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BLOOMSBURG
UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE STUDIES —
19884989
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WHAT'S INSIDE
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Our Mission
1
1988-89 Graduate Calendar
Our People
3
How You Apply
4
Graduate Programs
5
Academic Policies
Admission to Candidacy
for a Master's Degree
6
Graduate Catalog
Interdisciplinary Studies
2
8
9-49
10
Master of Arts in
Communication
Masters of Arts in Art Studio
and Art History
Master of Science in Biology
Master of Education in
Biology
Master of Science in
Instructional Technology
Master of Education in
Business Education
Master of Business
Administration
Master of Science in Early
Childhood Education
Master of Education in
Elementary Education
Master of Education in
Reading
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13
20
21
26
28
30
35
36
38
Supervisory Certificate
Program
Master of Science in Special
Education
Master of Science in
Communication Disorders
Master of Science in Nursing
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OUR MISSION
Graduate programs
at
Bloomsburg
University of Pennsylvania will provide
you with the challenge and the
opportunity to use your skills and
talents to the fullest. You will be
encouraged to set high goals and to
work hard to achieve those goals. Our
programs are more designed to help
you attain excellence in your chosen
Whether studying full time or part
you
be prepared to provide
leadership in your profession and to
make important contributions to
time,
will
society.
H Who we are...
Bloomsburg University of
is one of 14 universities
in the Pennsylvania State System of
Higher Education. We have the best of
both worlds: our association with the
State System gives us the resources
and the ability to provide excellent
undergraduate and postbaccalaureate
education; yet we're small enough to
treat every student as an individual,
not a number.
Pennsylvania
field.
In return, Bloomsburg will provide
you with the opportunity to grow and
the chance to reach your full potential.
Graduate studies
at
stress critical
thinking and creative
solving.
—
—
Bloomsburg
in the arts, sciences, or humanities
problem
. .
We
offer five undergraduate
programs, master's degree programs in
several fields, and a doctorate of study
program in elementary education that
is offered in cooperation with Indiana
University of Pennsylvania.
Granted university status in 1983,
Bloomsburg is organized into three
colleges; Arts and Sciences, Business,
and Professional Studies; and two
schools, Graduate Studies and
Extended Programs.
The Harvey A. Andruss Library
Bloomsburg has more than 307,000
bound volumes,
at
1.4 million microtexts,
and a 375-volume rare
book collection. The library can
accommodate 400 readers and uses a
1,382 periodicals
computerized data base with dial-up
access to 175
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files.
Where we live...
The Town of Bloomsburg is located
along the banks of the Susquehanna
River, about 80 miles north of
Harrisburg. You'll find a delicate
balance in Bloomsburg
the kind of
country living and friendliness you'd
expect from a community of 12,000;
along with the cosmopolitan flavor of a
—
college campus of 6,500 students from
both rural and urban areas throughout
the Commonwealth and across the
nation.
Bloomsburg does not provide
on-campus graduate housing during
the regular school year, but there are
many fine places to live
community. The
in
our
Residence
university's
Life Office maintains a
campus housing. Meals
list
of off-
are available for
graduate students throughout the
at our dining facility,
Scranton Commons. The Kehr Union
has a snack bar. Residence halls are
open to graduate students during
summer sessions. For more information about housing, contact the
Director of Residence Life, Luzerne
Residence Hall, Bloomsburg
University, Bloomsburg, PA 17815,
school year
(717) 389-4089. Bloomsburg is served
by two interstate bus lines, and two
community airports are about an hour's
drive away.
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1988-89
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GRADUATE CALENDAR
Fall Semester,
1988
Labor Day
. .
..
August 19, 1988
Monday, August 29, 1988
Monday, September, 5, 1988
Tuesday, September 6, 1988
Last day for graduate registration
Classes begin at 6
.
Friday,
p.m
— no classes
Last day to drop a class
Last day to submit application for
December graduation
Last day to withdraw
from
a class
....
Scheduling begins for spring semester
.
Thanksgiving recess begins at 1:50 p.m.
Classes resume at 8 a.m
Monday, October 3, 1988
Tuesday, October 18, 1988
Monday, October 24, 1988
Wednesday, November 23, 1988
Monday, November 28, 1988
Last day for completion of master's
thesis, departmental paper, and/or
December 9, 1988
December 10, 1988
Monday, December 12, 1988
Saturday, December 17, 1988
Sunday, December 18, 1988
comprehensive examinations
Friday,
Last day of classes
Saturday,
Final examinations begin
Final examinations
end
Commencement
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Spring Semester, 1989
p.m
Last day to drop a class
Final date to submit application for
9,
1989
16,
1989
23,
1989
May
Tuesday, January 31, 1989
graduation
Last day to withdraw
from
a class
....
Spring recess begins
Scheduling begins for 1989 summer
sessions, and for 1989 fall semester
Spring Weekend begins
March 7, 1989
March 11, 1989
Monday, March 20, 1989
Tuesday,
Saturday,
Classes resume at 8 a.m
Classes resume at 6
.
Monday, January
Monday, January
Monday, January
Last day for graduate registration
Classes begin at 6
.
at
10 p.m.
.
p.m
.
.
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Monday, March
20, 1989
March 24, 1989
Monday, March 27, 1989
Friday,
Last day for completion of master's
thesis, departmental paper, and/or
comprehensive examinations
Last day of classes
Commencement
1,
1989
May 6, 1989
Monday, May 8, 1989
Saturday, May 13, 1989
Sunday, May 14, 1989
Saturday,
Final examinations begin
Final examinations
Monday, May
end
Please be aware that Bloomsburg might need to adjust the calendar
Your graduate adviser can give you exact dates for your program.
dates.
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OUR PEOPLE
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Administrators...
HARRY AUSPRICH, President
B.S.,
New York State University
College
at Buffalo;
Graduate Council...
M. CHRISTINE ALICHNIE
Associate Professor, Nursing
Ph.D., Michigan State University
Professor, Mathematics
and
Computer Science
BETTY D. ALLAMONG, Provost and
Director, Institute for Interactive
Vice President of Academic Affairs
B.S., M.A., Ph.D., West Virginia
Technologies
University
CHARLES H. CARLSON, Acting
Dean, School of Graduate Studies
San Jose State College;
M.A., Ed.D., Columbia University
B.A.,
Council of
Trustees...
John Dorin, chairperson Montoursville
Stanley G. Rakowsky, vice
chairperson
HAROLD BAILEY
J.
M.S., University of Wisconsin;
H
JOHN S. BAIRD JR.
Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
CHARLES H. CARLSON
Assistant Vice President for
Ramona H.
Clearfield
Alley, secretary
Elbern H. Alkire Jr.
Berwick
Emmaus
Robert W. Buehner Jr.
Danville
Karen A. Cameron
Bloomsburg
LaRoy G. Davis
Feasterville
Gerald E. Malinowski
Mount Carmel
Kevin M. O'Connor
Plains
Richard F. Wesner
Danville
Gail A. Zurick
Sunbury
Academic Affairs
Acting Dean, School of Graduate
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Studies
ELLEN CLEMENS
Advisers to the
Associate Professor, Business
Council of
Education and Office
Administration
JAMES R. LAUFFER
Association of Pennsylvania State
College and University Faculties
LEWIS CORREALE
Graduate Student, Reading Clinic
FREDERICK C. HILL
Professor, Biological
and Allied
Health Sciences
Curriculum and
Foundations
Professor,
J.
Professor,
KARPINSKI
Communication Disorders
and Special Education
ROBERT B. KOSLOSKY
Associate Professor, Art
HOWARD K. MACAULEY
Dean, College of Professional
Studies
RENEEMONAHAN
Graduate Student, Communication
Disorders and Special Education
HOWARD N. SCHREIER
Associate Professor,
Communication
Studies
MELVYN L. WOODWARD
Professor,
Marketing and
Management
ROBERT P. YORI
Acting Dean, College of Business
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JOHN W. THOMAS
Bloomsburg University Alumni
Association
VETO TALANCA
JOHN R. HRANITZ
ANDREW
Trustees...
American Federation of State,
County, and Municipal Employees
SEAN MULLEN
Community Government
Association
HARRY AUSPRICH
President,
Bloomsburg University
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HOW YOU
Bloomsburg often offers graduate
courses at other locations in the
APPLY
Commonwealth. These graduate
courses are open to students who
. .
Entrance requirements to graduate
Bloomsburg University vary
depending on the program you choose.
Most applicants will need to take either
the Graduate Record Exam or the
studies at
not enrolled in a master's program at
Bloomsburg; but these students must
get approval from the dean of graduate
studies to enroll in the class.
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Miller Analogies Test.
are
Fees
.
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Refunds...
If you must drop a course, you
might receive a partial refund of course
fees, depending on which week you
withdraw. Through the second week,
you will receive 80 percent of your fee;
in the third week, 70 percent; in the
fourth week, 60 percent; in the fifth
week, 50 percent. There is no refund
after the fifth week.
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Also, applicants for graduate
programs at Bloomsburg should have
an undergraduate quality point average
of 2.0 or higher.
To
receive a graduate admission
application form, contact the Office of
Graduate Studies, Waller Administration Building, Bloomsburg
University, Bloomsburg, PA 17815,
(717) 3894227.
If you are a Pennsylvania resident,
each semester hour will cost $102. Outof-state residents pay $1 13 for each
semester hour.
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Here
Bloomsburg has several options to
help graduate students financially.
•
official undergraduate transcript and a
non-refundable $15 application fee.
requirements.
Check with the
•
if
to four semester credit hours; $5
if you are taking five to eight
semester hours; and $10 if you
are taking nine or more semester
application process.
hours.
most students are granted assistantships
for one semester at a time; a few
A student health service fee of $20
you are taking nine or more
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do not have
•
•
A graduation and diploma fee of
is
$10.
fee.
Bloomsburg has an option activities
The fee gives you the use of various
You may audit
a graduate course for
improvement. You follow the
regular application process we've just
self
outlined.
You must
required.
The
dean
is
also pay all fees
approval of the graduate
required.
When you audit a
a week of
work; or "quarter-time", which require
10 hours a week of work. Graduate
students
who receive half-time
recreational facilities
on campus.
is
It
two semesters, or $20
are granted a full waiver of tuition,
along with a stipend of $1,058.75 for
the semester.
sessions
fee.
Assistantships are either "half-time",
Late registration fee
take the graduate course during the
graduate application
students are granted assistantships
of tuition, along with a stipend of
$2,117.50 for the semester. Students
one semester; the cost during summer
than a full load of classes
to graduate. Undergraduate students
also need the recommendation of their
undergraduate adviser and must pay the
how the assistantships work:
assistantships are granted a full waiver
certain conditions. First, they can only
less
own
$10. (This does not cover your cost
of renting academic regalia).
costs $35 for
must need
Here's
its
which require 20 hours
to pay this fee.
undergraduates may register for
graduate courses, but only under
semester they will complete their
undergraduate degree. Second, they
Each department has
who receive quarter-time assistantships
8.
Present Bloomsburg University
students.
under a two semester contract.
for a master's degree; these requireare explained
A limited number of graduate
you are taking one
semester hours. Those who are
taking eight or less semester hours
Graduate Studies for information on
admission requirements for the program you choose.
ments
Assistantships...
assistantships are available for full-time
if
Office of
Admission to graduate courses does
not bind the university to admit
students to candidacy for a master's
degree. Certain requirements must be
met before you can become a candidate
A student community building
fee of $2.50
You return the form along with an
Some graduate programs at
Bloomsburg have additional admission
are the other required fees:
Financial Help/
for
$2 a week.
Graduate
the
assistants are limited in
number of semester hours they can
take during their assistantships (see
All students taking nine or
more
Page
7).
semester hours are required to have
health insurance. Students can opt to
available in selected fields of study.
enroll in the university's student health
Also, the Pennsylvania Higher
plan; or they can
show evidence of
Some
federal fellowships
Education Assistance Agency Loan
insurance under a comparable plan. For
more information, contact the
Program
Bloomsburg University Health Center,
for graduate students.
McCormick Human Services Center,
Room 3213, Bloomsburg, PA
17815,
(717) 389-4452.
is
available.
And Bloomsburg
can arrange student work-study funds
For more information, contact:
Bloomsburg University, Office of
Financial Aid, Bloomsburg,
Please be aware that
change without notice.
course you are not required to take
tests, upon completion of an audited
course, a grade of
is recorded on
V
your transcript.
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all
fees
can
may be
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GRADUATE PROGRAMS
.
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Bloomsburg University
offers
master's programs in education, the
arts,
business,
and
science.
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Supervisory
Certificate Program...
The Supervisory Certificate
The Master of Education is offered in:
•
Biology
Program
•
Elementary Education
Reading
supervisors the needed
•
is
designed to give frontline
skills to
administer programs and departments,
and to manage both professional and
The Master of Arts
•
•
•
is
offered
non-professional employees.
in:
Art Studio
Art History
Communication
Supervisory Certificate Programs
are offered in these areas:
•
•
The Master of Science
is
offered
in:
Biology
•
•
Communication Disorders
•
Social Studies
(audiology, speech pathology,
•
education of the hearing impaired)
•
•
Early Childhood Education
•
•
Special Education (behavior
•
Reading
School Health Services
Elementary Education
Mathematics
disorders, learning disabilities,
•
Science
mental retardation, gifted/talented,
•
Special Education
•
Nursing
•
Instructional Technology
The Master of Business Administration
offered
•
in:
Business Administration
Bloomsburg also
offers a
Doctorate
of Education in cooperation with
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
(IUP). This
is
a cooperative doctoral
program in elementary education that
combines the resources of both
institutions.
The program includes areas of
concentration in:
• curriculum and supervision;
•
administration;
•
reading;
•
early childhood education;
•
educational psychology; and special
education.
Students take courses at both
Bloomsburg and IUP, and the doctoral
committee guiding the dissertation
consists of faculty from both
institutions.
If you are interested in this doctoral
degree program, you should contact Dr.
William O'Bruba or Dr. John Hranitz
at
Foreign Language
Curriculum and Instruction
•
exceptional persons)
is
•
Communication
Early Childhood Education
Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg,
PA
17815.
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ACADEMIC POLICIES
Here
are the responsibilities of a
graduate student at Bloomsburg
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Graduate Student
Categories,..
University:
Category 540 is for students who
have no undergraduate deficiencies for
the master's degree program they are
pursuing.
student must be in this
category to be eligible for admission to
candidacy for a master's degree (see
Page 8).
A
•
•
Each student
graduate students.
graduation in his or her
field.
Category 510 includes students who
do not intend to earn a master's degree
While graduate
and
advisers
and other matters
rest
staff will
on courses
with the
student.
Each student should identify any
undergraduate weakness or
deficiency and discuss them with
graduate advisers. (Such weaknesses
might include, but are not limited to,
not having proper undergraduate
prerequisites for the desired graduate
program).
•
Each student
is
expected to complete
the requirements for a master's
degree within six calendar years. This
Bloomsburg. This
the category for
students who are auditing a course or
enrolled in the supervisory certificate
at
is
program. In some cases, students will
be transferred to this category from one
of the other categories.
Students in category 510 may apply
530 or category
540. But no more than 12 semester
hours earned in category 510 may be
later applied toward a master's degree,
except when granted special permission
by the dean of graduate studies.
for transfer to category
Category 520
students
is
for graduate
who plan to earn a master's
includes courses accepted by transfer.
whose undergraduate
record shows a quality point average
(Bloomsburg will grant extensions for
(QPA) of less than
sufficient reason,
upon application to
degree, but
2.25. If a student in
this category earns a
QPA of 3.0 or
the dean of graduate studies and with
higher in the
approval of the student's adviser. This
hours of graduate study at Bloomsburg
University, he or she is eligible for
transfer to categories 530 or 540.
extension must be requested before
the six-year period ends).
•
five categories of
for satisfying requirements for
assist students, decisions
•
Bloomsburg has
will take responsibility
Students are expected to attend all
classes and take all examinations.
Absences from graduate classes are
granted only for urgent and verifiable
reasons; students granted an absence
from class can expect assistance from
professors in making up work or
examinations.
first six
to nine semester
Otherwise, the student is transferred
to category 510 after completing nine
semester hours.
Category 530
is
for students
who
plan to earn a master's degree, but have
not yet corrected undergraduate
who have not
completed any required admissions
deficiencies, or
tests.
The
student
is
automatically
transferred to category 540
when his
or her adviser certifies that the
student has corrected undergraduate
deficiencies
and has taken
tests.
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all
required
A
student in category 540 who is
not admitted to master's candidacy
after completing 12 semester hours is
transferred to category 510, unless the
graduate dean grants a time extension.
Category 550 is for students
admitted to candidacy for a master's
degree. Students can be transferred
from category 550 to category 510 if
their QPA falls below 3.0, or if they do
not complete their graduate program
within the required
six years.
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Advisers...
Students in categories 520, 530, 540,
semester hour for 15 hours of
lecture-discussion work plus final
point of the semester, the grade
examinations.
is
the withdrawal
and 550, along with students enrolled
Courses numbered 500 or higher
in the Supervisory Certificate Program,
in
The
course number) are graduate courses.
Courses numbered lower than 500 in
open
to serve as a consultant in planning
this catalog are also
your program;
undergraduates. Graduate students
to help
•
to certify the courses you
may
numbered lower than 500 toward a
do choose
H
degree candidacy;
•
and to arrange
examination
for a
(if
graduate program you choose).
The dean of graduate studies, upon
recommendation of the department
involved, appoints advisers.
Students in category 510 are not
assigned advisers, but they regard the
dean of graduate studies as their adviser
and interpreting
academic regulations.
Transferring Credits...
You may transfer up
comprehensive
required by the
to six semester
hours in graduate courses taken at
another approved college or university.
You must have taken the courses or
courses in residence, and they must
cover content required in your master's
program at Bloomsburg. Also, you
must have earned a grade of B or
higher. Pass/fail grades are not
accepted.
for choosing courses
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passing the
semester's midpoint).
V—
CR —
Audit
Course repeated.
To
QPA, follow this process: 1.
number of qualifying
points for each grade by the number of
figure
multiply the
these points;
to endorse your application for
is
and E otherwise. The
semester hours for that course;
master's degree.
as part of your degree program;
•
the student
mid-
to advanced
apply only 12 semester hours of courses
you choose courses;
•
after the
registrar establishes the
of the
this catalog (the last three digits
•
if
course,
are assigned graduate advisers.
duties of the advisers are:
W
is
Grades...
3.
divide this total
2. add
by the
sum of the semester hours for all grades
used in your computation. When a
course has been repeated, use only the
last entry. (A course may be repeated
only once).
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Examinations...
As part of your master's degree
requirement, a comprehensive
examination might be required. Also,
an examination in defense of a master's
thesis
is
usually required of students
who choose to write a thesis.
Grades for graduate courses
A—
H
work
that exhibits independence
Course Information...
and
intellectual maturity (4 quality
Students register for graduate
courses through the Registar's Office,
except for students in category 510,
who submit registration materials
directly to the Office of the Dean of
Graduate Studies.
The maximum course
load each
semester for a full-time student is 12
semester hours. For students employed
B
—
C—
D—
E—
—
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however, the maximum
course load each semester is six
semester hours. For half-time graduate
assistants,
the
nine semester hours; for quartertime graduate assistants, nine to 12
semester hours.
six to
For summer sessions, the maximum
course load is one semester hour per
week of full-time course work. (For
example,
if
the
summer
weeks, then the
load that session
is
session
is
six
maximum course
six
semester hours).
measured in terms of
semester hours, at the rate of one
Credit
is
Good (3
Fair,
RI
—
work toward
Master's Thesis/
Paper...
a
If a master's thesis
is
included in
limits (2 quality points)
the student's program, a committee
Not acceptable
appointed by the dean of graduate
in a master's
degree program
Failing
work
(1
quality point)
(0 quality points)
Incomplete; work must be
completed within four months
unless the dean of graduate
adequate reason. If the work is
not made up, the grade is
changed to N, and the student is
denied further opportunity to
complete the work.
Removal of incomplete grade.
N — No grade, no credit.
R — Research in progress.
W—
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Departmental
quality points)
acceptable
studies extends the period for
maximum course load is
Overloads are rarely permitted.
points)
master's degree program, within
full'time,
full
are:
Distinguished, scholarly
studies
is
from individuals nominated by
The committee
the student's adviser.
guides the study, approves the thesis in
both form and content, arranges for the
defense, certifies satisfactory completion of the thesis, and determines the
grade.
Some
master's degree requirements
include a departmental paper.
Such
a
paper is interpreted as one that grows
out of a course and therefore does not
require special registration or carry
its
own credit. Completion of a departmental paper must be certified by the
Withdrawn with approval of the
adviser as part of the application for
dean of graduate
graduation.
studies.
(The
graduate student must apply to
the dean for permission to with-
draw. If this permission
is
requested before midpoint of
the semester, the grade is W. If
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ADMISSION TO CANDIDACY FOR A
MASTER'S DEGREE
. .
Each program
that leads to a
master's degree at
•
Bloomsburg
The
application
grades below a
C
Courses with
earn no credit toward
credit.
a master's degree.
Students must meet the following
conditions for admission to candidacy
for a master's degree:
•
The
•
Transcripts of all undergraduate and
student must be in category 540.
previous graduate study must be on
file with the dean of graduate studies.
Students should apply for candidacy
after completing nine semester hours
of graduate work; students must
apply for candidacy before completing 12 semester hours. Under certain
circumstances, the dean may grant an
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2 of
Students applying for candidacy for
the Master of Education degree must
have evidence of a valid teaching
completion of thesis
and department papers, comprehensive
examinations, etc. These are deadlines,
but you should plan to complete each
segment before the due date, whenever
for graduation,
•
certificate.
possible.
Your admission
for candidacy to a
master's degree might be deferred
if
courses you need are unavailable
because of limited class size. If this
happens, you'll be put on a priority
waiting list for required courses.
You may
request a graduate
through the Registrar's
Office. This may be done by letter, or
by filling out a form available at the
Registrar's Office. Cost per transcript
transcript
is
$2.
Once you have been accepted
as a candidate for a master's degree,
•
graduate calendar
this catalog gives deadlines for applying
University requires at least 30 semester
hours of graduate
The
must be endorsed by
the student's adviser.
you are eligible to use the service of
Bloomsburg University's Career
Development and Placement Center.
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Graduation.,.
extension.
You must have
a
cumulative
QPA of
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Accreditation...
Bloomsburg University is accredited
by the Commission of Higher Education for the Middle States Association
of the Colleges and Schools and the
National Council for the Accreditation
of Teacher Education.
3.0 or higher to graduate with a
master's degree
from Bloomsburg.
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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.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Interdisciplinary Courses
(Code 09)
HISTORY AND POLITICS OF
09.401
THE USSR
3 semester hours
This course seeks to give students sufficient back-
ground
in history
and
political science to enable the student
to better understand the
USSR.
It
will provide
them with
some
of the major developments in the Soviet Union since
1917
in
order to
make contemporary
more understandable. Combining
affairs in that country
lectures,
outside speakers, readings, and discussion,
fdms,
it
slides,
will serve to
give them sufficient background to more readily evaluate
what they
will experience while in the
SOCIALISM:
09.427
USSR.
THEORY AND HISTORY
3 semester hours
A
survey of socialist philosophies from Biblical times
to present concentrating
Lenin, and
Mao
on the theories of Marx, Engels,
and including review of the major
historical
events surrounding socialist development.
SPECIAL TOPICS
09.580-589
1-3 semester hours
Special Topics provides an opportunity for graduate
students from any graduate program to expand their
knowledge from a previously learned experience or to
explore a
basis.
new
learning experience not offered on a regular
Each special topics course can carry from one
to
three semester hours. Prerequisites for each special topic
will be
09.590
determined by the instructor.
GRADUATE INTERNSHIP
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 experience across disciplines at a graduate level.
09.599
MASTER'S THESIS
3-6 semester hours
10
COLLEGE OF
ARTS AND SCIENCES
•
At the conclusion of the semester
in
which
students complete 24 semester hours of course-
work, an application for a comprehensive examination
must be
hour essay
filed.
test that
The comprehensive is a six
students' knowledge
examines
of philosophy, theory, and application of material
covered
Master of Arts
in
Communication
Entrance Requirements:
in
courses taken to that point but must
include at least three of the four core courses.
•
The comprehensive examination will be read and
at least three members of the grad-
evaluated by
•
A bachelor's degree
university with a
and a
QPA of 3.0
uate faculty.
from a recognized college or
minimum
overall
on a 4.0 scale
QPA of 2.75
in the major.
•
on the examination or any
In the event of failure
part thereof, the student will be given
•
A minimum
courses including, but not limited
to,
one oppor-
tunity to retake the part(s) failed.
of 2-3 basic speech communication
public
speaking, interpersonal communication, survey of
•
Students anticipating continued graduate work in
program
recommended
communication, persuasion, business
a doctoral
communications,
23.598 Master's Research Project. This option
etc.
Applicants without such
would be taken
preparation will be expected to enroll as auditors
in
are
in lieu
to enroll in
of one three credit course
not including core courses.
25.104 Interpersonal Communication and/or
other course(s) as determined by the graduate
Retention Requirements:
committee.
•
Three
letters
of recommendation from under-
graduate professors or others
ability to
comment on
to successfully
who have
•
Students must maintain a
for
the
all
minimum
the applicant's potential
complete a graduate program.
•
A minimum
grade of
B must be earned
in
the four core courses. Students unable to
•
•
GPA
of 3.0
courses taken.
requirement
may
each of
meet
be given the opportunity to
The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) with a minimum score of 950 combined on the verbal
this
and quantitative
stances by the graduate faculty committee.
A one-page
retake a course after a review of special circum-
tests.
statement describing the student's
Elective Courses:
objectives, goals, and direction in enrolling in
•
the program.
A minimum
of nine semester hours of courses
offered by the Department of
•
Applicants
who do
Communication
Studies.
not meet each of the require-
ments may request an interview with program
graduate faculty to discuss special circumstances
or
may
petition in writing for a waiver of the
Completion Requirements:
A minimum of 30 graduate credits
must be
earned.
•
•
The following four core courses are required:
23.501 Nature of Communication
23.502 Interpersonal Communication
25.445 Organizational Communication
25.501 Introduction to Communication
Research
Beyond
the core courses, students will select
classes in keeping with their specific academic
and career
interests in consultation with the
graduate adviser.
A maximum
of nine semester hours of courses
offered in other departments as approved by the
student's adviser.
entrance requirement(s).
•
•
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
theorists.
Methods of
the critics during antiquity, the inter-
mediate period (1600-1850), and methods of the modern
critics.
Communication
(Code 23)
HISTORY AND CRITICISM OF
AMERICAN PUBLIC ADDRESS
25.503
NATURE OF COMMUNICATION
23.501
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
Primarily a theoretical survey of the major categories
of the field of communication.
3 semester hours
A
application of rhetoric in
America
in
terms of the speaker,
speech, and times. American speakers selected from a
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
23.502
Evaluation and discussion of the development and
survey of the changing roles of laws, customs, and
expectations as they relate to social interaction between
cross-section in history prestudied from the viewpoints of
biographical background nature, and extent of speaking,
audience reaction, the speaker's basic ideas, his or her
preparation, arrangement and style, basic philosophy, and
platform behavior.
people of one culture or of different cultures.
A
and
survey of the history and theory of radio, televifilm. Theoretical
ORATORY
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
sion,
BRITISH
25.504
NON-PRINT MEDIA
23.503
emphasis combined with
practical experience gained through field trips
and media
Burke, Fox, Sheridan, George, Bevan, Churchill, and
other orators in the 17th through the 20th centuries. Analysis
of
style, philosophies, effectiveness,
and
their contribu-
tion to rhetoric theory.
projects.
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
An
in-depth examination of publishing from the
historical, theoretical,
and other
critical
The ancient
concepts of these
critical
3 semester hours
rhetoricians Aristotle and Plato, Cicero.
Longinus, and Quintilian. Emphasis
viewpoints.
MASTER'S RESEARCH PROJECT
23.598
ANCIENT RHETORIC
25.505
PRINT MEDIA
23.504
men
on the analysis and
is
with a study of later interpre-
tations of their works.
CURRENT PROBLEMS IN SPEECH
25.510
Independent research on a topic approved by the
ACTIVITIES
student's adviser(s).
3 semester hours
Current speech practices in the secondary school.
Methods of
Communication Studies
initiating,
improving, and expanding speech
programs.
(Code 25)
ADVANCED PERSUASION AND
PROPAGANDA
25.515
ORGANIZATIONAL
COMMUNICATION
25.445
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
An explanation of theoretical and
how communication patterns develop in
practical aspects of
sion and propaganda. Practical application of the techniques
by each
tion
overview of the
fields of research in
communica-
and an examination of the contributions of professional
student.
ADVANCED ORAL INTERPRETATION
25.520
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
An
attitude modification through persua-
organizations.
INTRODUCTION TO
COMMUNICATION RESEARCH
25.501
Techniques of
Understanding and appreciation of
developing
skill in
literature
through
reading aloud. Selecting, adapting, and
preparing material for presentation in high school classes.
speech communication organizations, graduate studies, and
Prerequisite:
Consent of the instructor
research. Historical, descriptive, experimental, and evaluating research studies are examined.
A
pilot thesis is required
of each student to demonstrate competency
in
25.530
research
ADVANCED RADIO AND
TELEVISION
techniques and the use of bibliographical resources.
3 semester hours
Practice and study of techniques of television
25.502
RHETORICAL CRITICISM
3 semester hours
The
The development
Homeric period to the modern
nature of rhetorical criticism.
of rhetorical theory from the
announcing, writing (news and drama), directing, program
planning, and performing. Instructional radio and television.
Laboratory hours required.
Prerequisite:
sion
Beginning course
in radio
and
televi-
SPECIAL TOPICS IN
25.585
Students applying for admission under Plan
COMMUNICATION
have not graduated with a curriculum
3 semester hours
Specialized study by the class.
The
Art.
Initial
admission materials must include
official
transcripts of grades, an 8 x 10 inch plastic sleeve of slides
COMMUNICATION
representative of one's creative
3 semester hours
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
SPECIAL TOPICS IN
personal interview with the department chairperson and an
COMMUNICATION
adviser to be assigned in their major field. At this time, any
3 semester hours
deficiencies will be noted and a course of study planned.
MASTER
S
RESEARCH PAPER
A
and exhibition of creative work also are required as
thesis
25.590
who
but also the requirements established by the Department of
SPECIAL TOPICS IN
25.587
II
must meet not
only the general graduate school requirements for admission
subject varies by
semester.
25.586
in art
part of the
program of study
for art studio majors.
3 semester hours
Course Offerings:
Mass Communications
The Master of Arts program
consistent with the Art
is
Department's present philosophical goals and will be a con-
(Code 27)
tinuation of the present undergraduate level program.
TELEVISION PRODUCTION AND
DESIGN
27.511
different degrees of experience (different levels of discistudio, provides a natural structure
for further advanced-level work.
Course focuses on the practical aspects of planning
The goals of the curriculum
and producing video tapes for specific instructional pur-
are to develop the full
potential of each candidate through a personalized
poses. Covers pre-production planning, production activi-
and post-production
work within one
pline) to
3 semester hours
ties,
The
unique multilevel studio offerings, which allow students of
program
of study which will emphasize the communicative power of
editing.
the individual's personal, mature, and unified statement
through research and one's works of
Masters of Arts
The
Art Studio
in
art.
faculty of artist-teachers, each of
whom
are
specialists in their respective disciplines, will provide the
and Art History
variety of approaches and instruction needed in each area of
concentration.
Program Description:
Areas of Concentration for Advanced Study:
The Master of Arts program
the
in art studio
emphasizes
development of creative and scholarly competencies
one or more of the following studio
areas:
The
in
six areas
of concentration available to graduate
students for advanced study in art studio include:
drawing,
ceramics, crafts, graphics, painting, or sculpture with concurrent or parallel
work
in the areas
sophy and psychology of art,
aesthetics for a
to
minimum
art
of
32.500, 01 02, 03
art history, the philo-
,
32.510,
education, and visual
of 30 credits.
The Master of Arts in art history program
provide an advanced knowledge base, writing
is
designed
A minimum
profi-
of 30 credits
In conjunction with the student's
32.520, 21
,
22, 23
32.530, 3 1
,
32, 33
32.550, 51,52, 53
Advanced Ceramics I, II, III, IV
Advanced Drawing I, II, III, IV
Advanced Crafts I, II, III, IV
Advanced Graphics I, II, III, IV
Advanced Painting I, II, III, IV
Advanced Sculpture I, II, III, IV
is
32.593 Advanced Independent Study
in the
Studio Arts
committee an
Graduate Courses
individualized program of study will be designed. Opportunities for interdisciplinary
12, 13
,
required including a thesis based on the student's area of
interest.
1.
32.540, 41 42, 43
ciency, and research skills enabling the student to pursue a
variety of professional options.
1
in
Art History:
and off-campus experience are
available.
3 1 .560
Readings and Research
Admission Requirements:
3 1 .565
Readings and Research
in
Contemporary Art
in
American Art
in
Early European Art
in
Later European Art
in
Oriental Art History
History
History
Students
may
apply under either of two admission
plans. Students applying for admission under Plan
have earned a baccalaureate degree
in art (B.A.,
I
3 1 .570
must
Readings and Research
History
B.F.A., or
3 1 .57
1
B.S. in art education) from an accredited institution of
Readings and Research
History
higher education.
3 1 .575
13
Readings and Research
31.580
Readings and Research
in Architectural
Art History
Art
History
3
1
(Code 31)
Art and Culture of France
31.585
Readings and Research
.592
in
Advanced Visual
READINGS AND RESEARCH IN
CONTEMPORARY ART HISTORY
31.560
Aesthetics
3
1
Directed Study in Art History
.595
3 semester hours
30.590
Current Theories
30.591
Visual Arts for the Exceptional Child
from the
30.595
Master's Thesis
research for advanced students.
in
Art and Art Education
A
All the preceding courses in art studio and art history
detailed study of contemporary
late 19th
READINGS AND RESEARCH
AMERICAN ART HISTORY
31.565
carry three semester hours credit, except for 32.593 Inde-
pendent Study which carries variable credit and 30.595
Master's Thesis with 3
-
6
movements
in art
century to the present with readings and
IN
3 semester hours
credits.
Advanced study of the
history of visual art in
America.
Art Gallery, Permanent Art Collection,
and
Slide Collection
The department operates
work
is
art
an
art
is
forms.
The research focus
A
in the art
held in the spring of each year. In addition,
Lounge of the student union.
The Department of Art maintains an extensive
permanent art collection of more than 300 pieces with works
3 semester hours
The period from
student slide curator assists in classifying, cataloging, and
department's
the early Renaissance through
French Impressionism provides the thrust for
displayed throughout the campus. In the seminar room, a
in the
to the
READINGS AND RESEARCH IN
LATER EUROPEAN ART HISTORY
31.571
student intern maintains a small art gallery space in
over 40.000 units contained
from Pre-Historic
Gothic.
the Presidents'
filing
for this course will be on specific
topics relating to the periods
held annually, and
an exhibition organized and planned by students
gallery course
3 semester hours
Haas Gallery of Art,
the
which features monthly exhibitions of varied
special exhibition of student art
READINGS AND RESEARCH IN
EARLY EUROPEAN ART HISTORY
31.570
READINGS AND RESEARCH IN
ORIENTAL ART HISTORY
31.575
35mm
this course.
slide collection.
3 semester hours
This course
is
intended to be an advanced survey of
Oriental Art in the broadest sense of the word: the art and
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
architecture of the ancient
An
India.
General and Art Education
ideas, the course
(Code 30)
problems
CURRENT THEORIES OF ART AND
ART EDUCATION
30.590
Near
in
art
education practiced
in
art
exposes the advanced student
to basic
chronology,
style,
and research methodology.
READINGS AND RESEARCH IN
ARCHITECTURAL ART HISTORY
31.580
3 semester hours
An advanced
and
American schools with an
emphasis on eventual application.
A
in the
survey of the evolution of architecture
Western World from the Pharaonic Egyptian period
through the contemporary 20th century. Typical and out-
research paper or
standing examples of each period studied will be discussed
research project will be required.
and researched by the general student. Imperative
ADVANCED VISUAL ARTS FOR
30.591
creation of such an architecture.
means of enrich-
his
world
is
stressed.
Emphasis
is
ART AND CULTURE OF FRANCE
31.585
ing and stimulating a special child's awareness of himself
and
3 semester hours
placed on those
A
positive aspects for creative activity which the handicapped
study-tour of France with specific attention to
French Art seen
child possesses.
in relation to its social
ment. Visits will be
30.595
an
analysis of the type of society and the rationale for the
3 semester hours
activity as a
to
understanding of the physical structures studied will be an
EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN
The importance of art
and
cultural
3 semester hours
This course will focus on current theories of
East. Japan. China,
monuments and
introduction to both
MASTER'S THESIS
interest in
1
4
and cultural environ-
to places of artistic
and cultural
and around Paris and specific areas of France
where the emphasis
3-6 semester hours
made
is
for the particular course of study.
The course
also will be offered under the School of Ex-
ADVANCED DRAWING II
32.51 1
tended Programs for advanced students and members of the
3 semester hours
Emphasis
community.
will be
on
the
development of individual
themes and projects.
READINGS AND RESEARCH IN
ADVANCED VISUAL AESTHETICS
31.592
ADVANCED DRAWING III
32.512
3 semester hours
Advanced study of images and
3 semester hours
Focus on personal expression and imagery for
viable aesthetic
positions in the plastic arts emphasizing artistic and perceptual
potential thesis statement
—
self-direction
and innovation.
awareness and concern with environmental relation-
ADVANCED DRAWING IV
32.513
ships.
3 semester hours
DIRECTED STUDY
HISTORY
31.595
IN
ART
Concentration and production of drawings for a
unified thesis statement.
3 or 6 semester hours
The advanced study of a
ADVANCED CRAFTS I
32.520
topic in the area of art
3 semester hours
Following an intensive review of the scholarly
history.
literature in the field, a paper,
Advanced
meeting contemporary
levels of experimentation with
standards of publication in the field, will be required under
rary idioms in crafts design.
the direction of a faculty adviser.
sional concepts of
contempo-
Emphasis on highly profes-
form and methods and on investigation
and refinement of techniques as a means of realizing
Art Studio
and independent planning for each student on
(Code 32)
ADVANCED CERAMICS I
32.500
signifi-
cant visual statements in crafts. Individualized instruction
all
four levels.
ADVANCED CRAFTS II
32.521
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
Individual concentration on specific media and relat-
The student will define in writing his present level of
knowledge and competency. From this information, he or
ed techniques. Intense involvement with refined design
she can then prepare a plan of study that will allow for a
schemes, systems, and variations
The student
direction of work.
making and
firing his or her
will
own
increasingly
be responsible for
ADVANCED CRAFTS III
32.522
3 semester hours
Highly independent and mature involvement with
3 semester hours
At
this level, the student will intensify his or
advanced concepts, methods, and processes
her
crafts direction.
study by selecting a specialized problem relating to the
experiences gained
in
toward an
direction in crafts.
work.
ADVANCED CERAMICS II
32.501
that are oriented
more defined singular
Advanced Ceramics
At
this level, students
in
a specific
should begin to
develop a thesis presentation which should emerge from
I.
studio experiences, independent research, and from a wide,
ADVANCED CERAMICS HI
32.502
highly selective exposure to craft objects in museums,
galleries,
3 semester hours
The
student will continue to pursue an advanced and
A
gained
3 semester hours
specialized problem relating to the experiences
in the first
two
A continued involvement
levels will facilitate a continuity in
crafts.
learning.
man
ADVANCED CERAMICS IV
32.503
ADVANCED CRAFTS IV
32.523
refined level of study in the discipline of creating an art
object.
and private studios.
with advanced concepts in
Concentration on completing final works for a one-
or a
one-woman show.
A definitive position paper re-
flecting a personal philosophy in crafts should be developed.
3 semester hours
At
this level, the student's
work should
professional and philosophical attitude.
32.530
reflect a
ADVANCED GRAPHICS I
3 semester hours
Students will be
Advanced
required to have an exhibition of their work.
level exploration of traditional and/or
experimental printmaking methods. Emphasis on personal-
ADVANCED DRAWING I
32.510
ized imagery and technical proficiency.
3 semester hours
An
32.531
exploration of advanced drawing techniques and
ADVANCED GRAPHICS II
3 semester hours
involvement of personal expression and imagery will be
Exploration of advanced level printmaking including
required.
color and color registration procedures.
15
ADVANCED GRAPHICS III
32.532
ADVANCED SCULPTURE IV
32.553
3 semester hours
Focus on personalized forms for potential
3 semester hours
The student
thesis
statement. Students are expected to be innovative and proficient in the
technology of printmaking.
32.533
ADVANCED GRAPHICS IV
will continue to
produce highly profes-
sional pieces of art while maintaining an awareness of his or
her responsibility to society. This responsibility will be
fulfilled
by an exhibition of the student's work for
his or her
thesis.
3 semester hours
Concentration on the selected forms for a unified
ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY I
32.580
3 semester hours
thesis statement.
The course
ADVANCED PAINTING I
32.540
will
develop historical foundations,
technical skills, and the creative conceptual
3 semester hours
photography as
component of
art.
Search into purpose of painting with specific attention to traditional methods,
i.e.,
glazing, egg tempera, and
ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY II
32.581
3 semester hours
underpainting.
ADVANCED PAINTING II
32.541
ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY HI
32.582
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
Exploration into different approaches of painting for
individual expression. Achieving in representational
32.583
ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY IV
3 semester hours
painting.
ADVANCED PAINTING III
32.542
32.595
DIRECTED STUDY
3 semester hours
Continued development
style
—
special emphasis
IN
STUDIO ART
3 or 6 semester hours
Continued development of a student's involvement
into maturity of individual
on mural painting designed
into
in
one of the selected studio areas
tion of four levels of
architectural space.
after satisfactory
advanced study
in that area.
of the instructor and the department chairperson
ADVANCED PAINTING IV
32.543
3 semester hours
Mature fulfillment of personal expression. Painting
should reflect continuity of intent and
work
will be piepared for exhibition
style.
and
A
selection of
thesis.
ADVANCED SCULPTURE I
32.550
3 semester hours
Students will define
in writing their
knowledge and philosophical
tion, they will
direction.
present level of
From
this
informa-
prepare a plan of study that will allow for a
direction of work. Students will be responsible for the
pletion of
show
com-
quality pieces during the course.
ADVANCED SCULPTURE II
32.551
3 semester hours
The
student will continue to experiment while
being concerned with the concept form. At
positive philosophical ideas should begin to
still
more
grow and be
this level,
developed.
ADVANCED SCULPTURE III
32.552
3 semester hours
At
this level, the student's
significant transition
work should
from experimentations
reflect a
to a
more
definite direction in technique and aesthetic opinion.
1
6
comple-
Consent
is
required.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Political Science
(Code 44)
Economics
THE DEVELOPMENT OF POLITICAL
44.405
(Code 40)
THOUGHT
3 semester hours
ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT
OF CAPITALISM
40.513
A
the present
3 semester hours
subsequent influence of leading capitalist institutions on
commerce, banking, and
is
undertaken to present the ideas of seminal
political thinkers as they
Transition from feudalism to capitalism and the
industry, agriculture,
chronological survey from the ancient Greeks to
grappled with perennial problems.
AMERICAN POLITICAL THOUGHT
44.409
the social
3 semester hours
movement.
Analyzes the relationship of American
LABOR ECONOMIC THEORY
40.514
tional materials in an historical, chronological
3 semester hours
The emphasis of the course
theory and
ment and
inflation.
labor force and
its
of poverty,
legislation.
ity,
are
on labor economic
show
Topics discussed include growth of the
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
APPLICATIONS
44.437
laws, and civil
Occupational choices, job search, labor mobil-
to research
and measurement methodology
main ideas of the
period to the present.
3 semester hours
and human capital formation also are included. Students
exposed
but
leading political thinkers in America from the Colonial
composition, wage theories and wage
minimum wage, and hour
to
way
their relation and relevance to
actions and institutions. Included are the
unionism and income distribution, econom-
structures, trade
ics
is
reworking them
application in analyzing the issues of employ-
its
political
thought to contemporary political science by using tradi-
This course operationalizes the theory of public
to
administration by using simulations and cases.
meet the research requirements of the course.
(Offered spring semester only.)
PUBLIC POLICY AND BUSINESS
40.515
PUBLIC PERSONNEL
44.438
3 semester hours
ADMINISTRATION
Public policies affecting the economy: historical,
3 semester hours
philosophical, and legal basis of regulation; the rationale of
free enterprise.
Public service as a career, the personnel needs of
Intensive analysis of selected areas of
economic policy
related to
government
national and local governments, civil service law, personnel
action.
systems, and current problems.
CURRENT ECONOMIC PROBLEMS
40.531
44.440
3 semester hours
THE PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS
3 semester hours
Selected economic problems of current interest and
Reviews
concern to our society. Basic economic principles and
theories
presidential
and congressional
politics,
public policy-making roles, executive-legislative relation-
and the thinking of recognized economists of the
ships, constitutional issues.
past and present as revealed in their published works.
Examines problem areas and
proposals for reform.
COMPARATIVE ECONOMIC
40.532
44.446
SYSTEMS
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
3 semester hours
A comparison
the
Analysis of the evolution, structure, and function of
of the workings and performance of
major forms of economic organization. The
Supreme Court, concentrating on a case study approach
of the court's interpretations of the powers of the president.
the
capitalist
systems; the modern welfare states; state capitalism;
communism; and
Congress, and federal-state relationships.
socialism.
(Offered
INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC
40.533
44.447
POLICIES AND RELATIONS
fall
semester only.)
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
3 semester hours
Studies the decisions of the
cartels;
emerging contemporary problems of
tal
and flexible exchange
rates.
Supreme Court
as they
are related to the individual and the government, concentrat-
ing on nationalization of the Bill of Rights, rights of persons
nations trading with one another. Selected topics include
customs unions; optimum currency
II
3 semester hours
Application of modern international economic and
financial anlayses to
I
3 semester hours
accused of crimes, equal protection, and voting
area; international
(Offered spring semester only.)
Impact of governmen-
and intergovernmental relations and regulations.
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rights.
JUDICIAL PROCESS
44.448
SEMINAR IN GOVERNMENT
AND POLITICS
44.492
3 semester hours
Studies policy-making by the federal courts, primarily
Supreme Court. The nature of
the
3 semester hours
Examines selected problems
the policy-making
function as well as the impact of policy-making on Ameri-
politics in an attempt ot
can society also are analyzed.
methods of
in
government and
review and unify theories and
Emphasizes
political science.
indiv idualized
research projects.
STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
44.452
AND POLITICS
FIELD EXPERIENCE
SCIENCE
44.496
3 semester hours
Presents a description and analysis of state and local
legislatures, executives,
1-6 semester hours
and judiciaries: the myths and
Provides for supervised individual or group activities
of state and local politics: intergovernmental rela-
realities
tions: current policies
POLITICAL
IN
and problems.
including internships of a non-classroom variety in applied
areas of political science.
(Offered spring semester only.)
Sociology
44.458
U.S.
FOREIGN POLICY
(Code 45)
3 semester hours
Analyzes the substance, methods, and purposes of
SOCIAL INDICATORS
45.441
U.S. foreign policy including the determinants of policy,
3 semester hours
policy-making machinery, and implementation matters.
Attempts
to reinforce
and extend
earlier learning in
research techniques and methods by focusing upon system-
THE USSR POLITICAL SYSTEM
44.463
understanding, analy sis, and preparation of
atic step-by-step
3 semester hours
social indicators at the federal, state,
Studies the history, development, ideology, structure,
social policy planning
and
local levels of
and analysis. Promotes understanding
process, institutions, and policies of the Soviet political
of social indicators and the use of these indicators within
system.
lev els
GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
44.464
SOCIOLOGY OF DEVIANT BEHAVIOR
45.443
OF IRELAND
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
Evaluates the presence and function of dev iance
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 the
Irish
Republic. Examines contemporary literature,
drama, music, and
art.
society.
Includes mental illness and
and stigmatized behav
ior.
Examines how
SOCIAL
45.450
relations with
handled
in
any society.
and punishment.
rehabilitation
WORK PROCESSES
II
3 semester hours
Presents the theoretical and practical implications of
and organizational
is
it
examples of deviance
3 semester hours
the legal
in
arious types of crime
treatment. Attempts to prov ide a broad theoretical perspective as well as concrete
INTERNATIONAL LAW AND
ORGANIZATIONS
v
therapeutically and legally through institutionalization and
Examines current methods of
44.487
all
of society.
efforts to regulate international
emphasis on international law. the United
Utilizes problem-solving interventions in small
groups integrating social work knowledge,
skills,
and
values.
Nations, the International Court of Justice, and regional and
(Offered
fall
semester only.)
functional organizations.
FAMILY COUNSELING
45.451
INDEPENDENT STUDY
POLITICAL SCIENCE
44.490
IN
3 semester hours
This course surveys the major theoretical models for
3 semester hours
family assessment and interv ention with primary emphasis
Provides for indiv idualized reading, research, and
on ecological systems.
A
working knowledge of rudimen-
reporting under conditions of minimal supervision. Projects
tary assessment
and intervention
must have departmental approval and be underway by
with families
is
acquired.
45.453
SOCIAL WELFARE POLICY
end of the
44.491
first
week of a
the
IN
GOVERNMENT
AND POLITICS
Topics are selected on the basis of close consultation
student.
3 semester hours
Frameworks
3 semester hours
or individual study.
problem solving
session.
READINGS
between instructor and
skills for
Designed for either group
for analyzing social and
economic
policies will be presented with special focus on legislative,
judicial,
and administrative
policies.
(Offered spring semester only.)
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
45.465
IN
ADOLESCENTS
45.513
THE SOCIAL SCIENCES
3 semester hours
AMERICAN
3 semester hours
Presents an introduction to computer use for the
social sciences (through use of
IN
SOCIETY
SPSS). Emphasizes
Studies the role of adolescents in contemporary U.S.
society with special emphasis on the adolescent's social
translat-
interactions in groups
ing questions into data analysis and interpretation of
and
institutions.
statistical results.
THE CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN
45.523
Prerequisites: 45.260 or similar statistics course
COMMUNITY
(Offered spring semester only.)
3 semester hours
POPULATION PROBLEMS
45.467
An advanced
community
3 semester hours
Studies
human
population,
its
distributions, composition, changes,
major
examination of the social dynamics of
life, its institutions,
organizations, and people
within the context of the development of post-industrial
theories,
and future develop-
society.
ments of population, and impacts of population problems on
society as influenced by vital processes.
CURRENT SOCIAL ISSUES
45.525
3 semester hours
SOCIAL SERVICE PLANNING
45.468
Analysis of current social issues and solutions offered
3 semester hours
to solve them.
work of sociological and anthropological
context of the development of social policy, planning, and
implementation of social and/or human services
state,
and
local levels of organization.
data.
at federal,
A critical
the social effects of social policy, planning,
Issues and solutions are explored within the
broad framework of the social sciences and specific frame-
Provides an advanced consideration of the social
Anthropology
analysis of
and services on
(Code 46)
people in a service-oriented, post-industrial society.
LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
46.440
CONTEMPORARY
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
45.474
3 semester hours
A
3 semester hours
Examines some major human problems
human
that lead to
environmental deterioration, particularly water,
air
study of the place of oral or non-oral language in
evolution and contemporary cultures. Topics
discussed include dialectal variation, discourse analysis,
and
multilingualism, language, and cognition and the role of
noise pollution, energy, and other resource depletion and
language
in education.
increasing population density.
CULTURE AND ECOLOGY
OF SOUTH AMERICA
46.450
SOCIOLOGY OF AGING
45.490
3 semester hours
Studies aging,
its
3 semester hours
major theoretical themes, patterns
A
survey introduction to the aboriginal, non-literate
of living, sociopsychological and cultural consequences of
cultures of South
Examines the contemporary
programs of the aging.
ground, archaeology, and cultural patterns.
aging.
issues, problems,
and
46.470
SOCIOLOGY OF MASS
COMMUNICATION
45.500
An
and theories of anthropological and ethnological interpreta-
of mass media, especially television on audi-
tion with special
ences, the social structure of communications industry,
its
HISTORY OF ANTHROPOLOGICAL
THOUGHT AND THEORY
This course surveys intensively the leading methods
in-depth discussion of the cognitive and behav-
particularly
emphasis on the concept of culture and
practical application to
its
modern problems.
influence on media content and the political
use of mass media. Students will critique the latest research
Psychology
articles in the field.
45.511
the ecological back-
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
ioral affects
America including
(Code 48)
SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS
48.406
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
Sociological examination of major institutions in the
U.S. cross-culturally compared with those
in
Provides for an advanced consideration of significant
other societies.
topics in psychology. Requires reports and discussions of
Specific institutions will be selected depending on the
interest of the students
PSYCHOLOGY SEMINAR
current research and
and faculty.
may
be repeated with change
in topic.
Prerequisite: 48.101 and consent of the instructor
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THEORIES OF PERSONALITY
48.436
INDIVIDUAL INTELLIGENCE
TESTING
48.525
3 semester hours
Provides a
critical
study of theories explaining
3 semester hours
Analyzes the nature and rationale of various individ-
development, structure, and organization of personality.
Considers personality from psychoanalytic, social, individual, self,
ual tests of intelligence.
and learning points of view.
Prerequisite: 48.101
(Offered
fall
Provides
skills
ing results.
THEORIES OF HUMAN LEARNING
48.576
3 semester hours
PROCESSES
Studies the historical and contemporary learning
3 semester hours
systems and models which yield principles for practical
Offers on-going experience on topics including normsetting, leadership,
in
semester only.)
LABORATORY TRAINING IN GROUP
48.451
and methods
administering tests and in scoring, interpreting, and report-
problem solving,
application.
role playing coopera-
tion/competition, and decision making. Class size limited to
20
Master of Science
students.
Prerequisite: 48. 101
(Offered spring semester only.)
Biology
Purpose:
ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
48.453
in
and consent of the instructor
This program
3 semester hours
is
intended to prepare the student either
for admission to a research-oriented doctoral
Describes the application of psychological theory and
biology or employment
research to the study of industrial, business, profit, and
in a
program
in
biology or health-oriented
profession.
nonprofit service, military and governmental organizations.
Emphasizes the interaction of individual perceptions, group
Prerequisite:
dynamics, and organizational climate and strategies to
maximize
the satisfaction and effectiveness of each
compo-
An
nent within and between complex organizations.
Prerequisite: 48.101, 251
in
biology or
toward the master's degree. The applicant
(Offered spring semester only.)
present
its
equivalent.
is
required to
GRE scores including those from the advanced
section.
ADVANCED EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN
48.464
undergraduate degree
Undergraduate deficiencies must be made up without credit
3 semester hours
Thesis Option:
Presents an advanced consideration of the planning,
conduct, and evaluation of research
in the
behavioral and
Requirements: 30 semester hours, of which 12
biological sciences, employing parametric and non-parametric statistics.
Emphasizes
analysis, interpretation,
semester hours must be in courses numbered 500 or above
inferential statistics, design,
and computer
and the remainder
utilization.
limited
Prerequisites: 48.101, 160, 281, 282, or consent of
the biology major.
in other areas
PSYCHOLOGY
if
is
may
be included on
they are clearly supportive of
A 6-credit thesis
Science Thesis) also
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN
A
courses numbered 400 or above.
approval of the department
the instructor
48.466
in
number of courses
(50.593 Master of
required.
Non-Thesis Option:
3 semester hours
Provides for the study of a topic via either review and
Requirements: 30 semester hours, of which 18
research of technical psychological literature or empirical
manipulation of variables
in the field or laboratory
supervision of a psychology faculty
written report of
its
member
semester hours must be
under
and the remainder
resulting in a
courses numbered 500 or above
A
examination covering the student's graduate course work
Consent of the instructor and depart-
also are required.
mental approval
areas
48.497
in
courses numbered 400 and above.
non-credit research paper and a written comprehensive
outcome.
Prerequisites:
in
may be
A
limited
number of courses
in other
included on approval of the department
if
they
are clearly supportive of the biology major.
PSYCHOLOGY PRACTICUM
3-15 semester hours
Examinations:
Provides application of psychological knowledge
through study, observation, and practice
college, or business setting.
May
in a
community,
be repeated for a
total
A
of
15 semester hours.
Prerequisites:
seminar presentation of the thesis or required paper
(non-thesis option) and
term
Consent of the instructor
oral
20
in
its
which the degree
results
is
must be given during
the
to be granted; a written and/or
comprehensive examination administered by a commit-
8
tee
from the department
oral
candidacy exam
part of the non-thesis option.
is
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
An
required for both options.
is
Biology
Foreign Language:
(Code 50)
Proficiency in a foreign language
strongly recom-
is
RADIATION BIOLOGY
50.411
mended.
3 semester hours
Studies effects of radiation on living organisms;
Master of Education
in
Biology
nuclear structure fundamental properties of radiation;
physical, chemical, and organisms; application of radio-
chemicals
Purpose:
in biological studies.
week including
This specialization
Prerequisite:
intended to enhance the
is
content and method through
in
of 4 hours per
50.232, 233, 53.141, or consent of the
instructor
competence of secondary school teachers of biology by
extending their scholarship
Minimum
laboratory.
EVOLUTION
50.431
formal courses and independent study and research.
3 semester hours
Studies the major concerns of the theory of evolution
Prerequisite:
and contributions toward
An
undergraduate major
background
Certification;
in
biology with Level
in
week
Prerequisite: 50.1 10 or 120; 50.332
recommendation
3 semester hours
A
bacteria,
50.591 Directed Study
of Education Thesis to
fulfill
in
Biology or 50.592 Master
structure,
nant
DNA.
Three hours lecture/seminar a week.
Prerequisite:
Education.
Consent of the instructor or two of the
— 52.341 Biochemistry, 50.242 General
Microbiology, 50.332 Genetics
Elective Courses:
Courses are
DNA and
gene organization and expression,
genetic recombination, plasmids, transposons, and recombi-
the research requirement.
following courses
•
gene action using viruses,
and lower eukaryotes. Topics include
chromosome
Also, 60.501 Major Philosophies of Education and 79.591
in
genetic analysis of microbes to provide insights
into the molecular basis of
Required Courses:
Research
recommended
MICROBIAL GENETICS
50.432
for
candidacy.
•
genetics,
lecture.
Undergraduate deficiencies must be made up without credit
to departmental
made by
I
mathematics and chemistry
adequate for the courses and research to be undertaken.
toward the degree prior
their solutions
palentology, systematics, and ecology. Three hours per
to
department graduate committee.
semester hours must be
in
A minimum of
CYTOLOGY AND CYTOGENETICS
50.441
be chosen with the approval of the
3 semester hours
1
Studies the structure and function of cytoplasmic and
courses numbered 500 or above.
nuclear organelles of cells. Laboratory studies include
techniques for
Examination:
Two
•
A
study and
its
results
dacy exam
is
be required.
An
tissue preparation.
1
or 52.231 or
consent of the instructor
must be given; a written and/or compre-
may
chromosome, and
Prerequisite: 50.332 or 50.233, 52.21
seminar presentation of the thesis or directed
hensive examination also
cell,
hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory per week.
oral candi-
MYCOLOGY
50.450
required.
3 semester hours
A critical
Application to the Program:
sis
Building.
The
degree also
is
in the
cytology, genetics, systematics, ecology, and evolution.
Waller Administration
Laboratory stresses comparative morphology of higher
applicant for either the M.S. or the M.Ed,
requested to submit
advanced scores
GRE
on the Ascomycota, Basidiomycota, Deuteromycota.
Lectures cover morphology, physiology, biochemistry,
Application materials are available through the
Graduate Office located
fungi, laboratory techniques,
scores including the
in the biological sciences.
field
mycology.
Two
ETHOLOGY
50.454
Sciences encourages students to apply for graduate assis-
3 semester hours
summer.
Presents a description and classification of animal
Contact the Graduate Committee chairperson of the Biological
and
hours lecture/ 3 hours laboratory.
The Department of Biological and Allied Health
tantships for both the academic year and the
survey of the kingdom Fungi with empha-
behavior,
and Allies Health Sciences Department for application
its
evolution, and biological function. Emphasizes
mechanisms underlying behavior especially
information.
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species-typical
behavior. Three hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: 50.
1 1
MEDICAL PARASITOLOGY
50.471
0 and 50.37 1 or consent of the
3 semester hours
instructor
Presents the
morphology of
ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
50.455
life history,
physiology, taxonomy, and
parasites of medical importance to
man.
Special attention given to clinical aspects such as pathology,
3 semester hours
symptomology, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. Labwork stresses identification of parasitic disease
Provides a practical application of knowledge of
oratory
microorganisms, their effects on our environment, methods
through living and preserved material, proper handling of
of control, sanitation regulations, and testing procedures.
specimens, and methods of professional patient interview-
Field trips taken
when
One hour
practical.
lecture,
4 hours
ing.
laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: 50.1 10
and 52.101 or 52.1
11
Prerequisite: 50.341 or consent of the instructor
CELL PHYSIOLOGY
50.472
ENTOMOLOGY
50.457
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
Applies physical and chemical principles to cellular
Studies the physiology, morphology, behavior,
classification,
and general biology of the
processes, biochemistry of cellular constituents, physio-
A
insects.
chemical environment; bio-energetics, intermediate metabo-
collecting period will provide an opportunity for students to
collect,
lism.
Three hours lecture/discussion per week.
mount, and properly display insects for study.
Prerequisite:
Taxonomic emphasis limited to order and family. Equivalent to 5 hours per week including laboratory.
Prerequisite: 50.
1
1
2 hours of biology/chemistry 52.211
or 52.231 or consent of the instructor
10 or consent of the instructor
SYSTEMIC PHYSIOLOGY
50.473
3 semester hours
ORNITHOLOGY
50.459
Examines how normal body function
3 semester hours
General biology of birds and the study of bird identi-
and
fication in the field of song
sight.
activities of the various
hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory per week.
study off campus
may
1
Background
in
algebra recommended.
10 or consent of the instructor
50.481-489
ADVANCED SPECIAL TOPICS,
BIOLOGY/ALLIED HEALTH
SCIENCES
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
Outlines recent concepts of plant anatomy and
historical consideration of classical researchers.
structure, function, growth,
Reviews
Presents an area of biology or allied health. Three
and morphogenesis of the vas-
hours of credit
cular plants. Addresses composition and growth of meris-
tems and the phenomena of subsequent
to increase appreciation of
in
Two
be applied to the biology major, which
Prerequisite:
tissue differentiation
some background
cell, tissue,
Determined by the instructor
SYSTEMATIC ZOOLOGY
50.511
3 semester hours
and organ
Study of the diversity of the animal world and the
hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory per
methods and principles used
week.
to
examine
this diversity.
Five
hours per week including laboratory.
Prerequisite: 50.120
BIOLOGICAL PHOTOGRAPHIC
TECHNIQUES
50.463
in biology.
development events. Describes
order to explain important
relationships.
may
requires the student have
anatomical organization by developmental and comparative
methods
and 52.230 or 52.232
or consent of the instructor
PLANT ANATOMY
50.462
organ systems. Three hours lecture/
Prerequisite: Required, 50.371
Some
be required.
Prerequisite: 50.
maintained
2 hours laboratory per week.
Studies birds of this
region in relation to migration, time of arrival, and nesting.
Two
is
by the precise control and integration of the specialized
SYSTEMATIC BOTANY
50.521
3 semester hours
Morphology, taxonomy, and geographical
3 semester hours
Presents theory and practice of photography as
tion of vascular plants.
applied to biology including negative and printmaking,
distribu-
Five hours per week including
laboratory.
gross specimen photography, copying, transparencies,
filmstrips, autoradiography, nature
photomicrography, thesis
techniques.
Two
work
illustrations,
in
50.531
close-ups,
Study of progressive changes or transformations
hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory per week.
Additional laboratory hours
may
DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
3 semester hours
and other special
that
occur during the existence of various plants and animals.
be required.
Morphogenesis, differentiation, metabolism, and genetics
control are considered. Experimental studies in the labora-
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tory utilize living material obtained
living cells
grown
in the laboratory.
from
local region
and
BIOLOGY OF THE LOWER
VERTEBRATES
50.557
Four hours per week
4 semester hours
including laboratory.
Study of
MOLECULAR GENETICS
50.532
their
fishes,
amphibians, and reptiles embracing
anatomy and physiology, evolutionary
history, zoo-
geography, and behavior. Field and laboratory work
3 semester hours
The study of macromolecular complexes, protein
synthesis, gene regulation, and chromosome structure with
in-
cludes collection and identification of local fauna. Six
hours per week including laboratory.
emphasis on the eukaryotes. Three hours lecture/seminar
ENDOCRINOLOGY
50.571
per week.
3 semester hours
CONSERVATION OF BIOLOGICAL
RESOURCES
50.551
The glands of the endocrine system
3 semester hours
Emphasis
is
on
the theory
are studied with
respect to their development, morphology, function, regulation,
and significance
in integrating
physiological activities
of higher vertebrates. Three hours lecture per week.
and practice of environ-
mental conservation of biological resources and on applied
ecology. Field trips will be
wildlife, forest,
and
made
Five hours per
COMPARATIVE ANIMAL
PHYSIOLOGY
50.572
to observe practices of
soil conservation.
week
3 semester hours
including laboratory.
A comparison
LIMNOLOGY
50.552
of higher vertebrate adaptations to
various environments with respect to regulation of body
3 semester hours
Chemical and physical aspects of
lakes, ponds,
fluid
volume composition, core temperature, and nitrogen
metabolism. Four hours per week.
and
streams and of the nature of their biota. Laboratory and
field investigations will
be included. Five hours per week
DIRECTED STUDY
50.591
An
ANIMAL ECOLOGY
50.553
BIOLOGY
Such investigation
identify a problem,
communities and ecosystems.
aspects of the environment. Five hours per
and
under the direction of a
is
member
encouraged
ture
is
of the
to
employ an experimental design, and
analyze data collected therefrom. Study of pertinent
Emphasis placed on population ecology. Laboratory and
field studies include investigation of physical
is
Department of Biology. The student
relationships considered at the
levels of individuals, species, populations, the distribution,
in
opportunity for independent investigation in an
area of biology in which the student has a particular interest.
3 semester hours
Animal environmental
and the role of animals
IN
3 semester hours
including laboratory.
litera-
a requirement of the course.
biotic
week including
MASTER OF EDUCATION THESIS
50.592
3 or 6 semester hours
laboratory.
Independent research and the preparation of a formal
PLANT ECOLOGY
50.554
thesis in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the
3 semester hours
Study of interrelationships among plants and
environments. Physical and biological factors plus
Master of Education
human
MASTER OF SCIENCE THESIS
50.593
influences involved in the distribution, associations, and
3 or 6 semester hours
successions of plant populations and communities are
investigated. Five hours per
week including
See course description for 50.592 Master of Educa-
laboratory.
tion Thesis.
FIELD STUDIES IN THE
50.556
APPALACHIAN MOUNTAINS
3 semester hours
Intensive 3-week field course to master techniques of
working as a
field biologist in the habitats of the
Appala-
chian Mountains. Focuses on in-depth field investigations.
Students gain firsthand experience and knowledge of flora
and fauna, ecological relationships, and conservation issues
endemic
to
mountain ecosystems. The course's
field
com-
ponent includes and additional student cost for food and
camping equipment
in biology.
their
rental.
23
Marine Science
ments. Consideration will be given to sources,
methods, techniques, and concepts used
member
Bloomsburg University
is
a
Science Consortium. Courses
in
marine science are offered
during the
Wallops
summer
Island. Va.
facility to take
to
the
at
graduate level courses
pursue research projects
at the
may
in
facilities,
environmental
education.
of the Marine
RESEARCH CRUISE - BIOLOGY
55.570
Marine Science Center near
Graduate students
in
3 semester hours
utilize this
A three-week session
marine biology or
involving detailed planning and
preparations for an oceanographic research cruise of approx-
Bloomsburg University
imately eight days, actual execution of the cruise plan on
Marine Biology Laboratory.
board an ocean research vessel, and data-processing techniques and instrumentation used by biological oceanogra-
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
phers are introduced.
Prerequisite: 55.241 or
Marine Science
its
equivalent, or consent of
the instructor
(Code 55)
Physics
ECOLOGY OF MARINE PLANKTON
55.431
(Code 54)
3 semester hours
Study of phytoplankton and zooplankton
in
marine
SOLID STATE PHYSICS
54.421
and brackish environments. Qualitative and quantitative
3 semester hours
comparisons will be made between the plankton populations of various types of habitats in relation to primary
Physical properties of matter
and
quantum concepts,
secondary productivity.
electrical conductivity, semi-conductors,
Prerequisite: 50.1 10
PROBLEMS
55.500
and 50.120
IN
the p-n junction. Dielectric
may
THERMODYNAMICS
54.422
3 semester hours
Concepts and principles of classical thermodynamics.
A -A
course offered
Thermodynamics of simple systems. Introduction
student
at the
desire advanced
may
take a 200, 300, or
Marine Science Center
work and complete
in
400
level
under the direction of the
from the instructor
is
which they
in addition to the
INTRODUCTION TO QUANTUM
MECHANICS
54.450
instructor. Written permission
3 semester hours
required.
B - Independent Research
An
quantum and
wave mechanics beginning with a review of quantum
Project. In order to be
introduction to the fundamentals of
radiation theory
admitted to Option B, a student must submit a research
and proceeding through the Schroedinger
presentation. Treatment includes one dimensional potential
proposal to the academic committee of the Marine
function, the harmonic oscillator, and the hydrogen atom.
Science Consortium. The proposal must include the scope
Prerequisite: Physics 54.311, 54.314;
and duration of the proposed research, equipment and
facilities required,
to kinetic
theory and statistical thermodynamics.
regular cour^v, re quirements an approved project in the area
Option
band theory, and
and magnetic properties of
pursue one of the following
options:
Option
Basic
matter.
MARINE SCIENCE
3 semester hours
Graduate students
in the solid state.
crystal structure, electrons in metals,
Mathematics
53.322
and a recommendation and approval from
the student's academic adviser.
HISTORY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE
54.480
3 semester hours
Students must receive written permission for graduate
credit acceptability
An
from the chairperson of the graduate
from the time of Copernicus
committee of the Department of Biological and Allied
Health Sciences before registering. Copies of
this
and the instructor's permission must be forwarded
account of the development of physical science
to the present with attention to
the nature of scientific investigation, assumptions, con-
approval
structs,
to the
and models and the interaction of science with other
thinking.
academic director of the Marine Science Center before the
student arrives on station to take the course.
OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
EDUCATION
55.540
3 semester hours
Basic mathematical techniques of physics and
3 semester hours
A field
chemistry with applications appropriate to teachers of the
oriented approach to environmental education
physical sciences.
with special emphasis upon coastal zones. Students will
relate their
own
MATHEMATICS FOR TEACHERS
54.501
vectors
disciplines to education for quality environ-
24
Methods of trigonometry,
at a level to
calculus, and
follow first-year college mathematics.
ELEMENTS OF CLASSICAL
MECHANICS AND WAVES
54.510
radiation, mechanics, particles
Prerequisite:
3 semester hours
A
methods
and waves, quantum mechan-
ics, fields, etc.
54.550 or equivalent
review and extension of basic concepts and
in the
mechanics of particles and objects, wave
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN
HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICS
54.560
motion, and kinetic theory.
3 semester hours
A consideration
ELEMENTS OF CLASSICAL
ELECTRICITY AND OPTICS
54.51 1
methods
and extension of basic concepts and
in electricity
and magnetism and
content, laboratory work, philosophy, and
optics.
RECENT DEVELOPMENT IN
54.561
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE
3 semester hours
A consideration
3 semester hours
A
review and application of the modern concepts of
relativity, quanta, radiation,
method of
teaching.
ELEMENTS OF MODERN ATOMIC
AND NUCLEAR PHYSICS
54.512
PSSC
Physics and Harvard Project Physics covering course
3 semester hours
A review
of modern programs including
and wave mechanics
to
atomic
of modern programs including ISCS
and IPS covering course content, laboratory work, philosophy, and method of teaching.
and nuclear physics.
INDEPENDENT STUDY
54.570
APPLIED ELECTRONICS
54.520
1-3 semester hours
Individual investigation (laboratory or theoretical) of
3 semester hours
The construction and
characteristics of electronic
an area of special interest following a plan consistent with
approved before
devices such as amplifiers, oscilloscopes, meters, and
the resources of the department and
transducers and their use in the acquisition, processing, and
registration
display of scientific data. Theory integrated with laboratory
depends upon the magnitude of the study.
by a supervising professor. Number of credits
experience.
MASTER'S PAPER IN PHYSICS
54.592
MODERN ADVANCED
LABORATORY
54.530
3 semester hours
An
3 semester hours
Laboratory work with modern instrumentation of
intermediate sophistication in a variety of areas such as
extended paper presenting, from a novel aspect,
the results of a study in depth of a topic or area in physics.
May
include laboratory work. Pre-registration approval
must be secured from a supervising professor.
nuclear radiation, magnetic field effects, vacuum, mass
spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, lasers, and
PHYSICS RESEARCH
54.599
3-6 semester hours
interferometry.
Experimental and/or theoretical research leading to a
54.540
CURRENT APPLICATIONS OF
thesis that
MODERN PHYSICS
the part of the student. Pre-registration approval
3 semester hours
Application of principles and methods of modern
physics to selected current topics of significance and
probable classroom
interest.
Examples:
lasers
and hologra-
phy, nuclear energy, cosmology, and solid state semiconductors.
54.550
MATHEMATICAL METHODS OF
THEORETICAL PHYSICS
3 semester hours
Development and use of mathematical concepts and
techniques appropriate to further study in graduate-level
physics. Vector calculus, differential equations,
complex
variables, special functions. Fourier analysis, etc.
54.552
THEORETICAL PHYSICS FOR
TEACHERS
3 semester hours
Development of more sophisticated
theoretical
aspects of such basic areas of physics as electromagnetic
shows new knowledge or
original scholarship
secured from a supervising professor.
Number
on
must be
of credits
depends upon the complexity and magnitude of the
project.
)
Human
Master of Science in
Instructional Technology
Resource Development
Team
Relationship
Interpersonal Skills
Organizational Psychology
Program Description:
Management
Project
Organizational Training
The master's degree program
in
instructional
technology addresses the preparation of three types of
Course Offerings:
professionals:
Persons
•
those
who wish
to enter a career in the training
and
those
who
already work
in
in
any
disci-
may become
degree candidates and proceed to the master of science
government;
minimum
degree by completing a
business, industry, or
of 30 semester hours
All courses are three credits unless otherwise
(credits).
•
hold a bachelor's degree
pline from an accredited four-year college
development sector of business, industry, non-profit
institutions, or
who
indicated.
health care settings as trainers and developers but
•
seek a formalized degree structured for their needs
F=
and further development;
SU2 = 2nd Summer
those
who wish
to
become
instructional technology
Fall
S = Spring, SU1 =
1st
Summer
Session,
Session
Required Core Courses (15
credits):
resource specialists in private, public, or higher
education
09.580
Instructional Design
I
(F) or 60.584 Curriculum
and Instructional Theory, Design, and Develop-
The curriculum of the program concentrates on
the
ment
application of the computer and other emerging technologies to education and training with the emphasis directed
cation Technology (S)
toward the design, development, and production of com-
27.5
puter-based interactive videodisc courseware. Master's
candidates have the opportunity to experience a variety of
1
1
related to obtaining a
specifically, the
Production and Design (SU 1
Programming
93.583
Human Resource Development
for Interactive
(F) or 48.453
Organizational Psychology (S)
background typically
Elective Courses (12 credits
minimum):
More
program curriculum includes study
in the
following areas:
09.582
Author Systems
09.583
Instructional
09.585
Author Systems
I
Design
II
(S)
II
Curriculum and Instructional Design
53.541
Statistical
System Approach
53.575
Computer Programming
Models
Psychology of Learning
C/I
Applications
for Instructional
Applications (F)
53.576
Screen Design
Computer Graphics
for Instructional
Applications (S)
Theories of Learning
53.577
53.578
Instructional
Video (SU2)
program
instructional systems approach with the general
associated with an interactive video specialist.
TV
53.580
state-of-the-art interactive video configurations through an
theme being
(S)
25.585-7 Public Address Seminar (F) or 09.584 Communi-
Computing
Pascal for Instructional Applications (SU1)
Design for Instructional Systems Using
Pascal (SU2)
Computing Literacy
53.592
Special Topics: Artificial Intelligence
Programming/Authoring
60.578
Group Process
Computer-Assisted Instruction
60.579
Supervision of Instruction
60.585
Curriculum and Instructional Evaluation
Computer-Based
Interactive
Video
Video Production and Post Production
in
Supervision
Required Final Course (3-6
credits):
Equipment
Select one of the following
Aesthetics
Scripting
Editing
Technology
Past and Current Technologies
Emerging Technologies
Networking
26
two courses.
09.590
Graduate Internships
09.599
Master's Thesis
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
TELEVISION PRODUCTION AND
DESIGN
27.511
3 semester hours
Instructional Technology
Course focuses on the practical aspects of planning
and producing video tapes for specific instructional pur-
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN
09.580
I
poses. Covers pre-production planning, production activi-
3 semester hours
Explores the theoretical foundations of the
instructional technology
field
ties,
and describes a system approach
for the design, development,
ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
48.453
and evaluation of instruction/
training materials. Students conduct needs assessments
instructional analysis, write objectives
tional design strategies.
and post-production editing.
of
3 semester hours
and
Describes the applications of psychological theory
and develop instruc-
and research to the study of
Specific emphasis on applying
industrial, business, profit
and
nonprofit service, military, and governmental organizations.
these techniques to design, develop, and produce interactive
Emphasizes the interaction of individual perceptions, group
technologies.
dynamics, and organizational climates and strategies to
maximize
AUTHOR SYSTEMS I
09.582
the satisfaction and effectiveness of each
compo-
nent within and between complex organizations.
3 semester hours
This course
is
a sequel to 53.580 where a
more
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING FOR
53.575
INSTRUCTIONAL APPLICATIONS
careful, in-depth study of various interactive video systems
and
their
accompanying author systems/languages occurs.
3 semester hours
Fundamental concepts of the
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN II
09.583
3 semester hours
development of processes needed for the production of
Sequel to 09.580. Considers the major approaches to
management and evaluation of the
instructional
management
COMPUTER GRAPHICS FOR
53.576
of the design of instructional/training materials; train in
design cost analysis, client consultation
skill,
INSTRUCTIONAL APPLICATIONS
and formative
3 semester hours
management in the corporate
Special emphasis on management activities that
evaluation; and observe design
A
sequel to 53.575 where techniques for creating
color, graphics,
involve interactive technologies.
and sound are examined and applied
PASCAL FOR INSTRUCTIONAL
APPLICATION
53.577
3 semester hours
Course provides a review of the emerging technolo-
3 semester hours
home
gies of computers, satellites, cable television, and
A
media from the perspective of the historical development,
impact on audiences, economics of the media, regulation of
the media,
and business
Provides a work-study experience
computing materials.
53.578
initially
programming language Pascal
provides the skills essential for the design of instructional
status of the media.
1-6 semester hours
stered
thorough study of the fundamental concepts and
applications of the structured
GRADUATE INTERNSHIP
09.590
to the
development of instructional computing programs.
COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES
09.584
computing programs.
instructional design
process. Students engage in organization and
setting.
BASIC programming
language are used to provide a foundation for the design and
DESIGN OF INSTRUCTIONAL
SYSTEMS USING PASCAL
admini-
3 semester hours
by an academic faculty member and a sponsoring
This course applies the concepts and
skills
covered
in
employer. This course also provides the opportunity for an
53.577 primarily to the design and development of instruc-
internship experience across disciplines at a graduate level.
tional learning episodes and, secondly, to the design of
instructional support systems.
MASTER'S THESIS
09.599
3-6 semester hours
Development of a computer-based
53.580
interactive video
PROGRAMMING FOR INTERACTIVE
VIDEO
project using the systems approach.
3 semester hours
The fundamental concepts of an author language/
25.585-7
PUBLIC ADDRESS SEMINAR
system are used
3 semester hours
Specialized study by the class.
The
subject
to provide for the design
and development
of computer-based courseware that integrates interactive
is
video, audio, computer-generated text, and graphics.
selected by the instructor of public address.
27
COLLEGE
OF BUSINESS
Master of Education
in Business Education
Purpose:
This specialization
SPECIAL TOPICS: ARTIFICIAL
INTELLIGENCE
53.592
in office
systems
is
intended to
contribute to the professional maturation of the teacher of
business subjects in secondary schools.
3 semester hours
Concepts from
Prerequisite:
artificial intelligence are
explored
with specific emphasis placed on the application of expert
Level
systems to solving
real life
GROUP PROCESSES IN SUPERVISION
60.578
I
Certification to teach business subjects.
problems.
Required Courses:
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
6 credits - 79.591 Foundations of Educational
Research and 90.581 Seminar
in
Business Education.
Restricted Elective Courses:
laboratory experiences in group processes and applicability
to supervision.
Choose 6
SUPERVISION OF CURRICULUM
AND INSTRUCTION
60.579
Workshop, 90.551 Teaching
tion,
Defines the supervisory function directed toward the
instruction.
interrelationships
tion
Emphasis
is
- 53.575 Computer Programming
Computer Graphics
for Instructional Applications, 90.460 Business Education
3 semester hours
improvement of
credits
for Instructional Applications, 53.576
placed upon the
between the humanistic aspects of educa-
Strategies in Business Educa-
90.564 Business Education Program Development and
Management, 90.599 Master's Thesis, 92.550 Information
Processing, 92.554 Management Information Systems.
and democratic administrative behavior. Roles of conRelated Courses:
temporary supervision with respect
to educational quality
assessment, interpersonal relations, and the catalytic role of
the supervisor are studied.
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL
THEORY, DESIGN, AND
DEVELOPMENT
60.584
Office Systems 18 credits
- 94.500
Introduction to
Office Systems and Information, 94.510 Office Systems Applications,
94.520 Administrative Office Communications,
94.530 Office Telecommunication Systems, 94.540 Training and
Development
in
Office Systems, 94.550 Integrated
Office Systems.
3 semester hours
Curriculum and instructional evaluation
is
a
compe-
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
tency-based course consisting of elements providing a base
for the student in current theory and practice in the evalu-
ation of school curriculum and instruction. Reviews, criti-
Business Education
ques, and application of current thinking and practice in
(Code 90)
curriculum evaluation are an integral part of the course.
93.583
HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT
90.460
BUSINESS AND OFFICE EDUCATION
WORKSHOP
3 semester hours
1-3 semester hours
The course focuses on the current research and theory
related to the management and development of human resources in organizational settings. Specific emphasis
is
placed on basic principles of behavior, motivation, training
and development, leadership, and performance
tions.
in
organiza-
Addresses those educational ideas and experiences
that
encourage, support, and guide participants to acquire an
increased understanding of the accumulated knowledge pertaining to the development of business skills, the enhance-
ment of business education
as a profession,
and the determi-
nation of the business and office personnel's responsibility
and
role in the business world.
TEACHING STRATEGIES
BUSINESS EDUCATION
90.551
IN
contexts. Course
is
designed
to
provide an understanding of
the evolving role of the office as a key information systems
3 semester hours
center.
Presents teaching-learning environments based upon
instruction
ment of
which
their
is
geared to involve students
performance according
increasing degree of professionalism and teacher
tency
is
criteria
emphasized
in
An
3 semester hours
compe-
Applications of office automation technologies to
enhance productivity of office employees of
education today by using specific
forjudging a teacher's effectiveness. Designed to
develop teaching strategies and
to evaluate the results
OFFICE SYSTEMS APPLICATIONS
94.510
in the assess-
to specific criteria.
all
levels
from
support personnel to managers. Hands-on experience includes comparative and selection techniques for hardware
of
and software, as well as an evaluation of appropriate
performance-based instruction.
train-
ing materials for support personnel.
PROGRAM
MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
BUSINESS EDUCATION
90.564
Prerequisite: 94.500
3 semester hours
A
as
it
study of basic
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
94.520
COMMUNICATIONS
management and curriculum theory
applies to business education program administration
3 semester hours
and supervision. Course approached from the perspectives
Designed
of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling.
skills for
to provide application of
those professionals
who work
in
communication
environments
with automated information and communication systems.
SEMINAR IN BUSINESS EDUCATION
90.581
Topics include oral and written reports, systems-related
documents
3 semester hours
An
investigation and evaluation of completed
research in business education.
The
(reports, proposals, procedures), research
methods, and information technology.
student submits written
Prerequisite:
94.500,94.510
which are used as the basis for class discussions.
reports
OFFICE TELECOMMUNICATIONS
94.530
SYSTEMS
3 semester hours
Information Processing
Introduction to telecommunications in the business
(Code 92)
environment. Topics include telephony, data codes, protocols,
INFORMATION PROCESSING
92.550
3 semester hours
A comprehensive
to the use
Emphasis
facilitate
ronment. The student will be required to investigate the
effective use of available
computer
information interchange
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION
3 semester hours
Applies theories of learning and instructional proce-
3 semester hours
dures to the education and training of employees in office
study of information analysis and systems design
from the user's point of view. The student
systems. Topics include instructional design, strategies,
will identify the
technology, and the implementation, evaluation, and man-
basic concepts of the following: the systems point of view,
the organization as a system, information flows,
data base
and image.
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
IN OFFICE SYSTEMS
SYSTEMS
nature of
in
text,
to
whatever form the
re-
94.540
A
this course.
on the application of telecommunications
Prerequisite: 94.500
sources will be emphasized.
92.554
is
information takes: voice, data,
impact of the computer and associated peripheral devices on
The
communiManagement issues
local area networks,
and practical applications are an integral part of
introduction and basic orientation
of information processing in the educational envi-
the classroom.
network architectures,
cations media, hardware and software.
agement of training within the organizational
and the
Prerequisite:
management information systems. Data bases and
management systems will be investigated from the
94.550
manager's perspective.
structure.
94.500,94.510
INTEGRATED OFFICE SYSTEMS
3 semester hours
The course
is
designed to be the capstone course of
the office system curriculum and includes a synthesis and
Office Systems
application of concepts related to current office systems
(Code 94)
94.500
topics.
Prerequisite: 94.500, 94.540
INTRODUCTION TO OFFICE
SYSTEMS AND INFORMATION
3 semester hours
An overview
of office systems -people, technology,
and procedures - within organizational and environmental
29
Master of Business Administration
courses or experiences that are prerequisite to Level
II.
Students whose undergraduate major was in business
administration are likely to have had most, or perhaps
Administration:
the courses of Level
that duplicate their
The Master of Business Administration (MBA)
program
administered by a director
is
faculty adviser for
M.B.A.
who
they
I;
may
undergraduate work. Level
completed before entering the Level
also serves as the
courses of Level
an all-evening
I
are Financial
all,
of
be exempted from courses
II
I
must be
program. The
Accounting or Principles of
and part-time students.
Management, Principles of
Marketing, Business Statistics, Business Law, Business
Finance, Principles of Economics (two semesters), and two
Philosophy and Objectives:
calculus. In the
all
students.
It is
program offering four courses each semester
Accounting
for both full-
II,
Principles of
semesters of mathematics including one semester of
Undergraduate Catalog, these are num-
bered respectively: 91.220 or 222, 93.344, 97.310, 40.346,
The degree program is planned to reflect the curriculum standards of the American Assembly of Collegiate
Schools of Business.
making
98.331, 96.313, 40.21
oriented toward the decision-
It is
responsibilities of
management; consequently,
broad-based and aims to develop perspective.
It
it
1
and 212, and 53.123; plus one
additional advanced mathematics course.
Level
II
consists
of 36 semester hours of graduate credit of which 30 are
prescribed and 6 are elected.
is
The prescribed courses
also
are:
provides a limited opportunity to elect courses in an area of
BUSINESS AND SOCIETY
93.457
specialization.
3 semester hours
Admission
to
Program Courses:
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
OR DESIGN
93.511
Enrollment
admission
in the
program
is
limited; therefore,
to the courses is selective.
The applicant must
3 semester hours
hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or
While no undergraduate major
university.
minimum body of 30
business subjects
The
is
credits in
if
prescribed, a
MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS
93.512
3 semester hours
in basic
required as outlined herein.
overall quality point average
2.50 or higher; or
is
background courses
based on only the
must have been
last
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
93.560
two years of
3 semester hours
undergraduate work, must have been a 2.75 or higher. Re-
quirements for admission to the Master of Business Ad-
ORGANIZATION THEORY
93.562
ministration program are based on a combination of under-
3 semester hours
graduate grade point average and score on the Graduate
Management Admissions Test (GMAT). A score of 950 or
more points must be achieved based on the formula: 200
OPERATIONS RESEARCH
93.563
3 semester hours
times the overall undergraduate grade point average plus the
GMAT score, or at least
200 times the
last
average plus the
1 ,000 points based on the formula,
two years of undergraduate grade point
ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
93.566
3 semester hours
GMAT score.
Admissions
criteria include the
GMAT score, the
POLICIES
93.581
3 semester hours
undergraduate record, statements by two references, and job
experience. For applicants whose native language
English, the
TOEFL (Educational
is
not
Testing Services, Prince-
ton, N.J.) is required with at least a
550 score
in
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
96.535
3 semester hours
order to be
considered.
MARKETING MANAGEMENT
97.551
Admission to Candidacy for
Admission
MBA:
to the courses of the
3 semester hours
Two
program does not
courses must be elected in accounting, market-
imply admission to candidacy for the degree. The proce-
ing, finance, or
dure for admission to candidacy
chosen from:
Admission
to
is
described in the section
Candidacy for a Master's Degree.
91.501
Program
total
program
levels of courses.
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
3 semester hours
of Study:
The
two
management. Elective courses may be
for the
Level
I
MBA degree comprises
consists of
91.502
background
ADVANCED FINANCIAL
ACCOUNTING
3 semester hours
30
91.503
GOVERNMENTAL FUND
service organizations. Selected reference to professional
ACCOUNTING
literature
3 semester hours
MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING
91.524
and uniform C.P.A. examination problems.
Prerequisite: 91.501
GOVERNMENTAL FUND
91.503
ACCOUNTING
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION
92.554
Accounting principles and practices of governments
SYSTEMS
and nonprofit
3 semester hours
institutions.
Comparisons between account-
ing principles and practices that apply to governments and
nonprofit institutions and those that are generally accepted
OPERATIONS PLANNING AND
93.561
in business.
CONTROL
Prerequisite: 91.502
3 semester hours
MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING
91.524
HUMAN RESOURCES
93.583
3 semester hours
DEVELOPMENT
The major
3 semester hours
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
SECURITY ANALYSIS AND
PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
96.550
use of accounting data by investors and potential investors
whenever
possible.
3 semester hours
SEMINAR IN FINANCE
96.565
Management
3 semester hours
Or courses can be
(Code 93)
taken with permission of the dean
from the following senior
SMALL BUSINESS INSTITUTE
93.440
level undergraduate courses (for
SEMINAR
course descriptions, see the Undergraduate Catalog):
1-3 semester hours
Teams of students
HISTORY OF LABOR
UNITED STATES
42.472
IN
THE
work with
local businesses in
a consultancy capacity to aid in the resolution of actual
business problems.
3 semester hours
Work
will include analysis of the
problem, determination of alternative solutions, recommendation of the
93.440
will
optimum course of action by means of an
oral
SMALL BUSINESS INSTITUTE
presentation to the business owners, and a written report to
SEMINAR
the Small Business Administration's regional office.
1-3 semester hours
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
93.511
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
DECISIONS
96.454
3 semester hours
Statistical principles and procedures basic to research
3 semester hours
in business
and interpretation of data.
MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS
93.512
Accounting
3 semester hours
(Code 91)
Economic
analysis of the firm and
its
environment.
Determination of prices, output, and employment.
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
91.501
3 semester hours
Emphasis on
asset valuation,
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
93.560
income determination,
3 semester hours
and financial accounting principles with selected topics
Analysis of manufacturing and service systems and
from the funds statement and analysis and interpretation of
application of decision
financial statements.
problems.
making
to operational
and policy
Prerequisite: 91.524
OPERATIONS PLANNING AND
93.561
91.502
CONTROL
ADVANCED FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
Advanced problems
Examination of research findings
in consolidated statements,
stockholder's equity partnership, fiduciary accounting, and
management with focus on
selected topics dealing with government units, and nonprofit
system.
Prerequisite: 93.560
31
in
operations
the operation and control of the
ORGANIZATION THEORY
93.562
Finance
3 semester hours
Comparative examination of major approaches
(Code 96)
to the
study of organizations. Theories and research findings
ADVANCED FINANCIAL
96.454
MANAGEMENT
applied to practical situations. Topics include organization
structure, systems of
conflict
power and
influence, organizational
process, behaviorial science research, and
for
3 semester hours
and cooperation, individual motivation, group
The study of business
and the
development of advanced financial management practices as
implications
its
management.
used
OPERATIONS RESEARCH
93.563
financial problems
IN
in the
decision-making role of the financial manager.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
96.535
BUSINESS
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
Extensive and in-depth study of management
Construction and use of quantitative models in
activities
business decision making.
involved in the financial aspects of the business
to financial
ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
93.566
knowledge gained through exposure
enterprise. Theoretical
techniques. Emphasis
This course focuses primarily on internal organiza-
specifically, this course deals with the
human
and simulation
placed on the development of
is
acquisition of tools to facilitate effective decision making.
aspects of
96.550
SECURITY ANALYSIS AND
PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
cluded are not only the findings and conceptual models of
3 semester hours
who have conducted empirical behavior research and
but
struggled to make sense of what has been observed
those
An advanced
—
Among
applied to problem
More
organization, spotlighting the group and individual. In-
also the behaviors of class
is
perspective in the decision-making process with the
tional issues with appropriate recognition given to personal
factors.
literature
situations through the use of case studies
3 semester hours
and external organizational background
management
treatment of aspects involved in
developing a logical and systematic approach
members.
and evaluation types of
specific concepts to be included are roles,
securities.
management of an investment
to
analyzing
Investment strategy and
portfolio. Theoretical aspects
norms, cohesive and divisive processes, social and status
of security analysis and problems involved in analyzing and
aspects are explored including self concept, personal
evaluation securities within the context of the type of
perception, goals, feelings, ego, responsibility, decisions,
industry issuing them.
conditioning, and personal functioning.
Prerequisite: 93.560
96.565
SEMINAR
IN
FINANCE
3 semester hours
POLICIES
93.581
Seminar on unresolved problems
3 semester hours
Complex
industrial situations are
examined
for the
for financial decision making,
purpose of determining the strategy to insure long-run
survival and growth in competitive markets.
problem-solving
skills,
Emphasis
in the field
of
finance with investigations to include such areas as models
money, and
capital markets
and simulation problems.
is
on
implementation of optimal deci-
sions, nature of strategic analysis including selected cases
Marketing
involving production, pricing, capital investments, and their
(Code 97)
interaction with other factors.
Prerequisite:
Must be taken
in the last
semester of
97.551
MARKETING MANAGEMENT
the student's program.
93.583
3 semester hours
Application of the managerial processes of analysis,
HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT
organization, planning, and control of marketing activities:
3 semester hours
marketing concepts, analysis of marketing opportunities,
The course focuses on the current research and theory
related to the management and development of human
resources in organizational settings. Specific emphasis
growth and competitive
system, buyer behavior, and product development.
is
placed on basic principles of behavior, motivation, training
and development, leadership, and performance
strategy, marketing information
in organiza-
tions.
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COLLEGE OF
URBAN EDUCATION FOR THE
DISADVANTAGED
60.506
3 semester hours
PROFESSIONAL
A course designed to increase
awareness of problems
of the urban educational system. The course emphasizes a
STUDIES
growth of
sensitivity to the disadvantaged youngster, in-
depth examination of current research findings in each area
studied, teaching strategies, and resources and approaches to
resolve major problems. Discussion of polarization on
critical
School of Education
Raymond
E. Babineau, director
problem
areas.
USING NEWSPAPERS IN THE
60.507
CLASSROOM
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
3 semester hours
An
activity-centered course that provides the teacher
with an orientation to the use of the newspaper in various
Educational Foundations
subject areas. Opportunities for the development of learning
(Code 60)
experiences will be provided.
PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES IN THE
PUBLIC SCHOOL
60.451
60.512
MEDIA AND SOFTWARE
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
Advanced study of the
A comprehensive view of pupil personnel services in
role of
media
in the educative
process. Includes the critical assessment of that role, the
elementary and secondary schools; school attendance,
selection of
school health programs, pupil transportation, psychological
review of contemporary literature
services, guidance services.
tion
equipment and materials for optimum
component
that involves
in the field,
advanced work
utility,
a
and a producin television,
transparencies, slide-tape, and computer-assisted instruction.
MAJOR PHILOSOPHIES OF EDUCATION
60.501
3 semester hours
Modem educational
in the light
60.514
problems and trends interpreted
HOME, SCHOOL, AND COMMUNITY
RELATIONS
of philosophical viewpoints; study of primary
3 semester hours
sources of concepts and philosophies which have influenced
Introductory course in public relations. Special
and are influencing education.
reference to elementary schools where a philosophy of part-
nership between home, school, and
SCHOOL AND SOCIETY
60.502
and where principles,
3 semester hours
attitudes,
community
and techniques
is
developed
to
encourage
community sharing in the planning of and assuming responsibility for good schools are considered.
Effects on the school program of social class, family
and community pressures, and changing patterns and
standards of
life in
our society. The course aims to foster
GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING
FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN
60.520
understanding of these pressures and patterns so as to enable
the teacher to
work
effectively in encouraging the
good and
3 semester hours
reducing the harmful impacts of social forces in relation-
Studies the needs of exceptional children in public
ships of children.
schools (including the academically talented); guidance and
counseling techniques for teachers and guidance counselors
HISTORY OF AMERICAN
EDUCATIONAL THEORY
60.503
in
meeting those needs; guidance and counseling for excep-
tional children related to total guidance counseling program.
3 semester hours
American educational
theory with emphasis on individuals and schools of thought
which have influenced and are influencing education in
Historical foundations of
60.530
GUIDANCE IN THE ELEMENTARY
SCHOOLS
3 semester hours
America.
Concepts and techniques of the guidance process
in
the elementary school; behavioral and developmental
60.505
COMPARATIVE EDUCATION
problems; releasing creative capacities of children.
3 semester hours
Educational ideas and practices of various countries
60.533
of the world are examined for their impact upon our culture
and education. Particular attention
is
MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION
THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
IN
given to the relation-
ship of European educational programs to the
3 semester hours
American
Construction, administration, and interpretation of
philosophy and practice of public education.
group
tests
of intelligence, achievement, aptitude, and
personality in elementary schools.
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CREATIVITY FOR TEACHERS
60.534
EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH FOR
60.577
SUPERVISION
3 semester hours
This course
intended to help teachers become more
is
3 semester hours
creative in their approaches to their students and subject
Emphasis
matter.
is
on understanding creative process,
Consideration
given to the development of ability
is
and interpret educational research and apply
to read
it
to a
recognizing the creative child, and development of the
school situation. Conclusions concerning curriculum con-
creative potential of student and teacher.
tent
and teaching strategies designed for the improvement of
the educational process are emphasized.
PROBLEMS IN GUIDANCE AND
COUNSELING
60.550
GROUP PROCESSES IN SUPERVISION
60.578
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
Emphasis
Philosophy of guidance; history of the guidance
is
given to group processes, communication
movement; guidance needs of children and adolescents;
methods of gathering data; nature of school records; inter-
in the
pretation of test results and inventories; use of occupational
ratory experiences in group processes and applicability to
group, and organizational goals related to educational
supervision. Focuses on
knowledge of and practice
in labo-
information and data; interviewing and counseling tech-
supervision. Experiences provide opportunities for experi-
niques.
menting with and evaluating leadership
and
creativity
TECHNIQUES
60.551
IN
3 semester hours
development and use of counseling materials,
SUPERVISION OF CURRICULUM
AND INSTRUCTION
60.579
i.e.,
3 semester hours
educa-
Through an examination of the
and other pertinent materials.
and materials of
ORGANIZATION AND SUPERVISION
OF GUIDANCE
60.552
3 semester hours
Types of guidance organizations used in schools and
good guidance.
their effectiveness in providing for
MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION
THE SECONDARY SCHOOL
IN
instruction.
Emphasis
is
placed upon the interrelationships
between the humanistic aspects of education and democratic
administrative behavior. Roles of contemporary supervision
with respect to educational quality assessment, interpersonal
and the
catalytic role of the supervisor are studied.
SEMINAR IN SUPERVISION OF
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
60.580
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
Construction, administration, and interpretation of
group
tests in intelligence,
objectives, techniques,
staff supervision, this course defines the
supervisory function directed toward the improvement of
relations,
60.561
Field-based practicum experience that places the can-
achievement, aptitude, and
didate for a Curriculum and Instruction N- 1 2 supervisory
personality in secondary schools.
certificate in a cooperative relationship with
INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATIONAL
ADMINISTRATION
60.573
3 semester hours
An
and promote
COUNSELING
Theories, principles, and practices of counseling;
tional information, test results,
skills
initiative.
examination of the functions and tasks of educa-
an individual in
a school setting responsible for the overall planning coordination, implementation,
and evaluation of a school system
The experience
curricular and instructional program.
is
Issues include the evolving school setting, the meaning,
competency based. Experiences are shared and discussed in
a weekly seminar. Evaluation of the individual candidate's
performance is based on achievement of specified compe-
development, and work of school administrators, educa-
tencies.
tional administration
is
the primary focus of this course.
tional systems analysis, school personnel administration,
administrative and organizational behavior, and career
INDEPENDENT STUDY
60.581
Designed for teachers
SCHOOL LAW AND FINANCE
60.576
3 semester hours
Consideration
by
local, state,
is
given to the limitations established
and federal law related
to the interactions of
school personnel. Special attention to recent changes resulting
from
judicial decisions. Fiscal control of education with
emphasis on
local budgetary
problems
IN
EDUCATION
1-6 semester hours
ladders in educational administration.
is
a major objective.
in public
schools as an oppor-
tunity to pursue in-service projects in cooperation with a
faculty adviser.
The teacher submits
to an adviser designated
which
details the
the project in
posed
credit,
its
a "learning contract"
by the department chairperson
academic goals and describes
relation to the goals, a reading
list,
and a description of a proposal for a
report. Permission to register for the course
approval of the contract. Evaluation
is
is
the pro-
final
granted upon
based on the written
report and an examination by a committee appointed by the
adviser and/or department chairperson. Students
register at
is
flexible.
may
any suitable time; the duration of the experience
SEMINAR
60.583
IN
EDUCATION
1-6 semester hours
Designed
to
teachers engaged in a
common
resources of the college and
the project.
is
A
in
provide opportunity for a group of
its
in-service project to use the
John Hranitz, coordinator
faculty in connection with
"learning contract" similar to that of 60.58
submitted by the group as a basis for permission to
Purpose:
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
held under direction of a faculty
in
This program
seminar meetings
member. Evaluation
based upon the seminar reports and a
written report
final
is
is
intended to enhance the professional
through integrated learning experiences
comprehensive
young
by the student.
in the
child, the curriculum, current practice,
study of the
and the
teacher of young children's areas of interest. Individuals
N-K-3
The program also has an option that enables the
teacher with a K-6 certification to obtain an N-K-3 (early
not holding any type of certification can obtain the
certificate.
3 semester hours
This
is
competence of the individual as a teacher of young children
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL
THEORY, DESIGN, AND DEVELOPMENT
60.584
Master of Science
Early Childhood Education
childhood education) certification.
a competency-based course consisting of
elements providing a base for the student
in relevant
theory
associated with the activity of curriculum development.
Required Courses:
A
review, critique, and evaluation of current theoretical
positions and design
methodology are an
62.522, 523, 590, 591, 592, 593: a master's research
integral part of the
paper, departmental paper, a comprehensive examination or
course.
a comprehensive curriculum project in early childhood education;
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL
EVALUATION
60.585
is
a
ation of school curriculum
and
and practice
instruction.
compe-
who complete 36
graduate work was of a field experience/practicum nature.
Students seeking N-K-3 certification are required to com-
in the evalu-
plete 62.594 Practicum in Early
Childhood Education.
Reviews,
and application of current thinking and practice
critiques,
foundation courses; and 6 credits in
semester hours of graduate study of which 6 hours of
tency-based course consisting of elements providing a base
for the student in current theory
in
certification will be granted to students
3 semester hours
Curriculum and instructional evaluation
6 credits
courses related to this professional specialization. N-K-3
in
Elective Courses:
curriculum evaluation are an integral part of the course.
Electives to complete the
or the degree program with
Professional Studies
RESEARCH
IN
degree program
certification
may
be
selected with approval of an adviser from several depart-
(Code 79)
79.591
minimum
N-K-3
ments.
EDUCATION
Admission:
3 semester hours
A
study of the methods and techniques used in
Students seeking admission to candidacy must com-
educational research; the development and interpretation of
statistical
plete a written screening examination.
data and the application to professional problems.
All
N-K-3 teacher
their first Instructional
strate that they
Doctor of Education
program
in
A
Elementary Education
cooperative doctoral program in elementary
and Indiana University of Pennsylvania. The program
includes areas of concentration in curriculum and supervision, administration, reading, early
childhood education,
educational psychology, and special education. Students
can take courses
at
both institutions and the doctoral
committee guiding the dissertation consists of faculty from
both institutions. Individuals interested in pursuing this
degree should contact William O'Bruba or John Hranitz,
coordinators of the program.
35
I
Certification,
must demon-
have successfully completed examinations
in
specialization, basic skills, professional skills, and
general knowledge.
education combines the resources of Bloomsburg University
certification candidates seeking
Level
Master of Education
in Elementary Education
PRACTICES IN TEACHING THE
62.523
YOUNG CHILD
3 semester hours
An
examination of current practices
young child with emphasis on
Lynn Watson, coordinator
childhood as they relate
Purpose:
in
teaching the
the developmental aspects of
program.
to the school
KNOWLEDGE AND THE CURRICULUM
THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
62.524
IN
This program
is
intended to enhance the professional
competence of the individual
as a teacher
3 semester hours
and leader through
A
integrated learning experiences in study of the child, cur-
riculum, current practice, and the teacher's academic
study of the place of knowledge in developing a
curriculum.
field.
Prerequisite:
I
on content as
is
Certification for teaching in the ele-
A
and the need for science
instruction in the elementary grades;
for nurturing these interests
in
in
influenced
study of the problems resulting from the increased
interest of children in science
Required Courses:
60.501 Major Philosophies
is
3 semester hours
mentary school.
Research
it
practices.
CURRENT PRACTICES IN ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL SCIENCE
62.525
Instructor Level
The emphasis
by innovative
Education and 79.591
methods and materials
and for implementing science
instruction within the limits of the interests of children are
Education; a master's research paper or a de-
presented and evaluated.
partmental paper in elementary education; 6 to 12 semester
hours
in
in
courses pertinent to a professional specialization or
SOCIAL STUDIES IN THE ELEMENTARY
62.527
an academic discipline. (General degree requirements are
stated in the section
SCHOOL
on the Master of Education.)
3 semester hours
An
Electives:
research in the disciplines of the social sciences as a basis
for
Electives to complete the
may
examination of contemporary trends and current
minimum
degree program
development of
a conceptual
framework
for a social
studies program.
be selected with approval of the adviser from several
departments.
LANGUAGE ARTS IN THE MODERN
SCHOOL
62.528
3 semester hours
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
A
study of problems related to instruction in various
aspects of the language
Elementary and Early Childhood Education
arts; the
curriculum; current research and
place of language arts in the
its
practical application.
(Code 62)
LITERATURE FOR CHILDREN
ELEMENTARY GRADES
62.529
WORKSHOP IN PRESCHOOL
62.410
EDUCATION
THE
3 semester hours
A
1-6 semester hours
A
IN
course designed for both teachers in-service and
survey of ways that children
may
encounter
literature
and methods
upper-level undergraduates. Study of selected areas in early
Students
become acquainted with
childhood education. Individual or group study of subjects
with children in a story-telling experience, discover ways
of interest or concern in teaching.
other than through reading by which children
ence
that are effective in the encounter.
children's books,
may
work
experi-
literature.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM
62.521
3 semester hours
A
62.530
study of problems related to development, experi-
mentation, and improvement of curriculum practices in the
AWARENESS OF ENVIRONMENTAL
EDUCATION PROBLEMS FOR THE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
3 semester hours
elementary school.
This course
CURRICULUM TRENDS IN EARLY
CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
62.522
A
tent,
meet
the needs of children
who
problem-solving
activities, material sources, the
use of
resources, curriculum building, development of an aware-
study of the changing goals and the developing
to
designed to help the classroom teacher
organize environmental education activities. Areas of con-
3 semester hours
programs required
is
ness of environmental problems, and possible solutions to
enter
them.
school with increased experiential background.
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Camping and
a
camp
fee are required.
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
AWARENESS ACTIVITIES AND
MATERIALS FOR THE ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
62.531
3 semester hours
A
1-3 semester hours
An
sical,
Camping and
a
camp
course in the techniques of identifying of the phy-
emotional, social, and mental needs of young children
and developing appropriate prescripture procedures.
opportunity for students to broaden their experi-
ences in environmental education.
IDENTIFICATION AND PRESCRIPTION
OF THE NEEDS OF YOUNG CHILDREN
62.592
fee
ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION
OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR
YOUNG CHILDREN
62.593
are required.
Prerequisite: 62.530
VALUES CLARIFICATION IN THE
62.533
3 semester hours
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A
3 semester hours
A course
education with emphasis on the expansion and administra-
designed primarily for elementary education
students in which the emphasis
is
tion with regard to the selection of personnel, evaluative
on the philosophy and
composition of values clarification as
it
study of the various programs in early childhood
techniques, and curriculum procedures, school law, finance,
and other appropriate subjects.
applies to the
elementary school child. Practical and theoretical aspects
begin to build a value system by which they can
PRACTICUM
EDUCATION
62.594
will be stressed as well as techniques for helping children
live.
IN
EARLY CHILDHOOD
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
6 semester hours
ity
working/learning relationships with others.
academic achievement. Consent of program coordinator and
An
in
individually prescribed course of study and activ-
based on (but not limited
to)
previous experience and
department chairperson required.
CURRENT TOPICS IN ELEMENTARY
EDUCATION
62.539
—
INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION
PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES FOR
62.595
3 semester hours
An
THE CLASSROOM
investigation of current thinking and research in
3 semester hours
aspects of elementary education.
An
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ELEMENTARY
EDUCATION
62.581
for individualizing instruction. Experiences include proce-
dures for adapting conventional instructional
1-6 semester hours
Comparable
to 60.58
MASTER'S RESEARCH PAPER
3 semester hours
Student demonstrates ability to employ accepted
1-6 semester hours
methods of educational research
study of
to 60.583.
her.
CURRENT RESEARCH AND
DEVELOPMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION
62.590
work
examination of recent
in the field
literature
— preschool,
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.
LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT OF
THE YOUNG CHILD
62.591
3 semester hours
A
survey of child development and
its
relationship to
the early school years.
The development of the young
from ages two through
eight.
The problem area
in the solution or intensive
area of interest or concern to
him or
selected for the research project
is
must
pursuing.
'"I
and experimental
of early childhood education
some problem
be related to the curriculum that the student
3 semester hours
An
to
1
62.599
Comparable
modes
individualized settings.
SEMINAR IN ELEMENTARY
EDUCATION
62.583
analysis of practices, principles, and procedures
child
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Master of Education
Edward
in
Reading
PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF
READING
63.542
3 semester hours
Poostay, coordinator
Psychological foundations of learning theories, their
relationship to reading, their subsequent effect on reading
Purpose:
achievement.
This program
teachers to
is
intended to prepare experienced
become reading
READING CLINIC
63.543
I
supervisors or specialists
through learning experiences
in diagnostic
3 semester hours
and remedial
techniques, insights in psychology of learning,
Clinical experience in the diagnosis and remediation
means of
of reading and/or learning disabilities; diagnosis, develop-
stimulating enjoyment of reading, training in supervision
ment, administration, and evaluation of individual pro-
procedures, and clinical practice.
grams; case studies.
Prerequisites: 6 hours selected
Prerequisites:
Level
I
from 63.541, 548,
542, and consent of the director
Certification; a basic course in teaching
READING CLINIC II
63.544
reading.
3 semester hours
Clinical experience in the
Required:
skills
and comprehension with persons who may or may not
have remedial and/or learning
Departmental paper
development of reading
63.543 gives experience with
disabilities.
all levels.
Combined with
Continued evalu-
ation of individual programs, case studies.
Elective Courses:
Prerequisites: 6 hours selected
from 63.541, 542,
548, and consent of the director
Elective courses from disciplines other than reading
may
be selected dependent upon the needs and educational
ORGANIZATION, ADMINISTRATION,
AND SUPERVISION OF READING
63.545
background of the student.
PROGRAMS (K-12)
Examination:
3 semester hours
A comprehensive
A course for the
written and/or oral examination
is
a
reading personnel, specialists,
supervisors, and administrators
graduation requirement in this program.
who
will or
may become
involved with the supervising and programming responsi-
A discussion
of a reading program.
bilities
of types of
summary of the requirements of ESEA Titles, and how to write
a federal program are an integral part of this course.
federal and/or school reading programs as well as a
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Reading
63.546
(Code 63)
READING IN THE CONTENT AREAS
3 semester hours
Designed for teachers
INTRODUCTION TO THE TEACHING
OF READING
63.540
On
examination of trends
reading and study
in reading instruction;
in the use
of different ap-
SEMINAR
63.547
the field of reading as
READING REMEDIAL READING
New
paper.
3 semester hours
63.548
both standardized and informal techniques, analysis of
disabilities, preparation
knowledge of how
it
in the study
is
of recent research
in
applied to the departmental
curricular, materials,
and procedures of
teaching reading.
Diagnostic and remedial procedures emphasizing
stress of corrective
READING
3 semester hours
DIFFICULTIES
extreme reading
IN
Independent work
DIAGNOSIS AND PRESCRIPTION
IN
vocabulary development, diction-
skills,
ary skills, and library techniques.
proaches to the solution of reading problems.
63.541
grades four to 12. Proce-
dures and materials presented in word perception, special
3 semester hours
development of competence
in
of a case study,
LEARNING DISABILITIES AND
READING INSTRUCTION
3 semester hours
and remedial procedures, and a working
This course
is
designed for the reading specialist and/
to write prescriptions for clients with
or reading supervisor.
Language disorders
reading problems.
learning. Perceptual abilities,
i.e..
as a factor in
auditory and visual
modalities for learning disabilities. Recent research in the
area of learning disabilities.
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TEACHING READING TO THE HEARING
IMPAIRED/LANGUAGE-HANDICAPPED
CHILD
63.549
Educational Supervision
(Codes 60, 62, 65)
3 semester hours
Principles, practices, methods,
John Hranitz, coordinator
and materials of
teaching reading to the hearing impaired/language handi-
capped; discussion, reading, clinic practices with clients,
Specialization for
and library research.
Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction
(N-12) Certificate Program
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Purpose:
Secondary Education
The Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction
Program is designed for candidates seeking certification
(Code 65)
with district-wide responsibilities and includes designing,
coordinating, improving, evaluating, and extending instruc-
William O'Bruba, coordinator
tion
INSTRUCTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
MIDDLE AND JUNIOR HIGH
65.530
from N-12.
Prerequisites:
IN
SCHOOLS
(1)
3 semester hours
Inquiry into the role of early secondary education by
(2)
analyzing historical trends, curricular patterns, instructional
Candidates must provide evidence of
at least five
years of teaching experience. (Experience on an emergency
designs, and personnel structure of this organization unit.
Emphasis on teacher behavior, student values and
Candidates must provide proof of a Pennsylvania
teaching certificate.
certificate or
an interim certificate
is
not acceptable).
attitudes,
and instructional designs peculiar to the junior high, middle,
Required:
and intermediate schools.
Candidates must complete a
DEVELOPMENT OF THE SECONDARY
SCHOOL CURRICULUM
65.560
credits
minimum
3 semester hours
Problems related
to
(1)
development, experimentation,
and improvement of curriculum practices
in the
of 30 graduate
from seven areas of competency.
Curriculum and instruction
—
theory, design,
and development
secondary
(2)
school.
Curriculum and early childhood, elementary,
middle, and secondary education
65.571
EVALUATING TEACHING IN MIDDLE
AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS
instruction through self analysis.
Micro-teaching techniques, planning dimensions,
Research
(4)
Supervision, management, and administration
Group dynamics
(5)
3 semester hours
Improvement of
(3)
self-
(6)
School law and finance
(7)
Practicum -
field experience
appraisal techniques. Designed for teachers with special
reference to the
work of cooperating
Specialization for
teachers.
Subject Area Supervisory
65.581
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN SECONDARY
EDUCATION
(K-12) Certificate Program
1-6 semester hours
Purpose:
See course description for 60.581.
This program
65.583
SEMINAR IN SECONDARY EDUCATION
is
designed for the person with primary
responsibility for supervising and directing the activities of
1-6 semester hours
professional and non-professional employees in given fields.
See course description for 60.583.
Areas of Specialization:
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Curriculum and Instruction
36
credits
Early Childhood Education
24
credits
Elementary Education
24
credits
Reading
30
credits
School Health Service
24
credits
24
Secondary Education
Learning
credits
Communication
Foreign Languages
Disabilities:
70.505. 532. 544. or appropriate reading course.
Mathematics
70.560. 590. 599 Master" s Research Paper or departmental
Science
paper (optional
|
— or 36 semester hour program.
Social Studies
24 credits
Special Education
Behaviorial Disorders: 70.570. 571. 572. 599
Master's Research Paper or departmental paper (optional)
—
or 36 semester hour program.
Prerequisites:
(1) Concentration in area for
which
certification
is
Master of Science
in Special Education
sought.
(2)
which
At
least five years
certification
is
of experience
in the field for
sought. (Valid certificate in the field.)
Specialization in Exceptional Persons
Required:
Purpose:
A minimum
of 2
from the following
1
semester hours of graduate courses
areas:
This program
is
who wish
to
education
(1)
management and
(2) principles
(3) school
(4)
administration.
and practices
in
new
skills for
expand
working u
their
ith the
in
knowledge and develop
exceptional person.
school supervision.
law and finance.
Prerequisite:
group dynamics,
(5) research techniques.
(6)
designed for professionals not
Applicants must possess an earned baccalaureate
curriculum development, and
degree from an accredited college or university and must
(7) practicum-field experience.
meet
all
entrance requirements as stated in the current
Graduate Catalog.
Master of Science
in Special Education
Program Options:
Applicants will have the opportunity to select
courses outside of special education to acquire additional
Andrew
Karpinski, coordinator
information and skills
or her
own
discipline.
Required Courses:
Purpose:
This program
is
for leadership
and
70.5 16. 565. or 591. five of the following: 70.455.
intended to improve the competence
of the teacher of exceptional individuals, to develop potential
in his
to prepare for further graduate study
490. 501. 502. 517. 526. 532. 544. 552. 559. 560. 562. 570.
599 master's research paper or departmental paper (optional)
in the field.
—
or 36 semester hour program.
Prerequisites:
Applicants must hold, or be eligible
for. a current
Pennsylvania teaching certificate for special education
Master of Science
in Special Education
—
Level L
Specialization in Gifted/Talented Persons
Program Options:
Purpose:
Applicants
may
elect preparation for teaching the
This program
is
pand
ing those with behavior disorders.
with gifted individuals.
Required Courses:
Prerequisites:
Mental Retardation: 70.502. 515, 525. 526, 544. 554.
591. 599 Master's Research Paper or departmental paper
(optional)
—
or 36 semester hour program.
their
designed for those
knowledge and develop new
mentally retarded, teaching the learning disabled, or teach-
who wish
skills for
to ex-
working
Applicants must possess an earned baccalaureate
degree from an accredited college or university and must
meet
all
entrance requirements as stated
Graduate Catalog.
in the current
Program Options:
team teaching,
field
experience and practicum,
and related techniques. Usually are funded
new media,
projects.
Applicants will have the opportunity to select courses
to acquire additional information
and
SPECIAL
70.491
skills related to their
WORKSHOP II
1-6 semester hours
particular situation.
Refer to course description for 70.490.
Required Courses:
SPECIAL
70.492
WORKSHOP III
60.591 or 70.565, 517, 518, 62.534, 70.519, 552, 592,
1-6 semester hours
599 Master's Research Paper or departmental paper (optional)
—
Refer to course description for 70.490.
or 36 semester hour program.
ADMINISTRATION AND
SUPERVISION OF EDUCATION
FOR EXCEPTIONAL INDIVIDUALS
70.501
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
3 semester hours
Special Education
Application of fundamental principles of school
(Code 70)
administration and supervision to the areas of exceptionality
and
LANGUAGE II
70.432
3 semester hours
Designed
problems unique
to
to each.
School law, teacher
recruitment, inservice education, organization and integration of special education
and ancillary services, evaluation
of special provisions, and finance as these bear on special
to aid the student in preparing to teach
exceptional children basic and refined written language
education.
Course content includes methods and materials for
skills.
MENTAL RETARDATION
70.502
teaching penmanship, spelling, syntactical structure, and
3 semester hours
reading.
Prerequisite:
70.101, 231, and 62.371 or equivalent
Intensive review of research pertaining to etiology of
mental retardation, classification systems, and diagnosis.
70.450
METHODS FOR ELEMENTARY
Includes study of brain injury, familial retardation, research
SPECIAL EDUCATION
on learning characteristics, and evaluation of psychological
Fundamental principles
techniques applicable
for,
3 semester hours
tests.
and a variety of teaching
problems.
Criteria distinguishing mental retardation
from other
the range of elementary levels of
to,
SEMINAR
70.505
special education. Organization of programs, curricular
IN
LEARNING DISABILITIES
approaches, and materials for the special education teacher.
Prerequisite: 70. 101
,
3 semester hours
This course
200, 250, and/or 25
is
designed to
facilitate
an in-depth study
of the behavioral characteristics and cognitive development
70.451
METHODS FOR SECONDARY
of children with specific learning disabilities.
SPECIAL EDUCATION
cally intended for those graduate students seeking a master's
degree with concentrated emphasis
3 semester hours
A
student-centered workshop approach in analysis of
methods, research, and philosophies currently
Enrollment
is
limited to those
It is
specifi-
in learning disabilities.
who have
the necessary
prerequisites and with the approval of the instructor.
in use in the
teaching of special education students. Practice in the use of
various teaching aids and machines related to student
CURRICULUM AND MATERIALS
FOR THE EDUCABLE MENTALLY
RETARDED
70.515
projects in secondary special classes.
LEARNING DISABILITIES
70.455
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
A
study of the characteristics and
Problems-oriented course concerned with principles
symptoms of
and procedures of curriculum and materials development
specific learning disorders. Students are introduced to
and construction. Designed
diagnostic and educational procedures used with learning
the special education teacher's
disorders.
in the
Emphasis
is
on perceptual and conceptual factors
development of language
For individuals
who have
to further
develop and/or refine
competence
in
developing
adequate, meaningful curricular experiences for the retarded
at
skills.
various levels.
not had a previous course
in learning disabilities.
PSYCHOLOGY OF EXCEPTIONAL
70.516
INDIVIDUALS
70.490
SPECIAL
WORKSHOP I
3 semester hours
Symptomatology, personality formation, and devel-
1-6 semester hours
Temporary
special
workshop seminars designed
opmental and therapeutic consideration for the exceptional
to
focus on contemporary trends, topics, and problems in the
field
individual.
of special education. Lecturers, resource speakers,
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EDUCATION OF THE GIFTED
70.517
COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
70.532
INDIVIDUAL
OF EXCEPTIONAL INDIVIDUALS
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
Principles and practices that are modifying school
programs
to conserve
the capabilities of the
made of teaching
and develop
more able
to the
Review of research and
optimum degree
individuals.
A
study
speech development
cultural
is
techniques and devices used effectively in
in relation to intellectual
background and other influences,
IDENTIFICATION AND
EVALUATION IN GIFTED/
speech correctionist and others
70.544
DIAGNOSTIC AND REMEDIAL
TECHNIQUES
is
Diagnostic and remedial techniques and instruments
designed to provide information that
become
to teachers.
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
This course
and tech-
in the special
class, role of
TALENTED EDUCATION
will assist students to
development,
criteria
niques for developing language and speech
both the elementary and the secondary school.
70.518
analysis of language and
used with children
familiar with physical,
in special
education programs. Critical
evaluation of applicability of each to the child in relation to
mental, emotional, and social characteristics of the gifted/
causes and conditions of exceptionality. Development of
talented and to use formal and informal assessment devices
skills in interpreting
and procedures
selection
to identify, evaluate,
and classify the gifted/
talented so that appropriate individual educational programs
may
be provided for them.
Ways
and classifying gifted/talented students according
in
evaluation of progress.
of developing informal
Prerequisite:
assessments, gathering, and storing observational information
and writing case histories and reports
and application of remedial techniques and
its
A
course in tests and measurements or
equivalent
to
individual educational needs will be covered.
PROJECT IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
70.552
3 semester hours
CURRICULUM AND PROGRAM
DEVELOPMENT IN GD7TED/
TALENTED EDUCATION
70.519
Designed
competency
tional child.
3 semester hours
The purpose of this course
is
in
own
to further student's
and
Library research or individual projects involv-
ing service to the exceptional person
may
and conducted under supervision of a
to provide in-service
interest
an areas of special education for the excepbe agreed upon
staff
member.
teachers, administrators, interested parents, and others with
comprehensive theoretical and practical approaches
teaching gifted/talented individuals. The intention
DISORDERS OF WRITTEN
70.554
to
is
COMMUNICATION
to
present a variety of approaches that can be combined or
integrated into a unique plan to
fit
3 semester hours
Designed for students with
each individual's needs.
ground
CURRICULUM AND MATERIALS
FOR LOW FUNCTIONING
MENTALLY RETARDED
70.525
to give the student intensive study
of written language,
minimal back-
i.e.,
decoding and
encoding processes. Reviews the development and acquisition of reading, spelling,
and writing. In-depth study of
specific disorders, etiological factors, developmental,
3 semester hours
Designed
in the area
at least
and
remedial techniques and practices. Specific topics for
and
scholarly research papers determined according to individ-
and
understanding of the trainable mentally retarded child.
ual needs, experience,
Emphasis on curriculum development, methods, and
demonstrate proficiency
interest.
Students required to
in all aspects
of written language.
materials to be used with the trainable mentally retarded
child in school. Research,
methods of diagnosis and
differentiation, implications for training,
SEMINAR IN EDUCATION OF
EXCEPTIONAL INDIVIDUALS
70.559
and psychological
3 semester hours
planning.
Research oriented and devoted
70.526
VOCATIONAL WORK STUDY
problems
PROGRAM
problems may be theoretical or
3 semester hours
in the
in its entirety to
education of exceptional individuals. The
practical. Consideration is
given to those that are of individual interest to the student.
Investigation and analysis are concerned with manual
skills at
70.560
various developmental levels. Research criteria and
INDIVIDUALS
information are applied to job performance and adjustments
and
is
to the
community and
provided
in
to
NEUROLOGICALLY IMPAIRED
3 semester hours
job opportunities. Experience
job analysis for
skills
involved and
Terminology necessary
in
surveying job adjustments of handicapped adults.
to interpret diagnostic
managing brain-injured
work with individuals with
reports, classroom techniques for
individuals, preparation to
specific learning disabilities that are related to neurological
dysfunction and concomitant behavior.
42
PROBLEMS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH
IMPAIRED MOTOR DEVELOPMENT
70.562
DIAGNOSTIC AND TEACHING
PRACTICUM IN LEARNING
70.590
DISABILITIES
3 semester hours
Gives the students information and experience with
the
3-6 semester hours
Opportunity to work
problem of individuals with educationally relevant
motor
disabilities.
Covers normal motor development;
formal and informal assessment of motor
skills
to-one and small group basis. Practicum
and prob-
activity
lems; developmental and corrective preschool and elemen-
programs; conditions resulting
tary school
disabilities, self-care,
in
on a one-
in a structured setting
is
the culminating
wherein the teacher will apply the knowledge
previously acquired in academic courses through the inter-
severe motor
pretation of diagnostic reports, evaluating children's needs,
academic, and psycho-social aspects
planning, and carrying out programs and making
recommen-
of physical disability; pre-vocational and vocational adjust-
dations for each child's future educational program.
ment of the physically handicapped; and current
related to research and litigation.
70.591
issues
PRACTICUM IN TEACHING THE
MENTALLY RETARDED AND
PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED
READING AND INTERPRETING
RESEARCH IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
70.565
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
Aids the student
This practicum course
and
in reading, understanding,
service training for teachers
evaluating the results of statistical and behavioral research
carried out
statistical
designed to
who
facilitate in-
are currently certified to
teach the mentally retarded and physically handicapped.
by others. Covers a working knowledge of basic
Students select an area of primary interest; and under closely
terms, an introduction to the type of research
supervised conditions (by the instructor), conduct the project
questions that can be answered by various statistical procedures, a
is
as part of their professional assignment. Permission to
knowledge of the basic steps of hypothesis testing,
comparison of excellent and poor research
register for the course
analysis and
must be obtained from the instructor
assigned to supervise the practicum.
designs, and the development of an ability to detect misuse
of
INTERVENTION
70.592
statistics.
IN GIFTED/
TALENTED EDUCATION
FOUNDATIONS OF BEHAVIOR
DISORDERS
70.570
3 semester hours
Designed
3 semester hours
An
istics
interested in acquiring a gifted/talented master's degree.
information-based course covering the character-
Students, under close supervision by department faculty,
of children with behavior disorders, approaches to
remeditation, general principles of classroom
to facilitate practical training of individuals
select
management,
an area of interest and contract for a project that
enables them to demonstrate a mastery of a set of competen-
simulated problem solving, ideal academic models for
cies considered
children with behavior disorders, research findings, and
Permission to supervise the practicum
sources of information.
instructor.
INTERVENTION WITH BEHAVIOR
DISORDERED INDIVIDUALS
70.571
A field-based experience
to
where majors meet
perform
Observations are made, and feedback
in their
is
to the objectives of the course.
is
required from the
INTERNSHIP
70.595
3-6 semester hours
3 semester hours
and are given assignments
germaine
Internship in special education. Supervision to take
place in schools or educational situations under supervision
in class
of the local supervisor and graduate faculty.
classrooms.
provided. Results
of interventions are shared in group class sessions, and
MASTER'S RESEARCH PAPER
70.599
3-6 semester hours
strategies are multiplied for all.
Opportunity to employ accepted methods of educa-
SEMINAR ON BEHAVIOR DISORDERS
70.572
3 semester hours
A regularly
those
the first
two courses
master's behavior disorders sequence.
with reading
new
problem area of
scheduled seminar group composed of
who have completed
tional person.
will deal
research and discussing implications for
applications, as well as future directions, moral issues
more advanced systems of management and
interest or concern.
lected for the research project
in the
The group
some
The problem area se-
tional research in the solution or intensive study of
and
instruction.
43
must be related
to the
excep-
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Master of Science
in
Communication Disorders
Communication Disorders
Samuel
(Code 74)
Slike, coordinator,
Education of the Hearing Impaired Program
PSYCHOLINGUISTICS
74.460
G. Donald Miller, coordinator,
Audiology Program
Ronald Champoux, coordinator,
3 semester hours
Language
acquisition of
as a psychological
meaning and
ences of verbal and nonverbal antecedent conditions on both
Speech and Language Pathology Program
verbal and nonverbal learning. Descriptive models of lan-
guage mediators
Purposes:
in behavior.
Prerequisite: 74.251,
The purposes of the graduate program
in
phenomenon, nature and
the learning of systems, influ-
communica-
276
APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS IN
74.467
tion disorders are:
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY
3 semester hours
( 1 )
To
prepare clinicians in speech and language
Applications of the psychology of learning to com-
pathology and audiology for schools, hospitals,
and
municative behavior and clinical problems. Current educa-
clinics
tional
and therapeutic trends and practices.
Prerequisite:
(2)
To
74.351
prepare teachers of the hearing impaired
SEMINAR IN SPEECH PATHOLOGY
74.471
Students in speech and language pathology and audi-
ology
who wish
Clinical
to
meet requirements
3 semester hours
for the Certificate of
Surveys the most current diagnostic and
Competence of the American Speech and Hearing
Association should refer to the department's
ments. Students
in
list
of require-
education of the hearing impaired
satisfy the requirements for certification
procedures available
in
discusses the applicability of the procedures to the clinical
may
populations being serviced by the seminar students.
by the Council on
Education of the Deaf.
MEASUREMENT OF HEARING LOSS
74.472
3 semester hours
The anatomy and physiology of the hearing mecha-
Admission Requirements and Prerequisites:
nisms are studied. Etiology of hearing
Admission
to full-time graduate study is subject to an
losses, interpretation
of audiometric evaluations, and available rehabilitative pro-
annual quota with selection made on the basis of under-
cedures are discussed. Laboratory experience
graduate Quality Point Average and the following prerequi-
istration of clinical audiometric evaluation
sites for the areas
( 1 )
of study:
Speech and Language Pathology Audiology
an undergraduate major in
this field or the
Prerequisite: 74.276,
—
make-up of defi-
74.490
ciencies including clinical training and practicum
(2)
Education of the Hearing Impaired
— an under-
must be made up
and
376
to help students identify
to
provide basic, short-term counseling. Stu-dents
group settings as appropriate
to schools
and speech andhear-
ing clinics.
Master's research paper or department paper; courses
74.501
INTRODUCTION TO SIGN LANGUAGE
to fulfill requirements for the desired creden-
3 semester hours
selected subject to the approval of the adviser.
Involves a study of basic sign language vocabulary
and fingerspelling techniques used
Elective Courses:
in
communication with
hearing impaired individuals. Emphasis on developing
proper expressive and receptive
Elective courses
counseling needs
introduced to various counseling strategies in individual and
Required Courses:
tials
admin-
of communicatively disabled individuals and their families
without graduate credit.
and practicum
in the
provided.
COUNSELING COMMUNICATIVELY
DISORDERED INDIVIDUALS AND
THEIR FAMILIES
Designed
gether with courses constituting the equivalent of a minor in
disorders. Deficiencies
is
3 semester hours
graduate curriculum that included teacher certification to-
communication
clinical
speech-language pathology and
may
be chosen with approval of the
adviser from codes 70, 74, and 48.
44
skills.
INTERNSHIP IN SUPERVISION OF
74.504
SEMINAR IN CURRENT CLINICAL
PROCEDURES
74.540
SPEECH AND HEARING PROGRAMS
3-6 semester hours
3 semester hours
Reviews contemporary diagnostic and therapeutic
Present practices and philosophies in public school
are examined. Merits of existing
programs are considered.
Educational structures and national,
state,
and
The
procedures.
local require-
class participates in selecting the specific
instruments for review and study.
ments are reviewed. Research trends and advanced practices
in the field are
considered. Includes analyses or equipment
STUTTERING
74.541
materials, record-keeping procedures, and related materials.
3 semester hours
The development,
SUPERVISION AND ADMINISTRATION
OF SPEECH AND HEARING SERVICES
74.505
diagnosis, and treatment of stutter-
ing disorders with equal emphasis on academic understanding and clinical
management.
3 semester hours
General principles of supervision are examined, and
SPEECH PATHOLOGY PRACTICUM
74.553
professional personnel practices are explored.
6 semester hours
Special clinical problems of clients are considered
OROFACIAL AND SPEECH DISORDERS
74.510
through advanced study and experience. Externships
3 semester hours
The course
deficits
and
will concentrate
their effect
be arranged
on orafacial structured
on speech. Specific attention
in
approved
institutions or schools.
may
Problem
areas and student practicums must be approved by graduate
will be
adviser.
given to clefts of the prepalate and palate and their sequelae
on speech.
CLINICAL PRACTICUM IN
74.554
AUDIOLOGY
NEUROMUSCULAR SPEECH
74.511
3 semester hours
DISORDERS
Hearing losses and deafness affecting the personal
3 semester hours
and socio-economic adjustment of individuals are evaluated
Etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of organic factors
are subjects of intensive study.
Emphasis on
and treated through supervised study and experience.
articulatory
Externships
abnormalities of speech processes caused by cerebral palsy
may
be arranged
approved private and public
in
institutions.
and other neurological impairments. Implications of disorders for developmental age levels are considered.
CLINICAL PRACTICUM IN
74.555
AUDIOLOGY
ADULT APHASIA
74.512
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
The study of language
adults.
Among
See course description for 74.554.
disorders in brain injured
the areas of concentration are the history of
aphasia, the neurological basis for aphasia,
INTERMEDIATE SPEECH AND
LANGUAGE PRACTICUM IN
74.560
symptomatology
of aphasia, associated problems, intelligence and aphasia, the
EDUCATION OF HEARING IMPAIRED
evaluation of language and non-language functions and
3 semester hours
current rehabilitative procedures.
Provides an opportunity to work with hearing impaired children and/or adults. Emphasis
CHILD LANGUAGE DISABILITIES
74.518
is
on speech and
language remediation of hearing impaired individuals.
3 semester hours
A
review of normal language acquisition with primary
emphasis on the application of developmental information
the diagnosis
and habilitation of language disorders
3 semester hours
in
The diagnosis and
children.
clinical
management of functional
and organic voice disorders.
HEARING AIDS AND AUDITORY
74.532
VOICE DISORDERS
74.561
to
74.562
TRAINING
RESEARCH IN SPEECH AND
LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
Theoretical and clinical analyses of literature are
The
application of clinical and non-clinical research
evaluated in relation to educational and other rehabilitative
literature to the solution of treatment
measures available to individuals with serious organic and
in
problems encountered
speech and language pathology.
non-organic hearing problems. Study, interpretation, and
evaluation of
modern instruments and
tests are included.
RESEARCH
74.563
IN
AUDIOLOGY
3 semester hours
The
application of clinical and non-clinical research
literature to the solution of diagnostic
problems encountered
45
and treatment of
in the general practice
of audiology.
SPEECH FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED
74.564
and practicum experience. Students are assigned to approved private and public programs for the hearing impaired
3 semester hours
Study of the principles and techniques used
in
development and formation of the English speech sounds by
the synthetic
and analytic methods with special considera-
tion given to production, classification,
and transmission of
where they work with selected professionals
tion disorders, following the
in communicasame schedules and assuming
responsibilities similar to those of professionals. Arrange-
ments relating
to student interest
must be approved by
program adviser.
speech sounds. Supervised demonstrations and practicums
are an integral part of the course.
PROBLEMS AND TRENDS IN
TEACHING THE HEARING IMPAIRED
74.565
3 semester hours
Current practices and trends
SEMINAR IN COMMUNICATION
DISORDERS
74.571
in
education and welfare
of the hearing impaired. Concerned with psychology, social
3 semester hours
Selected theoretical and clinical areas of communication disorders
and related disciplines. Selected areas may
include clinical and research topics pertaining to student
needs.
adjustment, educational achievement, political and social
viewpoints, learning problems, and vocational competence
of hearing impaired.
New
SEMINAR IN AUDIOLOGY:
SPECIAL PROBLEMS
74.572
techniques and methodologies.
3 semester hours
LANGUAGE FOR THE HEARING
74.566
IMPAIRED
Analysis, interpretation, and study are
made of
selected problems in audiology and related disciplines that
I
3 semester hours
Study of the principles and techniques used
development and correction of language for
in the
may
include education, psychology, otology, rehabilitation,
and other
fields.
the hearing
SEMINAR
systems of natural language development designed for the
IN AUDIOLOGY:
INDUSTRIAL AND PUBLIC
hearing impaired. The step-by-step development of
HEALTH AUDIOLOGY
impaired.
The student
one language system
is
made
is
familiar with leading
74.573
at least
3 semester hours
an area of study for each student.
Problems and programs of hearing conservation
Supervised demonstrations and practicums are an integral
emphasis on legislation and medico-legal questions.
74.567
in
public institutions and industries examined with special
part of the course.
LANGUAGE FOR THE HEARING
and function of the public health and
IMPAIRED
is
II
Role
industrial audiologist
examined.
3 semester hours
Study of structured approaches
to teaching
spoken
SEMINAR IN AUDIOLOGY:
AUDITORY PROBLEMS IN CHILDREN
74.574
and written language, of language assessment devices,
3 semester hours
appropriate lesson planning, etc. Supervised demonstrations
and presentations are an
Congenital and acquired hearing impairment in
integral part of this course.
children
74.568
COMMUNICATION FOR THE
HEARING IMPAIRED
(SIGN LANGUAGE)
is
examined with
differential diagnosis.
special emphasis
on problems of
Educational and social implication of
hearing impairment in children
is
discussed
in
conjunction
with appropriate habilitative procedures.
3 semester hours
Study of the expressive and receptive methods of
communication used by
SEMINAR IN AUDIOLOGY:
THEORETICAL AND CLINICAL
MASKING
74.576
the hearing impaired with emphasis
on new techniques and methodologies.
3 semester hours
74.569
CURRICULAR SUBJECTS FOR THE
HEARING IMPAIRED
3 semester hours
Practices, content,
masking
is
in auditory
measurement
are explored,
and training
offered in clinical masking procedures.
and methods of teaching school
subjects to the hearing impaired are
sis
Neurophysiological and acoustic basis of problems of
examined with empha-
on content and methods rather than theory.
74.580
INDEPENDENT STUDY AND
RESEARCH
3 semester hours
74.570
PRACTICUM WITH THE HEARING
IMPAIRED
Permits students to work under close faculty guid-
ance on library study of specified areas or on individual
6 semester hours
Hearing losses affecting the communicational,
educational, and vocational adjustment of individuals are
evaluated through supervised observation, clinical practice,
research projects
when
particular needs cannot be
registration in regularly scheduled courses.
met by
74.581
INDEPENDENT STUDY AND
RESEARCH
3 semester hours
School of Health Sciences
Lauretta Pierce, director
See course description for 74.580.
74.582
Master of Science
in Nursing
INDEPENDENT STUDY AND
RESEARCH
3 semester hours
See course description for 74.580.
74.584
RESEARCH IN HEARING
IMPAIRMENT
3 semester hours
74.590
PROBLEMS AND SPECIAL TOPICS
IN EDUCATION AND HABILITATION
OF THE HEARING IMPAIRED
Programs of Study:
Bloomsburg University's Department of Nursing
Master of Science
offers a
in
Nursing
in psychiatric/
community
community mental
health,
health and illness.
The programs of study prepare graduates
as clinical specialists in the
sional nursing.
health,
and adult
advanced practice of profes-
A minimum of 36 credits is required for
graduation.
1-6 semester hours
Admission Requirements:
74.599
MASTER'S THESIS
3-6 semester hours
In addition to meeting the admission requirements of
Bloomsburg University,
(1) a bachelor's
NLN
the student
must have:
degree with a nursing major from an
accredited program;
(2) a license to practice nursing in the
(3) at least
one year of
United States;
clinical practice, postbacca-
laureate degree in the area of clinical specialty
by time of
candidacy;
(4) graduate record
analytical):
graduate
examination (verbal, quantitative,
composite score- 1,200 minimum; an under-
QPA of 3.00;
graduate course in (a)
successful completion of an understatistics, (b) research, (c) health
assessment (as separate course or integrated content);
(5) three letters
of professional recommendation;
(6) a narrative submitted about personal
and profes-
sional goals for graduate education. Following a prelimi-
nary review of admission materials, qualified students are
given a personal interview with faculty members.
Note: Applicants
who do
not meet the identified re-
quirements for admission will be considered on an individual basis.
These applicants may be admitted on a provi-
sional basis until such time as identified prerequisites are
completed or potential
abilities for
graduate education are
demonstrated.
Required Courses:
I.
Core Courses - 82.501, 502, 503, 590 (12 semester
hours), n. Clinical Specialization (12 semester hours), and
III.
Elective Courses (12 semester hours).
Elective Courses:
Graduate level courses
will
to fulfill elective requirements
be chosen by the student and an adviser based on career
needs, clinical option requirements, and role development
of clinical nurse specialist. Electives
may be
selected from
courses in psychology, sociology, political science, education, business,
cation,
communication disorders, speech communi-
and nursing.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
for clinical practice.
Students employ the nursing process
with increased experience and accountability as they work
individually and collectively with individuals, families, and
Nursing
team
the interdisciplinary health
(Code 82)
utilized
RESEARCH
82.501
and
initiated as a
variety of hospital and
conduct, and utilize
initiate,
promotion of mental
means of improving
mental health care. Clinical practicum
3 semester hours
Prepares students to
in the
health and the treatment of mental illness. Research
may implement
research in improving the quality of health care for clients.
tor,
community
is
provided
settings
is
the quality of
in a
where students
the roles of clinician, administrator, educa-
consultant, and researcher.
Focuses on the consideration of nursing theories for theoframeworks, the use of appropriate research process
retical
and methodology, and
the planning
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING I
82.511
and development of a
6 semester hours
research proposal.
Focuses on advanced professional practice
in the
community health clinical specialStudents employ advanced knowledge and skills
multifaceted roles of the
CONCEPTUAL MODELS IN NURSING
82.502
3 semester hours
derived from an analysis of nursing theories, models, and
Explores theory building and levels of theory, the
relationship of
models
to theories, the
and major conceptual models
in
do an in-depth analysis of one
community
elements of a model,
nursing practice. Students
specific conceptual
model
ist.
in
nursing.
health nursing practice in implementing health
promotion, maintenance, and restoration strategies with
high-risk individuals, families, and
in a variety
community aggregates
of health care settings. Students assume leader-
ship roles in working independently and interdependently
with clients and health professionals to improve the quality
ROLE THEORY AND DEVELOPMENT
82.503
IN
NURSING PRACTICE
the
components of role theory and
applicability to the students in
advanced
their
development of the
role
weekly seminar session provides
trends and issues on contemporary practice and to formulate
strategies to effect positive change.
clinical practice in
nursing. Students apply principles and strategies inherent in
the theory to problems, issues,
A
opportunities for students to analyze the impact of current
3 semester hours
Examines
of health care delivery.
and concerns
ADULT HEALTH AND ILLNESS
82.512
in functional
NURSING
I
clinical nurse specialist.
6 semester hours
Presents theory content with advanced clinical
PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT
82.504
nursing practice in adult health and illness. Students exam-
3 semester hours
Focuses on broadening students' knowledge and
perspective of physical assessment of individuals across the
life
span. Learning experiences provided to develop a sys-
tematic approach to physical assessment with synthesis of
skills. Emphasis on
component of physical assessment with refer-
ine theoretical formulations in nursing and related disci-
plines to the adult client's ability to adapt to maturational
and
situational stressors. Students utilize the nursing
process with increased expertise and accountability with
cognitive knowledge with psychomotor
health team in the promotion of adult health and the
the wellness
treatment of adult illness. Research skills are enhanced
ence to major health deviations.
through seminar presentations, clinical experiences, and
written course assignments
ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
82.505
3 semester hours
Presents selected aspects of genetic, biochemistry,
physiology, and pharmacology as applied to nursing practice.
in-
dividuals, families, communities, and the interdisciplinary
Embryonic, histologic, and gross anatomical features
aimed
at
improving the quality
of adult health care. Clinical practicums
is
provided
in a
variety of primary, secondary, and tertiary health care
settings
where students begin
to
implement the
clinical
specialist's roles of clinician, administrator, educator, consultant,
and researcher.
of certain organ systems are functionally related to bio-
chemical and physiological mechanisms essential for the
maintenance of a stable
tions
internal environment.
from normal metabolism,
structure,
MANAGEMENT AND
82.513
Some devia-
ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR IN
ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE I
and function are
considered.
3 semester hours
Explores the concepts of organizational styles and
PSYCHIATRIC/MENTAL HEALTH
NURSING I
82.510
6 semester hours
Presents theory concurrent with advanced clinical
practice in psychiatric/mental health nursing. Students
examine
theoretical formulations in nursing
disciplines and select a conceptual
and related
framework
as a
model
theories of
management behavior
clinical specialist in
related to the role of the
advanced nursing
practice.
Focuses on
leadership theories, strategies for motivation and change,
concepts of power and influence, and organizational
decision making.
INDEPENDENT STUDY
82.514
3 semester hours
The student works with
a faculty preceptor in con-
ducting an individualized study related to a particular area
of clinical interest.
PSYCHIATRIC/MENTAL HEALTH
NURSING II
82.530
3 semester hours
Advanced
professional practice in the multifaceted
roles of the clinical nurse specialist in psychiatric/mental
knowledge of theories
health care. Students apply advanced
and
skills in the
provision of mental health care to clients in
a variety of settings and collaboratively with clients and
other health professionals in improving the quality of mental
health care delivery.
Weekly seminar
sessions provide
opportunities to apply theory to practice as students analyze
problems, issues, and concerns
professional practice as a
in
psychiatric/mental health clinical nurse specialist.
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING
82.531
II
6 semester hours
Provides the student opportunity for advanced profes-
community settings in the
community health clinical nurse
sional practice in a variety of
multifaceted roles of the
specialist.
Focuses on analysis of risk factors of existing
and/or potential health problems as they occur
munity
at the
com-
Students assume positions of responsibility,
level.
functioning both independently and collaboratively with
clients
and other health professionals
in
improving the
community. Weekly
quality of health care delivery in the
seminar sessions emphasize aspects of health planning.
Opportunity
is
provided for the application of theory to
practice as students analyze problems, issues, and concerns
in professional practice as a
specialist.
community
Clinical practicum
community
settings.
is
health clinical nurse
provided
Arrangements
in a variety
of
relative to the clinical
practicum are mutually derived by faculty, students, and
appropriate agency personnel.
82.532
ADULT HEALTH AND ILLNESS
NURSING
II
6 semester hours
Concentrates on advanced professional nursing
practice as a clinical nurse specialist within a specialized
area of adult health and illness. Through independent study
of current concepts, trends, and research within the specialized area of adult health and illness, students apply ad-
vanced knowledge of theories and
skills in the
provision of
adult health care to clients in a variety of settings. Students
enhance the multifaceted roles of the
ist in
clinical nurse special-
adult health and illness by assuming leadership posi-
tions in a health care setting
and functioning both independ-
ently and collaboratively with clients and other health pro-
fessionals in improving the quality of adult health care delivery.
Weekly seminars provide
opportunities to analyze
current concepts, practices, trends, issues, and research
within the specialized area of adult health and illness as a
clinical nurse specialist.
CAMPUS MAP
Key
to
Campus Map
6.
Carver Hall
Heating Plant
Tri-level Parking
Elwell Residence Hall
Scranton Commons
Schuylkill Residence Hall
7.
Old Science Hall
8.
Lycoming Residence Hall
Kehr Union Building
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
9.
10.
Montour Residence
11.
Greenhouse
Hall
Shop
12.
Carpenter's
13.
Walter Simon Hall
14.
May Building
15.
University Bookstore
Campus Security
Luzerne Residence Hall
16.
&
Northumberland Residence Hall
Columbia Residence Hall
Benjamin Franklin Hall
Navy Hall
Haas Center for the Arts
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
(Mitrani Hall)
Center
Harvey A. Andruss Library
Bakeless Center for the Humanities
22. Hartline Science
23.
24.
25. SutliffHall
Gymnasium
McCormick Human Services Center
Centennial
26.
27.
Waller Administration Building
Residence
(Buckalew Place)
30. Physical Education Facility
31. Boyd Buckingham Maintenance
Center
28.
29. President's
32.
Alumni House
33.
Nelson Fieldhouse
Redman Stadium
34.
35. Stitley
Dome Building
36. Storage Facility (not
40. Storage Facility (not
41. Training
shown on map)
shown on map)
and Information Processing
Office
42.
Ground Crew Office
I
50
Visitor Parking
INDEX
Academic
Policies
6
Graduate Assistantships
4
Accounting
31
Graduate Categories
6
Accreditation
8
Graduate Council
3
Administrators
3
Graduate Courses
Candidacy
8
open
Advisers
6
transferring credits
Application for Admission
4
Graduate Programs
5
Anthropology
19
Graduate Student Categories
6
Admission
to
4
to undergraduates
7
13-16
Graduation
8
art history
14-15
Housing
2
art studio
15-16
Information Processing
29
Art
gallery,
permanent collection,
slide collection
general and art education
Interdisciplinary Studies
10
14
Instructional Technology
27-28
14
Library
2
6
Living Accommodations
2
Auditing Courses
4
Management
31-32
Biology
20-23
Marketing
32
Bloomsburg University
1-2
Marine Science
24-25
Attendance
at
Classes
location
2
Mass Communications
13
mission
1
Master of Arts
10,16
organization
2
in art studio
13-14
Business Administration
30
in art history
13-14
Business Education
28-29
Calendar, Graduate
3
Master of Business Administration
30-3
Categories of Graduate Students
6
Master of Education
10
Campus Map
50
in
biology
21
College of Arts and Sciences
11
in
business education
28
College of Business
28
in
elementary education
36
in
reading
38
College of Professional Studies
33
Communication Disorders
44-47
Communication
12
Communication Studies
12-13
in
communication
Master of Science
1
23
in early
childhood
education
35
20-21
Council of Trustees
3
in
biology
Course Information
7
in
communication
disorders
44
credit
7
course load
7
in instructional
numbering
7
in nursing
47
5
in special education
40
Degrees
Doctor of Education
in
elementary education
35
technology
26
exceptional persons
40
gifted/talented
40-41
Economics
17
Master's Thesis/Departmental Paper
7
Educational Foundations
33-35
Numbering of Courses
7
Educational Supervision
39-40
Nursing
48-49
Office Systems
29
36-37
Physics
24-25
Examinations
7
Placement
6
Fees and Refunds
4
Political Science
17-18
Finance
32
Professional Studies
35
Financial Help/ Assistantships
4
Psychology
19-20
General Information
2
Reading
38-39
Grades
7
Refunds
4
Elementary and Early Childhood
Education
51
Registration
4
Repeating Courses
7
School of Education
33
School of Health Sciences
47
Secondary Education
39
Semester Course Load
7
Sociology
18-19
Special Education
41-43
Student Responsibility
6
Supervisory Certificate Program
5
N- 1 2
certificate
program
K- 1 2
certificate
program
39
39-40
Time Limit
6
Transcripts
8
7
Transferring Credit
Withdraw, permission
to
7
Bloomsburg University
without regard
is
committed
to
providing equal educational
to race, color, religion, sex, age,
and employment
national origin, ancestry,
handicap. Vietnam era status as veterans, or union membership. The university
action
and
will take positive steps to provide
opportunities for all persons
affectional or sexual preference,
life style,
is
additionally committed to affirmative
such educational opportunities. Inquiries
may
Affirmative Action, Waller Administration Building, Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg,
389-4526.
be directed to the Director of
PA
1
781
5,
Telephone: (71
7)
BLOOMSBURG
UNIVERSITY
A STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION UNIVERSITY
BLOOMSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
17815
•
717/3894316
UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE STUDIES —
19884989
.
WHAT'S INSIDE
. .
Our Mission
1
1988-89 Graduate Calendar
Our People
3
How You Apply
4
Graduate Programs
5
Academic Policies
Admission to Candidacy
for a Master's Degree
6
Graduate Catalog
Interdisciplinary Studies
2
8
9-49
10
Master of Arts in
Communication
Masters of Arts in Art Studio
and Art History
Master of Science in Biology
Master of Education in
Biology
Master of Science in
Instructional Technology
Master of Education in
Business Education
Master of Business
Administration
Master of Science in Early
Childhood Education
Master of Education in
Elementary Education
Master of Education in
Reading
11
13
20
21
26
28
30
35
36
38
Supervisory Certificate
Program
Master of Science in Special
Education
Master of Science in
Communication Disorders
Master of Science in Nursing
39
40
44
47
.
OUR MISSION
Graduate programs
at
Bloomsburg
University of Pennsylvania will provide
you with the challenge and the
opportunity to use your skills and
talents to the fullest. You will be
encouraged to set high goals and to
work hard to achieve those goals. Our
programs are more designed to help
you attain excellence in your chosen
Whether studying full time or part
you
be prepared to provide
leadership in your profession and to
make important contributions to
time,
will
society.
H Who we are...
Bloomsburg University of
is one of 14 universities
in the Pennsylvania State System of
Higher Education. We have the best of
both worlds: our association with the
State System gives us the resources
and the ability to provide excellent
undergraduate and postbaccalaureate
education; yet we're small enough to
treat every student as an individual,
not a number.
Pennsylvania
field.
In return, Bloomsburg will provide
you with the opportunity to grow and
the chance to reach your full potential.
Graduate studies
at
stress critical
thinking and creative
solving.
—
—
Bloomsburg
in the arts, sciences, or humanities
problem
. .
We
offer five undergraduate
programs, master's degree programs in
several fields, and a doctorate of study
program in elementary education that
is offered in cooperation with Indiana
University of Pennsylvania.
Granted university status in 1983,
Bloomsburg is organized into three
colleges; Arts and Sciences, Business,
and Professional Studies; and two
schools, Graduate Studies and
Extended Programs.
The Harvey A. Andruss Library
Bloomsburg has more than 307,000
bound volumes,
at
1.4 million microtexts,
and a 375-volume rare
book collection. The library can
accommodate 400 readers and uses a
1,382 periodicals
computerized data base with dial-up
access to 175
I
files.
Where we live...
The Town of Bloomsburg is located
along the banks of the Susquehanna
River, about 80 miles north of
Harrisburg. You'll find a delicate
balance in Bloomsburg
the kind of
country living and friendliness you'd
expect from a community of 12,000;
along with the cosmopolitan flavor of a
—
college campus of 6,500 students from
both rural and urban areas throughout
the Commonwealth and across the
nation.
Bloomsburg does not provide
on-campus graduate housing during
the regular school year, but there are
many fine places to live
community. The
in
our
Residence
university's
Life Office maintains a
campus housing. Meals
list
of off-
are available for
graduate students throughout the
at our dining facility,
Scranton Commons. The Kehr Union
has a snack bar. Residence halls are
open to graduate students during
summer sessions. For more information about housing, contact the
Director of Residence Life, Luzerne
Residence Hall, Bloomsburg
University, Bloomsburg, PA 17815,
school year
(717) 389-4089. Bloomsburg is served
by two interstate bus lines, and two
community airports are about an hour's
drive away.
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1988-89
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GRADUATE CALENDAR
Fall Semester,
1988
Labor Day
. .
..
August 19, 1988
Monday, August 29, 1988
Monday, September, 5, 1988
Tuesday, September 6, 1988
Last day for graduate registration
Classes begin at 6
.
Friday,
p.m
— no classes
Last day to drop a class
Last day to submit application for
December graduation
Last day to withdraw
from
a class
....
Scheduling begins for spring semester
.
Thanksgiving recess begins at 1:50 p.m.
Classes resume at 8 a.m
Monday, October 3, 1988
Tuesday, October 18, 1988
Monday, October 24, 1988
Wednesday, November 23, 1988
Monday, November 28, 1988
Last day for completion of master's
thesis, departmental paper, and/or
December 9, 1988
December 10, 1988
Monday, December 12, 1988
Saturday, December 17, 1988
Sunday, December 18, 1988
comprehensive examinations
Friday,
Last day of classes
Saturday,
Final examinations begin
Final examinations
end
Commencement
I
Spring Semester, 1989
p.m
Last day to drop a class
Final date to submit application for
9,
1989
16,
1989
23,
1989
May
Tuesday, January 31, 1989
graduation
Last day to withdraw
from
a class
....
Spring recess begins
Scheduling begins for 1989 summer
sessions, and for 1989 fall semester
Spring Weekend begins
March 7, 1989
March 11, 1989
Monday, March 20, 1989
Tuesday,
Saturday,
Classes resume at 8 a.m
Classes resume at 6
.
Monday, January
Monday, January
Monday, January
Last day for graduate registration
Classes begin at 6
.
at
10 p.m.
.
p.m
.
.
.
Monday, March
20, 1989
March 24, 1989
Monday, March 27, 1989
Friday,
Last day for completion of master's
thesis, departmental paper, and/or
comprehensive examinations
Last day of classes
Commencement
1,
1989
May 6, 1989
Monday, May 8, 1989
Saturday, May 13, 1989
Sunday, May 14, 1989
Saturday,
Final examinations begin
Final examinations
Monday, May
end
Please be aware that Bloomsburg might need to adjust the calendar
Your graduate adviser can give you exact dates for your program.
dates.
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OUR PEOPLE
I
. .
Administrators...
HARRY AUSPRICH, President
B.S.,
New York State University
College
at Buffalo;
Graduate Council...
M. CHRISTINE ALICHNIE
Associate Professor, Nursing
Ph.D., Michigan State University
Professor, Mathematics
and
Computer Science
BETTY D. ALLAMONG, Provost and
Director, Institute for Interactive
Vice President of Academic Affairs
B.S., M.A., Ph.D., West Virginia
Technologies
University
CHARLES H. CARLSON, Acting
Dean, School of Graduate Studies
San Jose State College;
M.A., Ed.D., Columbia University
B.A.,
Council of
Trustees...
John Dorin, chairperson Montoursville
Stanley G. Rakowsky, vice
chairperson
HAROLD BAILEY
J.
M.S., University of Wisconsin;
H
JOHN S. BAIRD JR.
Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
CHARLES H. CARLSON
Assistant Vice President for
Ramona H.
Clearfield
Alley, secretary
Elbern H. Alkire Jr.
Berwick
Emmaus
Robert W. Buehner Jr.
Danville
Karen A. Cameron
Bloomsburg
LaRoy G. Davis
Feasterville
Gerald E. Malinowski
Mount Carmel
Kevin M. O'Connor
Plains
Richard F. Wesner
Danville
Gail A. Zurick
Sunbury
Academic Affairs
Acting Dean, School of Graduate
I
Studies
ELLEN CLEMENS
Advisers to the
Associate Professor, Business
Council of
Education and Office
Administration
JAMES R. LAUFFER
Association of Pennsylvania State
College and University Faculties
LEWIS CORREALE
Graduate Student, Reading Clinic
FREDERICK C. HILL
Professor, Biological
and Allied
Health Sciences
Curriculum and
Foundations
Professor,
J.
Professor,
KARPINSKI
Communication Disorders
and Special Education
ROBERT B. KOSLOSKY
Associate Professor, Art
HOWARD K. MACAULEY
Dean, College of Professional
Studies
RENEEMONAHAN
Graduate Student, Communication
Disorders and Special Education
HOWARD N. SCHREIER
Associate Professor,
Communication
Studies
MELVYN L. WOODWARD
Professor,
Marketing and
Management
ROBERT P. YORI
Acting Dean, College of Business
3
JOHN W. THOMAS
Bloomsburg University Alumni
Association
VETO TALANCA
JOHN R. HRANITZ
ANDREW
Trustees...
American Federation of State,
County, and Municipal Employees
SEAN MULLEN
Community Government
Association
HARRY AUSPRICH
President,
Bloomsburg University
.
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HOW YOU
Bloomsburg often offers graduate
courses at other locations in the
APPLY
Commonwealth. These graduate
courses are open to students who
. .
Entrance requirements to graduate
Bloomsburg University vary
depending on the program you choose.
Most applicants will need to take either
the Graduate Record Exam or the
studies at
not enrolled in a master's program at
Bloomsburg; but these students must
get approval from the dean of graduate
studies to enroll in the class.
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Miller Analogies Test.
are
Fees
.
H
Refunds...
If you must drop a course, you
might receive a partial refund of course
fees, depending on which week you
withdraw. Through the second week,
you will receive 80 percent of your fee;
in the third week, 70 percent; in the
fourth week, 60 percent; in the fifth
week, 50 percent. There is no refund
after the fifth week.
.
Also, applicants for graduate
programs at Bloomsburg should have
an undergraduate quality point average
of 2.0 or higher.
To
receive a graduate admission
application form, contact the Office of
Graduate Studies, Waller Administration Building, Bloomsburg
University, Bloomsburg, PA 17815,
(717) 3894227.
If you are a Pennsylvania resident,
each semester hour will cost $102. Outof-state residents pay $1 13 for each
semester hour.
H
Here
Bloomsburg has several options to
help graduate students financially.
•
official undergraduate transcript and a
non-refundable $15 application fee.
requirements.
Check with the
•
if
to four semester credit hours; $5
if you are taking five to eight
semester hours; and $10 if you
are taking nine or more semester
application process.
hours.
most students are granted assistantships
for one semester at a time; a few
A student health service fee of $20
you are taking nine or more
on Page
do not have
•
•
A graduation and diploma fee of
is
$10.
fee.
Bloomsburg has an option activities
The fee gives you the use of various
You may audit
a graduate course for
improvement. You follow the
regular application process we've just
self
outlined.
You must
required.
The
dean
is
also pay all fees
approval of the graduate
required.
When you audit a
a week of
work; or "quarter-time", which require
10 hours a week of work. Graduate
students
who receive half-time
recreational facilities
on campus.
is
It
two semesters, or $20
are granted a full waiver of tuition,
along with a stipend of $1,058.75 for
the semester.
sessions
fee.
Assistantships are either "half-time",
Late registration fee
take the graduate course during the
graduate application
students are granted assistantships
of tuition, along with a stipend of
$2,117.50 for the semester. Students
one semester; the cost during summer
than a full load of classes
to graduate. Undergraduate students
also need the recommendation of their
undergraduate adviser and must pay the
how the assistantships work:
assistantships are granted a full waiver
certain conditions. First, they can only
less
own
$10. (This does not cover your cost
of renting academic regalia).
costs $35 for
must need
Here's
its
which require 20 hours
to pay this fee.
undergraduates may register for
graduate courses, but only under
semester they will complete their
undergraduate degree. Second, they
Each department has
who receive quarter-time assistantships
8.
Present Bloomsburg University
students.
under a two semester contract.
for a master's degree; these requireare explained
A limited number of graduate
you are taking one
semester hours. Those who are
taking eight or less semester hours
Graduate Studies for information on
admission requirements for the program you choose.
ments
Assistantships...
assistantships are available for full-time
if
Office of
Admission to graduate courses does
not bind the university to admit
students to candidacy for a master's
degree. Certain requirements must be
met before you can become a candidate
A student community building
fee of $2.50
You return the form along with an
Some graduate programs at
Bloomsburg have additional admission
are the other required fees:
Financial Help/
for
$2 a week.
Graduate
the
assistants are limited in
number of semester hours they can
take during their assistantships (see
All students taking nine or
more
Page
7).
semester hours are required to have
health insurance. Students can opt to
available in selected fields of study.
enroll in the university's student health
Also, the Pennsylvania Higher
plan; or they can
show evidence of
Some
federal fellowships
Education Assistance Agency Loan
insurance under a comparable plan. For
more information, contact the
Program
Bloomsburg University Health Center,
for graduate students.
McCormick Human Services Center,
Room 3213, Bloomsburg, PA
17815,
(717) 389-4452.
is
available.
And Bloomsburg
can arrange student work-study funds
For more information, contact:
Bloomsburg University, Office of
Financial Aid, Bloomsburg,
Please be aware that
change without notice.
course you are not required to take
tests, upon completion of an audited
course, a grade of
is recorded on
V
your transcript.
4
all
fees
can
may be
PA
17815.
.
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
.
.
Bloomsburg University
offers
master's programs in education, the
arts,
business,
and
science.
I
Supervisory
Certificate Program...
The Supervisory Certificate
The Master of Education is offered in:
•
Biology
Program
•
Elementary Education
Reading
supervisors the needed
•
is
designed to give frontline
skills to
administer programs and departments,
and to manage both professional and
The Master of Arts
•
•
•
is
offered
non-professional employees.
in:
Art Studio
Art History
Communication
Supervisory Certificate Programs
are offered in these areas:
•
•
The Master of Science
is
offered
in:
Biology
•
•
Communication Disorders
•
Social Studies
(audiology, speech pathology,
•
education of the hearing impaired)
•
•
Early Childhood Education
•
•
Special Education (behavior
•
Reading
School Health Services
Elementary Education
Mathematics
disorders, learning disabilities,
•
Science
mental retardation, gifted/talented,
•
Special Education
•
Nursing
•
Instructional Technology
The Master of Business Administration
offered
•
in:
Business Administration
Bloomsburg also
offers a
Doctorate
of Education in cooperation with
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
(IUP). This
is
a cooperative doctoral
program in elementary education that
combines the resources of both
institutions.
The program includes areas of
concentration in:
• curriculum and supervision;
•
administration;
•
reading;
•
early childhood education;
•
educational psychology; and special
education.
Students take courses at both
Bloomsburg and IUP, and the doctoral
committee guiding the dissertation
consists of faculty from both
institutions.
If you are interested in this doctoral
degree program, you should contact Dr.
William O'Bruba or Dr. John Hranitz
at
Foreign Language
Curriculum and Instruction
•
exceptional persons)
is
•
Communication
Early Childhood Education
Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg,
PA
17815.
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.
ACADEMIC POLICIES
Here
are the responsibilities of a
graduate student at Bloomsburg
I
. .
Graduate Student
Categories,..
University:
Category 540 is for students who
have no undergraduate deficiencies for
the master's degree program they are
pursuing.
student must be in this
category to be eligible for admission to
candidacy for a master's degree (see
Page 8).
A
•
•
Each student
graduate students.
graduation in his or her
field.
Category 510 includes students who
do not intend to earn a master's degree
While graduate
and
advisers
and other matters
rest
staff will
on courses
with the
student.
Each student should identify any
undergraduate weakness or
deficiency and discuss them with
graduate advisers. (Such weaknesses
might include, but are not limited to,
not having proper undergraduate
prerequisites for the desired graduate
program).
•
Each student
is
expected to complete
the requirements for a master's
degree within six calendar years. This
Bloomsburg. This
the category for
students who are auditing a course or
enrolled in the supervisory certificate
at
is
program. In some cases, students will
be transferred to this category from one
of the other categories.
Students in category 510 may apply
530 or category
540. But no more than 12 semester
hours earned in category 510 may be
later applied toward a master's degree,
except when granted special permission
by the dean of graduate studies.
for transfer to category
Category 520
students
is
for graduate
who plan to earn a master's
includes courses accepted by transfer.
whose undergraduate
record shows a quality point average
(Bloomsburg will grant extensions for
(QPA) of less than
sufficient reason,
upon application to
degree, but
2.25. If a student in
this category earns a
QPA of 3.0 or
the dean of graduate studies and with
higher in the
approval of the student's adviser. This
hours of graduate study at Bloomsburg
University, he or she is eligible for
transfer to categories 530 or 540.
extension must be requested before
the six-year period ends).
•
five categories of
for satisfying requirements for
assist students, decisions
•
Bloomsburg has
will take responsibility
Students are expected to attend all
classes and take all examinations.
Absences from graduate classes are
granted only for urgent and verifiable
reasons; students granted an absence
from class can expect assistance from
professors in making up work or
examinations.
first six
to nine semester
Otherwise, the student is transferred
to category 510 after completing nine
semester hours.
Category 530
is
for students
who
plan to earn a master's degree, but have
not yet corrected undergraduate
who have not
completed any required admissions
deficiencies, or
tests.
The
student
is
automatically
transferred to category 540
when his
or her adviser certifies that the
student has corrected undergraduate
deficiencies
and has taken
tests.
6
all
required
A
student in category 540 who is
not admitted to master's candidacy
after completing 12 semester hours is
transferred to category 510, unless the
graduate dean grants a time extension.
Category 550 is for students
admitted to candidacy for a master's
degree. Students can be transferred
from category 550 to category 510 if
their QPA falls below 3.0, or if they do
not complete their graduate program
within the required
six years.
H
Advisers...
Students in categories 520, 530, 540,
semester hour for 15 hours of
lecture-discussion work plus final
point of the semester, the grade
examinations.
is
the withdrawal
and 550, along with students enrolled
Courses numbered 500 or higher
in the Supervisory Certificate Program,
in
The
course number) are graduate courses.
Courses numbered lower than 500 in
open
to serve as a consultant in planning
this catalog are also
your program;
undergraduates. Graduate students
to help
•
to certify the courses you
may
numbered lower than 500 toward a
do choose
H
degree candidacy;
•
and to arrange
examination
for a
(if
graduate program you choose).
The dean of graduate studies, upon
recommendation of the department
involved, appoints advisers.
Students in category 510 are not
assigned advisers, but they regard the
dean of graduate studies as their adviser
and interpreting
academic regulations.
Transferring Credits...
You may transfer up
comprehensive
required by the
to six semester
hours in graduate courses taken at
another approved college or university.
You must have taken the courses or
courses in residence, and they must
cover content required in your master's
program at Bloomsburg. Also, you
must have earned a grade of B or
higher. Pass/fail grades are not
accepted.
for choosing courses
I
passing the
semester's midpoint).
V—
CR —
Audit
Course repeated.
To
QPA, follow this process: 1.
number of qualifying
points for each grade by the number of
figure
multiply the
these points;
to endorse your application for
is
and E otherwise. The
semester hours for that course;
master's degree.
as part of your degree program;
•
the student
mid-
to advanced
apply only 12 semester hours of courses
you choose courses;
•
after the
registrar establishes the
of the
this catalog (the last three digits
•
if
course,
are assigned graduate advisers.
duties of the advisers are:
W
is
Grades...
3.
divide this total
2. add
by the
sum of the semester hours for all grades
used in your computation. When a
course has been repeated, use only the
last entry. (A course may be repeated
only once).
I
Examinations...
As part of your master's degree
requirement, a comprehensive
examination might be required. Also,
an examination in defense of a master's
thesis
is
usually required of students
who choose to write a thesis.
Grades for graduate courses
A—
H
work
that exhibits independence
Course Information...
and
intellectual maturity (4 quality
Students register for graduate
courses through the Registar's Office,
except for students in category 510,
who submit registration materials
directly to the Office of the Dean of
Graduate Studies.
The maximum course
load each
semester for a full-time student is 12
semester hours. For students employed
B
—
C—
D—
E—
—
I
however, the maximum
course load each semester is six
semester hours. For half-time graduate
assistants,
the
nine semester hours; for quartertime graduate assistants, nine to 12
semester hours.
six to
For summer sessions, the maximum
course load is one semester hour per
week of full-time course work. (For
example,
if
the
summer
weeks, then the
load that session
is
session
is
six
maximum course
six
semester hours).
measured in terms of
semester hours, at the rate of one
Credit
is
Good (3
Fair,
RI
—
work toward
Master's Thesis/
Paper...
a
If a master's thesis
is
included in
limits (2 quality points)
the student's program, a committee
Not acceptable
appointed by the dean of graduate
in a master's
degree program
Failing
work
(1
quality point)
(0 quality points)
Incomplete; work must be
completed within four months
unless the dean of graduate
adequate reason. If the work is
not made up, the grade is
changed to N, and the student is
denied further opportunity to
complete the work.
Removal of incomplete grade.
N — No grade, no credit.
R — Research in progress.
W—
I
Departmental
quality points)
acceptable
studies extends the period for
maximum course load is
Overloads are rarely permitted.
points)
master's degree program, within
full'time,
full
are:
Distinguished, scholarly
studies
is
from individuals nominated by
The committee
the student's adviser.
guides the study, approves the thesis in
both form and content, arranges for the
defense, certifies satisfactory completion of the thesis, and determines the
grade.
Some
master's degree requirements
include a departmental paper.
Such
a
paper is interpreted as one that grows
out of a course and therefore does not
require special registration or carry
its
own credit. Completion of a departmental paper must be certified by the
Withdrawn with approval of the
adviser as part of the application for
dean of graduate
graduation.
studies.
(The
graduate student must apply to
the dean for permission to with-
draw. If this permission
is
requested before midpoint of
the semester, the grade is W. If
7
.
ADMISSION TO CANDIDACY FOR A
MASTER'S DEGREE
. .
Each program
that leads to a
master's degree at
•
Bloomsburg
The
application
grades below a
C
Courses with
earn no credit toward
credit.
a master's degree.
Students must meet the following
conditions for admission to candidacy
for a master's degree:
•
The
•
Transcripts of all undergraduate and
student must be in category 540.
previous graduate study must be on
file with the dean of graduate studies.
Students should apply for candidacy
after completing nine semester hours
of graduate work; students must
apply for candidacy before completing 12 semester hours. Under certain
circumstances, the dean may grant an
on Page
2 of
Students applying for candidacy for
the Master of Education degree must
have evidence of a valid teaching
completion of thesis
and department papers, comprehensive
examinations, etc. These are deadlines,
but you should plan to complete each
segment before the due date, whenever
for graduation,
•
certificate.
possible.
Your admission
for candidacy to a
master's degree might be deferred
if
courses you need are unavailable
because of limited class size. If this
happens, you'll be put on a priority
waiting list for required courses.
You may
request a graduate
through the Registrar's
Office. This may be done by letter, or
by filling out a form available at the
Registrar's Office. Cost per transcript
transcript
is
$2.
Once you have been accepted
as a candidate for a master's degree,
•
graduate calendar
this catalog gives deadlines for applying
University requires at least 30 semester
hours of graduate
The
must be endorsed by
the student's adviser.
you are eligible to use the service of
Bloomsburg University's Career
Development and Placement Center.
H
Graduation.,.
extension.
You must have
a
cumulative
QPA of
I
Accreditation...
Bloomsburg University is accredited
by the Commission of Higher Education for the Middle States Association
of the Colleges and Schools and the
National Council for the Accreditation
of Teacher Education.
3.0 or higher to graduate with a
master's degree
from Bloomsburg.
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MOB
S
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.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Interdisciplinary Courses
(Code 09)
HISTORY AND POLITICS OF
09.401
THE USSR
3 semester hours
This course seeks to give students sufficient back-
ground
in history
and
political science to enable the student
to better understand the
USSR.
It
will provide
them with
some
of the major developments in the Soviet Union since
1917
in
order to
make contemporary
more understandable. Combining
affairs in that country
lectures,
outside speakers, readings, and discussion,
fdms,
it
slides,
will serve to
give them sufficient background to more readily evaluate
what they
will experience while in the
SOCIALISM:
09.427
USSR.
THEORY AND HISTORY
3 semester hours
A
survey of socialist philosophies from Biblical times
to present concentrating
Lenin, and
Mao
on the theories of Marx, Engels,
and including review of the major
historical
events surrounding socialist development.
SPECIAL TOPICS
09.580-589
1-3 semester hours
Special Topics provides an opportunity for graduate
students from any graduate program to expand their
knowledge from a previously learned experience or to
explore a
basis.
new
learning experience not offered on a regular
Each special topics course can carry from one
to
three semester hours. Prerequisites for each special topic
will be
09.590
determined by the instructor.
GRADUATE INTERNSHIP
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 experience across disciplines at a graduate level.
09.599
MASTER'S THESIS
3-6 semester hours
10
COLLEGE OF
ARTS AND SCIENCES
•
At the conclusion of the semester
in
which
students complete 24 semester hours of course-
work, an application for a comprehensive examination
must be
hour essay
filed.
test that
The comprehensive is a six
students' knowledge
examines
of philosophy, theory, and application of material
covered
Master of Arts
in
Communication
Entrance Requirements:
in
courses taken to that point but must
include at least three of the four core courses.
•
The comprehensive examination will be read and
at least three members of the grad-
evaluated by
•
A bachelor's degree
university with a
and a
QPA of 3.0
uate faculty.
from a recognized college or
minimum
overall
on a 4.0 scale
QPA of 2.75
in the major.
•
on the examination or any
In the event of failure
part thereof, the student will be given
•
A minimum
courses including, but not limited
to,
one oppor-
tunity to retake the part(s) failed.
of 2-3 basic speech communication
public
speaking, interpersonal communication, survey of
•
Students anticipating continued graduate work in
program
recommended
communication, persuasion, business
a doctoral
communications,
23.598 Master's Research Project. This option
etc.
Applicants without such
would be taken
preparation will be expected to enroll as auditors
in
are
in lieu
to enroll in
of one three credit course
not including core courses.
25.104 Interpersonal Communication and/or
other course(s) as determined by the graduate
Retention Requirements:
committee.
•
Three
letters
of recommendation from under-
graduate professors or others
ability to
comment on
to successfully
who have
•
Students must maintain a
for
the
all
minimum
the applicant's potential
complete a graduate program.
•
A minimum
grade of
B must be earned
in
the four core courses. Students unable to
•
•
GPA
of 3.0
courses taken.
requirement
may
each of
meet
be given the opportunity to
The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) with a minimum score of 950 combined on the verbal
this
and quantitative
stances by the graduate faculty committee.
A one-page
retake a course after a review of special circum-
tests.
statement describing the student's
Elective Courses:
objectives, goals, and direction in enrolling in
•
the program.
A minimum
of nine semester hours of courses
offered by the Department of
•
Applicants
who do
Communication
Studies.
not meet each of the require-
ments may request an interview with program
graduate faculty to discuss special circumstances
or
may
petition in writing for a waiver of the
Completion Requirements:
A minimum of 30 graduate credits
must be
earned.
•
•
The following four core courses are required:
23.501 Nature of Communication
23.502 Interpersonal Communication
25.445 Organizational Communication
25.501 Introduction to Communication
Research
Beyond
the core courses, students will select
classes in keeping with their specific academic
and career
interests in consultation with the
graduate adviser.
A maximum
of nine semester hours of courses
offered in other departments as approved by the
student's adviser.
entrance requirement(s).
•
•
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
theorists.
Methods of
the critics during antiquity, the inter-
mediate period (1600-1850), and methods of the modern
critics.
Communication
(Code 23)
HISTORY AND CRITICISM OF
AMERICAN PUBLIC ADDRESS
25.503
NATURE OF COMMUNICATION
23.501
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
Primarily a theoretical survey of the major categories
of the field of communication.
3 semester hours
A
application of rhetoric in
America
in
terms of the speaker,
speech, and times. American speakers selected from a
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
23.502
Evaluation and discussion of the development and
survey of the changing roles of laws, customs, and
expectations as they relate to social interaction between
cross-section in history prestudied from the viewpoints of
biographical background nature, and extent of speaking,
audience reaction, the speaker's basic ideas, his or her
preparation, arrangement and style, basic philosophy, and
platform behavior.
people of one culture or of different cultures.
A
and
survey of the history and theory of radio, televifilm. Theoretical
ORATORY
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
sion,
BRITISH
25.504
NON-PRINT MEDIA
23.503
emphasis combined with
practical experience gained through field trips
and media
Burke, Fox, Sheridan, George, Bevan, Churchill, and
other orators in the 17th through the 20th centuries. Analysis
of
style, philosophies, effectiveness,
and
their contribu-
tion to rhetoric theory.
projects.
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
An
in-depth examination of publishing from the
historical, theoretical,
and other
critical
The ancient
concepts of these
critical
3 semester hours
rhetoricians Aristotle and Plato, Cicero.
Longinus, and Quintilian. Emphasis
viewpoints.
MASTER'S RESEARCH PROJECT
23.598
ANCIENT RHETORIC
25.505
PRINT MEDIA
23.504
men
on the analysis and
is
with a study of later interpre-
tations of their works.
CURRENT PROBLEMS IN SPEECH
25.510
Independent research on a topic approved by the
ACTIVITIES
student's adviser(s).
3 semester hours
Current speech practices in the secondary school.
Methods of
Communication Studies
initiating,
improving, and expanding speech
programs.
(Code 25)
ADVANCED PERSUASION AND
PROPAGANDA
25.515
ORGANIZATIONAL
COMMUNICATION
25.445
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
An explanation of theoretical and
how communication patterns develop in
practical aspects of
sion and propaganda. Practical application of the techniques
by each
tion
overview of the
fields of research in
communica-
and an examination of the contributions of professional
student.
ADVANCED ORAL INTERPRETATION
25.520
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
An
attitude modification through persua-
organizations.
INTRODUCTION TO
COMMUNICATION RESEARCH
25.501
Techniques of
Understanding and appreciation of
developing
skill in
literature
through
reading aloud. Selecting, adapting, and
preparing material for presentation in high school classes.
speech communication organizations, graduate studies, and
Prerequisite:
Consent of the instructor
research. Historical, descriptive, experimental, and evaluating research studies are examined.
A
pilot thesis is required
of each student to demonstrate competency
in
25.530
research
ADVANCED RADIO AND
TELEVISION
techniques and the use of bibliographical resources.
3 semester hours
Practice and study of techniques of television
25.502
RHETORICAL CRITICISM
3 semester hours
The
The development
Homeric period to the modern
nature of rhetorical criticism.
of rhetorical theory from the
announcing, writing (news and drama), directing, program
planning, and performing. Instructional radio and television.
Laboratory hours required.
Prerequisite:
sion
Beginning course
in radio
and
televi-
SPECIAL TOPICS IN
25.585
Students applying for admission under Plan
COMMUNICATION
have not graduated with a curriculum
3 semester hours
Specialized study by the class.
The
Art.
Initial
admission materials must include
official
transcripts of grades, an 8 x 10 inch plastic sleeve of slides
COMMUNICATION
representative of one's creative
3 semester hours
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
SPECIAL TOPICS IN
personal interview with the department chairperson and an
COMMUNICATION
adviser to be assigned in their major field. At this time, any
3 semester hours
deficiencies will be noted and a course of study planned.
MASTER
S
RESEARCH PAPER
A
and exhibition of creative work also are required as
thesis
25.590
who
but also the requirements established by the Department of
SPECIAL TOPICS IN
25.587
II
must meet not
only the general graduate school requirements for admission
subject varies by
semester.
25.586
in art
part of the
program of study
for art studio majors.
3 semester hours
Course Offerings:
Mass Communications
The Master of Arts program
consistent with the Art
is
Department's present philosophical goals and will be a con-
(Code 27)
tinuation of the present undergraduate level program.
TELEVISION PRODUCTION AND
DESIGN
27.511
different degrees of experience (different levels of discistudio, provides a natural structure
for further advanced-level work.
Course focuses on the practical aspects of planning
The goals of the curriculum
and producing video tapes for specific instructional pur-
are to develop the full
potential of each candidate through a personalized
poses. Covers pre-production planning, production activi-
and post-production
work within one
pline) to
3 semester hours
ties,
The
unique multilevel studio offerings, which allow students of
program
of study which will emphasize the communicative power of
editing.
the individual's personal, mature, and unified statement
through research and one's works of
Masters of Arts
The
Art Studio
in
art.
faculty of artist-teachers, each of
whom
are
specialists in their respective disciplines, will provide the
and Art History
variety of approaches and instruction needed in each area of
concentration.
Program Description:
Areas of Concentration for Advanced Study:
The Master of Arts program
the
in art studio
emphasizes
development of creative and scholarly competencies
one or more of the following studio
areas:
The
in
six areas
of concentration available to graduate
students for advanced study in art studio include:
drawing,
ceramics, crafts, graphics, painting, or sculpture with concurrent or parallel
work
in the areas
sophy and psychology of art,
aesthetics for a
to
minimum
art
of
32.500, 01 02, 03
art history, the philo-
,
32.510,
education, and visual
of 30 credits.
The Master of Arts in art history program
provide an advanced knowledge base, writing
is
designed
A minimum
profi-
of 30 credits
In conjunction with the student's
32.520, 21
,
22, 23
32.530, 3 1
,
32, 33
32.550, 51,52, 53
Advanced Ceramics I, II, III, IV
Advanced Drawing I, II, III, IV
Advanced Crafts I, II, III, IV
Advanced Graphics I, II, III, IV
Advanced Painting I, II, III, IV
Advanced Sculpture I, II, III, IV
is
32.593 Advanced Independent Study
in the
Studio Arts
committee an
Graduate Courses
individualized program of study will be designed. Opportunities for interdisciplinary
12, 13
,
required including a thesis based on the student's area of
interest.
1.
32.540, 41 42, 43
ciency, and research skills enabling the student to pursue a
variety of professional options.
1
in
Art History:
and off-campus experience are
available.
3 1 .560
Readings and Research
Admission Requirements:
3 1 .565
Readings and Research
in
Contemporary Art
in
American Art
in
Early European Art
in
Later European Art
in
Oriental Art History
History
History
Students
may
apply under either of two admission
plans. Students applying for admission under Plan
have earned a baccalaureate degree
in art (B.A.,
I
3 1 .570
must
Readings and Research
History
B.F.A., or
3 1 .57
1
B.S. in art education) from an accredited institution of
Readings and Research
History
higher education.
3 1 .575
13
Readings and Research
31.580
Readings and Research
in Architectural
Art History
Art
History
3
1
(Code 31)
Art and Culture of France
31.585
Readings and Research
.592
in
Advanced Visual
READINGS AND RESEARCH IN
CONTEMPORARY ART HISTORY
31.560
Aesthetics
3
1
Directed Study in Art History
.595
3 semester hours
30.590
Current Theories
30.591
Visual Arts for the Exceptional Child
from the
30.595
Master's Thesis
research for advanced students.
in
Art and Art Education
A
All the preceding courses in art studio and art history
detailed study of contemporary
late 19th
READINGS AND RESEARCH
AMERICAN ART HISTORY
31.565
carry three semester hours credit, except for 32.593 Inde-
pendent Study which carries variable credit and 30.595
Master's Thesis with 3
-
6
movements
in art
century to the present with readings and
IN
3 semester hours
credits.
Advanced study of the
history of visual art in
America.
Art Gallery, Permanent Art Collection,
and
Slide Collection
The department operates
work
is
art
an
art
is
forms.
The research focus
A
in the art
held in the spring of each year. In addition,
Lounge of the student union.
The Department of Art maintains an extensive
permanent art collection of more than 300 pieces with works
3 semester hours
The period from
student slide curator assists in classifying, cataloging, and
department's
the early Renaissance through
French Impressionism provides the thrust for
displayed throughout the campus. In the seminar room, a
in the
to the
READINGS AND RESEARCH IN
LATER EUROPEAN ART HISTORY
31.571
student intern maintains a small art gallery space in
over 40.000 units contained
from Pre-Historic
Gothic.
the Presidents'
filing
for this course will be on specific
topics relating to the periods
held annually, and
an exhibition organized and planned by students
gallery course
3 semester hours
Haas Gallery of Art,
the
which features monthly exhibitions of varied
special exhibition of student art
READINGS AND RESEARCH IN
EARLY EUROPEAN ART HISTORY
31.570
READINGS AND RESEARCH IN
ORIENTAL ART HISTORY
31.575
35mm
this course.
slide collection.
3 semester hours
This course
is
intended to be an advanced survey of
Oriental Art in the broadest sense of the word: the art and
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
architecture of the ancient
An
India.
General and Art Education
ideas, the course
(Code 30)
problems
CURRENT THEORIES OF ART AND
ART EDUCATION
30.590
Near
in
art
education practiced
in
art
exposes the advanced student
to basic
chronology,
style,
and research methodology.
READINGS AND RESEARCH IN
ARCHITECTURAL ART HISTORY
31.580
3 semester hours
An advanced
and
American schools with an
emphasis on eventual application.
A
in the
survey of the evolution of architecture
Western World from the Pharaonic Egyptian period
through the contemporary 20th century. Typical and out-
research paper or
standing examples of each period studied will be discussed
research project will be required.
and researched by the general student. Imperative
ADVANCED VISUAL ARTS FOR
30.591
creation of such an architecture.
means of enrich-
his
world
is
stressed.
Emphasis
is
ART AND CULTURE OF FRANCE
31.585
ing and stimulating a special child's awareness of himself
and
3 semester hours
placed on those
A
positive aspects for creative activity which the handicapped
study-tour of France with specific attention to
French Art seen
child possesses.
in relation to its social
ment. Visits will be
30.595
an
analysis of the type of society and the rationale for the
3 semester hours
activity as a
to
understanding of the physical structures studied will be an
EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN
The importance of art
and
cultural
3 semester hours
This course will focus on current theories of
East. Japan. China,
monuments and
introduction to both
MASTER'S THESIS
interest in
1
4
and cultural environ-
to places of artistic
and cultural
and around Paris and specific areas of France
where the emphasis
3-6 semester hours
made
is
for the particular course of study.
The course
also will be offered under the School of Ex-
ADVANCED DRAWING II
32.51 1
tended Programs for advanced students and members of the
3 semester hours
Emphasis
community.
will be
on
the
development of individual
themes and projects.
READINGS AND RESEARCH IN
ADVANCED VISUAL AESTHETICS
31.592
ADVANCED DRAWING III
32.512
3 semester hours
Advanced study of images and
3 semester hours
Focus on personal expression and imagery for
viable aesthetic
positions in the plastic arts emphasizing artistic and perceptual
potential thesis statement
—
self-direction
and innovation.
awareness and concern with environmental relation-
ADVANCED DRAWING IV
32.513
ships.
3 semester hours
DIRECTED STUDY
HISTORY
31.595
IN
ART
Concentration and production of drawings for a
unified thesis statement.
3 or 6 semester hours
The advanced study of a
ADVANCED CRAFTS I
32.520
topic in the area of art
3 semester hours
Following an intensive review of the scholarly
history.
literature in the field, a paper,
Advanced
meeting contemporary
levels of experimentation with
standards of publication in the field, will be required under
rary idioms in crafts design.
the direction of a faculty adviser.
sional concepts of
contempo-
Emphasis on highly profes-
form and methods and on investigation
and refinement of techniques as a means of realizing
Art Studio
and independent planning for each student on
(Code 32)
ADVANCED CERAMICS I
32.500
signifi-
cant visual statements in crafts. Individualized instruction
all
four levels.
ADVANCED CRAFTS II
32.521
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
Individual concentration on specific media and relat-
The student will define in writing his present level of
knowledge and competency. From this information, he or
ed techniques. Intense involvement with refined design
she can then prepare a plan of study that will allow for a
schemes, systems, and variations
The student
direction of work.
making and
firing his or her
will
own
increasingly
be responsible for
ADVANCED CRAFTS III
32.522
3 semester hours
Highly independent and mature involvement with
3 semester hours
At
this level, the student will intensify his or
advanced concepts, methods, and processes
her
crafts direction.
study by selecting a specialized problem relating to the
experiences gained
in
toward an
direction in crafts.
work.
ADVANCED CERAMICS II
32.501
that are oriented
more defined singular
Advanced Ceramics
At
this level, students
in
a specific
should begin to
develop a thesis presentation which should emerge from
I.
studio experiences, independent research, and from a wide,
ADVANCED CERAMICS HI
32.502
highly selective exposure to craft objects in museums,
galleries,
3 semester hours
The
student will continue to pursue an advanced and
A
gained
3 semester hours
specialized problem relating to the experiences
in the first
two
A continued involvement
levels will facilitate a continuity in
crafts.
learning.
man
ADVANCED CERAMICS IV
32.503
ADVANCED CRAFTS IV
32.523
refined level of study in the discipline of creating an art
object.
and private studios.
with advanced concepts in
Concentration on completing final works for a one-
or a
one-woman show.
A definitive position paper re-
flecting a personal philosophy in crafts should be developed.
3 semester hours
At
this level, the student's
work should
professional and philosophical attitude.
32.530
reflect a
ADVANCED GRAPHICS I
3 semester hours
Students will be
Advanced
required to have an exhibition of their work.
level exploration of traditional and/or
experimental printmaking methods. Emphasis on personal-
ADVANCED DRAWING I
32.510
ized imagery and technical proficiency.
3 semester hours
An
32.531
exploration of advanced drawing techniques and
ADVANCED GRAPHICS II
3 semester hours
involvement of personal expression and imagery will be
Exploration of advanced level printmaking including
required.
color and color registration procedures.
15
ADVANCED GRAPHICS III
32.532
ADVANCED SCULPTURE IV
32.553
3 semester hours
Focus on personalized forms for potential
3 semester hours
The student
thesis
statement. Students are expected to be innovative and proficient in the
technology of printmaking.
32.533
ADVANCED GRAPHICS IV
will continue to
produce highly profes-
sional pieces of art while maintaining an awareness of his or
her responsibility to society. This responsibility will be
fulfilled
by an exhibition of the student's work for
his or her
thesis.
3 semester hours
Concentration on the selected forms for a unified
ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY I
32.580
3 semester hours
thesis statement.
The course
ADVANCED PAINTING I
32.540
will
develop historical foundations,
technical skills, and the creative conceptual
3 semester hours
photography as
component of
art.
Search into purpose of painting with specific attention to traditional methods,
i.e.,
glazing, egg tempera, and
ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY II
32.581
3 semester hours
underpainting.
ADVANCED PAINTING II
32.541
ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY HI
32.582
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
Exploration into different approaches of painting for
individual expression. Achieving in representational
32.583
ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY IV
3 semester hours
painting.
ADVANCED PAINTING III
32.542
32.595
DIRECTED STUDY
3 semester hours
Continued development
style
—
special emphasis
IN
STUDIO ART
3 or 6 semester hours
Continued development of a student's involvement
into maturity of individual
on mural painting designed
into
in
one of the selected studio areas
tion of four levels of
architectural space.
after satisfactory
advanced study
in that area.
of the instructor and the department chairperson
ADVANCED PAINTING IV
32.543
3 semester hours
Mature fulfillment of personal expression. Painting
should reflect continuity of intent and
work
will be piepared for exhibition
style.
and
A
selection of
thesis.
ADVANCED SCULPTURE I
32.550
3 semester hours
Students will define
in writing their
knowledge and philosophical
tion, they will
direction.
present level of
From
this
informa-
prepare a plan of study that will allow for a
direction of work. Students will be responsible for the
pletion of
show
com-
quality pieces during the course.
ADVANCED SCULPTURE II
32.551
3 semester hours
The
student will continue to experiment while
being concerned with the concept form. At
positive philosophical ideas should begin to
still
more
grow and be
this level,
developed.
ADVANCED SCULPTURE III
32.552
3 semester hours
At
this level, the student's
significant transition
work should
from experimentations
reflect a
to a
more
definite direction in technique and aesthetic opinion.
1
6
comple-
Consent
is
required.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Political Science
(Code 44)
Economics
THE DEVELOPMENT OF POLITICAL
44.405
(Code 40)
THOUGHT
3 semester hours
ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT
OF CAPITALISM
40.513
A
the present
3 semester hours
subsequent influence of leading capitalist institutions on
commerce, banking, and
is
undertaken to present the ideas of seminal
political thinkers as they
Transition from feudalism to capitalism and the
industry, agriculture,
chronological survey from the ancient Greeks to
grappled with perennial problems.
AMERICAN POLITICAL THOUGHT
44.409
the social
3 semester hours
movement.
Analyzes the relationship of American
LABOR ECONOMIC THEORY
40.514
tional materials in an historical, chronological
3 semester hours
The emphasis of the course
theory and
ment and
inflation.
labor force and
its
of poverty,
legislation.
ity,
are
on labor economic
show
Topics discussed include growth of the
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
APPLICATIONS
44.437
laws, and civil
Occupational choices, job search, labor mobil-
to research
and measurement methodology
main ideas of the
period to the present.
3 semester hours
and human capital formation also are included. Students
exposed
but
leading political thinkers in America from the Colonial
composition, wage theories and wage
minimum wage, and hour
to
way
their relation and relevance to
actions and institutions. Included are the
unionism and income distribution, econom-
structures, trade
ics
is
reworking them
application in analyzing the issues of employ-
its
political
thought to contemporary political science by using tradi-
This course operationalizes the theory of public
to
administration by using simulations and cases.
meet the research requirements of the course.
(Offered spring semester only.)
PUBLIC POLICY AND BUSINESS
40.515
PUBLIC PERSONNEL
44.438
3 semester hours
ADMINISTRATION
Public policies affecting the economy: historical,
3 semester hours
philosophical, and legal basis of regulation; the rationale of
free enterprise.
Public service as a career, the personnel needs of
Intensive analysis of selected areas of
economic policy
related to
government
national and local governments, civil service law, personnel
action.
systems, and current problems.
CURRENT ECONOMIC PROBLEMS
40.531
44.440
3 semester hours
THE PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS
3 semester hours
Selected economic problems of current interest and
Reviews
concern to our society. Basic economic principles and
theories
presidential
and congressional
politics,
public policy-making roles, executive-legislative relation-
and the thinking of recognized economists of the
ships, constitutional issues.
past and present as revealed in their published works.
Examines problem areas and
proposals for reform.
COMPARATIVE ECONOMIC
40.532
44.446
SYSTEMS
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
3 semester hours
A comparison
the
Analysis of the evolution, structure, and function of
of the workings and performance of
major forms of economic organization. The
Supreme Court, concentrating on a case study approach
of the court's interpretations of the powers of the president.
the
capitalist
systems; the modern welfare states; state capitalism;
communism; and
Congress, and federal-state relationships.
socialism.
(Offered
INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC
40.533
44.447
POLICIES AND RELATIONS
fall
semester only.)
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
3 semester hours
Studies the decisions of the
cartels;
emerging contemporary problems of
tal
and flexible exchange
rates.
Supreme Court
as they
are related to the individual and the government, concentrat-
ing on nationalization of the Bill of Rights, rights of persons
nations trading with one another. Selected topics include
customs unions; optimum currency
II
3 semester hours
Application of modern international economic and
financial anlayses to
I
3 semester hours
accused of crimes, equal protection, and voting
area; international
(Offered spring semester only.)
Impact of governmen-
and intergovernmental relations and regulations.
17
rights.
JUDICIAL PROCESS
44.448
SEMINAR IN GOVERNMENT
AND POLITICS
44.492
3 semester hours
Studies policy-making by the federal courts, primarily
Supreme Court. The nature of
the
3 semester hours
Examines selected problems
the policy-making
function as well as the impact of policy-making on Ameri-
politics in an attempt ot
can society also are analyzed.
methods of
in
government and
review and unify theories and
Emphasizes
political science.
indiv idualized
research projects.
STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
44.452
AND POLITICS
FIELD EXPERIENCE
SCIENCE
44.496
3 semester hours
Presents a description and analysis of state and local
legislatures, executives,
1-6 semester hours
and judiciaries: the myths and
Provides for supervised individual or group activities
of state and local politics: intergovernmental rela-
realities
tions: current policies
POLITICAL
IN
and problems.
including internships of a non-classroom variety in applied
areas of political science.
(Offered spring semester only.)
Sociology
44.458
U.S.
FOREIGN POLICY
(Code 45)
3 semester hours
Analyzes the substance, methods, and purposes of
SOCIAL INDICATORS
45.441
U.S. foreign policy including the determinants of policy,
3 semester hours
policy-making machinery, and implementation matters.
Attempts
to reinforce
and extend
earlier learning in
research techniques and methods by focusing upon system-
THE USSR POLITICAL SYSTEM
44.463
understanding, analy sis, and preparation of
atic step-by-step
3 semester hours
social indicators at the federal, state,
Studies the history, development, ideology, structure,
social policy planning
and
local levels of
and analysis. Promotes understanding
process, institutions, and policies of the Soviet political
of social indicators and the use of these indicators within
system.
lev els
GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
44.464
SOCIOLOGY OF DEVIANT BEHAVIOR
45.443
OF IRELAND
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
Evaluates the presence and function of dev iance
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 the
Irish
Republic. Examines contemporary literature,
drama, music, and
art.
society.
Includes mental illness and
and stigmatized behav
ior.
Examines how
SOCIAL
45.450
relations with
handled
in
any society.
and punishment.
rehabilitation
WORK PROCESSES
II
3 semester hours
Presents the theoretical and practical implications of
and organizational
is
it
examples of deviance
3 semester hours
the legal
in
arious types of crime
treatment. Attempts to prov ide a broad theoretical perspective as well as concrete
INTERNATIONAL LAW AND
ORGANIZATIONS
v
therapeutically and legally through institutionalization and
Examines current methods of
44.487
all
of society.
efforts to regulate international
emphasis on international law. the United
Utilizes problem-solving interventions in small
groups integrating social work knowledge,
skills,
and
values.
Nations, the International Court of Justice, and regional and
(Offered
fall
semester only.)
functional organizations.
FAMILY COUNSELING
45.451
INDEPENDENT STUDY
POLITICAL SCIENCE
44.490
IN
3 semester hours
This course surveys the major theoretical models for
3 semester hours
family assessment and interv ention with primary emphasis
Provides for indiv idualized reading, research, and
on ecological systems.
A
working knowledge of rudimen-
reporting under conditions of minimal supervision. Projects
tary assessment
and intervention
must have departmental approval and be underway by
with families
is
acquired.
45.453
SOCIAL WELFARE POLICY
end of the
44.491
first
week of a
the
IN
GOVERNMENT
AND POLITICS
Topics are selected on the basis of close consultation
student.
3 semester hours
Frameworks
3 semester hours
or individual study.
problem solving
session.
READINGS
between instructor and
skills for
Designed for either group
for analyzing social and
economic
policies will be presented with special focus on legislative,
judicial,
and administrative
policies.
(Offered spring semester only.)
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
45.465
IN
ADOLESCENTS
45.513
THE SOCIAL SCIENCES
3 semester hours
AMERICAN
3 semester hours
Presents an introduction to computer use for the
social sciences (through use of
IN
SOCIETY
SPSS). Emphasizes
Studies the role of adolescents in contemporary U.S.
society with special emphasis on the adolescent's social
translat-
interactions in groups
ing questions into data analysis and interpretation of
and
institutions.
statistical results.
THE CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN
45.523
Prerequisites: 45.260 or similar statistics course
COMMUNITY
(Offered spring semester only.)
3 semester hours
POPULATION PROBLEMS
45.467
An advanced
community
3 semester hours
Studies
human
population,
its
distributions, composition, changes,
major
examination of the social dynamics of
life, its institutions,
organizations, and people
within the context of the development of post-industrial
theories,
and future develop-
society.
ments of population, and impacts of population problems on
society as influenced by vital processes.
CURRENT SOCIAL ISSUES
45.525
3 semester hours
SOCIAL SERVICE PLANNING
45.468
Analysis of current social issues and solutions offered
3 semester hours
to solve them.
work of sociological and anthropological
context of the development of social policy, planning, and
implementation of social and/or human services
state,
and
local levels of organization.
data.
at federal,
A critical
the social effects of social policy, planning,
Issues and solutions are explored within the
broad framework of the social sciences and specific frame-
Provides an advanced consideration of the social
Anthropology
analysis of
and services on
(Code 46)
people in a service-oriented, post-industrial society.
LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
46.440
CONTEMPORARY
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
45.474
3 semester hours
A
3 semester hours
Examines some major human problems
human
that lead to
environmental deterioration, particularly water,
air
study of the place of oral or non-oral language in
evolution and contemporary cultures. Topics
discussed include dialectal variation, discourse analysis,
and
multilingualism, language, and cognition and the role of
noise pollution, energy, and other resource depletion and
language
in education.
increasing population density.
CULTURE AND ECOLOGY
OF SOUTH AMERICA
46.450
SOCIOLOGY OF AGING
45.490
3 semester hours
Studies aging,
its
3 semester hours
major theoretical themes, patterns
A
survey introduction to the aboriginal, non-literate
of living, sociopsychological and cultural consequences of
cultures of South
Examines the contemporary
programs of the aging.
ground, archaeology, and cultural patterns.
aging.
issues, problems,
and
46.470
SOCIOLOGY OF MASS
COMMUNICATION
45.500
An
and theories of anthropological and ethnological interpreta-
of mass media, especially television on audi-
tion with special
ences, the social structure of communications industry,
its
HISTORY OF ANTHROPOLOGICAL
THOUGHT AND THEORY
This course surveys intensively the leading methods
in-depth discussion of the cognitive and behav-
particularly
emphasis on the concept of culture and
practical application to
its
modern problems.
influence on media content and the political
use of mass media. Students will critique the latest research
Psychology
articles in the field.
45.511
the ecological back-
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
ioral affects
America including
(Code 48)
SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS
48.406
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
Sociological examination of major institutions in the
U.S. cross-culturally compared with those
in
Provides for an advanced consideration of significant
other societies.
topics in psychology. Requires reports and discussions of
Specific institutions will be selected depending on the
interest of the students
PSYCHOLOGY SEMINAR
current research and
and faculty.
may
be repeated with change
in topic.
Prerequisite: 48.101 and consent of the instructor
14
THEORIES OF PERSONALITY
48.436
INDIVIDUAL INTELLIGENCE
TESTING
48.525
3 semester hours
Provides a
critical
study of theories explaining
3 semester hours
Analyzes the nature and rationale of various individ-
development, structure, and organization of personality.
Considers personality from psychoanalytic, social, individual, self,
ual tests of intelligence.
and learning points of view.
Prerequisite: 48.101
(Offered
fall
Provides
skills
ing results.
THEORIES OF HUMAN LEARNING
48.576
3 semester hours
PROCESSES
Studies the historical and contemporary learning
3 semester hours
systems and models which yield principles for practical
Offers on-going experience on topics including normsetting, leadership,
in
semester only.)
LABORATORY TRAINING IN GROUP
48.451
and methods
administering tests and in scoring, interpreting, and report-
problem solving,
application.
role playing coopera-
tion/competition, and decision making. Class size limited to
20
Master of Science
students.
Prerequisite: 48. 101
(Offered spring semester only.)
Biology
Purpose:
ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
48.453
in
and consent of the instructor
This program
3 semester hours
is
intended to prepare the student either
for admission to a research-oriented doctoral
Describes the application of psychological theory and
biology or employment
research to the study of industrial, business, profit, and
in a
program
in
biology or health-oriented
profession.
nonprofit service, military and governmental organizations.
Emphasizes the interaction of individual perceptions, group
Prerequisite:
dynamics, and organizational climate and strategies to
maximize
the satisfaction and effectiveness of each
compo-
An
nent within and between complex organizations.
Prerequisite: 48.101, 251
in
biology or
toward the master's degree. The applicant
(Offered spring semester only.)
present
its
equivalent.
is
required to
GRE scores including those from the advanced
section.
ADVANCED EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN
48.464
undergraduate degree
Undergraduate deficiencies must be made up without credit
3 semester hours
Thesis Option:
Presents an advanced consideration of the planning,
conduct, and evaluation of research
in the
behavioral and
Requirements: 30 semester hours, of which 12
biological sciences, employing parametric and non-parametric statistics.
Emphasizes
analysis, interpretation,
semester hours must be in courses numbered 500 or above
inferential statistics, design,
and computer
and the remainder
utilization.
limited
Prerequisites: 48.101, 160, 281, 282, or consent of
the biology major.
in other areas
PSYCHOLOGY
if
is
may
be included on
they are clearly supportive of
A 6-credit thesis
Science Thesis) also
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN
A
courses numbered 400 or above.
approval of the department
the instructor
48.466
in
number of courses
(50.593 Master of
required.
Non-Thesis Option:
3 semester hours
Provides for the study of a topic via either review and
Requirements: 30 semester hours, of which 18
research of technical psychological literature or empirical
manipulation of variables
in the field or laboratory
supervision of a psychology faculty
written report of
its
member
semester hours must be
under
and the remainder
resulting in a
courses numbered 500 or above
A
examination covering the student's graduate course work
Consent of the instructor and depart-
also are required.
mental approval
areas
48.497
in
courses numbered 400 and above.
non-credit research paper and a written comprehensive
outcome.
Prerequisites:
in
may be
A
limited
number of courses
in other
included on approval of the department
if
they
are clearly supportive of the biology major.
PSYCHOLOGY PRACTICUM
3-15 semester hours
Examinations:
Provides application of psychological knowledge
through study, observation, and practice
college, or business setting.
May
in a
community,
be repeated for a
total
A
of
15 semester hours.
Prerequisites:
seminar presentation of the thesis or required paper
(non-thesis option) and
term
Consent of the instructor
oral
20
in
its
which the degree
results
is
must be given during
the
to be granted; a written and/or
comprehensive examination administered by a commit-
8
tee
from the department
oral
candidacy exam
part of the non-thesis option.
is
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
An
required for both options.
is
Biology
Foreign Language:
(Code 50)
Proficiency in a foreign language
strongly recom-
is
RADIATION BIOLOGY
50.411
mended.
3 semester hours
Studies effects of radiation on living organisms;
Master of Education
in
Biology
nuclear structure fundamental properties of radiation;
physical, chemical, and organisms; application of radio-
chemicals
Purpose:
in biological studies.
week including
This specialization
Prerequisite:
intended to enhance the
is
content and method through
in
of 4 hours per
50.232, 233, 53.141, or consent of the
instructor
competence of secondary school teachers of biology by
extending their scholarship
Minimum
laboratory.
EVOLUTION
50.431
formal courses and independent study and research.
3 semester hours
Studies the major concerns of the theory of evolution
Prerequisite:
and contributions toward
An
undergraduate major
background
Certification;
in
biology with Level
in
week
Prerequisite: 50.1 10 or 120; 50.332
recommendation
3 semester hours
A
bacteria,
50.591 Directed Study
of Education Thesis to
fulfill
in
Biology or 50.592 Master
structure,
nant
DNA.
Three hours lecture/seminar a week.
Prerequisite:
Education.
Consent of the instructor or two of the
— 52.341 Biochemistry, 50.242 General
Microbiology, 50.332 Genetics
Elective Courses:
Courses are
DNA and
gene organization and expression,
genetic recombination, plasmids, transposons, and recombi-
the research requirement.
following courses
•
gene action using viruses,
and lower eukaryotes. Topics include
chromosome
Also, 60.501 Major Philosophies of Education and 79.591
in
genetic analysis of microbes to provide insights
into the molecular basis of
Required Courses:
Research
recommended
MICROBIAL GENETICS
50.432
for
candidacy.
•
genetics,
lecture.
Undergraduate deficiencies must be made up without credit
to departmental
made by
I
mathematics and chemistry
adequate for the courses and research to be undertaken.
toward the degree prior
their solutions
palentology, systematics, and ecology. Three hours per
to
department graduate committee.
semester hours must be
in
A minimum of
CYTOLOGY AND CYTOGENETICS
50.441
be chosen with the approval of the
3 semester hours
1
Studies the structure and function of cytoplasmic and
courses numbered 500 or above.
nuclear organelles of cells. Laboratory studies include
techniques for
Examination:
Two
•
A
study and
its
results
dacy exam
is
be required.
An
tissue preparation.
1
or 52.231 or
consent of the instructor
must be given; a written and/or compre-
may
chromosome, and
Prerequisite: 50.332 or 50.233, 52.21
seminar presentation of the thesis or directed
hensive examination also
cell,
hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory per week.
oral candi-
MYCOLOGY
50.450
required.
3 semester hours
A critical
Application to the Program:
sis
Building.
The
degree also
is
in the
cytology, genetics, systematics, ecology, and evolution.
Waller Administration
Laboratory stresses comparative morphology of higher
applicant for either the M.S. or the M.Ed,
requested to submit
advanced scores
GRE
on the Ascomycota, Basidiomycota, Deuteromycota.
Lectures cover morphology, physiology, biochemistry,
Application materials are available through the
Graduate Office located
fungi, laboratory techniques,
scores including the
in the biological sciences.
field
mycology.
Two
ETHOLOGY
50.454
Sciences encourages students to apply for graduate assis-
3 semester hours
summer.
Presents a description and classification of animal
Contact the Graduate Committee chairperson of the Biological
and
hours lecture/ 3 hours laboratory.
The Department of Biological and Allied Health
tantships for both the academic year and the
survey of the kingdom Fungi with empha-
behavior,
and Allies Health Sciences Department for application
its
evolution, and biological function. Emphasizes
mechanisms underlying behavior especially
information.
21
species-typical
behavior. Three hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: 50.
1 1
MEDICAL PARASITOLOGY
50.471
0 and 50.37 1 or consent of the
3 semester hours
instructor
Presents the
morphology of
ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
50.455
life history,
physiology, taxonomy, and
parasites of medical importance to
man.
Special attention given to clinical aspects such as pathology,
3 semester hours
symptomology, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. Labwork stresses identification of parasitic disease
Provides a practical application of knowledge of
oratory
microorganisms, their effects on our environment, methods
through living and preserved material, proper handling of
of control, sanitation regulations, and testing procedures.
specimens, and methods of professional patient interview-
Field trips taken
when
One hour
practical.
lecture,
4 hours
ing.
laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: 50.1 10
and 52.101 or 52.1
11
Prerequisite: 50.341 or consent of the instructor
CELL PHYSIOLOGY
50.472
ENTOMOLOGY
50.457
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
Applies physical and chemical principles to cellular
Studies the physiology, morphology, behavior,
classification,
and general biology of the
processes, biochemistry of cellular constituents, physio-
A
insects.
chemical environment; bio-energetics, intermediate metabo-
collecting period will provide an opportunity for students to
collect,
lism.
Three hours lecture/discussion per week.
mount, and properly display insects for study.
Prerequisite:
Taxonomic emphasis limited to order and family. Equivalent to 5 hours per week including laboratory.
Prerequisite: 50.
1
1
2 hours of biology/chemistry 52.211
or 52.231 or consent of the instructor
10 or consent of the instructor
SYSTEMIC PHYSIOLOGY
50.473
3 semester hours
ORNITHOLOGY
50.459
Examines how normal body function
3 semester hours
General biology of birds and the study of bird identi-
and
fication in the field of song
sight.
activities of the various
hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory per week.
study off campus
may
1
Background
in
algebra recommended.
10 or consent of the instructor
50.481-489
ADVANCED SPECIAL TOPICS,
BIOLOGY/ALLIED HEALTH
SCIENCES
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
Outlines recent concepts of plant anatomy and
historical consideration of classical researchers.
structure, function, growth,
Reviews
Presents an area of biology or allied health. Three
and morphogenesis of the vas-
hours of credit
cular plants. Addresses composition and growth of meris-
tems and the phenomena of subsequent
to increase appreciation of
in
Two
be applied to the biology major, which
Prerequisite:
tissue differentiation
some background
cell, tissue,
Determined by the instructor
SYSTEMATIC ZOOLOGY
50.511
3 semester hours
and organ
Study of the diversity of the animal world and the
hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory per
methods and principles used
week.
to
examine
this diversity.
Five
hours per week including laboratory.
Prerequisite: 50.120
BIOLOGICAL PHOTOGRAPHIC
TECHNIQUES
50.463
in biology.
development events. Describes
order to explain important
relationships.
may
requires the student have
anatomical organization by developmental and comparative
methods
and 52.230 or 52.232
or consent of the instructor
PLANT ANATOMY
50.462
organ systems. Three hours lecture/
Prerequisite: Required, 50.371
Some
be required.
Prerequisite: 50.
maintained
2 hours laboratory per week.
Studies birds of this
region in relation to migration, time of arrival, and nesting.
Two
is
by the precise control and integration of the specialized
SYSTEMATIC BOTANY
50.521
3 semester hours
Morphology, taxonomy, and geographical
3 semester hours
Presents theory and practice of photography as
tion of vascular plants.
applied to biology including negative and printmaking,
distribu-
Five hours per week including
laboratory.
gross specimen photography, copying, transparencies,
filmstrips, autoradiography, nature
photomicrography, thesis
techniques.
Two
work
illustrations,
in
50.531
close-ups,
Study of progressive changes or transformations
hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory per week.
Additional laboratory hours
may
DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
3 semester hours
and other special
that
occur during the existence of various plants and animals.
be required.
Morphogenesis, differentiation, metabolism, and genetics
control are considered. Experimental studies in the labora-
22
tory utilize living material obtained
living cells
grown
in the laboratory.
from
local region
and
BIOLOGY OF THE LOWER
VERTEBRATES
50.557
Four hours per week
4 semester hours
including laboratory.
Study of
MOLECULAR GENETICS
50.532
their
fishes,
amphibians, and reptiles embracing
anatomy and physiology, evolutionary
history, zoo-
geography, and behavior. Field and laboratory work
3 semester hours
The study of macromolecular complexes, protein
synthesis, gene regulation, and chromosome structure with
in-
cludes collection and identification of local fauna. Six
hours per week including laboratory.
emphasis on the eukaryotes. Three hours lecture/seminar
ENDOCRINOLOGY
50.571
per week.
3 semester hours
CONSERVATION OF BIOLOGICAL
RESOURCES
50.551
The glands of the endocrine system
3 semester hours
Emphasis
is
on
the theory
are studied with
respect to their development, morphology, function, regulation,
and significance
in integrating
physiological activities
of higher vertebrates. Three hours lecture per week.
and practice of environ-
mental conservation of biological resources and on applied
ecology. Field trips will be
wildlife, forest,
and
made
Five hours per
COMPARATIVE ANIMAL
PHYSIOLOGY
50.572
to observe practices of
soil conservation.
week
3 semester hours
including laboratory.
A comparison
LIMNOLOGY
50.552
of higher vertebrate adaptations to
various environments with respect to regulation of body
3 semester hours
Chemical and physical aspects of
lakes, ponds,
fluid
volume composition, core temperature, and nitrogen
metabolism. Four hours per week.
and
streams and of the nature of their biota. Laboratory and
field investigations will
be included. Five hours per week
DIRECTED STUDY
50.591
An
ANIMAL ECOLOGY
50.553
BIOLOGY
Such investigation
identify a problem,
communities and ecosystems.
aspects of the environment. Five hours per
and
under the direction of a
is
member
encouraged
ture
is
of the
to
employ an experimental design, and
analyze data collected therefrom. Study of pertinent
Emphasis placed on population ecology. Laboratory and
field studies include investigation of physical
is
Department of Biology. The student
relationships considered at the
levels of individuals, species, populations, the distribution,
in
opportunity for independent investigation in an
area of biology in which the student has a particular interest.
3 semester hours
Animal environmental
and the role of animals
IN
3 semester hours
including laboratory.
litera-
a requirement of the course.
biotic
week including
MASTER OF EDUCATION THESIS
50.592
3 or 6 semester hours
laboratory.
Independent research and the preparation of a formal
PLANT ECOLOGY
50.554
thesis in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the
3 semester hours
Study of interrelationships among plants and
environments. Physical and biological factors plus
Master of Education
human
MASTER OF SCIENCE THESIS
50.593
influences involved in the distribution, associations, and
3 or 6 semester hours
successions of plant populations and communities are
investigated. Five hours per
week including
See course description for 50.592 Master of Educa-
laboratory.
tion Thesis.
FIELD STUDIES IN THE
50.556
APPALACHIAN MOUNTAINS
3 semester hours
Intensive 3-week field course to master techniques of
working as a
field biologist in the habitats of the
Appala-
chian Mountains. Focuses on in-depth field investigations.
Students gain firsthand experience and knowledge of flora
and fauna, ecological relationships, and conservation issues
endemic
to
mountain ecosystems. The course's
field
com-
ponent includes and additional student cost for food and
camping equipment
in biology.
their
rental.
23
Marine Science
ments. Consideration will be given to sources,
methods, techniques, and concepts used
member
Bloomsburg University
is
a
Science Consortium. Courses
in
marine science are offered
during the
Wallops
summer
Island. Va.
facility to take
to
the
at
graduate level courses
pursue research projects
at the
may
in
facilities,
environmental
education.
of the Marine
RESEARCH CRUISE - BIOLOGY
55.570
Marine Science Center near
Graduate students
in
3 semester hours
utilize this
A three-week session
marine biology or
involving detailed planning and
preparations for an oceanographic research cruise of approx-
Bloomsburg University
imately eight days, actual execution of the cruise plan on
Marine Biology Laboratory.
board an ocean research vessel, and data-processing techniques and instrumentation used by biological oceanogra-
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
phers are introduced.
Prerequisite: 55.241 or
Marine Science
its
equivalent, or consent of
the instructor
(Code 55)
Physics
ECOLOGY OF MARINE PLANKTON
55.431
(Code 54)
3 semester hours
Study of phytoplankton and zooplankton
in
marine
SOLID STATE PHYSICS
54.421
and brackish environments. Qualitative and quantitative
3 semester hours
comparisons will be made between the plankton populations of various types of habitats in relation to primary
Physical properties of matter
and
quantum concepts,
secondary productivity.
electrical conductivity, semi-conductors,
Prerequisite: 50.1 10
PROBLEMS
55.500
and 50.120
IN
the p-n junction. Dielectric
may
THERMODYNAMICS
54.422
3 semester hours
Concepts and principles of classical thermodynamics.
A -A
course offered
Thermodynamics of simple systems. Introduction
student
at the
desire advanced
may
take a 200, 300, or
Marine Science Center
work and complete
in
400
level
under the direction of the
from the instructor
is
which they
in addition to the
INTRODUCTION TO QUANTUM
MECHANICS
54.450
instructor. Written permission
3 semester hours
required.
B - Independent Research
An
quantum and
wave mechanics beginning with a review of quantum
Project. In order to be
introduction to the fundamentals of
radiation theory
admitted to Option B, a student must submit a research
and proceeding through the Schroedinger
presentation. Treatment includes one dimensional potential
proposal to the academic committee of the Marine
function, the harmonic oscillator, and the hydrogen atom.
Science Consortium. The proposal must include the scope
Prerequisite: Physics 54.311, 54.314;
and duration of the proposed research, equipment and
facilities required,
to kinetic
theory and statistical thermodynamics.
regular cour^v, re quirements an approved project in the area
Option
band theory, and
and magnetic properties of
pursue one of the following
options:
Option
Basic
matter.
MARINE SCIENCE
3 semester hours
Graduate students
in the solid state.
crystal structure, electrons in metals,
Mathematics
53.322
and a recommendation and approval from
the student's academic adviser.
HISTORY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE
54.480
3 semester hours
Students must receive written permission for graduate
credit acceptability
An
from the chairperson of the graduate
from the time of Copernicus
committee of the Department of Biological and Allied
Health Sciences before registering. Copies of
this
and the instructor's permission must be forwarded
account of the development of physical science
to the present with attention to
the nature of scientific investigation, assumptions, con-
approval
structs,
to the
and models and the interaction of science with other
thinking.
academic director of the Marine Science Center before the
student arrives on station to take the course.
OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
EDUCATION
55.540
3 semester hours
Basic mathematical techniques of physics and
3 semester hours
A field
chemistry with applications appropriate to teachers of the
oriented approach to environmental education
physical sciences.
with special emphasis upon coastal zones. Students will
relate their
own
MATHEMATICS FOR TEACHERS
54.501
vectors
disciplines to education for quality environ-
24
Methods of trigonometry,
at a level to
calculus, and
follow first-year college mathematics.
ELEMENTS OF CLASSICAL
MECHANICS AND WAVES
54.510
radiation, mechanics, particles
Prerequisite:
3 semester hours
A
methods
and waves, quantum mechan-
ics, fields, etc.
54.550 or equivalent
review and extension of basic concepts and
in the
mechanics of particles and objects, wave
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN
HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICS
54.560
motion, and kinetic theory.
3 semester hours
A consideration
ELEMENTS OF CLASSICAL
ELECTRICITY AND OPTICS
54.51 1
methods
and extension of basic concepts and
in electricity
and magnetism and
content, laboratory work, philosophy, and
optics.
RECENT DEVELOPMENT IN
54.561
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE
3 semester hours
A consideration
3 semester hours
A
review and application of the modern concepts of
relativity, quanta, radiation,
method of
teaching.
ELEMENTS OF MODERN ATOMIC
AND NUCLEAR PHYSICS
54.512
PSSC
Physics and Harvard Project Physics covering course
3 semester hours
A review
of modern programs including
and wave mechanics
to
atomic
of modern programs including ISCS
and IPS covering course content, laboratory work, philosophy, and method of teaching.
and nuclear physics.
INDEPENDENT STUDY
54.570
APPLIED ELECTRONICS
54.520
1-3 semester hours
Individual investigation (laboratory or theoretical) of
3 semester hours
The construction and
characteristics of electronic
an area of special interest following a plan consistent with
approved before
devices such as amplifiers, oscilloscopes, meters, and
the resources of the department and
transducers and their use in the acquisition, processing, and
registration
display of scientific data. Theory integrated with laboratory
depends upon the magnitude of the study.
by a supervising professor. Number of credits
experience.
MASTER'S PAPER IN PHYSICS
54.592
MODERN ADVANCED
LABORATORY
54.530
3 semester hours
An
3 semester hours
Laboratory work with modern instrumentation of
intermediate sophistication in a variety of areas such as
extended paper presenting, from a novel aspect,
the results of a study in depth of a topic or area in physics.
May
include laboratory work. Pre-registration approval
must be secured from a supervising professor.
nuclear radiation, magnetic field effects, vacuum, mass
spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, lasers, and
PHYSICS RESEARCH
54.599
3-6 semester hours
interferometry.
Experimental and/or theoretical research leading to a
54.540
CURRENT APPLICATIONS OF
thesis that
MODERN PHYSICS
the part of the student. Pre-registration approval
3 semester hours
Application of principles and methods of modern
physics to selected current topics of significance and
probable classroom
interest.
Examples:
lasers
and hologra-
phy, nuclear energy, cosmology, and solid state semiconductors.
54.550
MATHEMATICAL METHODS OF
THEORETICAL PHYSICS
3 semester hours
Development and use of mathematical concepts and
techniques appropriate to further study in graduate-level
physics. Vector calculus, differential equations,
complex
variables, special functions. Fourier analysis, etc.
54.552
THEORETICAL PHYSICS FOR
TEACHERS
3 semester hours
Development of more sophisticated
theoretical
aspects of such basic areas of physics as electromagnetic
shows new knowledge or
original scholarship
secured from a supervising professor.
Number
on
must be
of credits
depends upon the complexity and magnitude of the
project.
)
Human
Master of Science in
Instructional Technology
Resource Development
Team
Relationship
Interpersonal Skills
Organizational Psychology
Program Description:
Management
Project
Organizational Training
The master's degree program
in
instructional
technology addresses the preparation of three types of
Course Offerings:
professionals:
Persons
•
those
who wish
to enter a career in the training
and
those
who
already work
in
in
any
disci-
may become
degree candidates and proceed to the master of science
government;
minimum
degree by completing a
business, industry, or
of 30 semester hours
All courses are three credits unless otherwise
(credits).
•
hold a bachelor's degree
pline from an accredited four-year college
development sector of business, industry, non-profit
institutions, or
who
indicated.
health care settings as trainers and developers but
•
seek a formalized degree structured for their needs
F=
and further development;
SU2 = 2nd Summer
those
who wish
to
become
instructional technology
Fall
S = Spring, SU1 =
1st
Summer
Session,
Session
Required Core Courses (15
credits):
resource specialists in private, public, or higher
education
09.580
Instructional Design
I
(F) or 60.584 Curriculum
and Instructional Theory, Design, and Develop-
The curriculum of the program concentrates on
the
ment
application of the computer and other emerging technologies to education and training with the emphasis directed
cation Technology (S)
toward the design, development, and production of com-
27.5
puter-based interactive videodisc courseware. Master's
candidates have the opportunity to experience a variety of
1
1
related to obtaining a
specifically, the
Production and Design (SU 1
Programming
93.583
Human Resource Development
for Interactive
(F) or 48.453
Organizational Psychology (S)
background typically
Elective Courses (12 credits
minimum):
More
program curriculum includes study
in the
following areas:
09.582
Author Systems
09.583
Instructional
09.585
Author Systems
I
Design
II
(S)
II
Curriculum and Instructional Design
53.541
Statistical
System Approach
53.575
Computer Programming
Models
Psychology of Learning
C/I
Applications
for Instructional
Applications (F)
53.576
Screen Design
Computer Graphics
for Instructional
Applications (S)
Theories of Learning
53.577
53.578
Instructional
Video (SU2)
program
instructional systems approach with the general
associated with an interactive video specialist.
TV
53.580
state-of-the-art interactive video configurations through an
theme being
(S)
25.585-7 Public Address Seminar (F) or 09.584 Communi-
Computing
Pascal for Instructional Applications (SU1)
Design for Instructional Systems Using
Pascal (SU2)
Computing Literacy
53.592
Special Topics: Artificial Intelligence
Programming/Authoring
60.578
Group Process
Computer-Assisted Instruction
60.579
Supervision of Instruction
60.585
Curriculum and Instructional Evaluation
Computer-Based
Interactive
Video
Video Production and Post Production
in
Supervision
Required Final Course (3-6
credits):
Equipment
Select one of the following
Aesthetics
Scripting
Editing
Technology
Past and Current Technologies
Emerging Technologies
Networking
26
two courses.
09.590
Graduate Internships
09.599
Master's Thesis
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
TELEVISION PRODUCTION AND
DESIGN
27.511
3 semester hours
Instructional Technology
Course focuses on the practical aspects of planning
and producing video tapes for specific instructional pur-
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN
09.580
I
poses. Covers pre-production planning, production activi-
3 semester hours
Explores the theoretical foundations of the
instructional technology
field
ties,
and describes a system approach
for the design, development,
ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
48.453
and evaluation of instruction/
training materials. Students conduct needs assessments
instructional analysis, write objectives
tional design strategies.
and post-production editing.
of
3 semester hours
and
Describes the applications of psychological theory
and develop instruc-
and research to the study of
Specific emphasis on applying
industrial, business, profit
and
nonprofit service, military, and governmental organizations.
these techniques to design, develop, and produce interactive
Emphasizes the interaction of individual perceptions, group
technologies.
dynamics, and organizational climates and strategies to
maximize
AUTHOR SYSTEMS I
09.582
the satisfaction and effectiveness of each
compo-
nent within and between complex organizations.
3 semester hours
This course
is
a sequel to 53.580 where a
more
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING FOR
53.575
INSTRUCTIONAL APPLICATIONS
careful, in-depth study of various interactive video systems
and
their
accompanying author systems/languages occurs.
3 semester hours
Fundamental concepts of the
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN II
09.583
3 semester hours
development of processes needed for the production of
Sequel to 09.580. Considers the major approaches to
management and evaluation of the
instructional
management
COMPUTER GRAPHICS FOR
53.576
of the design of instructional/training materials; train in
design cost analysis, client consultation
skill,
INSTRUCTIONAL APPLICATIONS
and formative
3 semester hours
management in the corporate
Special emphasis on management activities that
evaluation; and observe design
A
sequel to 53.575 where techniques for creating
color, graphics,
involve interactive technologies.
and sound are examined and applied
PASCAL FOR INSTRUCTIONAL
APPLICATION
53.577
3 semester hours
Course provides a review of the emerging technolo-
3 semester hours
home
gies of computers, satellites, cable television, and
A
media from the perspective of the historical development,
impact on audiences, economics of the media, regulation of
the media,
and business
Provides a work-study experience
computing materials.
53.578
initially
programming language Pascal
provides the skills essential for the design of instructional
status of the media.
1-6 semester hours
stered
thorough study of the fundamental concepts and
applications of the structured
GRADUATE INTERNSHIP
09.590
to the
development of instructional computing programs.
COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES
09.584
computing programs.
instructional design
process. Students engage in organization and
setting.
BASIC programming
language are used to provide a foundation for the design and
DESIGN OF INSTRUCTIONAL
SYSTEMS USING PASCAL
admini-
3 semester hours
by an academic faculty member and a sponsoring
This course applies the concepts and
skills
covered
in
employer. This course also provides the opportunity for an
53.577 primarily to the design and development of instruc-
internship experience across disciplines at a graduate level.
tional learning episodes and, secondly, to the design of
instructional support systems.
MASTER'S THESIS
09.599
3-6 semester hours
Development of a computer-based
53.580
interactive video
PROGRAMMING FOR INTERACTIVE
VIDEO
project using the systems approach.
3 semester hours
The fundamental concepts of an author language/
25.585-7
PUBLIC ADDRESS SEMINAR
system are used
3 semester hours
Specialized study by the class.
The
subject
to provide for the design
and development
of computer-based courseware that integrates interactive
is
video, audio, computer-generated text, and graphics.
selected by the instructor of public address.
27
COLLEGE
OF BUSINESS
Master of Education
in Business Education
Purpose:
This specialization
SPECIAL TOPICS: ARTIFICIAL
INTELLIGENCE
53.592
in office
systems
is
intended to
contribute to the professional maturation of the teacher of
business subjects in secondary schools.
3 semester hours
Concepts from
Prerequisite:
artificial intelligence are
explored
with specific emphasis placed on the application of expert
Level
systems to solving
real life
GROUP PROCESSES IN SUPERVISION
60.578
I
Certification to teach business subjects.
problems.
Required Courses:
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
6 credits - 79.591 Foundations of Educational
Research and 90.581 Seminar
in
Business Education.
Restricted Elective Courses:
laboratory experiences in group processes and applicability
to supervision.
Choose 6
SUPERVISION OF CURRICULUM
AND INSTRUCTION
60.579
Workshop, 90.551 Teaching
tion,
Defines the supervisory function directed toward the
instruction.
interrelationships
tion
Emphasis
is
- 53.575 Computer Programming
Computer Graphics
for Instructional Applications, 90.460 Business Education
3 semester hours
improvement of
credits
for Instructional Applications, 53.576
placed upon the
between the humanistic aspects of educa-
Strategies in Business Educa-
90.564 Business Education Program Development and
Management, 90.599 Master's Thesis, 92.550 Information
Processing, 92.554 Management Information Systems.
and democratic administrative behavior. Roles of conRelated Courses:
temporary supervision with respect
to educational quality
assessment, interpersonal relations, and the catalytic role of
the supervisor are studied.
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL
THEORY, DESIGN, AND
DEVELOPMENT
60.584
Office Systems 18 credits
- 94.500
Introduction to
Office Systems and Information, 94.510 Office Systems Applications,
94.520 Administrative Office Communications,
94.530 Office Telecommunication Systems, 94.540 Training and
Development
in
Office Systems, 94.550 Integrated
Office Systems.
3 semester hours
Curriculum and instructional evaluation
is
a
compe-
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
tency-based course consisting of elements providing a base
for the student in current theory and practice in the evalu-
ation of school curriculum and instruction. Reviews, criti-
Business Education
ques, and application of current thinking and practice in
(Code 90)
curriculum evaluation are an integral part of the course.
93.583
HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT
90.460
BUSINESS AND OFFICE EDUCATION
WORKSHOP
3 semester hours
1-3 semester hours
The course focuses on the current research and theory
related to the management and development of human resources in organizational settings. Specific emphasis
is
placed on basic principles of behavior, motivation, training
and development, leadership, and performance
tions.
in
organiza-
Addresses those educational ideas and experiences
that
encourage, support, and guide participants to acquire an
increased understanding of the accumulated knowledge pertaining to the development of business skills, the enhance-
ment of business education
as a profession,
and the determi-
nation of the business and office personnel's responsibility
and
role in the business world.
TEACHING STRATEGIES
BUSINESS EDUCATION
90.551
IN
contexts. Course
is
designed
to
provide an understanding of
the evolving role of the office as a key information systems
3 semester hours
center.
Presents teaching-learning environments based upon
instruction
ment of
which
their
is
geared to involve students
performance according
increasing degree of professionalism and teacher
tency
is
criteria
emphasized
in
An
3 semester hours
compe-
Applications of office automation technologies to
enhance productivity of office employees of
education today by using specific
forjudging a teacher's effectiveness. Designed to
develop teaching strategies and
to evaluate the results
OFFICE SYSTEMS APPLICATIONS
94.510
in the assess-
to specific criteria.
all
levels
from
support personnel to managers. Hands-on experience includes comparative and selection techniques for hardware
of
and software, as well as an evaluation of appropriate
performance-based instruction.
train-
ing materials for support personnel.
PROGRAM
MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
BUSINESS EDUCATION
90.564
Prerequisite: 94.500
3 semester hours
A
as
it
study of basic
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
94.520
COMMUNICATIONS
management and curriculum theory
applies to business education program administration
3 semester hours
and supervision. Course approached from the perspectives
Designed
of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling.
skills for
to provide application of
those professionals
who work
in
communication
environments
with automated information and communication systems.
SEMINAR IN BUSINESS EDUCATION
90.581
Topics include oral and written reports, systems-related
documents
3 semester hours
An
investigation and evaluation of completed
research in business education.
The
(reports, proposals, procedures), research
methods, and information technology.
student submits written
Prerequisite:
94.500,94.510
which are used as the basis for class discussions.
reports
OFFICE TELECOMMUNICATIONS
94.530
SYSTEMS
3 semester hours
Information Processing
Introduction to telecommunications in the business
(Code 92)
environment. Topics include telephony, data codes, protocols,
INFORMATION PROCESSING
92.550
3 semester hours
A comprehensive
to the use
Emphasis
facilitate
ronment. The student will be required to investigate the
effective use of available
computer
information interchange
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION
3 semester hours
Applies theories of learning and instructional proce-
3 semester hours
dures to the education and training of employees in office
study of information analysis and systems design
from the user's point of view. The student
systems. Topics include instructional design, strategies,
will identify the
technology, and the implementation, evaluation, and man-
basic concepts of the following: the systems point of view,
the organization as a system, information flows,
data base
and image.
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
IN OFFICE SYSTEMS
SYSTEMS
nature of
in
text,
to
whatever form the
re-
94.540
A
this course.
on the application of telecommunications
Prerequisite: 94.500
sources will be emphasized.
92.554
is
information takes: voice, data,
impact of the computer and associated peripheral devices on
The
communiManagement issues
local area networks,
and practical applications are an integral part of
introduction and basic orientation
of information processing in the educational envi-
the classroom.
network architectures,
cations media, hardware and software.
agement of training within the organizational
and the
Prerequisite:
management information systems. Data bases and
management systems will be investigated from the
94.550
manager's perspective.
structure.
94.500,94.510
INTEGRATED OFFICE SYSTEMS
3 semester hours
The course
is
designed to be the capstone course of
the office system curriculum and includes a synthesis and
Office Systems
application of concepts related to current office systems
(Code 94)
94.500
topics.
Prerequisite: 94.500, 94.540
INTRODUCTION TO OFFICE
SYSTEMS AND INFORMATION
3 semester hours
An overview
of office systems -people, technology,
and procedures - within organizational and environmental
29
Master of Business Administration
courses or experiences that are prerequisite to Level
II.
Students whose undergraduate major was in business
administration are likely to have had most, or perhaps
Administration:
the courses of Level
that duplicate their
The Master of Business Administration (MBA)
program
administered by a director
is
faculty adviser for
M.B.A.
who
they
I;
may
undergraduate work. Level
completed before entering the Level
also serves as the
courses of Level
an all-evening
I
are Financial
all,
of
be exempted from courses
II
I
must be
program. The
Accounting or Principles of
and part-time students.
Management, Principles of
Marketing, Business Statistics, Business Law, Business
Finance, Principles of Economics (two semesters), and two
Philosophy and Objectives:
calculus. In the
all
students.
It is
program offering four courses each semester
Accounting
for both full-
II,
Principles of
semesters of mathematics including one semester of
Undergraduate Catalog, these are num-
bered respectively: 91.220 or 222, 93.344, 97.310, 40.346,
The degree program is planned to reflect the curriculum standards of the American Assembly of Collegiate
Schools of Business.
making
98.331, 96.313, 40.21
oriented toward the decision-
It is
responsibilities of
management; consequently,
broad-based and aims to develop perspective.
It
it
1
and 212, and 53.123; plus one
additional advanced mathematics course.
Level
II
consists
of 36 semester hours of graduate credit of which 30 are
prescribed and 6 are elected.
is
The prescribed courses
also
are:
provides a limited opportunity to elect courses in an area of
BUSINESS AND SOCIETY
93.457
specialization.
3 semester hours
Admission
to
Program Courses:
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
OR DESIGN
93.511
Enrollment
admission
in the
program
is
limited; therefore,
to the courses is selective.
The applicant must
3 semester hours
hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or
While no undergraduate major
university.
minimum body of 30
business subjects
The
is
credits in
if
prescribed, a
MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS
93.512
3 semester hours
in basic
required as outlined herein.
overall quality point average
2.50 or higher; or
is
background courses
based on only the
must have been
last
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
93.560
two years of
3 semester hours
undergraduate work, must have been a 2.75 or higher. Re-
quirements for admission to the Master of Business Ad-
ORGANIZATION THEORY
93.562
ministration program are based on a combination of under-
3 semester hours
graduate grade point average and score on the Graduate
Management Admissions Test (GMAT). A score of 950 or
more points must be achieved based on the formula: 200
OPERATIONS RESEARCH
93.563
3 semester hours
times the overall undergraduate grade point average plus the
GMAT score, or at least
200 times the
last
average plus the
1 ,000 points based on the formula,
two years of undergraduate grade point
ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
93.566
3 semester hours
GMAT score.
Admissions
criteria include the
GMAT score, the
POLICIES
93.581
3 semester hours
undergraduate record, statements by two references, and job
experience. For applicants whose native language
English, the
TOEFL (Educational
is
not
Testing Services, Prince-
ton, N.J.) is required with at least a
550 score
in
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
96.535
3 semester hours
order to be
considered.
MARKETING MANAGEMENT
97.551
Admission to Candidacy for
Admission
MBA:
to the courses of the
3 semester hours
Two
program does not
courses must be elected in accounting, market-
imply admission to candidacy for the degree. The proce-
ing, finance, or
dure for admission to candidacy
chosen from:
Admission
to
is
described in the section
Candidacy for a Master's Degree.
91.501
Program
total
program
levels of courses.
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
3 semester hours
of Study:
The
two
management. Elective courses may be
for the
Level
I
MBA degree comprises
consists of
91.502
background
ADVANCED FINANCIAL
ACCOUNTING
3 semester hours
30
91.503
GOVERNMENTAL FUND
service organizations. Selected reference to professional
ACCOUNTING
literature
3 semester hours
MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING
91.524
and uniform C.P.A. examination problems.
Prerequisite: 91.501
GOVERNMENTAL FUND
91.503
ACCOUNTING
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION
92.554
Accounting principles and practices of governments
SYSTEMS
and nonprofit
3 semester hours
institutions.
Comparisons between account-
ing principles and practices that apply to governments and
nonprofit institutions and those that are generally accepted
OPERATIONS PLANNING AND
93.561
in business.
CONTROL
Prerequisite: 91.502
3 semester hours
MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING
91.524
HUMAN RESOURCES
93.583
3 semester hours
DEVELOPMENT
The major
3 semester hours
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
SECURITY ANALYSIS AND
PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
96.550
use of accounting data by investors and potential investors
whenever
possible.
3 semester hours
SEMINAR IN FINANCE
96.565
Management
3 semester hours
Or courses can be
(Code 93)
taken with permission of the dean
from the following senior
SMALL BUSINESS INSTITUTE
93.440
level undergraduate courses (for
SEMINAR
course descriptions, see the Undergraduate Catalog):
1-3 semester hours
Teams of students
HISTORY OF LABOR
UNITED STATES
42.472
IN
THE
work with
local businesses in
a consultancy capacity to aid in the resolution of actual
business problems.
3 semester hours
Work
will include analysis of the
problem, determination of alternative solutions, recommendation of the
93.440
will
optimum course of action by means of an
oral
SMALL BUSINESS INSTITUTE
presentation to the business owners, and a written report to
SEMINAR
the Small Business Administration's regional office.
1-3 semester hours
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
93.511
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
DECISIONS
96.454
3 semester hours
Statistical principles and procedures basic to research
3 semester hours
in business
and interpretation of data.
MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS
93.512
Accounting
3 semester hours
(Code 91)
Economic
analysis of the firm and
its
environment.
Determination of prices, output, and employment.
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
91.501
3 semester hours
Emphasis on
asset valuation,
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
93.560
income determination,
3 semester hours
and financial accounting principles with selected topics
Analysis of manufacturing and service systems and
from the funds statement and analysis and interpretation of
application of decision
financial statements.
problems.
making
to operational
and policy
Prerequisite: 91.524
OPERATIONS PLANNING AND
93.561
91.502
CONTROL
ADVANCED FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
Advanced problems
Examination of research findings
in consolidated statements,
stockholder's equity partnership, fiduciary accounting, and
management with focus on
selected topics dealing with government units, and nonprofit
system.
Prerequisite: 93.560
31
in
operations
the operation and control of the
ORGANIZATION THEORY
93.562
Finance
3 semester hours
Comparative examination of major approaches
(Code 96)
to the
study of organizations. Theories and research findings
ADVANCED FINANCIAL
96.454
MANAGEMENT
applied to practical situations. Topics include organization
structure, systems of
conflict
power and
influence, organizational
process, behaviorial science research, and
for
3 semester hours
and cooperation, individual motivation, group
The study of business
and the
development of advanced financial management practices as
implications
its
management.
used
OPERATIONS RESEARCH
93.563
financial problems
IN
in the
decision-making role of the financial manager.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
96.535
BUSINESS
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
Extensive and in-depth study of management
Construction and use of quantitative models in
activities
business decision making.
involved in the financial aspects of the business
to financial
ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
93.566
knowledge gained through exposure
enterprise. Theoretical
techniques. Emphasis
This course focuses primarily on internal organiza-
specifically, this course deals with the
human
and simulation
placed on the development of
is
acquisition of tools to facilitate effective decision making.
aspects of
96.550
SECURITY ANALYSIS AND
PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
cluded are not only the findings and conceptual models of
3 semester hours
who have conducted empirical behavior research and
but
struggled to make sense of what has been observed
those
An advanced
—
Among
applied to problem
More
organization, spotlighting the group and individual. In-
also the behaviors of class
is
perspective in the decision-making process with the
tional issues with appropriate recognition given to personal
factors.
literature
situations through the use of case studies
3 semester hours
and external organizational background
management
treatment of aspects involved in
developing a logical and systematic approach
members.
and evaluation types of
specific concepts to be included are roles,
securities.
management of an investment
to
analyzing
Investment strategy and
portfolio. Theoretical aspects
norms, cohesive and divisive processes, social and status
of security analysis and problems involved in analyzing and
aspects are explored including self concept, personal
evaluation securities within the context of the type of
perception, goals, feelings, ego, responsibility, decisions,
industry issuing them.
conditioning, and personal functioning.
Prerequisite: 93.560
96.565
SEMINAR
IN
FINANCE
3 semester hours
POLICIES
93.581
Seminar on unresolved problems
3 semester hours
Complex
industrial situations are
examined
for the
for financial decision making,
purpose of determining the strategy to insure long-run
survival and growth in competitive markets.
problem-solving
skills,
Emphasis
in the field
of
finance with investigations to include such areas as models
money, and
capital markets
and simulation problems.
is
on
implementation of optimal deci-
sions, nature of strategic analysis including selected cases
Marketing
involving production, pricing, capital investments, and their
(Code 97)
interaction with other factors.
Prerequisite:
Must be taken
in the last
semester of
97.551
MARKETING MANAGEMENT
the student's program.
93.583
3 semester hours
Application of the managerial processes of analysis,
HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT
organization, planning, and control of marketing activities:
3 semester hours
marketing concepts, analysis of marketing opportunities,
The course focuses on the current research and theory
related to the management and development of human
resources in organizational settings. Specific emphasis
growth and competitive
system, buyer behavior, and product development.
is
placed on basic principles of behavior, motivation, training
and development, leadership, and performance
strategy, marketing information
in organiza-
tions.
32
COLLEGE OF
URBAN EDUCATION FOR THE
DISADVANTAGED
60.506
3 semester hours
PROFESSIONAL
A course designed to increase
awareness of problems
of the urban educational system. The course emphasizes a
STUDIES
growth of
sensitivity to the disadvantaged youngster, in-
depth examination of current research findings in each area
studied, teaching strategies, and resources and approaches to
resolve major problems. Discussion of polarization on
critical
School of Education
Raymond
E. Babineau, director
problem
areas.
USING NEWSPAPERS IN THE
60.507
CLASSROOM
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
3 semester hours
An
activity-centered course that provides the teacher
with an orientation to the use of the newspaper in various
Educational Foundations
subject areas. Opportunities for the development of learning
(Code 60)
experiences will be provided.
PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES IN THE
PUBLIC SCHOOL
60.451
60.512
MEDIA AND SOFTWARE
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
Advanced study of the
A comprehensive view of pupil personnel services in
role of
media
in the educative
process. Includes the critical assessment of that role, the
elementary and secondary schools; school attendance,
selection of
school health programs, pupil transportation, psychological
review of contemporary literature
services, guidance services.
tion
equipment and materials for optimum
component
that involves
in the field,
advanced work
utility,
a
and a producin television,
transparencies, slide-tape, and computer-assisted instruction.
MAJOR PHILOSOPHIES OF EDUCATION
60.501
3 semester hours
Modem educational
in the light
60.514
problems and trends interpreted
HOME, SCHOOL, AND COMMUNITY
RELATIONS
of philosophical viewpoints; study of primary
3 semester hours
sources of concepts and philosophies which have influenced
Introductory course in public relations. Special
and are influencing education.
reference to elementary schools where a philosophy of part-
nership between home, school, and
SCHOOL AND SOCIETY
60.502
and where principles,
3 semester hours
attitudes,
community
and techniques
is
developed
to
encourage
community sharing in the planning of and assuming responsibility for good schools are considered.
Effects on the school program of social class, family
and community pressures, and changing patterns and
standards of
life in
our society. The course aims to foster
GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING
FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN
60.520
understanding of these pressures and patterns so as to enable
the teacher to
work
effectively in encouraging the
good and
3 semester hours
reducing the harmful impacts of social forces in relation-
Studies the needs of exceptional children in public
ships of children.
schools (including the academically talented); guidance and
counseling techniques for teachers and guidance counselors
HISTORY OF AMERICAN
EDUCATIONAL THEORY
60.503
in
meeting those needs; guidance and counseling for excep-
tional children related to total guidance counseling program.
3 semester hours
American educational
theory with emphasis on individuals and schools of thought
which have influenced and are influencing education in
Historical foundations of
60.530
GUIDANCE IN THE ELEMENTARY
SCHOOLS
3 semester hours
America.
Concepts and techniques of the guidance process
in
the elementary school; behavioral and developmental
60.505
COMPARATIVE EDUCATION
problems; releasing creative capacities of children.
3 semester hours
Educational ideas and practices of various countries
60.533
of the world are examined for their impact upon our culture
and education. Particular attention
is
MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION
THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
IN
given to the relation-
ship of European educational programs to the
3 semester hours
American
Construction, administration, and interpretation of
philosophy and practice of public education.
group
tests
of intelligence, achievement, aptitude, and
personality in elementary schools.
33
CREATIVITY FOR TEACHERS
60.534
EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH FOR
60.577
SUPERVISION
3 semester hours
This course
intended to help teachers become more
is
3 semester hours
creative in their approaches to their students and subject
Emphasis
matter.
is
on understanding creative process,
Consideration
given to the development of ability
is
and interpret educational research and apply
to read
it
to a
recognizing the creative child, and development of the
school situation. Conclusions concerning curriculum con-
creative potential of student and teacher.
tent
and teaching strategies designed for the improvement of
the educational process are emphasized.
PROBLEMS IN GUIDANCE AND
COUNSELING
60.550
GROUP PROCESSES IN SUPERVISION
60.578
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
Emphasis
Philosophy of guidance; history of the guidance
is
given to group processes, communication
movement; guidance needs of children and adolescents;
methods of gathering data; nature of school records; inter-
in the
pretation of test results and inventories; use of occupational
ratory experiences in group processes and applicability to
group, and organizational goals related to educational
supervision. Focuses on
knowledge of and practice
in labo-
information and data; interviewing and counseling tech-
supervision. Experiences provide opportunities for experi-
niques.
menting with and evaluating leadership
and
creativity
TECHNIQUES
60.551
IN
3 semester hours
development and use of counseling materials,
SUPERVISION OF CURRICULUM
AND INSTRUCTION
60.579
i.e.,
3 semester hours
educa-
Through an examination of the
and other pertinent materials.
and materials of
ORGANIZATION AND SUPERVISION
OF GUIDANCE
60.552
3 semester hours
Types of guidance organizations used in schools and
good guidance.
their effectiveness in providing for
MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION
THE SECONDARY SCHOOL
IN
instruction.
Emphasis
is
placed upon the interrelationships
between the humanistic aspects of education and democratic
administrative behavior. Roles of contemporary supervision
with respect to educational quality assessment, interpersonal
and the
catalytic role of the supervisor are studied.
SEMINAR IN SUPERVISION OF
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
60.580
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
Construction, administration, and interpretation of
group
tests in intelligence,
objectives, techniques,
staff supervision, this course defines the
supervisory function directed toward the improvement of
relations,
60.561
Field-based practicum experience that places the can-
achievement, aptitude, and
didate for a Curriculum and Instruction N- 1 2 supervisory
personality in secondary schools.
certificate in a cooperative relationship with
INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATIONAL
ADMINISTRATION
60.573
3 semester hours
An
and promote
COUNSELING
Theories, principles, and practices of counseling;
tional information, test results,
skills
initiative.
examination of the functions and tasks of educa-
an individual in
a school setting responsible for the overall planning coordination, implementation,
and evaluation of a school system
The experience
curricular and instructional program.
is
Issues include the evolving school setting, the meaning,
competency based. Experiences are shared and discussed in
a weekly seminar. Evaluation of the individual candidate's
performance is based on achievement of specified compe-
development, and work of school administrators, educa-
tencies.
tional administration
is
the primary focus of this course.
tional systems analysis, school personnel administration,
administrative and organizational behavior, and career
INDEPENDENT STUDY
60.581
Designed for teachers
SCHOOL LAW AND FINANCE
60.576
3 semester hours
Consideration
by
local, state,
is
given to the limitations established
and federal law related
to the interactions of
school personnel. Special attention to recent changes resulting
from
judicial decisions. Fiscal control of education with
emphasis on
local budgetary
problems
IN
EDUCATION
1-6 semester hours
ladders in educational administration.
is
a major objective.
in public
schools as an oppor-
tunity to pursue in-service projects in cooperation with a
faculty adviser.
The teacher submits
to an adviser designated
which
details the
the project in
posed
credit,
its
a "learning contract"
by the department chairperson
academic goals and describes
relation to the goals, a reading
list,
and a description of a proposal for a
report. Permission to register for the course
approval of the contract. Evaluation
is
is
the pro-
final
granted upon
based on the written
report and an examination by a committee appointed by the
adviser and/or department chairperson. Students
register at
is
flexible.
may
any suitable time; the duration of the experience
SEMINAR
60.583
IN
EDUCATION
1-6 semester hours
Designed
to
teachers engaged in a
common
resources of the college and
the project.
is
A
in
provide opportunity for a group of
its
in-service project to use the
John Hranitz, coordinator
faculty in connection with
"learning contract" similar to that of 60.58
submitted by the group as a basis for permission to
Purpose:
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
held under direction of a faculty
in
This program
seminar meetings
member. Evaluation
based upon the seminar reports and a
written report
final
is
is
intended to enhance the professional
through integrated learning experiences
comprehensive
young
by the student.
in the
child, the curriculum, current practice,
study of the
and the
teacher of young children's areas of interest. Individuals
N-K-3
The program also has an option that enables the
teacher with a K-6 certification to obtain an N-K-3 (early
not holding any type of certification can obtain the
certificate.
3 semester hours
This
is
competence of the individual as a teacher of young children
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL
THEORY, DESIGN, AND DEVELOPMENT
60.584
Master of Science
Early Childhood Education
childhood education) certification.
a competency-based course consisting of
elements providing a base for the student
in relevant
theory
associated with the activity of curriculum development.
Required Courses:
A
review, critique, and evaluation of current theoretical
positions and design
methodology are an
62.522, 523, 590, 591, 592, 593: a master's research
integral part of the
paper, departmental paper, a comprehensive examination or
course.
a comprehensive curriculum project in early childhood education;
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL
EVALUATION
60.585
is
a
ation of school curriculum
and
and practice
instruction.
compe-
who complete 36
graduate work was of a field experience/practicum nature.
Students seeking N-K-3 certification are required to com-
in the evalu-
plete 62.594 Practicum in Early
Childhood Education.
Reviews,
and application of current thinking and practice
critiques,
foundation courses; and 6 credits in
semester hours of graduate study of which 6 hours of
tency-based course consisting of elements providing a base
for the student in current theory
in
certification will be granted to students
3 semester hours
Curriculum and instructional evaluation
6 credits
courses related to this professional specialization. N-K-3
in
Elective Courses:
curriculum evaluation are an integral part of the course.
Electives to complete the
or the degree program with
Professional Studies
RESEARCH
IN
degree program
certification
may
be
selected with approval of an adviser from several depart-
(Code 79)
79.591
minimum
N-K-3
ments.
EDUCATION
Admission:
3 semester hours
A
study of the methods and techniques used in
Students seeking admission to candidacy must com-
educational research; the development and interpretation of
statistical
plete a written screening examination.
data and the application to professional problems.
All
N-K-3 teacher
their first Instructional
strate that they
Doctor of Education
program
in
A
Elementary Education
cooperative doctoral program in elementary
and Indiana University of Pennsylvania. The program
includes areas of concentration in curriculum and supervision, administration, reading, early
childhood education,
educational psychology, and special education. Students
can take courses
at
both institutions and the doctoral
committee guiding the dissertation consists of faculty from
both institutions. Individuals interested in pursuing this
degree should contact William O'Bruba or John Hranitz,
coordinators of the program.
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I
Certification,
must demon-
have successfully completed examinations
in
specialization, basic skills, professional skills, and
general knowledge.
education combines the resources of Bloomsburg University
certification candidates seeking
Level
Master of Education
in Elementary Education
PRACTICES IN TEACHING THE
62.523
YOUNG CHILD
3 semester hours
An
examination of current practices
young child with emphasis on
Lynn Watson, coordinator
childhood as they relate
Purpose:
in
teaching the
the developmental aspects of
program.
to the school
KNOWLEDGE AND THE CURRICULUM
THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
62.524
IN
This program
is
intended to enhance the professional
competence of the individual
as a teacher
3 semester hours
and leader through
A
integrated learning experiences in study of the child, cur-
riculum, current practice, and the teacher's academic
study of the place of knowledge in developing a
curriculum.
field.
Prerequisite:
I
on content as
is
Certification for teaching in the ele-
A
and the need for science
instruction in the elementary grades;
for nurturing these interests
in
in
influenced
study of the problems resulting from the increased
interest of children in science
Required Courses:
60.501 Major Philosophies
is
3 semester hours
mentary school.
Research
it
practices.
CURRENT PRACTICES IN ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL SCIENCE
62.525
Instructor Level
The emphasis
by innovative
Education and 79.591
methods and materials
and for implementing science
instruction within the limits of the interests of children are
Education; a master's research paper or a de-
presented and evaluated.
partmental paper in elementary education; 6 to 12 semester
hours
in
in
courses pertinent to a professional specialization or
SOCIAL STUDIES IN THE ELEMENTARY
62.527
an academic discipline. (General degree requirements are
stated in the section
SCHOOL
on the Master of Education.)
3 semester hours
An
Electives:
research in the disciplines of the social sciences as a basis
for
Electives to complete the
may
examination of contemporary trends and current
minimum
degree program
development of
a conceptual
framework
for a social
studies program.
be selected with approval of the adviser from several
departments.
LANGUAGE ARTS IN THE MODERN
SCHOOL
62.528
3 semester hours
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
A
study of problems related to instruction in various
aspects of the language
Elementary and Early Childhood Education
arts; the
curriculum; current research and
place of language arts in the
its
practical application.
(Code 62)
LITERATURE FOR CHILDREN
ELEMENTARY GRADES
62.529
WORKSHOP IN PRESCHOOL
62.410
EDUCATION
THE
3 semester hours
A
1-6 semester hours
A
IN
course designed for both teachers in-service and
survey of ways that children
may
encounter
literature
and methods
upper-level undergraduates. Study of selected areas in early
Students
become acquainted with
childhood education. Individual or group study of subjects
with children in a story-telling experience, discover ways
of interest or concern in teaching.
other than through reading by which children
ence
that are effective in the encounter.
children's books,
may
work
experi-
literature.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM
62.521
3 semester hours
A
62.530
study of problems related to development, experi-
mentation, and improvement of curriculum practices in the
AWARENESS OF ENVIRONMENTAL
EDUCATION PROBLEMS FOR THE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
3 semester hours
elementary school.
This course
CURRICULUM TRENDS IN EARLY
CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
62.522
A
tent,
meet
the needs of children
who
problem-solving
activities, material sources, the
use of
resources, curriculum building, development of an aware-
study of the changing goals and the developing
to
designed to help the classroom teacher
organize environmental education activities. Areas of con-
3 semester hours
programs required
is
ness of environmental problems, and possible solutions to
enter
them.
school with increased experiential background.
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Camping and
a
camp
fee are required.
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
AWARENESS ACTIVITIES AND
MATERIALS FOR THE ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
62.531
3 semester hours
A
1-3 semester hours
An
sical,
Camping and
a
camp
course in the techniques of identifying of the phy-
emotional, social, and mental needs of young children
and developing appropriate prescripture procedures.
opportunity for students to broaden their experi-
ences in environmental education.
IDENTIFICATION AND PRESCRIPTION
OF THE NEEDS OF YOUNG CHILDREN
62.592
fee
ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION
OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR
YOUNG CHILDREN
62.593
are required.
Prerequisite: 62.530
VALUES CLARIFICATION IN THE
62.533
3 semester hours
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A
3 semester hours
A course
education with emphasis on the expansion and administra-
designed primarily for elementary education
students in which the emphasis
is
tion with regard to the selection of personnel, evaluative
on the philosophy and
composition of values clarification as
it
study of the various programs in early childhood
techniques, and curriculum procedures, school law, finance,
and other appropriate subjects.
applies to the
elementary school child. Practical and theoretical aspects
begin to build a value system by which they can
PRACTICUM
EDUCATION
62.594
will be stressed as well as techniques for helping children
live.
IN
EARLY CHILDHOOD
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
6 semester hours
ity
working/learning relationships with others.
academic achievement. Consent of program coordinator and
An
in
individually prescribed course of study and activ-
based on (but not limited
to)
previous experience and
department chairperson required.
CURRENT TOPICS IN ELEMENTARY
EDUCATION
62.539
—
INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION
PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES FOR
62.595
3 semester hours
An
THE CLASSROOM
investigation of current thinking and research in
3 semester hours
aspects of elementary education.
An
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ELEMENTARY
EDUCATION
62.581
for individualizing instruction. Experiences include proce-
dures for adapting conventional instructional
1-6 semester hours
Comparable
to 60.58
MASTER'S RESEARCH PAPER
3 semester hours
Student demonstrates ability to employ accepted
1-6 semester hours
methods of educational research
study of
to 60.583.
her.
CURRENT RESEARCH AND
DEVELOPMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION
62.590
work
examination of recent
in the field
literature
— preschool,
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.
LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT OF
THE YOUNG CHILD
62.591
3 semester hours
A
survey of child development and
its
relationship to
the early school years.
The development of the young
from ages two through
eight.
The problem area
in the solution or intensive
area of interest or concern to
him or
selected for the research project
is
must
pursuing.
'"I
and experimental
of early childhood education
some problem
be related to the curriculum that the student
3 semester hours
An
to
1
62.599
Comparable
modes
individualized settings.
SEMINAR IN ELEMENTARY
EDUCATION
62.583
analysis of practices, principles, and procedures
child
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Master of Education
Edward
in
Reading
PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF
READING
63.542
3 semester hours
Poostay, coordinator
Psychological foundations of learning theories, their
relationship to reading, their subsequent effect on reading
Purpose:
achievement.
This program
teachers to
is
intended to prepare experienced
become reading
READING CLINIC
63.543
I
supervisors or specialists
through learning experiences
in diagnostic
3 semester hours
and remedial
techniques, insights in psychology of learning,
Clinical experience in the diagnosis and remediation
means of
of reading and/or learning disabilities; diagnosis, develop-
stimulating enjoyment of reading, training in supervision
ment, administration, and evaluation of individual pro-
procedures, and clinical practice.
grams; case studies.
Prerequisites: 6 hours selected
Prerequisites:
Level
I
from 63.541, 548,
542, and consent of the director
Certification; a basic course in teaching
READING CLINIC II
63.544
reading.
3 semester hours
Clinical experience in the
Required:
skills
and comprehension with persons who may or may not
have remedial and/or learning
Departmental paper
development of reading
63.543 gives experience with
disabilities.
all levels.
Combined with
Continued evalu-
ation of individual programs, case studies.
Elective Courses:
Prerequisites: 6 hours selected
from 63.541, 542,
548, and consent of the director
Elective courses from disciplines other than reading
may
be selected dependent upon the needs and educational
ORGANIZATION, ADMINISTRATION,
AND SUPERVISION OF READING
63.545
background of the student.
PROGRAMS (K-12)
Examination:
3 semester hours
A comprehensive
A course for the
written and/or oral examination
is
a
reading personnel, specialists,
supervisors, and administrators
graduation requirement in this program.
who
will or
may become
involved with the supervising and programming responsi-
A discussion
of a reading program.
bilities
of types of
summary of the requirements of ESEA Titles, and how to write
a federal program are an integral part of this course.
federal and/or school reading programs as well as a
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Reading
63.546
(Code 63)
READING IN THE CONTENT AREAS
3 semester hours
Designed for teachers
INTRODUCTION TO THE TEACHING
OF READING
63.540
On
examination of trends
reading and study
in reading instruction;
in the use
of different ap-
SEMINAR
63.547
the field of reading as
READING REMEDIAL READING
New
paper.
3 semester hours
63.548
both standardized and informal techniques, analysis of
disabilities, preparation
knowledge of how
it
in the study
is
of recent research
in
applied to the departmental
curricular, materials,
and procedures of
teaching reading.
Diagnostic and remedial procedures emphasizing
stress of corrective
READING
3 semester hours
DIFFICULTIES
extreme reading
IN
Independent work
DIAGNOSIS AND PRESCRIPTION
IN
vocabulary development, diction-
skills,
ary skills, and library techniques.
proaches to the solution of reading problems.
63.541
grades four to 12. Proce-
dures and materials presented in word perception, special
3 semester hours
development of competence
in
of a case study,
LEARNING DISABILITIES AND
READING INSTRUCTION
3 semester hours
and remedial procedures, and a working
This course
is
designed for the reading specialist and/
to write prescriptions for clients with
or reading supervisor.
Language disorders
reading problems.
learning. Perceptual abilities,
i.e..
as a factor in
auditory and visual
modalities for learning disabilities. Recent research in the
area of learning disabilities.
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TEACHING READING TO THE HEARING
IMPAIRED/LANGUAGE-HANDICAPPED
CHILD
63.549
Educational Supervision
(Codes 60, 62, 65)
3 semester hours
Principles, practices, methods,
John Hranitz, coordinator
and materials of
teaching reading to the hearing impaired/language handi-
capped; discussion, reading, clinic practices with clients,
Specialization for
and library research.
Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction
(N-12) Certificate Program
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Purpose:
Secondary Education
The Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction
Program is designed for candidates seeking certification
(Code 65)
with district-wide responsibilities and includes designing,
coordinating, improving, evaluating, and extending instruc-
William O'Bruba, coordinator
tion
INSTRUCTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
MIDDLE AND JUNIOR HIGH
65.530
from N-12.
Prerequisites:
IN
SCHOOLS
(1)
3 semester hours
Inquiry into the role of early secondary education by
(2)
analyzing historical trends, curricular patterns, instructional
Candidates must provide evidence of
at least five
years of teaching experience. (Experience on an emergency
designs, and personnel structure of this organization unit.
Emphasis on teacher behavior, student values and
Candidates must provide proof of a Pennsylvania
teaching certificate.
certificate or
an interim certificate
is
not acceptable).
attitudes,
and instructional designs peculiar to the junior high, middle,
Required:
and intermediate schools.
Candidates must complete a
DEVELOPMENT OF THE SECONDARY
SCHOOL CURRICULUM
65.560
credits
minimum
3 semester hours
Problems related
to
(1)
development, experimentation,
and improvement of curriculum practices
in the
of 30 graduate
from seven areas of competency.
Curriculum and instruction
—
theory, design,
and development
secondary
(2)
school.
Curriculum and early childhood, elementary,
middle, and secondary education
65.571
EVALUATING TEACHING IN MIDDLE
AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS
instruction through self analysis.
Micro-teaching techniques, planning dimensions,
Research
(4)
Supervision, management, and administration
Group dynamics
(5)
3 semester hours
Improvement of
(3)
self-
(6)
School law and finance
(7)
Practicum -
field experience
appraisal techniques. Designed for teachers with special
reference to the
work of cooperating
Specialization for
teachers.
Subject Area Supervisory
65.581
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN SECONDARY
EDUCATION
(K-12) Certificate Program
1-6 semester hours
Purpose:
See course description for 60.581.
This program
65.583
SEMINAR IN SECONDARY EDUCATION
is
designed for the person with primary
responsibility for supervising and directing the activities of
1-6 semester hours
professional and non-professional employees in given fields.
See course description for 60.583.
Areas of Specialization:
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Curriculum and Instruction
36
credits
Early Childhood Education
24
credits
Elementary Education
24
credits
Reading
30
credits
School Health Service
24
credits
24
Secondary Education
Learning
credits
Communication
Foreign Languages
Disabilities:
70.505. 532. 544. or appropriate reading course.
Mathematics
70.560. 590. 599 Master" s Research Paper or departmental
Science
paper (optional
|
— or 36 semester hour program.
Social Studies
24 credits
Special Education
Behaviorial Disorders: 70.570. 571. 572. 599
Master's Research Paper or departmental paper (optional)
—
or 36 semester hour program.
Prerequisites:
(1) Concentration in area for
which
certification
is
Master of Science
in Special Education
sought.
(2)
which
At
least five years
certification
is
of experience
in the field for
sought. (Valid certificate in the field.)
Specialization in Exceptional Persons
Required:
Purpose:
A minimum
of 2
from the following
1
semester hours of graduate courses
areas:
This program
is
who wish
to
education
(1)
management and
(2) principles
(3) school
(4)
administration.
and practices
in
new
skills for
expand
working u
their
ith the
in
knowledge and develop
exceptional person.
school supervision.
law and finance.
Prerequisite:
group dynamics,
(5) research techniques.
(6)
designed for professionals not
Applicants must possess an earned baccalaureate
curriculum development, and
degree from an accredited college or university and must
(7) practicum-field experience.
meet
all
entrance requirements as stated in the current
Graduate Catalog.
Master of Science
in Special Education
Program Options:
Applicants will have the opportunity to select
courses outside of special education to acquire additional
Andrew
Karpinski, coordinator
information and skills
or her
own
discipline.
Required Courses:
Purpose:
This program
is
for leadership
and
70.5 16. 565. or 591. five of the following: 70.455.
intended to improve the competence
of the teacher of exceptional individuals, to develop potential
in his
to prepare for further graduate study
490. 501. 502. 517. 526. 532. 544. 552. 559. 560. 562. 570.
599 master's research paper or departmental paper (optional)
in the field.
—
or 36 semester hour program.
Prerequisites:
Applicants must hold, or be eligible
for. a current
Pennsylvania teaching certificate for special education
Master of Science
in Special Education
—
Level L
Specialization in Gifted/Talented Persons
Program Options:
Purpose:
Applicants
may
elect preparation for teaching the
This program
is
pand
ing those with behavior disorders.
with gifted individuals.
Required Courses:
Prerequisites:
Mental Retardation: 70.502. 515, 525. 526, 544. 554.
591. 599 Master's Research Paper or departmental paper
(optional)
—
or 36 semester hour program.
their
designed for those
knowledge and develop new
mentally retarded, teaching the learning disabled, or teach-
who wish
skills for
to ex-
working
Applicants must possess an earned baccalaureate
degree from an accredited college or university and must
meet
all
entrance requirements as stated
Graduate Catalog.
in the current
Program Options:
team teaching,
field
experience and practicum,
and related techniques. Usually are funded
new media,
projects.
Applicants will have the opportunity to select courses
to acquire additional information
and
SPECIAL
70.491
skills related to their
WORKSHOP II
1-6 semester hours
particular situation.
Refer to course description for 70.490.
Required Courses:
SPECIAL
70.492
WORKSHOP III
60.591 or 70.565, 517, 518, 62.534, 70.519, 552, 592,
1-6 semester hours
599 Master's Research Paper or departmental paper (optional)
—
Refer to course description for 70.490.
or 36 semester hour program.
ADMINISTRATION AND
SUPERVISION OF EDUCATION
FOR EXCEPTIONAL INDIVIDUALS
70.501
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
3 semester hours
Special Education
Application of fundamental principles of school
(Code 70)
administration and supervision to the areas of exceptionality
and
LANGUAGE II
70.432
3 semester hours
Designed
problems unique
to
to each.
School law, teacher
recruitment, inservice education, organization and integration of special education
and ancillary services, evaluation
of special provisions, and finance as these bear on special
to aid the student in preparing to teach
exceptional children basic and refined written language
education.
Course content includes methods and materials for
skills.
MENTAL RETARDATION
70.502
teaching penmanship, spelling, syntactical structure, and
3 semester hours
reading.
Prerequisite:
70.101, 231, and 62.371 or equivalent
Intensive review of research pertaining to etiology of
mental retardation, classification systems, and diagnosis.
70.450
METHODS FOR ELEMENTARY
Includes study of brain injury, familial retardation, research
SPECIAL EDUCATION
on learning characteristics, and evaluation of psychological
Fundamental principles
techniques applicable
for,
3 semester hours
tests.
and a variety of teaching
problems.
Criteria distinguishing mental retardation
from other
the range of elementary levels of
to,
SEMINAR
70.505
special education. Organization of programs, curricular
IN
LEARNING DISABILITIES
approaches, and materials for the special education teacher.
Prerequisite: 70. 101
,
3 semester hours
This course
200, 250, and/or 25
is
designed to
facilitate
an in-depth study
of the behavioral characteristics and cognitive development
70.451
METHODS FOR SECONDARY
of children with specific learning disabilities.
SPECIAL EDUCATION
cally intended for those graduate students seeking a master's
degree with concentrated emphasis
3 semester hours
A
student-centered workshop approach in analysis of
methods, research, and philosophies currently
Enrollment
is
limited to those
It is
specifi-
in learning disabilities.
who have
the necessary
prerequisites and with the approval of the instructor.
in use in the
teaching of special education students. Practice in the use of
various teaching aids and machines related to student
CURRICULUM AND MATERIALS
FOR THE EDUCABLE MENTALLY
RETARDED
70.515
projects in secondary special classes.
LEARNING DISABILITIES
70.455
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
A
study of the characteristics and
Problems-oriented course concerned with principles
symptoms of
and procedures of curriculum and materials development
specific learning disorders. Students are introduced to
and construction. Designed
diagnostic and educational procedures used with learning
the special education teacher's
disorders.
in the
Emphasis
is
on perceptual and conceptual factors
development of language
For individuals
who have
to further
develop and/or refine
competence
in
developing
adequate, meaningful curricular experiences for the retarded
at
skills.
various levels.
not had a previous course
in learning disabilities.
PSYCHOLOGY OF EXCEPTIONAL
70.516
INDIVIDUALS
70.490
SPECIAL
WORKSHOP I
3 semester hours
Symptomatology, personality formation, and devel-
1-6 semester hours
Temporary
special
workshop seminars designed
opmental and therapeutic consideration for the exceptional
to
focus on contemporary trends, topics, and problems in the
field
individual.
of special education. Lecturers, resource speakers,
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EDUCATION OF THE GIFTED
70.517
COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
70.532
INDIVIDUAL
OF EXCEPTIONAL INDIVIDUALS
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
Principles and practices that are modifying school
programs
to conserve
the capabilities of the
made of teaching
and develop
more able
to the
Review of research and
optimum degree
individuals.
A
study
speech development
cultural
is
techniques and devices used effectively in
in relation to intellectual
background and other influences,
IDENTIFICATION AND
EVALUATION IN GIFTED/
speech correctionist and others
70.544
DIAGNOSTIC AND REMEDIAL
TECHNIQUES
is
Diagnostic and remedial techniques and instruments
designed to provide information that
become
to teachers.
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
This course
and tech-
in the special
class, role of
TALENTED EDUCATION
will assist students to
development,
criteria
niques for developing language and speech
both the elementary and the secondary school.
70.518
analysis of language and
used with children
familiar with physical,
in special
education programs. Critical
evaluation of applicability of each to the child in relation to
mental, emotional, and social characteristics of the gifted/
causes and conditions of exceptionality. Development of
talented and to use formal and informal assessment devices
skills in interpreting
and procedures
selection
to identify, evaluate,
and classify the gifted/
talented so that appropriate individual educational programs
may
be provided for them.
Ways
and classifying gifted/talented students according
in
evaluation of progress.
of developing informal
Prerequisite:
assessments, gathering, and storing observational information
and writing case histories and reports
and application of remedial techniques and
its
A
course in tests and measurements or
equivalent
to
individual educational needs will be covered.
PROJECT IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
70.552
3 semester hours
CURRICULUM AND PROGRAM
DEVELOPMENT IN GD7TED/
TALENTED EDUCATION
70.519
Designed
competency
tional child.
3 semester hours
The purpose of this course
is
in
own
to further student's
and
Library research or individual projects involv-
ing service to the exceptional person
may
and conducted under supervision of a
to provide in-service
interest
an areas of special education for the excepbe agreed upon
staff
member.
teachers, administrators, interested parents, and others with
comprehensive theoretical and practical approaches
teaching gifted/talented individuals. The intention
DISORDERS OF WRITTEN
70.554
to
is
COMMUNICATION
to
present a variety of approaches that can be combined or
integrated into a unique plan to
fit
3 semester hours
Designed for students with
each individual's needs.
ground
CURRICULUM AND MATERIALS
FOR LOW FUNCTIONING
MENTALLY RETARDED
70.525
to give the student intensive study
of written language,
minimal back-
i.e.,
decoding and
encoding processes. Reviews the development and acquisition of reading, spelling,
and writing. In-depth study of
specific disorders, etiological factors, developmental,
3 semester hours
Designed
in the area
at least
and
remedial techniques and practices. Specific topics for
and
scholarly research papers determined according to individ-
and
understanding of the trainable mentally retarded child.
ual needs, experience,
Emphasis on curriculum development, methods, and
demonstrate proficiency
interest.
Students required to
in all aspects
of written language.
materials to be used with the trainable mentally retarded
child in school. Research,
methods of diagnosis and
differentiation, implications for training,
SEMINAR IN EDUCATION OF
EXCEPTIONAL INDIVIDUALS
70.559
and psychological
3 semester hours
planning.
Research oriented and devoted
70.526
VOCATIONAL WORK STUDY
problems
PROGRAM
problems may be theoretical or
3 semester hours
in the
in its entirety to
education of exceptional individuals. The
practical. Consideration is
given to those that are of individual interest to the student.
Investigation and analysis are concerned with manual
skills at
70.560
various developmental levels. Research criteria and
INDIVIDUALS
information are applied to job performance and adjustments
and
is
to the
community and
provided
in
to
NEUROLOGICALLY IMPAIRED
3 semester hours
job opportunities. Experience
job analysis for
skills
involved and
Terminology necessary
in
surveying job adjustments of handicapped adults.
to interpret diagnostic
managing brain-injured
work with individuals with
reports, classroom techniques for
individuals, preparation to
specific learning disabilities that are related to neurological
dysfunction and concomitant behavior.
42
PROBLEMS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH
IMPAIRED MOTOR DEVELOPMENT
70.562
DIAGNOSTIC AND TEACHING
PRACTICUM IN LEARNING
70.590
DISABILITIES
3 semester hours
Gives the students information and experience with
the
3-6 semester hours
Opportunity to work
problem of individuals with educationally relevant
motor
disabilities.
Covers normal motor development;
formal and informal assessment of motor
skills
to-one and small group basis. Practicum
and prob-
activity
lems; developmental and corrective preschool and elemen-
programs; conditions resulting
tary school
disabilities, self-care,
in
on a one-
in a structured setting
is
the culminating
wherein the teacher will apply the knowledge
previously acquired in academic courses through the inter-
severe motor
pretation of diagnostic reports, evaluating children's needs,
academic, and psycho-social aspects
planning, and carrying out programs and making
recommen-
of physical disability; pre-vocational and vocational adjust-
dations for each child's future educational program.
ment of the physically handicapped; and current
related to research and litigation.
70.591
issues
PRACTICUM IN TEACHING THE
MENTALLY RETARDED AND
PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED
READING AND INTERPRETING
RESEARCH IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
70.565
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
Aids the student
This practicum course
and
in reading, understanding,
service training for teachers
evaluating the results of statistical and behavioral research
carried out
statistical
designed to
who
facilitate in-
are currently certified to
teach the mentally retarded and physically handicapped.
by others. Covers a working knowledge of basic
Students select an area of primary interest; and under closely
terms, an introduction to the type of research
supervised conditions (by the instructor), conduct the project
questions that can be answered by various statistical procedures, a
is
as part of their professional assignment. Permission to
knowledge of the basic steps of hypothesis testing,
comparison of excellent and poor research
register for the course
analysis and
must be obtained from the instructor
assigned to supervise the practicum.
designs, and the development of an ability to detect misuse
of
INTERVENTION
70.592
statistics.
IN GIFTED/
TALENTED EDUCATION
FOUNDATIONS OF BEHAVIOR
DISORDERS
70.570
3 semester hours
Designed
3 semester hours
An
istics
interested in acquiring a gifted/talented master's degree.
information-based course covering the character-
Students, under close supervision by department faculty,
of children with behavior disorders, approaches to
remeditation, general principles of classroom
to facilitate practical training of individuals
select
management,
an area of interest and contract for a project that
enables them to demonstrate a mastery of a set of competen-
simulated problem solving, ideal academic models for
cies considered
children with behavior disorders, research findings, and
Permission to supervise the practicum
sources of information.
instructor.
INTERVENTION WITH BEHAVIOR
DISORDERED INDIVIDUALS
70.571
A field-based experience
to
where majors meet
perform
Observations are made, and feedback
in their
is
to the objectives of the course.
is
required from the
INTERNSHIP
70.595
3-6 semester hours
3 semester hours
and are given assignments
germaine
Internship in special education. Supervision to take
place in schools or educational situations under supervision
in class
of the local supervisor and graduate faculty.
classrooms.
provided. Results
of interventions are shared in group class sessions, and
MASTER'S RESEARCH PAPER
70.599
3-6 semester hours
strategies are multiplied for all.
Opportunity to employ accepted methods of educa-
SEMINAR ON BEHAVIOR DISORDERS
70.572
3 semester hours
A regularly
those
the first
two courses
master's behavior disorders sequence.
with reading
new
problem area of
scheduled seminar group composed of
who have completed
tional person.
will deal
research and discussing implications for
applications, as well as future directions, moral issues
more advanced systems of management and
interest or concern.
lected for the research project
in the
The group
some
The problem area se-
tional research in the solution or intensive study of
and
instruction.
43
must be related
to the
excep-
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Master of Science
in
Communication Disorders
Communication Disorders
Samuel
(Code 74)
Slike, coordinator,
Education of the Hearing Impaired Program
PSYCHOLINGUISTICS
74.460
G. Donald Miller, coordinator,
Audiology Program
Ronald Champoux, coordinator,
3 semester hours
Language
acquisition of
as a psychological
meaning and
ences of verbal and nonverbal antecedent conditions on both
Speech and Language Pathology Program
verbal and nonverbal learning. Descriptive models of lan-
guage mediators
Purposes:
in behavior.
Prerequisite: 74.251,
The purposes of the graduate program
in
phenomenon, nature and
the learning of systems, influ-
communica-
276
APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS IN
74.467
tion disorders are:
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY
3 semester hours
( 1 )
To
prepare clinicians in speech and language
Applications of the psychology of learning to com-
pathology and audiology for schools, hospitals,
and
municative behavior and clinical problems. Current educa-
clinics
tional
and therapeutic trends and practices.
Prerequisite:
(2)
To
74.351
prepare teachers of the hearing impaired
SEMINAR IN SPEECH PATHOLOGY
74.471
Students in speech and language pathology and audi-
ology
who wish
Clinical
to
meet requirements
3 semester hours
for the Certificate of
Surveys the most current diagnostic and
Competence of the American Speech and Hearing
Association should refer to the department's
ments. Students
in
list
of require-
education of the hearing impaired
satisfy the requirements for certification
procedures available
in
discusses the applicability of the procedures to the clinical
may
populations being serviced by the seminar students.
by the Council on
Education of the Deaf.
MEASUREMENT OF HEARING LOSS
74.472
3 semester hours
The anatomy and physiology of the hearing mecha-
Admission Requirements and Prerequisites:
nisms are studied. Etiology of hearing
Admission
to full-time graduate study is subject to an
losses, interpretation
of audiometric evaluations, and available rehabilitative pro-
annual quota with selection made on the basis of under-
cedures are discussed. Laboratory experience
graduate Quality Point Average and the following prerequi-
istration of clinical audiometric evaluation
sites for the areas
( 1 )
of study:
Speech and Language Pathology Audiology
an undergraduate major in
this field or the
Prerequisite: 74.276,
—
make-up of defi-
74.490
ciencies including clinical training and practicum
(2)
Education of the Hearing Impaired
— an under-
must be made up
and
376
to help students identify
to
provide basic, short-term counseling. Stu-dents
group settings as appropriate
to schools
and speech andhear-
ing clinics.
Master's research paper or department paper; courses
74.501
INTRODUCTION TO SIGN LANGUAGE
to fulfill requirements for the desired creden-
3 semester hours
selected subject to the approval of the adviser.
Involves a study of basic sign language vocabulary
and fingerspelling techniques used
Elective Courses:
in
communication with
hearing impaired individuals. Emphasis on developing
proper expressive and receptive
Elective courses
counseling needs
introduced to various counseling strategies in individual and
Required Courses:
tials
admin-
of communicatively disabled individuals and their families
without graduate credit.
and practicum
in the
provided.
COUNSELING COMMUNICATIVELY
DISORDERED INDIVIDUALS AND
THEIR FAMILIES
Designed
gether with courses constituting the equivalent of a minor in
disorders. Deficiencies
is
3 semester hours
graduate curriculum that included teacher certification to-
communication
clinical
speech-language pathology and
may
be chosen with approval of the
adviser from codes 70, 74, and 48.
44
skills.
INTERNSHIP IN SUPERVISION OF
74.504
SEMINAR IN CURRENT CLINICAL
PROCEDURES
74.540
SPEECH AND HEARING PROGRAMS
3-6 semester hours
3 semester hours
Reviews contemporary diagnostic and therapeutic
Present practices and philosophies in public school
are examined. Merits of existing
programs are considered.
Educational structures and national,
state,
and
The
procedures.
local require-
class participates in selecting the specific
instruments for review and study.
ments are reviewed. Research trends and advanced practices
in the field are
considered. Includes analyses or equipment
STUTTERING
74.541
materials, record-keeping procedures, and related materials.
3 semester hours
The development,
SUPERVISION AND ADMINISTRATION
OF SPEECH AND HEARING SERVICES
74.505
diagnosis, and treatment of stutter-
ing disorders with equal emphasis on academic understanding and clinical
management.
3 semester hours
General principles of supervision are examined, and
SPEECH PATHOLOGY PRACTICUM
74.553
professional personnel practices are explored.
6 semester hours
Special clinical problems of clients are considered
OROFACIAL AND SPEECH DISORDERS
74.510
through advanced study and experience. Externships
3 semester hours
The course
deficits
and
will concentrate
their effect
be arranged
on orafacial structured
on speech. Specific attention
in
approved
institutions or schools.
may
Problem
areas and student practicums must be approved by graduate
will be
adviser.
given to clefts of the prepalate and palate and their sequelae
on speech.
CLINICAL PRACTICUM IN
74.554
AUDIOLOGY
NEUROMUSCULAR SPEECH
74.511
3 semester hours
DISORDERS
Hearing losses and deafness affecting the personal
3 semester hours
and socio-economic adjustment of individuals are evaluated
Etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of organic factors
are subjects of intensive study.
Emphasis on
and treated through supervised study and experience.
articulatory
Externships
abnormalities of speech processes caused by cerebral palsy
may
be arranged
approved private and public
in
institutions.
and other neurological impairments. Implications of disorders for developmental age levels are considered.
CLINICAL PRACTICUM IN
74.555
AUDIOLOGY
ADULT APHASIA
74.512
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
The study of language
adults.
Among
See course description for 74.554.
disorders in brain injured
the areas of concentration are the history of
aphasia, the neurological basis for aphasia,
INTERMEDIATE SPEECH AND
LANGUAGE PRACTICUM IN
74.560
symptomatology
of aphasia, associated problems, intelligence and aphasia, the
EDUCATION OF HEARING IMPAIRED
evaluation of language and non-language functions and
3 semester hours
current rehabilitative procedures.
Provides an opportunity to work with hearing impaired children and/or adults. Emphasis
CHILD LANGUAGE DISABILITIES
74.518
is
on speech and
language remediation of hearing impaired individuals.
3 semester hours
A
review of normal language acquisition with primary
emphasis on the application of developmental information
the diagnosis
and habilitation of language disorders
3 semester hours
in
The diagnosis and
children.
clinical
management of functional
and organic voice disorders.
HEARING AIDS AND AUDITORY
74.532
VOICE DISORDERS
74.561
to
74.562
TRAINING
RESEARCH IN SPEECH AND
LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
3 semester hours
3 semester hours
Theoretical and clinical analyses of literature are
The
application of clinical and non-clinical research
evaluated in relation to educational and other rehabilitative
literature to the solution of treatment
measures available to individuals with serious organic and
in
problems encountered
speech and language pathology.
non-organic hearing problems. Study, interpretation, and
evaluation of
modern instruments and
tests are included.
RESEARCH
74.563
IN
AUDIOLOGY
3 semester hours
The
application of clinical and non-clinical research
literature to the solution of diagnostic
problems encountered
45
and treatment of
in the general practice
of audiology.
SPEECH FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED
74.564
and practicum experience. Students are assigned to approved private and public programs for the hearing impaired
3 semester hours
Study of the principles and techniques used
in
development and formation of the English speech sounds by
the synthetic
and analytic methods with special considera-
tion given to production, classification,
and transmission of
where they work with selected professionals
tion disorders, following the
in communicasame schedules and assuming
responsibilities similar to those of professionals. Arrange-
ments relating
to student interest
must be approved by
program adviser.
speech sounds. Supervised demonstrations and practicums
are an integral part of the course.
PROBLEMS AND TRENDS IN
TEACHING THE HEARING IMPAIRED
74.565
3 semester hours
Current practices and trends
SEMINAR IN COMMUNICATION
DISORDERS
74.571
in
education and welfare
of the hearing impaired. Concerned with psychology, social
3 semester hours
Selected theoretical and clinical areas of communication disorders
and related disciplines. Selected areas may
include clinical and research topics pertaining to student
needs.
adjustment, educational achievement, political and social
viewpoints, learning problems, and vocational competence
of hearing impaired.
New
SEMINAR IN AUDIOLOGY:
SPECIAL PROBLEMS
74.572
techniques and methodologies.
3 semester hours
LANGUAGE FOR THE HEARING
74.566
IMPAIRED
Analysis, interpretation, and study are
made of
selected problems in audiology and related disciplines that
I
3 semester hours
Study of the principles and techniques used
development and correction of language for
in the
may
include education, psychology, otology, rehabilitation,
and other
fields.
the hearing
SEMINAR
systems of natural language development designed for the
IN AUDIOLOGY:
INDUSTRIAL AND PUBLIC
hearing impaired. The step-by-step development of
HEALTH AUDIOLOGY
impaired.
The student
one language system
is
made
is
familiar with leading
74.573
at least
3 semester hours
an area of study for each student.
Problems and programs of hearing conservation
Supervised demonstrations and practicums are an integral
emphasis on legislation and medico-legal questions.
74.567
in
public institutions and industries examined with special
part of the course.
LANGUAGE FOR THE HEARING
and function of the public health and
IMPAIRED
is
II
Role
industrial audiologist
examined.
3 semester hours
Study of structured approaches
to teaching
spoken
SEMINAR IN AUDIOLOGY:
AUDITORY PROBLEMS IN CHILDREN
74.574
and written language, of language assessment devices,
3 semester hours
appropriate lesson planning, etc. Supervised demonstrations
and presentations are an
Congenital and acquired hearing impairment in
integral part of this course.
children
74.568
COMMUNICATION FOR THE
HEARING IMPAIRED
(SIGN LANGUAGE)
is
examined with
differential diagnosis.
special emphasis
on problems of
Educational and social implication of
hearing impairment in children
is
discussed
in
conjunction
with appropriate habilitative procedures.
3 semester hours
Study of the expressive and receptive methods of
communication used by
SEMINAR IN AUDIOLOGY:
THEORETICAL AND CLINICAL
MASKING
74.576
the hearing impaired with emphasis
on new techniques and methodologies.
3 semester hours
74.569
CURRICULAR SUBJECTS FOR THE
HEARING IMPAIRED
3 semester hours
Practices, content,
masking
is
in auditory
measurement
are explored,
and training
offered in clinical masking procedures.
and methods of teaching school
subjects to the hearing impaired are
sis
Neurophysiological and acoustic basis of problems of
examined with empha-
on content and methods rather than theory.
74.580
INDEPENDENT STUDY AND
RESEARCH
3 semester hours
74.570
PRACTICUM WITH THE HEARING
IMPAIRED
Permits students to work under close faculty guid-
ance on library study of specified areas or on individual
6 semester hours
Hearing losses affecting the communicational,
educational, and vocational adjustment of individuals are
evaluated through supervised observation, clinical practice,
research projects
when
particular needs cannot be
registration in regularly scheduled courses.
met by
74.581
INDEPENDENT STUDY AND
RESEARCH
3 semester hours
School of Health Sciences
Lauretta Pierce, director
See course description for 74.580.
74.582
Master of Science
in Nursing
INDEPENDENT STUDY AND
RESEARCH
3 semester hours
See course description for 74.580.
74.584
RESEARCH IN HEARING
IMPAIRMENT
3 semester hours
74.590
PROBLEMS AND SPECIAL TOPICS
IN EDUCATION AND HABILITATION
OF THE HEARING IMPAIRED
Programs of Study:
Bloomsburg University's Department of Nursing
Master of Science
offers a
in
Nursing
in psychiatric/
community
community mental
health,
health and illness.
The programs of study prepare graduates
as clinical specialists in the
sional nursing.
health,
and adult
advanced practice of profes-
A minimum of 36 credits is required for
graduation.
1-6 semester hours
Admission Requirements:
74.599
MASTER'S THESIS
3-6 semester hours
In addition to meeting the admission requirements of
Bloomsburg University,
(1) a bachelor's
NLN
the student
must have:
degree with a nursing major from an
accredited program;
(2) a license to practice nursing in the
(3) at least
one year of
United States;
clinical practice, postbacca-
laureate degree in the area of clinical specialty
by time of
candidacy;
(4) graduate record
analytical):
graduate
examination (verbal, quantitative,
composite score- 1,200 minimum; an under-
QPA of 3.00;
graduate course in (a)
successful completion of an understatistics, (b) research, (c) health
assessment (as separate course or integrated content);
(5) three letters
of professional recommendation;
(6) a narrative submitted about personal
and profes-
sional goals for graduate education. Following a prelimi-
nary review of admission materials, qualified students are
given a personal interview with faculty members.
Note: Applicants
who do
not meet the identified re-
quirements for admission will be considered on an individual basis.
These applicants may be admitted on a provi-
sional basis until such time as identified prerequisites are
completed or potential
abilities for
graduate education are
demonstrated.
Required Courses:
I.
Core Courses - 82.501, 502, 503, 590 (12 semester
hours), n. Clinical Specialization (12 semester hours), and
III.
Elective Courses (12 semester hours).
Elective Courses:
Graduate level courses
will
to fulfill elective requirements
be chosen by the student and an adviser based on career
needs, clinical option requirements, and role development
of clinical nurse specialist. Electives
may be
selected from
courses in psychology, sociology, political science, education, business,
cation,
communication disorders, speech communi-
and nursing.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
for clinical practice.
Students employ the nursing process
with increased experience and accountability as they work
individually and collectively with individuals, families, and
Nursing
team
the interdisciplinary health
(Code 82)
utilized
RESEARCH
82.501
and
initiated as a
variety of hospital and
conduct, and utilize
initiate,
promotion of mental
means of improving
mental health care. Clinical practicum
3 semester hours
Prepares students to
in the
health and the treatment of mental illness. Research
may implement
research in improving the quality of health care for clients.
tor,
community
is
provided
settings
is
the quality of
in a
where students
the roles of clinician, administrator, educa-
consultant, and researcher.
Focuses on the consideration of nursing theories for theoframeworks, the use of appropriate research process
retical
and methodology, and
the planning
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING I
82.511
and development of a
6 semester hours
research proposal.
Focuses on advanced professional practice
in the
community health clinical specialStudents employ advanced knowledge and skills
multifaceted roles of the
CONCEPTUAL MODELS IN NURSING
82.502
3 semester hours
derived from an analysis of nursing theories, models, and
Explores theory building and levels of theory, the
relationship of
models
to theories, the
and major conceptual models
in
do an in-depth analysis of one
community
elements of a model,
nursing practice. Students
specific conceptual
model
ist.
in
nursing.
health nursing practice in implementing health
promotion, maintenance, and restoration strategies with
high-risk individuals, families, and
in a variety
community aggregates
of health care settings. Students assume leader-
ship roles in working independently and interdependently
with clients and health professionals to improve the quality
ROLE THEORY AND DEVELOPMENT
82.503
IN
NURSING PRACTICE
the
components of role theory and
applicability to the students in
advanced
their
development of the
role
weekly seminar session provides
trends and issues on contemporary practice and to formulate
strategies to effect positive change.
clinical practice in
nursing. Students apply principles and strategies inherent in
the theory to problems, issues,
A
opportunities for students to analyze the impact of current
3 semester hours
Examines
of health care delivery.
and concerns
ADULT HEALTH AND ILLNESS
82.512
in functional
NURSING
I
clinical nurse specialist.
6 semester hours
Presents theory content with advanced clinical
PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT
82.504
nursing practice in adult health and illness. Students exam-
3 semester hours
Focuses on broadening students' knowledge and
perspective of physical assessment of individuals across the
life
span. Learning experiences provided to develop a sys-
tematic approach to physical assessment with synthesis of
skills. Emphasis on
component of physical assessment with refer-
ine theoretical formulations in nursing and related disci-
plines to the adult client's ability to adapt to maturational
and
situational stressors. Students utilize the nursing
process with increased expertise and accountability with
cognitive knowledge with psychomotor
health team in the promotion of adult health and the
the wellness
treatment of adult illness. Research skills are enhanced
ence to major health deviations.
through seminar presentations, clinical experiences, and
written course assignments
ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
82.505
3 semester hours
Presents selected aspects of genetic, biochemistry,
physiology, and pharmacology as applied to nursing practice.
in-
dividuals, families, communities, and the interdisciplinary
Embryonic, histologic, and gross anatomical features
aimed
at
improving the quality
of adult health care. Clinical practicums
is
provided
in a
variety of primary, secondary, and tertiary health care
settings
where students begin
to
implement the
clinical
specialist's roles of clinician, administrator, educator, consultant,
and researcher.
of certain organ systems are functionally related to bio-
chemical and physiological mechanisms essential for the
maintenance of a stable
tions
internal environment.
from normal metabolism,
structure,
MANAGEMENT AND
82.513
Some devia-
ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR IN
ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE I
and function are
considered.
3 semester hours
Explores the concepts of organizational styles and
PSYCHIATRIC/MENTAL HEALTH
NURSING I
82.510
6 semester hours
Presents theory concurrent with advanced clinical
practice in psychiatric/mental health nursing. Students
examine
theoretical formulations in nursing
disciplines and select a conceptual
and related
framework
as a
model
theories of
management behavior
clinical specialist in
related to the role of the
advanced nursing
practice.
Focuses on
leadership theories, strategies for motivation and change,
concepts of power and influence, and organizational
decision making.
INDEPENDENT STUDY
82.514
3 semester hours
The student works with
a faculty preceptor in con-
ducting an individualized study related to a particular area
of clinical interest.
PSYCHIATRIC/MENTAL HEALTH
NURSING II
82.530
3 semester hours
Advanced
professional practice in the multifaceted
roles of the clinical nurse specialist in psychiatric/mental
knowledge of theories
health care. Students apply advanced
and
skills in the
provision of mental health care to clients in
a variety of settings and collaboratively with clients and
other health professionals in improving the quality of mental
health care delivery.
Weekly seminar
sessions provide
opportunities to apply theory to practice as students analyze
problems, issues, and concerns
professional practice as a
in
psychiatric/mental health clinical nurse specialist.
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING
82.531
II
6 semester hours
Provides the student opportunity for advanced profes-
community settings in the
community health clinical nurse
sional practice in a variety of
multifaceted roles of the
specialist.
Focuses on analysis of risk factors of existing
and/or potential health problems as they occur
munity
at the
com-
Students assume positions of responsibility,
level.
functioning both independently and collaboratively with
clients
and other health professionals
in
improving the
community. Weekly
quality of health care delivery in the
seminar sessions emphasize aspects of health planning.
Opportunity
is
provided for the application of theory to
practice as students analyze problems, issues, and concerns
in professional practice as a
specialist.
community
Clinical practicum
community
settings.
is
health clinical nurse
provided
Arrangements
in a variety
of
relative to the clinical
practicum are mutually derived by faculty, students, and
appropriate agency personnel.
82.532
ADULT HEALTH AND ILLNESS
NURSING
II
6 semester hours
Concentrates on advanced professional nursing
practice as a clinical nurse specialist within a specialized
area of adult health and illness. Through independent study
of current concepts, trends, and research within the specialized area of adult health and illness, students apply ad-
vanced knowledge of theories and
skills in the
provision of
adult health care to clients in a variety of settings. Students
enhance the multifaceted roles of the
ist in
clinical nurse special-
adult health and illness by assuming leadership posi-
tions in a health care setting
and functioning both independ-
ently and collaboratively with clients and other health pro-
fessionals in improving the quality of adult health care delivery.
Weekly seminars provide
opportunities to analyze
current concepts, practices, trends, issues, and research
within the specialized area of adult health and illness as a
clinical nurse specialist.
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Heating Plant
Tri-level Parking
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7.
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8.
Lycoming Residence Hall
Kehr Union Building
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
9.
10.
Montour Residence
11.
Greenhouse
Hall
Shop
12.
Carpenter's
13.
Walter Simon Hall
14.
May Building
15.
University Bookstore
Campus Security
Luzerne Residence Hall
16.
&
Northumberland Residence Hall
Columbia Residence Hall
Benjamin Franklin Hall
Navy Hall
Haas Center for the Arts
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
(Mitrani Hall)
Center
Harvey A. Andruss Library
Bakeless Center for the Humanities
22. Hartline Science
23.
24.
25. SutliffHall
Gymnasium
McCormick Human Services Center
Centennial
26.
27.
Waller Administration Building
Residence
(Buckalew Place)
30. Physical Education Facility
31. Boyd Buckingham Maintenance
Center
28.
29. President's
32.
Alumni House
33.
Nelson Fieldhouse
Redman Stadium
34.
35. Stitley
Dome Building
36. Storage Facility (not
40. Storage Facility (not
41. Training
shown on map)
shown on map)
and Information Processing
Office
42.
Ground Crew Office
I
50
Visitor Parking
INDEX
Academic
Policies
6
Graduate Assistantships
4
Accounting
31
Graduate Categories
6
Accreditation
8
Graduate Council
3
Administrators
3
Graduate Courses
Candidacy
8
open
Advisers
6
transferring credits
Application for Admission
4
Graduate Programs
5
Anthropology
19
Graduate Student Categories
6
Admission
to
4
to undergraduates
7
13-16
Graduation
8
art history
14-15
Housing
2
art studio
15-16
Information Processing
29
Art
gallery,
permanent collection,
slide collection
general and art education
Interdisciplinary Studies
10
14
Instructional Technology
27-28
14
Library
2
6
Living Accommodations
2
Auditing Courses
4
Management
31-32
Biology
20-23
Marketing
32
Bloomsburg University
1-2
Marine Science
24-25
Attendance
at
Classes
location
2
Mass Communications
13
mission
1
Master of Arts
10,16
organization
2
in art studio
13-14
Business Administration
30
in art history
13-14
Business Education
28-29
Calendar, Graduate
3
Master of Business Administration
30-3
Categories of Graduate Students
6
Master of Education
10
Campus Map
50
in
biology
21
College of Arts and Sciences
11
in
business education
28
College of Business
28
in
elementary education
36
in
reading
38
College of Professional Studies
33
Communication Disorders
44-47
Communication
12
Communication Studies
12-13
in
communication
Master of Science
1
23
in early
childhood
education
35
20-21
Council of Trustees
3
in
biology
Course Information
7
in
communication
disorders
44
credit
7
course load
7
in instructional
numbering
7
in nursing
47
5
in special education
40
Degrees
Doctor of Education
in
elementary education
35
technology
26
exceptional persons
40
gifted/talented
40-41
Economics
17
Master's Thesis/Departmental Paper
7
Educational Foundations
33-35
Numbering of Courses
7
Educational Supervision
39-40
Nursing
48-49
Office Systems
29
36-37
Physics
24-25
Examinations
7
Placement
6
Fees and Refunds
4
Political Science
17-18
Finance
32
Professional Studies
35
Financial Help/ Assistantships
4
Psychology
19-20
General Information
2
Reading
38-39
Grades
7
Refunds
4
Elementary and Early Childhood
Education
51
Registration
4
Repeating Courses
7
School of Education
33
School of Health Sciences
47
Secondary Education
39
Semester Course Load
7
Sociology
18-19
Special Education
41-43
Student Responsibility
6
Supervisory Certificate Program
5
N- 1 2
certificate
program
K- 1 2
certificate
program
39
39-40
Time Limit
6
Transcripts
8
7
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without regard
is
committed
to
providing equal educational
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and employment
national origin, ancestry,
handicap. Vietnam era status as veterans, or union membership. The university
action
and
will take positive steps to provide
opportunities for all persons
affectional or sexual preference,
life style,
is
additionally committed to affirmative
such educational opportunities. Inquiries
may
Affirmative Action, Waller Administration Building, Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg,
389-4526.
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