Graduate Faculty
Chair: Jay Forsyth
Shaw-Smyser 340
Professors:
Hugh Spall
Associate Professors:
Koushik Ghosh
Christopher Lee
Ronald R. Tidd
Assistant Professors:
MaryAnne Atkinson
Joseph Bradley
Mike Ruble
Master of Professional Accountancy (6550)
Visit the website for the MPA here.
Admission Requirements
In addition to general regulations for admission to Master's programs, admission to the Master of Professional Accountancy program requires the following:
1. Meet one of the following four degree requirements:
a. Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited university; or
b. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from and accredited university may be provisionally accepted. Full acceptance for professionally accepted students shall result upon completion of the core accounting courses listed below with a 2.7 grade point average.
ACCT 305, Cost Accounting
ACCT 346, Income Tax Accounting I
ACCT 350, Intermediate Accounting I
ACCT 351, Intermediate Accounting II
ACCT 460 shall be completed during the Master's program as an elective.
c. Bachelor's degree in Managerial/Business Economics from an accredited university may be provisionally accepted. Full acceptance for provisionally accepted students shall result upon completion of the core business and accounting courses listed below with a 2.7 grade point average.
BUS 241, Legal Environment of Business
ACCT 305, Cost Accounting
ACCT 346, Income Tax Accounting I
ACCT 350, Intermediate Accounting I
ACCT 351, Intermediate Accounting II
ACCT 460 and MGT 489 shall be completed during the Master's program as the electives.
d. Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in an area other than Accounting, Business Administration, or Managerial/Business Economics may be provisionally accepted. Full acceptance for provisionally accepted students will result upon completion of the following core business courses with a 3.0 grade point average and the core accounting courses with a 2.7 grade point average.
ACCT 251, Accounting I
ACCT 252, Accounting II
BUS 241, Legal Environment of Business
OMIS 221, Introductory Business Statistics
ECON 201, Principles of Economics Micro
ECON 202, Principles of Economics Macro
FIN 370, Introduction of Financial Management
MKT 360, Principles of Marketing
ACCT 305, Cost Accounting
ACCT 346, Income Tax Accounting I
ACCT 350, Intermediate Accounting I
ACCT 351, Intermediate Accounting II
The following classes also shall be required to be completed furing the Master's program as the two electives.
ACCT 460, Auditing
MGT 489, Business Policy
2. If your native language is not English, you are required to submit a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) computer-based score of 213 or above or paper-based score of 550 or above. You also are required to submit a Test of Spoken English (TSE) score of 50 or above [Communication generally effective - 74th percentile.]
3. Instead of providing Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores, Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) scores are required. Admission to the program will be competitive based mainly on grade-point average and scores on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) using the following formula:
(Grade Point Average on a 4.0 scale X 200) = 800 points possible.
+(Graduate Management Admission Test) = 800 points possible.
Total Score = 1,600 points possible.
The factor will be used for the initial ranking of candidates for admission consideration. In addition to the factor rankings, the department may use other considerations to develop the final admissions list. Due to space considerations, a separate admissions list will be developed for each location. Students will be accepted into the program at a specific location and will be allowed to take classes only at that location. Students may not transfer to other locations without the permission of the department chair.
Required Courses Credits
Management Core
MGT 505, Customer Value/Leadership 5
MGT 525, Strategic Management/Business Simulation 5
Accounting Core
ACCT 510, Information Systems Security, Control
And Audit 5
ACCT 520, Tax and Legal Strategies for Business 5
ACCT 530, Financial Statement Analysis 5
ACCT 585, Seminar in Professional Accountancy 5
ACCT 700, Master's Thesis, Project Study,
and/or Examination 1
Total Required Credits 31
Elective Courses 15
ACCT 535, Database Management Systems (5)
ACCT 540, Electronic Commerce (5)
ACCT 550, Enterprise Business Modeling (5)
ACCT 560, Object Oriented Analysis and Design (5)
ACCT 570, Tax Planning for Individuals (5)
ACCT 580, Tax Planning for Entities (5)
ECON 552, Managerial Economics (5)
ACCT 590, Cooperative Education (5)
ACCT 596, Individual Study (5)
Approved Electives - 400 Level or Above (5)
Program Total Credits 46
ACCT 510. Information Systems Security, Control and Audit (5). Case studies in information systems and professional ethics. Improvement of auditing knowledge and skills. Group case presentations. Paper submission to journal and presentation to professionals.
ACCT 520. Tax and Legal Strategies for Business (5). Case studies in business law and taxation. Improvement of business law and taxation knowledge and skills. Group case presentations. Tax paper presentation to professionals.
ACCT 530. Financial Statement Analysis (5). Prerequisite, admission to the Master of Professional Accountancy program. Case studies in financial accounting. Improvement of financial accounting knowledge and skills. Group case presentations. Original business plan development and presentation to professionals.
ACCT 535. Database Management Systems (5). Prerequisite, admission to the Master of Professional Accountancy program. Design and implementation of data base management systems for accounting applications. Topics include data base structures, data modeling, data base normalization, and design and implementation.
ACCT 540. Electronic Commerce (5). Prerequisites, admission to the Master of Professional Accountancy program or permission of the accounting department chair. Introduction to the technical, cultural, ethical, managerial, and economic issues of electronic commerce development. Design and develop web site to collect and distribute information.
ACCT 550. Enterprise Business Modeling (5). Prerequisites, admission to the Master of Professional Accountancy program or permission of the accounting department chair. Identifying information requirements and configuration methods for ERP software. Examination of new technologies. Group presentation to professionals.
ACCT 560. Object Oriented Analysis and Design (5). Prerequisites, admission to the Master of Professional Accountancy program or permission of the accounting department chair. Development and modification of event-driven systems. Examination of new technologies. Group presentation to professionals.
ACCT 570. Tax Planning for Individuals (5). Prerequisites, admission to the Master of Professional Accountancy program or permission of the accounting department chair. Tax planning for individuals, including estates, trusts, and gifts. Group presentation to professionals.
ACCT 580. Tax Planning for Entities (5). Tax planning for corporations and partnerships. Group presentation to professionals.
ACCT 585. Seminar in Professional Accountancy (5). Prerequisite, admission to the Master of Professional Accountancy program. Lecture, reading, and presentations of various current topics related to the practice of professional accountancy.
ACCT 590. Cooperative Education (5). An individualized contracted field experience with business, industry, government, or social service agencies. The contractual arrangement involves a student learning plan, cooperating employer supervision, and faculty coordination. Prior approval is required. Grade will be S or U.
ACCT 596. Individual Study (1-6). Prerequisite, permission of instructor.
ACCT 700. Master's Thesis, Project Study, and/or Examination (1). Prerequisite, permission of Chair of student's graduate faculty supervisory committee. Designed to credit and record supervised study for the Master's thesis, non-thesis project, studio project, public recital, and/or examination. Grade will be either S or U.
Graduate Faculty
Chair: Anne S. Denman
Farrell 309
Professors:
Anne S. Denman, Cultural Anthropology, Gender Roles, American Culture
Associate Professor:
Tracy J. Andrews, Sociocultural Anthropology, Native North America, Ethnicity, Medical Anthropology, Ecological Anthropology, Gender
Loran E. Cutsinger, Cultural Anthropology, Informal Economy, Gender, Caribbean, Russia, Middle East
Agustin Fuentes, Biological Anthropology, Primatology, Evolution of Social Organization, Human Evolution, Primate Ecology, Human-nonhuman Primate Interaction, Conservation Studies, Southeast Asia Steven Hackenberger, Coltural Ecology, Archaeology, Cultural Resource Management, Computer Simulation, North America and Caribbean
Assistant Professors:
Patrick Lubinski, Archaeology, Zooarchaeology, Cultural Resource Management, North America
Patrick McCutcheon, Archaeology, World Prehistory, Evolutionary Theory, Environmental Archaeology, Archaeometry
Anthropology jointly coordinates the Master of Science degree program in Resource Management with the Department of Geography and Land Studies. For further information, see Resource Management.
ANTH 500. Professional Development (1-5). Development topics and issues for inservice and continuing education of professionals. Not applicable to degrees nor institutional requirements for endorsements or teaching certificates offered through the university.
ANTH 521. Cultural Resources Management (3). Philosophy, history and legislation relating to archaeology and historic preservation; design and implementation of cultural resources management programs.
ANTH 596. Individual Study (1-6). Prerequisite, permission of Department Chair.
Graduate Faculty
Chair: Michael Chinn
Randall 100
Professor:
Michael Chinn, Wood Design
Associate Professors:
Glen Bach, Computer Art
Keith Lewis, Jewelry and Metalsmithing
William Folkestad, Art History and Criticism
Assistant Professors:
Stephen Chalmers, Photography
Ovidio Giberga, Ceramics
Lisa Hutton, Computer Art
Patte Loper, Painting, Drawing
Shari Stoddard, Art Education
The Department of Art offers two graduate degree programs for students wishing to study visual art beyond the baccalaureate level. Each degree requires that candidates complete coursework in art concepts and criticism, art history, studio area of concentration, electives, and a creative thesis project.
The 45 credit Master of Arts (M.A.) program offers students advanced study in the various studio areas and in art history. The M.A. is intended for students who desire graduate-level training in art and helps prepare them for various arts-related careers and for further advanced studies in art.
The 90 credit Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) is a terminal degree program providing students with professional levels of competency and experience in studio art. The M.F.A. program qualifies students for careers as teachers in higher education, as professional studio artists, and for other studio-arts related vocations. The following studio art concentrations are offered at Central Washington University:
Ceramics
Computer Art
Drawing
Jewelry and Metalsmithing
Painting
Photography
Sculpture
Wood Design
Departmental policies and procedures regarding graduate study are fully described in the departmental "Graduate Handbook".
Program Coordinator:
Michael S. Chinn
Randall 100
Required Courses Credits Art 589, Art Concepts and Criticism 3 Art History 6-8 Major area of concentration in Art 15-17 Departmental electives in Art 9-11 Art 700 6 Electives in Fields other than Art 0-6
Program Coordinator:
Michael S. Chinn
Randall 100
Required Courses Credits Art 589, Art Concepts and Criticism 3 Art History, 400 level and above 15 Major studio concentration 38-54 Electives outside major studio concentration 6-28 Art 700, Studio Project (or Thesis option) 6-12
Application and Admission. In addition to the university regulations governing admission to graduate degree programs, the following specific regulations apply to both the M.A. and MFA Programs:
A. Acceptance is primarily based on the student's potential as evidenced by a portfolio, previous coursework in art, goals consistent with departmental resources and other experiences relevant to artmaking.
B. Applicants are required to submit examples of their work in the form of 2" x 2" slides. This documentation should represent the primary focus of the applicant's work as well as some breadth in other art activities. Students are strongly urged to visit the campus and arrange a personal interview with faculty members in their major area of concentration and with the Art Department Chair. Consistent with the above criteria, applicants with undergraduate degrees in disciplines other than visual arts are encouraged to apply.
Transfer of Credits. The general provisions for the transfer of credits are set forth under the catalog heading, "General Master's Degree Regulations".
Residence Requirements. Students must be in residence three consecutive full-time quarters (excluding summers). All studio credits, except those approved under the transfer of credit provisions, must be taken in residence. For these purposes, residence may include credits taken in travel study, internship programs or other study taken elsewhere but listed on the approved Course of Study.
Graduate Committee. A committee of at least three faculty members will be organized by the student during the student's first quarter of residency. The members of this committee will be chosen in consultation with the student's committee chairperson. The Chair of the committee, in consultation with the student, will schedule a meeting at least once each quarter. More frequent meetings may be scheduled as needed.
The purposes of these meetings are:
To determine that the student is making satisfactory progress in the degree program,
To evaluate the student's studio work,
To identify problems and offer solutions,
Further details regarding the graduate committee process are provided in the Graduate Handbook.
The Chair of the student's graduate committee will provide a report of the student's progress to the Department Chair.
The last meeting held during the third quarter of residency will consist of a review of all the student's work, completed or in progress, including a review of non-studio class work. The entire committee will then prepare a written report to the Chair of the Art Department. This report will state whether the student should be allowed to continue in the program. In the event continuation is denied, the student may request a second review. The decision resulting from the second review will be final.
Based upon the written recommendations of the student's graduate committee, the Department Chair will forward to the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research a departmental recommendation concerning the student's continuance in the program. A copy of this recommendation will be furnished to the student.
Program Changes. In rare instances a student may wish to change studio emphasis. For example, a student with a strong background in photography and printmaking, who was accepted in printmaking, may wish to change to a photography emphasis. Such a request will be made, in letter form, to the Chair of the Department of Art. The Chair will approve or disapprove the request after consulting with all appropriate members of the faculty. Furthermore, the Department Chair may set forth whatever stipulations are appropriate, e.g., the submission of another portfolio.
Graduate Assistantships. Teaching or staff assistantships are awarded on a competitive basis. Assistantships are granted by the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research upon recommendation of the Department Chair.
Studio Space. Shared or individual studio workspace is provided to Graduate Students as available and will be allocated by the Chair of the Department of Art.
Studio Project. The studio project is that body of studio work presented as proof of mastery in the chosen area of concentration. The studio project is pursued during the student's registration in Art 700. The studio project is developed in consultation with the student's graduate committee. A selection of the candidate's studio project will be presented in public exhibition.
Associated with the studio project is a written document that supports and describes the studio study and which meets the approval of the graduate committee. The written document must meet thesis format ans typing standards as required by the Office of Graduate Studies and Research.
Thesis. A written thesis dealing with the field of art is an option. Thesis content will be determined in consultation with the student's graduate committee. A Committee and Option Approval form must be endorsed by the student's graduate committee, the Department Chair, and the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research. The thesis is approved by the student's graduate committee upon the completion of the final examination. The original and two copies are submitted to the Office of Graduate Studies and Research for binding.
Final Oral Examination. Upon completion of the studio project, the student will discuss and defend the project and the accompanying written document in an Oral Examination conducted by the graduate committee. Upon successful completion of the Oral Examination, the graduate committee will confer and render a determination of the success of the student's project.
Program on Reserve: MFA Refresher Program. May be offered subject to need. This program offers artists with an MFA degree the opportunity to return to the University instructional and studio environment. The program will be individualized to achieve goals set through mutual agreement with a faculty advisor.
ART 500. Professional Development (1-5). Development topics and issues for inservice and continuing education of professionals. Not applicable to degrees nor institutional requirements for endorsements or teaching certificates offered through the university.
ART 525. Advanced Studies in Photography (2-5). Prerequisite, ART 425 or equivalent. May be repeated for credit.
ART 541. Advanced Studies in Wood (2-5). Prerequisite, ART 441 or equivalent. May be repeated for credit.
ART 546. Advanced Studies in Jewelry and Metalsmithing (2-5). Prerequisite, ART 447 or equivalent. Independent , advanced exploration of jewelry or metalwork. Emphasis on conceptual strength, growth and technical mastery. May be repeated for credit.
ART 550. Advanced Studies in Drawing (3). Prerequisite, ART 450 or equivalent. May be repeated for credit.
ART 553. Art in the United States (4). Sculpture, painting and architecture from Colonial period to present, with emphasis on the period 1900-1945. International influences are identified and traced to their assimilation. Same as ART 453. Students may not receive credit for both.
ART 554. Art of China (4). Architecture, painting, sculpture and crafts from the Shang Dynasty through the Ch'ing Dynasty. Same as ART 354. Students may not receive credit for both.
ART 555. Art of Japan (4). Architecture, painting, sculptureand some of the significant crafts from the Archeological Age to the Tokugawa period. Same as ART 455. Students may not receive credit for both.
ART 556. History of Eastern Art (4). Prerequisite, permission of the instructor. A survey of the arthitecture, sculpture, painting, and the crafts of India, Indonesia, China, and Japan.
ART 557. African and Oceanic Art (4). The tribal arts of Africa and Oceania as represented by the cultures of Polynesia, Micronesia, Melanesia, and Australia from prehistoric times to the present. Same as ART 357. Students may not receive credit for both.
ART 560. Advanced Studies in Painting (2-5). Prerequisite, ART 460 or equivalent. May be repeated for credit.
ART 565. Advanced Studies in Ceramics (2-5). Prerequisite, ART 465 or equivalent. May be repeated for credit.
ART 580. Advanced Studies in Sculpture (2-5). Prerequisite, ART 480 or equivalent. May be repeated for credit.
ART 589. Art Concepts and Criticism (3). Study of the attitudes and values in relation to recent changes in art forms and contents. Analysis and practice in critical judgment.
ART 595. Art Teaching Practicum (1-6). Prerequisite, permission of instructor. May be repeated for a total of 12 credits. Restricted to graduate students in the Master of Fine Arts program. Grade will be S or U.
ART 596. Individual Study (1-6). Prerequisite, permission of instructor. May be repeated.
ART 598. Special Topics (1-6).
ART 599. Seminar (1-5). May be repeated.
ART 700. Master's Thesis, Project Study and/or Examination (1-12). Prerequisite, permission of Chair of student's graduate faculty supervisory committee. Designed to credit and record supervised study for the Master's thesis, non-thesis project, studio project, public recital, and/or examination. Grade will be either S or U. May be repeated for credit not to exceed 6 credits for M.A. degree and 12 credits for M.F.A. degree.
The following courses are on reserve and may be offered subject to program needs: ART 570. Advanced Studies in Design (2-5); ART 585. Advanced Studies in Printmaking (2-5).
Graduate Faculty
Chair: David R. Hosford
Science Building 338A
Professors:
David M. Darda, Evolutionary Vertebrate Morphology, Herpetoloty
David R. Hosford, Mycology and Algology
Paul W. James, Ecology and Fisheries Biology
Sheldon R. Johnson, Director Allied Health Sciences; Zoophysiology, Mammalogy
Stamford D. Smith, Entomology and Aquatic Biology
Associate Professors:
Daniel D. Beck, Physiological Ecology and Herpetology
Kristina A. Ernest, Terrestrial and Community Ecology
Assistant Professors:
Louise M. Baxter, Science Education, Histology
Patrick J. Bryan, Invertebrate Zoology, Developmental Biology
Tom R. Cottrell, Plant Ecology
Philip W. Mattocks, Ornithology and Physiology
Holly C. Pinkart, Microbiology
Linda A. Raubeson, Plant Systematics
Lixing Sun, Behavioral Ecology and Evolution
Steven D. Verhey, Cell and Molecular Biology
Biology
Program Coordinator:
Daniel Beck
Science Building 236G
Several objectives may be met through the completion of the Master of Science in Biology.
1. The degree will provide an expanded opportunity for students to prepare themselves for biological careers not normally open to students with only an undergraduate major in a biological science.
2. The program may prepare students for further graduate work leading to the Ph.D. degree. Students considering further graduate study should elect the thesis option for their Master's program.
3. The program may be designed so that the student may meet the requirements for continuing certification in secondary education while concurrently earning a Master of Science degree in Biology.
Admission. Admission is a two-step process. Applicants must first meet the general requirements for graduate study as determined by the Office of Graduate Studies and Research, and then the specific requirements of the Department of Biological Sciences which are:
1. An undergraduate degree in Biology or its equivalent. Deficiencies in the student's undergraduate training as determined by the Department of Biological Sciences at the time of admission to the program must be removed without graduate credit during the first year of graduate study.
2. Students must submit Graduate Record Examination scores for only the general examination.
3. Students must arrange for a graduate faculty advisor in the Department of Biological Sciences to serve as their major professor.
Program. The coursework leading to the Master of Science in Biology will total at least 45 credits in the biological sciences and related subjects as outlined in an approved Course of Study filed with the Office of Graduate Studies and Research. Thesis and non-thesis options are available. The non-thesis option requires a study project. The individual's program of coursework and thesis problem or project study will be developed in consultation with the student's major professor and other members of the student's graduate committee. Two quarters in residence are required.
Final Examination. Candidates must pass a final oral and/or written examination of all coursework offered for their degree, on their thesis or project, and on their area of specialization. Students electing a non-thesis option ideally should have a valid teaching certificate before entering the program and must have a valid teaching certificate before the Master's degree will be granted.
AHSC 596. Individual Study (1-6). Prerequisite, permission of instructor.
AHSC 598. Special Topics (1-6).
AHSC 599. Seminar (1-5).
BIOL 520. Developments in Cellular Biology (3). Prerequisite, graduate standing or permission. Ways in which new information is being integrated with the basic concepts of cellular and molecular biology. Formerly BISC 513. Students may not receive credit for both.
BIOL 552. Aquatic Entomology (5). Prerequisite, BIOL 351 or permission. Biology and taxonomy of major groups of aquatic insects. Two lectures and six hours of laboratory a week. A field course. Formerly ZOOL 562. Student may not receive credit for both.
BIOL 565. Advanced Animal Behavior (5). Prerequisite, graduate students only. Advanced knowledge in the study of animal behavior. Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory, one hour independent study per week. Formerly BISC 565. Same as PSY 565. Students may not receive credit for both PSY 565 and either BIOL 465 or BIOL 565 or BISC 565.
BIOL 566. Conservation Biology (5). Prerequisite BIOL 360 and graduate standing or permission of instructor. An introduction to the theory and practice of conservation biology, with emphasis on case studies. Two hours lecture, one hour discussion, and 4 hours lab or field study per week. Weekend field trips may be required. Students may not receive credit for both BIOL 466 and BIOL 566. Formerly BISC 540.
BIOL 570. Developments in Organismic Biology (3). Prerequisite, graduate standing or permission. Ways in which new information is being integrated with the basic concepts of evolutionary and systematic biology. Formerly BISC 511. Students may not receive credit for both.
BIOL 580. Research Methods and Techniques (4). An introduction to methods, techniques and procedures commonly used in biological research. Laboratory and field methods will be discussed as well as data collection and analysis techniques. Experimental design of research projects will be emphasized. Formerly BISC 515. Students may not receive credit for both.
BIOL 581. Seminar (1-5). Discussion of specific topics from readings in biological journals, books, and other materials. May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 5 credits. Formerly BISC 589.
BIOL 590. Cooperative Education (1-5). An individualized contracted field experience with business, industry, government, or social service agencies. The contractual arrangement involves a student learning plan, cooperating employer supervision, and faculty coordination. Prior approval is required. Grade will be S or U. Formerly BISC 590.
BIOL 592. Biological Field Studies (1-15). Prerequisite, post-graduate standing, permission of instructor. Individual or group off-campus experience in the field study of biological phenomena. May be taken more than once for a maximum of 15 credits. Grade will be S or U. Formerly BISC 593.
BIOL 593. Botany Museum Techniques (1-5). Prerequisite, permission of instructor and Department Chair. Practicum in preparing, cataloging and maintaining botanical museum specimens and displays and curating museum collections. May be repeated up to a total of five credits. Formerly BOT 593.
BIOL 595. Graduate Research (1-10). Prerequisite, permission of instructor. Organization or conduct of an approved laboratory and/or field research problem. May be repeated. Maximum of 10 credits may be included on Course of Study for the Master’s degree. Formerly BISC 595.
BIOL 596. Individual Study (1-6). Prerequisite, permission of instructor. Formerly BISC 596/BOT 596/ZOOL 596.
BIOL 598. Special Topics (1-6). Formerly BISC 598/BOT 598/ZOOL 598.
BIOL 700. Master’s Thesis, Project Study and/or Examination (1-6). Prerequisite, permission of Chair of student’s graduate faculty supervisory committee. Designed to credit and record supervised study for the Master’s thesis, non-thesis project, public presentation, and/or examination. Grade will be either S or U. May be repeated for up to 6 credits. Formerly BISC 700/BOT 700/ZOOL 700.
The following courses are on reserve and may be offered subject to program needs. BIOL 540. Laboratory Studies in Plant Physiology (3), BIOL 541. Field Botany (3), BIOL 550. Current Advancements in Human Physiology (3), BIOL 551. Field Zoology (3), BIOL 560. Ecological Diversity in Washington (3).
Graduate Faculty
Office of the Chair
Hugh Spall, Ellensburg
Don R. Nixon, SeaTac
F. Lynn Richmond, Lynnwood
Professors:
Edward S. Esbeck, Management and Organization
James L. Nimnicht, Human Resource Management, Organizational Management, Organizational Behavior
The Business Administration Department does not offer any graduate courses or graduate degrees.
BUS 515, Organization and Environment (5).
MGT 505. Customer Value/Leadership (5). Developing accountants as business advisors. Assessment and delivery of customer value, quality, and human resource management. Customer value survey of accounting firm client.
MGT 525. Strategic Management/Busines Simulation (5). Prerequisite, admission to the Master of Professional Accountancy program. Developing accountants as business advisors. Performance measurement, financing, and overall corporate strategy. Business simulation involving professionals.
Graduate Faculty
Chair: Martha J. Kurtz
Science Building 302F
Graduate Program Coordinator:
Anthony Diaz
Professors:
JoAnn DeLuca, Physical, Organic
David G. Lygre, Biochemistry
Associate Professors:
Martha J. Kurtz, Science Education
Carin Thomas, Biochemistry, Organic
Assistant Professors:
Anthony Diaz, Inorganic, Solid State
Program Objectives and Description:
The graduate program in chemistry is tailored to satisfy individual student aspirations and is designed to provide knowledge, skills and discovery within the chemical sciences. The program prepares candidates for professional employment in chemistry careers including industry, consulting, local, state and federal government, and for teaching at the community college or secondary level. Additionally the program provides a foundation for further graduate studies beyond the M.S. level in chemistry and related fields.
Graduate students in chemistry can focus their studies in any of the major areas of chemistry including biochemistry,
organic, physical, analytical and inorganic chemistry, and chemistry education.
Emphasis in a specific area through appropriate courses and seminars is enhanced by requisite graduate research. Practical and collaborative internship experiences through industrial, governmental, academic research or community college teaching partnerships are possible. The department utilizes state-of-the-art and fully equipped laboratory facilities with an array of modern instrumentation and computation capabilities. Furthermore, it operates a state certified environmental testing laboratory
maintains a radiochemistry laboratory.
Program Admission Requirements:
Incoming students are expected to meet the requirements set forth by the Graduate School, have earned an undergraduate degree in chemistry or a related field (equivalent to those offered at Central Washington University; see requirements for the B.S. and B.A. degrees in chemistry), and demonstrate a potential for superior scholarship. Applicants must provide Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores for
the General test. Scores from the Chemistry Subject Test may be requested
in special cases. If a chemistry background deficiency exists at the time of student admission, it must be removed during the first year of graduate study without graduate credit. International students for whom English is a second language must provide TOEFL scores to demonstrate English proficiency.
Community College Transfer Program:
Community college transfer students with an appropriate background (an A.A. degree including essential chemistry, mathematics, and physics course work) may earn B.S. or B.A. and then M.S. degrees over the course of approximately three years. A similar effort may be accomplished by CWU students. These degrees are achieved in an accelerated fashion and are individualized according to the specific background and focus of the student. For additional information contact the Chemistry Graduate Program Coordinator.
Program Requirements
The M.S. degree in Chemistry requires a minimum of 45 credits of graduate course work and research study culminating with a
thesis. Sixteen of these credits are research and thesis related (CHEM 595, CHEM 700).
The remaining twenty-nine credits are earned from coursework (a minimum of 18 at
the 500 level or above). Of these twenty-nine credits, students are required to take at least
9 core credits in chemistry, enroll in CHEM 503, Introduction to Research,
during the Fall quarter of their first year, and take at least one credit of
CHEM 505, Current Topics in Chemistry. Four credits of seminar (CHEM 589 taken
twice) are also required. This leaves 14 credits for elective courses. Candidates must
also pass a final oral examination on their thesis project and course work that is administered by candidate's graduate thesis
committee, and prepare a written thesis documenting their graduate research. Normal completion of the Master of Science requires 2 academic years and an intervening summer of study.
Areas and Electives in Specialization:
Fourteen credits of elective course work at the 400 or 500 level are required for the M.S. degree in chemistry. Elective courses are selected with advising from the thesis committee and provide expertise in the fields of the individual student's academic interests and research focus and complement professional goals. Elective topics offered by the Chemistry Department include biochemical toxicology,
mechanistic organic chemistry, organic synthesis, environmental chemistry,
solid-state chemistry, analytical instrumentation, graduate physical chemistry and chemistry education. Elective courses from other departments (Biology, Geology, Mathematics, Physics and Psychology among others) may be selected with graduate
committee approval.
Graduate Committee:
Before the end of the candidate's second quarter in the program and after consultation with all members of the chemistry graduate faculty, the student will select a thesis advisor to act as chair of the candidate's graduate committee.
The candidate in consultation with the selected thesis advisor will assemble a three member thesis graduate committee; two members of the committee must be from the Department of Chemistry.
Examination:
Each candidate must prepare a written thesis that documents the methods,
analysis and results of the research they carried out during their graduate
study. In addition, each candidate must pass a final oral examination on all phases of the student's program. The review covering the student's thesis and course work consists of a seminar open to the public followed by queries from the thesis committee.
Required Courses Credits CHEM 503, Introduction to Research 1 CHEM 505, Current Topics in Chemistry 1 CHEM 589, Graduate Student Seminar 4 CHEM 595, Thesis Research 10 CHEM 700, Thesis 6
Nine credits in Chemistry 9
Electives to be selected by advisement 14
Program Total 45
CHEM 500. Professional Development (1-5). Development topics and issues for in service and continuing education of professionals. Not applicable to degrees not institutional requirements for endorsements or teaching certificates offered through the university.
CHEM 503. Introduction to Research (1). An overview of the original research work being done in the department of chemistry. Class meetings are comprised of presentations by different faculty members.
CHEM 505. Current Topics in Chemistry (1). Prerequisite, graduate status or permission of the instructor. Restrictions: may be repeated for credit when subject differs to a maximum of 5 credits.
CHEM 510. Enzymology (3). Prerequisites, CHEM 372 or equivalent. Principles of enzyme purification, kinetics, reaction mechanisms, and regulation. Three lectures weekly.
CHEM 511. Advanced Biochemistry (3). Prerequisites, CHEM 362 and CHEM 372 or BIOL 320, and/or permission of instructor. A course in advanced biochemical concepts focusing on current topics in metabolism, membrane transport systems, electron transport, oxidative phosphorulation, and DNA using mitochondria as a model system.
CHEM 512. Biochemical Toxicology (3). Prerequisites, CHEM 362 and CHEM 371; CHEM 372 or BIOL 320 and/or permission of instructor. An introduction to the principles of toxicology followed by a survey of the biochemical mechanisms involved in cytotoxicity including reactive intermediates and their interaction with macromolecules. Same as CHEM 498, Biochemical Toxicology, may not receive credit for both.
CHEM 540. Survey of Chemical Education Research (3). This course is designed to give students basic understanding of the issues and concerns of current research in chemical education.
CHEM 541. Topics in Chemical and Science Education (3). This course is designed to lead students on a detailed explanation on one aspect of teaching or research in chemical/science education. May be repeated for credit with instructor permission.
CHEM 542. Teaching Chemistry at the Community Colleges (3). This course is designed to give students a working knowledge of teaching chemistry at the community college.
CHEM 550. Advanced Analytical Chemistry (3). Prerequisite, CHEM 452. Statistics in chemical analysis; quality control and assurance methodologies; government certification protocols; sampling and preservation; contamination and loss; process analytical chemistry; chemometrics; current analytical methodologies.
CHEM 551. Atmospheric Chemistry (3). Prerequisite, CHEM 382. The chemistry of the stratosphere and troposphere; chemistry of the atmospheric aqueous; the meterology of air pollution; cloud microphysics; mathematical chemical/transport modeling.
CHEM 552. The Chemistry of Natural Waters (3). Prerequisites, CHEM 251 and CHEM 382 or by permission of instructor. A study of the chemical reactions that lead to the steady state and/or equilibrium composition of natural waters.
CHEM 561. Organic Reaction Mechanisms (3). Prerequisites, CHEM 363 or the equivalent, CHEM 383 or permission of the instructor. An examination of several classes of organic reactions mechanisms, with an emphasis on the reaction intermediates, and on the methods used for studying reaction pathways.
CHEM 562. Physical Organic Chemistry (3). Prerequisites, CHEM 363 or the equivalent, CHEM 383 or permission of the instructor. An introduction to the modern study of organic structures and organic reaction pathways, with an emphasis on computational and physical methods.
CHEM 563. Advanced Synthetic Methods (3). Prerequisites, CHEM 363 or equivalent or permission of the instructor. A detailed survey of modern synthetic methods in organic chemistry, their application in multi-step transformations and development of synthetic rationale in extended total synthesis.
CHEM 564. Medicinal Organic Chemistry (3). Prerequisites, CHEM 363 and CHEM 371 or equivalent or permission of the instructor. A multi-component study of drugs and other biologically potent materials in terms of chemical synthesis, radiochemistry, biochemical evaluation and biological ligand-receptor interactions.
CHEM 570. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3). Prerequisites, CHEM 350 and CHEM 363. An in depth review of the structure, bonding, spectroscopy and reactivity of inorganic compounds, with emphasis on those of the main group elements.
CHEM 571. Topics in Solid State Chemistry (3). Prerequisites, CHEM 350 and CHEM 382. A survey of the structures and properties of inorganic solids: crystallography, X-ray diffraction, phase equilibria, electronic structure and luminescece,
CHEM 575. Chemical Applications of Group Theory (3). Prerequisites, CHEM 350 and CHEM 363. An introduction to group theory and its applications toward molecular symmetry, bonding and spectroscopy.
CHEM 581. Thermodynamics (3). Prerequisites, Mathematics through multivariable calculus; CHEM 383 or equivalent. Three lectures weekly. Principles of thermodynamics: basic theories, methods and applications.
CHEM 582. Chemical Kinetics (3). Prerequisites, Mathematics through multivariable calculus, CHEM 383 or equivalent. Three lectures weekly. Principles of chemical kinetics: basic theories, methods and applicatons.
CHEM 583. Quantum Chemistry (3). Prerequisites, Mathematics through multivariable calculus, CHEM 383 or equivalent. Three lectures weekly. Principles of quantum chemistry: basic theories, methods and applications.
CHEM 589. Graduate Student Seminar (2). May be repeated for credit. A one hour professional seminar encompassing a contemporary topic is provided to the department and campus community.
CHEM 590. Cooperative Education (1-5). Prerequisites, undergraduate degree and permission of graduate coordinator. Practical experience by employment in a chemistry-related industrial, governmental, or instructional setting.
CHEM 592. Laboratory Experience in Teaching Chemistry (2). Practical experience in teaching chemistry laboratories. An introduction to teaching, teaching philosophies, safety and hazardous waste management. May be repeated for credit but only 2 credits may be applied to the chemistry MS degree. Grade will be S/U.
CHEM 595. Graduate Research (1-10). Prerequisite, permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit.
CHEM 596. Individual Study (1-5). Prerequisites, permission of instructor and thesis committee. May be repeated for credit.
CHEM 598. Special Topics (1-6). May be repeated for credit under a separate title.
CHEM 599. Graduate Seminar (1). May be repeated for credit.
CHEM 700, Master's Thesis, Project Study and/or Examination (1-6). Prerequisites, permission of Chair of student's graduate faculty supervisory committee. Designed to credit and record supervised study for the master's thesis, non-thesis project, studio project, public recital and/or examination. Grade will be either S or U. May be repeated for up to 6 credits.
Graduate Faculty
Chair: Alan B. Taylor
Bouillon 232
Professors:
Philip M. Backlund, Speech Communication
Corwin P. King, Speech Communication, Public Relations
Associate Professors:
Michael Ogden, Journalism
The Communication Department does not offer any graduate degrees.
COM 598. Special Topics (1-5).
COM 599. Seminar (1-5). May be repeated.
Graduate Faculty
Chair: James Schwing
Hebeler 219
Professors:
James Schwing, Parallel Algorithms, User Interface Design, Computer Graphics, Computer Aided Design
Associate Professors:
Edward Gellenbeck, User Interface Design, Web Development, Software Engineering
Boris Kovalerchuk, Artificial Intelligence, Simulation and Optimization, Computer Architecture
General Departmental Information
The Computer Science Department does not offer any graduate degrees.
C S 500. Professional Development (1-5). Development topics and issues for inservice and continuing education of professionals. Not applicable to degrees nor institutional requirements for endorsements or teaching certificates offered through the university.
Co-Chairs: Robert Carbaugh and Koushik Ghosh
Shaw-Smyser
Professors:
Donald J. Cocheba, Resource Economics and Regional Development
Richard S. Mack, Resource Economics and Regional Development
Associate Professor Kouschik Ghosh, Macroeconomics, Public Finance and Econometrics
The Economics Department does not offer any graduate degrees, but cooperates in offering Economics and Resource Management graduate courses.
ECON 552. Managerial Economics (5). Application of microeconomic theories to managerial decisions.
The Master of Education degree program is designed primarily for elementary and secondary school teachers and school service personnel. Since the program may also prepare the student for community college teaching and for advanced study, the student should seek advice from the program advisors. For advice regarding specializations contact the appropriate department.
In addition to general requirements for admission to Master's programs, students desiring admission to programs in education must meet departmental requirements. Members of the appropriate department will review the student's application materials from the Office of Admissions and, if deemed necessary, may meet with the student before a recommendation for admission can be made.
EDF 510 is required of all students earning the M.Ed. degree. The candidate further must choose at least six credits from the following: EDF 501, Educational Foundations; EDF 502, History of Education; EDF 503, Philosophy of Education; EDF 504, Advanced Educational Statistics; EDF 506, Education Futurism, EDF 507, Studies and Problems in Intercultural Education; EDF 508, Comparative Education; EDF 567, Educational Change, PSY 552, Advanced Human Growth and Development; PSY 559, Advanced Educational Psychology (Only one of PSY 552 or PSY 559 may be included to meet the foundations requirement); SOC 525, Society and Education; as approved by the student's graduate advisor or committee Chair. Related courses may be substituted with permission of the student's graduate advisor or committee Chair, the Chair of the appropriate department and the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research.
Faculty
Chair: Dr. Osman Alawiye, Ph.D., J.D.
Black 101-5
Professors:
Osman Alawiye, Ph.D., J.D., Curriculum and Instruction
Linda S. Beath, Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction
Andrea Bowman, Ed.D., Curriculum and Instruction
Franklin Carlson, Ed.D., Curriculum and Instruction
Madalon Lalley, Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction, Supervision
Luetta Monson, Ph.D, Curriculum and Instruction
Henry Williams, Ed.D., Supervision
Timothy W. Young, Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction
Associate Professors:
Dennis Martinen, Ed.D., Supervision
Barbara Phillips, Ph.D, Curriculum and Instruction, Supervision
Steven Schmitz, Ed.D., Curriculum and Instruction
Don Woodcock, Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction, Supervision
Assistant Professors:
Kim M. Jones, Ph.D., Supervision
Steven Nourse, Ed.D., Curriculum and Instruction, Supervision
Lee Plourde, Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction, Supervision
Lecturers:
Janie Matheson
Kay Prather
Cindy Vielbig
The Master Teacher is conceived as a program of advanced preparation for classroom teachers intending to teacher scholars and to assume positions of leadership within their schools with respect to the development of curriculum, instructional strategies, and related classroom concerns.
The program is diversified to allow students to select an area of emphasis within the three concentrations of elementary, middle school, or secondary teaching.
Program. The student will complete at least 45 credits as outlined in an approved Course of Study filed with the Office of Graduate Studies and Research. The development of a Course of Study most appropriate to the professional goals and purposes of each individual student is encouraged.
Required Courses Credits
*Educational Foundations and Research Courses 9
EDBL, EDCS, EDEL, or EDF 700, Thesis (or option) 6
Area of emphasis and related study
(see guidelines following) 30
*See Required Foundations and Research
Courses under General Information.
Program Total 45
Elementary Teaching
This concentration is designed for teachers in the elementary grades.
Students in consultation with an advisor will design a Course of Study appropriate to their professional goals, comprising the professional required Educational Foundation and Research courses, thesis or option, and 30 credits. Normally at least 15 credits (variable 12-18) from one of the following areas of emphasis:
1. Teaching strategies, curriculum and materials (e.g., ART 330, EDAD 562, EDCS 513, 539, 542, 545, 565, EDRD 421, 521, 526, 528, 592.1, EDEL 531, 551, 562, EDSE 521, 522, ENG 320, TH 343, 420, MATH 552, 560, SCED 422, SOSC 420);
2. Media (e.g., EDCS, 516, 550, 578, COM 341);
3. Bilingual Ed. (e.g., EDF 507, EDBL 512, 518, 556 plus language arts option courses or special education option courses);
4. Contemporary trends (e.g., EDAD 583, EDCS 432, 571, EDF 401, 506, EDSE 512).
Middle School Teaching
This concentration is designed for teachers in middle and junior high schools comprising ages 11-14 (grades 5-8).
Normally 15 credits (variable 12-18) of related studies will be selected from an academic field or fields in which the student wishes to become more proficient. An exception may be made if the student has had appropriate previous advanced study (e.g., fifth year or other post-baccalaureate work). If related studies are not taken, then work in the areas of emphasis will be expanded accordingly.
Normally 15 credits (variable 12-18) of coursework selected from at least one of the following areas of emphasis:
1. Teaching strategies, curriculum, and materials (e.g., EDAD 563, EDCS 513, 539, 542, 545, 582, EDRD 526, 528, 592.1, SOSC 520);
2. Evaluation and counseling (e.g., EDAD 560, 566, EDCS 487, 488, 505, 543, 544, EDF 504, PSY 552, 559, 569, 573);
3. Media (e.g., EDCS 516, 550, 578, COM 341, 366);
4. Contemporary trends (e.g., EDAD 583, 588, EDF 401, 506, 567, EDCS 432, 571, EDSE 512).
Secondary School Teaching
This concentration is designed for teachers in high schools comprising ages 14-18 (grades 9-12). One of the student's graduate committee members must be from the academic field.
Normally 15 credits (variable 12-18) of related studies will be selected from an academic field in which the student wishes to become more proficient. An exception may be made if the student has had appropriate previous advanced study (e.g., fifth year or other post baccalaureate work). If related studies are not taken, then work in the areas of emphasis will be expanded accordingly.
1. Teaching strategies, curriculum, and materials (e.g., EDAD 564, EDCS 424, 513, 539, 545);
2. Evaluation and counseling (e.g., EDAD 560, 566, EDCS 487, 488, 543, 544, EDF 504, 505, PSY 552, 559, 569, 573);
3. Media (e.g., EDCS 516, 550, 578, COM 341, 366);
4. Contemporary trends (e.g., EDAD 583, 588, EDF 401, 506, 567, EDCS 571, EDSE 512).
This is a program to qualify students to become Library Media Specialists for K-12 schools in Washington State.
Required Courses CreditsEDCS 450, Media Development 3 EDCS 516, Advanced Media Utilization 3 EDCS 578, Administration of Media/ Technology Programs 3 EDCS 596, Individual Study (practicum) 3 EDCS 526, Instructional Methods for Library Media Specialists 3 EDCS 536, Selecting Literature for Children and Young Adults 3 EDCS 548, Collection Development for Library Media Specialists 3 EDCS 558, Cataloging and Classification for Library Media Specialists 3 EDCS 569, Information Storage and Retrieval 3 Total 27
Faculty
Chair: David Shorr, Ph.D.
Black 101
Professors:
Minerva L. Caples, Ed.D., Elementary/Bilingual Education
James DePaepe, Ph.D., Special Education
Dan Fennerty, Ed.D., Special Education
Gail Goss, Ed.D., Reading/Elementary Education
Nancy Jurenka, Ed.D., Elementary Education/Reading
David Majsterek, Ed.D., Special Education, Early Childhood Education
Jack McPherson, Ph.D., Administration
James G. Pappas, Ed.D., Administration
Debra Prigge, Ed.D., Special Education
David Shorr, Ph.D., Early Childhood Education
Alberta Thyfault, Ph.D., Special Education
Associate Professors:
Carol Butterfield, Ph.D., Elementary Education/Reading/Bilingual Education/TESL
Christina Curran, Ph.D., Special Education
Susan Donahoe, Ph.D., Reading/Language Arts
Connie Lambert, Ph.D., Special Education
Andrea Sledge, Ph.D., Reading
Assistant Professors:
Cory Gann, Ph.D., Early Childhood Education
Tina Georgeson, Ed.D., Elementary Education/Early Childhood Education
Craig Hughes, Ph.D., Bilingual Education/TESL
Keith Salyer, Ph.D., Elementary Education
Gary Shelly, Ph.D., Administration
Leland Chapman, Ph.D., Administration
Program: This program prepares teachers for the initial principal's certificate. Two options are available: General administration option and general administration with a bilingual education specialization option. A student shall complete at least 54 credits in an approved Course of Study to be developed in consultation with the graduate advisor. Refer to the section on general Master's degree regulations for general requirements.
The Master of Education Administration program provides options for the various school levels, but does not necessarily qualify the student for the Initial Principal's Certificate, which requires that an applicant also complete the 16 credit internship as described under EDAD 692 and 693.
General Administration Option
The General Administration program prepares individuals who can provide appropriate leadership and direction to the school professional staff and to the community by (1) developing a unified system for managing human resources; (2) developing long-range plans, policies and goals; and (3) executing the policies developed by the district.
Required Courses Credits
Educational Foundations and Research Courses 9
*EDF 507, Studies and Problems in Intercultural
Education 3
EDAD 561, School Supervision 3
EDAD 580, Educational Administration 5
EDAD 581, Public School Finance: Introduction OR
EDAD 587, Educational Grants Management and Budget 3
EDAD 583, School and Community 3
EDAD 586, The Principalship 5
EDAD 594, School Law 3
EDAD 700, Thesis or option 6
Select one from the following: 5
EDAD 562, Elementary/Middle School Curriculum (5)
Elementary and Middle School Principals
EDAD 564, High School/Middle School Curriculum, (5)
Junior and Senior High School Principals
*Select one from the following: 3
EDSE 512, Educational Rights of Individuals
with Disabilities (3)
EDSE 585, Administration and Supervision
of Programs for Students with Disabilities (3)
Electives selected from the following: 6-12
EDAD 560, 563, 566, 584, 588, 599, 693 (not to
exceed 4 credits) and other administration
related courses, EDCS 565,
578, 582, EDF 503, 506, 567,
PSY 444, SOC 459, and courses in
organizational development.
Program Total 54
*Required only for candidates who lack (3) hours of coursework in both special education and multicultural education in their last 90 hours of baccalaureate or post-baccalaureate studies.
General Administration with a Bilingual Education Specialization
This program prepares school principals to serve in schools with large numbers of limited English proficient students. Completion of the specialization requires appropriate field activities and a graduate level core of bilingual education coursework.
Prerequisites: The student must have an endorsement in bilingual education, English as a Second Language or designated world (foreign) language.
Required Courses Credits
Required courses listed for the General
Administration option 48
EDBL 512, Legal Rights of the Limited English
Proficient 2
EDBL 518, Studies and Problems in Educational
Linguistics 2
EDBL 556, Bilingual Education Curriculum 3
Program Total 55
This certification program is available to individuals who already possess a Master's degree or who are currently working on a M.Ed. in school administration or supervision and curriculum. Three years of teaching in a K-12 educational setting is required before certification can be awarded. Contact the School Administration Program Director for details and admission information.
Required Courses Credits
EDAD 561, School Supervision 3
EDAD 562, Elementary/Middle School Curriculum(5)
(if elementary) OR 5
EDAD 564, High School/Middle School Curriculum
(if secondary) 5
EDAD 580, Educational Administration 5
EDAD 581, Public School Finance OR
EDAD 587, Educational Grants Management & Budget 3
EDAD 583, School and Community 3
EDAD 586, The Principalship 5
EDAD 594, School Law 3
EDAD 692 and 693, Internship in School
Administration 16
Program Total 43
Additional courses may be required (e.g., special education and/or multicultural education) depending upon the background and experience of individual students.
This certification program is available to individuals who already possess a Master's degree OR who are currently working on a M.Ed. in school administration or supervision and curriculum. Contact the School Administration Program Director for details and admission information.
Required Courses Credits
EDAD 561, School Supervision 3
EDAD 562, Elementary/Middle School Curriculum 5
EDAD 564, High School/Middle School Curriculum 5
EDAD 580, Educational Administration 5
EDAD 581, Public School Finance OR
EDAD 587, Educational Grants Management & Budget 3
EDAD 583, School and Community 3
EDAD 594, School Law 3
EDAD 694, Internship in Improvement of Instruction &
Curriculum Development 16
Program Total 43
Additional courses may be required (e.g., special education and/or multicultural education) depending upon the background and experience of individual students.
Contact the school administration program director for details and admission information. Candidates must, in addition to a Master's degree in either Special Education, or a related field, complete the following courses:
Required Courses Credits
EDAD 561, School Supervision 3
EDAD 580, Educational Administration 5
EDAD 587, Ed. Grants Management & Budget 3
EDSE 512, Educational Rights of Individuals
with Disabilities 3
EDSE 585, Administration & Supervision of Program
for Students with Disabilities 3
EDSE 682 and 683, Internship in Special Education
School Administration 16
Program Total 33
Additional courses may be required (e.g., multicultural education) depending upon the background and experience of individual students.
The following college level courses should be taken prior to enrollment in the specialization courses and may not be counted as part of the required credits in the reading specialist program:
Basic Reading Course
Basic Language Arts Course
Basic Children's Literature Course
Program. The student shall complete at least 45 credits as outlined in an approved Course of Study filed with the Office of Graduate Studies and Research.
Required Courses Credits
Education Foundations and Research Courses 9
EDRD 700, Project Study or Thesis 6
*EDCS 424, Reading in the Content Fields 3
EDRD 521, Reading in the Elementary School 4
EDRD 523, Survey of Research in Reading 3
EDRD 525, Psychology of Reading 3
EDRD 526, Diagnosis of Reading Difficulties 3
EDRD 528, Remediation of Reading Difficulties 3
EDRD 592.1, Practicum: Diagnosis and
Remediation of Reading Difficulties 3
Advisor Approved Electives selected from, but
not limited to, the list below 8
EDRD 418, Reading and Linguistics (3)
EDRD 419, Storytelling Techniques (3)
EDRD 520, Advanced Teaching of Reading:
Methods and Materials (3)
EDRD 527, Whole Language Approach to
Teaching Reading (3)
EDEL 531, Teaching Elementary School Language Arts,
Advanced (3)
EDRD 532, Organization and Administration
of Reading Programs (3)
EDAD 561, School Supervision (3)
EDRD 599, Seminar (1-5)
EDBL 440, Reading English as a Second Language (3)
* If this course is completed prior to admission to
the graduate program, seen an advisor for an appropriate
course substitution.
Program Total 45
The Master of Education with specialization in Special Education is designed to allow students to pursue graduate level study in the various areas of special education.
Prerequisites: Students must have an institutional endorsement in Special Education or a minimum of one year teaching experience in a special education classroom as a certified teacher. Students without an institutional endorsement will be required to take appropriate background courses. One year of successful teaching prior to taking the final 15 credits of coursework is also required. Students must submit documented evidence of teaching experience to their program advisor.
Program. Students will complete at least 45 credits of approved graduate level coursework. The Course of Study will be developed in consultation with their major advisor from special education and filed with the Office of Graduate Studies and Research.
Required Courses Credits
Education Foundation and Research Courses 9
EDSE 700, Thesis (or option) 6
EDSE 501, Orientation, Foundation, and Issues 2
EDSE 503, High Prevalence Categories of
Exceptionality 3
EDSE 512, Educational Rights of Individuals
with Disabilities 3
EDSE 521, Functional Assessment 3
EDSE 522, Collaborative Consultation 3
EDSE 523, Curriculum for Students with Special Needs 3
EDSE 585, Administration and Supervision of
Programs for Students with Disabilities 3
EDSE 684, Internship in Professional Affiliated
Disciplines 4
Area of Concentration (by Advisement)
EDSE 597, Graduate Research in Special Education 4
EDSE 583, Seminar: Graduate Research Issues
in Special Education 2
Program Total 45
Master of Education
Supervision and Curriculum
Program. A student shall complete at least 54 credits as outlined in an approved Course of Study filed with the Office of Graduate Studies and Research. The development of a Course of Study most appropriate to the professional goals and purposes of each individual student is encouraged.
Required Courses Credits
Educational Foundations and Research Courses 9
EDAD 561, School Supervision 3
EDAD 562, Elementary Middle School Curriculum 5
EDAD 564, High School/Middle School Curriculum 5
EDAD 580, Educational Administration 5
EDAD 581, Public School Finance: Introduction (3)
OR EDAD 587, Educational Grants Management
and Budget (3) 3
EDAD 583, School and Community 3
EDAD 594, School Law 3
EDAD 700, Thesis (or Option) 6
*EDF 507, Studies and Problems in Intercultural
Education 3
*Select one of the following: 3
EDSE 512, Educational Rights of Individuals
with Disabilities
EDSE 585, Administration and Supervision of
Programs for Students with Disabilities
**Advisor approved graduate or upper
division elective courses in subject or
specialization area 6-12
Program Total 54
*Required only for candidates who lack three (3) hours of coursework in both special education and multicultural education in their last 90 hours of baccalaureate or post-baccalaureate studies.
**One quarter (4 credits) of EDAD 694, Internship in
Improvement of Instruction and Curriculum Development,
may be taken in the M.Ed. program as part of the elective requirement.
Students entering the public school setting speaking little or no English are the fastest growing segment of the school population. Most mainstream teachers have received little or no special training in preparing them for these students. This program will provide the opportunity for practicing teachers to receive this needed training. This training will take place through the development and implementation of four courses. Upon completion of this program, students will be able to explain how programs have come to exacts as they are found today, document the theories upon which sound educational practices are based, develop and implement quality instruction, organize and use appropriate assessment procedures, and use paraprofessional and community members as quality assets in the classroom. While the program itself does not constitute a State of Washington endorsement, all courses could be applied to the completion of endorsement requirements at Central Washington University.
Required
Courses
Credits
EDBL 514, Introduction to Linguistic Diversity in
Education
3
EDBL 530, Sheltering in Mainstream I:
Methods
3
EDBL 531, Sheltering in Mainstream II: Assessment &
Resources 3
EDBL 440, Reading English as a Second
Language
3
Total 12
ECTL 601. Professional Certificate: Pre-Assessment Seminar (4). Candidates attending the seminar will review required standards and criteria and identify evidence/indicators to meet each criterion. The seminar will culminate with approval of the candidate's Professional Growth Plan.
ECTL 609. Professional Certificate: Culminating Seminar (2). Candidates attending the seminar will submit a portfolio of evidence to the Professional Growth Team. If the portfolio meets all requirements, the team will recommend the candidate for Professional Certification.
EDAD 560. Teacher Evaluation (3). Evaluation of classroom instruction including observations, pre-conferences, interview skills, and feedback techniques. Formerly ED 560, students may not receive credit for both.
EDAD 561. School Supervision (3). Prerequisites or corequisites, EDAD 580 and one year of teaching experience. For those students enrolled in either the M.Ed. program in administration or the administrator certification program. Development of observation skills, assessment skills, and the ability to work with teachers for the improvement of instruction. Formerly ED 561, students may not receive credit for both.
EDAD 562. Elementary/Middle School Curriculum (5). Prerequisite or corequisite, EDAD 580. For those students enrolled in either the M.Ed. in administration or the administrator certification program. Formerly ED 562, students may not receive credit for both.
EDAD 563. Middle School Curriculum (4). Formerly ED 563, students may not receive credit for both.
EDAD 564. High School/Middle School Curriculum (5). Prerequisite or corequisite EDAD 580, or permission of instructor. For those students enrolled in either the M.Ed. in administration or the administrator certification programs. Formerly ED 564, students may not receive credit for both.
EDAD 566. Evaluation of the School Program (3). Formerly ED 566, students may not receive credit for both.
EDAD 580. Educational Administration (5). Prerequisite, one year of teaching experience. Formerly ED 580, students may not receive credit for both.
EDAD 581. Public School Finance: Introduction (3). Prerequisite or corequisite, EDAD 580. For those students enrolled in either the M.Ed. in administration or the administrator certification program. Formerly ED 581, students may not receive credit for both.
EDAD 583. School and Community (3). For classroom teachers, principals, administrators and lay leaders. An examination of the relationship between the school and community. Formerly ED 583 students may not receive credit for both.
EDAD 584. Personnel Relations in School (3). For school administrators. Formerly ED 584, students may not receive credit for both.
EDAD 585. Public School Finance-Advanced (3). This course provides an in-depth study of revenue sources, tax theory, and distribution formulas. A comparative review of methods of apportioning funds is included to provide a basis for analyzing the Washington problem. Program planning and budgeting systems are emphasized. The current press for accountability, cost effectiveness, and systems for assessing quality of performance are considered. Formerly ED 585, students may not receive credit for both.
EDAD 586. The Principalship (5). Prerequisite, one year of teaching experience in a state-approved K-12 program. The administration of elementary, middle, junior high and high schools. Covers common elements and those peculiar to specific levels. Formerly ED 586, students may not receive credit for both.
EDAD 587. Educational Grants Management and Budget (3). Formerly ED 587, students may not receive credit for both.
EDAD 588. Politics of Education (3). Formerly ED 588, students may not receive credit for both.
EDAD 590. Cooperative Education (1-8). An individualized contracted field experience with business, industry, government, or social service agencies. The contractual arrangement involves a student learning plan, cooperating employer supervision, and faculty coordination. Prior approval is required. Grade will be S or U. Formerly ED 590, students may not receive credit for both.
EDAD 591. Workshop (1-6). No more than two workshops for a combined maximum of 8 Credits can be applied toward a Master's program. Formerly ED 591.
EDAD 593. Systems Approach to School Administration (3). General overview, definitions, and understanding of administrative and budgeting systems. Formerly ED 593, students may not receive credit for both.
EDAD 594. School Law (3). Prerequisite or corequisite, EDAD 580. For those students enrolled in either the M.Ed. in administration or the administrator certification program. An introduction to U.S. constitutional, legislative and regulative school law, with particular attention to the state of Washington. Covers the legal issues of governance, church/state relations, tort liability, personnel and student rights, rights of handicapped students, property and funding, minorities. Also covers basic legal research skills. Formerly ED 594, students may not receive credit for both.
EDAD 596. Individual Study (1-6). Prerequisite, permission of instructor. May be repeated. Formerly ED, SPED 596.
EDAD 597. Graduate Research (1-10). Individual student research under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit. Maximum of 10 credits may be included on Course of Study for the Master's degree. Formerly ED 597.
EDAD 598. Special Topics (1-6). Formerly ED/SPED 598.
EDAD 599. Seminar (1-5). May be repeated. Formerly ED/SPED 599.
EDAD 692. Pre Autumn Internship in School Administration (4). Prerequisites, minimum of two years of successful teaching experience, EDAD 580 and 586. Emphasis on the principal's responsibilities prior to and during the opening of the school year. Permission to register only after approval of Department Chair. Combines with EDAD 693 for 16 total credits in administrative internship. Grade will be S or U. Formerly ED 692, students may not receive credit for both.
EDAD 693. Internship in School Administration (4-16). Prerequisites, minimum of two years of successful teaching experience, EDAD 580 and 586. (Meets the laboratory and internship requirements outlined by the State Board of Education for candidates for principal's credentials.) Permission to register only after approval of Department Chair. Grade will be S or U. Credits earned in an administrative internship may not exceed a total of 16. Not more than four credits are applicable to credit requirements for the Master's degree. Combines with EDAD 692 for 16 total credits in administrative internship. Formerly ED 693, students may not receive credit for both.
EDAD 694. Internship in Improvement of Instruction and Curriculum Development (4-16). (Meets the laboratory and internship requirements outlined by the State Board of Education for candidates for a program administrator's credential in supervision instruction, and curriculum development specializations.) Permission to register only after approval of the Department Chair. Grade will be S or U. Credits earned in an administrative internship may not exceed a total of 16. Not more than four credits are applicable to credit requirements for the Master's degree. Formerly ED 694, students may not receive credit for both.
EDAD 700. Master's Thesis, Project Study and/or Examination (1-6). Prerequisite, EDF 510 and permission of Chair of student's graduate faculty supervisory committee. Designed to credit and record supervised study for the Master's thesis, non-thesis project, studio project, public recital, and/or examination. Grade will be either S or U. May be repeated for up to 6 credits. Formerly ED 700.
EDBL 512. Legal Rights of the Limited English Proficient (2). Historical developments and legal foundations in bilingual education with particular attention to Washington state law and federal legislation. Formerly ED 512, students may not receive credit for both.
EDBL 514. Introduction to Linguistic Diversity in Education (3). This course provides mainstream classroom teachers the needed background theory to better the educational experience of linguistically diverse students.
EDBL 518. Studies and Problems in Educational Linguistics (2). Prerequisites, EDBL 433 or English as a Second Language (ESL) methods course, or equivalent, and classroom experience. Identification and study of problems related to educational linguistics and second language instruction. Formerly ED 518, students may not receive credit for both.
EDBL 530. Sheltering in Mainstream I: Methods (3). This course provides mainstream classroom teachers the needed background information and methodology to better the educational experience of ESL students.
EDBL 531. Sheltering in Mainstream II: Assessment and Resources (3). This course provides mainstream classroom teachers the needed background information and methodology to better the educational experience of ESL students by using classroom based assessment and other resources.
EDBL 556. Bilingual Education Curriculum (3). Prerequisite, EDBL 435 or permission of instructor. Planning, implementation and evaluation of the bilingual education program curriculum for the elementary school. Formerly ED 556, students may not receive credit for both.
EDBL 590. Cooperative Education (1-8). An individualized contracted field experience with business, industry, government, or social service agencies. The contractual arrangement involves a student learning plan, cooperating employer supervision, and faculty coordination. Prior approval is required. Grade will be S or U. Formerly ED 590, students may not receive credit for both.
EDBL 591. Workshop (1-6). No more than two workshops for a combined maximum of 8 Credits can be applied towards a Master's program. Formerly ED 591.
EDBL 596. Individual Study (1-6). Prerequisite, permission of instructor. May be repeated. Formerly ED, SPED 596.
EDBL 597. Graduate Research (1-10). Individual student research under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit. Maximum of 10 credits may be included on Course of Study for the Master's degree. Formerly ED 597.
EDBL 598. Special Topics (1-6). Formerly ED/SPED 598.
EDBL 599. Seminar (1-5). May be repeated. Formerly ED/SPED 599.
EDBL 700. Master's Thesis, Project Study and/or Examination (1-6). Prerequisite, EDF 510 and permission of Chair of student's graduate faculty supervisory committee. Designed to credit and record supervised study for the Master's thesis, non-thesis project, studio project, public recital, and/or examination. Grade will be either S or U. May be repeated for up to 6 credits. Formerly ED 700.
EDCS 509. Service Learning (3). Student will use program of study content knowledge to improve a community situation. Same as FCSG 509. Students may not receive credit for both.
EDCS 513. Creative Teaching (3). Prerequisite, teaching experience. Includes opportunity for creative expression as well as sharing creative teaching ideas, aids and methods. The purpose of the course is to help teachers become more imaginative and creative in planning, conducting and evaluating classroom instruction. Emphasis on classroom management and organization. Formerly ED 513, students may not receive credit for both.
EDCS 516. Advanced Media Utilization (3). Prerequisite, EDCS 316. Explores recent research, experimental programs and new developments in the utilization of media. Formerly ED 516, students may not receive credit for both.
EDCS 526. Instructional Methods for Library Media Specialists (3). Survey and learn instructional roles filled by Library Media Specialists and the instructional methods they employ: storytelling, creative drama, authoring software, effective presentation, literature appreciation, reading motivation, puppetry, library skills, independent learning skills, and information literacy skills.
EDCS 536. Selecting Literature for Children and Young Adults (3). Prospective school Library Media Specialists will learn how to develop quality children and young adult literature collections and programs.
EDCS 539. Educational Games (3). Prerequisite, graduate standing or one year of teaching experience. This course will emphasize the purpose and benefits of educational games and provide each student with experience in planning, developing, and presenting as well as playing, games of their own creation for use as an instructional tool. Participants will be responsible for any expense involved in the construction of their games. Formerly ED 539, students may not receive credit for both.
EDCS 542. Individualizing Instruction (3). Prerequisite EDSE 311 or equivalent. Basic techniques appropriate to elementary and secondary schools.
EDCS 543. Teacher Counseling (3). Theory and techniques interviewing, advising and counseling: school personnel services, community and state special services.
EDCS 545. Classroom Teaching Problems (3). Prerequisite, teaching experience. Open to experienced teachers. Formerly ED 545, students may not receive credit for both.
EDCS 546. Advanced Laboratory Experience (2-5). Consult Chair of Department of Curriculum and Supervision for permission to register for this course. Formerly ED 546, students may not receive credit for both.
EDCS 548. Collection Development for Library Media Specialists (3). Explore the methods used and the issues and solutions involved in developing a collection in a school Library Media Center.
EDCS 550. Instructional Media Production II (5). Advanced instruction in the production of instructional materials including still and motion pictures. Emphasizes design as well as production skills. Formerly ED 550, students may not receive credit for both.
EDCS 558. Cataloging and Classification for Library Media Specialists (3). Cataloging and classification of library media materials with an emphasis on MARC records.
EDCS 565. Program of Curriculum Improvement (3). Formerly ED 565, students may not receive credit for both.
EDCS 568. Information Storage and Retrieval (3). Reference collection development and utilization with print, electronic, and on-line resources.
EDCS 569. Supervision of Student Teachers (3). Prerequisite, one year of teaching experience. Formerly ED 569, students may not receive credit for both.
EDCS 578. Administration of Media/Technology Programs (3). Develop skills and expertise needed to manage media/technology programs at school building, school district, college and university, and private sector levels.
EDCS 582. The Middle School (3). Middle School background, goals, programs, organizational patterns, staffing, facilities, and trends. Formerly ED 582, students may not receive credit for both.
EDCS 590. Cooperative Education (1-8). An individualized contracted field experience with business, industry, government, or social service agencies. The contractual arrangement involves a student learning plan, cooperating employer supervision, and faculty coordination. Prior approval is required. Grade will be S or U. Formerly ED 590, students may not receive credit for both.
EDCS 591. Workshop (1-6). No more than two workshops for a combined maximum of 8 Credits can be applied toward a Master's program. Formerly ED 591.
EDCS 595. The Community Junior College (3). Formerly ED 595, students may not receive credit for both.
EDCS 595.2. Community College Instructional Problems (3). An analysis of the type of teaching applicable to the community college with an open door policy with special reference to lectures, assignments, uses of textbooks, programmed materials, newer media, student reports, quiz techniques, panel discussions, and preparations of instructional objectives, syllabi, and bibliography. Formerly ED 595.2, students may not receive credit for both.
EDCS 596. Individual Study (1-6). Prerequisite, permission of instructor. May be repeated. Formerly ED, SPED 596.
EDCS 597. Graduate Research (1-10). Individual student research under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit. Maximum of 10 credits may be included on Course of Study for the Master's degree. Formerly ED 597.
EDCS 598. Special Topics (1-6). Formerly ED/SPED 598.
EDCS 599. Seminar (1-5). May be repeated. Formerly ED/SPED 599.
EDCS 693A. Internship in Teaching—Guided Observation (4). Prerequisites, completion of a baccalaureate degree and admission to teacher education. Introductory field experience.
EDCS 693B. Internship in Teaching—Guided Participation (3). Prerequisites, completion of a baccalaureate degree and admission to teacher education. This internship represents the second phase in the developmental growth for practicing teacher interns.
EDCS 693C. Internship in Teaching—Guided Practice (3). Prerequisites, completion of a baccalaureate degree and admission to teacher education. This internship course represents the third pahse of the guided practice clinical field experience.
EDCS 693D. Internship in Teaching—Practice (10). Prerequisites, completion of a baccalaureate degree and admission to teacher education. This internship course represents the final clinical field experience component for certification.
EDCS 700. Master's Thesis, Project Study and/or Examination (1-6). Prerequisite, EDF 510 and permission of Chair of student's graduate faculty supervisory committee. Designed to credit and record supervised study for the Master's thesis, non-thesis project, studio project, public recital, and/or examination. Grade will be either S or U. May be repeated for up to 6 credits. Formerly ED 700.
EDEL 531. Teaching Elementary School Language Arts, Advanced (3). Prerequisite, EDRD 420 or equivalent or permission of instructor. The current aspects of the elementary school language arts curriculum except reading. Formerly ED 531, students may not receive credit for both.
EDEL 551. Teaching Elementary School Mathematics, Advanced (3). Prerequisite, EDEL 323 or equivalent or permission of instructor. Research findings in mathematics education, number abilities needed by children; designing number experiences; desirable teaching procedures, selection and use of materials. Course content and experiences are designed for the experienced teacher or graduate level student. Formerly ED 551, students may not receive credit for both.
EDEL 590. Cooperative Education (1-8). An individualized contracted field experience with business, industry, government, or social service agencies. The contractual arrangement involves a student learning plan, cooperating employer supervision, and faculty coordination. Prior approval is required. Grade will be S or U. Formerly ED 590, students may not receive credit for both.
EDEL 591. Workshop (1-6). No more than two workshops for a combined maximum of 8 credits can be applied toward a Master's program. Formerly ED 591.
EDEL 596. Individual Study (1-6). Prerequisite, permission of instructor. May be repeated. Formerly ED/SPED 596.
EDEL 597. Graduate Research (1-10). Individual student research under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit. Maximum of 10 credits may be included on Course of Study for the Master's degree. Formerly ED 597.
EDEL 598. Special Topics (1-6). Formerly ED/SPED 598.
EDEL 599. Seminar (1-5). May be repeated. Formerly ED/SPED 599.
EDEL 700. Master's Thesis, Project Study and/or Examination (1-6). Prerequisite, EDF 510 and permission of Chair of student's graduate faculty supervisory committee. Designed to credit and record supervised study for the Master's thesis, non-thesis project, studio project, public recital, and/or examination. Grade will be either S or U. May be repeated for up to 6 credits. Formerly ED 700.
EDF 500. Professional Development (1-5). Development topics and issues for inservice and continuing education of professionals. Not applicable to degrees nor institutional requirements for endorsements or teaching certificates offered through the university. Formerly ED 500.
EDF 501. Educational Foundations (3). Provides a background in selected areas of sociological, historical, and philosophical foundations of education. Also considers current and emerging problems of education. Formerly ED 501, students may not receive credit for both.
EDF 502. History of Education (3). Background: historical development in America. Formerly ED 502, students may not receive credit for both.
EDF 503. Philosophy of Education (3). Various philosophic positions which lead to an understanding of the educational enterprise. Same as PHIL 503, formerly ED 503, students may not receive credit for both. Student may not receive credit for both ED/PHIL 467 and EDF/PHIL 503.
EDF 504. Advanced Educational Statistics (4). Use and interpretation of complex statistical principles. Formerly ED 504, students may not receive credit for both.
EDF 505. Educational Measurement for Teachers (3). Designed primarily for graduate students. Emphasis is on formal and informal measurement. Test theory, formative and summative evaluation; criterion and norm referenced measurements, and construction and use of classroom tests are emphasized. Formerly ED 505, students may not receive credit for both.
EDF 506. Education Futurism (3). A study of the literature on alternative futures in American society and their possible impacts upon education. The methods of creative forecasting or future research. The desirability of deciding between alternative futures in education and the methodology of helping to bring about the more desirable future. Futurism in elementary and secondary schools. Formerly ED 506, students may not receive credit for both.
EDF 507. Studies and Problems in Intercultural Education (3). Research and analysis of models in intercultural and interpersonal school relations. Awareness of the student-teacher relation in creating school climate in multicultural settings. Analysis of the principles used to interpret these interactions, and practice in brief interventions involving staff, teachers and students. Formerly ED 507, students may not receive credit for both.
EDF 508. Comparative Education (3). A comparative look at national systems of education. Formerly ED 508, students may not receive credit for both.
EDF 510. Educational Research and Development (3). A study of the types, methodology, and uses in practice of educational research and development skills pertinent to the design and execution of research thesis and education developmental projects. Formerly ED 510, students may not receive credit for both.
EDF 511. Planning for Learning (3). Prerequisites, completion of a baccalaureate degree and admission to teacher education. Principles of planning, instruction, curriculum development, and pedagogy used in teaching primary, middle, and secondary level students.
EDF 567. Educational Change (3). Education change; barriers, characteristics, trends, processes; role of change agent in school organization; leadership techniques for facilitating change. Formerly ED 567, students may not receive credit for both.
EDF 590. Cooperative Education (1-8). An individualized contracted field experience with business, industry, government, or social service agencies. The contractual arrangement involves a student learning plan, cooperating employer supervision, and faculty coordination. Prior approval is required. Grade will be S or U. Formerly ED 590, students may not receive credit for both.
EDF 591. Workshop (1-6). No more than two workshops for a combined maximum of 8 credits can be applied toward a Master's program. Formerly ED 591.
EDF 596. Individual Study (1-6). Prerequisite, permission of instructor. May be repeated. Formerly ED, SPED 596.
EDF 597. Graduate Research (1-10). Individual student research under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit. Maximum of 10 credits may be included on Course of Study for the Master's degree. Formerly ED 597.
EDF 598. Special Topics (1-6). Formerly ED, SPED 598.
EDF 599. Seminar (1-5). May be repeated. Formerly ED, SPED 599.
EDF 700. Master's Thesis, Project Study and/or Examination (1-6). Prerequisite, EDF 510 and permission of Chair of student's graduate faculty supervisory committee. Designed to credit and record supervised study for the Master's thesis, non-thesis project, studio project, public recital, and/or examination. Grade will be either S or U. May be repeated for up to 6 credits. Formerly ED 700.
EDRD 520. Advanced Teaching of Reading: Methods and Materials (3). Prerequisites, a reading methods course at the undergraduate level and teaching experience. An in-depth research-based analysis of reading methods and materials used in elementary and secondary settings. Formerly ED 520, students may not receive credit for both.
EDRD 521. Reading in the Elementary School (4). Prerequisites, a basic undergraduate reading course and classroom experience, or permission. Contemporary influences in reading instruction in American elementary schools. Formerly ED 521, students may not receive credit for both.
EDRD 522. Middle School Reading (3). Prerequisites, a basic undergraduate reading course and classroom experience. An advanced course on the teaching of reading designed for middle school teachers. Formerly ED 522, students may not receive credit for both.
EDRD 523. Survey of Research in Reading (3). Prerequisites, reading methods course and teaching experience. Identification and in-depth study of problems related to reading instruction. Recent reading research is pursued with emphasis on classroom application. Formerly ED 523, students may not receive credit for both.
EDRD 525. Psychology of Reading (3). Prerequisites, a reading methods course, a basic psychology of learning course, or permission of instructor. Principles of learning and readiness, perception, psychological and physiological aspects of reading. Same as PSY 525, formerly ED 525, students may not receive credit for both.
EDRD 526. Diagnosis of Reading Difficulties (3). Prerequisites, an undergraduate reading methods course and teaching experience. Designed to inform practicing teachers about materials and procedures for diagnosing and interpreting reading problems of students. Formerly ED 526, students may not receive credit for both.
EDRD 527. Whole Language Approach to Teaching Reading (3). Oral language development as a bridge to reading. Specific techniques and materials that use the whole language of the child will be developed into a reading program. Formerly ED 527, students may not receive credit for both.
EDRD 528. Remediation of Reading Difficulties (3). Prerequisite, EDRD 526. Techniques and materials for remediating children's reading difficulties. Should be taken concurrently with EDRD 592.1. Formerly ED 528, students may not receive credit for both.
EDRD 532. Organization and Administration of Reading Programs (3). Prerequisites, EDRD 528 and 592.1 and permission of the instructor. Designed for administrators, coordinators, consultants, and reading specialists. Program operations, new techniques and materials, grant writing, supervisory skills, and inservice presentations. Student may not receive credit for both ED 524 and EDRD 532. Formerly ED 532, students may not receive credit for both.
EDRD 590. Cooperative Education (1-8). An individualized contracted field experience with business, industry, government, or social service agencies. The contractual arrangement involves a student learning plan, cooperating employer supervision, and faculty coordination. Prior approval is required. Grade will be S or U. Formerly ED 590, students may not receive credit for both.
EDRD 591. Workshop (1-6). No more than two workshops for a combined maximum of 8 credits can be applied toward a Master's program. Formerly ED 591.
EDRD 592.1. Practicum: Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Difficulties (3). Prerequisite, EDRD 526. Supervised experience working with one or more students. Includes the preparation of a case study. Grade will be S or U. Should be taken concurrently with EDRD 528. Formerly ED 592.1, students may not receive credit for both.
EDRD 596. Individual Study (1-6). Prerequisite, permission of instructor. May be repeated. Formerly ED 596.
EDRD 597. Graduate Research (1-10). Individual student research under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit. Maximum of 10 credits may be included on Course of Study for the Master's degree. Formerly ED 597.
EDRD 598. Special Topics (1-6). Formerly ED 598.
EDRD 599. Seminar (1-5). May be repeated. Formerly ED 599.
EDRD 700. Master's Thesis, Project Study and/or Examination (1-6). Prerequisite, EDF 510 and permission of Chair of student's graduate faculty supervisory committee. Designed to credit and record supervised study for the Master's thesis, non-thesis project, studio project, public recital, and/or examination. Grade will be either S or U. May be repeated for up to 6 credits. Formerly ED 700.
EDSE 501. Orientation, Foundations, and Issues (2). Prerequisite, teaching experience or permission of the instructor. Orientation of the graduate student to the Special Education Master's degree program. Current issues in the identification, assessment, instruction, and evaluation of students with disabilities will be explored through readings, discussions, and presentations. Formerly SPED 501, students may not receive credit for both.
EDSE 503. High Prevalence Categories of Exceptionality (3). Prerequisite, EDSE 501 or permission of instructor. Etiology, social issues and management strategies for students with mental retardation, learning disabilities, and behavioral disorders. Formerly SPED 503, students may not receive credit for both.
EDSE 510. Instructional Management Principles (3). Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles will be presented. Their interpretation in a range of research will be presented.
EDSE 512. Educational Rights of Individuals with Disabilities (3). Prerequisite, EDSE 501 or permission of instructor. Designed to prepare graduate students to use legal decisions to assist individuals with disabilities, and their families, in creating an appropriate educational environment. Formerly SPED 512, students may not receive credit for both.
EDSE 521. Functional Assessment (3). Prerequisite, EDSE 501 or permission of the instructor. Current effective assessment processes will be defined, developed, and defended. Included will be goal establishment, rationale for assessment processes utilized, and clarification of administrative procedures. Formerly SPED 521, students may not receive credit for both.
EDSE 522. Collaboration/Consultation (3). Prerequisite, EDSE 521, EDSE 523. Prerequisites, EDSE 501 or permission of instructor. Designed as a reflective process for the teacher to identify specific strengths in the areas of inter/intra personal skills. Formerly SPED 522, students may not receive credit for both.
EDSE 523. Curriculum for Students with Special Needs (3). Prerequisite, EDSE 501, EDSE 521, or permission of instructor. Focuses on selecting and implementing curricular adaptations to facilitate the participation of students with special needs in the regular classroom. Formerly SPED 523, students may not receive credit for both.
EDSE 533. Education of Disadvantaged Students (3). Prerequisite, teaching experience or permission of instructor. Techniques of teaching and curriculum modification for teaching the disadvantaged. Emphasis on early education as a prevention of failure and compensatory education for later grades. Formerly SPED 533, students may not receive credit for both.
EDSE 581. Current Issues in Special Education (1). May be repeated. Graduate standing required. Formerly SPED 581.
EDSE 583. Seminar: Research Special Education (2). Prerequisites, EDF 510 and EDSE 597. Advanced study of an approved special education issue or topic, under the guidance of a professor, including original research. Exchanging results by informal lectures, reports, and discussions. May be repeated for credit under different topics. Formerly SPED 583 A-F.
EDSE 585. Administration and Supervision of Programs for Individuals with Disabilities (3). Prerequisites, EDSE 501, teaching experience or permission of instructor. The course will focus on the administrative process of designing, developing, preparing for implementation and evaluating the procedural and substantive safeguards related to administering and supervising programs for individuals with disabilities. Formerly SPED 585, students may not receive credit for both.
EDSE 590. Cooperative Education (1-8). An individualized contracted field experience with business, industry, government, or social service agencies. The contractual arrangement involves a student learning plan, cooperating employer supervision, and faculty coordination. Prior approval is required. Grade will be S or U. Formerly ED 590, students may not receive credit for both.
EDSE 591. Workshop (1-6). No more than two workshops for a combined maximum of 8 credits can be applied toward a Master's program. Formerly ED 591.
EDSE 596. Individual Study (1-6). Prerequisite, permission of instructor. May be repeated. Formerly ED, SPED 596.
EDSE 597. Graduate Research in Special Education (4). Prerequisites, EDSE 501, EDSE 503, EDF 510 and permission of instructor. Specialty area research and research report preparation. Formerly SPED 597, students may not receive credit for both.
EDSE 598. Special Topics (1-6). Formerly ED, SPED 598.
EDSE 599. Seminar (1-5). May be repeated. Formerly ED, SPED 599.
EDSE 682. Internship In Special Education School Administration (4-16). Meets the internship requirements outlined by the State Board of Education for candidates seeking director of special education certification. Permission to register after admittance by the administrator preparation board. Grade will be S or U. Credits earned in an administrative internship will not exceed a total of 16. Not more than 4 credits are applicable to the credit requirements for the Master's degree. Formerly SPED 682, students may not receive credit for both.
EDSE 683. Pre-Autumn Internship in Special Education School Administration (4). Prerequisite, permission of the director of the administrator preparation board. Emphasis is on the responsibilities of special education prior to and during the opening of the school year. Combines with EDSE 682 for 16 total credits in administrative internship. Grade will be S or U. Formerly SPED 683, students may not receive credit for both.
EDSE 684. Internship in Professional Affiliated Disciplines (2-4). Prerequisites, EDSE 501, EDSE 503, EDF 510, permission of graduate committee Chair, and experience with individuals with disabilities. Formerly SPED 684, students may not receive credit for both.
EDSE 700. Master's Thesis, Project Study and/or Examination (1-6). Prerequisite, EDF 510 and permission of Chair of student's graduate faculty supervisory committee. Designed to credit and record supervised study for the Master's thesis, non-thesis project, studio project, public recital, and/or examination. Grade will be either S or U. May be repeated for up to 6 credits. Formerly ED 700.
The following courses are on reserve and may be offered subject to program needs: EDCS 544. Parent-Teacher Conferences. EDCS 571. Continuous Progress School. EDCS 577. In-Service Programs.
Graduate Faculty
Chair: Patsy Callaghan
Language and Literature 423
Professors:
Liahna K. Armstrong, American Literature, Popular Culture, Film
Patricia Callaghan, Rhetoric, World Literature, English Education
Bobby Cummings, Rhetoric, Teacher Education, Writing on Computers
Philip B. Garrison, Non-fiction Prose, Poetry Writing, World Literature, Mythology, American Literature
Loretta Gray, English as a Second Language Mark W. Halperin, Poetry Writing, Folk Literature, Modern Poetry
Terry L. Martin, English Education, Rhetoric, Women's Studies
Steven Olson, American Literature
Joseph Powell, Creative Writing, Modern Poetry Gerald J. Stacy, Renaissance Literature
Christine A. Sutphin, Victorian Literature, English Novel
Associate Professors:
Toni Culjak, World and Multicultural Literature
Paulus Pimomo, British Literature, Post-Colonial Studies
Charles Xingzhong Li, Linguistics, TESOL, Linguistic Approaches to Literature
Assistant Professors:
Laila Abdalla, English Medieval and Renaissance Literature
George Drake, 18th Century and Romantic British Literature, English Novel
Emeritus Professors:
Robert M. Benton, American Literature
John L. Vifian, Eighteenth-Century Literature, English Novel
The Department offers two options for the Master of Arts degree: Master of Arts, English (Literature) and Master of Arts, English (TESL/TEFL--Teaching English as a Second Language/Teaching English as a Foreign Language).
In addition to materials required by the graudate school, the English Department requires applicants to submit test scores from the General Exam of the Graduate Record Examination and a five to ten page writing sample (generally an undergraduate critical paper). International students must also score a 5 on the Test of Written English (TWE).
The M.A. in literature offers a rigorous, individualized program of advanced study of literature written in English. Students choose from an array of courses and select a thesis or non-thesis option. Although allowed flexibility in their course of study, students are also required to pass an examination over a select number of literary works widely recognized in the field of English. Students enter our program for a variety of reasons: to further their understanding of literature, to strengthen their teaching qualifications, or to prepare for doctoral work.
General Requirement of the Program
Students who decide to write a thesis take a minimum of 45 credits; those who choose the non-thesis option, a minimum of 47 credits. Students in both options must take ENG 512: Introduction to English Graduate Study and ENG 518: Advanced Litarary and Critical Theory. Regardless of which option is chosen, at least 30 credits must be at the graduate level in English, and at least 20 credits will be in literature in the English department. Up to 10 credits may be taken in approved courses offered outside of the English department. All degree candidates must pass a written comprehensive examination over works on a standard reading list.
Thesis or Non-Thesis Option
A student who chooses the thesis option takes 6 thesis credits (ENG 700), writes a thesis which fulfills the requirements of the student's thesis committee, and takes an oral examination over the thesis. A student selecting the non-thesis option takes 8 graduate credits in English instead of the 6 thesis credits and has a research paper accepted by a committee of graduate faculty.
Final Examination. All students must pass a Master's comprehensive examination, written or written and oral, over an approved reading list.
English (Teaching English as a Second Language/Teaching English as a Foreign Language - TESL/TEFL)
The TESL/TEFL program fosters the awareness, understanding, and skills necessary for effective teaching of English as a second or foreign language. It prepares educators to work with adult language learners both in the United States and abroad by study in the three general areas of language, pedagogy, and culture. Graduates from this program would be qualified to work in American colleges and universities, private ESL institutes, and programs and schools abroad that provide instruction in English. Those students who are already certified to teach in Washington public schools may also receive endorsement in ESL, with some additional work.
General Requirements of the Program
In addition to the requirements listed below, requisites to completion of the program include the following: an introductory linguistics course, a course in methods and materials of teaching a foreign or second language, and high-intermediate proficiency in a foreign language. Students can be admitted to the program without this background, but they will be required to gain this background while enrolled in the program.
The program consists of 55 credits, as outlined below, and offers both a thesis and a non-thesis option.
Thesis or Non-Thesis Option
The thesis option requires candidates to write a thesis and sit for a one-hour oral examination over the thesis. If the non-thesis option is selected, the student's educational achievement will be formally assessed at the end of the program by means of a portfolio; the materials included in the portfolio are derived from the student's engagement with works on a reading list. The contents of the portfolio and the reading list will be developed in consultation with the student's committee. The reading list will be equivalent to about 24 book-length studies. In addition, students choosing the non-thesis option who have English literature majors will take six credits in language or linguistics courses while candidates with majors other than English literature will take six credits in literature courses.
Required Courses Credits
ENG 512, Introduction to English Graduate Study 5
Language
ENG 586, Advanced Grammar 4
ENG 516, Advanced Studies in English Language:
Phonetics and Phonology 4
ENG 599, Seminar: Language in Society 4
ENG 599, Seminar: TESL/TEFL 4
Pedagogy
ENG 516, Advanced Studies in English Language: Second
Language Acquisition 4
ENG 531, TESL/TEFL Methods and Materials 4
ENG 592, Practicum 4
Department Approved Electives 16
Electives in language, thought, or culture by
advisement.
One course in literature required.
Thesis or Non-Thesis Option
ENG 700, Thesis OR Approved courses 6
Total 55
ENG 500. Professional Development (1-5). Development topics and issues for inservice and continuing education of professionals. Not applicable to degrees nor institutional requirements for endorsements or teaching certificates offered through the university.
ENG 510. Practical Application in Composition (2). Prerequisite, permission of instructor. The study and practice of the teaching of composition. Associated classroom experience as a teaching assistant or other experience as approved by the Department. May be repeated. Does not count toward the M.A. degree. Grade will be S or U.
ENG 512. Introduction to English Graduate Study (5). The philosophy of literature; research methods. Required of all Master of Arts candidates.
ENG 513. Teaching English Composition (4).Focuses on research, theories, and practical issues relevant to the teaching of composition.
ENG 514. Advanced Studies in English Literature (4). Prerequisite ENG 512. Course content identified by title in the university class schedule. May be repeated for credit under different titles.
ENG 515. Advanced Studies in American Literature (4). Prerequisite ENG 512. Course content identified by title in the university class schedule. May be repeated for credit under different titles.
ENG 516. Advanced Studies in English Language (4). Prerequisite, ENG 512. Course content identified by title in the university class schedule. May be repeated for credit under different titles.
ENG 517. Advanced Studies in Major World Writers (4). Prerequisite, ENG 512. Specific course content identified by title in the university class schedule. May be repeated for credit under different titles.
ENG 518. Advanced Literary and Critical Theory (4). Prerequisite, ENG 512. Advanced study of the theory and practice of various critical perspectives and strategies as they inform the study of literary texts.
ENG 531. TESL/TEFL Methods and Materials (4). Research in language, language acquisition and second language learning; selected approaches to teaching listening, speaking, reading and writing of English to non-native-speaking adult learners.
ENG 581. CWWP I: Writing Pedagogy (8). Prerequisite, permission of CWWP Director. Summer course in which K-12 teachers learn to implement writing and language arts across the curriculum and prepare to lead teacher inservice workshops. Participants must register concurrently for ENG 582.
ENG 582. CWWP II: Applied Writing Research (4). Prerequisite, permission of CWWP Director. CWWP follow-up course in which teachers design, implement, document and present the results of classroom-based research projects. Participants must register concurrently for ENG 581.
ENG 586. Advanced Grammar (4). English syntax, especially modern grammars and their role in teaching basic reading and writing.
ENG 591. Workshop (1-6). No more than two workshops for a combined maximum of 8 credits can be applied towards a Master's degree.
ENG 592. Practicum (1-5) . Supervised field experience in literacy education or teaching English as a second language/foreign language. May be repeated with consent of instructor. Grade will be S or U.
ENG 595. Graduate Research (2-10). Prerequisite, ENG 512 and permission of Department Chair. For students doing advanced research, writing, and study. Students using faculty time and departmental resources for thesis work must be registered for ENG 595 or 700. May be repeated for credit. May not be included in the Course of Study for the Master's degree. Grade will be S or U.
ENG 596. Individual Study (1-6). Prerequisite, permission of instructor.
ENG 598. Special Topics (1-6).
ENG 599. Seminar (1-5). Course content identified by title in the university Class Schedule. May be repeated for credit under different titles.
ENG 700. Master's Thesis, Project Study and/or Examination (1-6). Prerequisite, permission of Chair of student's graduate faculty supervisory committee. Designed to credit and record supervised study for the Master's thesis, non-thesis project, studio project, public recital, and/or examination. Grade will be either S or U. May be repeated for up to 6 credits.
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