosophy.
Upon acceptance, students are required to appear for a
personal interview with die department chairperson and an
adviser to be assigned in their major field.
At
this time,
any
and a course of study planned.
A
and exhibition of creative work also are required as
part of the program of study for art studio majors.
thesis
with the exception of independent study, which carries
variable credit and thesis with 3-6 credits.
permanent art
Art gallery,
collection
The department operates
the
collection, slide
Haas Gallery of
Art,
which
monthly exhibitions of varied art forms. A special
exhibition of student art work is held annually, and an
exhibition organized and planned by students in the art
features
gallery course
an
is
held in the spring of each year. In addition,
art student intern
the Presidents'
maintains a small art gallery space in
Lounge of
the student union.
The Department of Art maintains an extensive
permanent art collection of more than 300 pieces with works
displayed throughout the campus.
Course offerings:
The Master of Arts program
All the above courses are three semester hours each
must meet not
but also the requirements established by the Department of
In the seminar
room, a
student slide curator assists in classifying, cataloging, and
is
consistent with the Art
Department's present philosophical goals and will be a
continuation of the present undergraduate level program.
16
in
31.571 Readings and Research in Later European Art
31.592 Readings and Research
apply under either of two admission
deficiencies will be noted
31.570 Readings and Research
31.585 Art and Culture of France
Students applying for admission under Plan
transcripts
31.565 Readings and Research in American Art History
History
have earned a baccalaureate degree
Initial
Contemporary Art
History
Admission Requirements:
plans.
in
History
In
program of study will be designed. Opportunities for
interdisciplinary and off-campus experience are available.
may
31.560 Readings and Research
History
conjunction with the student's committee an individualized
Students
32.510, 11, 12, 13
filing
over 40,000 units contained
slide collection.
in the
department's
35mm
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
GENERAL AND ART EDUCATION
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
A research paper or research project
on eventual application.
will
3 semester hours
advanced survey of the evolution of architecture in
the western world from the Pharaonic Egyptian period
through the contemporary 20th century. Typical and
outstanding examples of each period studied will be
discussed and researched by the general student. Imperative
to an understanding of the physical structures studied will be
An
(Code 30)
30.590
READINGS AND RESEARCH IN
ARCHITECTURAL ART HISTORY
31380
an analysis of the type of society and the rationale for the
creation of such an architecture.
be required.
ART AND CULTURE OF FRANCE
31.585
ADVANCED VISUAL ARTS FOR
30.591
3 semester hours
A
EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN
The importance of
his
world
is
stressed.
3 semester hours
Art seen in relation to
a means of enriching
Visits will
art activity as
and stimulating a special
child's
Emphasis
awareness of himself and
is
study-tour of France with specific attention to French
placed on those positive
be made
also will
students and
3-6 semester hours
cultural environment.
in the plastic arts
READINGS AND RESEARCH IN
CONTEMPORARY ART HISTORY
late 19th
movements
emphasizing
viable aesthetic positions
artistic
and perceptual
awareness and concern with environmental relationships.
3 semester hours
from the
DIRECTED STUDY IN ART
HISTORY
31395
in art
3 or 6 semester hours
century to the present with readings and
The advanced study of a
research for advanced students.
topic in the area of art history.
Following an intensive review of the scholarly
31365
READINGS AND RESEARCH IN
AMERICAN ART HISTORY
literature in
the field, a paper, meeting contemporary standards of
publication in the field, will be required under the direction
3 semester hours
Advanced study of
advanced
3 semester hours
Advanced study of images and
detailed study of contemporary
for
READINGS AND RESEARCH IN
ADVANCED VISUAL AESTHETICS
31.592
(Code 31)
A
cultural interest
be offered under Extended Programs
members of the community.
ART HISTORY
31.560
and
and around Paris and specific areas of France where the
emphasis is for the particular course of study. This course
possesses.
THESIS
and
social
in
aspects for creative activity which the handicapped child
30.595
its
to places of artistic
of a faculty adviser.
the history of visual art in America.
ART STUDIO
31370
READINGS AND RESEARCH IN
EARLY EUROPEAN ART HISTORY
(Code 32)
3 semester hours
The
ADVANCED CERAMICS
32.500
topics relating to the periods
from Pre-Historic
The
to the
student will define in writing his present level of
knowledge and competency. From
gothic.
I
3 semester hours
research focus for this course will be on specific
this
information, he or
she can then prepare a plan of study that will allow for a
31371
READINGS AND RESEARCH IN
LATER EUROPEAN ART HISTORY
direction of work.
The student
will
own
be responsible for
making and
firing his or her
32.501
ADVANCED CERAMICS H
work.
3 semester hours
The period from
the early Renaissance through French
Impressionism provides the thrust for
3 semester hours
this course.
At
31375
READINGS AND RESEARCH IN
ORIENTAL ART HISTORY
This course
is
intended to
by
Oriental Art in the broadest sense of the word:
the art
problem relating
Advanced Ceramics
in
study
to the experiences
I.
ADVANCED CERAMICS HI
32.502
3 semester hours
and
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.
architecture of the ancient
selecting a specialized
gained
3 semester hours
be an advanced survey of
this level, the student will intensify his or her
The
student will 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
levels will facilitate a continuity in
learning.
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ADVANCED CERAMICS
32.503
IV
ADVANCED GRAPHICS
32.530
3 semester hours
At
work should reflect a
The student will be
I
3 semester hours
professional and philosophical attitude.
Advanced level exploration of traditional and/or
experimental printmaking methods. Emphasis on
required to have an exhibition of his or her work.
personalized imagery and technical proficiency.
this level, the student's
ADVANCED DRAWING
32.510
ADVANCED GRAPHICS H
32.531
I
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
An
exploration of advanced drawing techniques and
involvement of personal expression and imagery required.
ADVANCED DRAWING n
32.511
Exploration of advanced level printmaking including
color and color registration procedures.
ADVANCED GRAPHICS
32.532
Emphasis will be on the development of individual
themes and projects.
DT
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
Focus on personalized forms for potential thesis
(Students are expected to be innovative and
statement.
proficient in the technology of printmaking.)
ADVANCED DRAWING
32.512
III
3 semester hours
Focus on personal expression and imagery
and innovation.
for potential
thesis statement--self-direction
ADVANCED GRAPHICS
32.533
IV
3 semester hours
Concentration on the selected forms for a unified thesis
statement.
ADVANCED DRAWING
32.513
IV
3 semester hours
ADVANCED PAINTING
32.540
Search into purpose of painting with specific attention
thesis statement.
to traditional
ADVANCED CRAFTS
32.520
I
levels of experimentation with
contemporary
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
idioms
methods-
glazing,
egg tempera, and
underpainting.
3 semester hours
Advanced
ADVANCED PAINTING H
32.541
3 semester hours
in crafts design.
independent planning for each student for
all
Exploration into different approaches of painting for
individual expression.
ADVANCED CRAFTS
four levels.
ADVANCED PAINTING
II
Individual concentration on specific media and related
Continued development
into maturity of individual
architectural space.
Intense involvement with refined design
more defined
HI
style-special emphasis on mural painting designed into
schemes, systems, and variations that are oriented toward an
increasingly
in representational
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
techniques.
Achieving
painting.
32.542
32.521
I
3 semester hours
Concentration and production of drawings for a unified
ADVANCED PAINTING
32.543
singular direction in crafts.
IV
3 semester hours
ADVANCED CRAFTS
32322
Mature fulfillment of personal expression. Painting
III
3 semester hours
Highly independent and mature involvement with
advanced concepts, methods, and processes in a specific
At this level, students begin to develop a
thesis presentation which emerges from studio experiences,
independent research, and from a wide highly selective
exposure to craft objects in museums, galleries, and private
crafts direcdon.
should reflect continuity of intent and
work
will
The
student will define in writing his present level of
knowledge and philosophical
will allow for a direction of
ADVANCED CRAFTS
32323
direction.
From
IV
involvement with advanced concepts
Concentration on completing
or a
one-woman show.
A
final
works
show
quality pieces during
the course.
in
for a one-
ADVANCED SCULPTURE H
32.551
3 semester hours
definitive position paper
reflecting a personal philosophy in crafts is developed.
The
student will continue to experiment while
being concerned with the concept form. At
positive philosophical ideas should begin to
developed.
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this
work. The student will be
responsible for the completion of
3 semester hours
A continued
man
I
3 semester hours
information, he or she will then prepare a plan of study that
studios.
crafts.
selection of
thesis.
ADVANCED SCULPTURE
32.550
A
style.
be prepared for exhibition and
still
more
grow and be
this level,
ADVANCED SCULPTURE
32552
PUBLIC POLICY AND BUSINESS
40515
III
3 semester hours
At
this level, the student's
significant transition
definite direction in
work should
reflect
3 semester hours
Public policies affecting the economy:
a
from experimentations to a more
technique and aesthetic opinion.
free enterprise.
Intensive analysis of selected areas of
economic policy
ADVANCED SCULPTURE
32553
government
art
while maintaining an awareness of his or her
responsibility to society.
3 semester hours
student's
work
Selected economic problems of current interest and
concern to our society. Basic economic principles and
This responsibility will be
by an exhibition of the
action.
CURRENT ECONOMIC PROBLEMS
40531
student will continue to produce highly professional
pieces of
fulfilled
related to
IV
3 semester hours
The
historical,
philosophical, and legal basis of regulation; the rationale of
for his or her
theories
and the thinking of recognized economists of the
past and present as revealed in their published works.
thesis.
32580
ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY
COMPARATIVE ECONOMIC
40532
I
SYSTEMS
3 semester hours
The course
3 semester hours
will develop historical foundations,
technicals skills,
photography as
and the creative conceptual component of
A comparison
major forms of economic organization. The
art.
systems; the
32581
of the workings and performance of the
ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY H
modern welfare
communism; and
capitalist
states; state capitalism;
socialism.
3 semester hours
32582
ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY
DT
INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC
POLICIES AND RELATIONS
40533
3 semester hours
32583
ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY
IV
3 semester hours
Application of
3 semester hours
economic and
emerging contemporary problems of
modem
financial anlayses to
32595
DmECTED STUDY
IN STUDIO
ART
3 or 6 semester hours
Continued development of a student's involvement in
one of the selected studio areas following the satisfactory
completion of four levels of advanced study in that areas.
Permission of the instructor and department chairperson is
international
nations trading with one another.
Selected topics include
customs unions; optimum currency
area; international
Impact of governmental
and intergovernmental relations and regulations.
cartels;
and
flexible
exchange
rates.
EARTH SCIENCE
required.
(Code 51)
SOCIAL STUDIES
FIELD TECHNIQUES IN EARTH
51.451
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
AND SPACE SCIENCE
6 semester hours
ECONOMICS
Intensive field and laboratory training in the use of
(Code 40)
equipment and techniques
in the areas of geology,
hydrology, and cartography. Field trips are integral and
40513
ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT
OF CAPITALISM
3 semester hours
OPERATION AND PROGRAMMING
OF THE PLANETARIUM
51.453
Transition from feudalism to capitalism and the
subsequent influence of leading capitalist institutions on
industry, agriculture,
commerce, banking, and
vital
segments of the course.
the social
movement.
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.
40514
LABOR ECONOMIC THEORY
The emphasis of
theory and
its
the course
is
3 semester hours
on labor economic
employment and
inflation.
(Code 44)
Topics discussed include growth
wage
of the labor force and
its
wage
unionism and income distribution,
structures, trade
composition,
theories
and
economics of poverty and minimum wage and hour laws,
and civil legislation. Occupational choices, job search,
labor mobility,
and human
capital formation are included.
Students are exposed to research and methodology
to
POLITICAL SCIENCE
application in analyzing the issues of
meet the research requirements of
the course.
THE DEVELOPMENT OF
44.405
POLITICAL THOUGHT
3 semester hours
A chronological
present
is
survey from the ancient Greeks to the
undertaken to present the ideas of seminal political
thinkers as they grappled with perennial problems.
(Offered
fall
of odd-numbered years.)
AMERICAN POLITICAL THOUGHT
44.409
STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
44.452
AND POLITICS
3 semester hours
to
Analyzes the relationship of American political thought
contemporary political science by using traditional
way
materials in an historical, chronological
them
to
show
institutions.
but reworking
and relevance to actions and
Included are the main ideas of the leading
their relation
political thinkers in
America from the Colonial period
3 semester hours
Presents a description and analysis of state and local
legislatures, executives,
realities
and
of state and local
relations; current policies
judiciaries; the
politics;
myths and
intergovernmental
and problems.
(Offered spring only.)
to the
present
(Offered
fall
RACISM AND SEXISM
AMERICAN POLITICS
44.429
44.458
of even-numbered years.)
foreign policy including the determinants of policy, policy
analysis of the role of Blacks in
the Black
Power movement,
FOREIGN POLICY
3 semester hours
Analyzes the substance, methods, and purposes of U.S.
IN
3 semester hours
An
U.S.
civil rights,
American politics,
and racial conflict.
making machinery, and implementation
44.463
THE
U.S.S.R.
matters.
POLITICAL SYSTEM
3 semester hours
44.437
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
APPLICATIONS
Studies the history, development, ideology, structure,
process, institutions,
3 semester hours
and
policies of die Soviet Political
System.
This course operationalizes the theory of public
administration by using simulations and cases.
44.464
GOVERNMENT AND
OF IRELAND
(Offered spring only.)
POLITICS
I
3 semester hours
44.438
CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYMENT
POLICIES AND PRACTICES
3 semester hours
Presents a survey of historic, social, cultural and
religious developments in Ireland with concentration
on a
study of the government and politics of Northern Ireland and
Public service as a career, die personnel needs of
the Irish Republic.
national and local governments, civil service law, personnel
drama, music, and
Examines contemporary
literature,
art.
systems, and current problems.
44.487
44.440
THE PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS
Reviews
presidential
constitutional issues.
Examines problem areas and
proposals for reform.
(Offered
44.446
fall
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
and congressional politics, public
policy-making roles, executive-legislative relationships,
INTERNATIONAL LAW AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Presents the theoretical and practical implications of the
legal
and organizational
efforts to regulate international
emphasis on international law, the United
Nations, the International Court of Justice, and regional and
relations with
functional organizations.
only.)
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
44.490
I
3 semester hours
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Analysis 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 federal-state relationships.
(Offered
44.447
fall
3 semester hours
Provides for individualized reading, research, and
reporting under conditions of minimal supervision. Projects
must have departmental approval and be underway by
of the
only.)
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW n
first
44.491
related to the individual
on nationalization of the
Supreme Court
Bill
of Rights; rights of persons
accused of crimes, equal protection, and voting
READINGS IN GOVERNMENT
3 semester hours
as they are
and the government, concentrating
rights.
the end
a session.
AND POLITICS
3 semester hours
Studies the decisions of the
week of
Topics are selected on the basis of close consultation
between instructor and student. Designed
for either
group or
individual study.
(Offered spring only.)
44.492
44.448
JUDICIAL PROCESS
3 semester hours
Supreme Court. The nature of
the policy-making
function as well as the impact of policy
American society also are analyzed.
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IN
GOVERNMENT AND
POLITICS
Studies policy making by the federal courts, primarily
the
SEMINAR
making on
3 semester hours
government and politics
in an attempt ot review and unify thoeries and methods of
political science. Emphasizes individualized research
Examines
projects.
selected problems in
FIELD EXPERIENCE IN
POLITICAL SCIENCE
44.496
POPULATION STUDY
45.467
1-6 semester hours
Provides for supervised individual or group activities
A
study of
human
population,
its
and other
distributions, composition,
3 semester hours
major theories,
characteristics,
including internships of a non-classroom variety in applied
changes, and future developments of population; impacts of
areas of political science.
population problems on society as influenced by vital
processes and migration patterns.
45.211
Prerequisite:
SOCIOLOGY
SOCIAL SERVICE PLANNING
45.468
(Code 45)
3 semester hours
An advanced
SOCIAL INDICATIONS
45.441
This course
3 semester hours
designed to reinforce and extend earlier
is
methods by focusing
upon systematic step-by-step understanding, analysis, and
preparation of social indicators at the federal, state, and local
levels of social policy planning and analysis. The emphasis
is on developing student understanding of social indicators
and their use in social planning within all levels of society.
learning in research techniques and
Prerequisite:
45.21
1,
3 16, 460, or equivalent
and applications as well as the social effects of
and social services systems
theories
social planning, social policy,
on people
in service-based, post-industrial socities at all
levels of government.
CONTEMPORARY
ENVIRONMENTAL
45.474
3 semester hours
Some major human problems
pollution, energy,
Prerequisite:
its
various types including mental
and various types of crime and stigmatized behavior
and how it is handled therapeutically and legally:
illness
and treatment.
institutionalization
It
methods of
45.450
last third specifically
examines
SOCIAL
WORK
PROCESSES
its
major theoretical themes, patterns
of living, socio-psychological, and cultural consequences of
Further, the course examines the contemporary
issues, problems,
and punishment.
45.500
II
3 semester hours
and application of concepts from
communication, information, and systems theory to social
work practice.
An
study of aging,
Prerequistie:
rehabilitation
45.211
3 semester hours
A
aging.
current
air and noise
and other resource depletion as well as
SOCIOLOGY OF AGING
45.490
attempts to provide a
broad theoretical perspective as well as concrete examples of
deviance in any society. The
that lead to
increasing population density.
3 semester hours
This course evaluates the presence and function of
deviance in society,
ISSUES
environmental deterioration, particularly water,
SOCIOLOGY OF DEVIANT
BEHAVIOR
45.443
consideration of the social context of the
and programs of the aging.
45.211
SOCIOLOGY OF MASS
COMMUNICATION
analysis
This course
is
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
45.451
industry, particularly
FAMILY COUNSELING
3 semester hours
This course surveys the major theoretical models for
family assessment and intervention. Emphasis
the
problem involved
is
placed on
influence
on production,
home and
events,"
and the use of mass media by the U.S.
abroad.
Students will critique the latest research articles in
at
the field.
in researching the
changing social
composition of rural-urban communities.
Prerequisite:
its
programming, news content, "newsworthiness" and "media
45.511
45.211
SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS
3 semester hours
45.453
Sociological examination of major institutions in the
SOCIAL WELFARE POLICY
3 semester hours
45.465
ADVANCED METHODS OF RURAL
URBAN ANALYSIS
3 semester hours
Probability theory, sampling, and statistical inference
applicable to rural-urban area anlaysis.
on the probleminvolved
Emphasis
in researching the
is
U.S. cross-culturally compared with those in other societies.
Specific institutions will be selected depending on the
interest of the students
45.513
and
faculty.
ADOLESCENTS
IN
AMERICAN
SOCIETY
placed
changing social
composition of rural-urban communities. Prerequisite:
45.211
Study of the role of adolescents
society with special emphasis
interactions in groups
and
3 semester hours
contemporary U.S.
in
on the adolescent's
social
institutions.
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THE CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN
COMMUNITY
45.523
3 semester hours
An
advanced examination of the
community
life, its institutions,
social
dynamics of
organizations, and people
PSYCHOLOGY SEMINAR
48.406
3 semester hours
Provides for an advanced consideration of significant
topics in psychology. Requires reports and discussion of
Course may be repeated with change in
21 hours in psychology and consent of
current research.
within the context of the development of post-industrial
topic. Prerequisite:
society.
instructor.
CURRENT SOCIAL ISSUES
45.525
THEORIES OF PERSONALITY
48.436
3 semester hours
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
3 semester hours
Provides a
ANTHROPLOGY
LANGUAGE & CULTURE
3 semester hours
A
human
and learning points of view.
LABORATORY TRAINING
GROUP PROCESSES
48.451
evolution and contemporary cultures. Topics
IN
3 semester hours
Offers on-going experience on topics including normsetting, leadership,
study of the place of oral or non-oral language in
Prerequisite:
48.101
(Code 46)
46.440
study of theories explaining
development, structure, and organization of personality.
Considers personality from psychoanalytic, social,
individual, self,
data.
critical
problem solving, role playing
cooperation/competition and decision making. Prerequisite:
48.101 and consent of instructor (Offered spring only.)
discussed include dialectal variation, discourse analysis,
multilingualism, language, and cognition and the role of
language
3 semester hours
CULTURE AND ECOLOGY OF
SOUTH AMERICA
46.450
3 semester hours
A
ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
48.453
in education.
survey introduction to the aboriginal, non-literate
America including the ecological
background, archaeology, and cultural patterns.
cultures of South
HISTORY OF ANTHROPOLOGICAL
46.470
THOUGHT AND THEORY
Describes the application of psychological theory and
research to the study of industrial, business, profit, and
nonprofit service, military and governmental organizations.
Emphasizes the interaction of individual perceptions, group
dynamics, and organizational climate and strategies to
maximize the satisfaction and effectiveness of each
component within and between complex organizations.
Prerequisite: 48.101, 251, and junior standing
ADVANCED EXPERIMENTAL
48.464
3 semester hours
DESIGN
This course surveys intensively the leading methods
and theories of anthropological and ethnological
interpretation with special
culture
and
its
emphasis on the concept of
practical application to
modern problems.
PSYCHOLOGY
(Code 48)
conduct, and evaluation of research in the behavioral and
and methods in
scoring, interpreting, and
administering tests and in
skills
reporting results.
48.466
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
THEORIES OF HUMAN LEARNING
48.576
48.101, 160, 281, 282, or consent of
instructor
Analyzes the nature and rationale of various individual
of intelligence. Provides
statistics.
design, analysis,
3 semester hours
tests
employing parametric and nonEmphasizes inferential statistics,
interpretation, and computer utilization.
biological sciences,
parametric
Prerequisites:
INDIVIDUAL INTELLIGENCE
TESTING
48.525
3 semester hours
Presents an advanced consideration of the planning,
3 semester hours
supervision of a psychology faculty
written report of
instructor
its
member
resulting in a
outcome. Prerequisite: consent of
and departmental approval.
Studies the historical and contemporary learning
systems and models which yield principles for practical
48.497
PSYCHOLOGY PRACTICUM
application.
Note:
also are
22
3-15 semester hours
The following
open
to
senior level undergraduate courses
graduate students.
Provides application of psychological knowledge
through study color, observation, and practice in a
community, college, or business
setting.
for a total of 15 semester hours.
By
May
be repeated
consent of instructor.
SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS
Waller Administration Building. The applicant for both the
M.S. and the M.Ed, degree also is requested to submit
scores including the advanced scores in the biological
BIOLOGY
sciences.
(Code 50)
Master of Science Degree
The Biological and Allied Health Sciences Department
in Biology
encourages students to also apply for graduate assistantships
(Thesis Optional)
Purpose:
for both the
academic year and the summer. Contact the
Graduate Committee chairperson of the Biological and Allies
This program
is
intended to prepare the student
Health Sciences Department for application information.
either for admission to a research-oriented doctoral degree
program in biology or employment in a biology or health-
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
oriented profession.
An
Prerequisite:
equivalent.
undergraduate degree in biology or
its
RADIATION BIOLOGY
50.411
Undergraduate deficiencies must be made up
3 semester hours
without credit toward the master's degree.
Requirements:
Studies effects of radiation on living organisms; nuclear
Thesis option— 30 semester hours, 18
structure fundamental properties of radiation; physical,
semester hours including thesis must be in courses
chemical, and organisms; application of radio-chemicals in
numbered 500 or above. A limited number of courses in
other areas may be included on approv al of the department
A
they are clearly supportive of the biology major.
if
biological studies.
number of courses
A
if
may
they are clearly
and contributions toward
is
to
must be
be granted; a
CYTOLOGY AND CYTOGENETICS
50.441
3 semester hours
comprehensive examination administered
by a committee from the department is part of the non-thesis
Studies the structure and function of cytoplasmic and
nuclear organelles of cells. Laboratory studies include
option.
Foreign Language: Proficiency
strongly recommended.
in
a foreign language
is
techniques for
Two
cell,
Master of Education Degree
in
This specialization is intended to enhance the
competence of secondary school teachers of biology by
extending their scholarship in content and method through
formal courses and independent study and research.
An
undergraduate major in biology with
background
in
mathematics and
chemistry adequate for the courses and research to be
undertaken. Undergraduate deficiencies must be
made up
its evolution, and biological function.
Emphasizes mechanisms underlying behavior especially
species-typical behavior. Three hours lecture, 2 hours
laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: 50.1 10 and 371 or consent of instructor
behavior,
ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
50.455
3 semester hours
Provides a practical application of knowledge of micro-
to fulfill the research
organisms; their effects on our environment; methods of
requirement. Also, 60.501 and 591.
Elective:
approval.
Courses are
65.566
is
to
control; sanitation regulations
be chosen with the adviser's
an acceptable elective.
A minimum
trips
of
18 semester hours must be in courses numbered 500 or
taken
A
directed study
and
examination also
seminar presentation of the thesis or
its
results;
may be
a written and/or comprehensive
when
practical.
and
testing procedures.
One hour
Field
lecture, four hours lab
per week. Prerequisite 50.341 or consent of instructor
above.
Examination:
3 semester hours
Presents a description and classification of animal
without credit toward the degree prior to departmental
recommendation for candidacy.
Required: Biology 50.591 or 592
50.332 or 233, 52.211 or 231 or consent
ETHOLOGY
50.454
Purpose:
certification;
tissue preparation.
of instructor
Biology
Prerequisite:
chromosome, and
hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisite:
I
genetics,
50.110 or 120; 50.332 recommended
written and/or oral
Level
made by
lecture.
Prerequisite:
its results
given during the term in which the degree
their solutions
palentology, systematics, and ecology. Three hours per
seminar presentation of the thesis or
required paper (non-thesis option) and
3 semester hours
Studies the major concerns of the theory of evolution
week
supportive of the biology major.
A
EVOLUTION
50.431
in other areas
be included on approval of the department
Examinations:
50.232, 233, 53.141, or consent of
Prerequisite:
examination covering the student's graduate course work also
limited
of four hours per week
instructor
Requirements: Non-thesis option~30 semester hours,
18 of which must be in courses numbered 500 or above.
non-credit research paper and a written comprehensive
A
Minimum
including laboratory.
six
credit thesis (50.593) also is required.
are required.
GRE
50.457
ENTOMOLOGY
3 semester hours
Studies the physiology, morphology, behavior,
classification,
and general biology of the
insects.
A
required.
Application to the program:
collecting period will provide an opportunity for students to
Application materials
collect,
are available through the Graduate Office located in the
mount, and properly display insects for study.
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Taxonomic emphasis limited
Equivalent to five hours per
to order
week
and family.
ADVANCED SPECIAL TOPICS,
BIOLOGY/ALLIED HEALTH
50.481-489
including laboratory.
SCIENCES
50. 1 10 or consent of instructor
Prerequisite:
3 semester hours
ORNITHOLOGY
50.459
3 semester hours
Presents an area of biology or allied health. Three
General biology of birds and the study of bird
identification in the field of
this
hours of credit
song and sight Studies birds of
region in relation to migration, time of arrival, and
nesting.
Some
Two
applied to the biology major, which
Prerequisite:
some background
in biology.
determined by instructor
hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory per week.
study off campus
may be
required.
SYSTEMATIC ZOOLOGY
50.511
50.1 10 or consent of instructor
Prerequisite:
3 semester hours
Study of the diversity of the animal world and the
methods and principles used to examine this diversity. Five
PLANT ANATOMY
50.462
may be
requires the student have
3 semester hours
hours per
week
including laboratory.
Outlines recent concepts of plant anatomy and
historical consideration of classical researchers.
vascular plants.
Reviews
3 semester hours
Morphology, taxonomy, and geographical distribution
Addresses composition and growth of
meristems and the phenomena of subsequent tissue
differentiation to increase appreciation of
events.
of vascular plants. Five hours per
development
and organ
in
order to explain important
relationships.
Two
cell,
hours lecture, 3 hours
laboratory per week.
Prerequisite:
50.463
50.120
including
to biology including negative
and
Two
work
and living
cells
week including
grown
in the
in the laboratory.
Four hours per
laboratory.
filmstrips,
50.532
BIOCHEMICAL GENETICS
in closeups, photo-
illustrations,
3 semester hours
and other special
The study of macromolecular complexes,
hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory per week.
Additional laboratory hours
Experimental studies
laboratory utilize living material obtained from local region
print making, gross
specimen photography, copying, transparencies,
techniques.
3 semester hours
Study of progressive changes or transformations that
control are considered.
3 semester hours
micrography, thesis
DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
Morphogenesis, differentiation, metabolism, and genetics
BIOLOGICAL PHOTOGRAPHIC
TECHNIQUES
autoradiography, nature
50.531
occur during the existence of various plants and animals.
Presents theory and practice of photography as applied
50.471
week
laboratory.
Describes anatomical organization by developmental
and comparative methods
tissue,
SYSTEMATIC BOTANY
50.521
growth, and morphogenesis of the
structure, function,
may be
required.
per week
MEDICAL PARASITOLOGY
3 semester hours
50.551
Presents the life history, physiology, taxonomy, and
morphology of parasites of medical importance
protein
and the regulation of cellular activity with
emphasis on the eukaryotes. Three hours lecture/seminar
synthesis,
to
CONSERVATION OF BIOLOGICAL
RESOURCES
man.
Special attention given to clinical aspects such as
Emphasis
pathology, symptomology, diagnosis, prevention, and
is
3 semester hours
on the theory and practice of
environmental conservation of biological resources and on
treatment Laboratory work stresses identification of
applied ecology. Field trips will be
and preserved material, the
proper handling of specimens, and methods of professional
parasitic disease through living
practices of wildlife, forest,
hours per
week
and
made
to
observe
soil conservation.
Five
including laboratory.
patient interviewing.
Prerequisite:
50.472
50.110 and 52.101 or 111
50.552
LIMNOLOGY
3 semester hours
Chemical and physical aspects of
CELL PHYSIOLOGY
lakes, ponds,
and
streams and of the nature of their biota. Laboratory and field
3 semester hours
investigations will be included.
Applies physical and chemical principles to cellular
Five hours per week
including laboratory.
processes, biochemistry of cellular constituents,
physiochemical environment; bio-energetics, intermediate
50.553
ANIMAL ECOLOGY
metabolism. Three hours lecture/discussion per week.
Prerequisite:
12 hours of biology/chemistry 52.21
231 or consent of instructor
3 semester hours
1
or
Animal environmental
relationships considered at the
levels of individuals, species, populations, the distribution,
in communities and ecosystems.
Emphasis placed on population ecology. Laboratory and
field studies include investigation of physical and biotic
and the role of animals
aspects of the environment.
laboratory
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Five hours/week including
PLANT ECOLOGY
50354
Study of interrelationships
human
environments. Physical and biological factors plus
influences involved in the distribution, associations,
and
3 semester hours
Chemistry of proteins, nucleic acids, lipids,
carbohydrates; intermediary metabolism; introduction to
enzyme chemistry. Three hours
successions of plant populations and communities are
APPALACHIAN MOUNTAINS
Chemistry of the
3 semester hours
fishes,
4 semester hours
amphibians, and reptiles embracing
anatomy and physiology, evolutionary history,
zoogeography, and behavior. Field and laboratory work
includes collection and identification of 'oca fauna. Six
week including
emphasize the methods of analysis of various substances
water, air, and soils. Three hours lecture and 3 hours
laboratory.
and significance
in integrating
Methods and
week.
experiences in high school and middle school chemistry
laboratories.
3 semester hours
A comparison of higher vertebrate adaptations to
various environments with respect to regulation of
52.511
An
3 semester hours
direction of a
student
is
more
advanced courses. Topics include the kinetic theory of
and
solutions,
thermodynamics, kinetics, and chemical
bonding.
Prerequisite:
which the student has
is
Physical chemical topics which are required for
gases, the structure of the solid state, properties of liquids
BIOLOGY
opportunity to carry on an independent
a particular interest. Such investigation
lecture
CHEMISTRY
3 semester hours
investigation in an area of biology in
One hour
ESSENTIALS OF PHYSICAL
body
volume composition, core temperature, and nitrogen
metabolism. Four hours per week
IN
placed on applications of standard
is
of lecture demonstrations also are shown.
fluid
DmECTED STUDY
Emphasis
and 3 hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: One year each of college-level chemistry,
physics, and mathematics.
COMPARATIVE ANIMAL
PHYSIOLOGY
50391
projects for innovative laboratory
laboratory procedures in project-oriented settings. Examples
physiological activities of higher vertebrates. Three hours
50372
CHEMISTRY PROJECT
LABORATORY
2 semester hours
individual glands of the endocrine system are
lecture per
year each of college-level chemistry,
and mathematics.
52.502
studied with respect to their development, morphology,
function, regulation,
One
Prerequisite:
physics,
3 semester hours
The
in
laboratory per week.
ENDOCRINOLOGY
50371
activities
conservation are discussed. Laboratory experiments
their
hours per
human
the impact of
4 semester hours
and water with emphasis on
on each. Natural resources,
earth, air,
environmental pollutants, and chemical approaches to
BIOLOGY OF THE LOWER
VERTEBRATES
Study of
ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY
52301
FIELD STUDIES IN THE
50357
class per week.
52.232, 312, or concurrent
Prerequisite:
Five hours per week including laboratory
investigated.
50.556
BIOCHEMISTRY
52.441
3 semester hours
among plants and their
One
year each of college-level chemistry,
physics, and mathematics.
under the
member of the Department of
Biology.
The
PHYSICS
encouraged to identify a problem, employ an
(Code 54)
experimental design, and analyze data collected therefrom.
Study of pertinent literature
50392
is
a requirement of the course.
MASTER OF EDUCATION THESIS
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
54.421
SOLID STATE PHYSICS
3 or 6 semester hours
Independent research and the preparation of a formal
thesis in partial fulfillment
of the requirements for the degree
of Master of Education in Biology.
50393
MASTER OF SCIENCE THESIS
(See description of 50.592.)
3 semester hours
Physical properties of matter in the solid
quantum concepts,
state.
Basic
crystal structure, electrons in metals,
electrical conductivity, semi-conductors,
band theory, and
the
p-n junction. Dielectric and magnetic properties of matter.
54.422
THERMODYNAMICS
3 semester hours
CHEMISTRY
(Code 52)
Concepts and principles of
classical
thermodynamics.
Thermodynamics of simple systems. Introduction
to kinetic
theory and statistical thermodynamics.
COURSE DESCRIPTONS
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INTRODUCTION TO QUANTUM
MECHANICS
54.450
CURRENT APPLICATIONS OF
54340
MODERN PHYSICS
3 semester hours
An
quantum and
wave mechanics beginning with a review of quantum
radiation theory and proceeding through the Schroedinger
presentation. Treatment includes one dimensional potential
function, the harmonic oscillator, and the hydrogen atom.
Prerequisite: Physics 54.311, 314; Mathematics 53.322
3 semester hours
Application of principles and methods of
introduction to the fundamentals of
probable classroom
MATHEMATICAL METHODS OF
THEORETICAL PHYSICS
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
Development and use of mathematical concepts and
account of the development of physical science
from the time of Copernicus
to the present with attention to
the nature of scientific investigation, assumptions,
constructs,
and models and the
techniques appropriate to further study in graduate-level
physics.
interaction of science with
Examples: lasers and
semiconductors.
54350
An
interest.
holography, nuclear energy, cosmology, and solid state
HISTORY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE
54.480
modem
physics to selected current topics of significance and
Vector calculus, differential equations, complex
variables, special functions.
Fourier analysis, etc.
other thinking.
THEORETICAL PHYSICS FOR
TEACHERS
54352
MATHEMATICS FOR TEACHERS
54.501
OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
Basic mathematical techniques of physics and
chemistlry with applications appropriate to teachers of the
physical sciences.
Methods of trigonometry,
calculus, and
Development of more sophisticated
mechanics, particles and waves, quantum mechanics,
ELEMENTS OF CLASSICAL
MECHANICS AND WAVES
Prerequisite:
A consideration
of modern programs including
PSSC
Physics and Harvard Project Physics covering course
content, laboratory work, philosophy,
kinetic theory.
IN
3 semester hours
A review
in
54.550 or equivalent
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICS
54.560
3 semester hours
and extension of basic concepts and methods
the mechanics of particles and objects, wave motion, and
fields,
etc.
vectors at a level to follow first-year college mathematics.
54310
theoretical aspects
of such basic areas of physics as electromagnetic radiation,
and method of
teaching.
ELEMENTS OF CLASSICAL
ELECTRICITY AND OPTICS
54311
A
RECENT DEVELOPMENT
54.561
in electricity
54312
and magnetism and
3 semester hours
and application of the modern concepts of
relativity, quanta, radiation,
3 semester hours
A consideration of modern programs including ISCS
optics.
ELEMENTS OF MODERN ATOMIC
AND NUCLEAR PHYSICS
A review
and wave mechanics
IN
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE
3 semester hours
review and extension of basic concepts and methods
to
and IPS covering course content, laboratory work,
philosophy, and method of teaching.
1-3 semester hours
Individual investigation (laboratory or theoretical) of an
atomic
and nuclear physics.
INDEPENDENT STUDY
54.570
area of special interest following a plan consistent with the
resources of the department and approved before registration
54320
APPLIED ELECTRONICS
3 semester hours
The construction and
by a supervising professor. Number of
the magnitude of the study.
MASTER'S PAPER PHYSICS
54.592
3 semester hours
transducers and their use in the acquisition, processing, and
An
Theory integrated with laboratory
experience.
results
May
54330
depends upon
characteristics of electronic
devices such as amplifiers, oscilloscopes, meters, and
display of scientific data.
credits
MODERN ADVANCED
extended paper presenting, from a novel aspect, the
of a study in depth of a topic or area
include laboratory work.
in physics.
Pre-registration approval
must be secured from a supervising professor.
LABORATORY
3 semester hours
Laboratory work with
modem
54.599
PHYSICS RESEARCH
3-6 semester hours
instrumentation of
intermediate sophistication in a variety of areas such as
Experimental and/or theoretical research leading
shows new knowledge or
nuclear radiation, magnetic field effects, vacuum, mass
thesis that
spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, lasers, and
the part of the student
interferometry.
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to a
on
original scholarship
Pre-registration approval
must be
secured from a supervising professor. Number of credits
depends upon the complexity and magnitude of the project.
Master of Science in Instructional
Technology
Course offerings
Persons
who
hold a bachelor's degree in any discipline
from an accredited four-year college
may become
degree
candidates and proceed to the master of science degree by
The
Program Description:
master's degree program in
instructional technology addresses the preparation of three
completing a
minimum of 30
semester hours
(credits).
All
courses are three credits unless otherwise indicated.
types of professionals:
those who wish to enter a career in the Gaining and
development sector of business, industry, non-profit
institutions, or government;
•
those
who
already
work
in business, industry, or
health care settings as trainers and developers but
seek a formalized degree structured for their needs
and further development;
F = Fall S = Spring SU1 =
SU2 = 2nd Summer Session
who wish
to
become
instructional technology
Summer
Session
Required core courses (15 credits)
93.583
Human
Resource Dev. (F) or 48.453 Organizational
Psychology (S)
25.585-7 Public Address Seminar (F) or 27.415
Communication Technology (S)*
79.580 Instructional Design
those
1st
and
(F) * or 60.584 Curriculum
I
Instr. (S)
TV
Production and Design (SU2)
resource specialists in private, public, or higher
27.511
education
53.580 Programming for Interactive Video (SU1)
the program concentrates on the
computer and other emerging technologies
The curriculum of
application of the
to education
and training with the emphasis directed toward
and production of computer-based
the design, development,
interactive videodisc courseware.
Master's candidates have
Elective courses (12 credits
an instructional
Instructional
79.582
Author Systems*
53.575
Computer Programming
background typically associated with
an Interactive Video Specialist
More
program curriculum includes study
specifically, the
in the
53.576
Systems approach
C/I models
Psychology of learning
Computer Graphics
for Instructional
53.577
53.578
Pascal for Instructional Applications (SU1)
Design for Instructional Systems Using
Pascal (SU2)
60.578
Group Process
60.579
Supervision of Instruction
60.585
Curriculum and Instructional Evaluation
53.541
Statistical Applications
in
Supervision
Screen design
*Courses under development; to be approved
Theories of Learning
Instructional
for Instructional
Applications (S)
following areas:
Curriculum and Instructional Design
(S)*
Applications (F)
systems approach with the general program theme being
related to obtaining a
U
79.581
the opportunity to experience a variety of state-of-the-art
interactive video configurations through
Design
minimum)
Required
Computing
final
course (3-6 credits-one course
required)
Computing
Programming/authoring
literacy
Computer
assisted instruction
Computer-based interactive video
09.590
Internships
09.599
Thesis
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Video Production and Post Production
Equipment
Aesthetics
Scripting
09.580-589
SPECIAL TOPICS
1-3 semester hours
Editing
Special Topics provides an opportunity for graduate
Technology
Past and current technologies
Emerging technologies
Networking
students from any graduate program to expand their
knowledge from a previously learned experience or to
explore a new learning experience not offered on a regular
basis. Each Special Topic course can carry from one to
three semester hours.
Human
Team
Resource Development
relationship
Interpersonal skills
Organizational psychology
Project
Organizational training
management
will
Prerequisites for each Special Topic
be determined by the
instructor.
GRADUATE INTERNSHIP
09.590
applications of the structured
1-6 semester hours
Provides a work-study experience
initially
administered
by an academic faculty member and a sponsoring employer.
This course also provides the opportunity for an internship
computing materials.
53378
experience across disciplines at a graduate level.
THESIS
09.599
Development of a computer-based
interactive video
DESIGN OF INSTRUCTIONAL
SYSTEMS USING PASCAL
3 semester hours
This course applies the concepts and skills covered in
3-6 semester hours
project using the systems approach.
programming language Pascal
provides the skills essential for the design of instructional
53.577 primarily to the design and development of
instructional learning episodes and, secondly, to the design
of instructional support systems.
25385-7
PUBLIC ADDRESS SEMINAR
3 semester hours
Specialized study by the class.
by the
instructor
The
subject
is
53.580
PROGRAMMING FOR INTERACTIVE
VIDEO
selected
of public address.
3 semester hours
The fundamental concepts of an author language/system
27.415
COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES
3 semester hours
Course provides a review of the emerging technologies
of computers, satellites, cable television, and home media
from the perspective of the historical development, impact
are used to provide for the design
and development of
computer-based courseware that integrates interactive video,
audio, computer-generated text, and graphics.
53.592
SPECIAL TOPICS
3 semester hours
on audiences, economics of the media, regulation of the
media, and business status of the media.
60378
27311
3 semester hours
Course focuses on the practical aspects of planning and
producing video tapes for specific instructional purposes.
Covers pre-production planning, production
activities,
GROUP PROCESSES
IN
SUPERVISION
TELEVISION PRODUCTION AND
DESIGN
and
post-production editing.
3 semester hours
Emphasis is given to group processes, communication
in the group, and organizational goals related to educational
supervision. The focus is on knowledge of and practice in
laboratory experiences in group processes and applicability
to supervision. These experiences are intended to provide
opportunities for experimenting with and evaluating
48.453
ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
3 semester hours
leadership skills and provide a
and
Describes the applications of psychological theory and
research to the study of industrial, business, profit and
60.579
nonprofit service, military, and governmental organizations.
Emphasizes the interaction of individual perceptions, group
dynamics, and organizational climates and strategies to
maximize the satisfaction and effectiveness of each
component within and between complex organizations.
53375
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING FOR
INSTRUCTIONAL APPLICATIONS
3 semester hours
Fundamental concepts of the
BASIC programming
3 semester hours
and materials of
staff supervision, this course defines the
instruction. Emphasis is placed upon the interrelationships
between the humanistic aspects of education and democratic
administrative behavior.
3 semester hours
A
sequel to 53.575 where techniques for creating color,
graphics, and sound are examined and applied to the
development of instructional computing programs.
Roles of contemporary supervision
with respect to educational quality assessment, inter-personal
relations,
60384
and the
catalytic role of the supervisor are studied.
CURRICULUM AND
INSTRUCTIONAL THEORY,
AND DEVELOPMENT
3 semester hours
COMPUTER GRAPHICS FOR
INSTRUCTIONAL APPLICATIONS
objectives, techniques,
supervisory function directed toward the improvement of
DESIGN,
53376
creativity
SUPERVISION OF CURRICULUM
AND INSTRUCTION
Through an examination of the
language are used to provide a foundation for the design and
development of processes needed for the production of
instructional computing programs.
means of promoting
initiative.
Curriculum and instructional evaluation
is
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
curriculum evaluation are an integral part of the course.
53377
PASCAL FOR INSTRUCTIONAL
APPLICATION
3 semester hours
A
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thorough study of the fundamental concepts and
in
79.580
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN
COLLEGE OF
I
3 semester hours
This course introduces the learner to methods of
instructional systems and design to be applied to situations
PROFESSIONAL
STUDIES
within an academic or industrial training classroom or to
types of instructional materials within those settings.
79.581
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN n
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
3 semester hours
This course
is
a sequel to 79.580 where more advanced
aspects of instructional systems including models, theories,
EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS
screen design, and the like are examined.
79.582
AUTHOR SYSTEMS
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
3 semester hours
This course
is
a sequel
to
53.580 where a more careful,
(Code 60)
in-depth study of various interactive video systems and their
60.451
accompanying author systems/languages occurs.
93 383
HUMAN RESOURCES
A comprehensive
DEVELOPMENT
3 semester hours
The course foucses on the current research and theory
management and development of human
related to the
resources in organizational settings.
PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES IN
THE PUBLIC SCHOOL
Specific emphasis
elementary and secondary schools; school attendance,
school health programs, pupil transporation, psychological
services, guidance services.
is
placed on basic principles of behavior, motivation, training
and development, leadership, and performance
in
3 semester hours
view of pupil personnel services
60.501
MAJOR PHILOSOPHIES OF
EDUCATION
in
3 semester hours
organizations.
Modern educational problems and
in the light
trends interpreted
of philosophical viewpoints; study of primary
sources of concepts and philosophies which have influenced
and are influencing education.
SCHOOL AND SOCIETY
60.502
3 semester hours
on the school program of social class, family
and community pressures, and changing patterns and
Effects
standards of
life in
our society. The course aims to foster
understanding of these pressures and patterns so as to enable
the teacher to
work
effectively in encouraging the
good and
reducing the harmful impacts of social forces in
relationships of children.
60.503
HISTORY OF AMERICAN
EDUCATIONAL THEORY
3 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
60.505
COMPARATIVE EDUCATION
3 semester hours
Educational ideas and practices of various countries of
the world are
education.
examined
for their impact
upon our culture and
Particular attention is given to the relationship
of European educational programs to the American
philosophy and practice of public education.
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URBAN EDUCATION FOR THE
DISADVANTAGED
60.506
3 semester hours
A course designed to increase awareness of problems of
the urban educational system.
The course emphasizes
a
growth of sensitivity to the disadvantaged youngster, indepth examination of current research findings in each area
studied, teaching strategies,
GUIDANCE
SCHOOLS
60.530
and resources and approaches
to
problem
THE ELEMENTARY
3 semester hours
Concepts and techniques of the guidance process in the
elementary school; behavioral and developmental problems;
releasing creative capacities of children.
MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION
THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
60.533
IN
resolve major problems. Discussion of polarization on
critical
IN
3 semester hours
areas.
Construction, administration, and interpretation of
60.507
USING NEWSPAPERS IN THE
group
CLASSROOM
personality in elementary schools.
tests
of intelligence, achievement, aptitude, and
3 semester hours
An
activity-centered course that provides the teacher
PROBLEMS IN GUIDANCE AND
COUNSELING
60.550
with an orientation to the use of the newspaper in various
subject areas.
Opportunities for the development of learning
experiences will be provided.
CURRICULUM AND
INSTRUCTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
60.511
3 semester hours
Recent trends
in
3 semester hours
Philosophy of guidance; history of the guidance
curriculum development identifies,
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.
examines, and evaluates selected organizing principles in
determining the content of curriculum and the
TECHNIQUES IN COUNSELING
60.551
3 semester hours
exemplifications of such principles in curricular projects.
Opportunities are provided for the educator to develop
competency
in applying curricular principles to local
educational environments and curriculum development.
Theories, principles, and practices of counseling;
development and use of counseling materials such as
results, educational information, and other pertinent
test
materials.
HOME, SCHOOL, AND
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
60.514
60.552
An
OF GUIDANCE
introductory course in public relations with special
reference to elementary school in which a philosophy of
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.
partnership between
ORGANIZATION AND
SUPERVISION
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
Types of guidance organizations used in schools and
their effectiveness in providing for good guidance.
•
60.561
MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION
THE SECONDARY SCHOOL
IN
SELECTION AND USE OF AUDIOVISUAL MATERIALS IN
60.512
EDUCATION
group
3 semester hours
Advanced study of
process.
the role of
3 semester hours
Construction, administration, and interpretation of
media
tests in intelligence,
achievement, aptitude, and
personality in secondary schools.
in the educative
Includes the critical assessment of mat role, the
60.573
INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATIONAL
ADMINISTRATION
equipment and materials for optimum utility, a
review of contemporary literature in the field, and a
production component that involves advanced work in
television, transparencies, slide-tape, and computer-assisted
examination of the functions and tasks of
educational administration is the primary focus of this
instruction.
course.
selection of
3 semester hours
An
Issues include the evolving school setting, the
meaning, development, and work of school administrators,
60.520
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.
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educational systems analysis, school personnel
administration, administrative and organizational behavior,
and career ladders
in educational administration.
SCHOOL LAW AND FINANCE
60.576
3 semester hours
Consideration
is
INDEPENDENT STUDY
EDUCATION
60.581
given to the limitations established by
and federal law related to the interactions of
local, state,
1-6 semester hours
school personnel. Special attention to recent changes
from judicial decisions. Fiscal control of education
with emphasis on local budgetary problems is a major
resulting
objective.
Designed for teachers
a faculty adviser. The teacher submits a "learning contract"
SUPERVISION
3 semester hours
is
given to the development of ability to
read and interpret educational research and apply
it
an adviser designated by the department chairperson. The
contract details the academic goals and includes a description
EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH FOR
Consideration
to a
school situation. Conclusions concerning curriculum
its
proposed
and a description of a proposal
credit,
Permission to register for the course
report.
approval of the contract. Evaluation
report
flexible.
Designed
engaged
in a
to provide opportunity for a
common
Emphasis is given to
group, and organizational goals related to educational
supervision. The focus is on knowledge of and practice in
laboratory experiences in 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
by
and
direction of a faculty
in the
initiative.
of the college and
A
SUPERVISION OF CURRICULUM
AND INSTRUCTION
is
its
group of teachers
faculty in connection with the project.
is
submitted
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
member. Evaluation
final
is
based upon the
comprehensive written report by
CURRICULUM AND
60.584
INSTRUCTIONAL THEORY,
the objectives, techniques,
staff supervision, this
DESIGN,
course defines the
AND DEVELOPMENT
3 semester hours
supervisory function directed toward the improvement of
is
the
register
the student.
3 semester hours
Emphasis
may
in-service project to use the resources
"learning contract" similar to that of 60.581
seminar reports and a
instruction.
Students
1-6 semester hours
3 semester hours
group processes, communication
Through an examination of
granted upon
is
SEMINAR IN EDUCATION
SUPERVISION
and materials of
the
based on the written
any suitable time; the duration of the experience
60.583
IN
list,
for a final
and an examination by a committee appointed by
at
60379
is
adviser and/or department chairperson.
of the educational process are emphasized.
GROUP PROCESSES
relation to the goals, a reading
of the project in
content and teaching strategies designed for the improvement
60.578
an
in public schools as
opportunity to pursue in-service projects in cooperation with
to
60377
IN
placed upon the interrelationships
This
is
a competency-based course consisting of
between the humanistic aspects of education and democratic
elements providing a base for the student in relevant theory
administrative behavior. Roles of contemporary supervision
associated with the activity of curriculum development.
with respect to educational quality assessment, interpersonal
review, critique, and evaluation of current theoretical
realtions,
and the
catalytic role of the supervisor are studied.
positions
and design methodology are an
A
integral part of the
course.
SEMINAR IN SUPERVISION OF
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
60380
60.585
This
is
CURRICULUM AND
INSTRUCTIONAL EVALUATION
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
a field-based practicum experience that places
the candidate for a
Curriculum and instructional evaluation
Curriculum and Instruction N-12
is
a
supervisory certificate in a cooperative relationship with an
competency-based course consisting of elements providing a
individual in a school setting responsible for the overall
base for the student
planning coordination, implementation, and evaluation of a
evaluation of school curriculum and instruction. Reviews,
school system curricular and instructional program.
The
competency based, and the experiences of the
practicum are shared and discussed in a weekly seminar.
Evaluation of the individual candidate's performance in the
experience is based on achievement of specified
experience
is
critiques,
in current theory
and practice
in the
and application of current thinking and practice
in
curriculum evaluation are an integral part of the course.
competencies.
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PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
Students seeking admission to candidacy must complete
(Code 79)
a written screening examination.
All
RESEARCH
79.591
IN
EDUCATION
first
3 semester hours
A
N-K-3
teacher certification candidates seeking their
instructional
I
certification after
May
31, 1987,
must
demonstrate that they have successfully completed
study of the methods and techniques used in
examinations
educational research; the development and interpretation of
in
program specialization, basic
and general knowledge.
skills,
professional skills,
data and the application to professional problems.
statistical
ELEMENTARY AND EARLY
CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
ELEMENTARY AND EARLY
CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Master of Education Degree
(Code 62)
Elementary Education
WORKSHOP
62.410
This program
Purpose:
is
intended to enhance the
professional competence of the individual as a teacher and
leader through integrated learning experiences in study of die
child, the curriculum, current practice,
PRESCHOOL
1-6 semester hours
A course designed
level undergraduates.
teacher's
for both teachers in-service
Study of selected areas
and upper-
in early
childhood education. Individual or group study of subjects
academic
field.
Instructor Level
Prerequisite:
in the
and the
IN
EDUCATION
I
certification for teaching
elementary school.
,
elementary education; six to 12 semester hours in courses
pertinent to a professional specialization or in an academic
(The general degree requirements are stated
in the
Electives to complete the
3 semester hours
A course designed primarily
for elementary education
students with emphasis on the philosophy, composition,
Master of Education Degree section.)
Electives:
BRITISH INFANT SCHOOL
EDUCATION AND THE
INTEGRATED DAY
62.520
Required: Educational Foundations-60.501 79.591
Master's Research Paper or a departmental paper in
discipline.
of interest or concern in teaching.
minimum
degree
program may be selected with approval of the adviser from
and daily routine of headmasters and assistants, teachers, and
auxiliary personnel, pupils, and their parents. In addition,
family grouping and the integrated day methodology will be
several departments.
stressed as research findings
and recommendations of the
Plowden Report concerning education
Master of Science Degree
in
England.
And
and applications of the British
program in the United States will be explored, and plans for
implementation of adaptable activities and planning will be
finally, the implications
Early Childhood Education
undertaken.
Purpose:
This program
is
intended to enhance the
professional competence of the individual as a teacher of
young children through integrated learning experiences in the
study of the young child, the curriculum, current practice,
and the teacher of young children's areas of interest
Individuals not holding any type of certification can obtain
the N-K-3 certificate. The program also has an option that
enables the teacher with a K-6 certification to obtain an N-K3 (early childhood education) certification.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CURRICULUM
62.521
3 semester hours
A
study of problems related to development,
experimentation, and improvement of curriculum practices
in the
elementary school.
62.522
CURRICULUM TRENDS IN EARLY
CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
A
study of the changing goals and the developing
Required courses: 62.522, 523, 62.590, 62.591, 592,
593:
Master's research paper departmental paper, a
3 semester hours
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.
students
N-K-3
certification will
who complete 36
be granted
programs required
experience/practicum nature. Students selecting to seek
PRACTICES IN TEACHING THE
YOUNG CHILD
62.523
N-K-
3 certification are required to complete 62.594. Practicum in
Early Childhood Education.
Elective: Electives to complete the minimum degree
program or the degree program with the N-K-3 certification
may be selected with approval of an adviser from several
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meet the needs of children who enter
to those
semester hours of graduate study
of which six hours of graduate work was of a field
departments.
to
school with increased experiential background.
3 semester hours
An
young
examination of current practices
child with emphasis
in teaching the
on the developmental aspects of
childhood as they relate to the school program.
KNOWLEDGE AND THE
62.524
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
A
study of the place of knowledge in developing a
curriculum.
The emphasis
by innovative
is
on content as
it is
influenced
practices.
A course designed primarily
students in which the emphasis
on the philosophy and
composition of values clarification as
will
3 semester hours
A study of the problems resulting
interest
is
for elementary education
it
applies to the
elementary school child. Practical and theoretical aspects
CURRENT PRACTICES IN
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SCD2NCE
62.525
VALUES CLARIFICATION IN THE
62.533
CURRICULUM IN THE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
from the increased
of children in science and the need for science
methods and materials
and for implementing science
be stressed as well as techniques for helping children
begin to build a value system by which they can
live.
Emphasis will be placed on methods which aid the teacher
becoming aware of the emotional needs of children,
humanizing of the education process, and improvement of
in
working/learning relationships with others.
instruction in the elementary grades;
for nurturing these interests
CREATIVITY FOR TEACHERS
62.534
3 semester hours
instruction within the limits of the interests of children are
This course
presented and evaluated.
is
intended to help teachers to
creative in their approaches to their students
62.527
SOCIAL STUDDZS IN THE
matter.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
recognizing the creative child, and development of the
3 semester hours
An
is
on understanding creative process,
creative potential of student
and
teacher.
examination of contemporary trends and current
research in the disciplines of the social sciences as a basis
for
Emphasis
CURRENT TOPICS IN
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
62.539
development of a conceptual framework for a social
3 semester hours
studies program.
An
62.528
LANGUAGE ARTS IN THE
MODERN SCHOOL
investigation of current thinking
3 semester hours
and
its
1-6 semester hours
Comparable
practical application.
LITERATURE FOR CHILDREN
THE ELEMENTARY GRADES
to 60.581.
SEMINAR IN ELEMENTARY
EDUCATION
62.583
IN
1-6 semester hours
3 semester hours
A survey of ways
that children
and methods that are effective
become acquainted with
may
in
INDEPENDENT STUDY
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
62.581
in various
aspects of the language arts; the place of the language arts in
the curriculum; current research
and research
aspects of elementary education.
A study of problems related to instruction
62.529
become more
and subject
Comparable
encounter literature
in the encounter.
to 60.583.
Students
work with children
in a story-telling experience, discover ways other than
through reading by which children may experience literature.
children's books,
CURRENT RESEARCH AND
DEVELOPMENT IN EARLY
CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
62.590
3 semester hours
62330
AWARENESS OF ENVIRONMENTAL
EDUCATION PROBLEMS FOR THE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
3 semester hours
This course
designed to help the classroom teacher
is
organize environmental education activities.
Areas of
An
work
examination of recent
in the field
literature
and experimental
of early childhood education-pre-school,
kindergarten, primary. Characteristics of the learner,
learning environment, learning materials, and innovative
programs. These departmental paper and/or curriculum
projects are initiated in this course.
content, problem-solving activities, material sources, the
use of resources, curriculum building, development of an
62.591
awareness of environmental problems, and possible
solutions to them.
Camping and a camp
3 semester hours
fee are required.
A
62.531
LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
OF THE YOUNG CHILD
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
AWARENESS ACTIVITIES AND
MATERIALS FOR THE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
survey of child development and
its
the early school years.
The development of
from ages two through
eight.
relationship to
the
young
child
1-3 semester hours
An
opportunity for students to broaden their
experiences in environmental education.
camp
Camping and a
fee are required.
Prerequisite:
62.530
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IDENTIFICATION AND
PRESCRIPTION OF THE NEEDS
OF YOUNG CfflLDREN
62.592
examination
is
oral
program.
in this
the techniques of identifying of the physical,
emotional, social, and mental needs of young children and
INTRODUCTION TO THE TEACHING
OF READING
63.540
developing appropriate prescripture procedures.
ORGANIZATION AND
ADMINISTRATION OF
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
62.593
comprehensive written and/or
a graduation requirement
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
3 semester hours
A course in
A
Examination:
3 semester hours
On
examination of trends
development of competence
reading instruction;
in
in the
use of different
approaches to the solution of reading problems.
3 semester hours
A
study of the various programs in early childhood
DIAGNOSIS AND PRESCRD7TION
63.541
READING REMEDIAL READING
education with emphasis on the expansion and
IN
administration with regard to the selection of personnel,
DIFFICULTIES
evaluative techniques, and curriculum procedures, school
3 semester hours
law, finance, and other appropriate subjects.
Diagnostic and remedial procedures emphasizing both
standardized and informal techniques, analysis of extreme
PRACTICUM IN EARLY
CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
62.594
reading disabilities, preparation of a case study, stress of
corrective
6 semester hours
An
individually prescribed course of study and activity
based on (but not limited
to)
of
how
and remedial procedures, and a working knowledge
to write prescriptions for clients with reading
problems.
previous experience and
academic achievement Consent of program coordiantor and
63.542
department chairperson required.
PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF
READING
3 semester hours
62.595
INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTTON-PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES FOR
relationship to reading, their subsequent effect on reading
THE CLASSROOM
achievement.
Psychological foundations of learning theories, their
3 semester hours
An
analysis of practices, principles,
individualizing instruction.
and procedures
for
63.543
READING CLINIC
modes
for adapting conventional instructional
3 semester hours
Clinical experience in the diagnosis
to
and remediation of
reading and/or learning disabilities; diagnosis, development,
individualized settings.
administration,
MASTER'S RESEARCH PAPER
62.599
I
Experiences include procedures
and evaluation of individual programs; case
studies.
3 semester hours
Student demonstrates ability to employ accepted methods
Prerequisites:
Six hours selected from 63.541, 548,
542, and consent of director.
of educational research in the solution or intensive study of
some problem area of
interest or
concern to him or her: The
63.544
READING CLINIC n
3 semester hours
problem area selected for the research project must be related
to the
curriculum that the student
Clinical experience in the
pursuing.
is
development of reading
skills
and comprehension with persons who may or may not have
READING
remedial and/or learning disabilities. Combined with
(Code 63)
63.543 gives experience with
Continued
all levels.
evaluation of individual programs, case studies.
Master of Education Degree
Reading
Purpose:
This program
teachers to
become reading
is
in
Prerequisites:
intended to prepare experienced
63.545
supervisors or specialists through
learning experiences in diagnostic and remedial techniques,
insights in
psychology of learning, means of stimulating
enjoyment of reading, training
in supervision predres,
and
in
Level
I
teacher certification; a basic course
Elective:
reading
Departmental paper
selected dependent
upon the needs and
educational background of the student
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A
who
will or
may become
involved with the supervising and programming
A
discussion of types
of federal and/or school reading programs as well as a
Elective courses from disciplines other than
may be
3 semester hours
course for the reading personnel, specialists,
responsibilities of a reading program.
teaching of reading.
Required:
ORGANIZATION, ADMINISTRATION, AND SUPERVISION
OF READING PROGRAMS (K-12)
supervisors, and administrators
clinical practice.
Prerequisites:
Six hours selected from 63.541, 542,
548, and consent of director.
summary of
the requirements of
write a federal
program are an
ESEA
Titles,
and how
to
integral part of this course.
63.546
READING IN THE CONTENT AREAS
65.571
3 semester hours
Designed for teachers in grades four to 12. Procedures
and materials presented in word perception, special reading
and study skills, vocabulary development, dictionary skills,
and
EVALUATING TEACHING IN
MIDDLE AND SECONDARY
SCHOOL
3 semester hours
Improvement of
instruction through self analysis.
Micro-teaching techniques, planning dimensions,
library techniques.
63347
SEMINAR IN READING
reference to the
self-
Designed for teachers with special
appraisal techniques.
work of cooperating
teachers.
3 semester hours
Independent work in the study of recent research
of reading as
curricular, materials,
is
65.581
applied to the departmental paper.
field
New
it
in the
and procedures of teaching
1-6 semester hours
reading.
63.548
See 60.581.
LEARNING DISABILITIES AND
READING INSTRUCTION RELATION
TO READING
65.583
This course
is
See 60.583.
designed for the reading specialist and/or
reading supervisor.
Language disorders as a factor in
i.e., auditory and visual
65.599
MASTER S RESEARCH PAPER
Perceptual abilities,
3 semester hours
modalities for learning disabilities. Recent research in the
area of learning disabilities.
63349
SEMINAR IN SECONDARY
EDUCATION
1-6 semester hours
3 semester hours
learning.
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN
SECONDARY EDUCATION
methods of educational research in the solution or intensive
study of some problem area selected for the research project
must be related to the curriculum that the student is
TEACHING READING TO THE
HEARING IMPAIRED/LANGUAGEHANDICAPPED CHILD
Principles, practices, methods,
Student demonstrates the ability to employ accepted
pursuing.
3 semester hours
and materials of teaching
(Code 60 and 65)
SUPERVISION
reading to the hearing impaired/language handicapped;
discussion, reading, clinic practices with clients,
and
library
research.
Specialization for the Supervisor of Curriculum
SECONDARY EDUCATION
(Code 65)
65360
DEVELOPMENT OF THE
SECONDARY SCHOOL
CURRICULUM
and Instruction (N-12)
Certificate
Program
Purpose: The supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction
Program is designed for candidates seeking certification with
district-wide responsibilities and includes designing,
coordinating, improving, evaluating, and extending
instruction from N-12.
Prerequisites: (1) Candidates must provide proof of a
3 semester hours
Problems related to development, experimentation, and
improvement of curriculum practices in the secondary
Pennsylvania teaching
school.
Certificate
certificate.
(2) Candidates
must
provide evidence of at least five years of teaching experience.
(Experience on an Emergency Certificate or an Interim
is
not acceptable).
Required: Candidates must complete a minimum of 30
65330
INSTRUCTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
IN MIDDLE AND JUNIOR HIGH
SCHOOLS
3 semester hours
Inquiry into the role of early secondary education by
analyzing historical trends, curricular patterns, instructional
and personnel structure of this organization unit
Emphasis on teacher behavior, student values and attitudes,
designs,
and instructional designs peculiar to the junior high, middle,
and intermediate schools.
graduate credits from the seven areas of competency.
(1)
Curriculum and instruction-theory, design, and
(2)
Curriculum and early childhood, elementary,
(3)
Research
development
middle, and secondary education
(5)
management, and administration
Group dynamics
(6)
School law and finance
(4) Supervision,
(7) Practicum-field
experience
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Specialization for the Subject
(K-12) Certificate
SPECIAL EDUCATION
Area Supervisory
Program
(Code 70)
This program
Purpose:
is
designed for the person with
primary responsibility of supervising and directing the
activities
given
Master of Science Degree
in Special Education
of professional and non-professional employees in
fields.
Prerequisites:
(1)
Concentration in area for which
certification is sought.
in the field for
which
(2)
At
Purpose: This program
least five years of experience
certification is
sought (Valid
certificate in the field)
Required:
A minimum of 21
graduate study in the
semester hours of graduate
hours of graduate courses from the following areas:
management and
is intended to improve the
competence of the teacher of exceptional individuals, to
develop potential for leadership and to prepare for further
(1)
administration, (2) principles and practices
school supervision, (3) school law and finance, (4) group
dynamics, (5) research techniques, (6) curriculum
in
development, and (7) practicum-field experience.
Prerequisites:
field.
Applicants must hold, or be eligible
for,
a current Pennsylvania teaching certificate for special
education --Level
Program
I.
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, 515,
525, 526, 544, 554, 591, 599-master's research paper or
departmental paper (optional)--or 36 semester hour program.
Learning
disabilities:
70.505, 532, 544, or
appropriate reading course, 70.560, 590, 599~master's
research paper or departmental paper (optional)--or 36
semester hour program.
Behaviorial disorders:
70.570, 571, 572,
599-
master's research paper or departmental paper (optional)--or
36 semester hour program.
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Master of Science Degree in Special
Education with a Specialization in
LANGUAGE n
70.432
Exceptional Persons
Designed
Purpose:
This program
is
who wish
designed for the professionals
expand their knowledge and
develop new skills for working with the exceptional person.
Prerequisite: Applicants must possess an earned
baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
not in education
and must meet
all
to
Program
to select
exceptional children basic and refined written language
skills.
options:
70.450
3 semester hours
Fundamental principles
skills in his or
her
techniques applicable
own
Prerequiste:
70.455, 490, 501, 502, 517, 526, 532, 544,
552, 559, 560, 562, 570, 599 master's research paper, or
departmental paper (optional)--or 36 semester hour program.
70.451
in Special
Educaltion with a Specialization in
Gifted/Talented Persons
new
who
A
student-centered
3 semester hours
workshop approach in analysis of
methods, research, and philosophies currently
in
secondary special classes.
70.455
LEARNING DISABILITES
Applicants must possess an earned
all
entrance requirements as stated in the
current Graduate Studies booklet.
Program Options: Applicants
will
in use in the
various teaching aids and machines related to student projects
baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
and must meet
METHODS FOR SECONDARY
skills for
working with gifted individuals.
Prerequisite:
70.101, 200, 250, and/or 251
teaching of special education students. Practice in the use of
designed for individuals
wish to expand their knowledge and develop
range of elementary levels of
SPECIAL EDUCATION
Master of Science Degree
is
and a variety of teaching
approaches, and materials for the special education teacher.
70.516, 565, or 591, five of the
This program
to, the
for,
Organization of programs, curricular
special education.
Required courses:
to select
METHODS FOR ELEMENTARY
SPECIAL EDUCATION
discipline.
Purpose:
70.101, 231, and 62.371 or equivalent
Prerequisite:
courses outside of special education, to acquire
and
for
reading.
Applicants will have the opportunity
additional information,
following:
Course content includes methods and materials
teaching penmanship, spelling, syntactical structure, and
entrance requirements as stated in the
current Graduate Studies brochure.
3 semester hours
to aid the student in preparing to teach
A
3 semester hours
symptoms of specific
study of the characteristics and
learning disorders.
Students are introduced to diagnostic and
educational procedures used with learning disorders.
have the opportunity
courses to acquire additional information and
skills
related to their particular situation.
Required Courses: 60.591 or 70.565, 517, 518,
62.534, 70.519, 552, 592, 599 master's research paper or
departmental paper (optional)--or 36 semester hour program.
Emphasis is on perceptual and conceptual factors in the
development of language skills.
(For individuals who have not had a previous course
in
learning disabilities.)
70.490
SPECIAL
WORKSHOP
1-6 semester hours
Temporary special workshop seminars designed to
focus on contemporary trends, topics, and problems in the
field
of special education. Lecturers, resource speakers, team
teaching, field experience and practicum,
related techniques.
70.491
new media, and
Usually are funded projects.
SPECIAL
WORKSHOP
1-6 semester hours
(Refer to description of 70.490.)
70.492
SPECIAL
WORKSHOP
1-6 semester hours
(Refer to description of 70.490.)
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ADMINISTRATION AND
SUPERVISION OF EDUCATION
FOR EXCEPTIONAL INDIVIDUALS
70.501
IDENTIFICATION AND
EVALUATION IN GIFTED/
70.518
TALENTED EDUCATION
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
Application of fundamental principles of school
administration and supervision to the areas of exceptionality
and
problems unique to each. School law, teacher
to
This course
assist students to
is
designed to provide information that will
become
familiar with physical, mental,
emotional, and social characteristics of the gifted/talented and
recruitment, inservice education, organization and integration
to use
of special education and ancillary services, evaluation of
procedures to identify, evaluate, and classify the
special provisions,
and finance as these bear on special
formal and informal assessment devices and
gifted/talented so that appropriate individual educational
programs may be provided
education.
Ways
for them.
of developing
informal assessments, gathering, and storing observational
MENTAL RETARDATION
70.502
information and classifying gifted/talented students according
3 semester hours
to individual educational
needs will be covered.
Intensive review of research pertaining to etiology of
mental retardation, classification systems, and diagnosis.
CURRICULUM AND PROGRAM
DEVELOPMENT IN GIFTED/
TALENTED EDUCATION
70.519
Includes study of brain injury, familial retardation, research
on learning
tests.
characteristics,
and evaluation of psychological
from other
Criteria distinguishing mental retardation
3 semester hours
The purpose of
problems.
this
course
is to
provide in-service
teachers, administrators, interested parents,
and others with
comprehensive theoretical and practical approaches to
70.505
SEMINAR IN LEARNING
teaching gifted/talented individuals.
DISABILITIES
present a variety of approaches that can be combined or
3 semester hours
This course
is
designed to
the behavioral characteristics
facilitate
integrated into a unique plan to
fit
The
and cognitive development of
It is
each individual's needs.
with concentrated emphasis in learning disabilities.
prerequisites
limited to those
who have
to
CURRICULUM AND MATERIALS
FOR LOW FUNCTIONING
MENTALLY RETARDED
70.525
specifically
intended for those graduate students seeking a master's degree
is
is
an in-depth study of
children with specific learning disabilities.
Enrollment
intention
3 semester hours
the necessary
and with the approval of the
instructor.
Designed
to give the student intensive study
and
understanding of the trainable mentally retarded child.
Emphasis on curriculum development, methods, and
CURRICULUM AND MATERIALS
FOR THE EDUCABLE MENTALLY
RETARDED
70.515
3 semester hours
materials to be used with the trainable mentally retarded
child in school.
Research, methods of diagnosis and
differentiation, implications for training,
and psychological
planning.
Problems-oriented course concerned with principles and
procedures of curriculum and materials development and
Designed
construction.
to further
special education teacher's
VOCATIONAL WORK STUDY
70.526
PROGRAM
develop and/or refine the
competence
in
developing
3 semester hours
adequate, meaningful curricular experiences for the retarded at
various levels.
Investigation and analysis are concerned with
skills at
manual
various developmental levels. Research criteria and
information are applied to job performance and adjustments
70.516
PSYCHOLOGY OF EXCEPTIONAL
and
INDIVIDUALS
is
3 semester hours
Symptomatology, personality formation, and
developmental and therapeutic consideration for the
to the
community and
provided
in
to job opportunities.
job analysis for
skills
Experience
involved and in
surveying job adjustments of handicapped adults.
70.532
exceptional individual.
COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
OF EXCEPTIONAL INDIVIDUALS
3 semester hours
EDUCATION OF THE GIFTED
70.517
INDIVIDUAL
development
3 semester hours
Principles
programs
to
and practices
that are
modifying school
conserve and develop to the optimum degree the
more able individuals. A study is made of
teaching techniques and devices used effectively in both the
capabilities of the
elementary and the secondary school.
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Review of research and
analysis of language
in relation to intellectual
and speech
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.
DIAGNOSTIC AND REMEDIAL
TECHNIQUES
70.544
preschool and elementary school programs; conditions
motor disabilities, self-care, academic,
and psycho-social aspects of physical disability; preresulting in severe
3 semester hours
vocational and vocational adjustment of the physically
Diagnostic and remedial techniques and instruments
used with children in special education programs. Critical
handicapped; and current issues related to research and
evaluation of applicability of each to the child in relation to
litigation.
causes and conditions of exceptionality. Development of
skills in interpreting
selection
and writing case
histories
and reports
in
READING AND INTERPRETING
RESEARCH IN SPECIAL
EDUCATION
70365
and application of remedial techniques and
evaluation of progress.
A course in
Prerequisite:
tests
and measurements or
3 semester hours
its
This course
equivalent.
is
designed to aid the student
in reading,
understanding, and evaluating the results of statistical and
SPECIAL PROJECT
70352
competency
in
may be
upon and conducted under supervision of a
staff
answered by various
agreed
member.
DISORDERS OF WRITTEN
statistical
procedures, a knowledge of
the basic steps of hypothesis testing, an analysis
FOUNDATIONS OF BEHAVIOR
DISORDERS
70370
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
least
i.e.,
is
designed for graduate students with at
minimal background
in the area
of written language,
decoding and encoding processes. Course content
An
information-based course covering the
characteristics of children with behavior disorders,
approaches to remeditation, general principles of classroom
includes a review of the development and acquistion of
and writing. In-depth study of specific
etiological factors, developmental, and remedial
reading, spelling,
disorders,
and
comparison of excellent and poor research designs, and the
development of an ability to detect misuse of statistics.
COMMUNICATION
This course
Areas covered
introduction to the type of research questions that can be
an area of special education for the
involving service to the exceptional person
others.
include a working knowledge of basic statistical terms, an
exceptional child. Library research or individual projects
70354
by
behavioral research carried out
3 semester hours
Designed to further student's own interest and
management, simulated problem solving, ideal academic
models for children with behavior disorders, research
findings, and sources of information.
techniques and practices will be included. Specific topics for
scholarly research papers will be determined according to
individual needs, experience,
and
interest.
INTERVENTION WITH BEHAVIOR
DISORDERED INDIVIDUALS
70371
Students will be
3 semester hours
required to demonstrate proficiency in all aspects of written
A
language.
field-based experience
where majors meet
in class
and
are given assignments to perform in their classrooms.
70359
SEMINAR IN EDUCATION OF
EXCEPTIONAL INDIVIDUALS
Observations are made, and feedback
3 semester hours
Research oriented and devoted
may be
strategies are multiplied for
all.
theoretical or practical.
Consideration
SEMINAR ON BEHAVIOR
DISORDERS
70372
is
3 semester hours
given to those that are of individual interest to the student.
A regularly
70360
provided. Results of
in its entirety to
problems in the education of exceptional individuals. The
problems
is
interventions are shared in group class sessions, and
scheduled seminar group composed of those
NEUROLOGICALLY IMPAIRED
who have completed
INDIVIDUAL
behavior disorders sequence. The group will deal with
3 semester hours
Terminology necessary
to interpret diagnostic reports,
classroom techniques for managing brain-injured individuals,
preparation to
work with
reading
new
the
first
two courses
in the master's
research and discussing implications for
applications, as well as future directions, moral issues
more advanced systems of management and
and
instruction.
individuals with specific learning
disabilities that are related to neurological
dysfunction and
concomitant behavior.
70362
PROBLEMS OF INDIVIDUALS
WITH IMPAIRED 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
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COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
DIAGNOSTIC AND TEACHING
PRACTICUM IN LEARNING
70.590
DISABILITIES
(Code 74)
3-6 semester hours
Opportunity to work
a structured setting on a one-to-
in
one and small group basis. Practicum is the culminating
activity wherein the teacher will apply the knowledge
previously acquired in academic courses through the
The purposes of the graduate program in
communication disorders are (1) to prepare clinicians in
speech and language pathology and audiology for schools,
making
needs, planning, and carrying out programs and
child's future educational
program.
is
designed to
clinics
and
(2) to prepare teachers of the
Students in speech and language
who wish
the Certificate of Clinical
to meet requirements
Competence of the American
Speech and Hearing Association should
3 semester hours
who
and
pathology and audiology
PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED
This practicum course
hospitals,
hearing impaired.
PRACTICUM IN TEACHING THE
MENTALLY RETARDED AND
70391
Communication Disorders
Purposes:
interpretation of diagnostic reports, evaluating children's
recommendations for the
Master of Science Degree
in
department's sheet of requirements.
facilitate in-service
the hearing impaired
may
for
refer to the
Students in education of
satisfy the requirements for
conducted as part of his or her regular professional
assignment Permission to register for the course must be
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: (1) for speech and
obtained from the instructor assigned to supervise the
language pathology audiology-an undergraduate major in
practicum.
this field or the
training for teachers
are currently certified to teach the
mentally retarded and physically handicapped.
select an area of
Students will
primary interest to them; and under closely
supervised conditions (by the instructor), the project will be
certification
training
INTERVENTION IN GIFTED/
TALENTED EDUCATION
70392
is
designed to
impaired-an undergraduate curriculum that included teacher
facilitate practical training
equivalent of a minor in communication disorders.
of
individuals interested in acquiring a gifted/talented master's
degree.
The student
will,
deficiencies including clinical
(2) for education of the hearing
certification together with courses constituting the
3 semester hours
This course
make-up of
and practicum
under close supervision by a
made up without graduate credit.
Required courses: Master's research paper or department
paper; courses and practicum to fulfill requirements for the
Deficiencies must be
department faculty member, select an area of interest and
desired credentials selected subject to the approval of the
contract for a project that enables the student to demonstrate
adviser.
a mastery of a set of competencies considered germaine to
Elective courses:
the objectives of this course.
must be obtained from the
Permission for
this
course
Elective courses
may be chosen
with
approval of the adviser from categories 70, 74, and 48.
instructor to supervise the
practicum.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
70395
INTERNSHIP
3-6 semester hours
Internship in special education.
74.403
Supervision to take
place in schools or educational situations under supervision
INTRODUCTION TO MANUAL
COMMUNICATION FOR THE
HEARING IMPAIRED
3 semester hours
of the local supervisor and graduate faculty.
Studies the basic sign language vocabulary and
70399
MASTER'S RESEARCH PAPER
3-6 semester hours
Opportunity to employ accepted methods of educational
research in the solution or intensive study of
area of interest or concern.
some problem
The problem area
fingerspelling techniques used in
communicating with
is placed on
hearing impaired individuals. Emphasis
developing proper receptive and expressive skills-required
for an effective
communication process
to occur.
selected for the
research project must be related to the exceptional person.
74.452
ANATOMY OF SPEECH AND
HEARING MECHANISMS
3 semester hours
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.
Prerequisite:
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74.351
PSYCHOLINGUISTICS
74.460
language mediators in behavior.
74.251,276
Prerequisite:
COMMUNICATION H
74.502
3 semester hours
Language as a psychological 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
3 semester hours
This course involves a study of intermediate/advanced
and fingerspelling techniques
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.
sign language, vocabulary,
used
in
Prerequisite:
74.501 or equivalent
skills.
APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS
74.467
IN SPEECH
AND LANGUAGE
THERAPY
3 semester hours
Applications of the psychology of learning to
communicaivete behavior and
clinical
problems. Current
educational and therapeutic trends and practices.
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
74.503
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:
SEMINAR IN SPEECH PATHOLOGY
This course
skills
designed to
is
INTERNSHIP IN SUPERVISION
74.504
OF SPEECH AND HEARING
3 semester hours
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.
PROGRAMS
3-6 semester hours
Present practices and philosophies in public school are
examined. Mertis of existing programs are considered.
Educational structures and national,
state,
and
local
requirements are reviewed. Research trends and advanced
MEASUREMENT OF HEARING
74.472
74.502 or equivalent
74.351
Prerequisite:
74.471
I
3 semester hours
This course involves a study of American Sign
LOSS
3 semester hours
The anatomy and physiology of the hearing
mechanisms are studied. Etiology of hearing losses,
interpretation of audiometric evaluations, and available
rehabilitative procedures are discussed.
practices in the field are considered.
Includes analyses or
equipment materials, record-keeping procedures, and related
materials.
SUPERVISION AND
ADMINISTRATION OF SPEECH
AND HEARING SERVICES
74.505
Laboratory
3 semester hours
experience in the administration of clinical audiometric
General principles of supervision are examined, and
evaluation
is
provided.
74.490
professional personnel practices are explored.
74.276, 376
Prerequisite:
COUNSELING NEEDS OF
COMMUNICATIVELY DISORDERED
INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR
FAMILIES
3 semester hours
This course
is
designed to help students to identify
counseling needs of communicatively disabled individuals
and
their families
counseling.
and
OROFACIAL AND SPEECH
DISORDERS
74.510
3 semester hours
The course
deficits
and
their effect
on
orafacial structured
on speech. Specific
attention will
be
given to clefts of the prepalate and palate and their sequelae
on speech.
to provide basic, short-term
Students will be introduced to various
will concentrate
74.511
NEUROMUSCULAR SPEECH
DISORDERS
counseling strategies in individual and group settings as
3 semester hours
appropriate to schools and speech and hearing clinics.
Etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of organic factors are
74301
INTRODUCTION TO MANUAL
COMMUNICATION WITH THE
DEAF
3 semester hours
This course involves a study of basic sign language
vocabulary and fingerspelling techniques used in
subjects of intensive study.
Emphasis
is
focused on
articulatory abnormalities of speech processes caused
cerebral palsy
by
and other neurological impairments.
Implications of disorders for developmental age levels are
considered.
communication with hearing impaired individuals.
Emphasis is placed on developing proper expressive and
receptive skills.
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ADULT APHASIA
74.512
INTERMEDIATE SPEECH AND
LANGUAGE PRACTICUM IN
EDUCATION OF THE HEARFNG
IMPAIRED
74.560
3 semester hours
The study of language
Among
disorders in brain injured adults.
the areas of concentration are the history of aphasia,
the neurological basis for aphasia,
symptomatology of
3 semester hours
aphasia, associated problems, intelligence and aphasia, the
This course provides an opportunity to work with
evaluation of language and non-language functions and
hearing impaired children.
current rehabilitative procedures.
language remediation of hearing impaired individuals.
74.518
CHILD LANGUAGE DISABILITIES
The emphasis
of normal language acquisition with primary
emphasis on the application of developmental information
to the diagnosis
and
3 semester hours
The diagnosis and
HEARING AIDS AND AUDITORY
3 semester hours
Theoretical and clinical anlayses of literature are
evaluated in relation to educational and other rehabilitative
modem
3 semester hours
and non-clinical research
literature to the solution of treatment problems encourtered
in speech and language pathology.
application of clinical
RESEARCH IN AUDIOLOGY
74.563
and
to individuals with serious organic
non-organic hearing problems.
Study, interpretation, and
instruments and tests are included.
The
3 semester hours
and non-clinical research
the solution of diagnostic and treatment of
application of clinical
literature to
problems encountered
74.540
SEMINAR IN CURRENT CLINICAL
PROCEDURES
This course reviews contemporary diagnostic and
therapeutic procedures.
The
class participates in selecting
the specific instruments for review
and study.
3 semester hours
and treatment of stuttering
disorders with equal emphasis being placed upon academic
understanding and clinical management
3 semester hours
Study of the principles and techniques used in
diagnosis,
given to production, classification, and transmission of
speech sounds by these methods. Supervised demonstrations
and practicums are an integral part of the course.
PROBLEMS AND TRENDS IN
TEACHING THE HEARING
74.565
74.553
SPEECH PATHOLOGY PRACTICUM
6 semester hours
IMPAIRED
Special clinical problems of clients are considered
through advanced study and experience. Externships
of audiology.
development and formation of the English speech sounds by
the synthetic and analytic methods with special consideration
STUTTERING
The development,
in the general practice
SPEECH FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED
74.564
3 semester hours
74.541
functional
RESEARCH IN SPEECH AND
LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
The
TRAINING
evaluation of
management of
and organic voice disorders.
74.562
measures available
clinical
habilitation of language disorders in
children.
74.532
speech and
VOICE DISORDERS
74.561
3 semester hours
A review
is
may be
3 semester hours
Current practices and trends in education and welfare of
arranged in approved institutions or schools. Problem areas
the hearing impaired.
and student practicums must be approved by graduate
adjustment, educational achievement, political and social
adviser.
viewpoints, learning problems, and vocational competence
of hearing impaired.
74.554
New
social
techniques and methodologies.
CLINICAL PRACTICUM IN
AUDIOLOGY
LANGUAGE FOR THE HEARING
74.566
3 semester hours
Hearing losses and deafness affecting the personal and
socio-economic adjustment of individuals are evaluated and
treated through supervised study
may be
Concerned with psychology,
and experience. Externships
arranged in approved private and public institutions.
IMPAIRED
3 semester hours
Study of the principles and techniques used in the
development and correction of language for the hearing
impaired.
The
student
is
made
familiar with leading systems
of language designed for the hearing impaired and proficient
74.555
CLINICAL PRACTICUM
AUDIOLOGY
IN
3 semester hours
(See course description of 74.554.)
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in the step-by-step
system.
development of
at least
one language
Supervised demonstrations and practicums are an
integral part of the course.
LANGUAGE FOR THE HEARING
74567
IMPAIRED
74574
II
3 semester hours
Study of structured approaches to teaching spoken and
written language, of language assessment devices,
appropriate lesson planning, etc.
Supervised demonstrations
and presentations are an integral part of
this course.
3 semester hours
Congenital and acquired hearing impairment in children
is
examined with special emphasis on problems of
Educational and social implication of
differential diagnosis.
hearing impairment in children
COMMUNICATION FOR THE
HEARING IMPAIRED
74568
3 semester hours
74576
on new techniques and methodologies.
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
Hearing losses affecting the communicational,
educational,
and vocational adjustment of individuals are
7458
work with
selected professionals in communication
same schedules and assuming
responsibilities similar to those
Arrangements relating
by program adviser.
of professionals.
to student interest
3 semester hours
faculty guidance,
on
library study of specified areas, or
individual research projects
met by
74581
when
registration in regularly scheduled courses.
INDEPENDENT STUDY AND
RESEARCH
3 semester hours
74582
INDEPENDENT STUDY AND
RESEARCH
3 semester hours
(Refer to description for 74.580.)
74584
3 semester hours
RESEARCH IN HEARING
IMPAIRMENT
3 semester hours
Selected theoretical and clinical areas of communication
and related disciplines. Selected areas may include
and research topics pertaining to student needs.
disorders
clinical
74572
74590
PROBLEMS AND SPECIAL TOPICS
EDUCATION AND
HABDLITATION OF THE HEARING
IN
SEMINAR IN AUDIOLOGY:
SPECIAL PROBLEMS
IMPAIRED
1-6 semester hours
3 semester hours
Analysis, interpretation, and study are
made of selected
may
problems in audiology and related disciplines that
include education, psychology, otology, rehabilitation, and
other fields.
74573
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
audiologist
is
examined.
on
particular needs cannot
(Refer to description for 74.580.)
must be approved
SEMINAR IN COMMUNICATION
DISORDERS
74571
INDEPENDENT STUDY AND
RESEARCH
This course permits students to work under close
and practicum experience. Students are assigned to approved
private and public programs for the hearing impaired where
disorders, following the
SEMINAR IN AUDIOLOGY:
THEORETICAL AND CLINICAL
MASKING
The neurophysiological and acoustic basis of problems
of masking in auditory measurement are explored, and
training is offered in clinical masking procedures.
evaluated through supervised observation, clinical practice,
they
disucssed in conjunction
3 semester hours
CURRICULAR SUBJECTS FOR THE
HEARING IMPAIRED
74570
is
with appropriate habilitative procedures.
Study of the expressive and receptive methods of
communication used by the hearing impaired with emphasis
74569
SEMINAR IN AUDIOLOGY:
AUDITORY PROBLEMS IN
CHILDREN
industrial
74599
MASTER'S THESIS
3-6 semester hours
be
SCHOOL OF
HEALTH
NURSING
(Code 82)
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
SCIENCES
RESEARCH
A course designed to prepare
82.501
Nursing
conduct, and utilize research in improving the quality of
health care for clients.
Master of Science Degree
Nursing
in
the
and methodology, and
and development of a research proposal.
the use of appropriate research process
the planning
Programs of study: The Bloomsburg University
CONCEPTUAL MODELS
82.502
IN
NURSING
3 semester hours
A
programs of study prepare graduates as clinical specialists in
the advanced practice of professional nursing. A minimum
is
The course focuses on
consideration of nursing theories for theoretical frameworks,
Department of Nursing offers a Master of Science in
Nursing in psychiatric/community mental health,
community health, and adult health and illness. The
of 36 credits
3 semester hours
students to initiate,
required for graduation.
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
Admission requirements: In addition to meeting the
admission requirements of Bloomsburg University, the
student must have (1) a bachelor's degree with a nursing
major from an NLN accredited program; (2) a license to
practice nursing in the United States; (3) at least one year of
clinical practice, post baccalaureate degree; (4)
graduate
record examination (verbal, quantitative, analytical):
composite score- 1,200 minimum; an undergraduate
QPA
of
3.00; successful completion of an undergraduate course in (a)
82.503
in nursing.
ROLE THEORY AND
DEVELOPMENT IN NURSING
PRACTICE
3 semester hours
components of role theory and their
applicability to the students in advanced clinical practice in
nursing. Students apply principles and strategies inherent in
the theory to problems, issues, and concerns in functional
role development of the clinical nurse specialist
Examines
the
research, (c) health assessment (as separate
statistics, (b)
course or integrated content); (5) three
recommendation submitted;
letters
of professional
(6) a narrative submitted
82.504
PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT
about
personal and professional goals for graduate education.
Following a preliminary review of admission materials,
qualified students are given a personal interview with faculty
members. Note: Applicants who do not meet the identified
requirements for admission will be considered on an
individual basis. These applicants may be admitted on a
provisional basis until such time as (1) identified
prerequisties are completed or (2) potential abilities for
3 semester hours
This course focuses on broadening the students'
knowledge and perspective of physical assessment of
individuals across the life span.
Learning experiences are
provided to develop a systematic approach to physical
assessment with synthesis of cognitive knowledge with
psychomotor skills. Throughout the course, emphasis is
placed on the wellness component of physical assessment
with reference to major health deviations.
graduate education are demonstrated.
82.505
Required courses: I. core courses: 82.501,502,503,
590 (12 semester hours); II. advanced cognates* (3-6
semester hours); in. clinical specialization (12-18 semester
hours);
and IV. education/administration cognates* (6
semester hours).
ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
3 semester hours
This course presents selected aspects of genetic,
biochemistry, physiology, and pharmacology as applied to
nursing practice. Embryonic, histologic, and gross
anatomical features of certain organ systems are functionally
related to biochemical
Electives:
A graduate course*
(3 semester hours)
may be
selected with the approval of the adviser.
structure,
*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.
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and physiological mechanisms
maintenance of a stable internal
environment. Some deviations from normal metabolism,
essential for the
and function are considered.
PSYCHIATRIC/MENTAL HEALTH
NURSING I
82310
advanced nursing
practice.
The course focuses on
theories, strategies for motivation
6 semester hours
leadership
and change, the concepts
of power, and influence and organizational decision making.
This course presents theory concurrent with advanced
clinical practice in psychiatric/mental health nursing.
INDEPENDENT STUDY
82.514
Student examines theoretical formulations in nursing and
3 semester hours
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
related disciplines
and
select a conceptual
of mental health care. Clinical practicum
variety of hospital
students
and community
may implement
is
provided
settings in
in
student works with a faculty preceptor in
conducting an individualized study related to a particular area
of clinical
interest.
PSYCHIATRIC/MENTAL HEALTH
NURSING II
82.530
3 semester hours
a
Advanced professional
which
care.
and researcher.
Students apply advanced knowledge of theories and
provision of mental health care to clients in a
skills in the
variety of settings
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING
82.511
I
6 semester hours
specialist.
community
and collaboratively with
clients
and other
health professionals in improving the quality of mental
health care delivery.
This course focuses on advanced professional practice
the multifaceted roles of the
practice in the multifaceted roles
of the clinical nurse specialist in psychiatric/mental health
the roles of clinician,
administrator, educator, consultant,
The
in
health clinical
Weekly seminar
problems, issues, and concerns
Students employ advanced knowledge and skills
sessions provide
opportunities to apply theory to practice as students analyze
in professional practice as
a
psychiatric/mental health clinical nurse specialist.
derived from an analysis of nursing theories, models, and
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING H
community health nursing practice in implementing health
promotion, maintenance, and restoration strategies with highrisk individuals, families, and community aggregates in a
variety of health care settings. Students assume leadership
roles in working independendy and interdependently with
clients and health professionals to improve the quality of
health care delivery. A weekly seminar session provides
82.531
opportunities for students to analyze the impact of current
problems as they occur at the community level. Students
assume responsibility positions, functioning both
and issues on contemporary practice and
trends
strategies to effect positive
to formulate
change.
6 semester hours
This course
is
designed to provide the student
opportunity for advanced professional practice in a variety of
community
community
settings in the multifaceted roles of the
health clinical nurse specialist.
The focus
is
analysis of risk factors of existing and/or potential health
independently and collaboratively with clients and other
health professionals in improving the quality of health care
82312
ADULT HEALTH AND ILLNESS
delivery in the community.
NURSING
emphasize aspects of health planning. Opportunity
I
6 semester hours
students
theoretical formulations in nursing
and
related disciplines to the adult client's ability to adapt to
The
maturational and situational stressors.
students utilize
the nursing process with increased expertine
and
team
in the
and the treatment of adult illness. Research
enhanced through seminar presentations, clinical
experiences,
community
health clinical nurse specialist.
Clinical practicum is provided in a variety of
settings.
Arrangements
community
relative to the clinical practicum are
mutually derived by faculty, students, and appropriate agency
and
promotion of adult
health
practice as a
personnel.
accountability with individuals, families, communities,
the interdisciplinary health
is
analyze problems, issues, and concerns in professional
nursing practice in adult health and illness. Graduate
examine the
sessions
provided for the application of theory to practice as students
This course presents theory content with advanced
clinical
Weekly seminar
ADULT HEALTH AND ILLNESS
82.532
NURSING
skills are
and written course assignments aimed
II
6 semester hours
at
This course concentrates on advanced professional
improving the quality of adult health care. Clinical
nursing practice as a clinical nurse specialist within a
practicums
specialized area of adult health and illness.
and
is
provided in a variety of primary, secondary,
tertiary health
implement the
care settings in which students begin to
clinical specialist's roles
administrator, educator, consultant,
of clinician,
within the specialized area of adult health and illness,
and researcher.
students apply this advanced
in the provision
82313
MANAGEMENT AND
settings.
ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
I
3 semester hours
A course designed
organizational styles
to explore the concepts of
and the
theories of
Through
independent study of current concepts, trends, and research
management
behavior related to the role of the clinical specialist in
clinical
knowledge of
theories
of adult health care to clients
in
and
skills
a variety of
Students enhance the multifaceted roles of the
nurse specialist in adult health and illness by
assuming leadership positions
in
a health care setting and
functioning both independently and collaboratively with
clients
and other health professionals
quality of adult health care delivery.
in
improving the
Weekly seminars
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COLLEGE OF
provide opportunities to analyze current concepts, practice,
and research within the specialized area of
adult health and illness as a clinical nurse specialist
trends, issues,
82.533
MANAGEMENT AND
ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR H
3 semester hours
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
Seminar format
BUSINESS EDUCATION
that explores
system.
82.590
BUSINESS
Master of Education Degree
Business Education
Purpose:
THESIS
The development and
3 semester hours
presentation of a formal thesis in
This specialization
is
in
intended to contribute to
the professional maturation of the teacher of business
subjects in secondary schools.
Prerequisite:
the student's area of clinical specialization.
Level
I
certification to teach business
subjects.
Required: Educational studies 60.501, 79 591; 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. Courses should be
chosen that will extend and reinforce the student's
knowledge, techniques, and
skills
and provide
critical
The
understanding of current research in business education.
amount of elective
credit
may be
determined from the
comprehensive plan for the degree. (Master of Education
Degree section)
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
BUSINESS EDUCATION
(Code 90)
90.460
BUSINESS AND OFFICE
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
pertaining 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
Principles applicable to, and procedures used
collecting, tabulating, analyzing, presenting,
interpreting business
and economic
data.
in,
and
Measure of
central
tendency, sampling, time series, correlation, and index
numbers.
90.534
PRINCIPLES OF INSURANCE
3 semester hours
Principles applicable to and uses of
casualty,
and
fire
life,
marine,
insurance contracts; basic legal concepts
pertaining to insurance contracts and the responsibility of
underwriters.
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IMPROVEMENT OF INSTRUCTION
90.551
ADMINISTRATION AND
SUPERVISION OF BUSINESS
EDUCATION
90.564
IN BUSINESS SUBJECTS
3 semester hours
Current practices in the teaching of perceptual motor
skill
3 semester hours
A
on the
subjects are studied with particular emphasis
psychology of perceptual motor learning. Attention is
given to development of research -based teaching strategies
study of principles and techniques associated with
educational administration serve as the basis for a
consideration of administrative and supervisory classroom
and instructional materials, evaluative techniques,
development of standards, selection of equipment, and
planning, budgeting, maintenance of records, selection and
planning courses of study.
funding, and current trends.
purchase of equipment and supplies, federal and state
IMPROVEMENT OF INSTRUCTION
90.552
SEMINAR IN BUSINESS
EDUCATION
90.581
IN BASIC BUSINESS SUBJECTS
3 semester hours
The contribution which basic business subjects can
make to the educational program of the secondary school.
Currenlty accepted methods and techniques of teaching such
An
in
investigation
business education.
3 semester hours
and evaluation of completed research
The
which are used as the basis
student submits written reports
for class discussions.
basic business subjects a s general business, business law,
ACCOUNTING
and elementary economics; teaching aids to effective
(Code 91)
instruction.
IMPROVEMENT OF INSTRUCTION
IN ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS
MATHEMATICS
90.553
3 semester hours
Advanced
3 semester hours
methods of teaching
bookkeeping and business arithmetic and a critical analysis
of objectives serve as a basis for increasing the competence
Recent developments
in
of the teacher of these subjects. Consideration
is
given to
teaching aids to improve the effectiveness of the classroom
cost accounting provides a thorough
understanding of die basic concepts and practical procedures
of reporting cost information to business management.
Special emphasis
A study
control.
3 semester hours
of the historical beginnings and present status
The course
and
91.348
ADVANCED AUDITING THEORY
91.522
A
3 semester hours
of business education.
placed upon the use of budgetary control
the importance of capital expenditure planning
Prerequisite:
FOUNDATIONS OF BUSINESS
EDUCATION
is
and budget analysis; the use of standard costs; the relevance
of management's costs and profit responsibility reports; and
instructor.
90.561
ADVANCED COST ACCOUNTING
91.521
serves as a basis for
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
developing and understanding of die objectives and the
field
philosophies underlying present-day vocational programs in
managerial and other purposes. Careful analysis of the
the public school.
Students are afforded the opportunity to
become more deeply acquainted with current research
business education and up-to-date contribution of
in
of auditing, stressing the use of auditing data for
logical
development of auditing principles and concepts.
Prerequisite:
91.523
professional organizations.
91.342
ADVANCED TAX ACCOUNTING
3 semester hours
CURRENT PROBLEMS IN
BUSINESS EDUCATION
90.562
Interpretation of federal
state partnership
and
corporate income tax laws. Case studies are employed to
3 semester hours
The major problem
and
areas in business education as
revealed by the experience of students are studied with a view
toward improving the competence of classroom teachers in
illustrate the
proper preparation of returns, tax planning, and
research techniques.
Social security taxes, gift taxes, and
estate taxes.
Prerequisite:
91.324
coping with their responsibilities in the schools. The
course
is
designed to foster a research attitude toward
teaching problems.
recommended as a
90.563
Teaching experience
is
strongly
prerequisite.
EVALUATION
EDUCATION
IN BUSINESS
3 semester hours
Objectives of measurement in business education;
evaluative devices and their effective use.
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INFORMATION PROCESSING
systems.
(Code 92)
This course
is not applicable toward shorthand
(Undergraduate or graduate credit)
certification.
94.301 or 302
Prerequisite:
INFORMATION PROCESSING
92.550
A
3 semester hours
comprehensive introduction and basic orientation
FINANCE
(Code 96 )
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.
will
PROBLEMS
96.531
IN
CORPORATION
FINANCE
3 semester hours
Effective use of available computer resources
Problems
be emphasized.
organizing and financing operations of
in
industrial corporations, public utilities,
PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES
92.552
Special attention
3 semester hours
Designed
to
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,
and debug a program using several programming
languages. Prerequisite: 92.550 or consent of instructor.
secure both short-term and long-term capital.
PROBLEMS
96.532
3 semester hours
and local government operatioas; analysis of
federal, state,
the effects of public expenditures, taxation, and debt
the
economy of
(Code 97)
3 semester hours
from the
user's point of view.
The
basic concepts of the following:
and systems design
student will identify the
RESEARCH
97341
the organization as a system, information flows,
and the
management information systems. Data bases and
base management systems will be investigated from the
introduction to marketing research.
Prerequisite:
97.310 or consent of the instructor
THE MASTER OF
graduate standing
BUSINESS
SYSTEMS DESIGN AND
APPLICATION
92.556
MARKETING
3 semester hours
An
manager's perspective.
Prerequisite:
IN
the systems point of view,
nature of
data
the United States.
MARKETING
SYSTEMS
analysis
PUBLIC
Principles governing the budgeting and financing of
management on
A study of information
IN
FINANCE
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION
92554
railroads.
to familiarize educational personnel with the
various
write, test,
used
and
given to the kinds of corporate securities
is
3 semester hours
Master of Business Administration
Degree
Assisting educational personnel to utilize the full
capabilities
of the computer
in his or her
own
classroom
constitutes the
major objective of mis course. Using the
computer as a
tool of research
games, computer-assisted
instruction,
and calculation, simulation
testing,
computer-managed
and computer-assisted instruction are explored
This course also includes the basic concepts of
systems analysis,
Prerequisite:
feasibility, design,
and implementation.
92.552 or consent of instructor
SECRETARIAL
ADVANCED SHORTHAND
3 semester hours
introduction to different shorthand systems-
machine, symbol, and non-symbol. Development of a
degree of proficiency in the use of a different shorthand
system through dictation and transcription.
A review
techniques and methods of teaching shorthand.
of the
Students are
required to research the implementation of shorthand
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to reflect the
It is
oriented
toward the decision -making responsibilities of management;
consequently,
perspective.
it is
It
broad-based and aims to develop
also provides a limited opportunity to elect
courses in an area of .specialization.
Admission
to the courses of the
Enrollment
in the
program
is
program:
limited; therefore, admission
The
applicant must hold a
baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
WORKSHOP
An
planned
to the courses is selective.
(Code 94)
94.412
The program for the
(MBA), is
curriculum standards of the American
Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business.
through readings, discussions, demonstrations, and guest
lecturers.
Philosophy and objectives:
degree, Master of Business Administration
While no undergraduate major is prescribed, a minimum
body of 30 credits in 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 undergraduate work, must have
been a 2.75 or higher. Requirements for admission to the
Master of Business Administrauon program are based on a
combination of undergraduate grade point average and score
on the Graduate Management Admissions Test CGMATj. A
score of 950 or more points must be achieved based on the
formula 200 times the overall undergraduate grade point
GMAT score, or at least
average plus the
1,000 points based
on the formula, 200 times the last two years of
undergraduate grade point average plus the
91.501
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
91.502
ADVANCED FINANCIAL
ACCOUNTING
91.503
GOVERNMENTAL FUND
3 semester hours
GMAT score.
Admissions criteria include the GMAT score, the
undergraduate record, statements by two references, and job
experience.
For applicants whose native language
English, the
TOEFL
Princeton, N.J.)
to
is
is
not
3 semester hours
ACCOUNTING
(Educational Testing Services,
required with at least a 550 score in order
be considered.
Admission to candidacy for MBA degree:
Admission to the courses of the program does not imply
3 semester hours
91.524
MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING
92.554
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION
3 semester hours
SYSTEMS
admission to candidacy for the degree. The procedure for
admission to candidacy
is
described in the section Admission
3 semester hours
93.561
Candidacy for a Master's Degree.)
Program of study: The total program for the
MBA
degree comprises two levels of courses. Level
I
to
OPERATIONS PLANNING AND
CONTROL
3 semester hours
consists of
background courses or experiences that are prerequisite to
Level n. Students whose undergraduate major was in
93.583
HUMAN RESOURCES
DEVELOPMENT
3 semester hours
business administration are likely to have had most, or
perhaps
all,
of the courses of Level
I;
they
may be exempted
from courses that duplicate their undergraduate work. Level
96.550
SECURITY ANALYSIS &
PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
96.565
SEMINAR
must be completed before entering the Level II program.
The courses of Level I are Financial Accounting or
I
Management,
Principles of Marketing, Statistics, Business Law, Business
Finance, Principles of Economics (two semesters), and two
semesters of mathematics including one semester of
Principles of
Accounting
II,
Principles of
In the Undergraduate Catalogue, 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 mathmatics course. Level II
3 semester hours
IN
FINANCE
3 semester hours
calculus.
36 semester hours of graduate credit of which 30
prescribed and six are elected.
Or courses can be taken with permission of
the dean from
the following senior level undergraduate courses (for course
descriptions, see Undergraduate Catalogue):
consists of
are
The prescribed courses
93.440
93.457
BUSINESS AND SOCIETY
93.511
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
OR DESIGN
3 semester hours
42.472
HISTORY OF LABOR IN THE
UNITED STATES
96.454
FINANCIAL
DECISIONS
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS
93.512
SMALL BUSINESS INSTITUTE
SEMINAR
are:
MANAGEMENT
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
93.560
ACCOUNTING
3 semester hours
93.562
ORGANIZATION THEORY
93363
OPERATIONS RESEARCH
93366
ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
3 semester hours
(Code 91)
93.440
SMALL BUSFNESS INSTITUTE
SEMFNAR
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
1-3 semester hours
Teams of
students will
consultancy capacity to aid
business problems.
93381
POLICIES
96335
FINANCIAL
97351
MARKETING MANAGEMENT
3 semester hours
MANAGEMENT
3 semester hours
Work
work with
local businesses in a
in the resolution
of actual
will include analysis of 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 regional
office.
3 semester hours
Two
courses must be elected in accounting, marketing,
finance, or
management. Elective courses may be chosen
from:
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FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
91301
ORGANIZATION THEORY
93362
3 semester hours
and financial accounting principles with selected topics from
3 semester hours
Comparative examination of major approaches to the
study of organizations. Theories and research findings
the funds statement and analysis
applied to practical situations. Topics include organization
Emphasis on
asset valuation,
income determination,
and interpretation of
financial statements.
systems of power and influence, organizational
and cooperation, individual motivation, group
structure,
91.524
Prerequisite:
conflict
process, behaviorial science research, and
ADVANCED FINANCIAL
ACCOUNTING
91302
3 semester hours
Advanced problems
93363
OPERATIONS RESEARCH IN
stockholder's equity partnership, fiduciary accounting, and
service organizations.
literature
government
implications for
BUSINESS
in consolidated satements,
selected topics dealing with
its
management.
units,
3 semester hours
and nonprofit
Selected reference to professional
Construction and use of quantitative models in business
decision making.
and uniform CP.A. examination problems.
Prerequisite:
93366
91.501
ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
3 semester hours
91303
GOVERNMENTAL FUND
This course focuses primarily on internal organizational
ACCOUNTING
issues with appropriate recognition given to personal and
3 semester hours
Accounting principles and practices of governments and
nonprofit institutions.
Comparisons between accounting
external orgaizational background factors.
this
course deals with the
human
More
specifically,
aspects of organization,
and individual. Included are not only
and conceptual models of those who have
spotlighting the group
principles and practices that apply to governments and
the findings
nonprofit institutions and those that are generally accepted in
conducted empirical behavior research and struggled
business.
sense of what has been observed-but also the behaviors of
class
Prerequisite:
91324
91.502
MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING
3 semester hours
The major
objective of the course
is
to
show how
accounting data can be used to help solve the problems of
business management. Attention also will be given to the
to
make
members.
Among
specific concepts to
be included are
roles,
norms, cohesive and divisive processes, social and status
aspects are explored including self concept, personal
perception, goals, feelings, ego, responsibility, decisions,
conditioning, and personal functioning.
Prerequisite:
93.560
use of accounting data by investors and potential investors
whenever possible.
POLICIES
93381
Complex industrial situations
MANAGEMENT
for the
survival and growth in competitive markets. Emphasis
on problem-solving skills, implementation of optimal
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
is
decisions, nature of strategic analysis including selected
3 semester hours
Statistical principles
examined
purpose of determining the strategy to insure long-run
(Code 93)
93311
3 semester hours
are
and procedures basic
to research in
business and interpretation of data.
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.
93312
MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS
3 semester hours
Economic
analysis of the firm and
its
environment.
93383
HUMAN RESOURCES
DEVELOPMENT
Determination of prices, output, and employment.
93360
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
3 semester hours
Analysis of manufacturing and service systems and
application of decision
making
to operational
and policy
problems.
93361
resources in organizational settings.
OPERATIONS PLANNING
3 semester hours
Examination of research findings
management with focus on
system.
Prequisite:
93.560
in operations
the operation and control of the
Specific emphasis
is
placed on basic principles of behavior, motivation, training
and development, leadership, and performance
organizations.
AND CONTROL
50
3 semester hours
The course focuses on the current research and theory
related to the management and development of human
in
FINANCE
96.565
(Code 96)
SEMINAR IN FINANCE
3 semester hours
Seminar on unresolved problems in the
field
of
finance with investigations to include such areas as models
96.454
ADVANCED FINANCIAL
for financial decision
MANAGEMENT
and simulation problems.
The study of business
financial
3 semester hours
problems and the
making, money, and capital markets
MARKETING
development of advanced financial management practices as
used in the decision-making role of the financial manager.
(Code 97)
97.551
FINANCIAL
96.535
MARKETING MANAGEMENT
MANAGEMENT
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
Extensive and in-depth study of management activities
Application of the managerial processes of
analysis, organization, planning,
involved in the financial aspects of the business enterprise.
activities:
knowledge gained through exposure to financial
management literature is applied to problem situations
opportunities, growth
through the use of case studies and simulation techniques.
development.
Theoretical
Emphasis
is
placed on the development of perspective
in the
decision-making process with the acquisition of tools to
facilitate effective
96350
decision making.
SECURITY ANALYSIS AND
PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
3 semester hours
An advanced
treatment of aspects involved in
developing a logical and systematic approach to analyzing
and evaluation types of securities. Investment strategy and
management of an investment portfolio. Theoretical aspects
of security analysis and problems involved in analyzing and
evaluation securities within the context of the type of
industry issuing them.
and control of marketing
marketing concepts, analysis of marketing
and competitive
strategy, marketing
information system, buyer behavior, and product
0
INDEX
Academic policies 7
Academic standards 9
Accounting 47
Accreditation 4
Reading 34
Administrative personnel 2
Schedule of classes 7
Admission
to
School of Education 29
Admission
to graduate courses 7
Refunds 6
Registration 8
Repeating courses 9
candidacy 10
School of Health Sciences 44
Advisement 8
Sciences and mathematics 23
Anthropology 22
Secondary education 35
Semester load 8
Art 16
Attendance
8
at classes
Social studies 19
Auditing graduate courses 6
Sociology 21
Biology 23
Spanish 12
Business administration 46
Special education 36
Calendar 3
Student responsibility 7
Categories of graduate students 7
Supervision 35
Chemistry 25
Supervisory certificate program 10
College of Arts and Sciences 12
Thesis 9
College of Business 46
Time
College of Professional Studies 29
Transcripts 6
Communication disorders 40
Communications 14
Transfer of credit 8
Council of Trustees 2
Credit 8
Degrees 7
Earth Science 19
Economics 19
Elementary and early childhood education 32
English 12
Examinations 9
Fees 6
Finance 48
Financial assistance 6
Foreign languages 12
French 12
General information 4
German 12
Grades and averages 9
Graduate assistantships 9
Graduate council members
Graduate courses in senior year 9
Graduation 11
Housing 5
Humanities 12
Information processing 48
Interdisciplinary 11
Instructional technology
27
Languages and cultures 12
Library 5
Management and marketing 50
Marketing 48
Master of Arts degree
10, 16
Master of Business Adlministration degree 48
Master of Education degree
1
Master of Science degree 23
Master's degree equivalence 11
Master's thesis 9
Number of courses
Nursing 44
Physics 25
Placement 6
Political science
Psychology 22
Public address 15
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19
8
limit 7
Withdrawal 8
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BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY OF
PENNSYLVANIA
Graduate
Catalogue
1987-88
Prepared July
Bloomsburg University
is
committed
to
7,
1987
providing equal educational and employment opportunities for
persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry,
preference, handicap, Vietnam era veteran, or union membership.
The
university
may be directed to the Director of Affirmative Action, Carver Hall,
Bloomsburg, Pa. 17815 (717) 389^528.
is
additionally
all
or sexual
committed
employment opportunities.
Bloomsburg University,
affirmative action and will take positive steps to provide such educational and
Inquiries
lifestyle, affectional
to
ADMINISTRATIVE
PERSONNEL
HARRY AUSPRICH
New York
B.S.,
President
State University College at Buffalo;
M.S., University of Wisconsin; Ph.D., Michigan State
University (1985)
BETTY
D.
S.
O'BRUBA, Curriculum and
ALLAMONG
Provost and Vice
M.A., Ph.D., West Virginia University (1987)
Foundations
Professor
LYNN A. WATSON,
President for Academic Affairs
B.S.,
WILLIAM
Curriculum and Foundations
Professor
DORETTE
E.
WELK,
Nursing
Assistant Professor
TO BE ANNOUNCED
Dean, Graduate Studies
and Extended Programs
GRADUATE COUNCIL
JOHN
BATRD,
S.
BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY
Dean, College of Arts and
JR.,
Council of Trustees
Sciences
(as of July 1,
CHARLES
H.
CARLSON
for Academic Affairs
and Acting Dean of Graduate
Studies
John Dorin, Chairman
ELLEN CLEMENS,
Business Education/Office
Administration
Associate Professor
JOHN E. DITTRICH
Dean, College of Business
PATRICIA HELLER,
Reading Clinic
Elbem H.
C. HILL,
Biological
Alley, Secretary
Alkire,
W. Buehner,
LaRoy G. Davis
Karen Cameron
Leo H. Kubitsky
Jr.
Wesner
Berwick
Danville
Feasterville
Bloomsburg
West Hazleton
Gerald E. Malinowski
F.
Clearfield
Emmaus
Jr.
Robert
Richard
Graduate Student
Montoursville
Stanley G. Rakowsky, Vice Chairman
Ramona H.
FREDERICK
1987)
Assistant Vice President
Mount Carmel
Danville
and Allied Health
Professor
Sciences
CHARLES HOPPEL,
Computer Information Systems
Associate Professor
Advisers to the Council of Trustees
JOHN
R.
HRANTTZ,
Curriculum and Foundations
James R. Lauffer
Association of Pennsylvania State
College and University Faculties
W. Thomas
Bloomsburg University Alumni
Professor
John
ANDREW
J.
KARPINSKI,
Professor
Association
Communication Disorders
and Special Education
Walter Beck
ROBERT
B.
KOSLOSKY,
Art
Associate Professor
HOWARD
K.
MACAULEY
Dean, College of
Professional Studies
MARY MCCABE,
Graduate Student
LOUIS
V.
Professor
2
MTNGRONE,
Communication Disorders and
Special Education
Biological
and Allied
Health Sciences
American Federation of State,
County, and Municipal Employees
Edward Gobora
Community Government Association
Harry Ausprich
President
Graduate Calendar
1987-1988 Academic Year
1987--FALL
Aug. 21
SEMESTER
1988--SPRING
Final date of graduate registration for
fall
Jan. 8
Final date of graduate registration for spring
Jan. 18
Classes begin for spring semester at 6 p.m.
semester
semester
Aug. 3 1
Classes begin for
Sept. 7
Labor Day-no classes
Oct. 2
Final date for submitting application for
fall
semester at 6 p.m.
Jan.
Dec.
1 1
29
May
Thanksgiving recess ends-classes resume 8
April
1
Spring
a.m.
April 4
Spring
Final date for completion of master's thesis,
May 2
Final date for completion of master's thesis,
Thanksgiving recess begins
at 1:50 p.m.
The
Spring recess ends-classes resume 8 a.m.
Weekend begins at 10 p.m.
Weekend ends-classes resume 6 p.m.
departmental paper, and/or comprehensive
examinations
Dec. 20
graduation
Spring recess begins
departmental paper, and/or comprehensive
Dec. 19
Final date for submitting application for
March 5
March 14
December graduation
Nov. 25
Nov. 30
SEMESTER
examinations
May
May
End of fall semester
Commencement
14
15
End of spring semester
Commencement
university reserves the right to adjust calendar dates as
necessary. For exact dates concerning your program, consult
your graduate adviser.
Contents
Academic
Policies
7
College of Arts and Sciences
12
College of Professional Studies
29
College of Business
46
GENERAL INFORMATION
Harrisburg.
Introduction
Trailways bus
Bloomsburg
is
within two miles of two
interchanges of Interstate 80.
Bloomsburg
is
served by the Greyhound and Continental
lines.
Commercial
airports are located at
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Interstate 81 and at Williamsport,
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is one of 14
universities in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher
Education. In addition to 67 undergraduate degree programs,
which
is
about an hour's drive from Bloomsburg.
History
the School of Graduate Studies provides a variety of quality
post-baccalaureate programs for students.
program
in
elementary education
is
An academy
A doctoral
offered in cooperation
1856,
with Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
it
Institute.
memory
Organization
in
Bloomsburg University has more than 6,500 students
is organized as four colleges: Arts and Sciences,
Professional Studies, Business, and Graduate Studies and
Extended Programs. The scope and internal structure of each
and
college
described in the succeeding chapters of this
is
catalogue.
1867.
A
building
The School of Graduate
expand
their educational
are provided in scholarly
the needs of society
To accomplish
It is
considered today the university's landmark.
for special teachers to full-time teacher
Studies provides a variety of
programs for students seeking
to
background and training. Programs
and professional educauon to meet
and the educational goals of students.
these objectives, the school seeks
to:
provide programs of graduate study in the
arts,
students' capacity for creative
critical thinking,
to
•
improve the qualify of
working
to
in the
life;
community and
State Teachers College, authorized to grant a Bachelor
secondary schools.
In 1960, the school's name was changed to
Bloomsburg State College. Authorization was
received shortly thereafter to grant the bachelor of arts degree
who
and sciences;
Provide graduate programs mat augment the
•
provide needed programs and services for individuals
and knowledge;
and agencies within the university's service
community; and
plan graduate programs
future needs of society
its
to meet developing and
and the educational goals
students.
Location
cooperative doctoral program in
is
a suong, multi-mission institution
health sciences,
and teacher education. Degree programs
are
offered at the associate, baccalaureate, and master's level in
Commonwealth
legislation created the State
Higher Education on July
1,
System of
1983, and the institution
Bloomsburg University
Accreditation
Bloomsburg University is accredited by the Commission
on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of
Colleges and Schools; The National Council for the
Accreditation of Teacher Education; National League of
Nursing; and die Pennsylvania State Board of Education. It
is recognized by the American Chemical Society for the
excellence of
is
located in die
Town
of
Bloomsburg, the county seat of Columbia County, Pa. The
industrial, trading, and residential community of nearly
12,000 is located 80 miles northeast of the state capital of
4
A
science in nursing.
became Bloomsburg University.
•
of
1970
addition to the cooperative doctoral program.
provide gradaute educauon that enables students to
prepare and pursue for a career in die liberal arts
•
arts degree, in
1976 for the master of
1982 for the master of
offering curricula in the liberal arts, business, nursing, allied
are seeking to prepare and qualify for professional
students' applied skills
and
Graduate study, leading to the
master of education degree, also was inaugurated. In 1968,
Bloomsburg
pursue advanced study full-time;
status;
•
in humanities, social sciences,
elementary educaltion began in 1982.
provide programs of graduate study for students
who
programs
business administration, and in
for those
May
Bloomsburg
for the master of science degree, in
wish to study part-time while living and
wish
to
of Science in Education for teachers in elementary and
approval was received for the master of
and application of knowledge
provide access to graduate education for students
who
•
problem solving,
educauon. In
name was changed
natural sciences/mathematics.
humanities, sciences, and professions to enhance
the
from secondary and college-preparatory courses
for liberal arts
•
as Carver Hall in
Bloomsburg Literary Institute became
Bloomsburg Literary Institute and State Normal
School in 1869; it continued under this name and
organization until 1916 when it was purchased by the
Commonwealth and named the Bloomsburg State
Normal School.
The emphasis at the Normal School changed during
1927, the institutional
quality post-baccalaureate
now known
of Henry Carver, principal at the time, was erected
early 1920s
Mission and purpose
"to teach youth the elements of a classical
was established in Bloomsburg in 1839. In
was reorgnized as the Bloomsburg Literary
education"
its
chemistry department
Living accommodations
Library
The
university library
is
named
in
honor of Dr. Harvey
More
than 301,000
halls are
open
to graduate students during
terms. Requests for information concerning
may be secured from the
Meals are available to graduate students
in Scranton Commons. The Housing Office maintains a
listing of off-campus housing available in the Bloomsburg
residence hall accommodations
bound volumes and one million
The building
director of housing.
microtexts are housed in the facility.
accommodates 400 readers and provides subscriptions to
1,382 periodicals. The 375-volume rare book collection
also is housed in the library. The library also is equipped
Residence
summer
A. Andruss, president of the college from 1939 to 1969.
to
provide literature searches using an online data base system.
community.
FEES AND REFUNDS
Transcripts
Graduate transcripts must be requested through the
(Fees are subject to change without notice.)
Office of Graduate Studies either by letter or by completing
the transcript request
Basic Fee
Studies.
Residents of Pennsylvania~per semester hour--$93
Out-of-state students-per semester
The
Note:
Activities
Graduate
by
the
Please inquire as necessary as to where
transcript requests are to
Late Registration Fee-$10
in the Office of
transcript process is being handled
Registrar's Office.
hour-$104
form available
All transcripts are $2 per copy.
be sent
Auditing graduate courses
Fee (optional)
who complete the regular application
may choose to audit a graduate course for purposes
Individuals
Summer
procedure
term-six weeks session-Si 2, three week
of self improvement.
session~$6
No
tests
or class discussion are
required for auditing a graduate course.
Student
approval of the graduate dean
Community Building Fee
payment
is
required.
1-4 semester hours--$2.50, 5-8 semester hours-$5, 9 or
Upon completion
recorded on the transcript.
0-8 semester hours-no charge, 9 or
more semester hours-
$20
Graduation and Diploma Fee
(Does not include
rental fee for
academic regalia)~$10
Refunds
Refunds
schedule
1st
if
through
for basic fees will
applicable after the
3rd wk.
be based on the following
first full class
4th wk.
5th wk.
day:
after 5th
wk.
2nd week
70%
80%
60%
50%
No Refund
Financial Assistance
Graduate assistantships are available to students
through the department in which the student wishes to
study.
modest
These assistantships provide a waiver of
stipend.
tuition
and a
Contact the department of interest for
information on graduate assistantships.
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 also are available to graduate students.
Information regarding these programs
is
available from the
Office of Financial Aid.
Placement
Graduate students are eligible
to use the services of the
Career Development and Placement Center after they have
been accepted as candidates for a master's degree.
6
However, the
required.
Also,
full fee
(See section on Fees and Refunds.)
more semester hours— $10
Student Health Service Fee
is
of the graduate course, a grade of "V"
is
ACADEMIC POLICIES
the department offering the degree program.
Admission
to graduate courses
does not bind the
university to admit the student to candidacy for a master's
The
degree.
Student responsibility
regulations governing admission to candidacy
Admission
are listed in the section
the student's responsibility to satisfy the
It is
requirements for graduation in his or 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 or her decision making,
the final responsibility rests with the student.
to
Candidacy for a
Master's Degree.
A
temporary permit to register for an off-campus course
as an adjunct student without formal admission to graduate
may be
courses
granted to a college graduate by the dean of
Graduate Studies.
Students with
undergraduate deficiencies should consult their adviser early
Categories of graduate students
for advisement and special course approval.
An
who
individual
has satisfied the requirements for
admission to graduate courses
Degrees
is
classified in
one of five
categories as follows:
The Master of Education degree was
established in
programs are planned for teachers in service.
The first Master of Arts program (history) was
established in 1968 and the first Master of Science program
1960.
CATEGORY (510)
Its
(biology) in 1971.
A program
to lead to the professional
Business Administration
(MBA) was
The purpose of programs
degree Master of
offers
is
instituted in 1976.
for the professional degree,
to
numerous programs of study leading
to
to
become canddiates
who do
who have been
not express
for a master's degree in
one of the programs for which a degree or
authorized or
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.
Master of Education,
Bloomsburg
Category 510 comprises students
an intention
certificate is
transferred to this category from
other categories as listed below.
Students in Category 510
may
apply for transfer to
Category 530 or Category 540. Not more than 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 Graduate Studies.
A
student
may choose
to
remain indefinitely in
Category 510 (for example, a student interested only in
master's degrees.
certification credit).
Time
limit
CATEGORY II (520)
All requirements for a master's degree, including any
courses accepted by transfer, must be completed within six
calendar years. This period
reason.
may be
extended for sufficient
Written application for extension must be
made
to
This cateogry comprises graduate students
master's degree program but
shows a
the dean of Graduate Studies with written approval of the
in this
student's adviser prior to the
end of the
first six
Graduate classes taught in the regular academic year are
usually scheduled in the late afternoons, evenings,
and
to nine semester hours
to consult their adviser concerning the
undergraduate registration process.
who
existing master's degree
certified as clear
Category 540
is
program and who have not yet been
of undergraduate deficiencies. Transfer to
automatic
when
the adviser certifies to the
graduate dean that there are no undergraduate deficiencies to
graduate courses
be made up for the chosen program or when previously
to graduate courses is granted
have been successfully completed.
upon the
of a formal application for admission, submitting of
credentials that certify a baccalaureate degree
in
indicated an intention to pursue an
identified deficiencies
filing
at
CATEGORY III (530)
Category 520
Students with undergraduate deficiencies are reminded
Admission
of graduate study
Category 530 comprises individuals other than those
sessions in regular daytime classes.
to
a student
completed.
engaged in other full-time occupations to further
education. Graduate courses are offered in the summer
Admission
If
Bloomsburg University, he or she is eligible for transfer to
Categories 530 or 540; otherwise, the student is transferred
to Category 510 after nine semster hours have been
Saturdays in order to provide opportunity for teachers and
mat they are
whose undergraduate record
quality point average lower than 2.25.
individuals
their
in their
category makes an average of 3.0 or higher in the
six -year period.
Schedule of classes
who
application for admission indicated an intention to pursue a
CATEGORY TV (540)
from an
accredited college with a quality point average of 2.0 or
This category comprises graduate students
who have no
higher (A=4), payment of a non-refundable application fee of
undergraduate deficiencies for the master's degree programs
$15, and
that they are pursuing.
fulfill
any additional requirements established by
A
student must be in Category 540
7
in
order to be eligible to apply for admission to candidacy
for a master's degree.
A
who
student in Category 540
In terms other than regular semesters, the
determined
has
not attained admission to candidacy after completing 12
semester hours of graduate work
is
maximum
of one semester hour per week of
at the rate
is
full-
time course work.
The normal load of a graduate
transferred to Category
510 unless an extension of time has been granted by the
is
dean of Graduate Studies. The request for extension of time
half stipend
must certify that the delay was the result of circumstances
beyond the control of the student and must be endorsed by
permitted.
the student's adviser.
Numbering
CATEGORY V (550)
assistant
on
stipend
full
six to nine semester hours; that of a graduate assistant
is
No
nine to 12 semester hours.
overload
on
is
of courses
Courses numbered 500 or higher are open only
to
graduate students. Courses numbered below 500 and listed
This category comprises students
who have been
admitted to candidacy for a master's degree.
Category 550
is
An
in this bulletin are
individual in
510 if his
below 3.0 or
transferred to Category
cumulative grade point average
falls
a degree
if
he has
Graduate students
in the
may be
It is
applied to
understood
calibre in their independent study
and
their
papers.
in Categories 520, 530, 540,
Transfer of credit
and 550
Supervisory Certificate Program are assigned to
The
advisers.
advanced undergraduates.
limited to 12 semester hours.
work of graduate
on Time Limit.)
Advisement of graduate students
and
is
to
such courses that
in
that graduate students enrolled in these courses will exhibit
not completed his program within the time limit (see
section
open also
The number of credits
A maximum
of six semester hours
taken in other approved colleges
duties of the adviser of a graduate student are
master's degree.
The
in
may be
graduate courses
credited toward a
transferred courses
must have been
to serve as consultant in the planning of the student's
taken in residence; they must cover content which
program and
program or recommended by the adviser for
elective credit; they must have grades of B or higher. In case
a course has been taken on a branch campus of a university,
choice of courses, to certify
in his or her
approval of the course as part of the student's degree
program, to endorse the student's application for degree
candidacy, and to arrange for a comprehensive examination
it is
if
required by the program.
The
adviser
is
is
required
in the student's
it
will
be construed as a residence course
if
full-time graduate
accommodated to take a degree program on that
campus. The student must request permission of the dean of
students are
appointed by the dean of Graduate
Studies upon recommendation of the department of the
the Graduate School with written approval of his or her
proposed specialization.
adviser for transfer of credits into the graduate program.
An
interview with the adviser
is
required prior to
and prior
registration for graduate courses
first
Pass/fail grades will not
Students with undergraduate deficiencies should
registration.
consult with their adviser early for advisement
and
Registration
Students register for graduate courses through the Office
Students in Category 510 are not assigned to advisers.
They submit
their registration materials directly to the
Office of the
Dean of Graduate
They may regard
Studies.
dean of Graduate Studies as an adviser
in
credit.
special
course approval.
needed
be accepted for transfer
to each subsequent
in
case assistance
of the Dean of Graduate Studies. Registration for
undergraduate courses must be handled either through the
the
Office of the Registrar or the Office of Extended Programs.
is
choosing courses or in interpreting academic
Attendance at classes
regulations.
A
Credit
student
who
is
absent from a graduate class for a
reason mat can be verified as urgent
is
entitled to a
reasonable amount of assistance from the professor in
Credit
is
measured
in
semester hours at the rate of one
semester hour for 15 hours of lecture-discussion work plus
final
examination.
making up the work
permission to
was missed. This includes
that
make up an examination
given the class
during his or her absence and the late submitting of
assignments that were due during the period of absence.
Semester hour load
the student's responsibility to provide the verification
requested
During a period in which he or she is engaged in fulltime employment, an individual may enroll in a maximum
of six semester hours in a given semester. Overloads are
when applying
for the privilege of
It is
if
making up
the
work missed.
Withdrawals
permitted only upon approval by the dean of Graduate
Studies.
Approval
is
given only
in the
most unusual
circumstances.
The maximum load
is
8
12 semester hours.
A graduate
student
may withdraw from
applying to the dean of Graduate Studies.
for a full-time student in a semester
requested prior to the date established
If
by the
a course
by
withdrawal
is
registrar as the
1
midpoint of the semester, the grade in the course is W. If
if the student is
withdrawal is initiated later, the grade is
The graduate
W
currendy passing the course; otherwise, the grade
The
is
grade and in determining a refund
is
Graduate assistantships
the Office of the dean of Graduate Studies.
A limited number of graduate assistantships are
available for full-time graduate students.
made
to the
department
performed.
Arrange to take the standardized examination, if any,
required by your department. This must be taken before you
graduate assistant in one year
The maximum amount
Graduate students are required
to pay a fee for any testing required by their department.
Payment for the Miller Analogies Test must be made to the
university Business Office. Fees for other testings will be
payable to the organization through which arrangements are
made
that
is
is
may be
earned by a
$4,235. Appointments are
maximum sum
either for this
Application
which the service would be
in
Examinations
or one-half of this sum.
The graduate assistant on full stipend is responsible for 1
to 20 hours per week of service. The graduate assistant on
half stipend is responsible for 5 to 10 hours per week of
service.
Grades and averages
made.
A
held in reserve
the date of the latest
class meeting prior to the filing of the withdrawal request in
can be presented for candidacy.
is
degree has been completed.
E.
of withdrawal used in computing a
official date
credit earned in this term
until the baccalaureate
comprehensive examination
may be
set
An
in
uV
specialization
by the department as a degree requirement.
examination
in
defense of a master's thesis
usually required of students
who
choose to write a
Grades given for graduate courses
is
are:
A-Distinguished; scholarly work that exhibits
thesis.
independence and intellectual maturity (4 quality points)
B-Good
Master's thesis
(3 quality points)
C--Fair; acceptable toward a master's degree
program
within limits (2 quality points)
If
a master's thesis
a committee
is
is
included in the student's program,
appointed by the dean of Graduate Studies
is
acceptable in a degree program (1 quality point)
E—Failing (0 quality points)
I--Incomplete; work must be completed within four
from individuals nominated by the student's adviser. The
committee
D-Not
months unless die period
responsible for guiding the study, certifying
extended by the dean of Graduate
is
approval of a written report both in form and content,
Studies for adequate reason.
arranging for the defense, certifying satisfactory completion
grade
of the thesis, and determining the grade.
opportunity to
Three bound copies of the
thesis
must be
filed
with the
dean of Graduate Studies.
The student
is
responsible for following
all
may
Where
master's degree include a departmental paper, such a paper
one
that
is
grows out of a course and therefore
does not require special registration nor carry
Compleuon of a departmental paper must be
its
own
certified
in the senior
not
made
up, the
denied further
Progress
in
with approval of the dean. The
W are described
in the
V-Audit
CR—Course repeated
credit.
by
the
adviser as a part of the application for graduation.
Graduate courses
is
paragraph on withdrawal.
the requirements for a concentration for a
interpreted as
is
RI-Removal of Incomplete grade
N--No grade, no credit
regulations governing the grade of
obtained in the Graduate Office.
work
to
W—Withdrawn
be
If the
N, and the student
complete the work.
changed
R -Research
of the
thesis procedures specified in a special bulletin that
is
year
The cumulative quality point average (QPA) is
computed by the following process: (1) Multiply die
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)
A senior who is registering for the semester (or
summer
term) in which he or she will complete the
requirements for a baccalaureate degree and
who
requires less
divide
by
the
sum of
the semester hours for all grades that
entered the computation.
only the
When
a course has been repeated,
last entry is used.
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
Repeating courses
requisite undergraduate courses with graduate courses
No course may be repeated more than once (See section
on Grades and Averages for effect on the quality point
provided the
total
of undergraduate and graduate courses does
not exceed the normal loads as stated herein.
The recommendation of
average.)
the student's undergraduate
adviser, including his or her certification that the
Academic standards
undergraduate courses listed will complete the baccalaureate
requirements, must
accompany the application for admission
The student must pay the graduate
Each program
that leads to a master's degree requires a
to graduate courses.
minimum
application fee.
courses with grades below
of 30 semester hours of graduate credit. Credit for
C
is
not accepted toward the
requirements for the degree.
The
RESEARCH
79.591
student's cumulative quality point average at time
IN
EDUCATION
3 semester hours
of admission to candidacy and for graduation must be a 3.0
or higher.
Elective course to be chosen with the
approval of the program adviser.
Admission
to
candidacy for a
master's degree
Admission
to the
candidacy for a master's degree
to
is
subject
In addition to the above basic courses, the candidate
must complete a specialization of at least 21 semester hours
for a minimum of 30 semester hours. The requirements for
following conditions:
•
The
the specializations are stated in the appropriate sections
student must be in Cateogry (540) (See
on
course descriptions.
section on Categories for Graduate Students.)
•
Transcripts of
undergraduate and previous
all
graduate study must be on
Dean of Graduate
•
Arrange
file in
The Master
the Office of the
Studies.
to take the standardized examination, if
any, required by the department
This must be
The Master of Arts degree
taken before being presented for candidacy.
Effective with the 1986
fall
by
their department.
the Miller Analogies Test
must be made
university Business Office.
testings will
be payable
Payment
in
for
student must
offered in art studio, art
is
offered
business administration.
The Master of Science degree
to the
is
offered in biology,
communication disorders (audiology, speech pathology, and
Fees for other
education of the hearing impaired), early childhood
to the organization
education, special education (behavior disorders, learning
through which arrangements are made.
The
is
and communication.
The Master of Business Administration degree
history,
semester, graduate
students will be required to pay a fee for any
testing required
of Arts, Master of
Business Administration, and
Master of Science degrees
disabilities,
mental retardation, gifted/talented, exceptional
an application for admission
to candidacy with the dean of Graduate Studies after
nine semester hours (or immediately after 12
persons), nursing, and instructional technology.
semester hours) of the proposed program. Under
corresponding department's section of course descriptions.
file
certain circumstances, the
extension of time.
The
dean
may approve
an
application must be
endorsed by the student's adviser; the endorsement
presumes that the adviser has had adequate
for
each major are described
For admission to candidacy for the M.A., M.Ed.,
M.B.A., and M.S. degrees, see die section on Admission
Candidacy for a Master's Degree.)
student who is applying for candidacy for the
Master of Education degree must have filed with
the dean of Graduate Studies evidence of possession
are related to the duties generally performed
of a valid teaching
directors of programs.
certificate.
In case enrollment in a curriculum or in certain required
courses thereof
is restricted
due
to limited capacity,
inform an advisee
who
is
making
may
admission to candidacy
being deferred until space can be assured.
It is
objectives of the Supervisory Certificate Program
supervisors
who
will
work
The program
be able
is
and non-
of Education degree
Supervisor in Special
Supervisor Elementary
Education
Supervisor Reading
Education
School of Education are required
Instruction
Supervisor Social Studies
Supervisor Early
Childhood
offered in biology,
Supervisor Curriculum and
Supervisor Science
Services
in the
develop
to
the
Supervisor School Health
Three courses
designed
certification are offered in the following areas:
Supervisor Communication
is
is
to provide instructional
effectively with professionals
Studies of the reason for the delay in filing the application.
The Master of Education degree
elementary education, and reading.
first line
professionals in directing the activities of a given field (See
responsibility of the student to inform the dean of Graduate
The Master
by
supervisors, department chairpersons, coordinators, and
supervisory section of this catalogue.) Programs leading to
satisfactory progress that
his application for
The
leadership and
and a
admission has been established, the adviser
endorsement of
to
and recommends candidacy.
A
priority for
in the
Supervisory Certificate Program
opportunity to formulate judgment about the
student's ability
The requirements
Supervisor in Foreign
Languages
for the degree:
Supervisor Mathematics
60.501
MAJOR PHILOSOPHIES OF
Penn
State University, in affiliation with
Bloomsburg
University, offers approved programs leading to
EDUCATION
3 semester hours
Pennsylvania certification of vocational educators as
supervisors of vocational 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.
10
Master's degree equivalence
with
certificate
since 1917 in order to
some of
the major developments in the Soviet
make contemporary
Union
affairs in that
country more understandable. Combining lectures, films,
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania makes
available a
slides, outside speakers, readings,
and discussion,
more
master's degree equivalence certificate (significant for salary
serve to give them sufficient background to
purposes only) upon evidence that the applicant has
evaluate what they will experience while in the
completed graduate courses
stated in a bulletin that
in
accordance with requirements
may be
secured from the Bureau of
SOCIALISM:
09.427
university
resources to
No
fulfill
welcomes teachers who wish
responsibility
is
to use
is
constructed for this purpose, and no
assumed by the
university;
3 semester hours
A
selecting courses for this purpose.
however,
Students
purpose are classified
to take courses for this
in
survey of socialist philosophies from Biblical times
on the theories of Marx, Engels,
and including review of the major historical
to present concentrating
Lenin, and
students are invited to consult the dean of Graduate Studies
when
USSR.
THEORY AND
its
the course requirements for the certificate.
formal program
will
HISTORY
Teacher Certification in the Department of Education.
The
it
readily
Mao
events surrounding socialist development.
who wish
Category
SPECIAL TOPICS
09.580-589
1-3 semester hours
510.
Special Topics provides an opportunity for graduate
Graduation
It is
the responsibility of the student to apply for
graduation not later than the final date stated in the official
secured at
The
A
form to apply for graduation may be
the Graduate Office.
graduate calendar.
payment of graduation fees (and binding
fees
if
also are listed in the official graduate calendar.
lists,
will
minimum
The
dates
time necessary to compile graduation
who
files
degree requirements to receive a
certifying that the requirements for the degree
letter
have been
completed and stating the date upon which the degree
is to
be formally conferred.
INTERDISCIPLINARY
STUDIES
Interdisciplinary 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 or her adviser to determine the appropriateness of
these courses for a particular degree program.
COURSES
(Code 09)
09.401
HISTORY AND POLITICS OF THE
USSR
3 semester hours
This course seeks to give students sufficient
background
in history
1-6 semester hours
Provides a work-study experience jointly administered
by an academic
faculty
member and
a sponsoring employer.
This course also provides the opportunity for an internship
an application for graduation after
be included in the first subsequent
commencement; however, a student is eligible upon
all
GRADUATE INTERNSHIP
experience across disciplines at a graduate level.
the specified date will
completion of
instructor.
applicable)
order diplomas and academic regalia, and complete
student
Prerequisites for each special topic
be determined by the
09.590
other necessary details.
A
three semester hours.
dates for completion of thesis and department
papers, comprehensive examinations, defense of thesis,
provide
students from any graduate program to expand their
knowledge from a previously learned experience or to
explore a new learning experience not offered on a regular
basis. Each Special Topic course can carry from one to
and
political science to enable the
student to better understand the
USSR.
It
will provide
them
09.599
THESIS
3-6 semester hours
COLLEGE OF ARTS
AND SCIENCES
BIBLIOGRAPHY AND
LITERARY RESEARCH
20.493 (503)
3 semester hours
History of literary scholarships, study of book
production and practice in preparing specialized
HUMANITIES
bibliographies and in planning scholarly projects.
RHETORIC OF LITERATURE
20.494
LANGUAGES AND
CULTURES
3 semester hours
Study of major rhetorical devices used by writers
MASTER'S RESEARCH PAPER
20.500
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
6 semester hours
An
FRENCH
to
(Code 10)
extensive and creditable scholarly paper on a topic
be determined by the student
in conjunction with his or
her adviser.
STUDIES ABROAD
10.597
in the
various literary genres.
STRUCTURE OF ENGLISH
20.501
3-6 semester hours
College-organized programs abroad.
3 semester hours
A
linguistic study of
modem
English and
its
varieties
including phonology, morphology, lexicography, and
GERMAN
syntax.
(Code 11)
LANGUAGE
3-6 semester hours
College-organized programs abroad.
A detailed
3 semester hours
College-organized programs abroad.
modem
linguistic theory to
Prerequisite:
(Code 20)
20.509
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
of
20.501 or comparable graduate or
JOURNALISM FOR HIGH SCHOOL
TEACHERS
3 semester hours
For high school teachers who offer courses
AMERICAN
journalism or advise the school newspaper:
SOCIETY
in
staff recruiting;
organization; gathering, writing, editing news; writing other
3 semester hours
and philosophical perspectives on the
historical development and current status of English and
other languages in American society.
Social, political,
A
in application
classroom situations.
undergraduate course in structural linguistics.
ENGLISH
20.482
English with
Experimental, project-oriented course
3-6 semester hours
IN
Modem
APPLIED ENGLISH LINGUISTICS
20.503
STUDIES ABROAD
LANGUAGE
to
attention to the history of the English-speaking peoples.
(Code 12)
20.413
survey and analysis of the major language
changes from Anglo-Saxon
SPANISH
12.597
HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH
20.502
STUDIES ABROAD
11.597
MILTON
3 semester hours
comprehensive study of the poetry and prose of John
Milton.
journalistic forms; libel, censorship,
freedom of press;
business, lectures, workshops, field trips.
20.521
Main
CONTEMPORARY SHORT STORY
lines of
3 semester hours
development of the short story from the
mid- 19th 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
20.492
An
LITERARY CRITICISM
examination
to the present
in
the genre.
3 semester hours
depth of major critics from Aristotle
with emphasis on application of
principles of primary genres-drama, novel, poetry
independent study
12
in
20.522
MODERN DRAMA
critical
and on
varied areas of literature and aesthetics.
3 semester hours
Main
forces and
movements
in
modem drama
selected dramatists from the time of Ibsen.
through
CONTEMPORARY NOVEL
20.524
3 semester hours
Writers and the trends of the novel in the
modem
3 semester hours
few selected plays are closely read. From this study
are developed topics in biography and dating, textual history,
sources, and contemporary and earlier intellectual influences.
A
with emphasis on British and American works.
MODERN POETRY
20.526
SHAKESPEARE
20.549
era
3 semester hours
Reading of a comprehensive selection of modem
poetry, British and American. Emphasis on appreciating the
art of the poems, on recognizing the modem spirit in them,
and on viewing them as part of a historical development of
DRAMA
3 semester hours
Trends
in
comedy and tragedy from
LITERATURE FOR THE
ADOLESCENT
Goldsmith, and Sheridan.
3 semester hours
AGE OF JOHNSON
20.559
3 semester hours
Reading, study of books for the adolescent;
consideration of literary qualities, evaluation criteria,
values in literature, approaches to literature,
book
human
selection,
Indepth study of such majors figures of the mid- 18th
century as James Boswell, Samuel Johnson, Oliver
Goldsmith, Richard Savage, Samuel Richardson, Henry
censorship, students' right to read.
and Richard Brinsley Sheridan.
Fielding, Laurence Sterne,
SEMINAR
20331
3 semester hours
For advanced students near graduation. Each student
seminar will pursue his or her own line of study under the
Independent research
in
guidance of the instructor and in an area of study determined
by the student and
register for
the reopening of the
1660 through the 1770s. Among the dramatists
studied are Congreve, Dryden, Wycherley, Steele,
theaters in
poetic tradition.
20328
RESTORATION AND LATER
20356
his or her adviser.
is
based on both such major
personalities
and minor authors of the period.
20.563
19TH CENTURY
NOVEL
3 semester hours
Notice of intention to
seminar must be given the instructor of the
Development of
course at least two months before the course begins.
literary
A
the Victorian age.
the novel
is
a major literary form of
study of such major English novelists
as Austen, Scott, the Brontes, Dickens, Thackeray,
MAJOR BRITISH AUTHORS
20332
Trollope, Eliot, and Hardy.
3 semester hours
Supplementary readings are
in
other novelists of the period and in secondary source
Study of one or more major writers in English
Authors included vary with each presentation of
materials.
literature.
ENGLISH ROMANTIC POETS
20.565
the course.
3 semester hours
STUDIES IN BRITISH
20333, 534, 535
Important segments of the work of the major romantic
LITERATURE
of each writer.
course
20.569
is
work and thought
background of the
poets to disclose the characteristics of the
3 semester hours
Specialized areas of British literature such as literary
forms, ideas, and movements. Content varies each time the
offered.
period and
its
Some
attention given to
literary forebearers
and descendants.
VICTORIAN LITERATURE
3 semester hours
20342
EARLY ENGLISH DRAMA
An
3 semester hours
The growth of a
native
drama from
the closing of the theaters in 1642;
Middle Ages
the
emphasis
is
indepth study of
some
aspect or combination of
literary significance in the Victorian
to
Age
author(s), genre,
specific works.
on
Shakespeare's contemporaries and Jacobean dramatists.
20.582
AMERICAN LITERATURE: EARLY
3 semester hours
CHAUCER
3 semester hours
Major works with emphasis on the mind and art of
20343
Chaucer and considerable attention to the Middle English
language. Medieval background and various specialized
Prose writers and poets of Colonial and Federalist
America: Bradstreet, Taylor, Edwards, Franklin, Paine,
and Tyler. An intensive study of
Jefferson, Freneau,
Puritanism and
its
role in the literature of this period.
scholarly problems also are included.
20.583
20347
ELIZABETHAN POETRY
3 semester hours
lyric, and
Elizabethan poetry, particularly the sonnet,
narrative of the 1590s,
is
examined
for structure, origins,
and influences. Students are encouraged
the
works of individual poets.
to
develop topics on
Major
AMERICAN LITERATURE:
MIDDLE
writers of the
3 semester hours
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:
20.584
Beyond
•
MODERN
3 semester hours
Since
achieves
much of 20th
its
the core courses, students will select
classes in keeping with their specific academic
and career
century American literature
At
greatest intensity in being critical of native,
traditional values, the course
interests in consultation with the
graduate adviser.
examines such representative
which
the conclusion of the semester in
students complete 24 semester hours of
writers as Dreiser, Anderson, Lewis, Frost, Eliot,
coursework, an application for comprehensive
Hemingway,
examination must be
Fitzgerald,
and Faulkner.
is
MAJOR AMERICAN AUTHORS
20.587
students'
3 semester hours
The comprehensive
test that
examines
knowledge of philosophy,
theory, and
application of material covered in courses taken
Study of one or more major writers in American
Writers included vary with each presentation of
to that point but
must include
of
at least three
the four core courses.
literature.
the course.
filed.
a six clock hour essay
•
COMMUNICATION
The comprehensive examination will be read and
evaluated by at least three members of the
graduate faculty.
(Code 23/25)
•
In the event of failure
on the examination or any
part thereof, the student will be given one
Master of Arts Degree
in
opportunity to retake the part(s) failed.
Communication
•
Students anticipating continued graduate work in
a doctoral program are
recommended
to enroll in
23.598 Master's Research Project. This
Entrance requirements:
option would be taken in lieu of one three credit
A bachelor's degree
minimum
university with a
and a
QPA of 3.00 on
A minimum
course not including core courses.
from a recognized college or
overall
QPA
of 2.75
a 4.0 scale in the major.
Retention requirements:
of 2-3 basic speech communication
courses including, but not limited
to,
•
public
communication, persuasion, business
communications, etc. Applicants without such
•
A minimum
grade of
the four core courses.
this
preparation will be expected to enroll as auditors
in
minimum
Students must maintain a
of 3.00
GPA
for all courses taken.
speaking, interpersonal communication, survey of
requirement
B must
be earned
in
each of
Students unable to meet
may be
given the opportunity to
retake a course after a review of special
25.104 Interpersonal Communication and/or
circumstances by the graduate faculty committee.
other course(s) as determined by the graduate
committee.
Three
letters
undergraduate professors or others
ability to
to
•
comment on
The Graduate
Record Exam (GRE)
score of
and quantitative
A
who have
the
the applicant's potential
•
the verbal
•
Applicants
and direction
who do not meet each of the
may request an interview with
program graduate faculty
may
petition in writing for a
Completion requirements:
A minimum
14
by
the
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
23.501
NATURE OF COMMUNICATION
3 semester hours
Primarily a theoretical survey of the major categories of
the field of communication.
23.502
The following four core courses are required:
Nature of Communication
23.501
Introduction to Communication
25.501
Research
Interpersonal Communication
23.502
Organizational Communication
23.445
INTERPERSONAL
COMMUNICATION
3 semester hours
of 30 graduate credits must be
earned.
•
of nine semester hours of courses
to discuss special
waiver of entrance requirement(s).
•
A maximum
in enrolling in
requirements
circumstances or
Communication
student's adviser.
one-page statement describing the student's
the program.
•
of nine semester hours of courses
offered in other departments as approved
tests.
objectives, goals,
minimum
Studies.
with a
950 combined on
A
offered by die Department of
successfully complete a graduate program.
minimum
•
Electives:
of recommendation from
A
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.
ANCffiNT RHETORIC
25.505
NON-PRINT MEDIA
23.503
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
A
and
survey of the history and theory of radio, television,
Theoretical emphasis combined with practical
film.
experience gained through field trips and media projects.
The ancient
rhetoricians Aristotle
Longinus, and Quintilian. Emphasis
critical
concepts of these
men
is
and Plato, Cicero,
on the analysis and
with a study of later
interpretations of their works.
PRINT MEDIA
23.504
An
3 semester hours
in-depth examination of publishing from the
historical, theoretical,
and other
critical
25.510
CURRENT PROBLEMS
IN
SPEECH ACTrVITIES
3 semester hours
viewpoints.
Current speech practices in the secondary school.
MASTER'S RESEARCH PROJECT
23.598
Methods of
3 semester hours
Independent research on a topic approved by the
25.515
student's adviser(s).
PUBLIC ADDRESS
initiating,
improving, and expanding speech
programs.
ADVANCED PERSUASION AND
PROPOGANDA
3 semester hours
Techniques of attitude modification through persuasion
(Code 25)
and propoganda. Practical application of the techniques by
ORGANIZATIONAL
25.445
each student.
COMMUNICATION
3 semester hours
of
An explanation of the theoretical and practical aspects
how communication patterns develop in organizations.
25.520
ADVANCED ORAL
INTERPRETATION
3 semester hours
INTRODUCTION TO
COMMUNICATION RESEARCH
25.501
An
overview of the
fields
Understanding and appreciation of
developing
3 semester hours
in communication
of research
skill in
literature
through
reading aloud. Selecting, adapting, and
preparing material for presentation in high school classes.
Prerequisite:
Consent of instructor
and an examination of the contributions of professional
speech communication organizations, graduate studies, and
research.
Historical, descriptive, experimental,
25.530
ADVANCED RADIO AND
TELEVISION
and
A pilot thesis is
evaluating research studies are examined.
required of each student to demonstrate competency in
research techniques and the use of bibliographical resources.
3 semester hours
Practice and study of techniques of television
announcing, writing (news and drama), directing, program
planning, and performing.
25.502
The
RHETORICAL CRITICISM
and
television.
3 semester hours
The development of
Prerequisite:
Beginning course
in radio
and
television
nature of rhetorical criticism.
rhetorical theory
theorists.
Instructional radio
Laboratory hours required.
from the Homeric period
Methods of
to the
modern
25.585
intermediate period (1600-1850), and methods of the
SPECIAL TOPICS IN
COMMUNICATION
the critics during antiquity, the
modem
3 semester hours
Specialized study by the class.
critics.
The
subject varies by
semester.
25.503
HISTORY AND CRITICISM OF
AMERICAN PUBLIC ADDRESS
25.586
SPECIAL TOPICS IN
COMMUNICATION
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
Evaluation and discussion of the development and
America in terms of the speaker,
speech, and times. American speakers selected from a crosssection in history prestudied from the viewpoints of
biographical background nature, and extent of speaking,
application of rhetoric in
25.587
SPECIAL TOPICS IN
COMMUNICATION
3 semester hours
audience reaction, the speaker's basic ideas, his or her
preparation, arrangement
and
style, basic
philosophy, and
25.504
BRITISH
25.590
MASTER'S RESEARCH PAPER
3 semester hours
platform behavior.
ORATORY
3 semester hours
Burke, Fox, Sheridan, George, Bevan, Churchill, and
other orators in the 17th through the 20th centuries.
Analysis of style, philosophies, effectiveness, and their
contribution to rhetoric theory.
MASS COMMUNICATION
The unique
multi-level studio offerings, which allow
students of different degrees of experience (different levels of
(Code 27)
discipline) to
TELEVISION PRODUCTION AND
DESIGN
27.511
studio, provides a natural
The goals of
practical aspects of planning
the curriculum are to develop the full
potential of each candidate through a personalized
3 semester hours
Course focuses on the
work within one
structure for further advanced-level work.
and
program of
study which will emphasize the communicative power of the
producing video tapes for specific instructional purposes.
individual's personal, mature,
Covers pre-production planning, production activities, and
research and one's works of
The
post-production editing.
and unified statement through
art.
faculty of artist- teachers, each of
whom
are
specialists in their respective disciplines, will provide the
ART
variety of approaches
and instruction needed
in
each area of
concentration.
Master of Arts
in
Art Studio/ Art
Concentration of advanced study
History
graduate
in six
studio areas:
Program
description:
Advanced Ceramics I, II, in, IV
Advanced Drawing I, n, in, IV
32.520, 21, 22, 23 Advanced Craft I, n, EI, IV
32.530 31, 32, 33 Advanced Graphics I, II, IH, IV
32.540, 41, 42, 43 Advanced Painting I, H, HI, IV
32.550, 51, 52, 53 Advanced Sculpture I, U, HI, IV
32.593 Advanced Independent Study in the Studio Arts
Graduate art history courses
32.500, 01, 02, 03
This Master of Arts in Art Studio degree program
emphasizes the development of creative and scholarly
competencies in one or more of the following studio areas:
drawing, ceramics,
crafts, graphics, painting,
or sculpture
with concurrent or parallel work in the areas of art
history, the
philosophy and psychology of
education,
art, art
and visual aesthetics for a minimum of 30 credits.
The Master of Arts in Art History program is designed
to
provide an advanced knowledge base, writing proficiency,
and research
skills
enabling the student to pursue a variety of
professional options.
A minimum of 30 credits is required
including a thesis based on the student's area of interest.
in art (a B.A.,
I must
BP.A., or
B.S. degree in art education) from an accredited institution of
Early European Art
31.575 Readings and Research
in Oriental
31.580 Readings and Research
in Architectural
Art History
Art
in
Advanced Visual
Aesthetics
31.595 Directed Study
Art History
in
30.590 Current Theories
in
Art and Art Education
30.591 Visual Arts for the Exceptional Child
higher education.
Students applying for admission under Plan
have not graduated with a curriculum
in art
II
30.595 Thesis
who
only the general graduate school requirements for admission
Art
admission materials must include
official
of grades, an 8 x 10 inch plastic sleeve of slides
representative of one's creative
work
for art studio majors
and a one-page statement of one's objectives and philosophy.
Upon acceptance, students are required to appear for a
personal interview with die department chairperson and an
adviser to be assigned in their major field.
At
this time,
any
and a course of study planned.
A
and exhibition of creative work also are required as
part of the program of study for art studio majors.
thesis
with the exception of independent study, which carries
variable credit and thesis with 3-6 credits.
permanent art
Art gallery,
collection
The department operates
the
collection, slide
Haas Gallery of
Art,
which
monthly exhibitions of varied art forms. A special
exhibition of student art work is held annually, and an
exhibition organized and planned by students in the art
features
gallery course
an
is
held in the spring of each year. In addition,
art student intern
the Presidents'
maintains a small art gallery space in
Lounge of
the student union.
The Department of Art maintains an extensive
permanent art collection of more than 300 pieces with works
displayed throughout the campus.
Course offerings:
The Master of Arts program
All the above courses are three semester hours each
must meet not
but also the requirements established by the Department of
In the seminar
room, a
student slide curator assists in classifying, cataloging, and
is
consistent with the Art
Department's present philosophical goals and will be a
continuation of the present undergraduate level program.
16
in
31.571 Readings and Research in Later European Art
31.592 Readings and Research
apply under either of two admission
deficiencies will be noted
31.570 Readings and Research
31.585 Art and Culture of France
Students applying for admission under Plan
transcripts
31.565 Readings and Research in American Art History
History
have earned a baccalaureate degree
Initial
Contemporary Art
History
Admission Requirements:
plans.
in
History
In
program of study will be designed. Opportunities for
interdisciplinary and off-campus experience are available.
may
31.560 Readings and Research
History
conjunction with the student's committee an individualized
Students
32.510, 11, 12, 13
filing
over 40,000 units contained
slide collection.
in the
department's
35mm
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
GENERAL AND ART EDUCATION
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
A research paper or research project
on eventual application.
will
3 semester hours
advanced survey of the evolution of architecture in
the western world from the Pharaonic Egyptian period
through the contemporary 20th century. Typical and
outstanding examples of each period studied will be
discussed and researched by the general student. Imperative
to an understanding of the physical structures studied will be
An
(Code 30)
30.590
READINGS AND RESEARCH IN
ARCHITECTURAL ART HISTORY
31380
an analysis of the type of society and the rationale for the
creation of such an architecture.
be required.
ART AND CULTURE OF FRANCE
31.585
ADVANCED VISUAL ARTS FOR
30.591
3 semester hours
A
EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN
The importance of
his
world
is
stressed.
3 semester hours
Art seen in relation to
a means of enriching
Visits will
art activity as
and stimulating a special
child's
Emphasis
awareness of himself and
is
study-tour of France with specific attention to French
placed on those positive
be made
also will
students and
3-6 semester hours
cultural environment.
in the plastic arts
READINGS AND RESEARCH IN
CONTEMPORARY ART HISTORY
late 19th
movements
emphasizing
viable aesthetic positions
artistic
and perceptual
awareness and concern with environmental relationships.
3 semester hours
from the
DIRECTED STUDY IN ART
HISTORY
31395
in art
3 or 6 semester hours
century to the present with readings and
The advanced study of a
research for advanced students.
topic in the area of art history.
Following an intensive review of the scholarly
31365
READINGS AND RESEARCH IN
AMERICAN ART HISTORY
literature in
the field, a paper, meeting contemporary standards of
publication in the field, will be required under the direction
3 semester hours
Advanced study of
advanced
3 semester hours
Advanced study of images and
detailed study of contemporary
for
READINGS AND RESEARCH IN
ADVANCED VISUAL AESTHETICS
31.592
(Code 31)
A
cultural interest
be offered under Extended Programs
members of the community.
ART HISTORY
31.560
and
and around Paris and specific areas of France where the
emphasis is for the particular course of study. This course
possesses.
THESIS
and
social
in
aspects for creative activity which the handicapped child
30.595
its
to places of artistic
of a faculty adviser.
the history of visual art in America.
ART STUDIO
31370
READINGS AND RESEARCH IN
EARLY EUROPEAN ART HISTORY
(Code 32)
3 semester hours
The
ADVANCED CERAMICS
32.500
topics relating to the periods
from Pre-Historic
The
to the
student will define in writing his present level of
knowledge and competency. From
gothic.
I
3 semester hours
research focus for this course will be on specific
this
information, he or
she can then prepare a plan of study that will allow for a
31371
READINGS AND RESEARCH IN
LATER EUROPEAN ART HISTORY
direction of work.
The student
will
own
be responsible for
making and
firing his or her
32.501
ADVANCED CERAMICS H
work.
3 semester hours
The period from
the early Renaissance through French
Impressionism provides the thrust for
3 semester hours
this course.
At
31375
READINGS AND RESEARCH IN
ORIENTAL ART HISTORY
This course
is
intended to
by
Oriental Art in the broadest sense of the word:
the art
problem relating
Advanced Ceramics
in
study
to the experiences
I.
ADVANCED CERAMICS HI
32.502
3 semester hours
and
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.
architecture of the ancient
selecting a specialized
gained
3 semester hours
be an advanced survey of
this level, the student will intensify his or her
The
student will 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
levels will facilitate a continuity in
learning.
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ADVANCED CERAMICS
32.503
IV
ADVANCED GRAPHICS
32.530
3 semester hours
At
work should reflect a
The student will be
I
3 semester hours
professional and philosophical attitude.
Advanced level exploration of traditional and/or
experimental printmaking methods. Emphasis on
required to have an exhibition of his or her work.
personalized imagery and technical proficiency.
this level, the student's
ADVANCED DRAWING
32.510
ADVANCED GRAPHICS H
32.531
I
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
An
exploration of advanced drawing techniques and
involvement of personal expression and imagery required.
ADVANCED DRAWING n
32.511
Exploration of advanced level printmaking including
color and color registration procedures.
ADVANCED GRAPHICS
32.532
Emphasis will be on the development of individual
themes and projects.
DT
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
Focus on personalized forms for potential thesis
(Students are expected to be innovative and
statement.
proficient in the technology of printmaking.)
ADVANCED DRAWING
32.512
III
3 semester hours
Focus on personal expression and imagery
and innovation.
for potential
thesis statement--self-direction
ADVANCED GRAPHICS
32.533
IV
3 semester hours
Concentration on the selected forms for a unified thesis
statement.
ADVANCED DRAWING
32.513
IV
3 semester hours
ADVANCED PAINTING
32.540
Search into purpose of painting with specific attention
thesis statement.
to traditional
ADVANCED CRAFTS
32.520
I
levels of experimentation with
contemporary
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
idioms
methods-
glazing,
egg tempera, and
underpainting.
3 semester hours
Advanced
ADVANCED PAINTING H
32.541
3 semester hours
in crafts design.
independent planning for each student for
all
Exploration into different approaches of painting for
individual expression.
ADVANCED CRAFTS
four levels.
ADVANCED PAINTING
II
Individual concentration on specific media and related
Continued development
into maturity of individual
architectural space.
Intense involvement with refined design
more defined
HI
style-special emphasis on mural painting designed into
schemes, systems, and variations that are oriented toward an
increasingly
in representational
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
techniques.
Achieving
painting.
32.542
32.521
I
3 semester hours
Concentration and production of drawings for a unified
ADVANCED PAINTING
32.543
singular direction in crafts.
IV
3 semester hours
ADVANCED CRAFTS
32322
Mature fulfillment of personal expression. Painting
III
3 semester hours
Highly independent and mature involvement with
advanced concepts, methods, and processes in a specific
At this level, students begin to develop a
thesis presentation which emerges from studio experiences,
independent research, and from a wide highly selective
exposure to craft objects in museums, galleries, and private
crafts direcdon.
should reflect continuity of intent and
work
will
The
student will define in writing his present level of
knowledge and philosophical
will allow for a direction of
ADVANCED CRAFTS
32323
direction.
From
IV
involvement with advanced concepts
Concentration on completing
or a
one-woman show.
A
final
works
show
quality pieces during
the course.
in
for a one-
ADVANCED SCULPTURE H
32.551
3 semester hours
definitive position paper
reflecting a personal philosophy in crafts is developed.
The
student will continue to experiment while
being concerned with the concept form. At
positive philosophical ideas should begin to
developed.
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this
work. The student will be
responsible for the completion of
3 semester hours
A continued
man
I
3 semester hours
information, he or she will then prepare a plan of study that
studios.
crafts.
selection of
thesis.
ADVANCED SCULPTURE
32.550
A
style.
be prepared for exhibition and
still
more
grow and be
this level,
ADVANCED SCULPTURE
32552
PUBLIC POLICY AND BUSINESS
40515
III
3 semester hours
At
this level, the student's
significant transition
definite direction in
work should
reflect
3 semester hours
Public policies affecting the economy:
a
from experimentations to a more
technique and aesthetic opinion.
free enterprise.
Intensive analysis of selected areas of
economic policy
ADVANCED SCULPTURE
32553
government
art
while maintaining an awareness of his or her
responsibility to society.
3 semester hours
student's
work
Selected economic problems of current interest and
concern to our society. Basic economic principles and
This responsibility will be
by an exhibition of the
action.
CURRENT ECONOMIC PROBLEMS
40531
student will continue to produce highly professional
pieces of
fulfilled
related to
IV
3 semester hours
The
historical,
philosophical, and legal basis of regulation; the rationale of
for his or her
theories
and the thinking of recognized economists of the
past and present as revealed in their published works.
thesis.
32580
ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY
COMPARATIVE ECONOMIC
40532
I
SYSTEMS
3 semester hours
The course
3 semester hours
will develop historical foundations,
technicals skills,
photography as
and the creative conceptual component of
A comparison
major forms of economic organization. The
art.
systems; the
32581
of the workings and performance of the
ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY H
modern welfare
communism; and
capitalist
states; state capitalism;
socialism.
3 semester hours
32582
ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY
DT
INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC
POLICIES AND RELATIONS
40533
3 semester hours
32583
ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY
IV
3 semester hours
Application of
3 semester hours
economic and
emerging contemporary problems of
modem
financial anlayses to
32595
DmECTED STUDY
IN STUDIO
ART
3 or 6 semester hours
Continued development of a student's involvement in
one of the selected studio areas following the satisfactory
completion of four levels of advanced study in that areas.
Permission of the instructor and department chairperson is
international
nations trading with one another.
Selected topics include
customs unions; optimum currency
area; international
Impact of governmental
and intergovernmental relations and regulations.
cartels;
and
flexible
exchange
rates.
EARTH SCIENCE
required.
(Code 51)
SOCIAL STUDIES
FIELD TECHNIQUES IN EARTH
51.451
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
AND SPACE SCIENCE
6 semester hours
ECONOMICS
Intensive field and laboratory training in the use of
(Code 40)
equipment and techniques
in the areas of geology,
hydrology, and cartography. Field trips are integral and
40513
ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT
OF CAPITALISM
3 semester hours
OPERATION AND PROGRAMMING
OF THE PLANETARIUM
51.453
Transition from feudalism to capitalism and the
subsequent influence of leading capitalist institutions on
industry, agriculture,
commerce, banking, and
vital
segments of the course.
the social
movement.
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.
40514
LABOR ECONOMIC THEORY
The emphasis of
theory and
its
the course
is
3 semester hours
on labor economic
employment and
inflation.
(Code 44)
Topics discussed include growth
wage
of the labor force and
its
wage
unionism and income distribution,
structures, trade
composition,
theories
and
economics of poverty and minimum wage and hour laws,
and civil legislation. Occupational choices, job search,
labor mobility,
and human
capital formation are included.
Students are exposed to research and methodology
to
POLITICAL SCIENCE
application in analyzing the issues of
meet the research requirements of
the course.
THE DEVELOPMENT OF
44.405
POLITICAL THOUGHT
3 semester hours
A chronological
present
is
survey from the ancient Greeks to the
undertaken to present the ideas of seminal political
thinkers as they grappled with perennial problems.
(Offered
fall
of odd-numbered years.)
AMERICAN POLITICAL THOUGHT
44.409
STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
44.452
AND POLITICS
3 semester hours
to
Analyzes the relationship of American political thought
contemporary political science by using traditional
way
materials in an historical, chronological
them
to
show
institutions.
but reworking
and relevance to actions and
Included are the main ideas of the leading
their relation
political thinkers in
America from the Colonial period
3 semester hours
Presents a description and analysis of state and local
legislatures, executives,
realities
and
of state and local
relations; current policies
judiciaries; the
politics;
myths and
intergovernmental
and problems.
(Offered spring only.)
to the
present
(Offered
fall
RACISM AND SEXISM
AMERICAN POLITICS
44.429
44.458
of even-numbered years.)
foreign policy including the determinants of policy, policy
analysis of the role of Blacks in
the Black
Power movement,
FOREIGN POLICY
3 semester hours
Analyzes the substance, methods, and purposes of U.S.
IN
3 semester hours
An
U.S.
civil rights,
American politics,
and racial conflict.
making machinery, and implementation
44.463
THE
U.S.S.R.
matters.
POLITICAL SYSTEM
3 semester hours
44.437
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
APPLICATIONS
Studies the history, development, ideology, structure,
process, institutions,
3 semester hours
and
policies of die Soviet Political
System.
This course operationalizes the theory of public
administration by using simulations and cases.
44.464
GOVERNMENT AND
OF IRELAND
(Offered spring only.)
POLITICS
I
3 semester hours
44.438
CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYMENT
POLICIES AND PRACTICES
3 semester hours
Presents a survey of historic, social, cultural and
religious developments in Ireland with concentration
on a
study of the government and politics of Northern Ireland and
Public service as a career, die personnel needs of
the Irish Republic.
national and local governments, civil service law, personnel
drama, music, and
Examines contemporary
literature,
art.
systems, and current problems.
44.487
44.440
THE PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS
Reviews
presidential
constitutional issues.
Examines problem areas and
proposals for reform.
(Offered
44.446
fall
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
and congressional politics, public
policy-making roles, executive-legislative relationships,
INTERNATIONAL LAW AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Presents the theoretical and practical implications of the
legal
and organizational
efforts to regulate international
emphasis on international law, the United
Nations, the International Court of Justice, and regional and
relations with
functional organizations.
only.)
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
44.490
I
3 semester hours
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Analysis 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 federal-state relationships.
(Offered
44.447
fall
3 semester hours
Provides for individualized reading, research, and
reporting under conditions of minimal supervision. Projects
must have departmental approval and be underway by
of the
only.)
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW n
first
44.491
related to the individual
on nationalization of the
Supreme Court
Bill
of Rights; rights of persons
accused of crimes, equal protection, and voting
READINGS IN GOVERNMENT
3 semester hours
as they are
and the government, concentrating
rights.
the end
a session.
AND POLITICS
3 semester hours
Studies the decisions of the
week of
Topics are selected on the basis of close consultation
between instructor and student. Designed
for either
group or
individual study.
(Offered spring only.)
44.492
44.448
JUDICIAL PROCESS
3 semester hours
Supreme Court. The nature of
the policy-making
function as well as the impact of policy
American society also are analyzed.
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IN
GOVERNMENT AND
POLITICS
Studies policy making by the federal courts, primarily
the
SEMINAR
making on
3 semester hours
government and politics
in an attempt ot review and unify thoeries and methods of
political science. Emphasizes individualized research
Examines
projects.
selected problems in
FIELD EXPERIENCE IN
POLITICAL SCIENCE
44.496
POPULATION STUDY
45.467
1-6 semester hours
Provides for supervised individual or group activities
A
study of
human
population,
its
and other
distributions, composition,
3 semester hours
major theories,
characteristics,
including internships of a non-classroom variety in applied
changes, and future developments of population; impacts of
areas of political science.
population problems on society as influenced by vital
processes and migration patterns.
45.211
Prerequisite:
SOCIOLOGY
SOCIAL SERVICE PLANNING
45.468
(Code 45)
3 semester hours
An advanced
SOCIAL INDICATIONS
45.441
This course
3 semester hours
designed to reinforce and extend earlier
is
methods by focusing
upon systematic step-by-step understanding, analysis, and
preparation of social indicators at the federal, state, and local
levels of social policy planning and analysis. The emphasis
is on developing student understanding of social indicators
and their use in social planning within all levels of society.
learning in research techniques and
Prerequisite:
45.21
1,
3 16, 460, or equivalent
and applications as well as the social effects of
and social services systems
theories
social planning, social policy,
on people
in service-based, post-industrial socities at all
levels of government.
CONTEMPORARY
ENVIRONMENTAL
45.474
3 semester hours
Some major human problems
pollution, energy,
Prerequisite:
its
various types including mental
and various types of crime and stigmatized behavior
and how it is handled therapeutically and legally:
illness
and treatment.
institutionalization
It
methods of
45.450
last third specifically
examines
SOCIAL
WORK
PROCESSES
its
major theoretical themes, patterns
of living, socio-psychological, and cultural consequences of
Further, the course examines the contemporary
issues, problems,
and punishment.
45.500
II
3 semester hours
and application of concepts from
communication, information, and systems theory to social
work practice.
An
study of aging,
Prerequistie:
rehabilitation
45.211
3 semester hours
A
aging.
current
air and noise
and other resource depletion as well as
SOCIOLOGY OF AGING
45.490
attempts to provide a
broad theoretical perspective as well as concrete examples of
deviance in any society. The
that lead to
increasing population density.
3 semester hours
This course evaluates the presence and function of
deviance in society,
ISSUES
environmental deterioration, particularly water,
SOCIOLOGY OF DEVIANT
BEHAVIOR
45.443
consideration of the social context of the
and programs of the aging.
45.211
SOCIOLOGY OF MASS
COMMUNICATION
analysis
This course
is
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
45.451
industry, particularly
FAMILY COUNSELING
3 semester hours
This course surveys the major theoretical models for
family assessment and intervention. Emphasis
the
problem involved
is
placed on
influence
on production,
home and
events,"
and the use of mass media by the U.S.
abroad.
Students will critique the latest research articles in
at
the field.
in researching the
changing social
composition of rural-urban communities.
Prerequisite:
its
programming, news content, "newsworthiness" and "media
45.511
45.211
SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS
3 semester hours
45.453
Sociological examination of major institutions in the
SOCIAL WELFARE POLICY
3 semester hours
45.465
ADVANCED METHODS OF RURAL
URBAN ANALYSIS
3 semester hours
Probability theory, sampling, and statistical inference
applicable to rural-urban area anlaysis.
on the probleminvolved
Emphasis
in researching the
is
U.S. cross-culturally compared with those in other societies.
Specific institutions will be selected depending on the
interest of the students
45.513
and
faculty.
ADOLESCENTS
IN
AMERICAN
SOCIETY
placed
changing social
composition of rural-urban communities. Prerequisite:
45.211
Study of the role of adolescents
society with special emphasis
interactions in groups
and
3 semester hours
contemporary U.S.
in
on the adolescent's
social
institutions.
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THE CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN
COMMUNITY
45.523
3 semester hours
An
advanced examination of the
community
life, its institutions,
social
dynamics of
organizations, and people
PSYCHOLOGY SEMINAR
48.406
3 semester hours
Provides for an advanced consideration of significant
topics in psychology. Requires reports and discussion of
Course may be repeated with change in
21 hours in psychology and consent of
current research.
within the context of the development of post-industrial
topic. Prerequisite:
society.
instructor.
CURRENT SOCIAL ISSUES
45.525
THEORIES OF PERSONALITY
48.436
3 semester hours
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
3 semester hours
Provides a
ANTHROPLOGY
LANGUAGE & CULTURE
3 semester hours
A
human
and learning points of view.
LABORATORY TRAINING
GROUP PROCESSES
48.451
evolution and contemporary cultures. Topics
IN
3 semester hours
Offers on-going experience on topics including normsetting, leadership,
study of the place of oral or non-oral language in
Prerequisite:
48.101
(Code 46)
46.440
study of theories explaining
development, structure, and organization of personality.
Considers personality from psychoanalytic, social,
individual, self,
data.
critical
problem solving, role playing
cooperation/competition and decision making. Prerequisite:
48.101 and consent of instructor (Offered spring only.)
discussed include dialectal variation, discourse analysis,
multilingualism, language, and cognition and the role of
language
3 semester hours
CULTURE AND ECOLOGY OF
SOUTH AMERICA
46.450
3 semester hours
A
ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
48.453
in education.
survey introduction to the aboriginal, non-literate
America including the ecological
background, archaeology, and cultural patterns.
cultures of South
HISTORY OF ANTHROPOLOGICAL
46.470
THOUGHT AND THEORY
Describes the application of psychological theory and
research to the study of industrial, business, profit, and
nonprofit service, military and governmental organizations.
Emphasizes the interaction of individual perceptions, group
dynamics, and organizational climate and strategies to
maximize the satisfaction and effectiveness of each
component within and between complex organizations.
Prerequisite: 48.101, 251, and junior standing
ADVANCED EXPERIMENTAL
48.464
3 semester hours
DESIGN
This course surveys intensively the leading methods
and theories of anthropological and ethnological
interpretation with special
culture
and
its
emphasis on the concept of
practical application to
modern problems.
PSYCHOLOGY
(Code 48)
conduct, and evaluation of research in the behavioral and
and methods in
scoring, interpreting, and
administering tests and in
skills
reporting results.
48.466
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
THEORIES OF HUMAN LEARNING
48.576
48.101, 160, 281, 282, or consent of
instructor
Analyzes the nature and rationale of various individual
of intelligence. Provides
statistics.
design, analysis,
3 semester hours
tests
employing parametric and nonEmphasizes inferential statistics,
interpretation, and computer utilization.
biological sciences,
parametric
Prerequisites:
INDIVIDUAL INTELLIGENCE
TESTING
48.525
3 semester hours
Presents an advanced consideration of the planning,
3 semester hours
supervision of a psychology faculty
written report of
instructor
its
member
resulting in a
outcome. Prerequisite: consent of
and departmental approval.
Studies the historical and contemporary learning
systems and models which yield principles for practical
48.497
PSYCHOLOGY PRACTICUM
application.
Note:
also are
22
3-15 semester hours
The following
open
to
senior level undergraduate courses
graduate students.
Provides application of psychological knowledge
through study color, observation, and practice in a
community, college, or business
setting.
for a total of 15 semester hours.
By
May
be repeated
consent of instructor.
SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS
Waller Administration Building. The applicant for both the
M.S. and the M.Ed, degree also is requested to submit
scores including the advanced scores in the biological
BIOLOGY
sciences.
(Code 50)
Master of Science Degree
The Biological and Allied Health Sciences Department
in Biology
encourages students to also apply for graduate assistantships
(Thesis Optional)
Purpose:
for both the
academic year and the summer. Contact the
Graduate Committee chairperson of the Biological and Allies
This program
is
intended to prepare the student
Health Sciences Department for application information.
either for admission to a research-oriented doctoral degree
program in biology or employment in a biology or health-
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
oriented profession.
An
Prerequisite:
equivalent.
undergraduate degree in biology or
its
RADIATION BIOLOGY
50.411
Undergraduate deficiencies must be made up
3 semester hours
without credit toward the master's degree.
Requirements:
Studies effects of radiation on living organisms; nuclear
Thesis option— 30 semester hours, 18
structure fundamental properties of radiation; physical,
semester hours including thesis must be in courses
chemical, and organisms; application of radio-chemicals in
numbered 500 or above. A limited number of courses in
other areas may be included on approv al of the department
A
they are clearly supportive of the biology major.
if
biological studies.
number of courses
A
if
may
they are clearly
and contributions toward
is
to
must be
be granted; a
CYTOLOGY AND CYTOGENETICS
50.441
3 semester hours
comprehensive examination administered
by a committee from the department is part of the non-thesis
Studies the structure and function of cytoplasmic and
nuclear organelles of cells. Laboratory studies include
option.
Foreign Language: Proficiency
strongly recommended.
in
a foreign language
is
techniques for
Two
cell,
Master of Education Degree
in
This specialization is intended to enhance the
competence of secondary school teachers of biology by
extending their scholarship in content and method through
formal courses and independent study and research.
An
undergraduate major in biology with
background
in
mathematics and
chemistry adequate for the courses and research to be
undertaken. Undergraduate deficiencies must be
made up
its evolution, and biological function.
Emphasizes mechanisms underlying behavior especially
species-typical behavior. Three hours lecture, 2 hours
laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: 50.1 10 and 371 or consent of instructor
behavior,
ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
50.455
3 semester hours
Provides a practical application of knowledge of micro-
to fulfill the research
organisms; their effects on our environment; methods of
requirement. Also, 60.501 and 591.
Elective:
approval.
Courses are
65.566
is
to
control; sanitation regulations
be chosen with the adviser's
an acceptable elective.
A minimum
trips
of
18 semester hours must be in courses numbered 500 or
taken
A
directed study
and
examination also
seminar presentation of the thesis or
its
results;
may be
a written and/or comprehensive
when
practical.
and
testing procedures.
One hour
Field
lecture, four hours lab
per week. Prerequisite 50.341 or consent of instructor
above.
Examination:
3 semester hours
Presents a description and classification of animal
without credit toward the degree prior to departmental
recommendation for candidacy.
Required: Biology 50.591 or 592
50.332 or 233, 52.211 or 231 or consent
ETHOLOGY
50.454
Purpose:
certification;
tissue preparation.
of instructor
Biology
Prerequisite:
chromosome, and
hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisite:
I
genetics,
50.110 or 120; 50.332 recommended
written and/or oral
Level
made by
lecture.
Prerequisite:
its results
given during the term in which the degree
their solutions
palentology, systematics, and ecology. Three hours per
seminar presentation of the thesis or
required paper (non-thesis option) and
3 semester hours
Studies the major concerns of the theory of evolution
week
supportive of the biology major.
A
EVOLUTION
50.431
in other areas
be included on approval of the department
Examinations:
50.232, 233, 53.141, or consent of
Prerequisite:
examination covering the student's graduate course work also
limited
of four hours per week
instructor
Requirements: Non-thesis option~30 semester hours,
18 of which must be in courses numbered 500 or above.
non-credit research paper and a written comprehensive
A
Minimum
including laboratory.
six
credit thesis (50.593) also is required.
are required.
GRE
50.457
ENTOMOLOGY
3 semester hours
Studies the physiology, morphology, behavior,
classification,
and general biology of the
insects.
A
required.
Application to the program:
collecting period will provide an opportunity for students to
Application materials
collect,
are available through the Graduate Office located in the
mount, and properly display insects for study.
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Taxonomic emphasis limited
Equivalent to five hours per
to order
week
and family.
ADVANCED SPECIAL TOPICS,
BIOLOGY/ALLIED HEALTH
50.481-489
including laboratory.
SCIENCES
50. 1 10 or consent of instructor
Prerequisite:
3 semester hours
ORNITHOLOGY
50.459
3 semester hours
Presents an area of biology or allied health. Three
General biology of birds and the study of bird
identification in the field of
this
hours of credit
song and sight Studies birds of
region in relation to migration, time of arrival, and
nesting.
Some
Two
applied to the biology major, which
Prerequisite:
some background
in biology.
determined by instructor
hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory per week.
study off campus
may be
required.
SYSTEMATIC ZOOLOGY
50.511
50.1 10 or consent of instructor
Prerequisite:
3 semester hours
Study of the diversity of the animal world and the
methods and principles used to examine this diversity. Five
PLANT ANATOMY
50.462
may be
requires the student have
3 semester hours
hours per
week
including laboratory.
Outlines recent concepts of plant anatomy and
historical consideration of classical researchers.
vascular plants.
Reviews
3 semester hours
Morphology, taxonomy, and geographical distribution
Addresses composition and growth of
meristems and the phenomena of subsequent tissue
differentiation to increase appreciation of
events.
of vascular plants. Five hours per
development
and organ
in
order to explain important
relationships.
Two
cell,
hours lecture, 3 hours
laboratory per week.
Prerequisite:
50.463
50.120
including
to biology including negative
and
Two
work
and living
cells
week including
grown
in the
in the laboratory.
Four hours per
laboratory.
filmstrips,
50.532
BIOCHEMICAL GENETICS
in closeups, photo-
illustrations,
3 semester hours
and other special
The study of macromolecular complexes,
hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory per week.
Additional laboratory hours
Experimental studies
laboratory utilize living material obtained from local region
print making, gross
specimen photography, copying, transparencies,
techniques.
3 semester hours
Study of progressive changes or transformations that
control are considered.
3 semester hours
micrography, thesis
DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
Morphogenesis, differentiation, metabolism, and genetics
BIOLOGICAL PHOTOGRAPHIC
TECHNIQUES
autoradiography, nature
50.531
occur during the existence of various plants and animals.
Presents theory and practice of photography as applied
50.471
week
laboratory.
Describes anatomical organization by developmental
and comparative methods
tissue,
SYSTEMATIC BOTANY
50.521
growth, and morphogenesis of the
structure, function,
may be
required.
per week
MEDICAL PARASITOLOGY
3 semester hours
50.551
Presents the life history, physiology, taxonomy, and
morphology of parasites of medical importance
protein
and the regulation of cellular activity with
emphasis on the eukaryotes. Three hours lecture/seminar
synthesis,
to
CONSERVATION OF BIOLOGICAL
RESOURCES
man.
Special attention given to clinical aspects such as
Emphasis
pathology, symptomology, diagnosis, prevention, and
is
3 semester hours
on the theory and practice of
environmental conservation of biological resources and on
treatment Laboratory work stresses identification of
applied ecology. Field trips will be
and preserved material, the
proper handling of specimens, and methods of professional
parasitic disease through living
practices of wildlife, forest,
hours per
week
and
made
to
observe
soil conservation.
Five
including laboratory.
patient interviewing.
Prerequisite:
50.472
50.110 and 52.101 or 111
50.552
LIMNOLOGY
3 semester hours
Chemical and physical aspects of
CELL PHYSIOLOGY
lakes, ponds,
and
streams and of the nature of their biota. Laboratory and field
3 semester hours
investigations will be included.
Applies physical and chemical principles to cellular
Five hours per week
including laboratory.
processes, biochemistry of cellular constituents,
physiochemical environment; bio-energetics, intermediate
50.553
ANIMAL ECOLOGY
metabolism. Three hours lecture/discussion per week.
Prerequisite:
12 hours of biology/chemistry 52.21
231 or consent of instructor
3 semester hours
1
or
Animal environmental
relationships considered at the
levels of individuals, species, populations, the distribution,
in communities and ecosystems.
Emphasis placed on population ecology. Laboratory and
field studies include investigation of physical and biotic
and the role of animals
aspects of the environment.
laboratory
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Five hours/week including
PLANT ECOLOGY
50354
Study of interrelationships
human
environments. Physical and biological factors plus
influences involved in the distribution, associations,
and
3 semester hours
Chemistry of proteins, nucleic acids, lipids,
carbohydrates; intermediary metabolism; introduction to
enzyme chemistry. Three hours
successions of plant populations and communities are
APPALACHIAN MOUNTAINS
Chemistry of the
3 semester hours
fishes,
4 semester hours
amphibians, and reptiles embracing
anatomy and physiology, evolutionary history,
zoogeography, and behavior. Field and laboratory work
includes collection and identification of 'oca fauna. Six
week including
emphasize the methods of analysis of various substances
water, air, and soils. Three hours lecture and 3 hours
laboratory.
and significance
in integrating
Methods and
week.
experiences in high school and middle school chemistry
laboratories.
3 semester hours
A comparison of higher vertebrate adaptations to
various environments with respect to regulation of
52.511
An
3 semester hours
direction of a
student
is
more
advanced courses. Topics include the kinetic theory of
and
solutions,
thermodynamics, kinetics, and chemical
bonding.
Prerequisite:
which the student has
is
Physical chemical topics which are required for
gases, the structure of the solid state, properties of liquids
BIOLOGY
opportunity to carry on an independent
a particular interest. Such investigation
lecture
CHEMISTRY
3 semester hours
investigation in an area of biology in
One hour
ESSENTIALS OF PHYSICAL
body
volume composition, core temperature, and nitrogen
metabolism. Four hours per week
IN
placed on applications of standard
is
of lecture demonstrations also are shown.
fluid
DmECTED STUDY
Emphasis
and 3 hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: One year each of college-level chemistry,
physics, and mathematics.
COMPARATIVE ANIMAL
PHYSIOLOGY
50391
projects for innovative laboratory
laboratory procedures in project-oriented settings. Examples
physiological activities of higher vertebrates. Three hours
50372
CHEMISTRY PROJECT
LABORATORY
2 semester hours
individual glands of the endocrine system are
lecture per
year each of college-level chemistry,
and mathematics.
52.502
studied with respect to their development, morphology,
function, regulation,
One
Prerequisite:
physics,
3 semester hours
The
in
laboratory per week.
ENDOCRINOLOGY
50371
activities
conservation are discussed. Laboratory experiments
their
hours per
human
the impact of
4 semester hours
and water with emphasis on
on each. Natural resources,
earth, air,
environmental pollutants, and chemical approaches to
BIOLOGY OF THE LOWER
VERTEBRATES
Study of
ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY
52301
FIELD STUDIES IN THE
50357
class per week.
52.232, 312, or concurrent
Prerequisite:
Five hours per week including laboratory
investigated.
50.556
BIOCHEMISTRY
52.441
3 semester hours
among plants and their
One
year each of college-level chemistry,
physics, and mathematics.
under the
member of the Department of
Biology.
The
PHYSICS
encouraged to identify a problem, employ an
(Code 54)
experimental design, and analyze data collected therefrom.
Study of pertinent literature
50392
is
a requirement of the course.
MASTER OF EDUCATION THESIS
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
54.421
SOLID STATE PHYSICS
3 or 6 semester hours
Independent research and the preparation of a formal
thesis in partial fulfillment
of the requirements for the degree
of Master of Education in Biology.
50393
MASTER OF SCIENCE THESIS
(See description of 50.592.)
3 semester hours
Physical properties of matter in the solid
quantum concepts,
state.
Basic
crystal structure, electrons in metals,
electrical conductivity, semi-conductors,
band theory, and
the
p-n junction. Dielectric and magnetic properties of matter.
54.422
THERMODYNAMICS
3 semester hours
CHEMISTRY
(Code 52)
Concepts and principles of
classical
thermodynamics.
Thermodynamics of simple systems. Introduction
to kinetic
theory and statistical thermodynamics.
COURSE DESCRIPTONS
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INTRODUCTION TO QUANTUM
MECHANICS
54.450
CURRENT APPLICATIONS OF
54340
MODERN PHYSICS
3 semester hours
An
quantum and
wave mechanics beginning with a review of quantum
radiation theory and proceeding through the Schroedinger
presentation. Treatment includes one dimensional potential
function, the harmonic oscillator, and the hydrogen atom.
Prerequisite: Physics 54.311, 314; Mathematics 53.322
3 semester hours
Application of principles and methods of
introduction to the fundamentals of
probable classroom
MATHEMATICAL METHODS OF
THEORETICAL PHYSICS
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
Development and use of mathematical concepts and
account of the development of physical science
from the time of Copernicus
to the present with attention to
the nature of scientific investigation, assumptions,
constructs,
and models and the
techniques appropriate to further study in graduate-level
physics.
interaction of science with
Examples: lasers and
semiconductors.
54350
An
interest.
holography, nuclear energy, cosmology, and solid state
HISTORY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE
54.480
modem
physics to selected current topics of significance and
Vector calculus, differential equations, complex
variables, special functions.
Fourier analysis, etc.
other thinking.
THEORETICAL PHYSICS FOR
TEACHERS
54352
MATHEMATICS FOR TEACHERS
54.501
OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
Basic mathematical techniques of physics and
chemistlry with applications appropriate to teachers of the
physical sciences.
Methods of trigonometry,
calculus, and
Development of more sophisticated
mechanics, particles and waves, quantum mechanics,
ELEMENTS OF CLASSICAL
MECHANICS AND WAVES
Prerequisite:
A consideration
of modern programs including
PSSC
Physics and Harvard Project Physics covering course
content, laboratory work, philosophy,
kinetic theory.
IN
3 semester hours
A review
in
54.550 or equivalent
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICS
54.560
3 semester hours
and extension of basic concepts and methods
the mechanics of particles and objects, wave motion, and
fields,
etc.
vectors at a level to follow first-year college mathematics.
54310
theoretical aspects
of such basic areas of physics as electromagnetic radiation,
and method of
teaching.
ELEMENTS OF CLASSICAL
ELECTRICITY AND OPTICS
54311
A
RECENT DEVELOPMENT
54.561
in electricity
54312
and magnetism and
3 semester hours
and application of the modern concepts of
relativity, quanta, radiation,
3 semester hours
A consideration of modern programs including ISCS
optics.
ELEMENTS OF MODERN ATOMIC
AND NUCLEAR PHYSICS
A review
and wave mechanics
IN
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE
3 semester hours
review and extension of basic concepts and methods
to
and IPS covering course content, laboratory work,
philosophy, and method of teaching.
1-3 semester hours
Individual investigation (laboratory or theoretical) of an
atomic
and nuclear physics.
INDEPENDENT STUDY
54.570
area of special interest following a plan consistent with the
resources of the department and approved before registration
54320
APPLIED ELECTRONICS
3 semester hours
The construction and
by a supervising professor. Number of
the magnitude of the study.
MASTER'S PAPER PHYSICS
54.592
3 semester hours
transducers and their use in the acquisition, processing, and
An
Theory integrated with laboratory
experience.
results
May
54330
depends upon
characteristics of electronic
devices such as amplifiers, oscilloscopes, meters, and
display of scientific data.
credits
MODERN ADVANCED
extended paper presenting, from a novel aspect, the
of a study in depth of a topic or area
include laboratory work.
in physics.
Pre-registration approval
must be secured from a supervising professor.
LABORATORY
3 semester hours
Laboratory work with
modem
54.599
PHYSICS RESEARCH
3-6 semester hours
instrumentation of
intermediate sophistication in a variety of areas such as
Experimental and/or theoretical research leading
shows new knowledge or
nuclear radiation, magnetic field effects, vacuum, mass
thesis that
spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, lasers, and
the part of the student
interferometry.
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to a
on
original scholarship
Pre-registration approval
must be
secured from a supervising professor. Number of credits
depends upon the complexity and magnitude of the project.
Master of Science in Instructional
Technology
Course offerings
Persons
who
hold a bachelor's degree in any discipline
from an accredited four-year college
may become
degree
candidates and proceed to the master of science degree by
The
Program Description:
master's degree program in
instructional technology addresses the preparation of three
completing a
minimum of 30
semester hours
(credits).
All
courses are three credits unless otherwise indicated.
types of professionals:
those who wish to enter a career in the Gaining and
development sector of business, industry, non-profit
institutions, or government;
•
those
who
already
work
in business, industry, or
health care settings as trainers and developers but
seek a formalized degree structured for their needs
and further development;
F = Fall S = Spring SU1 =
SU2 = 2nd Summer Session
who wish
to
become
instructional technology
Summer
Session
Required core courses (15 credits)
93.583
Human
Resource Dev. (F) or 48.453 Organizational
Psychology (S)
25.585-7 Public Address Seminar (F) or 27.415
Communication Technology (S)*
79.580 Instructional Design
those
1st
and
(F) * or 60.584 Curriculum
I
Instr. (S)
TV
Production and Design (SU2)
resource specialists in private, public, or higher
27.511
education
53.580 Programming for Interactive Video (SU1)
the program concentrates on the
computer and other emerging technologies
The curriculum of
application of the
to education
and training with the emphasis directed toward
and production of computer-based
the design, development,
interactive videodisc courseware.
Master's candidates have
Elective courses (12 credits
an instructional
Instructional
79.582
Author Systems*
53.575
Computer Programming
background typically associated with
an Interactive Video Specialist
More
program curriculum includes study
specifically, the
in the
53.576
Systems approach
C/I models
Psychology of learning
Computer Graphics
for Instructional
53.577
53.578
Pascal for Instructional Applications (SU1)
Design for Instructional Systems Using
Pascal (SU2)
60.578
Group Process
60.579
Supervision of Instruction
60.585
Curriculum and Instructional Evaluation
53.541
Statistical Applications
in
Supervision
Screen design
*Courses under development; to be approved
Theories of Learning
Instructional
for Instructional
Applications (S)
following areas:
Curriculum and Instructional Design
(S)*
Applications (F)
systems approach with the general program theme being
related to obtaining a
U
79.581
the opportunity to experience a variety of state-of-the-art
interactive video configurations through
Design
minimum)
Required
Computing
final
course (3-6 credits-one course
required)
Computing
Programming/authoring
literacy
Computer
assisted instruction
Computer-based interactive video
09.590
Internships
09.599
Thesis
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Video Production and Post Production
Equipment
Aesthetics
Scripting
09.580-589
SPECIAL TOPICS
1-3 semester hours
Editing
Special Topics provides an opportunity for graduate
Technology
Past and current technologies
Emerging technologies
Networking
students from any graduate program to expand their
knowledge from a previously learned experience or to
explore a new learning experience not offered on a regular
basis. Each Special Topic course can carry from one to
three semester hours.
Human
Team
Resource Development
relationship
Interpersonal skills
Organizational psychology
Project
Organizational training
management
will
Prerequisites for each Special Topic
be determined by the
instructor.
GRADUATE INTERNSHIP
09.590
applications of the structured
1-6 semester hours
Provides a work-study experience
initially
administered
by an academic faculty member and a sponsoring employer.
This course also provides the opportunity for an internship
computing materials.
53378
experience across disciplines at a graduate level.
THESIS
09.599
Development of a computer-based
interactive video
DESIGN OF INSTRUCTIONAL
SYSTEMS USING PASCAL
3 semester hours
This course applies the concepts and skills covered in
3-6 semester hours
project using the systems approach.
programming language Pascal
provides the skills essential for the design of instructional
53.577 primarily to the design and development of
instructional learning episodes and, secondly, to the design
of instructional support systems.
25385-7
PUBLIC ADDRESS SEMINAR
3 semester hours
Specialized study by the class.
by the
instructor
The
subject
is
53.580
PROGRAMMING FOR INTERACTIVE
VIDEO
selected
of public address.
3 semester hours
The fundamental concepts of an author language/system
27.415
COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES
3 semester hours
Course provides a review of the emerging technologies
of computers, satellites, cable television, and home media
from the perspective of the historical development, impact
are used to provide for the design
and development of
computer-based courseware that integrates interactive video,
audio, computer-generated text, and graphics.
53.592
SPECIAL TOPICS
3 semester hours
on audiences, economics of the media, regulation of the
media, and business status of the media.
60378
27311
3 semester hours
Course focuses on the practical aspects of planning and
producing video tapes for specific instructional purposes.
Covers pre-production planning, production
activities,
GROUP PROCESSES
IN
SUPERVISION
TELEVISION PRODUCTION AND
DESIGN
and
post-production editing.
3 semester hours
Emphasis is given to group processes, communication
in the group, and organizational goals related to educational
supervision. The focus is on knowledge of and practice in
laboratory experiences in group processes and applicability
to supervision. These experiences are intended to provide
opportunities for experimenting with and evaluating
48.453
ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
3 semester hours
leadership skills and provide a
and
Describes the applications of psychological theory and
research to the study of industrial, business, profit and
60.579
nonprofit service, military, and governmental organizations.
Emphasizes the interaction of individual perceptions, group
dynamics, and organizational climates and strategies to
maximize the satisfaction and effectiveness of each
component within and between complex organizations.
53375
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING FOR
INSTRUCTIONAL APPLICATIONS
3 semester hours
Fundamental concepts of the
BASIC programming
3 semester hours
and materials of
staff supervision, this course defines the
instruction. Emphasis is placed upon the interrelationships
between the humanistic aspects of education and democratic
administrative behavior.
3 semester hours
A
sequel to 53.575 where techniques for creating color,
graphics, and sound are examined and applied to the
development of instructional computing programs.
Roles of contemporary supervision
with respect to educational quality assessment, inter-personal
relations,
60384
and the
catalytic role of the supervisor are studied.
CURRICULUM AND
INSTRUCTIONAL THEORY,
AND DEVELOPMENT
3 semester hours
COMPUTER GRAPHICS FOR
INSTRUCTIONAL APPLICATIONS
objectives, techniques,
supervisory function directed toward the improvement of
DESIGN,
53376
creativity
SUPERVISION OF CURRICULUM
AND INSTRUCTION
Through an examination of the
language are used to provide a foundation for the design and
development of processes needed for the production of
instructional computing programs.
means of promoting
initiative.
Curriculum and instructional evaluation
is
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
curriculum evaluation are an integral part of the course.
53377
PASCAL FOR INSTRUCTIONAL
APPLICATION
3 semester hours
A
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thorough study of the fundamental concepts and
in
79.580
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN
COLLEGE OF
I
3 semester hours
This course introduces the learner to methods of
instructional systems and design to be applied to situations
PROFESSIONAL
STUDIES
within an academic or industrial training classroom or to
types of instructional materials within those settings.
79.581
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN n
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
3 semester hours
This course
is
a sequel to 79.580 where more advanced
aspects of instructional systems including models, theories,
EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS
screen design, and the like are examined.
79.582
AUTHOR SYSTEMS
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
3 semester hours
This course
is
a sequel
to
53.580 where a more careful,
(Code 60)
in-depth study of various interactive video systems and their
60.451
accompanying author systems/languages occurs.
93 383
HUMAN RESOURCES
A comprehensive
DEVELOPMENT
3 semester hours
The course foucses on the current research and theory
management and development of human
related to the
resources in organizational settings.
PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES IN
THE PUBLIC SCHOOL
Specific emphasis
elementary and secondary schools; school attendance,
school health programs, pupil transporation, psychological
services, guidance services.
is
placed on basic principles of behavior, motivation, training
and development, leadership, and performance
in
3 semester hours
view of pupil personnel services
60.501
MAJOR PHILOSOPHIES OF
EDUCATION
in
3 semester hours
organizations.
Modern educational problems and
in the light
trends interpreted
of philosophical viewpoints; study of primary
sources of concepts and philosophies which have influenced
and are influencing education.
SCHOOL AND SOCIETY
60.502
3 semester hours
on the school program of social class, family
and community pressures, and changing patterns and
Effects
standards of
life in
our society. The course aims to foster
understanding of these pressures and patterns so as to enable
the teacher to
work
effectively in encouraging the
good and
reducing the harmful impacts of social forces in
relationships of children.
60.503
HISTORY OF AMERICAN
EDUCATIONAL THEORY
3 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
60.505
COMPARATIVE EDUCATION
3 semester hours
Educational ideas and practices of various countries of
the world are
education.
examined
for their impact
upon our culture and
Particular attention is given to the relationship
of European educational programs to the American
philosophy and practice of public education.
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URBAN EDUCATION FOR THE
DISADVANTAGED
60.506
3 semester hours
A course designed to increase awareness of problems of
the urban educational system.
The course emphasizes
a
growth of sensitivity to the disadvantaged youngster, indepth examination of current research findings in each area
studied, teaching strategies,
GUIDANCE
SCHOOLS
60.530
and resources and approaches
to
problem
THE ELEMENTARY
3 semester hours
Concepts and techniques of the guidance process in the
elementary school; behavioral and developmental problems;
releasing creative capacities of children.
MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION
THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
60.533
IN
resolve major problems. Discussion of polarization on
critical
IN
3 semester hours
areas.
Construction, administration, and interpretation of
60.507
USING NEWSPAPERS IN THE
group
CLASSROOM
personality in elementary schools.
tests
of intelligence, achievement, aptitude, and
3 semester hours
An
activity-centered course that provides the teacher
PROBLEMS IN GUIDANCE AND
COUNSELING
60.550
with an orientation to the use of the newspaper in various
subject areas.
Opportunities for the development of learning
experiences will be provided.
CURRICULUM AND
INSTRUCTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
60.511
3 semester hours
Recent trends
in
3 semester hours
Philosophy of guidance; history of the guidance
curriculum development identifies,
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.
examines, and evaluates selected organizing principles in
determining the content of curriculum and the
TECHNIQUES IN COUNSELING
60.551
3 semester hours
exemplifications of such principles in curricular projects.
Opportunities are provided for the educator to develop
competency
in applying curricular principles to local
educational environments and curriculum development.
Theories, principles, and practices of counseling;
development and use of counseling materials such as
results, educational information, and other pertinent
test
materials.
HOME, SCHOOL, AND
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
60.514
60.552
An
OF GUIDANCE
introductory course in public relations with special
reference to elementary school in which a philosophy of
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.
partnership between
ORGANIZATION AND
SUPERVISION
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
Types of guidance organizations used in schools and
their effectiveness in providing for good guidance.
•
60.561
MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION
THE SECONDARY SCHOOL
IN
SELECTION AND USE OF AUDIOVISUAL MATERIALS IN
60.512
EDUCATION
group
3 semester hours
Advanced study of
process.
the role of
3 semester hours
Construction, administration, and interpretation of
media
tests in intelligence,
achievement, aptitude, and
personality in secondary schools.
in the educative
Includes the critical assessment of mat role, the
60.573
INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATIONAL
ADMINISTRATION
equipment and materials for optimum utility, a
review of contemporary literature in the field, and a
production component that involves advanced work in
television, transparencies, slide-tape, and computer-assisted
examination of the functions and tasks of
educational administration is the primary focus of this
instruction.
course.
selection of
3 semester hours
An
Issues include the evolving school setting, the
meaning, development, and work of school administrators,
60.520
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.
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educational systems analysis, school personnel
administration, administrative and organizational behavior,
and career ladders
in educational administration.
SCHOOL LAW AND FINANCE
60.576
3 semester hours
Consideration
is
INDEPENDENT STUDY
EDUCATION
60.581
given to the limitations established by
and federal law related to the interactions of
local, state,
1-6 semester hours
school personnel. Special attention to recent changes
from judicial decisions. Fiscal control of education
with emphasis on local budgetary problems is a major
resulting
objective.
Designed for teachers
a faculty adviser. The teacher submits a "learning contract"
SUPERVISION
3 semester hours
is
given to the development of ability to
read and interpret educational research and apply
it
an adviser designated by the department chairperson. The
contract details the academic goals and includes a description
EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH FOR
Consideration
to a
school situation. Conclusions concerning curriculum
its
proposed
and a description of a proposal
credit,
Permission to register for the course
report.
approval of the contract. Evaluation
report
flexible.
Designed
engaged
in a
to provide opportunity for a
common
Emphasis is given to
group, and organizational goals related to educational
supervision. The focus is on knowledge of and practice in
laboratory experiences in 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
by
and
direction of a faculty
in the
initiative.
of the college and
A
SUPERVISION OF CURRICULUM
AND INSTRUCTION
is
its
group of teachers
faculty in connection with the project.
is
submitted
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
member. Evaluation
final
is
based upon the
comprehensive written report by
CURRICULUM AND
60.584
INSTRUCTIONAL THEORY,
the objectives, techniques,
staff supervision, this
DESIGN,
course defines the
AND DEVELOPMENT
3 semester hours
supervisory function directed toward the improvement of
is
the
register
the student.
3 semester hours
Emphasis
may
in-service project to use the resources
"learning contract" similar to that of 60.581
seminar reports and a
instruction.
Students
1-6 semester hours
3 semester hours
group processes, communication
Through an examination of
granted upon
is
SEMINAR IN EDUCATION
SUPERVISION
and materials of
the
based on the written
any suitable time; the duration of the experience
60.583
IN
list,
for a final
and an examination by a committee appointed by
at
60379
is
adviser and/or department chairperson.
of the educational process are emphasized.
GROUP PROCESSES
relation to the goals, a reading
of the project in
content and teaching strategies designed for the improvement
60.578
an
in public schools as
opportunity to pursue in-service projects in cooperation with
to
60377
IN
placed upon the interrelationships
This
is
a competency-based course consisting of
between the humanistic aspects of education and democratic
elements providing a base for the student in relevant theory
administrative behavior. Roles of contemporary supervision
associated with the activity of curriculum development.
with respect to educational quality assessment, interpersonal
review, critique, and evaluation of current theoretical
realtions,
and the
catalytic role of the supervisor are studied.
positions
and design methodology are an
A
integral part of the
course.
SEMINAR IN SUPERVISION OF
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
60380
60.585
This
is
CURRICULUM AND
INSTRUCTIONAL EVALUATION
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
a field-based practicum experience that places
the candidate for a
Curriculum and instructional evaluation
Curriculum and Instruction N-12
is
a
supervisory certificate in a cooperative relationship with an
competency-based course consisting of elements providing a
individual in a school setting responsible for the overall
base for the student
planning coordination, implementation, and evaluation of a
evaluation of school curriculum and instruction. Reviews,
school system curricular and instructional program.
The
competency based, and the experiences of the
practicum are shared and discussed in a weekly seminar.
Evaluation of the individual candidate's performance in the
experience is based on achievement of specified
experience
is
critiques,
in current theory
and practice
in the
and application of current thinking and practice
in
curriculum evaluation are an integral part of the course.
competencies.
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PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
Students seeking admission to candidacy must complete
(Code 79)
a written screening examination.
All
RESEARCH
79.591
IN
EDUCATION
first
3 semester hours
A
N-K-3
teacher certification candidates seeking their
instructional
I
certification after
May
31, 1987,
must
demonstrate that they have successfully completed
study of the methods and techniques used in
examinations
educational research; the development and interpretation of
in
program specialization, basic
and general knowledge.
skills,
professional skills,
data and the application to professional problems.
statistical
ELEMENTARY AND EARLY
CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
ELEMENTARY AND EARLY
CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Master of Education Degree
(Code 62)
Elementary Education
WORKSHOP
62.410
This program
Purpose:
is
intended to enhance the
professional competence of the individual as a teacher and
leader through integrated learning experiences in study of die
child, the curriculum, current practice,
PRESCHOOL
1-6 semester hours
A course designed
level undergraduates.
teacher's
for both teachers in-service
Study of selected areas
and upper-
in early
childhood education. Individual or group study of subjects
academic
field.
Instructor Level
Prerequisite:
in the
and the
IN
EDUCATION
I
certification for teaching
elementary school.
,
elementary education; six to 12 semester hours in courses
pertinent to a professional specialization or in an academic
(The general degree requirements are stated
in the
Electives to complete the
3 semester hours
A course designed primarily
for elementary education
students with emphasis on the philosophy, composition,
Master of Education Degree section.)
Electives:
BRITISH INFANT SCHOOL
EDUCATION AND THE
INTEGRATED DAY
62.520
Required: Educational Foundations-60.501 79.591
Master's Research Paper or a departmental paper in
discipline.
of interest or concern in teaching.
minimum
degree
program may be selected with approval of the adviser from
and daily routine of headmasters and assistants, teachers, and
auxiliary personnel, pupils, and their parents. In addition,
family grouping and the integrated day methodology will be
several departments.
stressed as research findings
and recommendations of the
Plowden Report concerning education
Master of Science Degree
in
England.
And
and applications of the British
program in the United States will be explored, and plans for
implementation of adaptable activities and planning will be
finally, the implications
Early Childhood Education
undertaken.
Purpose:
This program
is
intended to enhance the
professional competence of the individual as a teacher of
young children through integrated learning experiences in the
study of the young child, the curriculum, current practice,
and the teacher of young children's areas of interest
Individuals not holding any type of certification can obtain
the N-K-3 certificate. The program also has an option that
enables the teacher with a K-6 certification to obtain an N-K3 (early childhood education) certification.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CURRICULUM
62.521
3 semester hours
A
study of problems related to development,
experimentation, and improvement of curriculum practices
in the
elementary school.
62.522
CURRICULUM TRENDS IN EARLY
CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
A
study of the changing goals and the developing
Required courses: 62.522, 523, 62.590, 62.591, 592,
593:
Master's research paper departmental paper, a
3 semester hours
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.
students
N-K-3
certification will
who complete 36
be granted
programs required
experience/practicum nature. Students selecting to seek
PRACTICES IN TEACHING THE
YOUNG CHILD
62.523
N-K-
3 certification are required to complete 62.594. Practicum in
Early Childhood Education.
Elective: Electives to complete the minimum degree
program or the degree program with the N-K-3 certification
may be selected with approval of an adviser from several
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meet the needs of children who enter
to those
semester hours of graduate study
of which six hours of graduate work was of a field
departments.
to
school with increased experiential background.
3 semester hours
An
young
examination of current practices
child with emphasis
in teaching the
on the developmental aspects of
childhood as they relate to the school program.
KNOWLEDGE AND THE
62.524
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
A
study of the place of knowledge in developing a
curriculum.
The emphasis
by innovative
is
on content as
it is
influenced
practices.
A course designed primarily
students in which the emphasis
on the philosophy and
composition of values clarification as
will
3 semester hours
A study of the problems resulting
interest
is
for elementary education
it
applies to the
elementary school child. Practical and theoretical aspects
CURRENT PRACTICES IN
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SCD2NCE
62.525
VALUES CLARIFICATION IN THE
62.533
CURRICULUM IN THE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
from the increased
of children in science and the need for science
methods and materials
and for implementing science
be stressed as well as techniques for helping children
begin to build a value system by which they can
live.
Emphasis will be placed on methods which aid the teacher
becoming aware of the emotional needs of children,
humanizing of the education process, and improvement of
in
working/learning relationships with others.
instruction in the elementary grades;
for nurturing these interests
CREATIVITY FOR TEACHERS
62.534
3 semester hours
instruction within the limits of the interests of children are
This course
presented and evaluated.
is
intended to help teachers to
creative in their approaches to their students
62.527
SOCIAL STUDDZS IN THE
matter.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
recognizing the creative child, and development of the
3 semester hours
An
is
on understanding creative process,
creative potential of student
and
teacher.
examination of contemporary trends and current
research in the disciplines of the social sciences as a basis
for
Emphasis
CURRENT TOPICS IN
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
62.539
development of a conceptual framework for a social
3 semester hours
studies program.
An
62.528
LANGUAGE ARTS IN THE
MODERN SCHOOL
investigation of current thinking
3 semester hours
and
its
1-6 semester hours
Comparable
practical application.
LITERATURE FOR CHILDREN
THE ELEMENTARY GRADES
to 60.581.
SEMINAR IN ELEMENTARY
EDUCATION
62.583
IN
1-6 semester hours
3 semester hours
A survey of ways
that children
and methods that are effective
become acquainted with
may
in
INDEPENDENT STUDY
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
62.581
in various
aspects of the language arts; the place of the language arts in
the curriculum; current research
and research
aspects of elementary education.
A study of problems related to instruction
62.529
become more
and subject
Comparable
encounter literature
in the encounter.
to 60.583.
Students
work with children
in a story-telling experience, discover ways other than
through reading by which children may experience literature.
children's books,
CURRENT RESEARCH AND
DEVELOPMENT IN EARLY
CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
62.590
3 semester hours
62330
AWARENESS OF ENVIRONMENTAL
EDUCATION PROBLEMS FOR THE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
3 semester hours
This course
designed to help the classroom teacher
is
organize environmental education activities.
Areas of
An
work
examination of recent
in the field
literature
and experimental
of early childhood education-pre-school,
kindergarten, primary. Characteristics of the learner,
learning environment, learning materials, and innovative
programs. These departmental paper and/or curriculum
projects are initiated in this course.
content, problem-solving activities, material sources, the
use of resources, curriculum building, development of an
62.591
awareness of environmental problems, and possible
solutions to them.
Camping and a camp
3 semester hours
fee are required.
A
62.531
LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
OF THE YOUNG CHILD
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
AWARENESS ACTIVITIES AND
MATERIALS FOR THE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
survey of child development and
its
the early school years.
The development of
from ages two through
eight.
relationship to
the
young
child
1-3 semester hours
An
opportunity for students to broaden their
experiences in environmental education.
camp
Camping and a
fee are required.
Prerequisite:
62.530
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IDENTIFICATION AND
PRESCRIPTION OF THE NEEDS
OF YOUNG CfflLDREN
62.592
examination
is
oral
program.
in this
the techniques of identifying of the physical,
emotional, social, and mental needs of young children and
INTRODUCTION TO THE TEACHING
OF READING
63.540
developing appropriate prescripture procedures.
ORGANIZATION AND
ADMINISTRATION OF
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
62.593
comprehensive written and/or
a graduation requirement
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
3 semester hours
A course in
A
Examination:
3 semester hours
On
examination of trends
development of competence
reading instruction;
in
in the
use of different
approaches to the solution of reading problems.
3 semester hours
A
study of the various programs in early childhood
DIAGNOSIS AND PRESCRD7TION
63.541
READING REMEDIAL READING
education with emphasis on the expansion and
IN
administration with regard to the selection of personnel,
DIFFICULTIES
evaluative techniques, and curriculum procedures, school
3 semester hours
law, finance, and other appropriate subjects.
Diagnostic and remedial procedures emphasizing both
standardized and informal techniques, analysis of extreme
PRACTICUM IN EARLY
CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
62.594
reading disabilities, preparation of a case study, stress of
corrective
6 semester hours
An
individually prescribed course of study and activity
based on (but not limited
to)
of
how
and remedial procedures, and a working knowledge
to write prescriptions for clients with reading
problems.
previous experience and
academic achievement Consent of program coordiantor and
63.542
department chairperson required.
PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF
READING
3 semester hours
62.595
INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTTON-PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES FOR
relationship to reading, their subsequent effect on reading
THE CLASSROOM
achievement.
Psychological foundations of learning theories, their
3 semester hours
An
analysis of practices, principles,
individualizing instruction.
and procedures
for
63.543
READING CLINIC
modes
for adapting conventional instructional
3 semester hours
Clinical experience in the diagnosis
to
and remediation of
reading and/or learning disabilities; diagnosis, development,
individualized settings.
administration,
MASTER'S RESEARCH PAPER
62.599
I
Experiences include procedures
and evaluation of individual programs; case
studies.
3 semester hours
Student demonstrates ability to employ accepted methods
Prerequisites:
Six hours selected from 63.541, 548,
542, and consent of director.
of educational research in the solution or intensive study of
some problem area of
interest or
concern to him or her: The
63.544
READING CLINIC n
3 semester hours
problem area selected for the research project must be related
to the
curriculum that the student
Clinical experience in the
pursuing.
is
development of reading
skills
and comprehension with persons who may or may not have
READING
remedial and/or learning disabilities. Combined with
(Code 63)
63.543 gives experience with
Continued
all levels.
evaluation of individual programs, case studies.
Master of Education Degree
Reading
Purpose:
This program
teachers to
become reading
is
in
Prerequisites:
intended to prepare experienced
63.545
supervisors or specialists through
learning experiences in diagnostic and remedial techniques,
insights in
psychology of learning, means of stimulating
enjoyment of reading, training
in supervision predres,
and
in
Level
I
teacher certification; a basic course
Elective:
reading
Departmental paper
selected dependent
upon the needs and
educational background of the student
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A
who
will or
may become
involved with the supervising and programming
A
discussion of types
of federal and/or school reading programs as well as a
Elective courses from disciplines other than
may be
3 semester hours
course for the reading personnel, specialists,
responsibilities of a reading program.
teaching of reading.
Required:
ORGANIZATION, ADMINISTRATION, AND SUPERVISION
OF READING PROGRAMS (K-12)
supervisors, and administrators
clinical practice.
Prerequisites:
Six hours selected from 63.541, 542,
548, and consent of director.
summary of
the requirements of
write a federal
program are an
ESEA
Titles,
and how
to
integral part of this course.
63.546
READING IN THE CONTENT AREAS
65.571
3 semester hours
Designed for teachers in grades four to 12. Procedures
and materials presented in word perception, special reading
and study skills, vocabulary development, dictionary skills,
and
EVALUATING TEACHING IN
MIDDLE AND SECONDARY
SCHOOL
3 semester hours
Improvement of
instruction through self analysis.
Micro-teaching techniques, planning dimensions,
library techniques.
63347
SEMINAR IN READING
reference to the
self-
Designed for teachers with special
appraisal techniques.
work of cooperating
teachers.
3 semester hours
Independent work in the study of recent research
of reading as
curricular, materials,
is
65.581
applied to the departmental paper.
field
New
it
in the
and procedures of teaching
1-6 semester hours
reading.
63.548
See 60.581.
LEARNING DISABILITIES AND
READING INSTRUCTION RELATION
TO READING
65.583
This course
is
See 60.583.
designed for the reading specialist and/or
reading supervisor.
Language disorders as a factor in
i.e., auditory and visual
65.599
MASTER S RESEARCH PAPER
Perceptual abilities,
3 semester hours
modalities for learning disabilities. Recent research in the
area of learning disabilities.
63349
SEMINAR IN SECONDARY
EDUCATION
1-6 semester hours
3 semester hours
learning.
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN
SECONDARY EDUCATION
methods of educational research in the solution or intensive
study of some problem area selected for the research project
must be related to the curriculum that the student is
TEACHING READING TO THE
HEARING IMPAIRED/LANGUAGEHANDICAPPED CHILD
Principles, practices, methods,
Student demonstrates the ability to employ accepted
pursuing.
3 semester hours
and materials of teaching
(Code 60 and 65)
SUPERVISION
reading to the hearing impaired/language handicapped;
discussion, reading, clinic practices with clients,
and
library
research.
Specialization for the Supervisor of Curriculum
SECONDARY EDUCATION
(Code 65)
65360
DEVELOPMENT OF THE
SECONDARY SCHOOL
CURRICULUM
and Instruction (N-12)
Certificate
Program
Purpose: The supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction
Program is designed for candidates seeking certification with
district-wide responsibilities and includes designing,
coordinating, improving, evaluating, and extending
instruction from N-12.
Prerequisites: (1) Candidates must provide proof of a
3 semester hours
Problems related to development, experimentation, and
improvement of curriculum practices in the secondary
Pennsylvania teaching
school.
Certificate
certificate.
(2) Candidates
must
provide evidence of at least five years of teaching experience.
(Experience on an Emergency Certificate or an Interim
is
not acceptable).
Required: Candidates must complete a minimum of 30
65330
INSTRUCTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
IN MIDDLE AND JUNIOR HIGH
SCHOOLS
3 semester hours
Inquiry into the role of early secondary education by
analyzing historical trends, curricular patterns, instructional
and personnel structure of this organization unit
Emphasis on teacher behavior, student values and attitudes,
designs,
and instructional designs peculiar to the junior high, middle,
and intermediate schools.
graduate credits from the seven areas of competency.
(1)
Curriculum and instruction-theory, design, and
(2)
Curriculum and early childhood, elementary,
(3)
Research
development
middle, and secondary education
(5)
management, and administration
Group dynamics
(6)
School law and finance
(4) Supervision,
(7) Practicum-field
experience
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Specialization for the Subject
(K-12) Certificate
SPECIAL EDUCATION
Area Supervisory
Program
(Code 70)
This program
Purpose:
is
designed for the person with
primary responsibility of supervising and directing the
activities
given
Master of Science Degree
in Special Education
of professional and non-professional employees in
fields.
Prerequisites:
(1)
Concentration in area for which
certification is sought.
in the field for
which
(2)
At
Purpose: This program
least five years of experience
certification is
sought (Valid
certificate in the field)
Required:
A minimum of 21
graduate study in the
semester hours of graduate
hours of graduate courses from the following areas:
management and
is intended to improve the
competence of the teacher of exceptional individuals, to
develop potential for leadership and to prepare for further
(1)
administration, (2) principles and practices
school supervision, (3) school law and finance, (4) group
dynamics, (5) research techniques, (6) curriculum
in
development, and (7) practicum-field experience.
Prerequisites:
field.
Applicants must hold, or be eligible
for,
a current Pennsylvania teaching certificate for special
education --Level
Program
I.
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, 515,
525, 526, 544, 554, 591, 599-master's research paper or
departmental paper (optional)--or 36 semester hour program.
Learning
disabilities:
70.505, 532, 544, or
appropriate reading course, 70.560, 590, 599~master's
research paper or departmental paper (optional)--or 36
semester hour program.
Behaviorial disorders:
70.570, 571, 572,
599-
master's research paper or departmental paper (optional)--or
36 semester hour program.
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Master of Science Degree in Special
Education with a Specialization in
LANGUAGE n
70.432
Exceptional Persons
Designed
Purpose:
This program
is
who wish
designed for the professionals
expand their knowledge and
develop new skills for working with the exceptional person.
Prerequisite: Applicants must possess an earned
baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
not in education
and must meet
all
to
Program
to select
exceptional children basic and refined written language
skills.
options:
70.450
3 semester hours
Fundamental principles
skills in his or
her
techniques applicable
own
Prerequiste:
70.455, 490, 501, 502, 517, 526, 532, 544,
552, 559, 560, 562, 570, 599 master's research paper, or
departmental paper (optional)--or 36 semester hour program.
70.451
in Special
Educaltion with a Specialization in
Gifted/Talented Persons
new
who
A
student-centered
3 semester hours
workshop approach in analysis of
methods, research, and philosophies currently
in
secondary special classes.
70.455
LEARNING DISABILITES
Applicants must possess an earned
all
entrance requirements as stated in the
current Graduate Studies booklet.
Program Options: Applicants
will
in use in the
various teaching aids and machines related to student projects
baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
and must meet
METHODS FOR SECONDARY
skills for
working with gifted individuals.
Prerequisite:
70.101, 200, 250, and/or 251
teaching of special education students. Practice in the use of
designed for individuals
wish to expand their knowledge and develop
range of elementary levels of
SPECIAL EDUCATION
Master of Science Degree
is
and a variety of teaching
approaches, and materials for the special education teacher.
70.516, 565, or 591, five of the
This program
to, the
for,
Organization of programs, curricular
special education.
Required courses:
to select
METHODS FOR ELEMENTARY
SPECIAL EDUCATION
discipline.
Purpose:
70.101, 231, and 62.371 or equivalent
Prerequisite:
courses outside of special education, to acquire
and
for
reading.
Applicants will have the opportunity
additional information,
following:
Course content includes methods and materials
teaching penmanship, spelling, syntactical structure, and
entrance requirements as stated in the
current Graduate Studies brochure.
3 semester hours
to aid the student in preparing to teach
A
3 semester hours
symptoms of specific
study of the characteristics and
learning disorders.
Students are introduced to diagnostic and
educational procedures used with learning disorders.
have the opportunity
courses to acquire additional information and
skills
related to their particular situation.
Required Courses: 60.591 or 70.565, 517, 518,
62.534, 70.519, 552, 592, 599 master's research paper or
departmental paper (optional)--or 36 semester hour program.
Emphasis is on perceptual and conceptual factors in the
development of language skills.
(For individuals who have not had a previous course
in
learning disabilities.)
70.490
SPECIAL
WORKSHOP
1-6 semester hours
Temporary special workshop seminars designed to
focus on contemporary trends, topics, and problems in the
field
of special education. Lecturers, resource speakers, team
teaching, field experience and practicum,
related techniques.
70.491
new media, and
Usually are funded projects.
SPECIAL
WORKSHOP
1-6 semester hours
(Refer to description of 70.490.)
70.492
SPECIAL
WORKSHOP
1-6 semester hours
(Refer to description of 70.490.)
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ADMINISTRATION AND
SUPERVISION OF EDUCATION
FOR EXCEPTIONAL INDIVIDUALS
70.501
IDENTIFICATION AND
EVALUATION IN GIFTED/
70.518
TALENTED EDUCATION
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
Application of fundamental principles of school
administration and supervision to the areas of exceptionality
and
problems unique to each. School law, teacher
to
This course
assist students to
is
designed to provide information that will
become
familiar with physical, mental,
emotional, and social characteristics of the gifted/talented and
recruitment, inservice education, organization and integration
to use
of special education and ancillary services, evaluation of
procedures to identify, evaluate, and classify the
special provisions,
and finance as these bear on special
formal and informal assessment devices and
gifted/talented so that appropriate individual educational
programs may be provided
education.
Ways
for them.
of developing
informal assessments, gathering, and storing observational
MENTAL RETARDATION
70.502
information and classifying gifted/talented students according
3 semester hours
to individual educational
needs will be covered.
Intensive review of research pertaining to etiology of
mental retardation, classification systems, and diagnosis.
CURRICULUM AND PROGRAM
DEVELOPMENT IN GIFTED/
TALENTED EDUCATION
70.519
Includes study of brain injury, familial retardation, research
on learning
tests.
characteristics,
and evaluation of psychological
from other
Criteria distinguishing mental retardation
3 semester hours
The purpose of
problems.
this
course
is to
provide in-service
teachers, administrators, interested parents,
and others with
comprehensive theoretical and practical approaches to
70.505
SEMINAR IN LEARNING
teaching gifted/talented individuals.
DISABILITIES
present a variety of approaches that can be combined or
3 semester hours
This course
is
designed to
the behavioral characteristics
facilitate
integrated into a unique plan to
fit
The
and cognitive development of
It is
each individual's needs.
with concentrated emphasis in learning disabilities.
prerequisites
limited to those
who have
to
CURRICULUM AND MATERIALS
FOR LOW FUNCTIONING
MENTALLY RETARDED
70.525
specifically
intended for those graduate students seeking a master's degree
is
is
an in-depth study of
children with specific learning disabilities.
Enrollment
intention
3 semester hours
the necessary
and with the approval of the
instructor.
Designed
to give the student intensive study
and
understanding of the trainable mentally retarded child.
Emphasis on curriculum development, methods, and
CURRICULUM AND MATERIALS
FOR THE EDUCABLE MENTALLY
RETARDED
70.515
3 semester hours
materials to be used with the trainable mentally retarded
child in school.
Research, methods of diagnosis and
differentiation, implications for training,
and psychological
planning.
Problems-oriented course concerned with principles and
procedures of curriculum and materials development and
Designed
construction.
to further
special education teacher's
VOCATIONAL WORK STUDY
70.526
PROGRAM
develop and/or refine the
competence
in
developing
3 semester hours
adequate, meaningful curricular experiences for the retarded at
various levels.
Investigation and analysis are concerned with
skills at
manual
various developmental levels. Research criteria and
information are applied to job performance and adjustments
70.516
PSYCHOLOGY OF EXCEPTIONAL
and
INDIVIDUALS
is
3 semester hours
Symptomatology, personality formation, and
developmental and therapeutic consideration for the
to the
community and
provided
in
to job opportunities.
job analysis for
skills
Experience
involved and in
surveying job adjustments of handicapped adults.
70.532
exceptional individual.
COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
OF EXCEPTIONAL INDIVIDUALS
3 semester hours
EDUCATION OF THE GIFTED
70.517
INDIVIDUAL
development
3 semester hours
Principles
programs
to
and practices
that are
modifying school
conserve and develop to the optimum degree the
more able individuals. A study is made of
teaching techniques and devices used effectively in both the
capabilities of the
elementary and the secondary school.
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Review of research and
analysis of language
in relation to intellectual
and speech
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.
DIAGNOSTIC AND REMEDIAL
TECHNIQUES
70.544
preschool and elementary school programs; conditions
motor disabilities, self-care, academic,
and psycho-social aspects of physical disability; preresulting in severe
3 semester hours
vocational and vocational adjustment of the physically
Diagnostic and remedial techniques and instruments
used with children in special education programs. Critical
handicapped; and current issues related to research and
evaluation of applicability of each to the child in relation to
litigation.
causes and conditions of exceptionality. Development of
skills in interpreting
selection
and writing case
histories
and reports
in
READING AND INTERPRETING
RESEARCH IN SPECIAL
EDUCATION
70365
and application of remedial techniques and
evaluation of progress.
A course in
Prerequisite:
tests
and measurements or
3 semester hours
its
This course
equivalent.
is
designed to aid the student
in reading,
understanding, and evaluating the results of statistical and
SPECIAL PROJECT
70352
competency
in
may be
upon and conducted under supervision of a
staff
answered by various
agreed
member.
DISORDERS OF WRITTEN
statistical
procedures, a knowledge of
the basic steps of hypothesis testing, an analysis
FOUNDATIONS OF BEHAVIOR
DISORDERS
70370
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
least
i.e.,
is
designed for graduate students with at
minimal background
in the area
of written language,
decoding and encoding processes. Course content
An
information-based course covering the
characteristics of children with behavior disorders,
approaches to remeditation, general principles of classroom
includes a review of the development and acquistion of
and writing. In-depth study of specific
etiological factors, developmental, and remedial
reading, spelling,
disorders,
and
comparison of excellent and poor research designs, and the
development of an ability to detect misuse of statistics.
COMMUNICATION
This course
Areas covered
introduction to the type of research questions that can be
an area of special education for the
involving service to the exceptional person
others.
include a working knowledge of basic statistical terms, an
exceptional child. Library research or individual projects
70354
by
behavioral research carried out
3 semester hours
Designed to further student's own interest and
management, simulated problem solving, ideal academic
models for children with behavior disorders, research
findings, and sources of information.
techniques and practices will be included. Specific topics for
scholarly research papers will be determined according to
individual needs, experience,
and
interest.
INTERVENTION WITH BEHAVIOR
DISORDERED INDIVIDUALS
70371
Students will be
3 semester hours
required to demonstrate proficiency in all aspects of written
A
language.
field-based experience
where majors meet
in class
and
are given assignments to perform in their classrooms.
70359
SEMINAR IN EDUCATION OF
EXCEPTIONAL INDIVIDUALS
Observations are made, and feedback
3 semester hours
Research oriented and devoted
may be
strategies are multiplied for
all.
theoretical or practical.
Consideration
SEMINAR ON BEHAVIOR
DISORDERS
70372
is
3 semester hours
given to those that are of individual interest to the student.
A regularly
70360
provided. Results of
in its entirety to
problems in the education of exceptional individuals. The
problems
is
interventions are shared in group class sessions, and
scheduled seminar group composed of those
NEUROLOGICALLY IMPAIRED
who have completed
INDIVIDUAL
behavior disorders sequence. The group will deal with
3 semester hours
Terminology necessary
to interpret diagnostic reports,
classroom techniques for managing brain-injured individuals,
preparation to
work with
reading
new
the
first
two courses
in the master's
research and discussing implications for
applications, as well as future directions, moral issues
more advanced systems of management and
and
instruction.
individuals with specific learning
disabilities that are related to neurological
dysfunction and
concomitant behavior.
70362
PROBLEMS OF INDIVIDUALS
WITH IMPAIRED 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
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COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
DIAGNOSTIC AND TEACHING
PRACTICUM IN LEARNING
70.590
DISABILITIES
(Code 74)
3-6 semester hours
Opportunity to work
a structured setting on a one-to-
in
one and small group basis. Practicum is the culminating
activity wherein the teacher will apply the knowledge
previously acquired in academic courses through the
The purposes of the graduate program in
communication disorders are (1) to prepare clinicians in
speech and language pathology and audiology for schools,
making
needs, planning, and carrying out programs and
child's future educational
program.
is
designed to
clinics
and
(2) to prepare teachers of the
Students in speech and language
who wish
the Certificate of Clinical
to meet requirements
Competence of the American
Speech and Hearing Association should
3 semester hours
who
and
pathology and audiology
PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED
This practicum course
hospitals,
hearing impaired.
PRACTICUM IN TEACHING THE
MENTALLY RETARDED AND
70391
Communication Disorders
Purposes:
interpretation of diagnostic reports, evaluating children's
recommendations for the
Master of Science Degree
in
department's sheet of requirements.
facilitate in-service
the hearing impaired
may
for
refer to the
Students in education of
satisfy the requirements for
conducted as part of his or her regular professional
assignment Permission to register for the course must be
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: (1) for speech and
obtained from the instructor assigned to supervise the
language pathology audiology-an undergraduate major in
practicum.
this field or the
training for teachers
are currently certified to teach the
mentally retarded and physically handicapped.
select an area of
Students will
primary interest to them; and under closely
supervised conditions (by the instructor), the project will be
certification
training
INTERVENTION IN GIFTED/
TALENTED EDUCATION
70392
is
designed to
impaired-an undergraduate curriculum that included teacher
facilitate practical training
equivalent of a minor in communication disorders.
of
individuals interested in acquiring a gifted/talented master's
degree.
The student
will,
deficiencies including clinical
(2) for education of the hearing
certification together with courses constituting the
3 semester hours
This course
make-up of
and practicum
under close supervision by a
made up without graduate credit.
Required courses: Master's research paper or department
paper; courses and practicum to fulfill requirements for the
Deficiencies must be
department faculty member, select an area of interest and
desired credentials selected subject to the approval of the
contract for a project that enables the student to demonstrate
adviser.
a mastery of a set of competencies considered germaine to
Elective courses:
the objectives of this course.
must be obtained from the
Permission for
this
course
Elective courses
may be chosen
with
approval of the adviser from categories 70, 74, and 48.
instructor to supervise the
practicum.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
70395
INTERNSHIP
3-6 semester hours
Internship in special education.
74.403
Supervision to take
place in schools or educational situations under supervision
INTRODUCTION TO MANUAL
COMMUNICATION FOR THE
HEARING IMPAIRED
3 semester hours
of the local supervisor and graduate faculty.
Studies the basic sign language vocabulary and
70399
MASTER'S RESEARCH PAPER
3-6 semester hours
Opportunity to employ accepted methods of educational
research in the solution or intensive study of
area of interest or concern.
some problem
The problem area
fingerspelling techniques used in
communicating with
is placed on
hearing impaired individuals. Emphasis
developing proper receptive and expressive skills-required
for an effective
communication process
to occur.
selected for the
research project must be related to the exceptional person.
74.452
ANATOMY OF SPEECH AND
HEARING MECHANISMS
3 semester hours
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.
Prerequisite:
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74.351
PSYCHOLINGUISTICS
74.460
language mediators in behavior.
74.251,276
Prerequisite:
COMMUNICATION H
74.502
3 semester hours
Language as a psychological 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
3 semester hours
This course involves a study of intermediate/advanced
and fingerspelling techniques
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.
sign language, vocabulary,
used
in
Prerequisite:
74.501 or equivalent
skills.
APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS
74.467
IN SPEECH
AND LANGUAGE
THERAPY
3 semester hours
Applications of the psychology of learning to
communicaivete behavior and
clinical
problems. Current
educational and therapeutic trends and practices.
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
74.503
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:
SEMINAR IN SPEECH PATHOLOGY
This course
skills
designed to
is
INTERNSHIP IN SUPERVISION
74.504
OF SPEECH AND HEARING
3 semester hours
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.
PROGRAMS
3-6 semester hours
Present practices and philosophies in public school are
examined. Mertis of existing programs are considered.
Educational structures and national,
state,
and
local
requirements are reviewed. Research trends and advanced
MEASUREMENT OF HEARING
74.472
74.502 or equivalent
74.351
Prerequisite:
74.471
I
3 semester hours
This course involves a study of American Sign
LOSS
3 semester hours
The anatomy and physiology of the hearing
mechanisms are studied. Etiology of hearing losses,
interpretation of audiometric evaluations, and available
rehabilitative procedures are discussed.
practices in the field are considered.
Includes analyses or
equipment materials, record-keeping procedures, and related
materials.
SUPERVISION AND
ADMINISTRATION OF SPEECH
AND HEARING SERVICES
74.505
Laboratory
3 semester hours
experience in the administration of clinical audiometric
General principles of supervision are examined, and
evaluation
is
provided.
74.490
professional personnel practices are explored.
74.276, 376
Prerequisite:
COUNSELING NEEDS OF
COMMUNICATIVELY DISORDERED
INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR
FAMILIES
3 semester hours
This course
is
designed to help students to identify
counseling needs of communicatively disabled individuals
and
their families
counseling.
and
OROFACIAL AND SPEECH
DISORDERS
74.510
3 semester hours
The course
deficits
and
their effect
on
orafacial structured
on speech. Specific
attention will
be
given to clefts of the prepalate and palate and their sequelae
on speech.
to provide basic, short-term
Students will be introduced to various
will concentrate
74.511
NEUROMUSCULAR SPEECH
DISORDERS
counseling strategies in individual and group settings as
3 semester hours
appropriate to schools and speech and hearing clinics.
Etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of organic factors are
74301
INTRODUCTION TO MANUAL
COMMUNICATION WITH THE
DEAF
3 semester hours
This course involves a study of basic sign language
vocabulary and fingerspelling techniques used in
subjects of intensive study.
Emphasis
is
focused on
articulatory abnormalities of speech processes caused
cerebral palsy
by
and other neurological impairments.
Implications of disorders for developmental age levels are
considered.
communication with hearing impaired individuals.
Emphasis is placed on developing proper expressive and
receptive skills.
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ADULT APHASIA
74.512
INTERMEDIATE SPEECH AND
LANGUAGE PRACTICUM IN
EDUCATION OF THE HEARFNG
IMPAIRED
74.560
3 semester hours
The study of language
Among
disorders in brain injured adults.
the areas of concentration are the history of aphasia,
the neurological basis for aphasia,
symptomatology of
3 semester hours
aphasia, associated problems, intelligence and aphasia, the
This course provides an opportunity to work with
evaluation of language and non-language functions and
hearing impaired children.
current rehabilitative procedures.
language remediation of hearing impaired individuals.
74.518
CHILD LANGUAGE DISABILITIES
The emphasis
of normal language acquisition with primary
emphasis on the application of developmental information
to the diagnosis
and
3 semester hours
The diagnosis and
HEARING AIDS AND AUDITORY
3 semester hours
Theoretical and clinical anlayses of literature are
evaluated in relation to educational and other rehabilitative
modem
3 semester hours
and non-clinical research
literature to the solution of treatment problems encourtered
in speech and language pathology.
application of clinical
RESEARCH IN AUDIOLOGY
74.563
and
to individuals with serious organic
non-organic hearing problems.
Study, interpretation, and
instruments and tests are included.
The
3 semester hours
and non-clinical research
the solution of diagnostic and treatment of
application of clinical
literature to
problems encountered
74.540
SEMINAR IN CURRENT CLINICAL
PROCEDURES
This course reviews contemporary diagnostic and
therapeutic procedures.
The
class participates in selecting
the specific instruments for review
and study.
3 semester hours
and treatment of stuttering
disorders with equal emphasis being placed upon academic
understanding and clinical management
3 semester hours
Study of the principles and techniques used in
diagnosis,
given to production, classification, and transmission of
speech sounds by these methods. Supervised demonstrations
and practicums are an integral part of the course.
PROBLEMS AND TRENDS IN
TEACHING THE HEARING
74.565
74.553
SPEECH PATHOLOGY PRACTICUM
6 semester hours
IMPAIRED
Special clinical problems of clients are considered
through advanced study and experience. Externships
of audiology.
development and formation of the English speech sounds by
the synthetic and analytic methods with special consideration
STUTTERING
The development,
in the general practice
SPEECH FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED
74.564
3 semester hours
74.541
functional
RESEARCH IN SPEECH AND
LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
The
TRAINING
evaluation of
management of
and organic voice disorders.
74.562
measures available
clinical
habilitation of language disorders in
children.
74.532
speech and
VOICE DISORDERS
74.561
3 semester hours
A review
is
may be
3 semester hours
Current practices and trends in education and welfare of
arranged in approved institutions or schools. Problem areas
the hearing impaired.
and student practicums must be approved by graduate
adjustment, educational achievement, political and social
adviser.
viewpoints, learning problems, and vocational competence
of hearing impaired.
74.554
New
social
techniques and methodologies.
CLINICAL PRACTICUM IN
AUDIOLOGY
LANGUAGE FOR THE HEARING
74.566
3 semester hours
Hearing losses and deafness affecting the personal and
socio-economic adjustment of individuals are evaluated and
treated through supervised study
may be
Concerned with psychology,
and experience. Externships
arranged in approved private and public institutions.
IMPAIRED
3 semester hours
Study of the principles and techniques used in the
development and correction of language for the hearing
impaired.
The
student
is
made
familiar with leading systems
of language designed for the hearing impaired and proficient
74.555
CLINICAL PRACTICUM
AUDIOLOGY
IN
3 semester hours
(See course description of 74.554.)
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in the step-by-step
system.
development of
at least
one language
Supervised demonstrations and practicums are an
integral part of the course.
LANGUAGE FOR THE HEARING
74567
IMPAIRED
74574
II
3 semester hours
Study of structured approaches to teaching spoken and
written language, of language assessment devices,
appropriate lesson planning, etc.
Supervised demonstrations
and presentations are an integral part of
this course.
3 semester hours
Congenital and acquired hearing impairment in children
is
examined with special emphasis on problems of
Educational and social implication of
differential diagnosis.
hearing impairment in children
COMMUNICATION FOR THE
HEARING IMPAIRED
74568
3 semester hours
74576
on new techniques and methodologies.
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
Hearing losses affecting the communicational,
educational,
and vocational adjustment of individuals are
7458
work with
selected professionals in communication
same schedules and assuming
responsibilities similar to those
Arrangements relating
by program adviser.
of professionals.
to student interest
3 semester hours
faculty guidance,
on
library study of specified areas, or
individual research projects
met by
74581
when
registration in regularly scheduled courses.
INDEPENDENT STUDY AND
RESEARCH
3 semester hours
74582
INDEPENDENT STUDY AND
RESEARCH
3 semester hours
(Refer to description for 74.580.)
74584
3 semester hours
RESEARCH IN HEARING
IMPAIRMENT
3 semester hours
Selected theoretical and clinical areas of communication
and related disciplines. Selected areas may include
and research topics pertaining to student needs.
disorders
clinical
74572
74590
PROBLEMS AND SPECIAL TOPICS
EDUCATION AND
HABDLITATION OF THE HEARING
IN
SEMINAR IN AUDIOLOGY:
SPECIAL PROBLEMS
IMPAIRED
1-6 semester hours
3 semester hours
Analysis, interpretation, and study are
made of selected
may
problems in audiology and related disciplines that
include education, psychology, otology, rehabilitation, and
other fields.
74573
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
audiologist
is
examined.
on
particular needs cannot
(Refer to description for 74.580.)
must be approved
SEMINAR IN COMMUNICATION
DISORDERS
74571
INDEPENDENT STUDY AND
RESEARCH
This course permits students to work under close
and practicum experience. Students are assigned to approved
private and public programs for the hearing impaired where
disorders, following the
SEMINAR IN AUDIOLOGY:
THEORETICAL AND CLINICAL
MASKING
The neurophysiological and acoustic basis of problems
of masking in auditory measurement are explored, and
training is offered in clinical masking procedures.
evaluated through supervised observation, clinical practice,
they
disucssed in conjunction
3 semester hours
CURRICULAR SUBJECTS FOR THE
HEARING IMPAIRED
74570
is
with appropriate habilitative procedures.
Study of the expressive and receptive methods of
communication used by the hearing impaired with emphasis
74569
SEMINAR IN AUDIOLOGY:
AUDITORY PROBLEMS IN
CHILDREN
industrial
74599
MASTER'S THESIS
3-6 semester hours
be
SCHOOL OF
HEALTH
NURSING
(Code 82)
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
SCIENCES
RESEARCH
A course designed to prepare
82.501
Nursing
conduct, and utilize research in improving the quality of
health care for clients.
Master of Science Degree
Nursing
in
the
and methodology, and
and development of a research proposal.
the use of appropriate research process
the planning
Programs of study: The Bloomsburg University
CONCEPTUAL MODELS
82.502
IN
NURSING
3 semester hours
A
programs of study prepare graduates as clinical specialists in
the advanced practice of professional nursing. A minimum
is
The course focuses on
consideration of nursing theories for theoretical frameworks,
Department of Nursing offers a Master of Science in
Nursing in psychiatric/community mental health,
community health, and adult health and illness. The
of 36 credits
3 semester hours
students to initiate,
required for graduation.
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
Admission requirements: In addition to meeting the
admission requirements of Bloomsburg University, the
student must have (1) a bachelor's degree with a nursing
major from an NLN accredited program; (2) a license to
practice nursing in the United States; (3) at least one year of
clinical practice, post baccalaureate degree; (4)
graduate
record examination (verbal, quantitative, analytical):
composite score- 1,200 minimum; an undergraduate
QPA
of
3.00; successful completion of an undergraduate course in (a)
82.503
in nursing.
ROLE THEORY AND
DEVELOPMENT IN NURSING
PRACTICE
3 semester hours
components of role theory and their
applicability to the students in advanced clinical practice in
nursing. Students apply principles and strategies inherent in
the theory to problems, issues, and concerns in functional
role development of the clinical nurse specialist
Examines
the
research, (c) health assessment (as separate
statistics, (b)
course or integrated content); (5) three
recommendation submitted;
letters
of professional
(6) a narrative submitted
82.504
PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT
about
personal and professional goals for graduate education.
Following a preliminary review of admission materials,
qualified students are given a personal interview with faculty
members. Note: Applicants who do not meet the identified
requirements for admission will be considered on an
individual basis. These applicants may be admitted on a
provisional basis until such time as (1) identified
prerequisties are completed or (2) potential abilities for
3 semester hours
This course focuses on broadening the students'
knowledge and perspective of physical assessment of
individuals across the life span.
Learning experiences are
provided to develop a systematic approach to physical
assessment with synthesis of cognitive knowledge with
psychomotor skills. Throughout the course, emphasis is
placed on the wellness component of physical assessment
with reference to major health deviations.
graduate education are demonstrated.
82.505
Required courses: I. core courses: 82.501,502,503,
590 (12 semester hours); II. advanced cognates* (3-6
semester hours); in. clinical specialization (12-18 semester
hours);
and IV. education/administration cognates* (6
semester hours).
ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
3 semester hours
This course presents selected aspects of genetic,
biochemistry, physiology, and pharmacology as applied to
nursing practice. Embryonic, histologic, and gross
anatomical features of certain organ systems are functionally
related to biochemical
Electives:
A graduate course*
(3 semester hours)
may be
selected with the approval of the adviser.
structure,
*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.
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and physiological mechanisms
maintenance of a stable internal
environment. Some deviations from normal metabolism,
essential for the
and function are considered.
PSYCHIATRIC/MENTAL HEALTH
NURSING I
82310
advanced nursing
practice.
The course focuses on
theories, strategies for motivation
6 semester hours
leadership
and change, the concepts
of power, and influence and organizational decision making.
This course presents theory concurrent with advanced
clinical practice in psychiatric/mental health nursing.
INDEPENDENT STUDY
82.514
Student examines theoretical formulations in nursing and
3 semester hours
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
related disciplines
and
select a conceptual
of mental health care. Clinical practicum
variety of hospital
students
and community
may implement
is
provided
settings in
in
student works with a faculty preceptor in
conducting an individualized study related to a particular area
of clinical
interest.
PSYCHIATRIC/MENTAL HEALTH
NURSING II
82.530
3 semester hours
a
Advanced professional
which
care.
and researcher.
Students apply advanced knowledge of theories and
provision of mental health care to clients in a
skills in the
variety of settings
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING
82.511
I
6 semester hours
specialist.
community
and collaboratively with
clients
and other
health professionals in improving the quality of mental
health care delivery.
This course focuses on advanced professional practice
the multifaceted roles of the
practice in the multifaceted roles
of the clinical nurse specialist in psychiatric/mental health
the roles of clinician,
administrator, educator, consultant,
The
in
health clinical
Weekly seminar
problems, issues, and concerns
Students employ advanced knowledge and skills
sessions provide
opportunities to apply theory to practice as students analyze
in professional practice as
a
psychiatric/mental health clinical nurse specialist.
derived from an analysis of nursing theories, models, and
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING H
community health nursing practice in implementing health
promotion, maintenance, and restoration strategies with highrisk individuals, families, and community aggregates in a
variety of health care settings. Students assume leadership
roles in working independendy and interdependently with
clients and health professionals to improve the quality of
health care delivery. A weekly seminar session provides
82.531
opportunities for students to analyze the impact of current
problems as they occur at the community level. Students
assume responsibility positions, functioning both
and issues on contemporary practice and
trends
strategies to effect positive
to formulate
change.
6 semester hours
This course
is
designed to provide the student
opportunity for advanced professional practice in a variety of
community
community
settings in the multifaceted roles of the
health clinical nurse specialist.
The focus
is
analysis of risk factors of existing and/or potential health
independently and collaboratively with clients and other
health professionals in improving the quality of health care
82312
ADULT HEALTH AND ILLNESS
delivery in the community.
NURSING
emphasize aspects of health planning. Opportunity
I
6 semester hours
students
theoretical formulations in nursing
and
related disciplines to the adult client's ability to adapt to
The
maturational and situational stressors.
students utilize
the nursing process with increased expertine
and
team
in the
and the treatment of adult illness. Research
enhanced through seminar presentations, clinical
experiences,
community
health clinical nurse specialist.
Clinical practicum is provided in a variety of
settings.
Arrangements
community
relative to the clinical practicum are
mutually derived by faculty, students, and appropriate agency
and
promotion of adult
health
practice as a
personnel.
accountability with individuals, families, communities,
the interdisciplinary health
is
analyze problems, issues, and concerns in professional
nursing practice in adult health and illness. Graduate
examine the
sessions
provided for the application of theory to practice as students
This course presents theory content with advanced
clinical
Weekly seminar
ADULT HEALTH AND ILLNESS
82.532
NURSING
skills are
and written course assignments aimed
II
6 semester hours
at
This course concentrates on advanced professional
improving the quality of adult health care. Clinical
nursing practice as a clinical nurse specialist within a
practicums
specialized area of adult health and illness.
and
is
provided in a variety of primary, secondary,
tertiary health
implement the
care settings in which students begin to
clinical specialist's roles
administrator, educator, consultant,
of clinician,
within the specialized area of adult health and illness,
and researcher.
students apply this advanced
in the provision
82313
MANAGEMENT AND
settings.
ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
I
3 semester hours
A course designed
organizational styles
to explore the concepts of
and the
theories of
Through
independent study of current concepts, trends, and research
management
behavior related to the role of the clinical specialist in
clinical
knowledge of
theories
of adult health care to clients
in
and
skills
a variety of
Students enhance the multifaceted roles of the
nurse specialist in adult health and illness by
assuming leadership positions
in
a health care setting and
functioning both independently and collaboratively with
clients
and other health professionals
quality of adult health care delivery.
in
improving the
Weekly seminars
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COLLEGE OF
provide opportunities to analyze current concepts, practice,
and research within the specialized area of
adult health and illness as a clinical nurse specialist
trends, issues,
82.533
MANAGEMENT AND
ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR H
3 semester hours
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
Seminar format
BUSINESS EDUCATION
that explores
system.
82.590
BUSINESS
Master of Education Degree
Business Education
Purpose:
THESIS
The development and
3 semester hours
presentation of a formal thesis in
This specialization
is
in
intended to contribute to
the professional maturation of the teacher of business
subjects in secondary schools.
Prerequisite:
the student's area of clinical specialization.
Level
I
certification to teach business
subjects.
Required: Educational studies 60.501, 79 591; 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. Courses should be
chosen that will extend and reinforce the student's
knowledge, techniques, and
skills
and provide
critical
The
understanding of current research in business education.
amount of elective
credit
may be
determined from the
comprehensive plan for the degree. (Master of Education
Degree section)
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
BUSINESS EDUCATION
(Code 90)
90.460
BUSINESS AND OFFICE
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
pertaining 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
Principles applicable to, and procedures used
collecting, tabulating, analyzing, presenting,
interpreting business
and economic
data.
in,
and
Measure of
central
tendency, sampling, time series, correlation, and index
numbers.
90.534
PRINCIPLES OF INSURANCE
3 semester hours
Principles applicable to and uses of
casualty,
and
fire
life,
marine,
insurance contracts; basic legal concepts
pertaining to insurance contracts and the responsibility of
underwriters.
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IMPROVEMENT OF INSTRUCTION
90.551
ADMINISTRATION AND
SUPERVISION OF BUSINESS
EDUCATION
90.564
IN BUSINESS SUBJECTS
3 semester hours
Current practices in the teaching of perceptual motor
skill
3 semester hours
A
on the
subjects are studied with particular emphasis
psychology of perceptual motor learning. Attention is
given to development of research -based teaching strategies
study of principles and techniques associated with
educational administration serve as the basis for a
consideration of administrative and supervisory classroom
and instructional materials, evaluative techniques,
development of standards, selection of equipment, and
planning, budgeting, maintenance of records, selection and
planning courses of study.
funding, and current trends.
purchase of equipment and supplies, federal and state
IMPROVEMENT OF INSTRUCTION
90.552
SEMINAR IN BUSINESS
EDUCATION
90.581
IN BASIC BUSINESS SUBJECTS
3 semester hours
The contribution which basic business subjects can
make to the educational program of the secondary school.
Currenlty accepted methods and techniques of teaching such
An
in
investigation
business education.
3 semester hours
and evaluation of completed research
The
which are used as the basis
student submits written reports
for class discussions.
basic business subjects a s general business, business law,
ACCOUNTING
and elementary economics; teaching aids to effective
(Code 91)
instruction.
IMPROVEMENT OF INSTRUCTION
IN ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS
MATHEMATICS
90.553
3 semester hours
Advanced
3 semester hours
methods of teaching
bookkeeping and business arithmetic and a critical analysis
of objectives serve as a basis for increasing the competence
Recent developments
in
of the teacher of these subjects. Consideration
is
given to
teaching aids to improve the effectiveness of the classroom
cost accounting provides a thorough
understanding of die basic concepts and practical procedures
of reporting cost information to business management.
Special emphasis
A study
control.
3 semester hours
of the historical beginnings and present status
The course
and
91.348
ADVANCED AUDITING THEORY
91.522
A
3 semester hours
of business education.
placed upon the use of budgetary control
the importance of capital expenditure planning
Prerequisite:
FOUNDATIONS OF BUSINESS
EDUCATION
is
and budget analysis; the use of standard costs; the relevance
of management's costs and profit responsibility reports; and
instructor.
90.561
ADVANCED COST ACCOUNTING
91.521
serves as a basis for
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
developing and understanding of die objectives and the
field
philosophies underlying present-day vocational programs in
managerial and other purposes. Careful analysis of the
the public school.
Students are afforded the opportunity to
become more deeply acquainted with current research
business education and up-to-date contribution of
in
of auditing, stressing the use of auditing data for
logical
development of auditing principles and concepts.
Prerequisite:
91.523
professional organizations.
91.342
ADVANCED TAX ACCOUNTING
3 semester hours
CURRENT PROBLEMS IN
BUSINESS EDUCATION
90.562
Interpretation of federal
state partnership
and
corporate income tax laws. Case studies are employed to
3 semester hours
The major problem
and
areas in business education as
revealed by the experience of students are studied with a view
toward improving the competence of classroom teachers in
illustrate the
proper preparation of returns, tax planning, and
research techniques.
Social security taxes, gift taxes, and
estate taxes.
Prerequisite:
91.324
coping with their responsibilities in the schools. The
course
is
designed to foster a research attitude toward
teaching problems.
recommended as a
90.563
Teaching experience
is
strongly
prerequisite.
EVALUATION
EDUCATION
IN BUSINESS
3 semester hours
Objectives of measurement in business education;
evaluative devices and their effective use.
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INFORMATION PROCESSING
systems.
(Code 92)
This course
is not applicable toward shorthand
(Undergraduate or graduate credit)
certification.
94.301 or 302
Prerequisite:
INFORMATION PROCESSING
92.550
A
3 semester hours
comprehensive introduction and basic orientation
FINANCE
(Code 96 )
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.
will
PROBLEMS
96.531
IN
CORPORATION
FINANCE
3 semester hours
Effective use of available computer resources
Problems
be emphasized.
organizing and financing operations of
in
industrial corporations, public utilities,
PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES
92.552
Special attention
3 semester hours
Designed
to
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,
and debug a program using several programming
languages. Prerequisite: 92.550 or consent of instructor.
secure both short-term and long-term capital.
PROBLEMS
96.532
3 semester hours
and local government operatioas; analysis of
federal, state,
the effects of public expenditures, taxation, and debt
the
economy of
(Code 97)
3 semester hours
from the
user's point of view.
The
basic concepts of the following:
and systems design
student will identify the
RESEARCH
97341
the organization as a system, information flows,
and the
management information systems. Data bases and
base management systems will be investigated from the
introduction to marketing research.
Prerequisite:
97.310 or consent of the instructor
THE MASTER OF
graduate standing
BUSINESS
SYSTEMS DESIGN AND
APPLICATION
92.556
MARKETING
3 semester hours
An
manager's perspective.
Prerequisite:
IN
the systems point of view,
nature of
data
the United States.
MARKETING
SYSTEMS
analysis
PUBLIC
Principles governing the budgeting and financing of
management on
A study of information
IN
FINANCE
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION
92554
railroads.
to familiarize educational personnel with the
various
write, test,
used
and
given to the kinds of corporate securities
is
3 semester hours
Master of Business Administration
Degree
Assisting educational personnel to utilize the full
capabilities
of the computer
in his or her
own
classroom
constitutes the
major objective of mis course. Using the
computer as a
tool of research
games, computer-assisted
instruction,
and calculation, simulation
testing,
computer-managed
and computer-assisted instruction are explored
This course also includes the basic concepts of
systems analysis,
Prerequisite:
feasibility, design,
and implementation.
92.552 or consent of instructor
SECRETARIAL
ADVANCED SHORTHAND
3 semester hours
introduction to different shorthand systems-
machine, symbol, and non-symbol. Development of a
degree of proficiency in the use of a different shorthand
system through dictation and transcription.
A review
techniques and methods of teaching shorthand.
of the
Students are
required to research the implementation of shorthand
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to reflect the
It is
oriented
toward the decision -making responsibilities of management;
consequently,
perspective.
it is
It
broad-based and aims to develop
also provides a limited opportunity to elect
courses in an area of .specialization.
Admission
to the courses of the
Enrollment
in the
program
is
program:
limited; therefore, admission
The
applicant must hold a
baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
WORKSHOP
An
planned
to the courses is selective.
(Code 94)
94.412
The program for the
(MBA), is
curriculum standards of the American
Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business.
through readings, discussions, demonstrations, and guest
lecturers.
Philosophy and objectives:
degree, Master of Business Administration
While no undergraduate major is prescribed, a minimum
body of 30 credits in 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 undergraduate work, must have
been a 2.75 or higher. Requirements for admission to the
Master of Business Administrauon program are based on a
combination of undergraduate grade point average and score
on the Graduate Management Admissions Test CGMATj. A
score of 950 or more points must be achieved based on the
formula 200 times the overall undergraduate grade point
GMAT score, or at least
average plus the
1,000 points based
on the formula, 200 times the last two years of
undergraduate grade point average plus the
91.501
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
91.502
ADVANCED FINANCIAL
ACCOUNTING
91.503
GOVERNMENTAL FUND
3 semester hours
GMAT score.
Admissions criteria include the GMAT score, the
undergraduate record, statements by two references, and job
experience.
For applicants whose native language
English, the
TOEFL
Princeton, N.J.)
to
is
is
not
3 semester hours
ACCOUNTING
(Educational Testing Services,
required with at least a 550 score in order
be considered.
Admission to candidacy for MBA degree:
Admission to the courses of the program does not imply
3 semester hours
91.524
MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING
92.554
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION
3 semester hours
SYSTEMS
admission to candidacy for the degree. The procedure for
admission to candidacy
is
described in the section Admission
3 semester hours
93.561
Candidacy for a Master's Degree.)
Program of study: The total program for the
MBA
degree comprises two levels of courses. Level
I
to
OPERATIONS PLANNING AND
CONTROL
3 semester hours
consists of
background courses or experiences that are prerequisite to
Level n. Students whose undergraduate major was in
93.583
HUMAN RESOURCES
DEVELOPMENT
3 semester hours
business administration are likely to have had most, or
perhaps
all,
of the courses of Level
I;
they
may be exempted
from courses that duplicate their undergraduate work. Level
96.550
SECURITY ANALYSIS &
PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
96.565
SEMINAR
must be completed before entering the Level II program.
The courses of Level I are Financial Accounting or
I
Management,
Principles of Marketing, Statistics, Business Law, Business
Finance, Principles of Economics (two semesters), and two
semesters of mathematics including one semester of
Principles of
Accounting
II,
Principles of
In the Undergraduate Catalogue, 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 mathmatics course. Level II
3 semester hours
IN
FINANCE
3 semester hours
calculus.
36 semester hours of graduate credit of which 30
prescribed and six are elected.
Or courses can be taken with permission of
the dean from
the following senior level undergraduate courses (for course
descriptions, see Undergraduate Catalogue):
consists of
are
The prescribed courses
93.440
93.457
BUSINESS AND SOCIETY
93.511
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
OR DESIGN
3 semester hours
42.472
HISTORY OF LABOR IN THE
UNITED STATES
96.454
FINANCIAL
DECISIONS
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS
93.512
SMALL BUSINESS INSTITUTE
SEMINAR
are:
MANAGEMENT
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
93.560
ACCOUNTING
3 semester hours
93.562
ORGANIZATION THEORY
93363
OPERATIONS RESEARCH
93366
ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
3 semester hours
(Code 91)
93.440
SMALL BUSFNESS INSTITUTE
SEMFNAR
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
1-3 semester hours
Teams of
students will
consultancy capacity to aid
business problems.
93381
POLICIES
96335
FINANCIAL
97351
MARKETING MANAGEMENT
3 semester hours
MANAGEMENT
3 semester hours
Work
work with
local businesses in a
in the resolution
of actual
will include analysis of 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 regional
office.
3 semester hours
Two
courses must be elected in accounting, marketing,
finance, or
management. Elective courses may be chosen
from:
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FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
91301
ORGANIZATION THEORY
93362
3 semester hours
and financial accounting principles with selected topics from
3 semester hours
Comparative examination of major approaches to the
study of organizations. Theories and research findings
the funds statement and analysis
applied to practical situations. Topics include organization
Emphasis on
asset valuation,
income determination,
and interpretation of
financial statements.
systems of power and influence, organizational
and cooperation, individual motivation, group
structure,
91.524
Prerequisite:
conflict
process, behaviorial science research, and
ADVANCED FINANCIAL
ACCOUNTING
91302
3 semester hours
Advanced problems
93363
OPERATIONS RESEARCH IN
stockholder's equity partnership, fiduciary accounting, and
service organizations.
literature
government
implications for
BUSINESS
in consolidated satements,
selected topics dealing with
its
management.
units,
3 semester hours
and nonprofit
Selected reference to professional
Construction and use of quantitative models in business
decision making.
and uniform CP.A. examination problems.
Prerequisite:
93366
91.501
ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
3 semester hours
91303
GOVERNMENTAL FUND
This course focuses primarily on internal organizational
ACCOUNTING
issues with appropriate recognition given to personal and
3 semester hours
Accounting principles and practices of governments and
nonprofit institutions.
Comparisons between accounting
external orgaizational background factors.
this
course deals with the
human
More
specifically,
aspects of organization,
and individual. Included are not only
and conceptual models of those who have
spotlighting the group
principles and practices that apply to governments and
the findings
nonprofit institutions and those that are generally accepted in
conducted empirical behavior research and struggled
business.
sense of what has been observed-but also the behaviors of
class
Prerequisite:
91324
91.502
MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING
3 semester hours
The major
objective of the course
is
to
show how
accounting data can be used to help solve the problems of
business management. Attention also will be given to the
to
make
members.
Among
specific concepts to
be included are
roles,
norms, cohesive and divisive processes, social and status
aspects are explored including self concept, personal
perception, goals, feelings, ego, responsibility, decisions,
conditioning, and personal functioning.
Prerequisite:
93.560
use of accounting data by investors and potential investors
whenever possible.
POLICIES
93381
Complex industrial situations
MANAGEMENT
for the
survival and growth in competitive markets. Emphasis
on problem-solving skills, implementation of optimal
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
is
decisions, nature of strategic analysis including selected
3 semester hours
Statistical principles
examined
purpose of determining the strategy to insure long-run
(Code 93)
93311
3 semester hours
are
and procedures basic
to research in
business and interpretation of data.
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.
93312
MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS
3 semester hours
Economic
analysis of the firm and
its
environment.
93383
HUMAN RESOURCES
DEVELOPMENT
Determination of prices, output, and employment.
93360
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
3 semester hours
Analysis of manufacturing and service systems and
application of decision
making
to operational
and policy
problems.
93361
resources in organizational settings.
OPERATIONS PLANNING
3 semester hours
Examination of research findings
management with focus on
system.
Prequisite:
93.560
in operations
the operation and control of the
Specific emphasis
is
placed on basic principles of behavior, motivation, training
and development, leadership, and performance
organizations.
AND CONTROL
50
3 semester hours
The course focuses on the current research and theory
related to the management and development of human
in
FINANCE
96.565
(Code 96)
SEMINAR IN FINANCE
3 semester hours
Seminar on unresolved problems in the
field
of
finance with investigations to include such areas as models
96.454
ADVANCED FINANCIAL
for financial decision
MANAGEMENT
and simulation problems.
The study of business
financial
3 semester hours
problems and the
making, money, and capital markets
MARKETING
development of advanced financial management practices as
used in the decision-making role of the financial manager.
(Code 97)
97.551
FINANCIAL
96.535
MARKETING MANAGEMENT
MANAGEMENT
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
Extensive and in-depth study of management activities
Application of the managerial processes of
analysis, organization, planning,
involved in the financial aspects of the business enterprise.
activities:
knowledge gained through exposure to financial
management literature is applied to problem situations
opportunities, growth
through the use of case studies and simulation techniques.
development.
Theoretical
Emphasis
is
placed on the development of perspective
in the
decision-making process with the acquisition of tools to
facilitate effective
96350
decision making.
SECURITY ANALYSIS AND
PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
3 semester hours
An advanced
treatment of aspects involved in
developing a logical and systematic approach to analyzing
and evaluation types of securities. Investment strategy and
management of an investment portfolio. Theoretical aspects
of security analysis and problems involved in analyzing and
evaluation securities within the context of the type of
industry issuing them.
and control of marketing
marketing concepts, analysis of marketing
and competitive
strategy, marketing
information system, buyer behavior, and product
0
INDEX
Academic policies 7
Academic standards 9
Accounting 47
Accreditation 4
Reading 34
Administrative personnel 2
Schedule of classes 7
Admission
to
School of Education 29
Admission
to graduate courses 7
Refunds 6
Registration 8
Repeating courses 9
candidacy 10
School of Health Sciences 44
Advisement 8
Sciences and mathematics 23
Anthropology 22
Secondary education 35
Semester load 8
Art 16
Attendance
8
at classes
Social studies 19
Auditing graduate courses 6
Sociology 21
Biology 23
Spanish 12
Business administration 46
Special education 36
Calendar 3
Student responsibility 7
Categories of graduate students 7
Supervision 35
Chemistry 25
Supervisory certificate program 10
College of Arts and Sciences 12
Thesis 9
College of Business 46
Time
College of Professional Studies 29
Transcripts 6
Communication disorders 40
Communications 14
Transfer of credit 8
Council of Trustees 2
Credit 8
Degrees 7
Earth Science 19
Economics 19
Elementary and early childhood education 32
English 12
Examinations 9
Fees 6
Finance 48
Financial assistance 6
Foreign languages 12
French 12
General information 4
German 12
Grades and averages 9
Graduate assistantships 9
Graduate council members
Graduate courses in senior year 9
Graduation 11
Housing 5
Humanities 12
Information processing 48
Interdisciplinary 11
Instructional technology
27
Languages and cultures 12
Library 5
Management and marketing 50
Marketing 48
Master of Arts degree
10, 16
Master of Business Adlministration degree 48
Master of Education degree
1
Master of Science degree 23
Master's degree equivalence 11
Master's thesis 9
Number of courses
Nursing 44
Physics 25
Placement 6
Political science
Psychology 22
Public address 15
52
19
8
limit 7
Withdrawal 8
Media of