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Bloomsburg University

of Pennsylvania

A Member

System

of the State

of Higher Education

Graduate
Programs
Master of Arts
Art Studio
Art History

Communication Studies
Master of Business Administration

Master of Education
Biology

Business Education
Curriculum and Instruction

Elementary Education

Reading

Master of Science
Audiology
Biology
Early Childhood Education

Education of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Exercise Science and Adult Fitness

Technology

Instructional

Nursing
Special Education

Speech Pathology
Cooperative Doctoral

Program

in

Education

Supervisory Certificate Programs

Communication
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education

Elementary Education

Bloomsburg University is committed to Affirmative Action and
Equal Opportunity'. Minorities, women, and other protected class
members are urged to pursue educational and employment
opportunities at Bloomsburg University
.

Foreign Language

Mathematics

Reading
School Health Services

Science

Bloomsburg University reserves, for itself and its departments,
the right to withdraw or change the announcements made in this
catalog.

Social Studies

Special Education

THE SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES

te

Studies

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1

P^e

Graduate Studies Catalog

1

2

Graduate Calendar
1995 Summer Sessions

Semester 1994

Fall

August 29

Classes begin at 8 a.m.

September 5

Labor Da\-

November 23
November 28
December 10
December 1 2
December 1~
December 1~

Thanksgiving recess begins

-

No

classes
at

1

p.m.

Classes resume at 8 a.m.
Classes

end

Final examinations begin
Final examinations

end

Commencement

Spring Semester 1995
Januan 16
January' 17

Classes begin at 8 a.m.

March

Spring break begins

at

-

March 20

Classes

Spring

April 17

Classes resume at 6 p.m.

May 6

Classes

Ma) 8

May
Mav

1

No

classes

noon

April 13

at

Session 4 ends

June 19

Sessions 2 and 5 begin

July 4

Independence Day - No

July 7

Sessions

July 10

Sessions 3 and 6 begin

July 28

Sessions 2 and 6

August 18

Session 3 ends

8 a.m.

weekend begins

at

end

10:00

pm

1

1

and 4 begin

and

5

classes

end
end

Semester 1995

August 28

Semester begins

resume

Sessions

Fall

Martin Luther King Day

1 1

May 30
Jime 9

Classes begin at 8 a.m.

— No classes

September 4

Labor Day

November 22
November 2~
December 9
December 1
December 16
December 16

Thanksgiving Recess begins
Classes

resume 8 a.m.

Classes

end

Final

at 2

p.n

examinations begin

Final examinations

end

Commencement

Final examinations begin

3

13

Final

examinations end

Commencement

Spring Semester 1996
January' 15

Semester begins

Manin Luther King Day No
-

January- 16

classes

Classes begin at 8 a.m.

March 9

Spring break begins at

March 18

Classes

April 4

Spring

Aprils

Classes

resume

May 4

Classes

end

Ma> 6

Final

examinations begin

.Max

1

Final

examinations end

.\Iav

1

Commencement

resume

at

noon

8 a.m.

weekend begins
at

at

6 p.m.

10 p.m.

Bloomsburg University

Table of Contents
2

Graduate Calendar

5

The University
Academic Support

6
8
1 1

Services

Admission Information

Academic

Policies

Master ofArts

in:

15

Art History

15

Art Studio

16

Communication

17

Master of Business Administration
Master of Education

19

Biology

in:

20

Business Education

21

Curriculum and Instruction

22

Elementary Education

23

Reading

Master of Science

in:

24

Audiology

25

Biology

27

Early

28

Education of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing

Childhood Education

29

Exercise Science and Adult Fitness

30

Instructional Technology

32

Nursing

35

Special Education

37

Speech Pathology

38

Supervisory Certificate Programs

38

Cooperative Doctoral Program

38

Interdisciplinary Studies

39
58

Administration

Course Descriptions
Graduate Council
Council ofTrustees

Graduate Faculty

59
64

Index

63

Campus Map

Page 3

Graduate Studies Catalog

Page 4

THE UNIVERSITY
Graduate programs

Bloomsburg

at

Pennsy lvania will

University- of

provide you with the challenge and the opportunity to use

and
to

talents to the fullest.

You

will

be encouraged to

set

our

y

skills

high goals and

Bloomsburg University

Commission



work hard to achieve those goals. Our programs are designed to help

you

your chosen

attain excellence in

— stress

ate student,

critical

you

will

of Higher Education for the IVliddle States

Association of Colleges and Schools

field.

National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education



National League for Nursing

sciences, or humani-



Council on Education of the Deaf

thinking and creativ e problem solving. As a gradu-



American Speech-Language Hearing Association

and the chance to reach your
Graduate studies

accredited by the



In return, Bloomsburg will provide

ties

is

full potential.

Bloomsburg

at

you with the opportunity to grow

— in the

arts,

be encouraged to engage

in research

and to write


a thesis as part of your

WTiether studying

Council on Social

program of study.
full

time or part time, you will be prepared to

provide leadership in your profession and to

make important

Work

Education.

Programs have been approved by the Pennsylvania Department

of

Education and the State Board of Nurse Examiners.

contribu-

tions to society.

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

is

one of 14

the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.

universities in

We have the best of

both worlds: our association with the State System gives us the resources

and

and the

Goals to Achieve the Mission of the Bloomsbvirg University
School of Graduate Studies

ability to

provide excellent undergraduate and post baccalaure-

ate education: yet we're small

enough

to treat every student as an indi-

vidual.

1 )

We offer 64 undergraduate programs and master's degree programs
in 18 fields of study. In

vania,

Bloomsburg

cooperation with Indiana University of Pennsyl-

offers a doctoral

program

in

elementary education.

Educational supervisory certificates are also available.

Graduate Studies

a

is

member

The School of

of the prestigious Council of Graduate

Granted imiversity status in 1983,Bloomsburg is organized into three
colleges; Arts

and Sciences, Business, and Professional

Studies;

and two

2)

The Town of Bloomsburg is located along the banks of the SusqueRiver, about 80 miles north of Harrisburg. You'll fmd a delicate
a

cultural background.

3) Encourage
ulty^

12,000, along with the cosmopoli-

campus of 6,700

full-time students

from both

and urban areas throughout the Commonwealth and across the

The School of Graduate Studies has approximately 600 students.
is

served by two interstate bus

lines,

and two commu-

facilitate international

exchange of graduate

fac-

meet the current and future needs of individuals

and agencies within the
5) Plan

university's service

commimities.

programs to incorporate current and future global and

envi-

issues.

T> Incorporate state-of-the-art information technolgies in

all

aspects

of academic activities.

Student Life
Bloomsburg provides limited on-campus graduate student housing
during the regular school year. In addition, there are
to live in otir
tains a

list

community. The

university's

Residence

many fme

Scranton

Mission

places

Life Office

main-

of off-campus housing. Meals are available for graduate

dents throughout the school year at our newly-renovated dining

nity airports are within an hour's drive.

stu-

facility,

Commons, or you may opt for the newly-renovated Kehr Union

snack bar. Residence halls are open to graduate students dtiring the sum-

The Bloomsburg University School of Graduate

Studies

is

commit-

ted to maintaining affordable opportunities for qualified students of di-

verse background to study in a variety of high quality, post-baccalaureate programs.

and

and students.

— the kind of country living and friendliness

community of

tan flavor of a university

Bloomsburg

by seeking

faculty

quality programs.

hanna

balance in Bloomsburg

and

6) Provide periodic review of programs to achieve and maintain high

Location and Environment

you d expect from

for students

awards and contributions.

Enhance recruitment of women, minorities and students of diverse

ronmental

schools. Graduate Studies and Extended Programs.

nation.

Enhance fmancial resources

grants, gifts, research

4) Plan programs to

Schools.

rural

utilization of information technologies.

The

essential

component of these programs

and maintain an academic environment

is

to foster

that stresses critical tliinking,

scholarly activities, enhancement of leadership

ability,

cultural diversity

mer

sessions. For

more information about housing, contact

tor of Residence Life, Elwell Residence Hall,

Bloomsburg

the Direc-

University,

Bloomsburg, PA 17815, C717) 389-4089. Complete information about
graduate student
ate Student

ate school.

life

at

Bloomsburg University can be foimd in the Gradu-

Handbook which will be available upon acceptance to gradu-

Bloomsburg University

Page 5

ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES
Harvey A. Andruss Library

Reading Clinic

more than 335,000 bound
volumes, 1.75 million microtexts, and 1,600 current periodicals. The
library also has state documents, a collection of more than 5,600 pho-

of school-age children and adults. Free remedial tutoring

The Harvey A. Andruss

Library houses

nograph records, a pamphlet

and young adult book

nile

editions,

file

of approximately 7,600 items, a juve-

collection,

autographed copies, and

and a special collection of

illustrated books.

more than 400 information databases through
area network, Firstsearch and
fields

and are

particularly

thorough

been designated the "Quiet Level" and

vidual carrels

education and busi-

is

levels.

The third

furnished with indi-

and study tables. Students are requested to

taining this floor as a quiet study area. Eating
to the Tiffany

local

articles.

Andruss Library provides 450 study stations on three
level has

CD-ROM

Databases cover most

in the areas of

ness for bibliographic citations to journal

Online access to

a library

DIALOG is available.

first

assist in

main-

and drinking are limited

Room on the groimd level.

Library faculty at the Reference

Desk are available during most library

hours to answer questions, assist students searching for information and
resources, and advise regarding research projects.

Library orientation through interactive video
for

photocopying

is

is

available.

The charge

5 cents, and the charge for microform copying

is

10 cents (paper copy) and 25 cents (microfiche copy). Assistance in
using the library 's Public Access Online System (PALS) automated catalog

is

available at the Reference Desk.

Comparative and international

Institute for

Management Studies
The
ies

Institute for

Comparative and International Management Stud-

(ICIMS) has been created to

fulfill

and goals through sponsorship and

Bloomsburg

University's missions

initiation of activities

aimed

at in-

creased understanding of cross-cultural and comparative management
issues.

The

institute initiates, coordinates, and administers joint

grams with overseas universities

degree pro-

in business administration;

sponsors

management research projects within the United States and at overseas
sites;

provides consulting services and workshops in

all

areas of

man-

agement; and develops and administers quality executive development

and training programs

as required

by

a particular country.

Curriculum Materials Center
The

basic objective of the Curriculum Materials Center

acquire, catalog,
rials

is

to locate,

and make accessible curricular and instructional mate-

to preservice

and inservice teachers. The resources housed

in the

center include elementary and secondary textbooks, a multicultural cur-

riculum materials collection, curriculum guides, games, instructional materials kits, tests,

and computer software.

computers and a

A cluster of Macintosh micro-

laser printer are also available.

The Reading Clinic

offers free diagnostic evaluation of reading skills

(Saturday mornings) on

is

also provided

a space-available basis. Consultation

parents of school-age children

is

with the

included in the evaluation process. The

services of the clinic are available

September tlirough August.

Speech, Hearing, and Language Clinic
The Speech, Hearing, and Language

Clinic provides services to stu-

dents, faculty, staff, and the community. Available services include evalu-

Graduate Studies Catalog

Page 6

ation and therapy for speech, voice, language, and fluency: speech read-

TTiere

assessment includes special

ing. Audiological

ing aid e\ aluations. and

site

of lesion testing, hear-

Is

The

ing and auditor) training for the hearing impaired and parent cfiunsel-

also a repair center for university -owned audio visoial

houses an autr>tutorial lab

facility

records. There

Institute for Interactive Technologies
The

faculty

equipment

may

deposit

audio visual materials for independent study by students. The lab

commfxlates the viewing of

fitting.

w here

a

is alsf)

ac-

audio cassettes, and

films, videos, slides,

photo copy stand area where materials can be

photfjgraphed for the creation of slides.

Technologies HIT; provides research,

.Additional resfjurces include; transparency machines, dry presses,

and

posterboard mounting materials, and lamination services. The area

operational problems that occur in education and industr>- through the

houses a sign and poster-making unit that can instantly generate poster-

Institute tor Interactive

training, education, and entrepreneurial assistance to scjlve training

application of various interactive technologies.

The

IIT designs, devel-

ops, and produces interacti\ e technoIog) -ba.sed appUcatiorLs that include

computer-based
CD-I.
lis

and

interacti\'e videodisc,

DM and Quicktime. The IIT

digital

from

letter-sized originals. If

needed, the

Academic Computing
.Academic computing

t video training and oppfjrtunities for assistantships for graduate stu-

are located throughout the campus.

Television and Radio Services

Hartline Science Center Sutliff Hall and

Office of Television and Radio Programs and Services provides

ented

tele\"ision prrxluction. ViTiiie priority is gr\

and other campusorien to academic endea\

through program production and other

ser^"ices.

The

office

campus

ministratrveh responsible forViTJL Q. the student-<.)perated

dio station.
TTie

911 on

the FNl

Rrxjm

1 1

ranging from a

srjphisti-

facult)-

and students can

easih'

46 has

1

Hall

and .McO^rmick Center.

a cluster of

PC computers

1 1

48 houses an AT&T

directly

connected to

Ben Franklin

areas in

are:

— PC and Macintosh computers networked to

The PCs can be used

to connect to the Unisys

file

puter-

Room

videotape

2

— Networiced Macintoshes.
— cluster of Sun worlcstations for specialized use.

able are portable equipment, several video editing rrxjms. an audio re-

Laser printers are found in most of the labs and classrooms.

office

the

is

university

satellite

\ideoconferencing. provides on-Iocation taping of lectures, presentations

and other academic
off-air

and

acti\'ities,

off-satellite.

f copyright

and can record informational programs

Videotapes can be copied through the office

permitting; and tap^es recorded in incompatible overseas

formats can be converted to the American television

The

office also operates the

sv stem.

are not being used for a class.

provid-

on campus, as well as o\ er BUTV.the iiniversit)-'s cable
channel, which can be seen throughout the Bkxjmsburg and

eral public areas

Berwick

areas.

The message center

suitable for the posting of class

is

schedule changes, campus events, non-profit group
eral

acti\ities,

uln and

staff

w ith

services. Available

audio equipment.
slide projectors,

an

arra\ of

for faculty'

staff

%

isual

equipment, materials, and

equipment includes video and

l6mm film pla\-back.

35mm and Polaroid cameras, flashes and accessories,

overhead and opaque projectors, screens,

The PCs and

serv ers

avail-

.Macs are networked, thus

can connect to these host computers from dorms and

Work

their

microcomputers.

areas are mrjnitrjred by student consultants

to help students with

who are available

pwoblems tising the equipment and basic software.

The schedules of current op>en hours for labs and classrooms are posted
at

each kxration.
TTie AT&T 3B2/1 000 is a

minicomputer running the Unix operating

easels,

and

campus using the SSHEnet and

Internet.

netw orked PCs and .Macs and through
FORTR.\.N.

COBOL Ada. PI71

The Unisys 2200
tistical analysis

is

.

.Minitab

dial-in

It is

of other audio

in

visxial

classrooms

equipment.

and the Oracle database.

the administrative computer and

using SPSS and

frjr

FORTR.\N

is

used for

sta-

prograinming. This com-

puter can be accessed by networked PCs and

process.

accessible from the

modems. This system has

supports the P.\LS online bljrary catalog and

can arrange for film deliven. and set-up

members as well as delivery

file

off
off
fac-

man\- other useful items.

The .WR

are

can send and receiv e electronic mail from others on campus and from

pro\ ides Bloomsburg University

audio

and classrooms

sy stem .Ml students can request an account on this computer Students

Audio Visual Resources
(WRj

in labs

having access to the mini- and mainframe host computers as terminal

and gen-

announcements and can be accessed by calling 389-BLT\'.

.\udio \ Isual Rev.iurces

computers

processing, spreadsheet and other application programs that are
able on network

users. Students

campus video message center

.\11

networked. TTiese PC and .Macintosh computers have access to word

ing constanth updated information to tele\lsion monitors located in sev -

television

.A

CtMnputer classrooms are available for general student use when the>'

de\"ice.

resource center for

s

servers.

2200 mainframe com-

Rrxjm 3

The

it.

PC 386 and 486 computers.

projects in support of classroom assignments or e\ aluatioas. .VLso avail-

cording studio, a video cop^ stand. and a video paintbox

lo-

Services Center.

Kehr Union. Computer clasv

computer lab in .McCxjrmick rrxjm

The student work

Room

tele\"ision studios,

Old Science

3B2/1(XX) minicomputer with

ra-

cated multi-camera studio for broadcast-level production, to a single-

camera VTIS studio where

Hall.

areas are

specialized labs are located in Sutliff Hall. Bakeless Center,

TTie student

dial.

houses three

faciliD.'

also ad-

is

Navy

-

has a strong commitment to community- service

ors. the office also

rooms and

work

Human

cated in Ben Franklin Building. .McCormick

assistance with the production of instructional

as-

Facilities

facilities

Central clusters of general access computer labs and

dents in the Master of Science program in instructional technology.

The

WR staff can

the creation of the original df)cument

sist in

technologies such as

provides workshops for interac-

alsr;

size display s

dial-in

modems.

It

also

the student registration

ADMISSION INFORMATION
Entrance requirements to graduate studies

at

Bloomsburg University

vary according to the program to which you apply.

Details of specific

degree program requirements are discussed under the program descriptions presented later in this catalog.

an application form, contact the Office of Graduate Studies, Room 109,

Minimal Entrance Requirements

Waller Administration Building, Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA

Minimal requirements for applicants for graduate study include an
undergraduate quality point average (Q.PA.) of at

least 2.5

and possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or
In addition,

university.

most applicants

will

Foreign Applicants

be required to take either

the Graduate Record Exam, Miller Analogies Test, National Teacher Examination, or Graduate

17815; telephone (717) 389-4015.

on a 4.0 scale

Management Admissions Test

as required

by the

program.

Individuals

from foreign coimtries must complete a separate Gradu-

ate Admissions Application for International Students. This application

form

is

available

from the Office of Graduate

Studies,

Room

U.S.A. International applicants

Application

must have the

results

gree, an individual

ate Studies,

study, either

degree or non-de-

must complete an Application for Admission to Gradu-

pay the $25 application

fee,

and have an

official transcript

of all undergraduate grades sent to us directly from the institution from
individual graduated. In addition, an individual seeking ad-

mission to a degree program

may need

to

fulfill

any additional require-

ments established by the department which offers the degree program.

The

application with the $25 fee

is

sent to the Business Office, Waller

(TSE),

ment

to

process

be sent to the Office of Graduate Studies and not the depart-

which the student
is

Therefore, it
tion as

soon

is

applying. Completion of the admission
is

Spoken English

available in the country of residence, submitted directly to the

P O.
Box 6151, Princeton, NJ 0854 1-61 5 1, U.S.A. Bloomsburg University
requires a minimum score of 550 on the TOEFL. Results from the test

taken more than two years prior to the date submitted will not be considered.

Acceptance to the university

as a graduate student

constitute a guarantee of fmancial assistance.

It is

does not

rare for international

students to receive a graduate assistantship during their first year of study.
All international applicants
at least

must have

their applications

complete

four months prior to the start of the semester for wliich they are

applying.

permitted to enroll for classes.

advised that prospective students complete the applica-

as possible prior to the semester in

enroll. Applications that are

For

is

required before the student

78 1 5,

Office of Graduate Studies from the Educational Testing Service,

Administration Building. Transcripts and other supporting documentation are to

if

1

from the Test of

English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and the Test of

To pursue any graduate program of

which the

109, Waller

Administration Building, Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA

which they intend

not completed in one year are destroyed.

more information regarding admission

to graduate studies

Testing

to

and

Graduate students will be required to complete any testing required

by

their department,

i.e..

Miller Analogies Test, Graduate

Record Exami-

nation (GRE), National Teacher Examination (NTE), and Graduate Man-

agement Admissions Test (GMAT). Any fees for testing must be paid by
the student.

Graduate Student Categories
Graduate students

at

Bloomsburg University may be admitted into

one of the following four

categories:

Non-Degree (Category 510)
Persons

who desire graduate level university instruction, but do not

intend to earn a master's degree, may be admitted as non-degree students

provided they present

official transcripts

denoting graduation from an

accredited undergraduate college or university. This

students
tificate

who

the category for

program. Non-degree students may apply to the Graduate School

for transfer to provisional or regular status.

However, no more than 12

semester hours earned as a non-degree student

ward a

is

are auditing a course or enrolled in the supervisory cer-

master's degree, except

when

may be later applied to-

special permission

is

granted by

the Assistant Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research.

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Graduate Studies Catalog

Provisional (Category 520/530)

A student ma)

be admitted as provisional

degree program

in a

when

Tuition

the student possesses a baccalaureate degree but does not meet the
criteria for regular admission.

scholastic record

The student may have an undergraduate

which shows promise, but

required for regular admission.
status will

be specified

must earn

a

minimum

and Fees

The reasons

in the letter

Q.P.A. of 3

0

less

than the 2.5 Q.PA.

for a student's provisional

of admission.

6

in the first

A provisional

student

to 9 semester hours of

Pennsylvania residents
Less than 9 semester hours

$164 per semester hour

9-15 semester hours

$1,477 per semester

Over 15 semester hours

$164 per semester hour

graduate study at Bloomsburg University in order to be eligible for regular

student status.

lar

student status

that

all

If this

is

Q.RA. requirement

is

attained, transfer to regu-

automatic upon certification by the student 's adviser

deficiencies are corrected. If not attained, the student

is

subject

to dismissal procedures.

Out-of-state residents

Less than 9 semester hours

$289 per semester hour

9-15 semester hours

$2,598 per semester

Over 15 semester hours

$289 per semester hour

Regular (Category 540)

A regular graduate student is a degree-seeking student who meets all
criteria for regular

admission to a program of the student's choice. The

student must possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college

or university; must have an undergraduate Q.RA. of at
scale;

ate

least 2.5

on

a 4.0

Student Union fee

One

semester hours

to four

$15

semester hours

Five to eight

$30

Nine or more semester hours

$60

have scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), Gradu-

Management Admissions Test (GMAT),

Miller Analogies Test (MAT),

Student Healtti Service

or National Teachers Examination (NTE) that are acceptable to the pro-

Nine or more semester hours

gram of the student 's choice; have met all the criteria established by the

Eight or less semester hours

$37 obligatory
Not required

degree program; and be under no obligation to make up deficiencies.
Onl) a regular graduate student

eligible for

is

for a master's degree (see details

elsewhere

graduate students must maintain a
graduate student

is

admission to candidacy

in this catalog).

minimum Q.RA.

of 3.0.

If

Regular
a regular

Academic equipment

One

to 11

semester hours

$5.50 per semester hour

Twelve or more semester hours

$62 per semester

not admitted to master's candidacy after completing

15 semester hours, the student

may be transferred to non-degree status

or be subject to dismissal procedures

at

the discretion of the Assistant

Student Union Operational Fee

One

to 11

semester hours

$2 per semester hour

Twelve or more semester hours

Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research.

$62 per semester

Degree Candidate (Category 550)

Upon admission to candidacy for a master's degree, students are
placed in a new category. If a student does not maintain a 3 0 Q.RA. or
if the

student does not complete the graduate program in six years from

the date of admission to graduate school, then the student can be trans-

Recreational

One

to four

$15

semester hours

Five to eight

$30

semester hours

Nine or more semester hours

$60

Graduation and diploma

$1

ferred to non-degree status or be subject to dismissal procedures. Ex-

ceptions to this policy are with the approval of the Assistant Vice Presi-

(does not cover cost of renting academic regalia)

dent for Graduate Studies and Research.

Readmission
If a

$10

Late registration fee

graduate student has not enrolled in any graduate course for a

two-year period, the student's record
in the inactive files.

A new

is

marked "withdrawn "and placed

application and $25 fee must then be sub-

Optional activities (use of recreational

facilities)

Two semesters

$35
$25

One semester

mitted for reactivation.

Summer sessons

Graduate Courses

in

the Senior Year

Current Bloomsburg University undergraduates may register for
graduate courses under certain conditions.

First,

they can only take a

graduate course during the semester they will complete their undergraduate degree, and the)' must need less than a
graduate. Second, a
is

required.

recommendation from

full

load of classes to

their undergraduate adviser

These students must follow the regular graduate applica-

tion process.

$2 per week

All

students taking nine or more semester hours and

all

international students are required to have health insurance.

Students
plan.

For

may

also opt to enroll

in

the university's student health

more information, contact

the

Bloomsburg University

Health Center, (717) 389-4451 or 389-4452. Please be
that all fees are subject to

change without notice.

aware

Audits
You may audit a graduate course for self-improvement.
You must follow the regular graduate application process,
pay

the required fees, and obtain the approval of the

all

Assistant Vice President for Graduate Studies

and Research.

When you audit a course,you are not required to take tests.
Upon completion of an audited course, a grade of V is recorded on your

transcript.

Off-Campus Courses
Bloomsburg often
cations in the

who

dents

versity;

offers graduate cotirses at other lo-

Commonwealth. These graduate courses

are not enrolled in a master's

at

open

are

to stu-

Financial Heip/Assistantships

Bloomsburg Uni-

Bloomsburg University provides several options to help graduate

however, these students must obtain approval from the Assis-

tant Vice President for

classes

program

Graduate Studies and Research to enroll in these

and must complete an application

for admission to

Graduate assistantships are available for students pursuing a master's

Graduate

which they

Studies prior to the completion of the semester in

students financially.

are en-

degree.

The number of assistantships

in

any particular program or de-

partment is variable and subject to change according to university needs.

rolled.

Stipends are awarded by the Assistant Vice President for Graduate Stud-

Refunds
All

ies

withdrawals require the approval of the Assistant Vice President
for

Graduate Studies and

Research. Immediately
after withdrawal, a letter

the

tant Vice President for Ad-

ministration,
Office,

Business

Bloomsburg Uni-

If you

must withdraw

from a course, you might
receive a partial refund of

jI^^^^V
"^^^^^

Assistantships are either"half-time

Half-time " assistants receive

full

full

or partial tuition waiver.
"

tuition waver.

Quarter-time " assistants

pay for two semester hours of graduate work. In addition, half-time gradu-

ter-time graduate assistants receive a $1,058.75 stipend for the semes-

ter

Summer

stipends are $825.24.

As part of the

university's

commitment

to Affirmative Action, 10

the opportimity to apply for these assistantships.

for-

of advanced deposits,

if applicable af-

ter the first full class day:
First

80 percent

Third Week 70 percent

lar assistantships.

Applications for regular and minority graduate assistantships are

department or program to which you are applying. Upon award of a

Graduate Assistantship" by the Office of Graduate Studies. This
document describes Graduate School policies for the administration of
ria for

assistantships.

60 percent

Other Forms of Aid
50 percent

Some federal fellowships may be available in selected fields of study.

After Fifth Week

No

Program coordinators should be contacted with regard to

refund

class for wliich

he or she has been

properly scheduled and does not submit a request to add/drop/withdraw
for billing

avail-

able at the Office of Graduate Studies and should be submitted to the

Fourth Week
Fifth Week

The requirements and

conditions of appointment for these assistantships are identical to regu-

graduate assistantship, you will be provided with the document "Crite-

through Second

Weeks

gible for refund.

"

Blacks and other persons of color are encouraged to avail themselves of

schedule

is liable

Both types of assistantships carry either a

Except for minimim

based on the following

courses by the appropriate dates

which require 20 hours of work

graduate assistantships are targeted for minority graduate students.

feit

does not attend

"

each week or "quarter-time "which require 10 hours of work each week.

depending

fees,

refunds for tuition will be

A student who

students, however, are granted assis-

tantships imder a two-semester contract.

on when you withdraw.

course

j^^^^

students are granted assistantships for one

A few graduate

at a time.

ate assistants receive a stipend of $2, 1 17.50 for the semester while quar-

versity.

a

summer sessions. Most

semester

requesting a refund must

be directed to the Assis-

and Research upon the recommendation of departments having

graduate programs. Stipends are available during the academic year and

and will not be

dition, the Pennsylvania

gram

is

available as

is

these. In ad-

Higher Education Assistance Agency Loan Pro-

the student work-study program. For

mation regarding these forms of financial

aid,

more

infor-

contact the Office of

Fi-

eli-

nancial Aid,

17815.

Ben

Franklin Hall,

Bloomsburg

University,

Bloomsburg, PA

Page 10

Graduate Studies Catalog

ACADEMIC POLICIES

X

Bloomsburg University

Responsibilities of a graduate student at

in-

Each student



hours (for financial aid purposes,

in class schedules.

Each student will take responsibility for satisfying requirements

graduation in his or her


and

for

staff will assist students, decisions

on

courses and other matters rest with the student.

students employed

load

is

For

summer

sessions, the

hour per week of

include, but are not limited to, not having proper undergraduate pre-

session

requisites for the desired graduate program.)

is

all

classes

and take

all

verifiable reasons; students granted

from professors

in

will not

full-time student is

time

is

1

2 semester

9 credits and over). For

maximum

course load each

assistants, the

course

for quarter-time graduate assistants, 9 to

an absence from

class

can expect

making up work or examinations.

is

six full

full-time

recommended course

load

coursework. (For example,

weeks, the

maximum course

is 1

if

semester

the

summer

load during that session

6 semester hours).

examina-

tions. Absences from graduate classes are granted only for urgent and

assistance

full

time, however, the

full

6 to 9 semester hours;

ciency and discuss them with graduate advisers. (Such weaknesses might

Students are expected to attend

and

12 semester hours.

Each student should identify any undergraduate weakness or defi-



liable for billing

semester is 6 semester hours. For half-time graduate

field.

While graduate advisers and



is

eligible for refund.

The course load each semester for a

be aware of all university

will take the initiative to

policies as described in this catalog


draw courses by the appropriate dates
be

clude:

\
V

Credit
ter

is

hour for

measured

in

terms of semester hours, at the rate of

1

semes-

1 5 hours of lecture/discussion work plus final examinations.

Courses numbered 500 or higher in

this catalog (the last three digits

of the course number) are graduate courses. Courses numbered lower

than 500 that are listed in this catalog are open to both graduate

Advisers
Students

dents and advanced undergraduates. Graduate students

who

are provisional, regular, or candidates for a degree,

along with students enrolled in the Supervisory Certificate Programs,

12 semester hours of courses numbered 400 to 500 that are
this catalog

stu-

may apply only
listed in

toward a master's degree.

are assigned graduate advisers.

The

Transfer of Credits

duties of the adviser are:



to serve as a consultant in planning the student's program;



to help students



to certify the courses students

Graduate students may transfer up to 9 semester hours in graduate

choose courses;

courses taken

do choose

are part of their degree

program;


ation


(if

appropriate);

the time of the application for candidacy and submitted on a form for
that

and to arrange for a comprehensive examination (if required by the

another approved college or universit)' with the approval

The request for transfer of graduate courses must be made at

Research.

to endorse the student's application for degree candidacy and gradu-

at

of the adviser and the Assistant Vice President for Graduate Studies and

purpose available

in the Office of

Graduate Studies.

After formal admission to graduate school,

all

requests to take and

graduate program selected).

Upon acceptance
is

into a

program of study, the program coordinator

usually assigned as a temporary adviser.

lected

b)'

A

permanent adviser

is se-

the student and temporary adviser, taking into account the

student's research and career interests.

student as advisee, she/he

is

If this

individual accepts the

formally appointed permanent adviser

the Assistant Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research

ommendation of the department

by
upon rec-

involved.

Non-degree students are not assigned advisers. They may regard the
Assistant Vice President for Graduate Studies
viser for choosing courses

and Research as

their ad-

and interpreting academic regulations.

Scheduling, Registration, and Course
information
Students register for graduate courses through the Registrar's Office,

except for students

in

non-degree status

who

submit their registration

materials directly to the Office of Graduate Studies.

A

student

who

does not attend

class for

which he or she has been

properly scheduled and does not submit a request for add/drop/with-

****

0^'

Bloomsburg University

Grades

R

Grades for graduate courses

A





Research

W—
work

that exhibits

apply to

independence and



C

D



Good
Fair,

F
I





acceptable work toward a master's degree program, within

W, providing the student

Not acceptable work toward a master's degree program

work

Failing

grade

V—

(0 quality points)
in

extends the period for adequate reason.
is

changed

to N,

If

the

and the student

work
is

made

not

is

denied further

Passing grade

in

transfer graduate credits
nator. Students

student's master's

must be pre-approved by the program coordi-

program

was

at

pass/fail

grade

is

workshop

fulfills

transfer to

Bloomsburg

in the

the institution

at

must have earned

at

ca-

which

a grade of

B or

not transferable. In general, work-

shop format courses are not acceptable



and the con-

Bloomsburg. Transfer credit must be

taken. Also, students

higher Credit for a

in residence

must match the required areas of study

pable of counting toward a graduate degree
the course

in transfer;

the following requirements,

it

however,

if

may be considered

the
for

University:

The workshop should consist of 45 contact hours (15 contact hours
The workshop must include exposure

to the disciplinary research

— Course

To

calculate your Q.P.A., follow this process:

of quality points for each grade by the

semester hours for

The

age.

The workshop must be taught

as part of a master's degree curricu-

which the course was

taken. Professional de-

at

your computation.

sum of the
When a

last entry.

initial

grade remains on the transcript as part of the student's

A

cotxrse

is

repeated

at

semester hours

is

part of the per-

used to calculate the student's quality point aver-

may be repeated

only once.

Bloomsburg

University.

D

A

course taken

Although

this

is

Blooms-

a general graduate

school policy, individual departments or graduate programs

ment more

at

or E has been earned must be

may imple-

stringent requirements.

Academic Grievance Procedure
Alleged academic injustices relating to grades or professional conduct
if

possible.

The student should

first dis-

cuss the matter with the concerned faculty member, appropriate chair-

and Research.

In order for the matter to

be resolved expedi-

the consultation(s) should take place as soon as possible after
If

informal attempts to resolve the

matter are unsuccessful, the student should consult with the Assistant
Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research

who will

inform the

student of procedtires for initiating a formal grievance with the Academic

velopment workshops are not acceptable.

A maximum of 1 2

in

the alleged incident has occurred.

graduate course;

university at

number

semester hours for

of

divide this total by the

3.

grades used

multiply the

1.

number

burg University in which a grade of

tiously,

programs

all

manent record and

Studies

lum of the

repeated only once.

permanent record. The grade of the repeated course

term or research papers or other major assignments appropriate to a



add these points;

that course; 2.

The workshop must include the opportunity for outside work such



A course may be

repeated

person, and college dean or the Assistant Vice President for Graduate

literature appropriate to the course;

as

Audit

CR

should be resolved informally,

per semester hour) for a 3-semester hour course;


If

thesis/research

must have taken the course(s)

tent of the course(s)

W.

the grade is

passing the course, and E otherwise.

is

course has been repeated, use only the

opportunity to complete the work.



semester

is

and

is

thesis/research

Incomplete; work must be completed within four months unless

up, the grade

permission

The Registrar establishes the semester's midpoint
(1

the Assistant Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research

P

the withdrawal is after the midpoint of the

limits (2 quality points)

Failing

to withdraw, if this

requested before midpoint of the semester, the grade

(3 quality points)

quality point)

E

of the Assistant Vice President for

Assistant Vice President for Graduate Studies

ttie

Research for permission

intellectual maturity (4 quality points)

B—

progress

in

Withdrawn with approval

Graduate Studies and Research. The graduate student must

are:

Distinguished, scholarly

Page 11

may be transferred from graduate

Bloomsburg University toward a second master's degree.

Grievance Coordinator for a hearing before the Academic Grievance
Board.

Repeat of Courses
A maximum of one course in which grades of D or E have been recorded or a maximum of two courses in which a grade of C has been
recorded (totalling not more than 6 semester hours)

may be repeated

upon application to the Assistant Vice President for Graduate Studies and
Research.

by the

The

application shall be approved

student's graduate

person.

upon request

in writing

program coordinator and department

chair-

Academic Probation
A graduate
may be placed

student not maintaining satisfactory academic progress
in

academic probationary

status.

Enrollment

is

limited

maximum of 9 semester hours for the grading period in probationary status. A student on academic probation is not eligible to hold a gradu-

to a

ate assistantship.

To be removed from academic probation, a graduate

student with a quality point average deficiency must attain the minimum

Graduate Studies Catalog

P^e 12

overall quality point average of 3

ate Studies
didates.

and Research

0

— as required by the School of Gradu-

for regular graduate students

A student who attains a 3

period in academic probationar>'

status,

first

grading

but does not attain the overall

Q.F A. as required, ma)' be recommended by his or her academic

Satisfactory academic progress at the graduate level

adviser,



a graduate student's ability to earn the

the Assistant Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research for con-

on probation

Graduate students
fecton,-

for

who

to

for satis-



in

and Research.

meet the
comprehensive

Failure to request

at the appropriate

time of

all

examinations of the degree program with acceptable grades;

academic dismissal. Such students may



a graduate student's ability to complete the thesis requirements
of the degree

demic probation. Upon recommendation of the academic adviser, gradu-

program with

a passing grade.

Non-degree students (Category 510), except for those

program coordinator, and department chairperson, and approval by

in

supervisory certificate programs, are excluded from consideration

the Assistant Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research, probationary- status will

quality point

requirements

submit a request in writing to their academic advisers to be granted aca-

ate

hours

credit

minimum

a graduate student's ability to successfully

progress will be notified by the Registrar's Office or the Assis-

academic probation will result

evaluated on

average of 3.0. Any grade of D or E must be repeated;

meet the minimal standards

tant Vice President for Graduate Studies

mininnum

necessary to the degree program with a

one additional grading period.
fail

is

the basis of several criteria:

the graduate program coordinator, and the department chairperson to

tinuation

Academic Progress

Satisfactory

and degree can-

0 Q.PA. or higher for the

for satisfactory progress.

be granted. Exceptions to these procedures under

extraordinary circumstances will be by written request to the Assistant

Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research.

the normal six-year limitation for expired courses shall be applied. Graduate students dismissed for

Academic Dismissal

academic reasons may appeal

their dismissal

within one year, in writing, to the Graduate Council. The decision of

A graduate student not maintaining satisfactory progress, who

is

not

the council

is

fmal.

permitted to enroll in probationary status, is excluded from registration,

and the student's academic record
Dismissal is automatic

two grading periods

if the

is

overall

Examinations

"

marked academic

dismissal.

Q.PA. is below the

minimum after

'

in probationary' status or after failing to pass the

Comprehensive Examination

As part of the master's degree requirement, a comprehensive examination

is

likely to

master's thesis

is

be required.

Also,

required of students

an examination

in defense of a

who choose to write a

thesis.

two times while in probationary status. A graduate student

under academic dismissal

Paper

Piaster's Thesis or Departmental

Normally, the master's thesis consists of an independent scholarly

is

not eligible to attend courses

investigation

which includes the experience of collecting, assembling,

offered in the School of

interpreting,

and presenting

Graduate Studies for a period

search problem in the student's academic or professional

of at least one calendar ) ear

ti\'ely, it

can include the preparation and exhibition or presentation of

creative

works

A dismissed graduate

stu-

in certain

one

greater than 6 hours, only

the

School of Graduate Studies in

degree program or to

further studies in a non-de-

gree status.

dent

is

A

graduate

stu-

not permitted to reg-

ister for

any courses in a pro-

field.

Altema-

of 6 semester hours.

If

re-

the thesis

is

6 semester hours may be counted toward

degree requirements.

order to undertake studies in
a new

to solve a formal re-

programs. The School of Graduate Studies

quires that a thesis be a

to

body of information

minimum

dent may, after a period of
year, reapply

a

If a
is

master's thesis

is

included in the student 's program, a

comminee

appointed by the Assistant Vice President for Graduate Studies and

Research from individuals nominated by the student's adviser.

for the Appointment of a

Tfjesis

Committee

" is

A "Form

available for this pur-

pose from the Office of Graduate Studies. The comminee guides the
study,

approves the thesis in both form and content, arranges for the

gram from which he or she

defense, certifies satisfactory completion of the thesis, and determines

was

the grade.

dismissed.

Under exceptional

cir-

Final copies of

every thesis must

utilize

the format as pre-

sented in "Master's Thesis: Procedures," and must be printed on 100

cumstances and with the ap-

percent conon paper suitable for archiving such as that available

proval of the Assistant Vice

Universits' Store.

President for Graduate Studies

and Research,

may readmit
dent.

a

program

a dismissed stu-

In the latter instance.

Some master "s degree requirements
Such

a

paper is interpreted

as

one

paper must be

the

include a departmental paper

that gq-ows out of a course

fore does not require special registration or carry

tion of a departmental

at

certified

its

and

own credit.

there-

Comple-

by the adviser as

part of

Bloomsburg University

Page 13

the application for graduation.

Information about "Master's Thesis: Procedures
Office of Graduate Studies and should be read
prior to begiiming

Human
In cases

work on

or Animal
where

"

is

available

from the

by all graduate students

a thesis project.

Research

a graduate student 's research requires the use of any

human or animal subjects, the student must seek appropriate approvals
through the Institutional Review Board for Human Subjects and/or the
Institutional Animal

Care and Use Committee. Students should discuss

the application process with their faculty adviser and obtain the appropriate approval application forms

from the Office of Grants in Waller Ad-

ministration Building.

Admission to Candidacy
Students should apply for candidacy after completing

1

2 semester

hours of graduate work. Students must apply for candidacy on a form
available

from the Office of Graduate Studies before completing

1

5 se-

mester hours. Under certain circumstances, theAssistant Vice President
for Graduate Studies

and Research may grant an extension.

Students must meet the following conditions for admission to candi-

dacy for a master's degree:


The student must be admitted



Official transcripts of all

must be on

file

as a regular graduate student.

undergraduate and previous graduate study

with the Assistant Vice President for Graduate Studies

and Research.




Students must have a

The

minimum Q.RA. of 3-0.

application must be endorsed

by the

student's adviser.

Students applying for candidacy for the Master of Education pro-

gram must have evidence of a

valid teaching certificate. Please

check

with the appropriate program coordinator for verification of this requirement.

Admission for candidacy to a master's degree program might be deferred
this

if

needed courses are unavailable because of limited

class size. If

happens, the student will be put on a priority waiting list for required

courses.

Once the student has been accepted as a candidate for a master's degree, the student

is

eligible to

use the service of Bloomsburg University's

Career Development and Placement Center

Time Limitation

sity

Each student is expected to complete the requirements for a master's

Bloomsburg University

will grant extensions for sufficient reason,

C

earn no credit toward a master's degree.

Students must have a cumulative Q.RA. of 3.0 or higher to graduate

degree within six calendar years. Tliis includes courses accepted by transfer

requires at least 30 semester hours of graduate credit. Courses with

grades below

with a master's degree from Bloomsburg University.

The Graduate Calendar

upon application to the Assistant Vice President for Graduate Studies and

in this catalog gives deadlines for applying

completion of thesis and departmental papers, compre-

Research and with the approval of the student 's adviser This extension

for graduation,

must be requested before the

hensive examinations, etc. These are deadlines, but suidents should plan

six-year period ends.

to

complete each segment before the due

date,

whenever possible.

Graduation Requirements
Students who are completing degree programs must apply for gradu-

Graduate Transcripts
may request a graduate transcript througli the Registrar's
may be done by letter, or by filling out a form available at

ation at the Office of the Registrar, Room 6, Ben Franklin Hall, telephone

Students

(717) 389-4263, and pay the graduation fees prior to the deadline listed

Office. This

in the university calendar

the Registrar's Office.

Each program that leads to a master's degree

at

Bloomsburg Univer-

The

cost per transcript

is

$2.

Graduate Studies Catalog

Page 14

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Bloomsburg University

will

Master of Arts

be noted and an appropriate course of study outlined.

an exhibition of creative work are required for
sis

Art History, Art Studio

and presented paper are required

Page 15

A thesis and
A the-

art studio majors.

for art history majors.

Retention and Candidacy
Requirements of this program are the same as those for the School

Program Coordinator: Robert Koslosky, Ph.D.

of Graduate Studies.

(717) 389-4187

Graduation
Art studio majors will choose an area of concentration consisting of

The Master ofArts program in art history develops an advanced knowledge base, writing proficiency, and research
to pursue a variety of professional options.

hours
est.

required including a thesis based

sidlls

enabling the student

A minimum of 30 semester

on the

four levels of the selected specialization along with selected elective

courses as suggested by their committee. Art history majors will specialize in

an area of study along with advanced general

studies.

A mini-

student's area of inter-

mum of 30 semester hours is required; this number may be exceeded

In conjunction with the student's committee, an individualized pro-

depending on the student's program. All other graduation requirements

is

gram of study

is

designed. Opportunities for interdisciplinary and

campus experience

off-

are available.

for this

program are the same

as for the School of

Graduate Studies.

Areas of Concentration for Advanced Study

The Master ofArts program in art studio emphasizes the development
of creative and scholarly competencies in one or

The seven

more of the following

areas of concentration available to graduate students for

advanced study

in art studio include:

studio areas: drawing, crafts, ceramics, graphics, painting, or sculpture

with concurrent or parallel work

and psychology of

art, art

in the areas of art history,

philosophy

education, and visual aesthetics for a mini-

mum of 30 semester hours.

Plan

I is

32.580, 81, 82, 83

32.595

Directed Study in the Studio Arts

B.S. in art

education) from an accredited institution of higher educa-

Plan

II is

for individuals

in art. In addition to

who

art (B.A., B.F.A.,

have not graduated with a curricu-

meeting the general admission requirements

31 565

31 570

10"

31 575

ac-

31 580

ceptance, students are required to appear for a personal interview with

31 585

the department chairperson, program coordinator, and an adviser in their

31 592

major field. At

31 595

choosing the master's degree in

art studio

need

to submit an 8"

plastic sleeve of slides representative of their creative

this time,

work.

x

Upon

any deficiencies in the applicant's background

I, II, III,

Graphics
Painting

FV

1, II, III,

IV

I, II, III,

Sculpture

I, II, III,

Photography

FV

I, II, III,

FV

31 560

one-page statement of the applicant's objectives and philosophy. Those

must

Crafts

Graduate Courses in Art History

also include a

for the School of Graduate Studies, these applicants

IV

32.550, 51, 52, 53

who

lum

HI,

or

32.540, 41, 42, 43

have earned a bachelor's degree in

n, HI, IV

tailored for

32.530, 31, 32, 33

may apply under two admission plans.

I,

I, II,

Advanced
Advanced
Advanced
Advanced
Advanced

individuals

tion.

32.510, 11, 12, 13 Advanced Drawing
32.520, 21, 22, 23

Admission
Students

32.500, 01, 02, 03 Advanced Ceramics

30 590
30 591

Faculty Research Interests

30 595
Karl A. Beamer,

M.E A.,

associate professor.

Ceramics/

The preceding courses in art

studio and art history carry 3 semester

sculpture
Carol B. Bums, M.F.A., assistant professor Crafts

Gary

F.

Clark, M.A., assistant professor

technology,

Computer/t'ideo

drawing

Roberts. Koslosky, Fh.D., professor. Art education/art

hours, except for 3 1 .595 and 32.595 (Directed Study)
able credit

Gallery,

L.

monthly exhibitions of varied

Nagel, M.F.A., professor Graphics

Christine M. Sperling, Ph.D., associate professor Renaissance

art history

Barbara

Vera

J.

work

is

art forms.

M.FA., associate professor Photography

Charles T. Walters, Ph.D., associate professor

American/

Oriental art history

Kenneth T. Wilson Jr,

M.S., associate professor

Painting

6 semester hours.

Gallery of Art,

which

features

A special exhibition of student

held annually, and an exhibition organized and planned by

students in the art gallery course

Strohman, M.F A., associate professor Drawing

L. "Viditz-Ward,

art

to

Permanent Art and Slide Collections

The department operates the Haas

history

Stewart

and 30.595 Master's Thesis with 3

which carry vari-

is

held in the spring of each year In

addition, an art student intern maintains a small art gallery space in the

Multicultural Center of the student union.

The Department ofArt maintains an extensive permanent art collection of more than

pus.

400 pieces with works displayed throughout the cam-

The department's slide collection numbers more than 50,000 units.

Graduate Studies Catalog

Page 16

Required Courses (12 semester hours)

Master

of Arts

The following core courses
23 501

Communication
Program Coordinator: Mary Kenny Badami, Ph.D.
(717) 389-4184

are required for this degree program:

Nature of Communication

Communication

23. 502

Interpersonal

25.445

Organizational Communication

25.501

Introduction to Communication Research

Elective Courses (18 semester hours)

A minimum of 9 semester hours offered by the Department of Communication Studies must be elected.

The purpose of this program

is

enhance the understanding of the

to

philosophy, theory, and practice of the

means by which human beings

25.502

Rhetorical Criticism

25 .585

Special Topics in

Communication

25 .586

Special Topics in

Communication

587

Special Topics in

Communication

exchange information, ideas, and values through personal or mediated
25
interaction.

Using a variety of research

communication plays
zational situations.

tools, students discover the role

In interpersonal, small group, public,

and organi-

A master's degree in communication prepares gradu-

ates for doctoral study in communication

and for careers in a number of

areas including business, law, medicine, education, government, media,

public relations, advertising, arts and entertainment, social and
services, high technology industries,

.

and international

relations

human

SpecialTopics courses include interviewing theory, political communication, nonverbal

conflict, small

and the sexes, communication, technology and society, communication
training in the organization, cultural foundations of the information so-

and neciety, rhetoric in a

gotiations.

communication, communication and

group communication, cross
mediated

society,

and the rhetoric of

social

move-

ments.

Admission
Up to 9 semester hours offered in other departments may be elected
In addition to meeting the general admission requirements for the

School of Graduate Studies, applicants for the Master ofArts in

Commu-

as

approved by the student's



program must submit:

Graduate Record Examination scores (a minimum combined score

of 950 on the verbal and quantitative


Three

letters of

Examples of such courses

Sociology' of

46.440

Language and Culture

48.451

Laboratory Training in Group Processes

.

nication

adviser.

are:

Mass Communication

4 5 500

tests).

recommendation from

individuals

who

have the

knowledge to comment on the applicant's potential to successfully com-

Faculty Research Interests

plete a graduate program.


ies

Evidence of completion of two to three basic communication stud-

courses including, but not limited

to,

public speaking, interpersonal

Mary Kenny Badami, Ph.D., professor. Cross-cultural
communication with focus on orientation programs;

communication, persuasion, and business communication. Applicants

training

without such preparation will be expected to enroll as auditors in 25

gender and race as communication variables

Interpersonal

.

1

04

Communication and/or other course(s) as determined by

the Graduate Committee.


A one-page statement describing the applicant's

and direction
Applicants

for enrolling in the program.

who do not meet all of the requirements may request an
waiver of select entrance requirements.

organizations.

Timothy

B.

meeting the general retention requirements for the

School of Graduate Studies, a graduate student in communication must

minimum grade of B in each of the four core courses to remain in
standing. Students may be given the opportunity' to re-

good academic

take a course after review of special circumstances by program faculty.

of 30 semester hours in graduate-level courses

quired for graduation.

Commu-

is re-

education.

N. Schreier, Ph.D., associate professor.

Contempo-

and criticism, and persuasion

in

the popular culture

Kara Shultz, Ph.D., assistant professor. Study of human
symbol systems as they act in the creation, maintenance,
E.

and revision of cultures.

Tomlinson, M.A., associate professor. Organiza-

tional

A minimum

Ph.D., assistant professor.

rary rhetorical theory

James

Graduation


Rumbough,

and communication
Howard

earn a

Bodenman, M.A., assistant professor.
and small group processes within

nication apprehension, interpersonal cotnmunication

Retention
In addition to

and political communication.

Janet Reynolds

Interpersonal

interview with program faculty to discuss special circumstances or may
petition, in writing, for a

in otganizatiottal settings;

Dale A. Bertelsen, Ph.D., associate professor. Media
criticism

objectives, goals,

and interviewing

and political communication, and the impact of

communication

technology'

on

society

Bloomsburg University

Pi^e 17

48.453

Organizational Psychology

which the student completes 24 semester hours of coursework, or

57.572

Multimedia Programming

its

93 583

Human

tion

Resources Development

conclusion, an application for the test must be
is

filed.

at

The examina-

a six-hour essay test that examines the candidate's knowledge of

philosophy, theory, and application of material covered in at least three


A 6-credit thesis

strongly

optional but

of the four core courses and other departmental courses the candidate

advanced study beyond the

has taken to that point. In the event of failure on the examination, or

or a departmental research paper

recommended

for those seeking

is

any part thereof, the student

master's degree.


A comprehensive examination is required.

During the semester in

MBA

Master of Business

will

be given one opportunity

to retake

the part(s) failed.



baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university



a



a

minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.50
minimum score of 450 on the Graduate Management Admission

Test (GMAT).


Administration

minimum

a

on the Test of English

score of 550

as a Foreign Lan-

guage (TOEFL) for international applicants whose native language

is

not

English.

Program Coordinator: Minoo Tehrani.Ph.D.
(717)

389-4759



three letters of recommendation



a



an

resume
official

copy of all academic

transcripts.

Retention and Candidacy
Bloomsburg

University's School of Business

was founded

in 1930.

Today, the College of Business has six academic units and, with

than 100 students,

The

versity.
lytical,

is

the largest graduate program

MBA programs, launched in

and operational

skills

at

more

Bloomsburg Uni-

MBA curriculum blends accounting, finance, the

international business courses to prepare students for a globally

dynamic

and competitive business environment.

theoretical

Level
II.

I

consists of background courses that are prerequisites to Level

Students with an undergraduate major in business administration are

likely to

have had most Level

projects, to develop

and augment

and practical knowledge.

courses. Level

I

pleted before beginning Level

Tlie graduate faculty employ a variety of instructional techniques, case

and group

Graduation
The MBA programs are comprised of two levels of courses.

legal environ-

ment, management, management information systems, marketing, and

studies, applied research,

II

work. Level

I

courses must be com-

courses include:

Financial Accounting or Principles of Accounting



Principles of

II

Management



Marketing Principles and Practices



Statistics

actively involved in research. Interdisciplinary graduate faculty teach a



Business



Business Finance

MBA programs.

1



The graduate faculty in the College of Business are higlily trained and
variety of subjects in the

MBA

coordinator.

1976, provide theoretical, ana-

required to meet the problem-solving and

decision-making challenges in managing business resources.

The

For special requirements for candidacy into the MBA programs other
than those for the School of Graduate Studies, please contact the

Law

exchange programs and internships and a diverse group



Micro and Macro Economics

of faculty and students tremendously enhance the learning experience.



two semesters of mathematics including one semester of calculus.

International

The degree program

is

planned to

reflect the

curriculum standards

of the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business.

The
goals,

MBA programs at



MBA, one and
the part-time MBA.
the full-time

in-

a half years

ing the following:

consists of

36 semester hours. The sequence of the Level

MBA program starting in the fall includes:

Fall Semester

91.524

Managerial Accounting

93.511

Statistical Analysis

97.551

Marketing Management

and Design

Spring Semester

Admission
Applicants to the

II

Bloomsburg University recognize the needs,

and aspirations of a diverse group of students. The programs

clude


Level

courses for the full-time

MBA programs must

provide dociunents indicat-

93. 554

Management Information Systems

93.562

Organization Theory

96.535

Financial

Management

II

Page 18

Gradiaate Studies Catalog

Special topic courses are available in each discipline. Other gradu-

may be

ate electives

taken with the permission of the

MBA

programs

coordinator
Students must complete

all

requirements for graduation with a 3 00

minimum GPA. No more than two C grades are allowed in the graduate
courses taken
dinator
cial

at

at

Bloomsburg

Universit}- Please contact the

requirements.

Faculty
Accounting
Richard

Baker. Ph.D.. professor

L.

Michael C. Blue. Ph.D. associate professor
E.

Gum.

Burel

Dennis

B.

Ed.D.. professor

Hw^g. Ph.D.. associate

professor

Richard Schrader. Ph.D.. assistant professor

1st

Computer

Summer Session

93.560

& Information Systems
Boyne.

Patricia

Operations Management

.M.S.. assistant

professor

Carl Chimi. Ph.D.. associate professor

Dective

Frank S Davis. Ph.D.. professor

2nd Summer Session
93 .566

James

Organization Behavior

Social Responsibility"

93 58 1

Business Policy

amd

Business Ethics

Decthe

Charles

Finance

J.

Pan time students have

six years to finish the

above program in a

Ed.D. associate professor

Hoppel. Ph.D.. associate professor

& Business Imw

Barbara

logical

Dun. Ph.D.. associate professor

Gene Gordon.

93 538
.

S.

Harold K. Prey. M.S.. associate professor

FalJ Semester

E.

Behr. J.D.. professor

Karen Dwell. J.D.. associate professor
David G. Heskel. Ph.D.. associate professor

sequence.

Two electives (6 credit hours ) must be chosen from a^"ailable graduate courses in the College of Business.

Examples of these are as follows:

David Martin. Ph.D.. associate professor

Bruce

L.

Rockwood. J.D.. professor

William. Steven Smith. Ph.D.. associate professor

9 1 50 1

Accounting

9 1 502

Ad\"anced Financial Accoimting

9 1 503

Govenmieni and Fund Accoimting

91521

Ad^"anced Cost Accounting

Charles Chapman. M.A.. associate professor

91.522

Ad\-anced Auditing Accoimting

Howard

91. 523

Advanced Tax Accounting

Mark Larson.

91. 551

International Accounting

Stephen

91 552

Controllership Accounting

Irem Ozkarahan. Ph.D.. associate professor

93 512

^^anagerial

-

-

.

Management
.Mainuddin Afza. Ph.D.. associate professor
.M.

Ruhul .\min. Ph.D.. professor

I.

Kinslinger Ph.D.. associate professor
Ph.D.. associate professor

.Markell. Ph.D.. associate

Minoo Tehrani.

Economics

professor

Ph.D.. associate professor

Peter B. Venuto. Ph.D.. professor

93 540

Small Business Institute Seminar

93 556

International

93. 563

Operations Research

93-583

Human

96.540

International Finance

96.550

Security .\nah sis

96.554

Financial .Management Decisions

Salim Qureshi. Ph.D.. associate professor

9~-552

Marketing Research

Robert N. Watts. M.BA.. associate professor

98.50"

International Legal En\-ironments

Pamela Wynn. Ph

Management

and

D

.

associate professor

Marketing

Resources De\ elopmeni

Stephen Bator>. D.B.A.. associate professor
.Mary K. Erickscn. Ph.D.. associate professor

Portfolio

Management

MBA

coor-

the College of Business for further information or other spe-

Kiran Karande. Ph.D.. assistant professor

Bloomsburg University

Master

Retention

Education

of

Page 19

Requirements for this program are the same as those for the School

Biology

of Graduate Studies.

Candidacy
Program Coordinator: George

P.

Chamuris, Ph.D.

An

oral

biology

(717) 389-4735

is

examination to assess the student's knoyvledge of general

required for admission to candidacy.

Graduation
The
the

iMaster of Education

program

in biology'

is

intended to enhance

competence of secondary- school teachers of biology- by extending

their scholarship in content

pendent

study,

and method through formal courses, inde-

A minimum of 30 semester hours in graduate-level courses is required.
A minimum of 18 semester hours must be taken from 500-level courses
(see
jor

and research.

list

beloyv) including

two required education

Either 50.591 Directed Study- in Biology or

Admission
.\n

tion Thesis

undergraduate degree in biology' yvith Level

I

Certification

is re-

quired for admission to the program. Undergraduate deficiencies must

be

rectified prior to

admission to candidacy without credit toyvard the

is

required to

of the research
sive

fulfill

component

the research component.

is

biology- courses;

all

are considered elective courses.

Graduate Record Examination are required for admission.

50.432

Microbial Genetics

50.441

Cytogenetics

50.455

Environmental Microbiology-

50 462

Plant Anatomy

50 463

Biological Photographic Techniques

50.521

Systematic Botany

biology

50.530

Evolution

George R Chamuris, Ph.D., associate professor Biology of
wood- and bark-inhabiting fungi
James E. Cole, Ph.D.. professor Vertebrate ethology
Judith R Downing. Ph.D.. professor Imtnujiology. bacterial

50.531

Dey-elopmental Biology-

50.532

Molecular Genetics

50.549

Entomology

50.550

Mycology-

50.55 1

Consery ation of Biological Resources

50.552

Limnology-

50. 55""

Biolog)- of

50.558

Fungal Ecology'

.

Joseph

microbiology,

and cell

resistance to antimicrobial agents,

and

.

infectious diseases

.

caused by bacteria
'

Phillip A. Farber, Ph.D., professor

Cytogenetics

George J. Gellos, Ph.D., associate professor Developmental
plant moiphology

Lower Vertebrates

50.559

Omithology-

50.561

Animal Behavior

Judith Kipe-Nolt, Ph.D.. assistant professor Soil microbiology

50.5"'0

Medical Parasitology

Thomas

50.5^1

Endocrinology

50.5"'2

Comparative Animal Physiology

50.5^3

Systemic Physiology

Frederick C.

Hill,

malacologY,

S.

Ph.D., professor Vertebrate zoology,

and aquatic biology

Klinger Ph.D., associate professor Marine biology,

physiological ecology a>7d biometiy

Mark

S.

Melnychuk. Ph.D.. associate professor. Nutrition

and

reproductive physiology
Ly-nne C. Miller Ph.D., professor

Medical parasitology.

immunology and physiology experimental
phannacology and toxicology
parasite

Louis

V Mingrone, Ph.D., professor

ics.

James

Phytochemical systemat-

floristics
E.

olog)'

Parsons, Ph.D.. associate professor Clinical microbi-

and medical mycology

Cynthia A. Surmacz, Ph.D.. professor Cell physiology
exercise pljysiology

Margaret

L.Till,

50.5"5

Cell Phy siology-

50.5^6

Neuromuscular Physiology-

50.590

Current Topics in Biology-

50.591

Directed Study- in Biology-

50.592

Master of Education Thesis

Marine Science Courses
TJje following

and

Ph.D., assistant professor Endocrinology,

adrenocortical mechanisms, comparative animal

comprehen-

examination may also be required. Otheryvise there are no required

Radiation Biology

Fungal genetics,

An oral defense

required; a written and/or

50.411

RArdizzi. Ph.D., assistant professor

in Education.

50.592 Master of Educa-

degree. Scores from the general and the biology- subject portions of the

Faculty Research Interests

courses. 60.501 Ma-

Philosophies of Education and 79.591 Research

courses are offered at the Marine Science Center, Wal-

lops Island, Va.

55.431

Ecology- of Marine Plankton

55.500

Problems in Marine Science

55.540

Environmental Science Education

55.570

Research Cruise

physiology
-

Biology-

P^e 20

Graduate Studies Catalog

Master

Education

of

Business Education
Program Coordinator: Roger W.

Ellis,

Ed.D.

(717) 389-4109/4121

The program
mentation, and

The program
instruction in

is

designed to prepare students in the design, imple-

management of office systems in a business environment.
and

Emphasis (18 semester hours)

Introduction to Office Systems and Information

hands-on

94 5 1 0

Office Systems Applications

94.520

Administrative Communications

realistic learning activities,

projects.

.

94.530

Telecommunications

certifi-

94.540

Training and Development in Office Systems

may lead to certification in business education with the comple-

94.550

Integrated Office Systems

This program does not require evidence of a valid teaching
cate. but

94.500

information technology, and field-based research

offers practical

new

Office Systems

tion of additional coursework. For information regarding certification,

(Students should enroll in this course during the last semes-

please contact program coordinator

ter

Admission

Certification

Applicants must

satisf)'

the general admission requirements for the

School of Graduate Studies as well as the following requirements for the

Master of Education in Business Education:

A minimum Q.P.A.



Completion of the Graduate Record Exam general knowledge

tion with a



of 2.5

minimum score of

on

a 4.0 scale.
sec-

1,000 or the Miller Analogies Test with a

Submit two

positions,

from the Pennsj lvania Department of Education

letter of intent stating professional

background, ex-

letters

of recommendation with the names, addresses,

and telephone numbers of the references

who

in Business Edu-

cation:


Additional coursework in the areas of education and business as

determined by the program coordinator

perience, and rationale for wanting to be admitted to the program.


who wish to receive a Level I Professional Teaching Certifi-

must fulfill these requirements in addition to the M.Ed,

score of 30.

Submit a t)ped

Students

cate in business education (accounting, data processing, marketing, and
office technologies)



minimum

of the degree program.)

after a

review of transcripts.



Completion of the business teacher education packet.



Passing the National Teacher Examination core batter)- and the

specialty area for business education.

have knowl-

edge of the applicant's academic and professional background.


Applicants

who do not meet these requirements may be admitted

as provisional after an interview

Faculty Research Interests

with the program coordinator
Ellen M. Clemens, D.Ed., associate professor

Requirements for

this

program are the same

Donna J. Cochrane,
as those for the School

of Graduate Studies.

and

office

technologies

A minimum of 30 semester hours in graduate-level courses is required.
The program consists of two required courses, two elective courses, and
sy

Ed.D., associate professor Training

development, business teaching methodology,

Nancy A. Dittman,

Graduation

an office

Methodology

and business education

Retention and Candidacy

stems emphasis consisting of six courses.

Required Courses (6 semester hours)

Ed.D., associate professor Business

communications, international cominunicatiotts
Roger W. Ellis, Ed.D., associate professor Records and
information management
Dennis O. Gehris, Ed.D., assistant professor Work attitude
assessment, business teaching methodology, software
applications in business

79.591

Foundations of Educational Research

90.581

Seminar in Business Education

Approved Graduate

Electives (6 semester hours)

Graduate-level courses to

fulfill

the elective requirements will be cho-

sen by the student and the program coordinator based on career needs.

Janice C. Keil, Ed.D., assistant professor Business teaching

methodology
John J. Olivo Jr. Ph.D., professor Ergonomics, impact of
technology on organizations'policies and procedures,
telecommunications, analyzing and improving workflow,
end-user computing

Bloomsburg University

Page 21

Faculty Research Interests

Master of Education

Any graduate
eral arts

Curriculum and

faculty

member from

the Bloomsburg University

and sciences or education departments may participate

lib-

in this

program.

Admission

Instruction

Applicants must satisfy the general admission requirements for the

Program Coordinator: John

R.

A

School of Graduate Studies.

Hranitz, Ed.D.

admission.

(717) 389-4030

The following

cation.

teaching certificate

The program does not provide

The program is field-based and designed to enhance the professional
work with

curricular and instructional competencies of individuals who
children, youth,

and

any research projects and the


I

certifi-

to clarify requirements, review

academic records, discuss transfer of any courses and
for

not required for

additional criteria are also required:

Meet with program coordinator



is

Instructional Level

thesis;

Attain a score of 30 or higher

initiate

planning

and

on the

Miller Analogies Test.

Retention

adults.

The program 's field-based approach ensures the needs of school-based
faculty are continually addressed

through faculty involvement in the

Graduate students must take a
calendar year.

not taking a

following areas:

A

minimum

of 9 semester hours per

Q.PA. of 3.0 or higher must be maintained. Students

minimum

of 9 semester hours per calendar year will be

considered "inactive after two years.
"

•Planning and implementation of the core courses;

Candidacy

•Advisement of theses;

Application for candidacy must be

•Development of research
•Improvement

made

after

completion of 12 to

15 semester hours. Only courses with a minimum grade of B are con-

projects;

sidered applicable to this program. Students must repeat

of instruction;

which the grade of C or lower
•Development of curriculinn;

Up

to 18 semester hours

is

all

courses in

earned.

from accredited

institutions, other

than

approval, be accepted toward

com-

•Continuous evaluation of the degree program; and

Bloomsburg

•Implementation of theory into the classroom.

pleting the degree requirements of this program. However, no courses
will

The "field-based "core curriculum of this program will permit tmique

University, may,

be transferred

in

which

upon

a grade less than a

B was earned.

Graduation

and interesting applications of theory and research to each classroom.
Individuals motivated to

improve the quality of instruction

Graduate students must be admitted to candidacy, complete 30

format that will enable them to expand (1) their knowledge of the subject

they are teaching, (2) their knowledge of the curriculum and

its

individualization through

di-

applicable methodology, (3) their

skills in

The

liberal arts

core of 6 semester hours will increase the depth of

several disciplines will

skills

of each graduate student. Knowledge from

be combined

graduate student to develop

the thesis, and apply for graduation. All deficiencies, monetary and aca-

The following courses
gram

and educational professionals.

the knowledge base and

mester hours of approved course work, complete 6 semester hours for

demic, must be satisfied before the degree can be granted.

agnosis and prescription, and (4) their skills in communicating with students, parents,

into a course that will permit the

new and often unique educational perspec-

in

constitute the 36-hour master's degree pro-

curriculum and instruction:

The Core Curriculum (4 courses requried): 12 semester hours
Studies in Human Diversity
79.593
Theories of Human Learning
48.576
60.584

Curriculum and Instructional Theory, Design, and Develop-

79. 59 1

Research in Education

tives.

The

se-

will find a

ment
individualized curriculum enables each graduate student to

pursue 12 semester hours of graduate study within an area of concentration

such as English, social sciences, mathematics and computer

ence, physical and

and

life

sci-

sciences, elementary, early childhood, reading,

himianities.

Completion of the individualized curriculum may require that
dents enroll and pursue courses offered by other universities.

The

Liberal Arts Curriculum (2 courses required): 6 semester

hours.

The
stu-

Individualized Curriculum

(4 courses required):

79.599

Thesis:

1

— Area of Concentration

2 semester hours

6 semester hours

Graduate Studies Catalog

Page 22



Master

of

Education

students seeking an M.Ed, in Elementary Education are required

All

to demonstrate

Elementary Education

The research paper must follow

thesis.

Manual of the American

Publication

Program Coordinator:

the style format of either the

Psychological Association or

Form and Style by Campbell.

Brown, Ed.D.

Neil L.

competency in writing skills by completing an in-depth
may take the form of a departmental paper or a

research paper This

Departmental papers must be read and approved by the student's

(717) 389-4876

adviser and one other

member

of the graduate

as

The program enhances the professional competence of an individual
a teacher and a leader through its emphasis on integrated learning

experiences in the study of the child. Areas of study include elementary school curriculum

and its trends, new techniques, current research,

and opportunities for study

in the teacher's

academic

field

of interest.

Applicants must

satisf\'

the general admission requirements for the

Possess the Instructor Level

1

Certification for teaching in the

el-

ementar)' schools of Pennsylvania.


and supenision
Brown, Ed.D., assistant professor Social studies and
early childhood education

Neil

L.

Chris A. Cherrington, Ph.D.. associate professor Reading
L.

Clarke, Ed.D., assistant professor

Supen ision
Computing and

Ph.D., associate professor

supervision

Gan' J. Doby, Ph.D.,

assistant professor English

and supervi-

Hussein Fereshteh, Ph.D., assistant professor Foundations of
education
Robert Gates, Ed.D., assistant professor Supervision
administration

and

Measurement of

G. Gilgannon, D.Ed., professor

education

Requirements of this program are the same as those for the School

Mary

Harris, Ed.D., associate professor

Foundations of

education

of Graduate Studies.

Take the Miller Analogies Test before completing the 12 to 15

se-

mester hours needed for application for degree candidac)' (minimum
is

Beers, D.Ed., assistant professor Foundations,

administration, curriculum

Nancy

Retention

score

Meade

Bonita B. Franks. Ph.D., associate professor Reading

Meet with the program coordinator to clarify program requirements,

review academic records,and outline a plan for completing degree work.



30).

John

R. Hranitz, Ed.D.,

professor Early childhood education

and supervision
Jane McPherson. Ph.D.. assistant professor Early childhood
education

Gorman

Graduation

L. Miller,

Ed.D., professor

Mathematics and supervi-

sion

A minimum of 30 semester hours is required to complete this master 's

Frank

Misiti, Ph.D., assistant

professor Science education

William S. O'Bruba, Ed.D., professor Reading, early childhood
education, and supervision

program.

Required Courses

Gilda Oran, Ed.D., assistant professor Supervision

and

early

60.501

Major Philosophies of Education

60.502

School and Society'

60.506

Urban Education

Egerton Osunde. Ph.D., assistant professor Social Studies
supervision

60.514

Home,

Edward J. Poostay

79. 591

School, and Communit)' Relations

Research in Education

Also required are 6 to

1

2 semester hours of coursework related to an

area of professional interest,

e.g., early

childhood education

Donald

(or adviser-approved alternative)

childhood education, reading,

or an academic discipline.

Ph.D., professor

Reading
Computing and

Ph.D., associate professor

supervision

Rosemary Radzievich,

Ed.D., assistant professor

Reading and

supervision
Lorraine A. Shanoski, Ed.D., associate professor Early

childhood education
David

The remaining courses needed to complete the degree program may
selected, with an adviser's approval, from those listed in this catalog.

Acceptable courses are listed under the following areas: elementary' and
early childhood education, educational foundations, secondary- education, reading,

L. Pratt,

and

Elementaiy education
Foundations of educa-

Viola Supon, Ed.D., assistant professor

Electives

be

must

sion

mission to the M.Ed, in Elementar>' Education program:


C.

Henry D. Dobson,

School of Graduate Studies as well as the following requirements for ad-

thesis

Studies.

Faculty Researcli Interests

Robert

Admission

A

faculty.

meet the requirements of the School of Graduate

or those offered by other academic departments.

E. Washburn,

Ph.D., professor

tion

Mary Alice Wheeler, Ph.D.,
Bormie L.Williams, Ed.D.,

assistant professor

assistant professor

Supervision

Mathematics

and supervision
Patricia K. Wolf, Ph.D., assistant professor

Supervision

Bloomsburg University

burg University Reading

Master

Education

of



An

Page 23

Clinic.

interview with the program coordinator to clarify program

re-

quirements, discuss goals, evaluate academic records, and outline a long-

Reading

range program. The program coordinator's recommendations will be

forwarded to the Assistant Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research.

Program Coordinator: Edward

Poostay, Ph.D.

J.

(717) 389-4092



A minimum



An

undergraduate Q.RA. of

applicant

may be admitted

who

3.0.

does not have an undergraduate Q.PA. of 3 0

as a provisional student, but will

be required to take

the Graduate Record Examination (must achieve a combined Verbal/
Quantitative/Analytical score of

achieve a
This program provides an opportunity for professionals to earn an

M.Ed, in Reading and/or certification as a K-12 reading specialist in the

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The program emphasizes
knowledge base

in current research, diagnosing

All graduate-level

and remediating read-

part of the

The

clinic

was

•Students must maintain a Q.EA. of 3

on

•After completing 12 semester hours, students
university's application

must adhere to the

procedures for candidacy.

established in 1957 and

in the

Reading

Clinic, are

Transfer Credits
•A maximum of 9 semester hours of graduate-level coursework may
be transferred from an accredited

a competitive basis.

institution.

•Transfer courses must carry a grade of

completed no

Admission

earlier

•Transfer credits

Applicants must satisfy the general admission requirements for the

School of Graduate Studies as well as the following requirements, which
are specific to the Reading Specialist certification
in

0.

repeated to achieve a grade of B or higher

Graduate assistantships, which provide a tuition waiver and a stipend,

available

must be com-

Retention

Department

provides free diagnostic and tutorial services for children and adults.

and require working 1 0 to 20 hours per week

required, the tests

•Graduate-level reading courses with a grade of C or lower must be

of Curriculum and Foundations within the School of Education and the
College of Professional Studies.

If

University.

reading programs are coordinated through the
is

,200) or the Miller AnalogiesTest (must

attaining a

and resource room teachers.

Bloomsburg University Reading Clinic, which

1

score of 45).

pleted before the student completes 9 semester hours at Bloomsburg

ing difficulties, and improving the instructional practices of classroom
teachers, reading specialists,

minimum

program and the M.Ed,

B or higher and must be

than three years prior to admission.

may be requested or submitted at any time

during

the student's six-year program, but require prior approval from the
student's adviser

and the Assistant Vice President

for

Graduate Studies

and Research.

Reading program:


A written

recommendation from any two of the following

ences: undergraduate faculty, graduate
administrators, or other individuals

academic

abilities.

faculty', direct-line

refer-

Graduation

supervisors,

who are familiar with the applicant s

Students seeking an M.Ed, in Reading must complete 36 semester

hours with a Q.RA. of 3

Recommendation forms are available at the Blooms-

0.

Students seeking certification as a reading specialist must take a com-

prehensive examination, written or

The reading

oral.

specialist certification

program consists of 24 semester

hours; 12 additional semester hours are required for the M.Ed, in Reading.

The first eight cotirses in the following list are required for the read-

ing specialist certification program; the courses 60.501 and 79. 591, and

two

elective courses are required for the M.Ed, program.

courses can be selected from a predetermined

list

The

elective

of courses, with prior

approval from the program coordinator and the Assistant Vice President
for

Graduate Studies and Research. The parentheses indicate the semes-

ters the courses are offered:

Required Courses
63. 540

Introduction to the Teaching of Reading (fall, spring, summer)

63. 541

Diagnosis and Prescription in Reading

63. 543

Clinical

Practicum

I (fall,

63 544

Clinical

Practicum

II

63 .545

Organization and Administration of Reading Programs (sum-

mer)

(fall,

summer)

spring)

(summer)

Graduate Studies Catalog

Page

2-*

63. 546

Reading

63. 548

Reading Instruction for the At-Risk Learner

63-550

Literature. Literao"

60.501

.Major Philosophies of Education

"9.591
All

in the

Research

in

Content .Areas

(fall,

spring)
(fall,

Education

(fall,

Ed^\ ard
(fall,

spring,

requirements must be completed

summer)

summer)

\\'itliin

six year program

J.

Poosta\. Ph.D., professor Diagnosis, remediation.

parent involvement

Language

Chris A. Cherrington. Ph.D.. associate professor

sLx \ears

from the date

of admission into the program. Students must reenroll for

which exceed the

Faculty Research Interests

spring)

and Culture

all

arts

and cbildivn s literatinv

courses

completion deadline outlined

in

the

Graduate Catalog.

Level

I

Certification

examination prepared by the

Requirements

Students seeking certification as a Reading Specialist must complete

24 semester hours with a Q.P.A. of 3 0 and take a comprehensive essay

faculty in the

of

Science

be obtained

from the program coordinator

tion with the names, addresses, positions,

Master

graduate reading program.

Specific guidelines for the comprehensi\ e examination can

who

the references
clinical

Audiology



and telephone numbers of

have knowledge of the applicant

s

academic and

background.

The

applicant should arrange for an inter^•ie^ with the program

coordinator


.\n applicant

institution,

Program Coordinator: G. Donald

Miller.

must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited

with a

minimum

grade point average of

do not have an undergraduate major

Ph.D.

in the area

2.8.

Students

who

of communication

dis-

orders will be required to satisfactoril\ complete certain academic and

(717) 389-4436

practicum deficiencies as prescribed by the faculty following indi^idual
transcript analysis.

The puTfKJse of the training program in audiolog)
ates to provide diagnostic
riet\-

of job settings.

and

is

to prepare gradu-

habilitative audiological

The program

is

sen ices

in a va-

accredited by the Educational Stan-



w

is

designed to afford

its

graduates the academic and

clini-

cal

practicum requirements necessary- to

cal

Competence inAudiolog) (CCC-A) issued by ASHLA as well as to meet

recei^•e the Certificate of Clini-

the requirements for an audiolog}- license as issued

b)-

the

Common-

.Applicants

The students

and in private

receive broad-based academic training

and obtain practicum experience
ing on

and medi-

in a variet}

of practical settings includ-

campus and extemship sites. The student's academic exp>eriences

fail

tional admission will

verbal, quantitative

for admission.

to satisf\ the program's requirements ma>basis. In

be specified

be

such cases, the terms of the condi-

for the individual applicant.

Retention
Tlie student

in hospitals

cal centers, clinics, physicians offices, schools, industries,

practice settings.

who

admitted on a pro\isional

wealth of Penns\lvania.
Graduates of the program obtain employment

Record Examination will be required of all applicants

combined minimum score of 1.450 on the

and anahtical subtests needed

dards Board of the .\merican Speech-Language-Hearing Association

(ASHLA) and

Tlie Graduate

iih a

must maintain

a Q.R.A.

of 3 0 with a

Cs tliroughout the graduate prognmi. A grade of C

in

maximum
any

of two

clinical expe-

rience will necessitate repeating the course to achieve a grade of

B or

higlier

Candidacy
Students must apph" for admission to candidao' once they ha\ e com-

include evaluating and conducting research in the discipline.

Students ma\" be accepted into the graduate audiolog} program

w ith

any undergraduate degree, but individuals without an acceptable imder-

pleted 12 to 15 semester hours of coursework.

Graduation

graduate program in speech and hearing will, by advisement, be required
to take prerequisite

coursework and practicum



as a part of their gradu-

A minimum

of 42 semester hours

is

required to complete the

master's program.

ate audiolog>' degree program.

Required Courses

Admission


The

applicant

L ndergraduate
is

required to submit a one-page, typed letter of

tent stating professional background, experience, and rationale for

v\

in-

ant-

ing to be admitted to audiolog).


The

applicant

is

required to submit three letters of recommenda-

~2 200
"2 300
.

.

Courses

Introduction to Audiolog}.\uditon Training and Speech Reading

Graduate Courses
~2 500
.

Measurement of Hearing Loss

Bloomsburg University

Methods inAudiolog\'

72.502

Physiological

72 504

Hearing Aids and Auditory Training

72.506

Extemship: Clinical Practicum in Audiology

I

72.508

Extemship: Clinical Practicum in Audiology

II

72.510

Research

72.512

Seminar

72.514

Seminar inAudiology: Industrial and Public Health Audiology

72.516

Seminar

in Audiology:

Auditory Problems in Children

72.518

Seminar

in Audiology:

Theoretical and Clinical Masking

.

Faculty Research Interests
Richard M. Angelo, Ph.
services.

in Audiology

in Audiology:

Basic

D., Ed.D., professor, director

and

clinical electrophysiology;

of clinical

hearing

aids

Special Problems

72 520

Educational Audiology

72.522

Aural Rehabilitation: Theory and Practice

72.524

Clinical

Methods and Practicum inAudiology

I

72.525

Clinical

Methods and Practicum inAudiology

II

72.526

Clinical

Methods and Practicum inAudiolog)'

III

72.527

Clinical

Methods and Practicum inAudiology FV

72.532

Electronics and Instrumentation in Audiolog>'

.

Page 25

Donald Miller, Ph.D., professor, curriculum coordinator
Clinical audiology including electrophysiological evaluation;
industrial audiology and hearing conservation
VishakaW. Rawool, Ph.D., assistant professor Electrophysiology, clinical audiology, aural rehabilitation
G.

74 568
.

Advanced American Sign Language

Other elective courses

Elective Courses

Methods and Practicum inAudiology

available via advisement.



A thesis or departmental paper is required.



The M.S. inAudiology degree program has monitoring and exit cri-

72.528

Clinical

72.590

Independent Study and Research

teria.

72.591

Independent Study and Research

demic and

72.599

Master's Thesis

written examinations during or near the completion of the program.

There are periodic comprehensive reviews of each student's
clinical abilities.

aca-

These reviews may take the form of oral or

Admission

Master

of

Science

A

B.S.

or B.A. in biology or

its

equivalent

is

required for admission

to this master's program. Undergraduate deficiencies

Biology

must be

rectified,

without credit earned toward the degree, prior to admission to candidacy. Scores

from both the general and biology subject portions of the

Graduate Record Examination are required for admission.

Program Coordinator: George

P.

Chamuris, Ph.D.

Candidacy
An oral examination is required for admission to candidacy. The exam

(717) 389-4735

assesses the student's

This program prepares students for either admission to a researchoriented doctoral program in the biological sciences or

The program

also

biology.

Graduation

employment in

a biological or health-oriented profession.

knowledge of general

A minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate-level courses is required.
With the exception of the Master of Science Tliesis (thesis option), there

enhances the knowledge, perspective, and expe-

are

no required

courses. All courses are considered elective courses.

rience of teachers of biology in secondary schools. A broad array of subdisciplines

is

represented

among the faculty, providing a solid program

in general biology.

The
Courses

university
in

is

a

member

of the Marine Science Consortium.

marine science are offered during the summer

at

Marine

Science Center located near Wallops Island, Va.

in

50.41

1

Radiation Biology

50.432

Microbial Genetics

50.441

Cytogenetics

50.455

Environmental Microbiology

50.457

Entomology

Graduate students may use this facility to take graduate-level courses

50.462

Plant Anatomy

marine biology or to pursue research projects

50.463

Biological Photographic Techniques

50.521

Systematic Botany

University Marine Biology Laboratory.

at

the Bloomsburg

Graduate Studies Catalog

Page 26

50.576

Neuromuscular Physiology

50.590

Current Topics in Biology

50.591

Directed Study in Biolog>'

50.593

Master of Science Thesis

Marine science courses

offered at Wallops Island, Va.

55.43 1

Ecology of Marine Plankton

55.500

Problems

55.540

Environmental Science Education

55.570

Research Cruise-Biology

in

Marine Science

Thesis Option. This option

recommended for students planning to

is

continue their studies through additional graduate or professional
ing.

A minimum

courses.

The Master of Science Thesis (50.593) accoimts

semester hours.

train-

of 18 semester hours must be taken from 500-level

An

oral defense of the thesis

Non-Thesis Option. This option

non-research oriented careers.

is

is

for

6 of these

required.

tailored for students interested in

A minimum of 18 semester hours must

be taken from 500-level courses, hi addition, one of the following must
be completed: (1) Directed Study
ter hours, which

in Biology (50.591) for three semes-

must be defended orally, or (2) a departmental research

paper based on the

literature

must be submitted and defended

The departmental paper carries no semester hour

orall).

credit.

Faculty Research Interests
Joseph R

Ardizzi, Ph.D., assistant professor.

microbiology,

Fungal genetics,

and cell biology

George P Chamuris, Ph.D.. associate professor Biology of
wood- and bark-inhabiting fungi
James E. Cole, Ph.D., professor. Vertebrate ethology
Judith R Downing, Ph.D., professor. Imtnunology. bacterial
resistance to antimicrobial agents,

and infectious diseases

caused by bacteria.
Philip A. Farber, Ph.D., professor. Cytogenetics

George J. Gellos, Ph.D., associate professor Developmental
plant morphology
Frederick C.

Hill,

malacology,

Ph.D., professor Vertebrate zoology,

and aquatic

biology

Judith Kipe-Nolt, Ph.D., assistant professor Soil microbiology

Thomas

50.530

Evolution

50.531

Developmental Biolog\'

50.532

Molecular Genetics

S.

Mark

S.

Mycology'

50.55 1

Conservation of Biological Resources

50.552

Limnology

50.557

Biolog)' of the

50.558

Fungal Ecology

Lower Vertebrates

50.559

Omitholog)'

50.561

Animal Behavior

50.5^0

Medical Parasitology

1

50.572

biology,

Melnychuk, Ph.D., associate professor Nutrition

Lynne C.

50.

Marine

and biometry
and

reproductive physiology

50.550

5"^

Klinger, Ph.D., associate professor

physiological ecology,

Endocrinolog)

Comparative Animal Physiolog)'

50.5''3

Systemic Physiology

50.575

Cell Physiology

Miller, Ph.D.,

professor Medical parasitology,

immunology and pljysiology, experimental
pharmacology and toxicology
parasite

Louis

V

ics

James

Mingrone, Ph.D., professor Phytochemical systemat-

and floristics
E.

olog)'

Parsons, Ph.D., associate professor Clinical microbi-

and medical

mycology-

Cynthia A. Surmacz, Ph.D., professor Cell physiology

and

exercise pljysiology

Margaret

L.Till,

Ph.D., assistant professor Endocrinology,

adrenocortical mechanisms, comparative animal

physiology

Bloomsburg University

Requirements

Certification

Master of Science

Page 27

Three recommendations from any of the following persons: under-



graduate or graduate faculty, direct-line supervisors, administrators, and

Early Childhood Education

who

other individuals

and personal

ties

academic

abili-

are available

from

are familiar with the applicant's

qualities.

Recommendation forms

the program coordinator for early childhood education.

Written completion of a 10-day



Program Coordinator: John

R. Hranitz, Ed.D.

able from the

(717) 389-4030

is

intended to enhance the professional competence

Forms are

can obtain the Instructional Level
N, K-3.

The program

the teacher with an Instructional Level
cation, K-6 to obtain N, K-3, Early

I

Certificate in Early Child-

also has
I

of early childhood education.

an option that enables

Certificate in

Students must maintain a Q.PA. of 3 0 throughout their program.



Courses in which a grade of C or lower are obtained must be repeated

with a grade of B or higher Students not maintaining a Q.PA. of 3 0

Elementary Eduafter

Childhood Education

Certification.



Admission
The following admission requirements, which apply to both the
Master of Science in Early Childhood Education program and to the

candidacy will be removed from the candidacy

State Police

checks required by the Department of Health and Wel-

of Graduate Studies. Undergraduate work need not be in a specific field
of study.

An

and the Bureau of

tice

teaching in private and public schools.

day care centers

Certification

Start

programs, and

is

and pass a screening examination

administered

(a candi-

when they have completed

12 to 15

semester hours of graduate work. The examination consists of written

and

who lack an imdergraduate Q.P.A. of 2.5 will be admitted on
A 3 0 Q.PA. is required of all persons seeking admis-

sion to candidacy.

oral requirements.

Graduation
The Master of Science

in Early

Childhood program consists of 30

semester hours; 12 additional semester hours in course work and

All applicants will take the Miller Analogies Test.
is

All students will take

dacy exam) which

a provisional basis.



Head

in Pennsylvania.

interview and a review of academic credentials are required.

Applicants

of 30

must be completed prior to prac-

fare



be met in addition to the general admission requirements for the School

list.

Students must apply for candidacy.

master's program with an Early Childhood Education Certification, must



and vision

Retention

the teacher of yoimg children. Individuals not holding any type of cer-

hood Education,

tests,

from the program coordinator.

young child from prenatal

through age eight, curriculum, current practice, and areas of interest to

tification

available

includes integrated
cialty area

learning experiences in the study of the

Forms

Passing the National Teacher Examination core battery and the spe-


It

avail-

program coordinator

Passing and/or remediation of speech and hearing



tests.

This program

experience. Forms are

'Written completion of a 14-day participation experience.



are available from the

of the individual as a teacher of young children.

field

program coordinator

A minimimi score

required.

practicum are required for the Level

must complete 6 semester hours
ter

I

Certification, N, K-3. Students

in foundation courses, 18 to

30 semes-

hours in early childhood education core courses, and 6 semester

hours in related studies courses.

Required Courses

Facuity Research Interests
John

R. Hranitz, Ed.D, professor

Child development,

administration, research, theory,

and curricular practices

and experiences
practices

William

S.

and experiences

O'Bruba, Ed.D., professor Child development,

theory, reading, children's literature,

practices

Methods and Materials

62.520

Methods and

60 5 1 2

Educational Media and Software

62.522

Curriculum Trends

62.523

Practices in Teaching the Young Child

62.590

Current Research and Development in Early Childhood Edu-

.

Jane McPherson, Ph.D., assistant professor Curricular

and curricular

and experiences

Gilda Oran, Ed.D., assistant professor Curriculum practices

needs,

Bonnie Williams, Ed.D.,
practices

assistant professor

and experiences

Curricular

II

Childhood Education

Learning and Development of the Young Child

62 592

Identification

62 593

Organization and Administration of Educational Programs for

Lorraine A. Shanoski, Ed.D., associate professor Theory,

and prescription of learning
and curricular practices and experiences

in Early

I

cation

.

research, identification

in Early

Materials in Early Childhood Education

62.591
.

and experiences

Childhood Education

62.510

and Prescription of the Needs ofYoung Children

Young Children
62.594

Practicum in Early Childhood Education

•Students seeking a Master of Science in Early Childhood Education

must complete 30 semester hours with a 3 0 Q.PA. Students seeking a
Master of Science in Early Childhood Education with N, K-3 certifica-

P^e 28

Graduate Studies Catalog

must complete 42 semester hours with

tion

•A departmental paper,
prehensive examination

is

thesis,

a Q.P.A. of 3 0.

ter admission into the

comprehensive project, or the com-

required for completion of the degree pro-

gram. Specific guidelines are available from the program coordinator
All

papers must be written following the American Psy chological Asso-

ciation (APA) style guide.
•All

A five

chapter format

is

preferred.

program requirements must be completed within

program. Students are required to complete their

programs within four > ears
be granted

after

candidacy

in certain situations. Students,

is

granted. Extensions

who

fail

to enroll

may

and com-

plete a course within a rwo-\ear period, are placed in an inaaive
Inacti\ e students

must reapph'

file.

for admission, retake the screening ex-

amination, and reapph' for candidao: Courses older than six years wiU

six years

af-

not meet the degree reqtiirements.

completed either before or during the graduate program.

Master

Science

of

Undergraduate area of concentration in education of the deaf/hard



of hearing.

Education of the Deaf/
Hard of Hearing

• .\1J

applicants to the graduate program in education of the deaf/

hard of hearing miost have completed an introductory course in
or

tics

its

introductory course in communication disorders. (Students

Program Coordinator: Samuel

statis-

equivalent, an introductory course in sign language and an

may

take

these as general education electives.)
B.

Slike,

D.Ed.
Required Courses

(717) 389-4436

The graduate program

in

"'2.200

education of the deaf/hard of hearing

is

offered through the Department of Communication Disorders and Special

Clinical Obser\ation

"'4.

American Sign Language

1 54

provided a variety of courses to prepare them for working with

individuals with a hearing loss.
as experiential

background

Coursework furnishes conceptual as weO

in the areas of

academic therapy, speech-

language therapy, communication, ps\'cho-social development, curricu-

lum and instruction. Depending on their undergraduate major, students
are prepared to
tiple

work with

Histon,-.

"4.205

Introduction to Instructional Methods with the Deaf/Hard of

Education, and Guidance of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing

Hearing
"4.251

Phonetics

Students who anticipate apph ing for admission to the graduate program
in

education of the deaf/hard of hearing are strongh" urged to elect the

following cotirses:

Electives

preschool, elementan,; secondary, or mul-

handicapped deaf/hard of hearing

I

"'4.201

Education. Prospeaive classroom teachers or itinerant hearing thera-

pists are

Introduction to Audiolog)'

72.450

"4.155

American Sign Language n

"4.254

The Deaf Culture

"4.255

American Sign Language

74.256

American Sign Language TV

individuals.

In their practicum courses, students are provided the opportunityto

work with

situations.

individuals with a hearing loss in one-to-one

III

and group

Various sites throughout Pennsylvania are offered for

practicum experience. These

sites are

chosen according to the needs
•A bachelors degree with a Q.RA. of 2.8 in the education of the deaf/

of the student intern. These practica provide a classroom as well as an

hard of hearing area of concentration and an overall Q.PA. of 2.8 are
itinerant

experience with students with a hearing

loss.

required.

The Education of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing program does not advocate any particular method of working with students with a hearing loss.
Persons with a hearing loss are viewed as individuals -with varying needs.

If

either Q.PA.

a provisional basis

is

below

and must earn

a

2.8.

the student will be admitted on

Q.RA. of 3 0 or better upon comple-

tion of 9 to 12 semester hours in graduate-level courses.

No Cs may be

earned during the provisional period.
Prospective classroom teachers are afforded a background in

all

meth•

ods of instruction so as to prepare them to work with persons with a

Applicants must submit a one-page, handwritten letter, stating pro-

fessional background, experience,

and rationale

for

wanting to be

ad-

hearing loss in a variety of educational settings.
mitted to this master

Admission



Applicants with bachelor

s

degrees in earh' childhood education,

elementary education, secondary education, special education, and

communication

disorders, are considered to have appropriate educa-

backgrounds

for entry into the program.

sition,

from

indi\ iduals

who have knowledge of

and telephone number of the writer

Applicants must

make arrangements with

the program coordina-

tor for an interview.


cation courses. Prerequisite coursework in the following areas must be

letters of reference

confirmation purposes, the letters must contain the name, address, po-

Those students without

education courses in their background are required to take a core of edu-

program.

the applicant's academic and teaching background are required. For



tional

Three

s

The National Teacher Examination and/or the Graduate Record

P^e 29

Bloomsburg University

Examination will be required of all applicants.

There

one entry point

is

program —

summer

enrollment

March

is

is

not restricted and

There

is

semester.

1 5.

The

application deadline for

summer

Judith M. Hirshfeld, M.A., assistant professor. Developing oral

communication

Application for admission as a part-time student

may be made

at

and counseling

any time.

no quota for students interested

in entering the

a part-time basis. Part-time students are required to

gram coordinator

Faculty Research Interests

for full-time enrollment in this graduate

to design a curriculum

deaf/hard of hearing children

and

their families

program on

Gerald W. Powers, Ed.D., professor. Admission procedures

meet with the pro-

sequence and time

skills in

the deaf/hard of hearing individuals

and criteria for graduate

line.

Samuel

B.

training programs

Slike, D.Ed., professor.

Teaching sign language

and

speechreading through videodisc technology

Retention
Graduate students are required to earn a Q.PA. of 3-0 with a maxi-

mum of two Cs for retention in this master's program.
a practicum course, the course

If a

must be repeated and

C is earned in

a grade of

B or

better earned.

74.567

Language for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing

74.569

Curricular Subjects for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing

II

Spring Semester

Candidacy

74 570

Student Teaching with the Deaf/Hard of Hearing

.

II

Requirements for this program are the same as those for the School
of Graduate Studies.

Summer Sessions

Graduation
Following

is

als

an example of a full-time curriculum sequence:

Summer Sessions

(total

of 12 weeks)

Aural Rehabilitation: Theory and Practice

74.564

Speech

for the

74.566

Language for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing

74.568

Advanced American Sign Language

ministered during the semester the student plans to graduate.
graduation, students are academically prepared to apply for

licensure in Permsylvania and to pursue state and national certification

Student Teaching with the Deaf/Hard of Hearing

as a teacher of the deaf/hard of hearing.

They are granted

a provisional

1

Problems andTrends in Education of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing

.

(thesis

I

Fall Semester

74 565

must complete a departmental paper

or nonthesis) and successfully pass a comprehensive examination ad-

Upon

74.560

and Their Families

All graduate students

Deaf/Hard of Hearing

of 6 weeks)

Research in Education of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing

74.584

72.522

(total

Counseling Needs of Communicatively Disordered Individu-

74.490

national certification

by the Council on Education of the Deaf upon for-

mal application.

Master of Science

assessment, and training for optimal performance.
Quality of instruction in the classrooms and laboratories

Exercise Science and
Adult Fitness

terized

by faculty who are continuously engaged

faculty bring an excitement

and enthusiasm for

directly involving their students in
activities are

Program Coordinator: Linda M. LeMura, Ph.D.

port,

(717) 389-4563

ries.

at

charac-

The

scientific inquiry

by

both scholarship and discovery. These

augmented by learning resources such

both on campus and

is

as active learners.

as library support,

nearby Geisinger Medical Center, computer sup-

and well-equipped human performance and physiology laborato-

With excellent

facilities,

highly qualified faculty, and practical field

experiences that are integral to the program, the master's degree in
Exercise Science and Adult Fitness provides strong preparation for suc-

This program prepares students for advanced scholarly opportunities via

doctoral study or

rate fitness, wellness
cilities.

The program

employment

in rehabilitation centers, corpo-

programs, and senior citizen continuing care
is

interdisciplinary in nature; students

fa-

complete

courses in Exercise Science and the Biological Health Sciences. Additionally, clinical

pass the

full

cessful careers in this burgeoning discipline.

and research internships are required, which encom-

spectrum of health, including

rehabilitation, physiological

Admission
A bachelor's degree in either health and physical education, the biological or allied health sciences, or a related field

is

required. Under-

graduate deficiencies must be eliminated, without credit earned toward
the degree, prior to admission to candidacy. Additionally, applicants must

Graduate Studies Catalog

Page 30

have an undergraduate Q.RA. of at

least 2.5

and

of 50 on the Miller Analog)- Test or 1,000 on the
portions of the Graduate Record Examination,

minimum score

attain a
\

erbal

and quantitative

completing 12

.\fter

Facuity Research Interests

se-

Linda M. LeMura. Ph.D.. associate professor Enei-g)' metabo-

mester hours of graduate work, the student must apph' for admission to

lism, exercise electrocardiograplyy. lipid

candidac). This application must be

submined before the completion

metabolism

Jern- K. Medlock. Ed. D professor Cardiac ivhabilitation.
.

of 15 semester hours of graduate work.

health education, coronary risk factors analysis

Leon Szmedra.

Candidacy

Ph.D.. assistant professor Cardiovascular

adaptations in heart disease, neuromuscular physiology

Requirements for this program are the same as those for the School
of Graduate Studies.

Graduation
The Master of Science

in Exercise Science

36 semester hours of wliich 6 to

1

and Adult Fitness requires

2 semester hours in practicum are

required for graduation. Additionally, attendance
lege of Sports Medicine

at

the American Col-

(ACSM) Exercise Test Technologist Workshop

is

required prior to graduation.

\1ser serves as chairperson of the thesis committee.

member is
letics

Graduate students admitted to candidacy- for the Master of Science
degree are required to complete a

thesis.

The student must confer with

the assigned graduate adviser to select a thesis adviser.

The

thesis ad-

factilt)'

or the Biological and Allied Health Sciences departments. The third

facult}"

member may be

selected from any discipline within the univer-

as appropriate to the thesis topic.

sity-

A second

selected from either the Health. Ph) sical Education, and Ath-

b) the thesis adviser

The thesis topic must be approved

and the graduate program coordinator The com-

pleted thesis will be presented to the thesis committee, peers, and the
universit)-

commimit).

an instructional systems approach.

Master

The MSIT program

Science

of

Instructional Technology
Bailey, Ph.D.

become

and instructional computing with

a nation-

a

more mod-

coverage of TN' production/post production, communicauon

and human resource development. The
forces cooperative

(717) 389-4506

niversity has

timedia technologists." This program integrates extensive experiences

est

J.

Bloomsburg L

'

in instructional design

Program Coordinator: Harold

at

acclaimed, unique program for the preparation of interacdve mul-

ally

eclectic nature of this

skills,

program

teamwork as students combine their theoretical aca-

demic learning with practical, hands-on projects that are being designed,
developed, produced, and e\^tiated by the Institute for Instructional
Technology-.

The Master of Science

in Instructional

Technology (MSIT) program

emerged to respond to the increasing need to prepare professionals who

Curriculmn Overview
Students study a variety of issues related to the design and develop-

can integrate microcomputers and video technology- into the educational

ment of effective

and training environments of basic education. The MSIT program

projects.

ad-

dresses the preparation of three types of professionals:


Those who wish

to enter a career in the training

Those

who

tings as trainers

for their


already

work

and de^-elopment

in business, industry, or health care set-

and developers, but seek a formalized degree structured

needs and further development

The

or higher education.

ctirriculum of the program concentrates

in the following ar-



Curricultim and Instructional Design

lum and

— systems approach, curricu-

instructional materials, psychology of learning

and screen

de-

sign


Instructional

Computing

— computing

literacy, programming

and

authoring, computer-assisted instruction, computer-based interactive

Those who wish to become instructional technology resource spe-

cialists in private, public,

The program curriculum includes study

eas:

sector of business, industry-, non-profit institutions, or government.


instruction, and then apply these principles in course

video,


on the application of

the computer and other emerging technologies to education and

scripts

train-



ing, with the emphasis directed towards the design, development, pro-

gies

duction, and evaluation of computer-based interactive multimedia



computer

grapliics

Video Production and Post-Production



equipment, aesthetics,

and editing

Technology

— past and current technologies, emerging technolo-

and networking

Human

Resource Development



teamwork, interpersonal com-

courseware. Master's candidates have the opportunity to experience a

munication, orgai-iizational psy chology; project management and orga-

variety of state-of-the-art interactive technology configurations through

nization training

Bloomsburg University

Page 31

Admission
ate

For Instructional Technology, standardized tests such as the Gradu-

Faculty Research Interests

Record Examination (GRE) and the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) are

Harold

not required for admission, but are required for candidacy.

Persons

who desire graduate

intend to earn a master's degree

level university instruction

but do not

Bailey, Ph.D., professor.

interactive video, project

may be admitted as non-degree students

Timothy

L. Phillips,

No more than 12 semester hours
may be later applied toward a master's

Nancy

Special admission requirements for the

E. Thornton,

Ph.D., assistant professor Instructional

educational evaluation, cognitive psychology

MSIT program include the

June

L.

Trudnak, Ph.D., professor mathematics education,

following:



Three



A

1-

instructional design,

interview with one or

letters of

to 2-page

computing and

design, appreciation of learning theory to instruction,

degree except by special permission.

A personal

management

Ph.D., assistant professor Instructional

authoring tools

dergraduate college or university.



Instructional design,

design, interactive graphics, instructional

provided that they provide proof of graduation from an accredited un-

earned as a non-degree student

J.

computer-based instruction, interactive technologies,

more of the MSIT

faculty.

computer programming and design

of hypermedia applications

recommendation.

paper describing the applicant "s

interest in instruc-

tional technology.



A minimal TOEFL score

of 570 for international students.

Graduation
Persons

who

hold a bachelor's degree in any discipline from an ac-

credited college or university

may become degree

candidates and pro-

ceed to the master's degree by completing a minimum of 33 semester
hours of coursework including either an internship or master's
All

thesis..

courses are 3 semester hours imless otherwise indicated.

Required Courses (18 semester hours)
57.550

Instructional Design

57. 551

Advanced

57.570

Introduction to Interactive Technologies

57.573

Authoring Systems

57. 575

Managing Multimedia Projects

27.5 1

TV Production and Design (summer)

One

1

spring)

(fall,

Instructional Design

1 (fall,

(fall,

spring)
(fall,

summer)

spring)
(fall,

spring)

course from the following:

25.445

Organizational Communication (spring)

25.585

Communication Interviewing Techniques

25.586

Communication Training

25.587

Conflict and Communication: Small

48.453

Organizational Psychology (spring)

93 -566

Organizational Behavior (summer)

93. 583

Human Resource Development (fall)

Elective Covirses
Select three courses

in the Organization

(6 semester hours

Group Discussion

minimum)

from the following:

summer)

57.560

Interactive Graphics

57.572

Designing Multimedia with HyperCard

57.574

Authoring Systems

09.580-589

(fall,

II (fall,

summer)

SpecialTopics

Final Requirement

(one course)

57.590

Graduate Internsliips (3 credits)

57.599

Graduate Thesis (6 credits)

(fall,

summer)

Graduate Studies Catalog

Master

of

Page 32

Science

Faculty Research Interests
M. Christine Alichne,

Nursing

R.N., Ph.D., professor. Professional

socialization of nursing students, relationship between

and personal values, predictors of success
cardiopulmonary nursing, advanced nursing
practice and community/university nursing centers.
Mary A. Gavaghan, R.N., Ed.D., associate professor. Causal
interpersonal

in nursing,

Program Coordinator:

Patricia A. Torseila,

D.N.Sc, R.N., C.S.

attributions, coping,

and needs of cancer patients;
and psychosocial

practices of breast self-examination

(717) 389-4419

factors as possible determinants of breast cancer
prebioptically; and information desired

The

goals of this

advanced

program are

clinical practice to:

Use advanced knowledge,

1)

in the

by patients
undergoing lymphangiography.
Annette Gunderman, R.N., M.S.N. associate professor Adult
continuing education, women's health, adult health and

to assist students in selected areas of

,

critical

thinking and communication

illness.

competent use of nursing process, therapeutic interventions and

Nancy A. Onuschak,

technology to provide nursing services designed to promote, restore and
maintain health and

the progress of a diverse client population

facilitate

and psychiatric and mental health nursing

Employ the multifaceted roles of practitioner, educator, researcher,

care and

Patricia A. Torseila, R.N.,

care services designed to impact the delivery of health

promote attainment of client

growth and professional

postmyocardial infarction patients regarding transfer
setting, educator perception and use ofpattern recogni-

Synthesize advanced knowledge of nursing and related disciplines

Demonstrate advanced competence

professor

Dorette Welk, R.N., Ph.D., professor Attitudes in

tion principles in baccalaureate nursing programs,

to improve the practice of professional nursing.


C.S., assistant

and elderly.

enhance personal

role development.

Graduates of this program:


D.N.Sc,

Mentoring: analysis of the concept for nursing education,
community health nursing, and nursing education topics

goals.

3) Participate in learning activities designed to

research

topics

leader/manager in accord with ANA standards, to coordinate and expand

upon nursing

of

benefit analysis of clinical education in B.S.N, students,

toward a goal of optimal wellness.
2)

R.N., D.Ed., professor Perception

factors affecting quality of therapeutic nursing care, cost-

and

general
in using nursing

process to

formulate clinical decisions designed to promote, restore and maintain
health and attain client goals.


Use advanced knowledge, critical thinking and communication

the competent use of therapeutic interventions and technology to
sist

in
as-

diverse clients in a variety of settings to attain an optimal level of



vanced practice of professional nursing and provide the foundation
education

wellness.

Collaborate with clients, support systems and other providers

who

at

the doctoral level.

quired in each of these two specialty areas for graduation. The master's

influence the health care environment to coordinate services designed

degree program

to improve the quality of health care, provide for continuity of care

Community Health Option

assist


and

the client to effectively interface with the health care system.

Validate, use

and extend research

to

improve the quality of profes-

sional nursing practice.




identified

needs of

and other designated populations.
skills

to impact the deliv-

Serve as consultants for clients and other consultees to

change


in social

and

political action

designed to effect change in

in role

development.

specialty' areas in

The main focus

is

clinical special-

on preparing the

community

promote and improve community health care. Students develop

competence in their multifaceted role as a clinical specialist and use their
solving and

communication to promote change
in the

in the

community. As

competent use of the

nurs-

ing process to diagnose the health problems of special populations,
facilitate

the progress toward the goal of optimal

wellness within the community environment, and to impact the

deliv-

ery of health care in the community. As advanced practitioners, they

Bloomsburg Universit)' offers a Master of Science
with

Nursing.

munity health nursing, working with special populations and commu-

design programs to

Operationalize personal and professional goals designed to enhance

growth

designed to prepare the graduate as a

Community Health

advanced practitioners, they engage

policies that affect health care.


is

accredited by the National League for Nursing.

advanced knowledge, responsible decision-making, irmovative problemfacilitate

for positive growth.

Engage

in

nities to

Employ leader/manager knowledge and

ery of health care and promote attainment of client goals.


This option
ist

is

graduate to assume a leadership /management role in the area of com-

Develop teaching plans designed to meet the

clients

for

A minimum of 39 semester hours is re-

health,

in

Nursing (M.S.N.)

and adult health and

illness.

The programs of study prepare graduates as clinical specialists in the ad-

serve as consultants and engage in social, ethical and political actions to

influence and initiate change in health care policy in order to promote
the health of communities.

Bloomsburg University

Adult Health and Illness Option
This option

is

illness.

mission for candidacy.

designed to prepare graduates to assume a leadership/

manager position

as a clinical specialist in the area of adult health

and

Through the development of competence

in their multifaceted

engage

in responsible deci-

role as a clinical nurse specialist, students

Following a preliminary review of admission materials, qualified
dents are invited for personal interviews with

members

be considered on an individual

basis.

Applicants

may request a prelimi-

nary interview with the program coordinator for

dent practice designed to meet the changing health needs of a specific

applicants

advanced knowledge,

critical

thinldng

and communication skills in the competent use of therapeutic interven-

and technology to

tions

assist

political actions are

emphasized to

initiate

and

affect

change regarding the development of health care policy and

effect

on health care

its

delivery for a targeted adult population

Students may select either full-time or part-time study depending upon

evening in order to

Classes are scheduled in late afternoon and

sional

facilitate

These

such time as
skills

equivalent to a sound baccalaureate nursing base.

Retention
In addition to meeting the general retention requirements for the

who

School of Graduate Studies, students in the M.S.N, program

been admitted

have

must maintain a minimal Q.PA. of 3 0, receive a minimum grade of B in advanced clinical courses, and complete
to candidacy

the program within six calendar years. Failure to meet these require-

FuU-Time or Part-Time Study
their individual needs.

clarification.

a provisional basis until

completed to ensure knowledge and

identified prerequisites are

others to impact the delivery of health care for a specific adult popula-

and

may be admitted on

the adult client in attaining wellness. As

advanced practitioners, the students serve as a consultant for clients and

tion. Social, ethical

stu-

of the faculty.

Applicants who do not meet the identified admission requirements will

sion-making, innovative problem-solving, and independent/interdepen-

adult population. Students use

Page 33

progression in either type of study. Profes-

ments

will result in the student

being transferred to non-degree status

(Category 510).

Candidacy

Nurse Traineeship Grants from the U.S. Department of Health and

Human Services are avaOable for full-time

Requirements for candidacy are the same as those for the School of

study on a competitive basis.

Graduate Studies. Requests for admission to candidacy are submitted

Graduate assistantships are also available to students in the program.

to the option adviser

Preceptors
In the clinical courses in each specialty area, students have the op-

portunity to

work with

a preceptor

works with the

sistant Vice President for

faculty adviser to select the preceptors based

program and the individual student's

upon the

Students are placed in major medical and health care centers in Pennsylvania as well as

with the National

munity agencies

in a variety of settings

Graduation
Required Core Courses (18 semester hours)

Institutes of Health

where

(NIH) and com-

holistic health care

is

82.500

Applied

82.501

Role Theory and Development in Nursing Practice

82.502

Conceptual Role Models

such as hospice care and other specialized health practices.
is

made

jointly

by the

faculty adviser

Statistics for

Health Professionals

82.503

Nursing Research

82 505

Physical Assessments for Advanced Nursing Practice

82.550

Nursing Research

.

delivered,

by the As-

goals.

Placements

The selection

for approval

Graduate Studies and Research.

who is a master's prepared clinical

nurse specialist in the area of the student's specialization. The student

Clinical

and subsequently are reviewed and recommended

by the Nursing Departmental Graduate Council

I

II

and the individual

student.

Clinical Specialization Courses (15 semester hours)

Admission

82.504



Document

a bachelor's degree

with a major

82.506

gram accredited by the National League
Q.PA. of
statistics,

3.0,

in nursing

for Nursing,

an vindergraduate

research,

and health assessment

Be licensed to practice nursing

(as either integrated content

in the

United

Submit three



Submit a narrative detailing personal and professional goals for

recommendation;

Have completed a minimum of one-year postbaccalaureate

practice in the applicant's

Adult Health and Illness Nursing

82 53 1

Community Health Nursing

82.532

Adult Health and Illness Nursing

.

I

II

n

Elective Courses (6 semester hours)
Graduate-level courses to

fulfill

elective requirements will

clinical

chosen area of clinical specialty prior to

ad-

be chosen

clinical

option

requirements, and role development of a clinical nurse specialist. Electives

graduate education;


82.512

by the student and an adviser based on career needs,



letters of professional

(Community Health Option)
Community Health Nursing I

.

States;

Have received a minimal composite score of 1 ,200 on the GraduRecord Examination (GRE);



ate

82 5 1 1

in

or as a separate course);


Epidemiology: Concepts and Principles for Contemporary
Practice

from a pro-

and successful completion of undergraduate courses

for Nursing Practice (Adult Health

Option)

In addition to meeting the general admission requirements for the

School of Graduate Studies, applicants must:

Advanced Physiology

may be

selected from graduate coiu-ses in psychology, sociology,

political science, business,

nication, education,

nursing electives

communication

disorders,

speech commu-

and nursing. The following courses are considered

when

not required for the clinical option:

Graduate Studies Catalog

Page 34

course

Advanced

82.504

Physiolog>' for Nursing Practice

is

presented in a seminar format with an open forum defense of

the proposal, serving as a comprehensive examination.

Epidemiology': Concepts and Principles for Contemporary'

82.506

Clinical Policies

Nursing Practice

Management and Organizational Behavior

82.5 1 3

82.533

in Advanced Nurs-

Prior to enrolling in advanced clinical courses, graduate students

ing Practice

be candidates for the degree. As

Management and Organizational Behavior in Health Care De-

with agencies serving as

liver)-

clinical

practicum

must have the following documentation on

System

Nursing prior to participating

Projection of Part-Time Course Sequence
First

set forth in the contractual

Year

Fall

82.501 Role Theory and Development in Nursing Practice

Spring

82.502 Conceptual Models in Nursing

Summer 82.503 Nursing
82 500 Applied

Research

Health Professionals

in the clinical

graduate students

with the Department of

component:



verification of current cardiopulmonary' resuscitation certification;



verification of current professional liability insurance for a

minimum

of $300,000;


a comprehensive health examination;



verification of current Pennsylvania R.N. licensure;



a current resume.

I

Statistics for

.

sites, all

file

Clinical Sites

and Preceptors

Second Year
Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown, Pa.

82 504 Advanced Physiology for Nursing Practice

Fall

.

Patricia

-OR- Oective
Spring

Summer

Campbell, M.S.N., R.N.

Linda Petrine, M.S.N., R.N.

82.505 Physical Assessment for Advanced Nursing Practice

-OR

-

Elective

Berwick Hospital Center Home Health Care

82. 506 Epidemiology; Concepts

and Principles for Contempo-

rary Nursing Practice

Services,

Berwick, Pa.
Marilyn Gibbons, M.S.N., R.N.

-OR- Elective(s)

Berwick Hospital Center, Berwick, Pa.
Carolyn Martin-Shaw, M.S.N., R.N.

Tfjird Year

Community Health Nursing

82.5 11

Fall

Christine
I

Zimmerman,

M.S.N., R.N.

-OR-

82.512 Adult Health and

Illness

Nursing

Carlisle Hospital, Carlisle, Pa.
I

Susan Walsh, M.S.N., R.N.
Spring

82.531

Community Health Nursing

II

-OR-

Columbia-Montour Home Health/Visiting Nurse Assoc.

82.532 Adult Health and

Illness

Nursing

n

Laureen Comstock, M.S.N., R.N.
Jane

Gittler, M.S.N.,

R.N.

Fourth Year
FaU

82.550 Nursing Research

Hahnemann

n

University, Philadelphia, Pa.

Private practice associated with Lycoming

Optional Spring: 82.590 Thesis
Projection of a full-time sequence of courses

is

possible over a two-

Maternal and Family Health

Research

OB and GYN

Associates, Nurse-Midwifery Service, Williamsport, Pa.

Rosalie F Kaleda. M.S.N., R.N..

year calendar.

CN R

Services, Inc., Wilkes-Barre,Pa.

Cheryl FuUer, M.S.N., R.N., C.N.R
Students have the opportunity to

and preceptors
extend research

in all

which

is

collaboratively with faculty

They

also validate, utilize,

and

coursework and through the development of a

research proposal, which
sis,

work

in research endeavors.

is

required for graduation, or tlirough a the-

The second research

course. Nursing Research

II,

S.

Hershey Medical Center of The Pennsylvania

State University, Hershey, Pa.

Mary Kathryn Reeves-Hoche,

edge drawn from core and clinical coursework to expand on the research
in

Nursing Research

I.

M.A., M.S., R.N.

M.S.N., R.N.

serves as the cul-

minating experience in the program. The students synthesize knowl-

prospectus developed

The Milton

Wendy Wilkinson,

optional.

In developing a

compre-

National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and
Human Services, Bethesda, Md.
Diane Tompkins, M.S.N., R.N.

hensive research proposal, students conduct an extensive review and
Polyclinic Medical Center; Harrisburg, Pa.
critique of relevant literature, formulate a conceptual or theoretical frame-

work and select an appropriate

research design and methodology.

The

must

agreements

Trish Bennett, M.S.N., R.N.

Linda Bennett, M.S.N., R.N.

Bloomsburg University

Sandra Christensen, M.S.N. R.N.

Melanie Duffy, M.S.N. R.N.

Joanne Ferrari, M.S.N. R.N.
Linda Haldeman, M.S.N., R.N.

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pa.

,

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,

,

Susan Hamilton, M.S.N., R.N.

Ann Meyers,

Professional Home Health Care Agency (Affiliate of Polyclinic
Medical Center)

M.S.N., R.N.

Terri Williams, M.S.N. R.N.
,

Pat Cassel, M.S.N. R.N., C.R.N.P
,

Presbyterian Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pa.

CyntiaTyger, M.B.A., R.N., C.N.A.A.

Barbara Gleeson, M.S.N. R.N.
,

The Nurse's Center, Bloomsburg, Pa.
Deborah Traugh, M.S.N., R.N., C.N.R

Sandra Hicks, M.S.N. R.N.
,

Veterans Administration Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
Louise Guszick, M.S., R.N., C.R.N.P

Student Health Center, Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg,

Harrisburg Hospital, Harrisburg, Pa.

Cindy Harris, M.S.N., R.N., C.R.N.P

Pa.

Master of Science



2.8,

Special Education/
Exceptionalities

An undergraduate

cumulative Q.PA. of

2.8.

the student will be admitted as provisional,

nated after completion of 1 2 to
3-0 or better

is

earned.

1

If

5 semester hours in

No Cs may be

average

below

is

which must be

elimi-

which a Q.PA. of

earned during a probationary

period.

Retention
Program Coordinator:

Carroll J.

Redfern, Ed.D.

A Q.PA.
of two Cs

(717) 389-4119

is

of 3.0

is

A maximum

required for retention in the program.

permissible.

If

a

C

is

earned

in a

practicum course, it must

be repeated with a grade of B or better within

a time

frame determined

by the area of concentration.
This program provides an opportunity for individuals to pursue two
different master's programs.
for those

who

A Master of Science in Special Education is

hold certification in special education.

It is

intended to

improve the competence of the student's work for further graduate work
in the field of special education.

gram

is

The Masters of

Exceptionalities pro-

who are not currently working in the special
who wish to expand their knowledge and develop

for professionals

education

field,

but

Graduation
Students seeking the M.S. in Special Education must complete a mini-

mum of 30
may opt

semester hours with a cumulative Q.PA. of 3

0.

Students

to complete a thesis or a departmental paper, or take

tional semester

hours

6

addi-

— yielding a total of 36 semester hours — in place

of the thesis or departmental paper

new skills for working with the exceptional person. Certification in Special Education may also be pursued through the Masters of

Master of Science in Special Education

Exceptionalities program.

Graduation requirementsChoice A: Thesis option
24 hours
course work plus six credits for thesis. Choice B: Department paper
option

Applicants seeking admission to the master's degree program in spe-

education must

satisfy

the general admission requirements for the

School of Graduate Studies. The following additional criteria are also

A one-page, handwritten letter of intent







— 30 hours of course work plus department paper
— 36 hours course work.

Choice C:

Core requirements (9 credits)
70.565

Reading and Interpreting Research in Special Education

OR
stating professional back-

ground, experience, and rationale for wanting to be admitted to a specific

certificate

Course work option

required:


and



Admission
cial

Prerequisite: B.S. in Special Education

79. 591

Research in Education

70.575

Seminar

70.591

Practicum in Special Education

in

Current Issues in Special Education

department;

Two

letters of

recommendation;

Resume;

An interview with the program

Free Electives (a
coordinator;

Graduate Record Examination; and

minimum

of 12 credits must be taken in special

education. Note: one graduate methods course

is

recommended

previous methods course has not been taken in the lastfive years).

if

Graduate Studies Catalog

Page 36

70.501

Administration and Supervision in Education of Exceptional
Individuals

Faculty Research Interests

70.502

Mental Retardation

Arthur

"0.506

Introduction, to Early Intervention

70.522

Assessment and Remediation of Mathematics for Special Needs

Mary

B. Hill. Ph.D.,

professor Special education research

and

technology

Students

Kenneth R Hunt, Ph.D.. professor Behavior disorders, applied
behavior analysis, behavior management

Needs

70.526

Transition for Individuals with Special

70.533

Language Arts for Students with Special Needs

70.534

Learning Disabilities

70.544

CrowelJ Jr, Ph.D., associate professor Mental

R.

retardation, learning disabilities, administration.

assessment, inclusive practices

Diagnostic and Remedial Techniques

(recommended

Dove Jones, Ed.D., assistant professor Early childhood,

Sheila

Michael
if

previous assessment course older than five

J.

Karpinski, Ph.D., assistant professor

Exceptionalities, vocational education, transition

years)

Ann

70.547

Technology for Exceptional Individuals

70.550

Teaching Methods for Individuals with Mild and Moderate
Disabilities (Elementar)')

Teaching Methods for Individuals with Mild and Moderate

70.556

The MentaUy Gifted

70. 562

Issues of Individuals with Physical Disabilities

70.5"'0

Foundations of Behavior Disorders

70.572

Seminar

Disabilities (Secondary')

in

Individuals

Master's Research Paper

72.572

Augmentative Communication

74.490

Counseling Needs of Communicatively Disordered Individu-

74.501

J.

Redfem,

Ed.D., professor

mental retardation, supervision
Joseph M.Youshock, Ed.D., professor Exceptionalities,
vocational education, transition, curriculum development
on secondary levels

Behavior Disorders

Special Workshop

70.599

als

Carroll

Exceptionalities,

70.551

70.596/597/598

Lee, Ed.D., associate professor Inclusion, early

L.

childhood, language arts

*70.522

Assessment and Remediation of Mathematics for Special Needs

*70.526

Transition for Individuals with Special

*70.533

Language Arts

*70.534

Learning Disabilities

Students

for Students

and Their Families

Introduction to Sign Language

Needs

with Special Needs

With adviser approval you may also choose additional elective gradu-

*70.544

Diagnostic and Remedial Techniques

such as reading, early childhood, curricu-

*70.550

Teaching Methods for Individuals with Mild and Moderate

ate courses in related fields

lum and foundations, psychology', and

sociology.

Disabilities

*70.551

Master of Science in Exceptionalities

Graduation requirements

course work plus six credits for

thesis.

Teaching Methods for Individuals with Mild and Moderate
Disabilities

— Choice A:Thesis option — 24 hours
Choice

B:

Department paper

— 30 hours of course work plus department paper
Course work option — 36 hours course work.
option

(Elementary)

(Secondary)

*70.562

Issues of Individuals with Physical Disabilities

*70.570

Foundations of Behavior Disorders

70.501

Administration and Supervision of Education for Exceptional

Choice C:

One Graduate Reading Course

Core requirements (9 credits)

Individuals

70.5 16

Psy chology of Exceptional Individuals

70.556

The Mentally Gifted

70.565

Reading and Interpreting Research in Special Education

70.572

Seminar in Behavior Disorders

OR

72.572

Augmentative Communication

"'4.490

Counseling Needs of Communicatively Disordered Individit

79. 591

Research

70.575

Seminar in Current Issues in Special Education

in

Education

als

74. 50 1

Free electives (a

minimum

of 12 credits must be taken in special

education. Note: for certification to teach the mentally/plyysically

handicapped,

all starred

courses or their equivalent must be taken.)

Introduction to Sign Language

70.591

Special Workshop

Master's Research Paper

Practicum in Special Education or student teaching, depending

70.501

and Their Families

70.596/597/598
70.599

Individual

on student background

Administration and Supervision of Education for Exceptional
Individuals

With adviser approvalyou may also choose additional elective gradu-

*70.502

Mental Retardation

ate courses in related fields

*70.506

Introduction to Early Intervention

lum and foundations, psychology, and sociology.

such

as reading, early childhood, curricu-

Bloomsburg University

Master

of

Science

Page 37

Faculty Research interests
Dianne H.Angelo, Ph.D., associate professor
methods, augmentative communication

Speech Pathology

Ronald

Program Coordinator: G. Donald

Miller,

R.

Champoux,

Clinic, clinical

Neurogenic disorders

Ph.D., professor

of speech and language, orofacial disorders of speech,

Ph.D.

clinic

Robert

(717) 389-4436

J.

Lowe, Ph.D., associate professor Phonology,

phonetics, speech science, clinic

M.Weitz, Ph.D., assistant professor

Julia

Normal language,

language disorders in children

The graduate program
clinical practice

in

speech pathology prepares students

with a variety of communication disorders and

variety of clinical settings.

The program

is

heavily based

on

extemship practicum

Retention

clinical ex-

perience both in our in-house clinic and culminating with a
ter of

for

in a

full

semes-

in a clinic, hospital, or school setting.

Graduate students must maintain a Q.PA. of 3-0 with a

two Cs throughout the graduate program.
must make application

school, students
ter they

a grade of C

maximum of
is

earned in a

course must be repeated. To progress in graduate

clinic course, the

Admission

If

for admission to candidacy

af-

have completed 12 to 15 semester hours of coursework.

In addition to meeting the general admission requirements for the

School of Graduate Studies, applicants for the master 's degree program
in

Graduation

speech pathology must meet the following specifications:

The graduate program

•Applicants are required to submit a one-page, typed letter detailing
their professional

background, experience, and rationale for wanting to

be admitted to the program

in

speech pathology.

from references

who

rience

is

have knowledge of their academic and

speech pathology consists of a minimum

considered necessary and inseparable from the existing course

sequence.

•Applicants are required to submit three letters of recommendation

in

of 42 semester hours with most courses being required. Clinical expe-

It

becomes an important

step in the development of a

com-

petent clinician, linking the classroom and textbook information with

clinical
clinical

experience, certification, and eventual employment in the

field.

background. This information must include the name, address, position,

Required Courses

and telephone number of each reference.

72.550

Adult Aphasia

minimum Q.PA.

72.552

Preschool Language Disorders

an area other than communication

72.554

Stuttering

72.556

Phonology

•Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited
tution with a major in

of 2.8. Applicants

communication disorders and

whose major is

in

a

insti-

disorders will be required to satisfactorily complete certain academic

and practicum deficiencies. These

will

be prescribed by faculty follow-

ing analysis of the individual's transcript.

•A minimum combined score of 1 ,450 on the verbal, quantitative and
analytical subtests of the
all

applicants.

Graduate Record Examination

is

required of

72.558

Clinic

72.560

Voice Disorders

72.562

Language Disorders of School-aged Children

72.565

Speech Disorders

72.566

Clinic

II

72.576

Clinic

III

72.580

Communication Disorders of theTraumatically Head Injured

72.582

Research in Speech and Language Pathology

72.584-.586

I

Field

in Adults

Experience

I

and Children

&U

Elective Courses

72.530

Fundamentals of Audiology

72.568

Speech Habilitation

72.570

Adult

72.572

Augmentative Communication

72.574

Seminar in Communication Disorders

72.590

Independent Study and Research

II

-

in the Schools

Secondary Language Disorders

72.591

Independent Study and Research

72.592

in Audiology

and/or Speech Pathology

72.593

Workshop
Workshop

in Audiology

and/or Speech Pathology

72 594

Workshop

in Audiology

and/or Speech Pathology

72.599

Master's Thesis

.

.

Graduate Studies Catalog

Page 38

Curriculum and Instruction (N, K-12)

Social Studies

30 semester hours

Special Education

21 semester hours

Prerequisites for Admission

Supervisory Certificate



Certification in the area for

which supervisory

certification

is

sought.

Programs



for

At least five years of satisfactory teaching experience in the field
certification is sought. (Valid certificate in the field is

which

required)

Program Coordinator: John

R.

Hranitz, Ed.D.

Program Requirements
A minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate-level courses from the

(717) 389-4030

following areas:

Management and

The Supervisor of Curriculum and

Instruction Certificate Programs

Principles

administration

and practices

include the supervisor of curriculum and instruction certificate and the

School law and fmance

supervisory (N, K-12) certificate programs designed for supervisors in

Group dynamics

an area of specialization. Thes are designed for individuals seeking certification

with district-wide responsibilities that includes designing, co-

ordinating, improving, evaluating,

and extending instruction from

N to

in

school supervision

Research techniques

Curriculum development
Practicum

— field experience

12.

Admission
•Candidates must provide proof of a valid Pennsylvania teaching

Cooperative Doctoral Program

certificate.

•Candidates must provide evidence of at
ton' teaching experience. (Experience

an intern certificate

is

least five years

on an emergency

of

satisfac-

certificate or

not acceptable.)

combines the resources of both

minimum

of 36 semester hours

at

the

The program includes

graduate level from seven areas of competency.

•Curriculum and instruction

— theory, design, and development

•Curriculum and early childhood, elementary, middle, and secondary'

offers a Doctorate of Education in cooperation
is

a

cooperative doctoral program in elementar)' education that

Program Requirements
Candidates must complete a

Bloomsburg

with Indiana University of Pennsylvania (TUP). This

education
•Research

institutions.

areas of concentration



curriculum and supervision;



administration;



reading;



early childhood education;



educational psychology; and



special education.

•Supervision, management, and administration

in:

•Group dynamics
•School law and fmance

•Practicum

— field experience

Students take courses

at

both Bloomsburg and lUP and the

doctoral committee guiding the dissertation consists of faculty'

Supervisory (N, K-12)
This program

is

from both

designed for the person with primary responsibility

supervising and directing the activities of professional and non-professional

employees

in given fields.

If

institutions.

you are interested

in this doctoral
S.

Bloomsburg

Bloomsburg, PA

University,

degree program, you

O'Bruba or John

should contact William

1

R. Hranitz at

78 1 5

Areas of Specialization
Curriculum and Instruction
Early

Childhood Education

36 semester hours
30 semester hours

Elementary Education

30 semester hours

Reading

30 semester hours

School Health Service

30 semester hours

Secondary Education

30 semester hours

Communication

30 semester hours

Foreign Languages

30 semester hours

Mathematics

30 semester hours

Science

30 semester hours

Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary courses are planned

by more than one

department or program. The courses are sometimes taught by
teams of faculty members. Students should consult with their
advisers to determine the appropriateness of these courses for
their particular degree programs.

Bloomsburg University

Page 39

Course Descriptions
Course Codes

Graduate Courses
Code

Field of Study

91.

Accounting

40

46.

Anthropology

40

30.

Art

40

31.

Art History

40

32.

Art Studio

41

72.

Audiology/Speech Pathology

50.

Biology

43

90.

Business Education

45

23.

Communication

45

25.

Communication Studies

45

40.

Economics

45

60.

Educational Foundations

46

62.

Elementary and Early Childhood

...42

Education

47

96.

Finance

48

05.

Health and Physical Education .48

80.

Health Sciences

48

42.

History

48

92.

Information Processing

57.

Instructional

09,

Interdisciplinary Studies

49

98.

Law and

50

93.

IVIanagement

50

55.

Marine Science

50

97.

Marketing

51

27.

Mass Communications

51

53.

Technology

Legal Elements

49
49

Mathematics and Computer
Science

51

82.

Nursing

45

94.

Office

54.

Physics

44.

Political

79.

Professional Studies

48.

Psychology

54

63.

Reading

54

65.

Secondary Education

55

45.

Sociology

55

70.

Special Education

56

74.

Studies

Systems

53
53

Science

in

Hearing Loss

53
54

57

Graduate Studies Catalog

Page 40

91.551

shown

Note: Semester hours

parentheses

after

prerequisites,

if

indicated at the

course

in

any, are

91.552

An

Controllership Accounting

(3)

integrating course dealing with
administrative problems of the accounting
function; internal control system design and
maintenance; relations with audit committee,
CPA firm, and regulatory agencies pertaining
to internal and external reporting.

each

course discription

Accounting (Code 91)
Financial Accounting

(3)

Emphasis on asset valuation, income
determination, and financial accounting
principles, with selected topics from the cash
flow statements and interpretation of financial

Special Topics

Advanced Financial Accounting

Advanced

problems

This course addresses a variety of topics in
accounting and allows the instructor to focus
profession.

accounting, and selected topics
dealing with government units and nonprofit
service organizations. Selected reference to
professional literature and uniform CPA
fiduciar)

examination problems. Prerequisite: 91-

Government & Fund Accounting

"iOl

(3)

Accounting principles and practices of
governments and nonprofit institutions.
Comparisons between accounting principles
and practices which apph' to governments
and nonprofit institutions and those which are
generally accepted in business.

91.521

Students should contact the

46.440

concepts and practical procedures of reporting
Special emphasis

is

management.

placed upon the use of

budgetan control and budget analysis; the use
of standard costs; the relevance of
management's costs and profit responsibilit)
reports; and the importance of capital
expenditure planning and control.
91.522

Advanced Auditing Theory

(3)

In-depth examination of the audit process,
including compliance with GAAS, ethical
considerations.

anah ses,

EDP auditing,

as well as current

use of statistical

problems facing

the auditing profession.

91.523

Advanced Tax Accounting

(3)

91.524

Managerial Accounting

(3)

Language and Culture

discussed include: dialectal variation, discourse
analysis,

46.450

Peoples and Cultures

of

South

America

(3)

Surveys introduction to the aboriginal, nonliterate cultures of South America including
the ecological background, archaeology, and
cultural patterns.

students.

Readings and Research

in

American

Art History

Advanced study of the

(3)

history of visual art in

America.
31 .570

Readings and Research
European Art History

in

Early
(3)

31 .571

Readings and Research
European Art History

in

Later
(3)

Examines period from the early Renaissance
through French Impressionism.
31 .575

Readings and Research

in

Oriental
(3)

Advanced survey of Oriental Art in the broadest
sense of the word, the art, and architecture of
the ancient Near East, Japan, China, and India.
An introduction to both monuments and
cultural ideas. Exposes advanced students to
basic problems in chronology, style, and
research methodology.

History of Anthropological Thought

and Theory

(3)

Intensive survey of the leading

interpretation with special emphasis

on the

concept of culture and its practical application
to modem problems.

Art

30.590

Arts for Exceptional
(3)

Stresses importance of art activity' as a

means of

enriching and stimulating special children's
awareness of themselves and their world.

Emphasis

is

placed on those positive a.spects

child possesses.

World from the
Pharaonic Egyptian period through the
contemporary 20th century. Typical and
outstanding examples of each period are
discussed and researched. Imperative to an
architecture in the Western

architecture.
(3)

Children

(3)

Advanced survey of the evolution of

rationale for the creation of such an

Current Theories of Art and Art

Advanced Visual

in

understanding of the physical structures studied
an analysis of the type of society and the

(Code 30)

Education

Readings and Research
Architectural Art History

is

Focuses on current theories of art and art
education practiced in American schools with
an emphasis on eventual application. A research
paper or research project is required.
30.591

31 .580

methods and

theories of anthropological and ethnological

management decision making.
solving, case studies.

from the late 1 9th century to the present
with readings and research for advanced
art

Art History

for creative activity

problem

(3)

movements in

multilingualism, language, and

cognition and the role of language in education.

Introduction to the literature of accounting in

Theory,

(3)

evolution and contemporary' cultures. Topics

Presents an in-depth analysis of Federal and

Pennsylvania tax codes with particular
emphasis on corporations, estates, and trusts.

Readings and Research in
Contemporary Art History

Detailed study of contemptiran

Tlie place of oral or non-oral language in human

(3)

Provides a thorough understanding (jf the basic
cost information to business

(Code 31)

Research focu.ses on specific topics relating to
the periods from Pre-Historic to Gothic.

Anthropology (Code 46)

46.470

Advanced Cost Accounting

31 .560

instructor prior to enrollment.

statements, stockbroker's equit), partnerships,

91 503

(3-6)

on appropriate current topics in the accounting

(3)

consolidated

in

Master's Thesis

Art History

(3)

statements.

91.502

30.595

31 .565

91.599
91.501

(3)

title;

end

of

International Accounting

Addresses the global nature of accounting in
the current business environment.

which the handicapped

31 .585

Art

and Culture

of

France

(3)

Stud)'-t()ur of France with specific attention to
French Art seen in relation to its social and
cultural environment. Visits will be made to
places of artistic and cultural interest in and
around Paris and specific areas of France related
to the particular course of .study. Course also

offered through the School of Extended
Programs for ad\ anced students and members
of the community.
31 .592

Readings and Research
Visual Aesthetics

in

Advanced
(3)

Advanced stud\' of images and viable aesthetic

Bloomsburg University

positions in the plastic arts emphasizing artistic

visual statements in crafts. Individualized

and perceptual awareness and concern with
environmental relationships.

instruction and independent planning for each

31.595

Directed Study

Advanced study of
history.

History (3 or 6)

in Art

a topic in the area of art

Intensive review of the scholarly

literature in the field.

A paper is required under

the direction of a faculty adviser.

student

on

32.521

all

Advanced

Crafts

Individual concentration

II

(3)

on

specific

media

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

Art Studio

32.500

(Code 32)

Advanced Ceramics

Advanced Painting

IV

(3)

Mature fulfillment of personal expression.
Painting should reflect continuity of intent and
style. A selection of work is prepared for
exhibition and thesis.
Advanced Sculpture

32.550

(3)

I

Requires students to define in writing their
level of knowledge and philosophical direction,

crafts.

32.522

painting designed into architectural space.

32.543

four levels.

Page 41

Advanced

Crafts

III

(3)

Highly independent and mature involvement
with advanced concepts, methods, and

then prepare a plan of study that allows for a
direction of work. Students are responsible for
the completion of show quality pieces.

Advanced Sculpture

(3)

processes in a specific crafts direction. Students

32.551

Requires students to define in writing their

should begin to develop a thesis presentation
wliich should emerge from studio experiences,
independent research, and from a wide, highly
selective exposure to craft objects in museums,

Emphasis on student experimentation while
still being concerned with the concept form.
Focus on growth and development of more

I

level of knowledge and competency, then
prepare a plan of study that will allow for a
direction of work. Students are responsible for

making and

firing their

own work.

galleries,

and private

Advanced Ceramics

II

(3)

32.523

Advanced

Students intensify their study of selecting a
specialized problem relating to the experiences

gained in Advanced Ceramics
32.502

Advanced Ceramics

I.

III

(3)

Students continue to pursue an advanced and

Crafts IV

(3)

Continued involvement with advanced
concepts in crafts. Concentration on
completing final works for a one-man or a one-

woman

show.

A

definitive position

positive philosophical ideas.

Advanced Sculpture

facilitates

continuity in learning.

32.503

Advanced Ceramics

IV

(3)

Focuses on professional and philosophical
attitude reflected in students' work. Students
are required to have an exhibition of their
work.

Advanced Drawing

involvement of personal expression and
imagery.
32.511

Advanced Drawing

(3)

II

Emphasis on the development of individual
themes and projects.
32.512

Advanced Drawing

III

(3)

transition

from experimentations to a more
and aesthetic

reflect a significant

definite direction in technique

opinion.

Advanced Sculpture

32.553

be developed.

Students produce highly professional pieces

IV

(3)

of art while maintaining an awareness of their

32.530

Advanced Graphics

(3)

I

responsibility to society. This responsibility

Advanced level exploration of traditional and/
or experimental printmaking methods.
Emphasis on personalized imagery and

fulfilled

technical proficiency.

32.580

32.531

Advanced Graphics

(3)

II

Exploration of advanced level printmaking

including color and color registration

(3)

I

Explores advanced drawing techniques and

(3)

work should

reflecting a personal philosophy in crafts should

procedures.
32.510

III

Students'

paper

refined level ofstudy in the discipline of creating

an art object. A specialized problem relating to
the experiences gained in the first two levels

(3)

studios.

32.552
32.501

II

for a thesis.

Advanced Photography

(3)

I

Focuses on foundations of black and white
photography for the advanced student.
Emphasis on the technical controls of exposure
and printing, research on historical and
contemporary photographers and issues, and
active participation in class critiques

32.532

Advanced Graphics

(3)

III

Focuses on personalized forms for potential
expected to be
innovative and proficient in technology of

is

by an exhibition of each student work

and

lectures.

Advanced Photography

thesis statement. Students are

32.581

printmaking.

Students identify teclmical and conceptual
problems and goals which they will pursue

(3)

II

Concentration on the selected forms for a

during the course. "Written statement of
intentions, self-evaluation of work, and a final
portfolio required. Attendance at lectures and

unified thesis statement.

critiques

is

32.582

Advanced Photography

32.533

Advanced Graphics

IV

(3)

required.

Focuses on personal expression and imagery
for potential thesis statement
self-direction

32.540

and innovation.

Searches into purpose of painting with specific

Stresses proficiency in black

attention to traditional methods,

exposure and printing. Students design a
semester photographic project with a finished



32.513

Advanced Drawing

IV

(3)

Advanced Painting

(3)

I

i.e.,

glazing,

egg tempera, and imderpainting.

Concentration and production of drawings for
a unified thesis statement.

32.520

Advanced

I

(3)

Advanced

levels of experimentation with
contemporary idioms in crafts design. Emphasis
on highly professional concepts of form and
methods and on investigation and refinement

of techniques as a means of realizing significant

(3)

and white

and exhibition as final goals.
Continued class participation and development
portfolio

32.541

Advanced Painting

II

(3)

Exploration and different approaches of
Crafts

III

of technical

skills

expected.

painting for individual expression. Emphasis

on achieving
32.542

32.583

in representational painting.

Advanced Painting

III

(3)

Continued development into maturity of
individual style
with emphasis on mural



Advanced Photography

IV

(3)

Students write a statement outlining their thesis
work to be carried out during the course. A
final

thesis,

required.

exhibition, and portfolio are

Graduate Studies Catalog

32.595

Directed Study

in

Page 42

Studio Art

Continued development of

a

(3 or 6)

student's

involvement in a studio area after satisfactory
completion of four levels of advanced study in
that area or in a related area of relevance.

Consent of the instmctor and the department
chairperson are required.

Audiology/Speech Pathology

(Code 72)
72.500

problems

(3)

mechanisms. Covers etiology of hearing losses,
interpretation of audiometric evaluations, and
available rehabilitative procedures. Lab
experience in the administration of clinical
audiometric evaluation is provided.
Prerequisite: ''2.200. ^2.300.
in

in

Audiology: Industrial and

Public Health Audiology

(3)

Problems and programs ofhearing conservation
in public institutions and industries examined
with special emphasis on legislation and
medico-legal questions. Examines role and
function of the public health and industrial

72.516

Study of the electrophysiologic techniques

used to assess cochlear and retrocochlear

Review of theories and

clinical

evoked

responses,

and

Seminar in Audiology: Auditory
Problems in Children

(3)

Hearing Aids and Auditory Training

variety of clients.

72.530

Fundamentals

of

Audiology

concepts

in diagnostic

and

rehabilitative

72.532

procedures.

Emphasis on solving practical equipment
problems and understanding the operation of
equipment used in clinical practice and hearing

Seminar in Audiology: Theoretical
and Clinical Masking
(3)

implications of the audiological topics to each
of the fields of study listed above.
Instrumentation and Electronics:
Clinical

and Hearing Science

services.

adults.

72.520

of aphasia, neurological basis for aphasia,
symptomatology of aphasia, associated

Educational Audiology

(3)

72.550

Adult Aphasia

(3)

Studies language disorders in brain-injured

Areas of concentration include history

problems, intelligence and aphasia, evaluation
of language and nonlanguage functions, and

Examines the effects of hearing loss on speech
and language development, the use of

current rehabilitative procedures.

Theoretical and clinical analyses of literature in

amplification in the schools, and educational

72.552

and other rehabilitative

audiolog}' alternatives

and models.

measures available to individuals with serious
organic and nonorganic hearing problems.
Study, interpretation, and evaluation of modem

72.522

Aural Rehabilitation: Theory and
Practice

(3)

Habilitation/rehabilitation of the hearing

children.

72.506

impaired including auditor)' training, speech
reading, hearing aids, assistive listening devices,

72.554

Externship: Clinical Practicum in
(3)

I

Hearing losses and deafness affecting the
personal and socio-economic adjustment of

and treated through
supervised study and experience. Extemships
ma> be arranged in approved private and public

communication strategies, and counseling.
Emphasis on the sensory capabilities (audit on',
visual, tactile, and auditor>'-visual training) of

individuals evaluated

the hearing impaired with practiciun lab.

institutions.

72.524, 72.525, 72.526, 72.527, 72.528
Clinical Methods and Practicum

Audiology

72.508

Externship: Clinical Practicum in

Audiology

(3)

II

See course description for 72.506
72.510

Research

in

Audiology

(3)

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

and

treatment problems encountered in the general
practice of audiology.

72.512

Seminar in Audiology: Special
Problems

Analysis, interpretation,

(3)

and study of selected

(3)

Emphasizes the Speech, Hearing, and Language
Clinic as an integral part ofthe teaching-training
program of the Department of Communication
Disorders. The clinic provides outpatient
diagnostic and therapeutic services for persons
of all ages with speech, hearing, and language
problems, including students, other members
of the university community, and residents of
the Bloomsburg area; ser\'es as an extension of
the classroom where students can apply and
study evaluational procedures, therapeutic
methods, techniques and materials, and the
classification and etiolog) of speech and hearing

(3)

Stuttering

(3)

Studies the development, diagnosis, and

treatment of stuttering disorders with equal

emphasis on academic understanding and
clinical management.
72.556

in

Preschool Language

Reviews normal language acquisition with
primary emphasis on the application of
developmental information to the diagnosis
and habilitation of language disorders in

instruments and tests included.

Audiology

(3)

Neurophysiological and acoustic basis of
problems of masking in auditor}' measurement
explored and training offered in clinical
masking procedures.

(3)

relation to educational

(3)

Designed for graduate students who are not
audiology majors such as, but not liinited to,
students in speech pathology education of the

in children discussed in
conjunction with appropriate habilitative

aspects of audiology in the educational setting.

72.504

in all

impairment

Deals with the diagnostic and rehabilitative

elect rocochleography.

experience

— diagnosis, therapy,
counseling, and report writing — with a wide
aspects of remediation

,

applications of vestibular tests, auditory

brainstem

and lecture information to actual
under the close supervision of

audiology. Attempts to relate the possible

72.518
(3)

relate text

clinical cases

Congenital and acquired hearing impairment
in children examined with special emphasis
on problems of differential diagnosis.
Educational and social implication of hearing

Audiometry and
Electronystagmography

disorders; gives students an opportunity to

hearing impaired, reading, nursing, or special
education. Presents a synopsis of the primary

Audiology:

Brainstem Evoked Response

function.

Seminar

audiologist.

iVIeasurement of Hearing Loss

Physiological Methods

and related disciplines

certified staff. Students gain

72.514

Studies anatomy and physiology of the hearing

72.502

in audiolog)'

may

include education, psychology',
otology, rehabilitation, and other fields.
that

Phonology

(3)

Examines language-based disorders of
articulation. Emphasis on identification,
description,

and remediation of phonological

disorders.

Discusses enerative and natural

phonological processes are discussed.
72.558

Clinic

(3)

I

Emphasizes the Speech, Hearing, and Language
Clinic as an integral part of the teacliing-training
program of the Department of Communication
Disorders. The clinic provides outpatient
diagnostic and therapeutic services for persons
of all ages with speech, hearing, and language
problems, including students, other members
of the imiversity community and residents of
,

Bloomsburg University

the Bloomsburg area; serves as an extension of
the classroom

72.574

where students can apply and

Seminar

in

Communication

Disorders

72.599

Page 43

Master's Thesis

(3)

(1-6)

Opportunity to employ accepted methods of

study evaluational procedures, therapeutic

Selected theoretical and clinical areas of

educational research in the solution or intensive

methods, techniques and materials, and the
classification and etiology of speech and hearing
disorders; gives students opportunity to relate

communication disorders and related
disciplines. Selected areas may include clinical

study of some problem area of interest or
concern. The problem area selected for the
research project must be related to Speech
Pathology/Audiology.

and lecture information to actual clinical
cases imder the close supervision of certified

and research topics pertaining to student needs.

text

staff.

Students gain experience in

all




aspects of

diagnosis, therapy, counseling,
remediation
with a wide variety of clients.
report writing

72.560

Voice Disorders

Studies diagnosis
functional

and

clinical

Clinic

III

(3)

See course description for 72.558.

72.580

Communication Disorders of the
Traumatically Head Injured

Biology (Code 50)
50.411
(3)

(3)

Studies the nature of traumatic head injuries,

management of

emphasizing assessment and treatment of
resultant cognito communication disorders.

and organic voice disorders.

Language Disorders

72.562

72.576

of

School Aged

Children

72.582

Research

in

Speech and Language

Pathology

(3)

(3)

Explores disorders of later language acqtiisition

Application of clinical and nonclinical research

and the interaction of language disorders with
academic achievement, especially in the
acquisition of literacy skills. Diagnostic
assessments and treatment approaches are

literature to the solution of treatment problems

developed.

Considers special clinical problems of clients
through advanced study and experience.
Extemships in approved institutions or schools.
Problem areas and student practicums must be
approved by a graduate adviser.

Disorders of Speech

72.565

in

Children and

Adults

(3)

Considers the neuromuscular and structural
disorders that may affect the speech process as

and

adult, cerebral palsy, cleft palate

dysarthrias.

72.566

72.586

Field Experiences

Field Experiences

(3)

I

(3)

II

(3)

See course description for 72.558.

72.568

See course description for 72.584.
Independent Study and Research

Permits students to
II

Speech Habilitation

in

work under

language pathology in a school setting as it
interacts with the other school-related
disciplines.

Emphasis

of communication

72.570

Adult

II

is

placed on

among the

facilitating

scheduled courses.
72.591

-Secondary Language
(3)

Independent Study and Research

(3)

72.592

Workshop in Audiology and/or
Speech Pathology

(3)

Temporary workshops/seminars designed to
focus on contemporary trends, topics and
problems in the fields of audiology or speech
pathology. Guest lecturers, resource speakers,

emphasis on disorders of right

team teaching, field experience and practium,
new media and technologies and related
tecliniques and methodologies are concepts
that might be incorporated into one of the

hemisphere

damage,

dementia,

and

Augmentative Communication

(3)

schizophrenia.

72.572

workshops/seminars.

Explores the field of augmentative
communication and nonspeaking persons.

72.593

Topics include candidacy issues, assessment,
vocabulary configuration, symbol selection,
and communication interaction training for

See course description for 72.592

language board and electronic device users.
Examines current research practices and

communication interaction patterns
of nonspeaking individuals.
studies in

instructor.

72.594

Microbial Genetics

(3)

Genetic analysis of microbes to provide insights
into the molecular basis of gene action using
viruses, bacteria,

and lower eukaryotes. Topics

include DNA and chromosome structure, gene

organization and expression,

genetic

recombination, plasmids, transposons, and

recombinant DNA. Three hours lecture/
seminar per week. Prerequisite: Consent of
the instructor or two of thefollowing courses
52.341 Biochemistry, 50.242 General
Microbiology, 50.332 Genetics.

Workshop in Audiology and/or
Speech Pathology

Workshop in Audiology and/or
Speech Pathology

See course description for 72.592

50.441

Cytogenetics

(3)

Describes the structure and behavior of
chromosomes and their effects on development
the effects of

Study of secondary disorders of language in
adults. Special

whole

50.232, 50.233, 53. Ml, or consent of the

and human genetic syndromes

See course description for 72.590.

disciplines.

Disorders

plants and animals from cells to

organisms; application of radiochemicals in
biological studies. Minimum of 4 hours per
week including laboratory. Prerequisite:

close faculty

guidance on library study of specified areas or

(3)

Examines the profession of speech and

on



(3)

on individual research projects when particular
needs cannot be met by registration in regularly

the Schools

nuclear structure; fundamental properties of
radiation; physical, chemical, and genetic effect

50.432
72.584

72.590

Clinic

(3)

encountered inspeechand language pathology.

an aerodynamic mechanism. Special emphasis

on the

Radiation Biology

Studies effects of radiation on living organisms;

(3)

chromosome

in reference to

abnormalities

on

phenotype. Explores relationship between
chromosomes, oncogenes and cancer.
Laboratory studies include microscopic
techniques, cell structure methods, and
karyotype preparation. Two hours lecture, 2
hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite:
50.332 or 50.333; or consent ofthe instructor.
50.455

Environmental Microbiology

(3)

Provides a practical application of knowledge

of microorganisms, their effects on our
environment, methods of control, sanitation
regulations, and testing procedures. Field trips
taken when practical. 1 hour lecture, 4 hours
laboratory per week. Prerequisites: 50.341 or
consent of the instructor.

50.457

Entomology

(3)

Studies the physiology, morphology, behavior,
classification,
(3)

A

and general biology of the insects.

collecting period provides an opportunity

for students to collect,

display insects for study.
limited to order

and

mount, and properly
Taxonomic emphasis

family. Equivalent to 5

)

Graduate Studies Catalog

week

hours per
50.462

Plant

Page 44

including laboratory.

Anatomy

(3)

Outlines recent concepts of plant anatomy and

evolution. Laboratory sessions stress
comparative morphology of higher fungi,
laboratory techniques, and field mycology.
Two hours lecture/3 hours laboratory per week.

historical consideration of classical researchers.

Reviews structure, function, growth, and

morphogenesis of the vascular plants.
Addresses composition and growth of
meristems and the phenomena of subsequent
tissue differentiation to increase appreciation

of development events. Describes anatomical

organization by developmental and
comparative methods in order to explain
important cell, tissue, and organ relationships.
Two hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory per
week. Prerequisite: 50. 120.
50.463

Biological Photographic Techniques
(3)

and

50.551

Conservation of Biological
(3)

Emphasis on the theory and practice of
environmental conservation of biological
resources and on applied ecology. Field trips
to observe practices of wildlife, forest, and soil
conservation. Five hours per week including
laboratory.

Limnology

50.552

(3)

Chemical and physical aspects of lakes, ponds,
and streams and the nature of their biota.
Laboratory and field investigations. Five hours
per week including laboratory.
Biology of the Lower Vertebrates (4

50.557

Study of

copying,

embracing

autoradiography, nature

work

photomicrography, thesis
other special techniques.

filmstrips,
in close-ups,

illustrations,

and

Two hours lecture, 3

hours laboratory per week. Additional
laboratory' hours may be required.

50.571

Endocrinology

(3)

system with respect to their development,

Resources

printmaking, gross specimen photography,

transparencies,

interviewing.

Studies the individual glands of the endocrine

Presents theor>' and practice of photography
as applied to biology- including negative

specimens, and methods of professional patient

amphibians, and reptiles
anatomy and physiology,
evolutionary history, zoogeography, and
behavior. Field and laboratory work includes
collection and identification of local fauna. Six
hours per

fishes,

their

week

morphology, function, regulation, and
significance in integrating physiological
higher vertebrates. Three hours

activities of

lecture per week.

50.572

Comparative Animal Physiology

(3)

Compares higlier vertebrate adaptations to
various environments with respect to
regulation of body fluid volume composition,
core temperature, and nitrogen metabolism.
Four hours per week.

50.573

Systemic Physiology

(4)

Examines how normal body function is
maintained by the precise control and
integration of the specialized activities of

various organ systems. Three hours lecture, 3
hours laboratory per week.

50.575

Cell Physiology

(3)

Applies physical and chemical principles to

including laboratory.

cellular processes, biochemistry of cellular

50.558

Fungal Ecology

(3)

constituents, physiochemical environment;

(3)

Provides a broad treatment of the ecology of

bio-energetics, intermediate metabolism. Three

Morphology, taxonomy, and geographical
distribution of vascular plants. Five hours per

fungi and an intensive examination of selected

hours lecture/discussion per week.

week including

bark, and forest litter, ecology of aquatic and
predaceous fungi, community structure of soil
and/or dung fungi, and aspects of mycorrhizal
symbioses. Laboratory stresses demonstration

Systematic Botany

50.521

50.530

laboratory.

Evolution

(3)

Studies the major concerns of the theory of

evolution and contributions toward their

made by

solutions

systematics,

genetics, paleontology,

and ecology. Three hours lecture

topics,

i.e.,

fungal decomposition of

wood,

of basic principles, testing existing and
formulating new hypotheses, and research
techniques, and has a field component.

per week.
50.559

Developmental Biology

50.531

(3)

Study of progressive changes or transformations
that occur during the existence of various

plants

and

animals.

Morphogenesis,
and genetics

differentiation, metabolism,

control are considered. Experimental studies
in the laboratory

from the

Ornithology

(3)

and

living cells

grown in

identification in the field

by song and

sight.

Studies birds of this region in relation to
migration, time of arrival, and nesting.

Two

hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory per week.
Off-campus study may be required.
50.561

Animal Behavior

Presents description and classification of animal

laboratory.

behavior,

its

evolution and biological function.

Emphasizes mechanisms underlying behavior,
Molecular Genetics

(3)

especially species-typical behavior. Three hours

Study of macromolecular complexes, protein

lecture, 2

hours laboratory per week.

gene regulation, and chromosome
structure with emphasis on the eukaryotes.
Three hours lecture/seminar per week.

50.570

Medical Parasitology

synthesis,

(3)

(3)

life history, physiology, taxonomy,
and morphology of parasites of medical
importance to humankind. Special attention

critical survey of the kingdom Fungi with
emphasis on the Ascomycota, Basidiomycota,
and Deuteromycota. Lectures cover
morphology, physiology, biochemistry,
cytology, genetics, systematics, ecology, and

given to clinical aspects such as pathology,
symptomology, diagnosis, prevention, and
treatment. Laboratory work stresses
identification of parasitic disease through living
and preserved material, proper handling of

50.550

A

Mycology

(3)

50.590
Critically

Current Topics

examines

in

Biology

(3)

a specialized topic in

Topic
each semester offered. May be repeated
once, provided that the topic is different.
Three hours of lecture/seminar per week.
biology in a lecture/seminar format.

varies

(3)

the laboratory. Four hours per week including

50.532

Neuromuscular Physiology

Examines normal physiology of the nervous
and skeletal muscular systems; specifically
studying cellular neurophysiology, muscle
contraction, sensory physiology, motor control
and their integration. Three hours lecture and
discussion per week. Background in
mammalian or systemic physiology,
biochemistry and anatomy recommended.

General biology of birds and the study of bird

use living material obtained

local region

50.576

Presents

50.591

Directed Study

An independent

in

Biology

investigation,

(3)

conducted

under the direction of a member of the
Department of Biological and Allied Health
Sciences, in an area of biology in which the
student has a particular interest. Student
encouraged to identify a problem, employ an
experimental design, and analyze collected
data.

Study of pertinent literature

50.592

Master

of Education

is

required.

Thesis

(6)

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

Bloomsburg University

Master

50.593

of

Science Tliesis

(6)

Communication and Communication

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

Studies (Code 23 and 25)
23.501

Nature of Communication

(3)

study of communication. Emphasizes
developing competencies in recognizing
philosophical assumptions, conceptual
elements, and adequacy of communication

Teacliing Strategies in Business

90.551

which

geared to involve
studentsintheassessment of their perfonnance
according to specific criteria. Emphasizes an
increasing degree of professionalism and
teacher competency in education today by
using specific criteria for judging a teacher's
effectiveness. Designed to develop teaching
strategies and to evaluate the results of
performance-based instruction.
is

23.502

Interpersonal Communication

(3)

Surveys assumptions, models, theories,
processes, and contexts related to the study of
person-to-person communication. Studies ways
of perceiving the communication of self to
others as a

means of strengthening

interactions.

23.598

Master's Research Project

(3)

Independent research on a topic approved by
the student's adviser(s).

Worl(shop

(1-3)

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, enhancement of business education as a
profession, and determination of a business
and office personnel's responsibility and role

25.445

An

Organizational Communication

aspects of

develop

how communication

in organizations.

of organizing, as well as considering gender
roles.

theory as

it

(3)

management and curriculum
applies to business education

program administration and supervision.
Course approached from the perspectives of
plarming, organizing, staffing, directing, and
controlling.

25.501

Introduction to

Communication
(3)

fields of research in

communication and an examination of the
contributions of professional speech
communication organizations, graduate
studies, and research. Examines and evaluates
historical, descriptive and experimental

A pilot thesis
demonstrate competency
research studies.

is

required to

in research
techniques and use of bibliographical

Seminar

in

Business Education

(3)

Investigates and evaluates completed research
in

business education on particular topic
Students submit written reports which

area(s).

are

used as the basis for

90.590

class discussions.

Master's Thesis

in

(6)

Rhetorical Criticism

(3)

Studies theory and practice in the investigation

and evaluation of symbolic acts created by
people to influence thought and behavior.
25.585

Business

Education

25.502

Special Topics

in

Communication

(3)

Specialized study by the class. Subject varies by

semester.

90.599

Special Topics

in

(3)

advanced topics in the field
of business teacher education and/or office

25.586

Special Topics

in

Communication

of
(3)

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

40.514

Labor Economic Theory

Public Policy and Business

(3)

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

of economic policy related to government
action.

40.531

Current Economic Problems

(3)

Examines economic problems of current
interest and concern to our society. Basic
economic principles and theories and the
and present as revealed in their published
works.
40.532

Communication

25.587

Special Topics

25.590

Master's Research Paper

25.597

Internship in

in

courses.

Comparative Economic Systems

capitalist systems; the

state capitalism;

modem welfare states;

communism; and

International

modem

socialism.

Economic Policies and

Relations

(3)

intemational economic and

(3)

fmancial analyses to emerging contemporary

(3)

problems of nations trading with one another.
Selected topics include: customs unions;

optimum currency area;
Communication

(3)

Compares workings and perfonnance of the
major forms of economic organization:

Applies

Graduate

(3)

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

(3)

Studies current or

systems not normally presented in other

Development

Covers transition from feudalism to capitalism
and the subsequent influence of leading

40.533

Business

Education and Office Systems

Origin and

thinking of recognized economists of the past

resources.

90.581

40.513

40.515

Research

IVIanagement and Development
Studies basic

patterns

Compares and

contrasts international and intercuJtural aspects

Overview of the
Business Education Program

(3)

explanation of theoretical and practical

in the business world.

90.564

Economics (Code 40)

social

Business and Office Education

90.560

forms.

Capitalism

(3)

Presents teaching-learning environments based
instruction

Contact departmental internship
coordinator to obtain detailed information and
the major.

theories.

Education

upon

work experience in industrial, business or
government work setting. Students must
achieve academic integrity of their proposed
experience and its relevance to coursework in

Examination, discussion, and evaluation of
definitions and theories in the contemporary

Business Education (Code 90)

Page 45

intemational cartels;

-

(3)

Integrates classroom experience with practical

and flexible exchange rates. Focuses on impact
of governmental and intergovernmental
relations and regulations.

Graduate Studies Catalog

Page 46

materials for optimum utility, a review of
contemporar)' literature in the fleld, and a
producti(m component involving advanced

Educational Foundations (Code 60)
60.451

Pupil Personnel Services in the

Public School

(3)

Comprelunsi\ f \icv\ ol pupil i^crsonncl
sen ices in c icmcntan and secondare schools:

work

in television,

60.551
l

60.514

Home, School and Community
Relations

(3)

pupil transportation, psychological services,

Introductor) course in public relations with

ser\ ices.

reference to elementary school.
)evelops a philosophy of partnership between

special

Major Philosophies

60.501
Intreprets

modem

Of

Education

ctlucatioiial jirohlcms ant!

trends in the light ol philosophical

study of priman

(3)

\

iewpoints:

sources of concepts and

philosophies which have influenced and are
influencing education.

60.502

program. Fosters understanding of these

pressures and patterns so that the teacher can

work

effectively to encourage the good and
reduce the harmful impacts of social forces in

relationships of children.

60.503

History of

60.520

with emphasis on individuals and

schools of thought which have influenced and
are influencing education in America.

Comparative Education

(3)

materials.

60.552

(3)

Guidance

educational programs to the American
philosophy and practice of public education

in

schools and their effectiveness in providing
good guidance.

60.561

Urban Education

(3)

Examines problems of the urban educational
system. Emphasizes growth of sensitivit\ u>
the disadvantaged \oungster. in-depth
examination of current research findings in
areas studied, teaching strategies, and resources
and appnraches to rtsoWe major problems.
Discussion of polarization

in critical

prfjblem

in

the

Classroom
(3)

Activity-centered course that provides an
orientation to the use of the

newspaper

in

various subject areas, Prf)vides opportunities
for the

development of Ic-aming experiences,

60.512

Advanced

Educational rviedia and Software
stud\ of the role of

media

in

(3)

on theories of effec tiv e discipline and
classroom management. ,\lethods of planning
for the be ginning of the vearand for establishing
an effectiv e classroom organi/^ition to promote
f ocuses

(

v

earare

urrent models and maj(;r theories

of discipline are

60.530

(3)

educative prfx;ess. Includescritical assessment
of that role, selection of equipment and

Introduction to Educational

Guidance

in

the Elementary Schools
(3)

guidance process in the ekmentarv school,
behavioral and develfjpmentai problems, and

fVleasurement and Evaluation

Elementary School

in

the

in

educational administration

elementary schools.
Creativity for

Teachers

(3)

Problems

in

(3)

changes resulting from judicial decisions.
Covers fiscal control of education with
emphasis on l' problems.
60.577

Educational Research for

Supervision

(3)

Considers development of ability to read and
interpret educ ational research and apply it to
a school situation f^jnclusions concerning
curriculum content and teaching strategies
designed for the improvement of the
educational pnxress are emphasized.

in their

approaches to students and subject matter.
Emphasis on understanding the creative
process, recognizing the creative child, and
dev elopment of the CTcativc potcTitial of student
and teacher
60.550

School Law and Finance

Qjnsiders limitations established by kxal, state,
and federal laws relating to the interactions of
school pervjnnel Special attention to recent

(3)

Emphasizes construction, admini-stration, and
interpretation of group tests of intelligence,
achievement, aptitude, and pervmality in

60.534

(3)

Focuses (;n examination of the functions and
tasks of educational administratitjn. Issues
include the evolving school setting; the
meaning, development, and work of schrx)!
administrators: educational systems analysis:
sch(; and organi/.ational behavior: and career ladders

reviewed and evaluated.

clovers concepts and techniques of the

60.533

in

secondary' schools,

total

Classroom fVlanagement and

appropriate behav ior throughout the

(3)

lixamines construction, administration, and
interpretation of group tests in intelligence,

Administration

Counseling
the

the

60.573

Helps teachers i>ecome more creative
Using Newspapers

in

exceptional children related to the
guidance counseling program

areas

60.507

Measurement and Evaluation
Secondary Schools

achievement, aptitude, and personality

releasing creative capacities of children.

60.506

(3)

guidance and counseling techniques for
teachers and guidance coimselors in meeting
those needs: guidance and counseling for

countries are examined for their impact upon

ourculture and education Particular attention
is given to the relationship of European

Organization and Supervision of

i;xamines types of guidance organizations used

60.576
Educational ideas and practices of various

(3)

and practices

for

schools fincluding the academically talented):

reviewed,

60.505

Guidance and Counseling

Effective Discipline

Historical foundationsof American educational

Counseling

of counseling: development and use of
counseling materials such as test results,
educational information, and (nher pertinent

Studies needs of exceptional children in public

American Educational
(3)

in

theories, principles,

for

60.527

Theory

theor\

home, school, and commimity, O^nsiders
and technic|ues to
encourage community sharing in the planning
of and assuming responsibility forgcxxl sch( k )1s

Techniques

ocuseson

principles, attitudes,

(3)

Hxamines effects of social class, family, and
communit\ pressures and changing patterns
and standards of life in our societ\ on the
sch(}ol

1

Exceptional Children

School and Society

occupational information and data;
interviewing and coimseling techniques,

transparencies, slide-tape,

and com|-)uter-assistcd instruction,

school attendance, schcjol health programs,

guidance

of test results and inventories; use of

Guidance and

60.578

Group Processes

in

Supervision

(3)

f.mphasisoi) group pr'K esses, communication
in

the group and organizational gcmls related

super\ision, Ffjcuses on
knowledge of and practice in laboratorv
experiences in group processes and
to educational

applicability to supervisicm.

Experiences

(3)

provide c;pportunitiesffjr experimenting with

Covers philovjphv of guidance: histf^ry of the
guidance movement: guidance needs of
children and adolescents: methodsf>f gathering

and evaluating leadership skills and promcning
creativity and initiative.

data: nature of schfxjl records: interpretation

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60.579

Supervision of Curriculum and
Instruction

(3)

Examines objectives, techniques, and materials
of

staff supervision:

defines the

development. A review, critique, :md evaluation
of current theoretical positions and design
methodology are an integral part of the course.

supemson-

function directed toward the improvement of

with emphasis on the
interrelationships between the humanistic
aspects of education and democratic

educational qualit)' assessment, interpersonal
relations,

and the catalytic role of the supervisor.

Curriculum and Instructional

Practicum

in

the Elementary
(3)

Examines contemporary trends and current

(3)

framework

development of a conceptual

for a social studies program.

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

62.528

Language

Arts in the

Modern School
(3)

Studies problems related to instruction in

various aspects of the language

arts;

place of

the language arts in the curriculum; current

research and

its

practical application.

Supervision of

Curriculum and Instruction

(3)

62.510

Methods and Materials
Childhood Education

in

of a curricular and instructional program.

Competency-based experiences discussed in a
weekly seminar. Evaluation of the candidate's
performance based on achievement of

Early
(3)

I

For in-service teachers and graduate students.
Study of selected areas in early childhood
education. Individual or group saidy of subjects
of interest or concern in teaching.
62.520

specified competencies.

Independent Study

Methods and Materials
Childhood Education

Education (1-6)

in

Provides an opportunity for public school

in

submits a 'learning contract

to an adviser

"

designated by the department chairperson.
Contract includes details of the academic goals,
descriptions of the project in

its

Elementary School Curriculum

(3)

Studies problems related to development,

experimentation, and improvement of
curriculum practices in the elementary school.
62.522

relation to the

and of a proposal for a final report, a
reading list, and the proposed credit. Permission

Curriculum Trends

in

literature.

62.530

Awareness of Enviornmental
Education Problems for the
Elementary Grades

Helps

classroom

(3)

II

teachers to pursue in-service projects in

cooperation with a faculty' adviser. The teacher

and methods that are effective in the encounter.
Students become acquainted with children's
books, work with children in a storytelling
experience, discover ways other than through
reading by which children may experience

Early

See course description for 62.510
62.521

(3)

Surv eys ways cliildren may encounter literature

setting responsible for the overall planning,

coordination, implementation, and evaluation

Literature for Children in the

Elementary Grades

Education (Code 62)

the candidate for a Curriculum and Instruction

N-12 Supen isor)^ Certificate in a cooperative
relationship with an individual in a school

62.529

Elementaf7 and Early Childhood

Field-based practicum experience that places

60.581

in

School

as a basis for

Evaluation

integral part of the course.

60.580

Social Studies

research in the disciplines of the social sciences

60.585

instruction

administrative behavior; studies roles of
contemporan' supervision with respect to

62.527

Early

(3)

organize

environmental education activities. Areas of
content include problem-solving activities,
material sources, the use of resources,
curriculum building, development of an
awareness of environmental problems, and
possible solutions to them. Camping and a

camp

Childhood Education

teacher

fee are required.

(3)

goals

to register for the course granted upon approval

of the contract Evaluation based on the written
.

committee
appointed by the adviser and/or department
chairperson. Students may register at any
report and an examination by a

suitable time; the duration of the

Seminar

in

Education

(1-6)

Provides the opportunity for a group of teachers

engaged in a common in-service project to use
the resources of the university and its faculty.
A "learning contract" similar to that of 60.581
is submitted by the group as a basis for
permission to register. Papers relate to aspects
of the project and to the literature designated
in the contract. Discussion and criticism in
seminar meetings under the direction of a
faculty member. Evaluation is based on the
seminar reports and a final comprehensive
written report by the student.
60.584

programs required to meet the needs of children
who enter school with increased experiential
background.
62.523

Practices

in

Teaching the Young
(3)

Curriculum and Instructional Theory,

Design and Development

(3)

Competency-based course consisting of
elements that provide a base in relevant theory
associated with the activity of curriculum

Examination of current practices in teaching
the young child with emphasis on the
developmental aspects of childhood as they
relate to the school program.
62.524

Knowledge and the Curriculum

practices.
in

Elementary

School Science

(3)

Studies the problems resulting from the
increased interest of children in science and

the need for science instruction in the
elementary grades; methods and materials for
nurturing these interests and for implementing
science instruction witliin the limits of the
interests of children are presented
evaluated.

for the

(1-3)

Opportunity for students to broaden their
experiences in environmental education.
a

camp

fee are required.

Prerequisite: 62.530

62.533

Values Clarification

in

the

Elementary School

(3)

Primarily for elementary education stvidents.

of values clarification as
(3)

Studies the place of knowledge in developing

Current Practices

and Materials

Elementary School

Emphasizes the philosophy and composition

a curriculum. Emphasis on content influenced

62.525

Environmental Education Awareness
Activities

in

the Elementary School

by innovative

62.531

Camping and

Child

experience is

flexible.

60.583

Studies the changing goals and the developing

and

it

applies to the

elementary school child. Practical and
theoretical aspects stressed as well as
techniques for helping children build a value

system by which they can live. Emphasis on
methods which aid the teacher in becoming
aware of the emotional needs of children,
humanizing of the education process, and
improvement of working and learning
relationships with others.

62.539

Current Topics

in

Elementary

Education
Investigates current thinking

(3)

and research

aspects of elementary education.

in

3

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62.581

Independent Study

in

Comparable

management practices as used in the decision-

Elementary

Education

(1-6)

making

role of the financial manager.

Seminar

in

Elementary Education

(1-

In-depth study of management

to 60.583.

performance improvements. Allows

(3)

opportunity' for students to be involved in

activities

proper hypothesis formation both for their

involved in the financial aspects of business
enterprise.
Theoretical knowledge gained

6)

Comparable

alternative practices in exercise
science and adult health. Provides methods to
validate

to 60.581.

96.535 Financial Management
62.583

between

own

investigations but also for evaluation of

current published works.

through exposure to fmancial management
62.590

Current Research and Development
in

Early Childhood Education

(3)

and research in
early cliildhood education, prenatal through
Examinates recent

literature

age 8.. characteristics of the learner, learning
environment, learning materials, and imiovative

literature

is

applied to problem situations

through the use of case studies and simulation
techniques. Emphasis on the development of
perspective in the decision-making process
with the acquisition of tools to facilitate effective
decision making.

Concepts

05.511

in

Graded Exercise Testing
(3)

Studies concepts, procedures, and techniques

required in graded exercise testing (GXT)
involving bicycle ergometer and treadmill test
protocols.

programs. Departmental paper and/or
curriculum projects are initiated in tliis course.

96.540 International Finance

(3)

Studies the principles and practices relevant to

62.591

Learning and Development
Young Child

understanding the nature of international

of the

(3)

finance,

its

problems and

its

institutions.

Adult Exercise Programming

05.575

(4)

Concentrates on adult physiological functions
under stress and the adjustment and regulatory
activities of the body during exercise;

Sun eys child development and its relationsliip

Discussion centers on sources and instruments

development of

of international export and import financing,

development of working knowledge of
assessments, motor characteristics, and

exchange

physical performance.

to the early school

)

ears: the

the young child from prenatal through age
eight.

62.592

Identification

Needs

of

and Prescription

of the

Young Children

(3)

rates,

balance-of-payments,

governmental regualtions and policies, financial
management, as well as accounting for
international transactions. Prerequisite: 96.3 1
Business Finance.

of

young children and

and mental needs
in

developing

appropriate prescriptive procedures.

62.593

Organization and Administration of

Educational Programs for Young
Children

(3)

Studies the various programs in early childhood

education with emphasis on the expansion
and administration with regard to the selection
of personnel, evaluative techniques, and
curriculum procedures, school law, finance,
and other appropriate subjects.
62.594

Practicum

in

Early Childhood

96.550 Security Analysis and Portfolio
IVIanagement

Advanced treatment of aspects involved in
developing a logical and systematic approach
to analyzing and evaluating t)pes of securities.
Investment strategy and management of an
investment portfolio. Theoretical aspects of
security' analysis and problems involved in
analyzing and evaluating securities within the
context of the type of industry issuing them.
96.599 Special Topics

May
Law

(3)

of advanced topics in
at the graduate level, and permits the
instructor to focus on issues of particular
address a

variet)'

Individually prescribed course of study
activitA-based learning

enrollment.

(6)

and
and practice teaching.

Previous experience and academic
achievement reviewed. Practician proposal
required, and consent ofprogram coordinator
and department chairperson required.
62.595

Individualized Instruction

Classroom

(3)

modes to individualized settings.

Finance (Code 96)
96.525 Financial IVIanagement Decisions

advanced

aids, aging,

the effects of ergogenic

and the environment on physical

performance.
05.577

IVIethods

and Materials

in

Adult

Physical Education

(3)

Emphasizes the academic and technical
knowledge necessan' to conduct health and
fitness programs in public and private agencies.
Students are prepared to assume leadership
and management positions within the health
and fitness industries.
Health Sciences (Code 80)
80.500

Health Sciences Internship

(3-6)

sciences an opportunit)- to apply acquired

knowledge in an on-site practicum experience
under the super\-ision of an appropriately
credentialed preceptor.

(Code 05)
Technology

in

Health/Fitness

financial

History (Code 42)

(3)

Presents the basic principles of software and

hardware usage for exercise science and human
performance t\'pe of environments. Special
emphasis on spreadsheet and data base
modeling of performance tests and evaluations
used in the area of fitness assessment. Utilizes
several common environments as well as
methods of software modification and
hardware interfacing.

(3)

Studies business financial problems and the

of

knowledge of the physiology of

Provides students in die multidisciplinary health

Health and Physical Education

05.500

Analyzes practices, principles, and procedures
for individualizing instruction. Experiences
include procedures for adapting conventional

development

s

human performance,



Principles and Practices for the

instructional

(3)

exercise physiolog}' as applied to adults and

student
(3)

importance and interest to the discipline.
Students should contact the professor prior to

Education

Adult Exercise Physiology

Provides a continuation of basic and advanced
the elder population. Intended to develop

Focuses on techniques of identify ing the
physical, emotional, social,

05.576

05.510

Physiological Assessments

(3)

Studies skills necessary to make rational choices

Soviet Russia

42.452

(3)

Presents a critical analysis of the political,
social, economic, and cultural evolution of the
Soviet

Union and a study of Soviet foreign
Not offered every semester.

policy.

Prerequisite: 42.

42.453

1

13

Problems
America

of

Contemporary Latin
(3)

Analyzes recent events or movements that
may indicate recurrence of historical problems

)

Bloomsburg University

or major developments of international
significance in selected countries of Latin
America. Not offered every semester
42.460/61 Topics

in

European History

(3)

European histoiy.
Seminar-style course studies variety of problems
in European history, in the medieval, early
modem and modem periods. Discusses and
analyzes secondary materials on the history,
philosophy, politics, science and art of a chosen
period. Research paper required. Topics vary
Prerequisite:
from semester to semester.
42.112 or 42.155
Investigates select topics in

M.Ml

History of Labor

in

Specific emphasis on
student materials.
applying instmctional design techniques to
the design and development of instmctional
products in print form.

the United States
(3)

57.551

Advanced

instruction.

Course goes beyond the

in previous courses to simulate a hypothetical

formative and summative evaluation.
In
addition, the course emphasizes learning
theory, cognitive and behavioral approaches

comparison of instmctional
and research evidence that

Provides a survey of the major aspects of

modem

Interactive Graphics

interactive

(3)

computer graphics from

the user perspective. Included are overviews

(3)

introduction and basic

orientation to the use ofinfomiation processing

educational environment. Students

required to investigate the impact of the

computer and associated peripheral devices
on the classroom. Emphasis on the effective
use of available computer resources.
[Vlanagement Information Systems
(3)

Studies information analysis and systems design

from the user's point of view. Students identify
the basic concepts of systems point of view,
organization as a system, information flows,

and nature of management information
systems. Data bases and data base management
systems will be investigated from the manager's
perspective.

92.599

Special Topics

(3)

Examines current or advanced topics in the
field of computer and information systems not
normally examined in depth in other classes.

manipulation of graphical objects, the user
interface, and a basic understanding of the
fundamental implementation algorithms. Not
a programming course, but rather for users of
interactive graphical

57.550

Technology (Code 57)

Instructional Design

(3)

hardware and software.

57.570

Introduction to Interactive

Technologies

(3)

Examines the fundamental concepts of
computer-based learning and information
systems. Specific emphasis is placed on the
design, development, and authoring of
interactive videodisc courseware. Emerging
technologies and their potential impact upon
education and training are also studied.
57.572

Examines the systems approach for the design,
development, and evaluation of instruction
and training materials. Students conduct a
needs assessment and instmctional analysis,
write objectives,
develop instructional
strategies, and develop teacher's guide and

Master's Thesis

(6

Consists of an independent scholarly
investigation in

which the student

designs,

develops, implements, and evaluates a brief

module to address a specific
Under the direction of a faculty
committee, the student identifies a
performance problem in an audience of
interest, and works with a subject matter expert
to design and produce instruction on a
particular topic.
The instmction is later
implemented with the target audience and
evaluated for its effectiveness. The student
then makes the necessary revisions based on
instmctional

the evaluation data.

Designing Multimedia with

HyperCard

(3)

Acquaints the student with the various user,
authoring, and scripting levels of a hypermedia
application program such as HyperCard or
ToolBook. Basic constmcts such as stacks/
books, backgrounds, cards/pages, fields, and
buttons are used in developing multimedia
computer presentations. Applications are

reviewed and developed with emphasis on
good design and programming techniques.
Authoring Systems

I

(3)

Provides a careful, in-depth study of various

(3)

57.599

audience.

57.573
Instructional

Graduate Internship

Allows students to put into practice the theory
that they have learned in previous courses.
Each intemsliip must last at least 1 2 weeks and
must be directly related to the general content
of the master's program.

of the hardware, software, data stmctures,

Information Processing (Code 92)

92.554

Student teams use a
systems approach to design, develop, and
evaluate a comprehensive interactive
computer-based multimedia project.
business environment.

57.590

supports instmctional design practices.

57.560

in the

(3)

and procedures for

effective test items,

role in

A comprehensive

Managing Multimedia Projects

Technology curriculum. Smdents are teamed
together to apply concepts and skills learned

contemporary labor-

Information Processing

57.575

learning outcomes, techniques for writing

management problems and

92.550

systems and authoring languages in an MSSpecific areas of
emphasis include the design and use of
hypermedia applications, characteristics of
various authoring tools, and criteria for
choosing and authoring tool.

Windows environment.

design of instmctional strategies for specific

design models,

labor's changing
our increasingly technological society.
Prerequisite: 3 semester hours in history.

(3)

II

Culminating experience in the Instmctional

to instmction, a

A third of the course is devoted

Authoring Systems

An in-depth smdy ofvarious PC-based authoring

introductory course by elaborating on the

organized labor from the post-Civil War period
to an analysis of

(3)

(57.550) by providing additional information
and practice concerning the design of effective

Surveys the emergence and development of
to the present.

Instructional Design

Serves as a sequel to Instmctional Design

57.574

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PC-based authoring systems and authoring
languages in an MS-DOS environment. Specific
areas of emphasis include types of authoring
software, generalized authoring options,
specific techniques for planning and creating
instmction using the authoring tools, and
principles of effective design of computerbased instmction.

Interdisciplinary Studies (Code 09)
09.401

History and Politics of the

USSR

(3)

Provides sufficient background in history and
political science to enable students to better
understand the USSR. Encompasses some of
the major developments in the Soviet Union
since 1917 employing lectures, films, slides,
guest speakers, readings, and discussion.

09.427

Socialism: Theory and History

(3)

Surveys socialist philosophies from Biblical
times to the present concentrating on the
theories of Marx, Engels, Lenin, and

Mao and

including a review of the major historical events

surrounding

socialist

development.

09.580-589 Special Topics

(1-3)

Provides an opportimit)' for graduate students

from any graduate program to expand

their

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knowledge from a previously learned
experience or to explore a new learning
experience not offered on a regular basis. Each
course carries from 1 to 3 semester hours.
Prerequisites are determined by the instructor.
Graduate Internship

09.590

(1-6)

environment and issues that could enhance an
enterprise's sunival and success.

resources in organizational settings. Emphasis
basic principles of behavior, motivation,

on

and development, leadership, and
performance in organizations.
training

93.558

Social Responsibility and Business
Ethics

(3)

Relates the American business system and

93.599 Special Topics

individual business firms to the social, political,

This course

economic environments. It
examines the powers and responsibilities of

(3)

may address a variety of advanced
Management at the graduate level,

ProNides a work-study experience initially
administrated by an academic faculty- member
and a sponsoring employer. Provides the
opportunity for an internship experience across

tehnological and

topics in

the business system as a major institution within

and permits the instructor to focus on issues of
particular importance and interest to the
discipline.
Students should contact the

disciplines at a graduate level.

the same society.

09.599

Master's Thesis

(3-6)

The course addresses social
responsiveness in the general context of
managerial ethics.
93.560

Law & Legal Elements (Code 98)
98.507

society as well as individual business firms in

Operations Management

(3)

International Legal Environment of

Analyzes of manufacturing and service systems
and application of decision making of

Business

operational policy problems.

(3)

Introduction to public and private international

law

as applied to the increasingly globalized

business environment. Cases include: Trade
law: extraterritorial application of U.S. law:
treat)"

the

NAFTA and

law: U.S. -Japan relations:

GATT; European Union: multinational

corporations:

human rights, communications,

and environmental regulation
international

98.599

sy

in

the

stem.

Special Topics

(3)

Addresses a variety of topics in law and legal
elements and allows the instructor to focus on
appropriate current topics in the accounting
profession.
Students should contact the

93.562

Organizational Theory

(3)

Applies comparative examination of major

approaches to the study of organizations
theories and research fmdings to practical
Topics include sy stems of power
and influence, organization structure,
organizational conflict and cooperation,
individual motivation, group process,
behavioral science research and its implications
situations.

on management.
93.563

Operations Research

(3)

Covers construction and use of qtiantitative
models in business decision making.
93.566

Management (Code

93)

Statistical Analysis

(3)

statistical principles

of data.

93.512

Managerial Economics

(3)

Covers economic analysis of the firm and its
environment; determination of prices, output,
and employment.
93.540

Small Business

Institute

Seminar

SmaU

concepts to practical
decision-making business problems.
in applying theoretical

International

Management

human

aspects of organization, spotlighting
Includes the

the group and the indi\ idual.

fmdings and conceptual models of those who
have conducted empirical behavioral research
and the behaviors of class members. Includes
concepts of roles, norms, cohesive and divisive
processes. Explores social and status aspects
of self-concept, personal perception, goals,
feelings, ego. responsibility, decisions,
conditioning, and personal functioning.

Business Institute Program as well as experience

93.556

(3)

(3)

Provides graduate credit for students
participating in the College of Business'

Organization Behavior

Focuses on internal organizational issues with
recognition given to personal and external
organizational background factors. Deals with

and procedures
basic to research in business and interpretation
Covers

Marine Science (Code 55)
Ecology

55.431

of

Marine Plankton

(3)

Studies phytoplankton and zooplankton in

marine and brackish environments. Qualitative
and quantitative comparisons made between
the plankton populations of various types of
habitats in relation to primary and secondary
productivity.

Problems

55.500

in

Marine Science

(3)

Graduate students may pursue one of the
following options:

Option

A

-

EnroU

course offered

at

in 200, 300, or

400

level

the Marine Science Center in

desire advanced work and
complete, in addition to the regular course
requirements, an approved project in the area
under the direction of the instructor,

which they

'Written permission

from the instructor

is

required.

instructor prior to enrollment.

93.511

professor prior to enrollment.

(3)

Focuses on d> namic changes
business environment and increased foreign
competition that challenge company managers.
Addresses international issues and
understanding of their impact on market,
Develops
products, and services.
understanding of international business
in international

93.581

Business Policies

Examines complex

(3)

industrial situations to

determine best strategies to insure a firm s
long-run sur\ ival and growth in competitive
markets. Emphasizes problem-solving skills,
implementation of optimal decisions, nature
of strategic analysis including selected cases
involving production, pricing, capital

investments and their interaction with other
factors.

93.583

Human Resources Development

(3)

Focuses on current research and theory related
to

management and development of human

OR —
Option B - Enroll in an Independent Research
Project. To be admitted, a student must submit
a research proposal to the academic committee
of the Marine Science Consortium.

The proposal must include the scope and
duration of the proposed research, equipment

and facilities required, and a recommendation
and approval from the student s academic
adviser.

Requires written permission for graduate credit
acceptability from the chairperson of the

graduate committee of the Department of
Biological and Allied Health Sciences before
registering.

Copies of this approval and the instructor's
permission must be forwarded to the academic
director of the Marine Science Center before
the student arrives on station to take the course.

55.540

Environmental Science Education

(3)

Field-oriented approach to environmental

education with special emphasis upon coastal
zones. Students relate their own disciplines to
education for quality environments.
Consideration will be given to sources, facilities,
methods, techniques, and concepts used in

environmental education.

Bloomsburg University

55.541

Biology of Mollusca

The Mollusca

is

82.501

Mathematics (Code 53)

(3)

53.411

of morphological, ecological and behavioral
variations. This course offers an evolutionary,

Continued and advanced study of theorems
and applications of group theory begun in

functional and ecologic approach to studying

abstract algebra. Prerequisite:

Introduction to Group Theory

53

(3)

Research Cruise

53.421

— Biology

in

Advanced Calculus

(3)

Examines theoretical formulations related
roles and role

development and

to

their

applicability to the functional role development

of the clinical nurse specialist. Students use
concepts, principles and strategies inherent in

310.

important group of organisms.

55.570

Role Theory and Development
Nursing Practice

the second largest group of

animals and perhaps the most diverse in terms

this

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(3)

a variety of theories (e.g., systems,

change and

framework

(3)

Presents a rigorous treatment of the concepts

role) to serve as a

three-week session involving planning and
preparations for an oceanographic research
cruise of approximately eight days, actual
execution of the cruise plan on board an ocean
research vessel. Introduces data-processing
techniques and instrumentation used by
Prerequisite:
biological oceanographers.
55-241 or its equivalent, orpermission of the

of limit, continuity, derivative, and integral for

development and enactment of the subroles of

functions of a single real variable. Prerequisite:

practitioner, educator, researcher, leader/

53 226, consent of instructor.

manager and consultant. Leadership principles
are employed as students identify an actual or

A

instructor.

55-593

53.422

Complex Variables

(3)

complex
numbers and theory of functions of a complex
Presents a rigorous treatment of the

(3)

Prerequisites: 53-226, consent of instructor.

Designed to present animal behavior within an
ecological

and evolutionary context. Presents

mathematical and theoretical framework of
behavioral ecology. An in-depth exploration
of the ways in which the behavior of animals is
influenced by the environment, especially with
regard to resource distribution.

potential issue or problem related to a
component of the clinical nurse specialist role

and design

53.451

Introduction to Topology

(3)

Introduces fundamentals of general topology;

elementary

set theory,

topological spaces,

mappings, connectedness, compactness,
completeness, product and metric spaces; nets
and convergence.

82.502

Marketing (Code 97)
53.471
Marketing Management

(3)

Applies managerial process of analysis,
organization, planning and control to marketing
activities marketing concepts analysis of
marketing opportunities, growth and
competitive strategy, marketing information
systems, buyer behavior, and product
development.

Numerical Analysis

(3)

Provides a computer-oriented analysis of
algorithms of numerical analysis. Includes the
topics of non-linear equations, interpolation
and approximation, differentiation and
integration, matrices and differential equations.

Prerequisites:

53-322 and 53-373-

Marketing Research

(3)

Advanced techniques of the

scientific

53.491

Special Topics

in

Mathematics

(3)

as a regular course offering.

analysis

and interpretation).

An

Consent of instructor.
53.576

Computer Graphics

for Instructional

Applications

applied

(3)

orientation for the users of marketing research,

Sequel to 5 3 375 where techniques for creating

reflecting the current trends in the integration

color, graphics,

of

microcomputers and mainframes, and

in

Nursing



and sound are examined and

applied to the development of instructional

international marketing.

computing programs.

97.599

53.592

Nursing Research

(3)

I

nursing research gindings to improve the
quality of health care

Principles

and

and health care delivery.

strategies inherent in scientific

inquiry, critical evaluation and the research
process are applied throughout the course.

Prerequisites: undergraduate courses in

research design and statistics. 82.500, Applied

for Health Professionals, may be
taken prior to or concurrent with this course.
82.504

Advanced Physiology

for

Nursing

Practice

(3)

Presents selected aspects of genetic,
biochemistry, physiology, and pharmacology
as applied to advanced nursing practice.
Functionally relates embryonic, histologic, and
gross anatomical features of certain organ
systems to biochemical and physiological
mechanisms essential for the maintenance of a
stable internal environment. Considers

Special Topics

(3)

Special Topics

(3)

82.500

Television Production and Design (3)

(3)

and methods of

statistical

analysis of data in the health professions.

The

course emphasizes

statistical

of principles and a

way of thinking for health

concepts as a set
high school

Focuses on the practical aspects of planning

professionals. Prerequisites:

and producing video tapes for specific

algebra, basic statistics course or permission of

instructional purposes.

Covers pre-production

planning, production activities, and post-

production editing.

the instructor.

clinical

practice.

Applied Statistics for Health

principles

physiology, biochemistry,

pharmacology, one year of nursing

Professionals

AppUes

27.511

anatomy and

Nursing (Code 82)

instructor prior to enrollment.

Mass Communications (Code 27)

some

deviations from normal metabolism, structure,

and function. Prerequisites: Undergraduate

This course addresses a variety of topics in

marketing and allows the instructor to focus
on appropriate current topics in the accounting
profession.
Students should contact the

(3)

Prepares students to critique, use and extend

Prerequisite:

marketing research procedure (problem
defmition, research design, data collection,

Conceptual Models

Statistics

Presents an area of mathematics not available

97.552

planned change.

Explores theory building and levels of theory,
the relationship of models to theories, the
elements of a model, and major conceptual
models in nursing practice. Students conduct
an in depth analysis of one specific conceptual
model in nursing, as well as design/select a
model for advanced nursing practice in their
area of clinical specialization,

82.503
Prerequisites: 53-226, consent of instructor.

97.551

a proposal for

variable, limits, continuity, analytic functions,

Cauchy-Riemarm equations, contour integrals,
conformal mappings, and applications.

Behavioral Ecology

for the

82.505

Physical Assessment for Advanced

Nursing Practice

(3)

Focuses on knowledge and perspective of
physical assessment of individuals across the
life span to develop a systematic approach to
physical assessment with synthesis of cognitive
knowledge and psychomotor skills. Emphasizes
the wellness component of physical assessment
with reference to major health deviations.

Graduate Studies Catalog

82.506

Page 52

employed

Epidemiology: Concepts and

are

Principles for Contemporary Nursing

adult clients, support

with
stems and variety- of
providers in di\ erse settings to promote, restore
and maintain adult health. Through social,
etliical and political actions, client advocao'
and change process are encouraged to affect
the quality- of adult health care. Weekly seminar

practice as a clinical nurse specialist within a
specialized area of adult health and illness

and methods of the epidemiologic orientation
as the framework for assessing the well-being
populations and designing strategic nursing
inter%'entions based on levels of prevention.

affords students' participation in analyzing

skills,

current adult health care problems, trends/
issues and in evaluating and formulating

for adult clients. Students

Students apply basic epidemiologic research

skills

designs in the investigation, analysis, and

presentations, clinical practicum and course

Practice

(3)

Focuses on the epidemiological model as a
basis for decision making and health promotion
in contemporan- clinical and communit)- health
nursing practice. Presents concepts, principles,

proposed solutions to observed patterns of
health states in contemporan' populations.

undergraduate research,
microbiology and community health nursing.

Prerequisites:

Community Health Nursing

Focuses on the role development of the clinical
nurse specialist in community- health nursing.
Students apply advanced knowledge, skills
and critical thinking in the competent use of
the nursing process with populations and the
community as a whole. Evaluation and
refinement of a model for advanced practice
provide a framework for the student's
development of the multifaceted roles of

(6)

Focuses on the role development of the clinical
nurse specialist in adult health and illness.
Students apply advanced knowledge, skills
and critical thinking in the competent use of
nursing process, therapeutic interv entions. and

technology to administer nursing services to a
specific adult population to facilitate optimal
wellness and to impact on the deliver}- of adult
health care.

model

for

Evaluation and refmement of
advanced practice provide

a
a

framework for holistic care of adult clients and
one's development of the multifaceted roles as
practitioner, educator, consultant and leader/
maruger. Leadership principles and strategies

communication

and \ alues in advanced clinical nursing practice

enhance

their

analysis of current concepts, practices, trends,
issues, health policies

organizational decision making. Prerequisite:

illness.

Management and
Behavior

in

Organizational

Advanced Nursing

Practice

(3)

in

Consent of the

nurse

.

and research in their
enactment as clinical nurse specialists in
the advanced practice of adult health and
role

Prerequisite: 82.512.

instructor.

Management and

82.533

82.514

Independent Study

Behavior

(3)

faculDi' preceptor in
conducting an individualized study related to a

particular area of clinical interest.

82.531
Builds

Community Health Nursing

(6)

II

upon Practicum and concentrates on
I

advanced professional nursing. There is an
emphasis on the students' increasing
independence and self directed learning.
Through the assimilation of additional theor\',

in

Organizational

Health Care Delivery

System

Student works with a

(3)

Seminar format that explores model building
and the future directions of organizational
structures for advanced nursing practice.
Organizational theor>- provides the framework

for

organizational

characteristics and

identifying the organizational strategies

and

structures with greatest potential for promoting

and evaluate community health nursing

performance and organizational
Focuses on organizational
environments and planned change in the health
care deliver)- system. Cotirse may be taught in
another countn- to provide international
aspects.
Prerequisite:
Consent of the

programs and interventions

instructor.

interventions and values as the\' implement

I

critical thinking,

therapeutic inter\entions/technolog>-

advanced practice. Focuses on leadership
theories, strategies for maturation and change,
concepts of power and influence, and

82.505, candidacy- for

research skills, and understand the
development and operationalization of health
policies within communit\- health programs.

Adult Health and Illness Nursing

knowledge,

related to the role ofthe clinical nurse specialist

and

students continue to apply critical thinking,

82.512

facilitated to assimilate additional

theor>- and research in advancing the students'

Explores the concepts of organizational st\ie
and the theories of management behavior

assignments. Prerequisites: 82.501, 82.502,

82.503, 82.504,
M.S.N.

communication

82503,

self-directed learning activities, the

is

.specialist in adult health and illness by
assuming leadership/management positions in
a health care setting and b)- functioning both
independendy and collaboratively with clients,
support systems, other providers and
communit)- in improving the qualit)' of adult
health care. Social, ethical and political actions
are employed in order to initiate and affect
change regarding the development of health
care polio* and its effect on health care Weekly
student-conducted seminars focus on the

of current community- health issues, develop

82.505, 82.506, candidacy for M.S.N.

student

enhanced through seminar

are

enable the students to participate in the analysis

Prerequisites: 82.500, 82.501, 82.502,

Through

expertise in the mtiltifaceted roles of the clinical

practitioner, educator, researcher, consultant

and leader/manager. Leadership principles
and strategies are applied as students assess
and anal^-ze the health status and determinants
of health of populations and the total
community.
Students collaborate and
coordinate with other community' health
ntirses, a variet\" of providers, and clients in a
diversity- of settings to plan and develop
innovative programs designed to meet
identified health needs of risk populations in
the communit)'. Weekly seminars assist and

tlirough independent, self-directed learning.

Research

(6)

I

sy

strategies for health care reform.

82.513
82.511

as students collaborate

risk populations.

therapeutic

skills,

for selected high

effective

growth.

They function independently

and collaboratively with others who influence
the health care environment to improve the

Nursing Research

82.550

II

(3)

to engage in social, ethical

Serves as the culminating experience in the
Students synthesize knowledge
program.
drawn from core and clinical course work to

which

expand on the research prospectus developed

health of the communit)-. Students continue
initiate

and political actions
and effect change at the

community' level. Interventions that assist in
the development of public policy- based on the
assessed needs of populations are stressed.
Weekly seminars continue to focus on the
analysis of current

community

health issues,

leadership in the development of health policy

and research in the advanced practice in
community' health nursing. Prerequisite:
82511.
82.532

Adult Health and Illness Nursing

In developing a
Nursing Research I.
comprehensiv e proposal, students conduct an
extensive review and critique of relevant
in

literature,

formulate a conceptual or theoretical

framework and select an appropriate research
The course is
design and methodology.
presented in a seminar format with open forum
defense of the proposal serving as a
comprehensive examination. Prerequisite:
All course work in the nursing major

II

(6)

Concentrates on advanced professional nursing

82.590

Upon

Thesis

(6)

successful completion of 82.550,

.

Bloomsburg University

students who choose to carry out their research

Ptiysics

44.440

(Code 54)

study may enroll in thesis as an elective option.
Prerequisite:

82.550

54.421

Systems (Code 94)

Office

Solid State Physics

(3)

Examines physical properties of matter in the
solid state. Reviews basic quantum concepts,
crystal structure, electrons in metals, electrical

94.500

Office

An overview

Systems and Information

of office systems

and

technology,



procedures

(3)

people,

within

organizational and environmental contexts.

Provides an understanding of the evolving role

band theory,
and the p-n junction. Studies dielectric and
magnetic properties of matter. Three hours of
class per week. Prerequisite: 54.310, 54.314;
Mathematics 53.225.
conductivity, semiconductors,

94.510

Systems Applications

(3)

Discusses applications of office automation

technologies to enhance productivity of office

employees from support personnel to
managers. Hands-on experience includes
comparative and selective techniques for
hardware and software, as well as an evaluation
of appropriate training materials for support

Provides application of communication

(3)
skills

professionals who work in
environments with automated information and
communication systems. Topics include: oral
and written reports, systems-related documents
(reports, proposals, procedures), research
methods, and information technology.
for those

Explores the constitutional limitations, citizen
expectations and myths surrounding these
institutions.

44.446

Constitutional

Law

(3)

I

federal-state relationships. Offered fall semester

thermodynamics, thermodynamics of simple
systems, introduction to kinetic theory, and
statistical thermodynamics. Three hours of
class perweek. Prerequisite: 54.2 12, or 54. 1 12
with consent of instructor; Mathematics

only.

53.225.

54.450

Introduction to

Quantum Mechanics
(3)

Administrative Communications

legislative relationships, constitutional issues.

(3)

Thermodynamics

personnel.

94.520

(3)

Presents concepts and principles of classical

54.422
Office

The President and Congress

Reviews presidential and congressional politics,
public policy-making roles, executive-

Analyzes the evolution, structure, andfunction
of the Supreme Court, concentrating on a case
study approach of the court's interpretations
of the powers of the president. Congress, and

of the office as a key information systems
center.

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Examines the development and interpretation
of Schroedinger's wave mechanics, its
mathematical formalism, and the results and
predictions of this

quantum theory as applied

hydrogen
atom, and multi-electron atoms. Three hours
class per week.
Prerequisite: 54.310;
Mathematics 53-225.
to one-dimensional systems, the

44.447

Constitutional

Law

Studies the decisions of the

(3)

II

Supreme Court

as

they are related to the individual and the
government, concentrating on nationalization
of the Bill of Rights, rights of persons accused
of crimes, equal protection, and voting rights.
Offered spring semester only.

44.448

Judicial Process

(3)

Studies policy-making by the federal courts,
primarily the

Supreme Court. Analyzes nature

of the policy-making ftinction as well as the

impact of policy-making on American society.
44.452

State and Local

Government and

Politics

(3)

Presents a description and analysis of state and

94.530

Telecommunications

local legislatures, executives,

(3)

Political

Introduction to telecommunications in the

business environment. Topics include:
area
networks,
communications media, hardware, and
software.

local

Management

issues

and

practical

applications are an integral part of the course.

Emphasizes

the
application
of
telecommunications to facilitate information
interchange in whatever form the information
takes: voice, data, text, and image.
94.540

Training and Oevelopment

(3)

Applies theories of learning and instructional

procedures to education and training of
employees in office systems. Topics include:
instructional design, strategies, technology,

and implementation, evaluation, and
management of training with the organizational
structure.

94.550

Integrated Office Systems

(3)

Capstone course of office systems curriculum.

The Development
Thought

during the last semester ofthe degree program
Prerequisite:
the instructor.

94.500, 94.540 or consent of

of Political

judiciaries;

and problems. Offered spring semester

in political

44.409

philosophy

American

Political

Thought

(3)

Analyzes the relationship of American political
thought to contemporary political science by
using traditional materials in an historical,
chronological way but reworking them to
show their relation and relevance to actions

and

institutions.

Covers main ideas of the

leading political thinkers in America from the

Colonial period to the present.

44.437

only.

(3)

A serious in-depth look at higher-level questions

Public Administration Applications

44.458

U.S. Foreign Policy

(3)

Analyzes substance, methods, and purposes of
U.S. foreign policy including the determinants
of policy, policy-making machinery, and
implementation matters.

44.464

Government and

Politics of Ireland
(3)

Surveys 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.

(3)

Puts into practice the theory of public
administration by using simulations and cases.
Offered spring semester only.
44.438

Public Personnel Administration

Includes a synthesis and an application of

concepts related to current office systems
topics. Students should enroll in this course

and

the myths and realities of state and local politics;

intergovernmental relations; current policies

44.405

telephony, data codes, protocols, network

architectures,

Science (Code 44)

Examines public service

(3)

as a career, the

personnel needs of national, state, and local
governments; civil service law, personnel
systems; and current problems in the public
service.

44.487

International

Law and Organizations
(3)

Examines the nature of international law and
politics and surveys basic issues in
contemporary international law. The course
also examines the process of international
organizations and selected issues.
44.490

Independent Study
Science

in Political

(3)

Provides for individualized reading, research,

Graduate Studies Catalog

Page 54

and reporting under conditions of minimal
supen ision. Projects must have departmental
approval and be under way by the end of the
first

week

making. Class size limited to 20 students.
48.101 and consent of the
instructor. Offered spring semester only.

Prerequisite:

of a session.

Seminar

in

Government and

Politics
(3)

Examines selected government and politics in
an attempt to review and unifj' theories and
methods of political science. Emphasizes
individual research projects.

Professional Studies (Code 79)
79.591

Research

in

based assessment, and informal diagnostic
techniques; analysis of extreme reading
application of practical remediation
techniques; discussion of how to adapt
instructional techniques to test results, a clinical
environment, and a classroom.
disabilities;

48.453
44.492

interpretation of standardized tests, curriculum-

Education

(3)

methods and techniques used in
educational research; development and
Studies

Organizational Psychology

(3)

Describes the application of psychological
theory and research to the study of industrial,
business, profit, and nonprofit service, military,

and governmental organizations. Emphasizes
the interaction of individual perceptions, group
dynamics, and organizational climate and
strategies to maximize the satisfaction and
effectiveness of each component within and
between complex organizations. Prerequisite:
48.101, 48.253, and consent of instructor.
Offered spring semester only.

Clinical Practicum

(3)

I

age students who have reading and/or learning
difficulties; focuses on self-help strategies
related to decoding, comprehension, oral
reading, and study

emphasizes the

skills;

application of clinical strategies to curriculum
materials

48.464

interpretation of statistical data and application

Advanced Experimental Design

(3)

Presents an advanced consideration of the

to professional problems.

63.543

Clinical experience in diagnosing and
remediating the reading difficulties of school-

and homework; written summary

reports required.

63541,

Prerequisites: 63.540,

63. 548 plus consent ofclinic director.

planning, conduct, and evaluation of research

79.593

studies

in

Human

Diversity

(3)

Designed for teachers seeking an advanced
degree in education. Broadly based and fieldbased oriented. Provides additional
opportunities to integrate new learning and
classroom experiences in these areas: human
development, language and culture, learning
modes and stales, multicultural and exceptional
sfjdies, and an understanding of the social and
cultural milieu.

79.599

Ttiesis

(6)

Student demonstrates ability to employ
accepted methods of educational research in
the solution or intensive study of some problem
area of interest or concern.

The problem

area

and biological sciences,
employing parametric and non parametric
statistics. Emphasizes inferential statistics,
design, analysis, interpretation, and computer
in the behavioral

Prerequisites: 48.101, 48.160,
48.281, 48.282, or consent of the instructor.
utilization.

is

pursuing.

Psychology (Code 48)
48.406

Independent Study

in

Psychology

(3)

instructor

48.497

and departmental approval.

Psychology Practicum

(1-15)

Provides application of psychological
knowledge through study, observation, and
practice in a community. May be repeated for
Prerequisites:

instructor.

Human

Studies the historical and contemporary

Theories

of

Learning

learning systems and models

which

(3)

yield

of Personality

Prerequisites: 63-540,

63.545

Organization and Administration of

Reading Programs (K-12)

(3)

For classroom teachers, reading specialists,
and resource room specialists who are involved
with a school district's reading program;
emphasizes a working knowledge of
certification requirements, job descriptions,
guidelines for programs funded through federal
or state agencies, resources for exemplary

reading programs, program evaluation, and
parent involvement.

Reading (Code 63)
63.540

self,

and

learning points of view. Prerequisite: 48.101,

48.160, 48.281, or consent of instructor.
Offered fall semester only.
in

Group

Introduction to the Teaching of
(3)

Focuses on recent research and trends and
provides an historical perspective of reading
instruction; designed to develop a knowledge
base and instructional competence with
different programs and approaches to reading
instruction.

norm-setting, leadership, problem solving, role

playing cooperation/competition, and decision

the Content Areas

63.541

(3)

in

Reading

(3)

in the study of

recent research in the field of reading as it is
applied to curriculum, instructional materials,

and procedures of teaching reading.
63.548

Reading Instruction
Learner

for the At-Risk
(3)

Emphasizes methodology related to improving
skills of at-risk learners: provides
an overview of how Pennsylvania laws and atrisk learners affect classroom instruaion; topics

the reading

Diagnosis and Prescription

in

Reading

Emphasizes

Seminar

Advanced independent work

(3)

Offers on-going experience on topics including

in

for content area instruction in grades 4-12;

63.547

Reading

personality. Considers personality from
psychoanalytic, social, individual,

Reading

Presents theory and related teaching strategies

and strategies for improving
comprehension, vocabulary, and study skills.

(3)

study of theories explaining
development, structure, and organization of

63.546

evaluations,

critical

Processes

reading instruction.

topics include the reading process, textbook

principles for practical application.

instructor.

Laboratory Training

Practicum I, provides
experience with different age/grade levels and
in 63.543, Clinical

(3)

48.576

48.451

reports required;

director.

Requires
reports and discussions of current research
and may be repeated with change in topic.
Prerequisite:
48.101 and consent of the

Provides a

summary

when combined with the experiences acquired

of technical psychological literature or
empirical manipulation of variables in the field
or laboratory under supervision of a psychology
faculty member. Requires written report on
results of study. Prerequisites: Consent of the

Consent of the

significant topics in psychology.

Theories

(3)

1!

applying a remedial

63.541, 63.543, 63-548 and consent of clinic

Provides for an advanced consideration of

48.436

setting; written

in

Studies a topic via either review and research

a total of 15 semester hours.

Psychology Seminar

Clinical Practicum

experience

practical application of various theories of

48.466

selected for the research project must be related
to the curriculum that the student

63.544
Clinical

the

(3)

administration

and

include historial and current theories and
research

on

at-risk learners,

diagnostic tests.

Bloomsbiirg University

learning modalities, exemplary programs,

and

adapting instruction.

63.549

Teaching Reading

to the Hearing
Impaired/Language Handicapped

Child

(3)

methods, and materials
of teaching reading to hearing impaired/
language handicapped mdividuals; awareness
of research and clinic practices which can be
applied to classroom settings.
Literature, Literacy

and Culture

lead

to

environmental

particularly water,

(3)

Examines psychological aspects of literacy
development and implications for teaching
reading, writing, listening, and speaking across

Sociology of Deviant Behavior

Evaluates the presence and function of deviance
in society. Includes

mental

illness

and various

types of crime and stigmatized behavior.

Examines

how

therapeutically

handled
through

deviance is
and legally

Sociology of Aging
its

and punishment.

In-depth discussion of cognitive and behavioral

45.500

Sociology of Mass Communication
(3)

effects of mass media, especially television,

Work Processes

Utilizes problem-solving interventions in small

Social

(3)

II

groups integrating social work knowledge,
skills, and values. Offered fall semester only.

Middle and Junior High Schools

(3)

Inquires into the role of early secondary

education by analyzing historical trends,
curricular patterns, instructional designs,

and

organization unit.

Emphasis on teacher behavior, student values
and attitudes, and instructional designs peculiar
to junior high, middle, and intermediate
schools.

65.560

Development

Secondary

of the

School Curriculum

Problems

related

(3)

experimentation, and improvement of
curriculum practices in the secondary school.
Evaluating Teaching

65.571

in

Middle and

Secondary Schools

(3)

Improvement of instruction through
analysis.

self

Micro-teaching techniques, planning

dimensions, self-appraisal techniques.
Designed for teachers with special reference
to the

work of cooperating

assessment and intervention with primary
emphasis on ecological systems. Covers
knowledge of rudimentary assessment and
intervention skills for problem solving with
families.

Social Welfare Policy

Independent Study
Education

in

Secondary
(1-6)

See course description for 60.581.

United States cross-culturally compared
in other societies. Specific
institutions selected depending on the interest
in the

with those

45.513

Offered spring semester only.

adolescent's social interactions in groups and

Seminar

in

(1-6)

Computer Applications

in

U.S. society

Sciences

(3)

45.523

An introduction to computer use for the social

Social Indicators

(3)

on systematic step-by-step understanding,
analysis, and preparation of social indicators at
the federal, state, and local levels of social

The Contemporary American
Community

(3)

and
interpretation of statistical results.
Prerequisites: 45.260 or similar statistics
course. Offered spring semester only.

dynamics of community life, its institutions,
organizations, and people within the context
of the development of post-industrial society.

translating questions into data analysis

45.525
45.467

Population Problems

human population,

(3)

major theories,
and future
developments of population, and impacts of
population problems on society as influenced
by vital processes.
its

Social Service Planning

(3)

Provides an advanced consideration of the
development of social

of the social

Current Social Issues

(3)

Analyzes current social issues and solutions
offered to solve them. Explores issues and
solutions within the broad framework of the
social sciences and specific framework of
sociological and anthropological data.
Sociology of Work

(3)

Focuses on structure and organization of
industrial and post-industrial societies and the

of the social effects of social policy, planning,

relationship between work organizations
within communities and society. Presents a
sociological examination of work and the milieu
of the worker. Course focuses on formal and
informal work organizations, worker job

and services on people

satisfaction,

local levels of organization.

Reinforces and extends earlier learning in
research techniques and methods by focusing

with special emphasis on the

An advanced examination

and implementation of social
and/or human services at federal, state, and

45.441

(3)

sciences (through use of SPSS). Emphasizes

policy, planning,

Sociology (Code 45)

American Society

the Social

social context of the

See course description for 60.583.

in

institutions.

45.465

45.468

Secondary Education

Adolescents

Studies the role of adolescents in contemporary

45.578
65.583

(3)

(3)

distributions composition, changes,

65.581

Social Institutions

Sociological examination of major institutions

Frameworks for analyzing social and economic
policies presented with special focus on
legislative, judicial, and administrative policies.

Studies

teachers.

45.511

of students and faculty.

45.453

development,

to

field.

(3)

Surveys the major theoretical models for family

Instructional Strategies in the

tliis

Family Counseling

on

audiences, the social structure of
communications industry, particularly its
influence on media content and the political
use of mass media. Students critique the latest
research articles in the

45.451

Curriculum Development and

(3)

major theoretical themes,
patterns of living, socio-psychological and
cultural consequences of aging. Examines the
contemporary issues, problems, and programs
Studies aging,

of the aging.

needs of diverse learners.

Secondary Education (Code 65)

45.490

institutionalization and treatment. Attempts to
provide a broad theoretical perspective as well
as concrete examples of deviance in any society.
Examines current methods of rehabilitation

45.450

personnel structure of

pollution,

energy and other resource depletion, and

(3)

the curriculum; addresses the instructional

65.530

deterioration,

and noise

air,

increasing population density.

45.443

Principles, practices,

63.550

policy planning and analysis. Promotes
understandmg of social indicators and the use
of these indicators within all levels of society.

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A critical analysis

in a service-oriented,

post-industrial society.

45.474

Contemporary Environmental Issues
(3)

Examines some major human problems

that

and

dissatisfaction.

Graduate Studies Catalog

Page 56

secondary students. Math education software,
manipulatives, games, and materials will be

Special Education (Code 70)
70.501

70.550

Administration and Supervision of

Teaching Methods

for Individuals

with Mild and Moderate Disabilities,

evaluated and utilized.

Elementary

(3)

Education for Exceptional Individuals

70.526

Transition Services for Individuals

(3)

Application of the fundamental principles of
school administration and supen ision to the
areas of exceptionality' and to problems unique
to each. School law. teacher recruitment, inser\ ice education, organization and integration

of special education and ancillan- ser\'ices,
evaluation of special provisions, and finance as

with Special Needs

(3)

Presents an overview of methodology and
sen ice structures that facilitate the successful

from school to adult

transition

living for

individuals with special needs. Examination of
individual vocational assessment,

development

these bear on special education.

of functional vocational curriculum, and the
instruction of vocational competencies will be

70.502

content focus. Issues related to the transition
planning process are presented.

Mental Retardation

(3)

Intensive review of research pertaining to
etiolog)'

Language Arts
Special Needs

70.533

of mental retardation, classification

systems, and diagnosis. Includes study of brain
injur)', familial

retardation, research on learning

and evaluation of psychological
Criteria distinguishing mental retardation

characteristics,
tests.

from other problems.
70.505

Seminar

Facilitates

in

Learning Disabilities

(3)

an in-depth study of the behavioral

and cognitive development of
children with specific learning disabilities.
characteristics

Intended for students seeking a master' s degree
with concentrated emphasis in learning
disabilities.
Enrollment limited to students
with the necessary- prerequisites and the
approval of the instructor.
70.506

Introduction to Early Intervention

(3)

Presents an overview of the field of early
inter\'ention, including historical perspectives,
philosophies of early intervention, influences

of disabilities on the development of young
children and early inter%'ention models.

70.516

Psychology

Of Exceptional

Individuals

(3)

Symptomatology personality formation and
developmental and therapeutic consideration
for the exceptional indi\'idual.

for

Students with
(3)

Will provide preservice teachers with a

comprehensive overview of skills, assessment,
and strategies for teaching listening, speaking,
reading, and written expression. A holistic
philosophy for teaching language arts will be
Students will prepare a portfolio of
resources and "best practices" for teaching
language arts to students with special needs.
stressed.

70.534

Learning Disabilities

(3)

Study of characteristics and symptoms of
specific learning disorders.

Introduction to

diagnostic and educational procedures used

with learning disorders.
Emphasis on
perceptual and conceptual factors in the
development of language skills. For individuals
who have not had a course in learning

Diagnostic and Remedial

Techniques

(3)

Diagnostic and remedial techniques and
instruments used with children in special
education programs. Critical evaluation of
applicability of each to the child in relation to
causes and conditions of exceptionality.
Development of skills in interpreting and
writing case histories and reports in selection

70.522

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

Assessment and Remediation of
Mathematics for Special Needs
Students

(3)

Provides an overview of the concepts of

hierarchy of skills, computation, and
application of addition, subtraction,

in tests

and measurements or its equivalent.

70.547

-

Students will
administer and interpret achievement,
diagnostic and curriculum-based mathematics
assessment.
Emphasis on development of
remedial math programs, adaptations of math
curriculum for special needs students and
design of a functional mathematics curriculum
for moderately disabled students.
Students
evaluate, design, and implement a math
program for elementary, middle school and/or

Individuals
(3)

Provides an introduction to technology as it is
being applied to meet the needs of exceptional
individuals.

Both simple and high technology

solutions are explored as they relate to meeting

the needs of individuals with mental, physical,

sensory and communication disabilities. Topics
include instructional tools and adaptations,

environmental interfaces, prosthetics, as well
as data

teacher, practice collaborative problem solving

and selecting and adapting instructional
materials for students with special needs.

70.551

Teaching Methods for Individuals
with Mild and Moderate Disabilities,

Secondary

(3)

Will familiarize students with a variety of
instructional techniques used to enhance the

learning process of individuals with disabilities
at

the secondary level. Information pertaining

to current issues in secondary special education

and their impact on service delivery
be discussed.
70.552

will also

Projects in Special Education

(3)

Designed to further a student s own interest
and competency in an area of special education
for the exceptional child. Library research or

individual projects involving service to the

may be agreed upon and
conducted under supervision of a staff member.
exceptional person

70.556

The Mentally Gifted Individuals

(3)

Principles and practices that are modifying

school programs to conser\ e and develop to
optimum degree the capabilities of the
more able individuals. Covers teaching
techniques and devices used effectively in
both the elementary and the secondary school.

and productivity

tools.

70.559

Seminar

in

Education of Exceptional

Individuals

(3)

Research oriented and devoted to problems in
the education of exceptional individuals. The

problems may be theoretical and practical.
Consideration given to problems of interest to
the student.

70.562

Issues of Individuals with Physical
Disabilities

(3)

Provides information and experience with
educationally relevant motor disabilities.

Technology and Exceptional

multiplication, division, fractions, decimals,

time, and measurement.

learning needs and abilities. Provides awareness
of role expectations of the special education

the

disabilities.

70.544

Presents principles for effective teaching
techniques and current best practices
applicable to elementary students with diverse

Covers normal motor development; formal
and informal assessment of motor skills and
problems: developmental and corrective
preschool and elementary school programs;
conditions resulting in severe motor disabilities,
self-care, academic, and psycho-social aspects
of physical disabiliU'; prevocational. and
vocational adjustment of the physically
handicapped; and current issues related to
research and litigation.

Bloomsburg University

Reading and Interpreting Research

70.565

in

Special Education

(3)

Aids the student in reading, understanding,

each student. Supervised demonstrations are
an integral part of the course.
74.567

and

results of statistical

and evaluating the

study of some problem area of interest or
concern. The research project must be related
to the exceptional person.

questions that can be answered by various
statistical procedures,

and the development of an
detect misuse of statistics.
designs,

ability to

Foundations of Behavior Disorders

70.570

(3)

Covers characteristics of children with behavior
disorders, approaches to remediation, general
principles of classroom management simulated
,

problem

solving, ideal

academic models

for

children with behavior disorders, research
findings,

70.572

and sources of information.
Seminar on Behavior Disorders

Seminar group composed of those
to read

who wish

applications, as well as future directions,

moral

and more advanced systems of
management and instruction.

issues,

Seminar

Current Issues

in

in

Special

Education

in

Special Education

(3)

Graduate experience for students in a setting
with exceptional persons. Student spends a
minimum of eiglit hours per week in practicum
and meets regularly in a seminar fashion with
the university instructors.
(3-6)

Internship in special education.

Supervision

to take place in schools or educational situations

under supervision of the local supervisor and
graduate faculty.
Special Workshop

I

(1-6)

Temporary special workshop seminars
designed to focus on contemporary trends,
topics,

and problems

in the field of special

education. Lecturers, resource speakers, team
teaching, field experience and practicum,

media, and related techniques.

workshops are funded
70.599

(3)

Involves a study of basic sign language
vocabulary and fmgerspelling techniques used
in communication with deaf/hard of hearing

Emphasis on developing proper
expressive and receptive skills.

new

Usually

projects.

Master's Research Paper

74.568

Advanced American Sign Language
(3)

Study of the expressive and receptive
components of American Sign Language with
an emphasis on communicating with the deaf.
74.569

Curricular Subjects for the Deaf/Hard

Examines

Hearing

(3)

practices, content,

and methods of

teaching school subjects to the deaf/hard of
hearing with emphasis on content and methods
rather than theory.

(6)

opportunity to employ accepted methods of
educational research in the solution or intensive

74.570

Student Teaching with the Deaf/Hard
of

74.560

Student Teaching with the Deaf/Hard
of

Hearing

(3)

I

Provides an opportunity to work with deaf/
hard of hearing children and/or adults.
Emphasis on speech and language remediation

of

deaf/hard

of

hearing

Prerequisites: 74.564,

74.564

individuals.

74.566,

and 74.567

Speech

for the

Deaf/Hard

of

Hearing

Hearing

(6)

II

Evaluates hearing losses affecting the
communicational, educational, and vocational
adjustment of individuals tlirough supervised
observation, classroom practice, and practicum
experience. Students are assigned to approved
private and public programs for the deaf/hard
of hearing and work with selected professionals
in education of the deaf/hard of hearing,
following the same schedules and assuming
responsibilities similar to those of professionals.

(3)

Study of the principles and techniques used in
development and formation of English speech

sounds by the synthetic and analytic methods
with special consideration given to production,
classification, and transmission of speech
sounds. Supervised demonstrations and
practicums are an integral part of the course.
74.565

Internship'

70.596,597,598

presentations are an integral part of this course.

of

Problems and Trends
the Deaf/Hard of

70.595

(3)

(3)

Designed to help students identify counseling
needs of communicatively disabled individuals
and their families and to provide basic, shortterm counseling. Students introduced to various
counseling strategies in individual and group
settings as appropriate to schools and speech
and hearing clinics.
74.501 Introduction to Sign Language

of

planning. Supervised demonstrations and

(3)

forum to review
and analyze current trends and issues in special
education. The content of the course will
change as current trends and issues emerge.
Practicum

of

(concurrently)

Will provide students with a

70.591

Counseling Needs

Deaf/Hard

Study of structured approaches to teaching
spoken and written language, of language
assessment devices and appropriate lesson

Hearing Loss (Code 74)

Communicatively Disordered
Individuals and Their Families

Group reads

research and discusses implications for

70.575

74.490

in

for the

II

individuals.

(3)

and discuss current material related to

the area of behavior Didorders.

new

Studies

a knowledge ofthe basic

steps of hypothesis testing, analysis and
comparison of excellent and poor research

Language
Hearing

behavioral research carried out by others.

Covers a working knowledge of basic statistical
terms, an introduction to the type of research

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Teaching
Hearing

Arrangements relating to student interest
must be approved by program adviser.
Permission of curriculum coordinator
required.

74.580

Independent Study and Research

Permits students to

work under

(3)

close faculty

guidance on library study of specified areas or
individual research projects

when

particular

in

(3)

Focuses on current practices and trends in
education and welfare of the deaf/hard of
hearing. Concerned with psychology, social
adjustment, educational achievement, political
and social viewpoints, learning problems, and

needs cannot be met by registration in regularly
scheduled courses.
74.581

Independent Study and Research

(3)

See course description for 74.580.

74.584

vocational competence of deaf/liard of hearing.

Research in Education
Hard of Hearing

of the Deaf/
(3)

New techniques and methodologies.
74.599
74.566

Language
Hearing

I

for the

Deaf/Hard

of

(3)

Study of the principles and techniques used in
the development and correction of language
for the deaf/hard of hearing. Student
familiarized with leading systems of natural
language development designed for the deaf/
hard of hearing. The step-by-step development
of at least one language system is required for

Master's Thesis

(3

-

6)

Graduate Studies Catalog

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Administration and Faculty

Administration

JESSICA sledge KOZLOFF, President, B.S.,
M.A., University of Nevada-Reno;
Ph.D., Colorado State University

CAROL MATTESON, Interim Provost and Vice
President for Academic Affairs,
Slippery

Rock

B.S.,

Interim Assistant Vice President for Graduate
Studies and Research

State College; M.S.,

University of Oregon; Ph.D., University

Council of Trustees

of Pittsburgh

Robert W. Buehner Jr.

(as of March 1994)
Kevin M. O Connor

Ramona
Gerald

Plains

Malinowski

Chairperson
Berwick
Vice Chairperson
Mount Carmel

Atherton Jr.

Wilkes-Barre

H. Alley

E.

Secretary!

James

Graduate Council

T.

HAROLD

J. BAILEY, Professor, Mathematics
and Computer Science and Director,

Institute for Interactive

Technolo-

A.

GEORGE

BERTELSEN, Associate
Communication Studies
P.

CHAMURIS,

Professor,

Associate Professor,

Biological and Allied Health Sciences

ROGER W.

ELLIS, Associate Professor, Busi-

ness Education and Office Adminis-

WILUAM GRUTZKUHN,

student representa-

Business Eduction and Office

Administration, 1993-94

ROBERT B. KOSLOSKY, Professor, Art
LINDA M. LEMURA, Associate Professor,
Health, Physical Education, and Athletics

Scranton

Anna Mae Lehr
James H. McCormick

Bloomsburg

John McDaniel

Bloomsburg
Sunbun'

Ex-OJficio

Gail A. Zurick

HSIEN-TUNG

LIU, Dean,

CoUege of Arts and

Sciences

HOWARD

K.

MACAULEY,Dean, College of

Interim Dean, College of Business

EDWARDJ. POOSTAY, Professor, Curriculum
and Foundations

CARROLL J. REDFERN,

Professor,

Communi-

cation Disorders and Special Education

MINOO TEHRAN],

tration

tive,

Feasterville

Professional Studies

gies

DALE

Danville

LaRoy G. Davis
John J. Haggerty

Associate Professor, Man-

agement
PATRICL\ B. TORSELLA,

Assistant Professor,

Nursing

MEHMET UVEY, student representative, MBA
1994

,

,,

Bloomsburg University

CHARLES THOMAS WALTERS,

Accounting
RICHARD

BAKER,

L.

fessor, B.Mus.,

Professor, B.S., M.B.A.,

Associate Pro-

DePaul University;

B. S., University

Boston

Professor, B.S.,

Bloomsburg Uni-

DENNIS

HWANG,

B.

C. P.A.

,

Associate Professor,

M.A.,Ph.D., University of Oklahoma.

RICHARD W. SCHRADER, Assistant Professor,

St.

The Pennsylvania

P.

CHAMURIS, Associate Professor,
Community College;

A. A.S., Dutchess

B. S., State University of

New

York

Albany; M.S. James Madison University;

Florida State University.

Ph.D., State University of

,

New

THOMAS F. ALETO,

Assistant Professor, B.A.,

University' of Notre
sity of Illinois,

DAVID

Dame; M.A., Univer-

of

Urbana-

Illinois,

JUDITH

Green

Grand Rapids Junior College; B. A. M. A.
Michigan State University; Ph.D.,
Georgetown University.
ROBERTR. REEDER, Associate Professor, B.A.,

Professor, B.S., Bowl-

PHILUP

B.S.,

Arizona State University.
Assistant Professor, B.S.,

M.A., Rider College; Ed.D.,

Temple Uni-

versity.

JANICE C. KEIL, Assistant Professor, B.S. M.Ed.
Bloomsburg State College; Ed.D. Temple
,

State University; M.A., Ph.D.,

State University of

Professor, A. A.,

ELUS, Associate Professor,

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

,

DOWNING,

P.

ing

MINDERHOUT,

J.

University.

Urbana-Champaign; Ph.D.,

University
Champaign.

of Colorado.

ROGER W.

JAMES E. COLE, Professor, B.A., M.A., Western
Michigan University; Ph.D., Illinois State

University.

Associate Professor,

Florida State University; M.Ed.,

DENNIS O. GEHRIS,

Forestry.

College;

of New York

University of Florida; Ed.D., University

York,

College of Environmental Science and

Anthropology

Associate Professor,

Temple

DITTMAN,

A.

B.S.,

at

M.A. Central Michigan University; Ph.D.,
,

State University.

Community

Albany; Ed.D.,

at

NANCY

B.S.,

State College; D.Ed.,

B. S., M.S., State University

B.S.,

Joseph's College; Ph.D., Cornell Uni-

GEORGE

Bloomsburg

A. A.S., Dutchess

ARDIZZI, Assistant Professor,

P.

Systems

DONNA J. COCHRANE,

versity.

Michigan State University;

C.P.A., B.A.,

University.

ELLEN M. CLEMENS, Associate Professor,
M.S.,

Sciences

Chengchi University;

B.A.,

State University.

Biological and Allied Health
JOSEPH

Ed.D., University of Pittsburgh.

Auburn

Office

Associate Profes-

Edinboro State College; M.S.,

The Pennsylvania

Bucknell University;

versity; M.S.B.A.,

WILSON JR.,

T.

sor, B.S.,

of

Idaho.

BUREL GUM,

University of Michigan.

KENNETH

of Wisconsin; M.S.B.A.,

University-, Ph.D., University

Ph.D.,

Business Education and

,

MICHAELC. BLUE, Associate Professor, C.P.A.

MARGARET TUX, Assistant Professor, B.S., M.S.,

M.S.,

M.F.A., University of Wisconsin; Ph.D.,

Bloomsburg University; Ph.D. The Pennsylvania State University; C.P.A.,C.M.A.

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FARBER,

New York at Buffalo.

University.

JOHN J.

OLIVOJR., Professor,

B.S.,

Davis and

Professor, B.S., King's

Elkins College; M.Ed., Trenton State

College; M.S., Boston College; Ph.D.,

College; Ph.D., Michigan State Univer-

Catholic Llniversity of America.

sity.

A.

,

M.S.,

GEORGE J. GELLOS, Associate Professor, B.S.,
Mulilenberg College; M.S., Ohio Univer-

The Pennsylvania State University;

Ph.D.,

sity;

M.A., University of Colorado.

DEE ANNE WYMER, Assistant Professor, B.A.,
M.A., Ph.D., The Ohio State University.

The Pennsylvania

versity.

C. fflLL, Professor, B.S., M.S.,

Illinois State University;

KARL

sity

A.

BEAMER, Associate

Kutztown

Professor, B.S.,

State College; M.F.A.,

The

Special Education
DL\NNE

FREDERICK

Art

Communication Disorders and

State Uni-

Ph.D., Univer-

of Louisville.

CAROL

BURNS,

B.

Assistant Professor, B.S.,

Ed.D., University of Pittsburgh.

JUDITH KIPE-NOLT, Assistant Professor, B.A.,
Messiah College; M S, Ph.D., The Penn-

THOMAS

burg

CLARK,

Assistant Professor, B.F.A.,

MARK

ROBERT B. KOSLOSKY, Professor, B.S., M.Ed.,
State College; Ph.D.,

L.

NAGEL,

Professor, B.F.A., Coo-

per Union; M.F.A., Pratt

CHRISTINE M. SPERUNG, Associate
sor, B.A., M.A., University

Ph.D.,

Brown

LOUIS

University of Maryland; M.F.A.,
Institute of Art.

Associate Professor,

B.F.A., University

Indiana University.

of Hartford; M.F.A.,

CROWELL

JR, Associate Profes-

Southern Connecticut

ARTHURG.DlGNAN,AssistantProfessor,B.A.,

New

Gallaudet Llniversity, M.S., California

V.

MINGRONE,

State University, M.Ed., East Central

Professor, B.S., SUp-

Washington

State

PARSONS, Associate Professor, B.S.,
M.S., Ph.D., The Ohio State University.
CYNTHLV A. SURMACZ, Professor, B.S., The
E.

Pennsylvania State University; Ph.D.,
Milton

Connecticut.

State University.

University; Ph.D.,

JAMES

R.

sor, B.S., M.S.,

State University; Ph.D., University of

University.

VERA VIDITZ-WARD,

ARTHUR

MILLER, Professor, B.S., CoUege of
Pharmacy, University of Rhode Island;

pery Rock State College; M.S., Ohio

of Oregon;

University.

.

Maryland

Associate Professor,

Profes-

Barbara; STROHMAN, Associate Professor,
B.S.,

lege; M.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of

Moravian College; Ph.D., Kent State

Mexico

Institute.

Provi-

Michigan.

MELNYCHUK,

M.S., University of Texas; Ph.D.,

Pennsylvania State University.

STEWART

,

dence College; M.A.T., Assumption Col-

LYNNE C.

The

of Pittsburgh.

RONALD R. CHAMPOUX, Professor, B.A.

University.

of West Virginia.

Kutztown

S.

B. S.,

Maryland Institute of Art; M.A., University

Associate Professor,

Florida.

Cranbrook Academy of Art.

State College; Ed.D., Lehigh Uni-

versity; Ph.D., University

College; M.A., Ph.D., University of South

University of Northern Colorado; M.F.A.,

F.

KUNGER,

Professor, B.S.,

Mansfield State College; M.Ed., Blooms-

A. A., Bradford College; B.A., Macalester

The Pennsylvania State University; M. A.

GARY

S.

Professor, B.S., M.Ed.,

RICHARD M. ANGELO,

sylvania State University

Pennsylvania State University.

ANGELO,

H.

Clarion University of Pennsylvania; M.S.,

S.

Hershey Medical Center, The

Pennsylvania State University.

University.

MARY

B. HILL, Professor, B.S.,

Bloomsburg

State College; M.Ed., University of Dela-

ware; Ph.D., Temple University.

JUDITH M. HIRSHFELD,
B.S.,

Assistant Professor,

M.A., Temple University; C.A.G.S.,

Boston University.

KENNETH P. HUNT, Professor, B.S., M.S., State
University of New YorkatBuffalo; Ph.D.,
University of Pittsburgh.

.

.

Graduate Studies Catalog

SHEILA

DO\T

B.S.,

JONES.

,

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Assistant Professor,

Florida; Ph.D.. Florida State University.

M.Ed.. Bloomsburg State College;

HOWARD N. SCHREIER. Associate Professor,

Ed.D.. University of Missouri.

MICHAEL J. KARPINSKI.

B.A.. Brookly

ROBERT J. KRUSE. Professor. B.A.. M.A.. Ph.D.,
Temple

BONITA B. FRANKS. Associate Professor. B.S.,

University.

sity:

TOMUNSON.

State College; Ed.D.. Indi-

Associate Professor.

Slippery Rock L niversin-; M.Ed. Clarion
.

L niversity of Pennsylvania; Ph.D.. The

Ohio
G.

State University

DONALD \ULLERJR..

ana University of Permsyivania; M.A.,
Ph.D..

Temple

GERALD \X'. POWTRS.

Ed.D.. University of Louisv ille.

sity

CARL CHLMI.

of New Hampshire; Ed.D., University of

Bombay.

M.Ed..

B.S..

Shippensburg State College; Ph.D.. Uni-

VTSHAKHA W. RAWOOL. Assistant Professor,
B. S..

India; M.S.. University of

versity of Pittsburgh.

JAMES DUTT,

Texas; Ph.D.. Purdue University.

Bloomsburg

B.S.,

M.A.,

State Univer-

sity.

HAROLD

State College; Ed.D.. Lehigh University.

K. FREY, Associate Professor, B.S.,

Lock Haven

SAMUELB. SUKE. Professor. B.S.. The Pennsylvania State University; M.S.. University

Associate Professor,

The Permsyivania

Ph.D.,

CARROLL J. REDFERN. Professor. B.S..Johnson
C. Smith University; M.Ed.,

State College; M.A.. State

Associate Professor. B.A.,

Southampton CoUege and Cheyney

State University.

University; M.A.. Antioch University;

JUTJA M. WTITZ. Assistant Professor, B.S.,
Emerson College; M.S., Ph.D. University

CHARLESJ. HOPPEL. Associate Professor. B.S.,
University of Scranton; M.S.E., Ph.D.,

JOSEPH M. YOUSHOCK, Professor, B.S., M.Ed.,

Assistant Professor. B.A.

University of Pittsburgh; M.F.A..
Carnegie Mellon University.

MARY KENNY BADAMI.
Fordham
tion; M.A..

Professor. B.S.,

vania State University.
fessor. B.A Willamette University: M.A..
.

The Pennsylvania

BRUCE CANDUSH.

State University.

MICHAELL. COLLINS. Assistant Professor. B.A..
Northeast Michigan State University

;

Purdue University.

RUMBOUGH,

B.A.,

NEIL

L.

BROWN.

Kutztown University; M.Ed.. Kent State
Ed.D.. Temple University.

University

CHERRINGTON,

A.

sor

;

,

B

.

Assistant Profes-

S ., University of Oklahoma

;

M Ed
.

.

Ph.D., Universin of Virginia.

King
sity;

s

College; M.A.. Seton Hall L'niver-

of Central

College: M.S.. Indiana University Ed.D..
:

MlSm.

L.

Assistant Professor. B.S.,

Mansfield; M.Ed.. Ph.D.,

The Pennsylva-

nia State University.

WmJAM O BRUm. Professor. B.S.. CaliforS.

Duquesne Uni-

versity; Ed.D. Indiana Urmersity ofPenn.

sylvania.

EGERTON

Assistant Professor. B.A..

O. OSUtNDE, Assistant Professor.

Bloomsburg University; M.S., Syracuse
University Ph D Pennsylvania State Uni:

Ahmadu

B.S..

.

.

;

Ohio

EDWARD

State University.

POOSTAY.

J.

M.Ed..
sity:

DONALD

M. H. FERESHTEH. Assistant Professor.

PRATT.

Assistant Professor. B.S..

Utica College of Syracuse University;
M.Ed..

St.

Lawrence

University: Ph.D..

University of South Florida.

ROSEMARY T. RADZIEMCH, Assistant Professor. B. A.
sity;

.

The Pennsylvania State Univer-

M.Ed.. Bloomsburg Lniversity:

Ed.D.. Lehigh University.

LORRAINE SHANOSKI.

Associate Professor.

M.Ed., Northeastern University:

Ed.D., Indiana University of Pennsy lvania.

\TOLA SUPON.

Assistant Professor. B.S.,

Bloomsburg
B.A.,

B.S..

Ph.D., University of Georgia.

L.

B.S.,

versity.

Professor. Director.

Temple UniversityThe Pennsylvania State Univer-

Reading Clinic.

.

GARY J. DOBY. Assistant Professor. B.S.. M.S..
Ph.D., State University of New York at

Bello University; M.A..

Case\X estem Resene University Ph.D.

Ed.D.. University of Pennsylvania..

Buffalo.

Assistant Profes-

sor, B.A., M.A., University

Oregon.

Ball State University.

Assistant Professor. B.S.,

HENRY D. DOBSON. Assistant Professor, B.S.,

Assistant Professor, B.A.,

San Jose State University; M.F.A., The
Pennsylvania State University.

B.

BEERS. Assistant Professor.

M.Ed., D.Ed.. University of Pittsburgh.

ROBERT L. CLARKE, Assistant Professor. B.A..

JANET RE^'NOLDS BODENMAN, Assistant Pro-

TIMOTH\'

MEADE

CHRIS

Rider CoUege; M. A., Ph.D., The Pennsyl-

M.F.A..

C.

Hunter College; Ph.D.. North-

DALE A. BERTELSEN. Associate Professor, B.S.,

M.S.. Ph.D.. University of

GORMAN L. MILLER. Professor, B.A., LaVeme

University of Miami.

ELAINE ANTDERSON. Assistant Professor. B.S..
Bloomsburg State College; M.Ed.. Ph.D.,
The Pennsylvania State University.

University. School of Educa-

western University.

Assistant Professor, B.S.,

Western Washington State College;
M.Ed.. Western Washington University;

University of Toronto: M.Ed.. Ed.D..

Curriculum and Foundations

Communication Studies

nia.

JANE MCPHERSON.

GILDA M. ORAN.

Syracuse University.

Bloomsburg State College; Ed.D., Temple
Lniversity.

Professor, B.S., M.Ed.,

nia State College; M.Ed..

Ed.D.. University of Massachusetts.

of Pittsburgh.

HRANITZ.

R.

FRANK

College of Iowa; M.S.. Elmira College.

GENE GORDON,

of Scranton; D.Ed.. The Pennsylvania

KAREN ANSELM.

Southern California.

JOHN

Ed.D.. Indiana University of Peimsylva-

DAVIS. Professor.

S.

G. HARRIS. Assistant Professor. B.A..

Lutheran College; Ed.D.. University of

Associate Professor. B.A.. Uni-

Amherst.

Northern Colorado.

Professor, B.S.,

Macalester College; M.A.. California

Ph.D.. University of Massachusetts,

FRANK

GILGANNON,

G.

vania State University.

MARY

versity of Massachusetts, Boston; M.B.A..

of Massachusetts; M.Ed.. University

Farmington; M.Ed.,

at

Bloomsburg State College; M.S.,
Marywood College; D.Ed., The Pennsyl-

nia State University.

Professor. B.A., Univer-

Maine

versity of

PATRICLVM. BO'i'NE. Assistant Professor. B.A.,
Ladycliff College; M.S.. The Pennsylva-

University

State Uni-

Long Beach.

Computer and information
Systems

Professor. B.S.. Indi-

The Pennsylvania

ROBERT GATES, Assistant Professor. B.S.. Uni-

NANCY

Associate Professor. B.A..

Ph.D..

B.A.. M.A.. California State University at

ana University- of Pennsy lvania.

ROBERT J. LOWE.

M.S., Central Connecticut State Univer-

versity.

E.

Uni-

versity of Connecticut.

University of Denver.

LEE. Associate Professor. B.S.. .M.Ed..

Bloomsburg

Temple

The

University of Hartford; Ph.D.,

.M A. University

University of Northern Colorado; Ph.D.,

JAMES

University

Teacher University of Tehran; M.P.P.,

KARA SHULTZ, Assistant Professor, B.S., M.A..

Ph.D.. L'niversit)" of Mary land.

ANN L.

n College;

of Georgia; Ph.D..

Assistant Professor,

M.Ed.. Bloomsburg University;

B.S.,

.

State College; M.A.. Tren-

ton State College: Ed.D.. Temple Universiv,-.

,

,

,;
,

Bloomsburg University

DAVID E. WASHBURN, Professor, B.A., M.Ed.,
University

Ph.D.,

Arizona;

of

Postdoctoral Certificate in Multicultural
Education, University of Miami.
University of Denver; M.S.,

BRUCE

State College; Ed.D.,

M.B.A.,
St.

WM

.

STEVEN SMITH

Temple University.
PATRICIA K. WOLF, Assistant Professor, B.A.,
Morehead University; M.A., Duquesne

,

Healtii, Physical

and Athletics

K. BAGI, Assistant Professor,

Punjab University;

Associate Professor,

B.S.,

BOHUNG,

Professor, B.A.,

Assistant Professor, B.S.,

New

State University of

Miami

York

at

Brockport; M.A., University of Northern

Colorado; Ph.D., Syracuse University.

Ph.D., University of Massachusetts.

MEHDI HARIRIYAN, Associate Professor, B.A.,
National University; M.A.,

Iowa

State

New School for Social

University; Ph.D.,

College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Ari-

Ph.D.,

University.

Instructional Technology

HAROLD J.

CoUege; M.A., Ph.D.,

University of Pennsylvania.

TIMOTHY

PATCH,

P.

B.S., M.S.,

Assistant Professor,

NANCY

A.

FERDOCK,

B.A.,

THORNTON,
College of

Washington

JUNE
Associate Professor,

The University of Texas,

Finance and Business

St.

Catherine; M.S.,

University; Ph.D., Arizona

BEHR,

L.

TRUDNAK,

Professor, B.S., Blooms-

burg State College;

M.S., Bucknell Uni-

The Permsylvania

versity; Ph.D.,

State

University; M.A.,

Rutgers

Law

KAREN J. ELWELL,

CoUege of

New

York; Ph.D.,

Purdue University.
University of Iowa; M.A., Ph.D.,

Ohio

The

State University.

State University of

New

York, M.A.,

Ph.D., University of North Carolina.

IREM OZKARAHAN, Associate Professor, B SC,
Middle East Technical University, Tur-

MINOO TEHRANI,

Associate Professor,

B.S.,

Michigan Technological University; M.S.
Arizona State University.

PETER

B.

VENUTO,

Professor, B.A., Syracuse

Austin.

Hunter College;

J.D.,

School.

Associate Professor, B.A.,

Languages and Cultures

,

Champaign.
DAVIDG. HESKEL, Associate Professor, M.B.A.,

S.

B.S.,

BATORY,

Associate Professor,

King's CoUege; M.B.A., Old Domin-

ion University; D.B.A., University of

MARY K. ERICKSEN, Associate Professor, B.S.,
M.S.,

The Ohio

State University; Ph.D.,

Virginia Polytechnic Institute

KIRAN KARANDE,

and

State

B E.,
Bombay; Ph.D.,

Assistant Professor,

M.B.A., University of

University of Houston.

Associate Professor,

University; Ph.D.,

KEISER, Assistant Professor,

B.S.,

College; Ph.D., University of Pennsylva-

B.S.,

Assistant Professor, B.A.,

Indiana University; M.A. Ph.D.
State University

,

The Ohio

The Union Graduate

School of Ohio.

Mass Communications
WALTER M. BRASCH,

nia.

LUKE SPRINGMAN,

,

M.A. J.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-

Marketing
STEPHEN

University of Karachi; M.B.A., Adelphi

BRENDA

ComeU

B.A.,

M.A., Ph.D., University of Texas.

SAUM QURESHI,

B.A.,

Law

Professor, A.B.,

City

Profes-

Brandeis University; M.B.A.,

University.

Kutztown University; M.A., Middlebury
E.

KINSLINGER, Associate

Maryland.

Assistant Professor,

University.

SMITH, Associate Professor,

Ph.D.,

BARBARA

E.

State University.

sylvania State University.
B.

PHILUPS, Assistant Professor,

vania State University.

Ph.D., Lehigh University.

A.B., St. Vincent College; M.A., The Penn-

RILEY

L.

Kutztown State College; M.S.,
Longwood College; Ph.D., The Pennsyl-

English

RONALD

B.S., vVlbright

B.S.,

Carson Newman College; M.A.,

Ph.D., University of Massachusetts.

BAILEY, Professor,

State University.

ROBERT OBUTELEWICZ, Assistant Professor,
B.A., B.S.,

The

Northern Colorado;

New York University.

PAMELA M. WYNN, Associate Professor,

College;M.Ed.,Ph.D.,The Pennsylvania

RAJESH K. MOHINDRU, Associate Professor,

DAV

B.A., University of

Santa Clara.

LEE, Professor, B.S., Delaware

B.A., M.A.,

CHARLES M. CHAPMAN, Associate Professor,

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

sity.

Gutenberg University.

J.

Valley College; M.S., Ph.D., Rutgers

ELIZABETH

Assistant Professor, B.A.,

M.A., Ph.D., Northern Illinois Univer-

College, Lahore, Punjab University;

WOO BONG

The

Pahlavi University, Shiraz, Iran; Ph.D.,

MICHAEL HICKEY,

Bahawalpur; M.A., Government

lege,

Carleton University; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Akron.

Canada; Ph.D., Arizona State University

JAMES R. SPERRY, Professor, B.A., Bridgewater
zona.

Professor, B.A., S.E. Col-

Professor, B.A. (H), M.A.,

University of Dhaka; M.A., D.P.A.,

key; M.A.Sc, University of Toronto,

History

Research.

SALEEM M. KHAN,

of

STEPHEN MARKELL, Associate Professor, B. A.

Alabama.

LEON SZMEDRA,

University; M.A., University of Iowa;

Academy

MARK D. LARSON, Associate Professor, B.G.S.

cuse University.

vania; Ph.D., Cornell University.

The

HOWARD J.

University; M.A., Ed.D., University of

University; A.M., University of Pennsyl-

H.

Education

JERRY K. MEDLOCK, Professor, A.B., Samford

UJAGARS BAWA, Professor, B.A., M.A., Punjab

RUHUL AMIN,

M.A.,

Niagara University; M.S., Ph.D., Syra-

Ph.D., Vanderbilt University.

PETER

State

M.

sor, A.B.,

LINDA M. LEMURA,

B.Ed., M.A.,

B.A.,

Ohio

.

University; Ph.D., University ofAlabama.

burgh.

SUKHWINDER

Professor, B.A.,

University of Georgia; M.A.,

University; Ph.D.,

Sciences, Armenia.

Associate Professor, B. S

University; Ph.D., University of Pitts-

Economics

stown

Louis University.

ROCKWOOD,

L.

Rajshahi University; M.B.A., Young-

Western Illinois University,

Swarthmore College; J. D., University of
Chicago Law School.

BONNIE L. WILLIAMS, Assistant Professor, B.S.
Bloomsburg

MAINUDDIN AFZA, Associate Professor, H.S.C.
Rajshahi College; B. COM, M. COM,

Ph.D.,

vania.

M.S.,

Management

sity;

Georgetown

University; Ph.D., University of Pennsyl-

Ph.D., University of Business, Vienna,
Austria.

DAVID G. MARTIN, Associate Professor, B.A.,
C. W. Post College of Long Island Univer-

MARY A. WHEELER, Assistant Professor, B.A.,

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ego

Professor, A.B., San Di-

State University; M.A.,

University; Ph.D.,

The Ohio

BaU

State

State Uni-

versity.

JOHN P. MAITTLEN-HARRIS, Assistant Profes-

,

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B.Ec, University of Sydney;

sor,

New

University of

sor, B.S.,

Litt.B.,

TIMOTHY

MARIA TERESITA

MENDOZA-ENRIGHT,

G.

DANA

Kutztown State College; M.S.,
Longwood College; Ph.D., The Pennsyl-

of the Philippines System; M.A.,

vania State University.

POMFRET,

JAMES

of Wisconsin-Madison.

Mexico State University; Ph.D., University of Oklahoma.
MEHDl RAZZAGHI, Professor, G.C.E., Lewes

ULLOTH,

sity

C.

Professor, B.A., Southern

Technical College;

of Missouri.

sity;

Mathematics and Computer
Science
HAROLD J.

BAILEY, Professor,

B.S.,

JOHN

YDOJN

Iowa

versity; M.S.,

State University;

Ph.D., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

,

COCHRANE,

C.

Ph.D., State University of

New York.

HELMUT DOLL, Assistant Professor, B.A., University of Stuttgart; M.S.,

Oregon

State

THORNTON,

E.

Washington

Catherine; M.S.,

University; Ph.D., Arizona

State University.
L.

TRUDNAK,

The Pennsylvania

State

University.

ERIK WYNTERS, Associate

New

University of

Professor, B.S.,

Hampshire, M.S.,

The Pennsylvania

rado; Ph.D.,

State

DENNIS HUTHNANCE

JR., Associate Pro-

fessor, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.,

Georgia

Insti-

Pennsylvania.

Assistant Professor, A. A.,

Williamsport Area Community College;
B.S.,

Bloomsburg University; M.S., Ph.D.,

CURT A.JONES, Assistant Professor, B.S., Lock
Haven University of Pennsylvania;

M.S.,

University of Iowa.

KHAN,

S.

Assistant Professor, B.A.,

Punjab University; M.Sc, Islamabad
University; B.S., Bloomsburg University;
M.A.,

Temple

University.

STEPHEN KOKOSKA, Associate Professor, B.A.
Boston College; M.S., Ph.D., University
of New Hampshire.

CLINTON

GAVAGHAN,

A.

J.

Assistant Professor, B.A.,

sylvania State University.

M. GENETAYLOR, Professor, B.S., Muskingum
College; M.S., Ph.D.,

Brown University.

WUKOVITZ,

Associate Profes-

G.

Montclair State College.

sor, B.A., M.A.,

Political

Science

GEORGE

AGBANGO,

A.

Assistant Professor,

M.P.A., Atlanta University; Ph.D., Clark

BRETTSCHNEIDER,

A.

Assistant Pro-

,

nia; Ed.D.,

Temple

University.

ANNETTE GUNDERMAN,
B.S.N.,

sor,

at

Binghamton; M.A., Ph.D.

University.

MICHERI, Assistant Professor,
Fordham University; M.A., Colum-

L.

B.A.,

bia University.

JAMES W. PERCEY,

Associate Profes-

Bloomsburg LIniversity;
The Pennsylvania State

New
New

GLORLAT. COHEN, Assistant Professor, B.S.C,
M.P.A., Ph.D., Temple University.

RICHARD
Associate Professor,

Associate Professor, B.A.,

University of Pennsylvania; M.A., Rutgers
University.

Psychology

University.

NANCY

ONUSCHAK,

A.

Professor, B.S.,

sylvania State University; D.Ed.,

Temple

OXENRIDER,

Associate Profes-

EILEEN

ASTOR-STETSON,

C.

Douglas College

Professor, A.B.,

— Rutgers University;

Ph.D., Vanderbilt University.
University.

LAURETTA PIERCE,

Professor Emeritus, R.N.,

Harrisburg Polyclinic Hospital School of

Virginia Tech.

ZAHIRA

MARY

M.S.Ed., WilkesCoUege;M.N.,Tlie Penn-

tute of Technology.

SCOTT INCH,

PETER STINE,

M.S.N., A.B.D.,

University.
E.

B.S.N.,

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

,

State College; M.A., University of Colo-

Ph.D., The Ohio State University.
P.JAMES MOSER, Professor, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.,
The Pennsylvania State University.

M. CHRISTINE AUCHNIE, Professor,

B.S.N. M.S.N. University of Pennsylva-

homa.

GUNTHER L. LANGE, Assistant Professor, B.S.,

York
York

Professor, B.S.,

PAULG. HARTUNG, Professor, B.A., Montclair

Professor, B.S., Ph.D., Uni-

Nottingham, England.

fessor, B.A., State University of

Westminster College; M.A., Temple
University; Ph.D., University of Okla-

versity of

MARLA

University of Pittsburgh; M.S., Wilkes

GROWNEY,

sylvania State University.

Nursing

England.
S.

Highlands University; D.Ed., The Penn-

Atlanta University.

Ph.D., Cornell University

fessor, B.Sc,

JOANNE

Professor, B.S.,

Kent State University; M.S., New Mexico

burg State College; M.S., Bucknell Uni-

nia.

M. Sc., University ofTehran;
M.Sc, Ph.D., University of Manchester,

sity.

P.JOSEPH GARCL\, Associate

STEPHEN

Professor, B.S., Blooms-

versity; Ph.D.,

University; Ph.D., University of Califor-

GHOLAMREZA G. DARGAHI-NOUBARY, Pro-

Assistant Professor, B.A.,

Utah State University; M.A., Vanderbilt
University; Ph.D., Texas A & M Univer-

Wesleyan University; Ph.D., The Penn-

Assistant Professor,

B.A., College of St.

JUNE

Professor, B.S., M.S.,

Anhui

SHI, Assistant Professor, B.S.,

NANCY

The Penn-

sylvania State University.

University

China; Ph.D., University of Iowa.

CHARLES M. BRENNAN, Professor, B.S.Ed.,
Bloomsburg State College; M.A.,
Montclair State College; Ph.D.

The

Normal University at Chuzhon, China;
M.S., Shanghai Teachers University,

Professor, B.S., Tufts Uni-

COUCH,

G.

DAVIDJ. HARPER,

of Connecticut.

State University.

STEPHEN D. BECK,

Sussex Univer-

Professor, B.A., Lehigh

University; M.S., Ph.D.,

Albright

College; M.Ed., Ph.D., The Pennsylvania

B.S.,

Ph.D., University of London.

RILEY JR.,

H.

Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technolog)'.

JACK

Professor, B.S., Bates

New

College; M.S.,

Missionaty College; A.M., Ph.D., Univer-

PAUL

fessor, B.S., University of Rochester;

University of Chicago; Ph.D., University

R.

CHRISTOPHER BRACIKOWSKI, Assistant Pro-

PHILLIPS, Assistant Professor,

L.

B.S.,

Associate Professor, B.A., M.A., University

Physics

Idaho State University.

versity of Florida; Ph.D., University of

Texas.

Bloomsburg State College; M.A.,

The Pennsylvania State University; D.A.,

England; M.A., Uni-

Nursing; B.S.Ed.,

Temple

University;

University of Pennsylvania;

M.S.N.

,

Ph.D.,

Thomas

Jefferson Medical Col-

lege.

PATRICL\

A.

TORSELLA,

Assistant Professor,

B.S.N. M.S.N. University of Pennsylva,

JOHN S. BAIRD JR., Professor, B.A., University
of Virginia; M.S., Ph.D., North Carolina
State University.

BRETT

L. BECK, Associate Professor. A.A.,
James H. Faulkner State Jimior College;
B.A., University of West Florida; Ph.D..

University of Alabama.

WINONA J. COCHRAN,

,

D.N.Sc, Widener University.
DORETTE E. WEEK, Professor, B.S.N.,

A.S.,

nia;

D'Youville College; M.S.N., University

of Pennsylvania; Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University.

Associate Professor,

Dalton Junior College;

B.S.,

Univer-

sity

of Tennessee; M.S., Ph.D., Univer-

sity

of Georgia.

STEVEN

L.

COHEN,

Professor, B.A.,

Oakland

University; Ph.D., University of Maine.

.

Bloomsburg University

JAMES

DALTONJR.,

H.

Professor, B.A.,

College; M.A., Ph.D.,

The

JOHN

M.S., Lehigh UniColorado State Univer-

KONTOS,

Assistant Professor, B.A.,

B.S.,

Associate Professor,

The Ohio State Univer-

M.A., Ph.D.,

MARION MASON,

Assistant Professor, A.A.

Olkahoma City Community College; B.S.
Southern Nazarene University, M.A.,
Ph.D.,

The Ohio

POPLAWSKY,

sity

State University.

Professor, B.S., Univer-

of Scranton; M.S., Ph.D.,

The Ohio

State University.

CONSTANCE

J.

SCHICK,

SUE JACKSON, Associate

CALVIN WALKER,
Temple

Professor,

Texas.

B.A.,

College; Ed.M., Ed.D.,

CHARLES W. LAUDERMILCH,

University.

fessor, B.A.,

Sociology and Social Welfare
CHRISTOPHER

F.

ARMSTRONG,

Professor, B.B.A.,

FRANK

State University.

LINDENFELD,

G.

Associate

bia University.

CHANG SHUB ROH,

Dong-A

siana State University.

Professor, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.,

NEAL SLONE,

Boston College.
B.A.,

Professor, B.A.,

University; C.S.W., M.S.W., Ph.D., Loui-

Pennsylvania.

BONOMO,

Associate Professor,

Muskingum

College; M.A., Ph.D.,

A.

Professor, B.A.,

Cornell University; M.A., Ph.D., Colum-

University; M.A., Ph.D., University of

THOMAS

Associate Pro-

Moravian College; M.S.W.,

Washington and Lee

LEO G. BARRILE,

Professor, A.B.,

Lycoming College; M.S.S.W., Graduate
School of Social Work, University of

State Univer-

sit>^

J.

Professor, B.A.,

sity.

ALEX J.

The Pennsylvania

University.
I.

Wayne

M.S., Universit)' of Georgia.

RICHARD LARCOM,

Associate Professor,

Shippensburg State College; M.S.,

Muskingum

sity.

L.

WAGGONER,

Ph.D.,

Professor, B.A.,

Muhlenburg College;
versity; Ph.D.,

JULIE M.

E.

B.A.,

Connecticut.

MICHAEL W. GAYNOR,

ware; Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State

University.

King

University of

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Wayne State University.
DAVID E. GREENWALD, Associate

Assistant Professor, B.A., State

University ofNew York at Albany; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Washington.

DALE

L.

SULTZBAUGH,

Associate Professor,

Gettysburg College; M.Div.,

B.A.,

Professor,

Angelo State University; Ph.D., Texas

B.A., University of Pennsylvania; M.A.,

Lutheran Theological Seminary; M.S.W.,

Tech Universirj'.
JOSEPH TLOCZYSNKI, Assistant Professor,
B.A., Bloomsburg State College; M.A.,
West Chester University; Ph.D., Lehigh

Ph.D. University of California at Berkley

West

Virginia University.

,

JAMES H. HUBER, Professor, B.S., Bloomsburg
State College; M.A., University of Dela-

ANNE

K.

WILSON,

Professor, B.A., Carleton

College; M.S., University of Mar>'land;
Ph.D.,

The Johns Hopkins

University.

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Index
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Facilities

6

Academic Grievance Procedure
Academic

Policies

1

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Foreign Applicants 7

in exercise science

General Information 4

29

Grades and Averages

in instructional

1

Academic Support Services 5

Graduate Assistantships 9

Academic Standards

Graduate Council 58

7, 11

Graduate Courses

Accreditation 4

Graduate Faculty 59

Administration 58

Graduate Programs

Admission Information 7

(iraduation Requirements

pro\ isional 8
regular

permanent

art

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Art History

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Nursing 51

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Off-Campus Courses 9
Office Systems 53

Physics 53

Health Sciences 48

Political

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Science 53

Professional Studies 54

Housing 4

Psychology' 54

Information Processing 49
Classes 10

9

Numbering of Courses 10

Health and Physical Education 48

History'

Art Studio 41

Attendance

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degree candidate 8

Application 7

education 35

speech patholog\' 37

Mathematics and Computer Science 5

Cover

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Art 40

technology 30

Master's Thesis 12
Inside Front

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Interdisciplinan Studies

Reading 54

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Reading Clinic 5
Readmission 8

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Comparative and International

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Institute for

Audio Visual Resources 6

Management

Biology 43

Institute for Interactive

Business Administration 17

Law and

Business Education 45

Librar\' 5

Refunds 9
Registration

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Technologies 6

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Degree

Management 50

Second Master

Campus Map 63

Marine Science 50

Secondary Education 55

Categories of Graduate Students 7

Marketing 51

Semester Load

Mass Communications 5

Sociology 55

Master of Arts

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Communication 45
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Cooperative Doctoral Program 38

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Master of Business Administration

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DELAWARE

Bloomsburg University at a glance
Bloomsburg University, foiinded

in 1839,

is

a public, four-year

coeducational institution located in Bloomsburg, Columbia County,
in north-central Pennsylvania.

It is

one of 14 member universities

Commonwealth

of the State System of Higher Education,

of

Pennsylvania

Enrollment exceeds 7,500 students

who may select

from 65

majors offering studies in the basic liberal arts and sciences

programs and business, educational and health care professions.
There are 18 master's programs and 1 1 supervisory certifica-

programs for educators. Bloomsburg offers a 19 to 1 studentwith 62 percent of the faculty holding doctoral
degrees. About 70 percent of students receive financial aid. Tlie
tion

faculty ratio

amoimt of assistance is $3,300. Within the first year, 81
percent of Bloomsburg graduates are placed in employment.

average

Graduates include a Nobel Prize winner in medicine.

Bloomsburg University is committed to providing equal educational

and employment opportunities for

all

persons without

regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry,

sexual orientation, handicap, Vietnam era veteran, or
union membership. The university is additionally committed to
lifestyle,

affirmative action

educational and

and

will take positive steps to provide

employment

opportunities.

such

School of Graduate Studies

(717) 389-4015

Office of the Registrar

(717) 389-4263

Business Office

(717) 389-4013

School of Extended Programs

(717) 389-4003

School of Graduate Studies

109 Waller Administration
Bloomsburg, PA 17815

State System of Higher Education

Commonwealth of Pennsyvania