Graduate Faculty
Chair: Steven Hackenberger
Farrell 309
Professors:
James M. Alexander, Forensic Anthropology, Cultural Resource Management
John A. Alsoszatai-Petheo, Biological Anthropology, Paleoanthropology, Peopling of the Americas
Anne S. Denman, Cultural Anthropology, Gender Roles, American Culture
Linda M. Klug, Linguistics, Language and Culture, Social Structure, Political Organization, Southeast Asia, Philippines
William C. Smith, Archaeology, Cultural Adaptation and Evolution, Settlement Systems, Cultural Resource Management, Computer/Geographic Information Systems Applications, Western North America, Hypermedia
Associate Professor:
Steven Hackenberger, Coltural Ecology, Archaeology, Cultural Resource Management, Computer Simulation, North America and Caribbean
Assistant Professors:
Tracy J. Andrews, Sociocultural Anthropology, Native North America, Ethnicity, Medical Anthropology, Ecological Anthropology, Gender
Barbara N. Bicchieri, North American Archaeology, Plateau, Lithic Technology, Evolutionary Theory, Hunter-gatherers
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
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 S. Chinn
Randall 100
Professors:
J. John Agars, Design, Printmaking
Michael S. Chinn, Wood Design, Design
Gary M. Galbraith, Wood Design, Ceramics
Cynthia K. Krieble, Painting, Drawing
Chris Papadopoulos, Sculpture, Drawing
James M. Sahlstrand, Photography
Associate Professor:
Michael J. Emme, Art Education, Art History
Assistant Professors:
Glen Bach, Design
William Folkestad, Art History and Criticism
Keith Lewis, Jewelry and Metalsmithing
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.
Students registered through the faculty of education in an M.Ed. degree who have art education as their area of specialization may arrange to take individual undergraduate and/or graduate level courses in the Art Department.
Program Coordinator:
Michael S. Chinn
Randall 100
The 45-credit program provides advanced study and concentration in the various studio areas and art history. It is intended for students who desire graduate-level training in art and prepares them for various arts-related careers.
Program. All candidates shall complete at least 45 credits as outlined in an approved Course of Study filed with the office of Graduate Studies and Research. A minimum of 30 credits, exclusive of thesis, must be in the field of art.
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
The area of concentration will be from ceramics, design, wood design, drawing, history of art, jewelry and metalsmithing, painting, photography, printmaking or sculpture.
A minimum of 18 studio credits exclusive of thesis must be included in the program.
Any variations from the above program may be recommended by the Department of Art to the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research.
Studio space is available on a limited basis.
Studio Project. The studio project is that body of studio art work presented as a final project. The content of the studio project is determined by advisement with the student's graduate committee.
A selection of the candidate's studio work will be presented in public exhibition.
Associated with the studio project is a written document that supports the studio work. Graduate students pursuing a degree in a studio area are required to distribute Art 700 credits over two quarters. These quarters need not be consecutive, nor commence during the first quarter. Upon completion of the first quarter of credit in Art 700, students are required to submit a draft copy of their written document to their committee. Committee approval is required before students can register for the remaining credits in Art 700 or progress with the studio study.
The final written document, approved by the student's graduate committee, will be submitted in conjunction with the studio project. Slides of the project will accompany the original copy of the written document. The original written document will be filed with the Department of Art. The written document must meet thesis format and typing standards.
Thesis. A written thesis dealing with the field of art is an option. Thesis content will be determined in consultation with the student's thesis committee. A Committee and Option Approval form must be endorsed by the student's graduate committee, the Department Chair, and filed with 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 Graduate Studies and Research for binding.
Final Examination. The final examination will be developed on the basis of the student's graduate program. The examination will concentrate on the thesis/studio project and may also cover other work in the student's graduate program.
Program Coordinator:
Michael S. Chinn
Randall 100
The MFA is a two-year, 90-quarter credit, terminal degree program providing students with professional levels of competency and distinction in studio art. The program prepares them for careers as teachers in higher education, professional studio artists, and other studio-arts related vocations.
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 The major studio concentrations are: 1. Ceramics 2. Drawing 3. Jewelry and Metalsmithing 4. Painting 5. Photography 6. Printmaking 7. Sculpture 8. Wood Design
Application and Admission. In addition to the university regulations concerning admission to graduate degree programs, the following specific regulations apply to the MFA Program:
A. Acceptance is primarily based on the student's potential as evidenced by a portfolio, previous coursework in art, or by other means.
B. Applicants are required to submit examples of their work in the form of 2" x 2" slides. This documentation should represent the specific direction of the applicant's work as well as some breadth in other art activities. If feasible, students should visit the campus and arrange a personal interview with the Art Department Chair and faculty members in their major area of concentration.
Applicants with a high degree of competency in another field, e.g., anthropology, computer science, physics, psychology, philosophy, or sociology, who can demonstrate their adaptability to the making of visual statements will be considered for acceptance on an individual basis.
Transfer of Credits. The general provisions for the transfer of credits are set forth under the catalog heading, General Master's Degree Regulations.
A student who already holds a graduate degree from an area of the studio arts may be granted advanced standing upon the request of the student, the recommendation of the student's graduate committee, the Chair of the Art Department, and approval by the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research. If approved, the credit would be accepted after the student's first term in residence. Up to 45 hours of such credit may be applied towards the MFA.
Residence Requirements. Students must be in residence three consecutive full-time quarters. Furthermore, all studio credits, except those approved under the transfer of credit provisions, must be taken in residence. For these purposes, residence includes any work taken in travel study, internship programs or other study taken elsewhere and listed on the approved Course of Study.
Graduate Committee. A three-member faculty committee 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, especially during the early stages of the program.
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,
To disseminate information,
To render academic, vocational and personal advisement.
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 by vote of the art faculty. Assistants are appointed by the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research upon recommendation of the Department Chair.
Studio Space. Individual studio space is available and will be allocated by the Chair of the Art Department.
Studio Project. The studio project is that body of studio work presented as a terminal project. The content of the studio project is determined by advisement 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 the studio study. Graduate students are required to distribute Art 700 credits over two or more quarters. These quarters need not be consecutive, nor need they commence during the first quarter. Upon completion of the first quarter of Art 700, students are required to submit a draft copy of their written document to their committee. Committee approval is required before students can register for the remaining credits of Art 700 or progress with studio study.
The final written document, approved by the student's graduate committee, will be submitted in conjunction with the studio project. Slides of the project will accompany the written document. The original written document will be filed with the Department of Art. The written document must meet thesis format and typing standards.
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 Examination. A final examination will be based on the student's graduate program. The examination will concentrate on the thesis/studio project and may also cover other work in the student's graduate program.
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 (3). 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 (3). 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 557. African and Oceanic Art (3). 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 570. Advanced Studies in Design (2-5). Prerequisite, permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit.
ART 580. Advanced Studies in Sculpture (2-5). Prerequisite, ART 480 or equivalent. May be repeated for credit.
ART 585. Advanced Studies in Printmaking (2-5). Prerequisite, ART 388, or 485, or 486 or 487 or permission of instructor. 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.
Graduate Faculty
Chair: David M. Darda
Dean 203
Professors:
*John E. Carr, Plant Anatomy, Horticulture
David M. Darda, Evolutionary Vertebrate Morphology, Herpetology
David R. Hosford, Mycology, Algology
Sheldon R. Johnson, Zoophysiology, Mammalogy
Robert F. Lapen, Immunology, Virology, Zoopathology
Stamford D. Smith, Entomology, Aquatic Biology
Thomas H. Thelen, Human and General Genetics
Associate Professor:
Paul W. James, Fisheries Biologyand Ecology
Douglas N. Reynolds, General Biology, Plant Ecology
Assistant Professors:
*Louise M. Baxter, Science Education, Histology
Daniel D. Beck, Physiological Ecology
Kristina A. Ernest, Terrestrial and Community Ecology
Michael L. Gleason, Cell Biology
*Linda A. Raubeson, Plant Systematics
*Lixing Sun, Behavioral Ecology and Evolution
Adjunct Professor:
*Phillip W. Mattocks, Ornithology
*Associate Graduate Faculty
Biology
Program Coordinator:
Paul James
Dean 231
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 both the general test and the biology subject test.
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).
BISC 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.
BISC 501. Ecological Diversity in Washington (3). Prerequisite, BISC 375. An ecological survey of the major terrestrial habitats in Washington State. Emphasis is on the interrelationships between environmental factors and the flora and fauna of the habitat.
BISC 502. Laboratory Studies in Plant Physiology (3). Prerequisite, ZOOL 472 or BOT 461. Techniques used to study the physiology of plants. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.
BISC 503. Current Advancements in Human Physiology (3). Prerequisite, ZOOL 472 or BOT 461. The impact of current advancements in molecular biology, biochemistry and physiology on man and society.
BISC 505. Field Zoology (3). Prerequisites, BISC 112 and BISC 375. The taxonomy, behavior and adaptations of animals with special reference to vertebrates and macroinvertebrates. Two hours lecture and three hours laboratory/field work per week.
BISC 506. Field Botany (3). Prerequisites, BISC 111 and BISC 375. The taxonomy, distribution, and adaptations of plants with special reference to vascular plants and larger non-vascular plants. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory/field work per week.
BISC 511. 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.
BISC 513. 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.
BISC 515. 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.
BISC 575. Microbial Physiology (3). Prerequisite, BISC 370. Biochemistry is recommended. Fundamental physiological processes of bacteria. Three hours lecture per week.
BISC 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.
BISC 593. Biological Field Studies (1-15). Prerequisite, post-graduate standing, permission of instructor and Department Chair. 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.
BISC 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.
BISC 596. Individual Study (1-6). Prerequisite, permission of instructor.
BISC 598. Special Topics (1-6).
BISC 599. Seminar (1-5). Discussion of specific topics from readings in biological journals, books, and other materials. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 5 credits.
BISC 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 credit.
BOT 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.
BOT 596. Individual Study (1-6). Prerequisite, permission of instructor.
BOT 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 credit.
ZOOL 502. Advanced Animal Physiology (3). Prerequisite, ZOOL 472 or equivalent. A laboratory oriented course emphasizing the study of lower vertebrates and invertebrates. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.
ZOOL 571. Vertebrate Endocrinology (4). Prerequisites, one year of college chemistry, one quarter of animal physiology and permission of instructor. A study of the vertebrate endocrine glands, their hormones and regulatory mechanisms. Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week. Students may not receive credit for both ZOOL 371 and ZOOL 571.
ZOOL 593. Zoology Museum Techniques (1-5). Prerequisite, permission of instructor. Practicum in preparing, cataloging, and maintaining zoological museum specimens and displays and curating museum collections. May be repeated for up to a total of 5 credits.
ZOOL 596. Individual Study (1-6). Prerequisite, permission of instructor.
ZOOL 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 credit.
The following courses are on reserve and may be offered subject to program needs. BISC 548 Paleoecology (6), BISC 576 Morphology, Physiology and Systematics of Higher Bacteria (5), ZOOL 509 Advanced Mammalogy (5), ZOOL 510 Advanced Ornithology (5), ZOOL 511 Advanced Herpetology (4), ZOOL 512 Advanced Ichthyology (4), ZOOL 562 Aquatic Entomology (5), ZOOL 572 Environmental Physiology (5), ZOOL 580 Advanced Parasitology (5).
Graduate Faculty
Chair: Hugh Spall
Shaw-Smyser
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.
Graduate Faculty
Chair: F. Ross Byrd
Shaw-Smyser
Professors:
Cathy Bertelson, Administrative Management, Information Systems
F. Ross Byrd, Business Education, Business Communications
David Dauwalder, Business Communications
V. Wayne Klemin, Business Education, Administrative Management, Information Systems
Dolores J. Osborn, Administrative Management, Business Communications
Connie M. Roberts, Business Communications, Office Management
Blaine R. Wilson, Marketing Education, Fashion Merchandising, Retail Management
Associate Professors:
Margaret Beilke, Business Education, Business Communications
Robert Perkins, Administrative Management, Information Systems
In addition to general regulations for admission to Master's programs, admission to the graduate program in Business and Marketing Education will require appropriate undergraduate background in business education or marketing education and the professional education sequence.
Master of Education
Business and Marketing Education
Business Education Program Coordinator:
F. Ross Byrd
Shaw-Smyser
Marketing Education Program Coordinator:
Blaine R. Wilson
Shaw-Smyser
Program. The student shall complete at least 45 credits as outlined in an approved Course of Study filed with Graduate Studies and Research. The Course of Study is developed on the basis of individual needs and interests in consultation with the student's committee and the Chair of the Department of Administrative Management and Business Education.
Business Education
Required Courses Credits BSED 524, Business Education Program Design 3 BSED 525, Business and Marketing Education Issues 3 BSED 551, Philosophy and Principles of Vocational Business Education 3 BSED 595, Research 3 BSED 700, Thesis (or option) 0 or 6 Education Foundations and Research Courses 9 Department approved content coursework electives 5 Select a minimum of 6 credits from the following: 6 BSED 426, 445, 520, 526, 528, 529
Marketing Education
Required Courses Credits BSED 551, Philosophy and Principles of Vocational Business Education 3 ME 595, Research 3 Education Foundations and Research Courses 9 ME 700, Thesis (or option) 0 or 6 Select at least 6 credits from the following: 6 ME 525, 531, 561, 562 Select at least 6 credits from related areas in Business Administration such as marketing, management and personnel, administrative (Office) management 6Select 3 to 9 credits from the areas of Business Education, Marketing Education, Psychology and Education, Administrative (Office) Management 3-9
Thesis. Students in consultation with their graduate committee and the Department Chair have an option to follow a thesis, non-thesis, or project program.
Final Examination. An oral examination is administered under the thesis and project options. Under the non-thesis option, the student must pass a final written and oral examination.
For further information, contact an advisor in the Administrative Management and Business Education Department, Shaw Smyser 223, (509) 963-2611.
ADMG 510. Supervisory Skills (3). Examines the role of the office supervisor, the responsibilities involved, and ways of developing and improving supervisory skills and techniques.
BSED 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.
BSED 512. Total Quality Learning (2). The improvement of instructional systems via quality enhancement techniques, processes, and theories. Grade will be S or U. Cross listed with ME 512. Students may not receive credit for both.
BSED 520. Tests and Measurements in Business Education (3).
BSED 524. Business Education Program Design (3).
BSED 525. Business and Marketing Education Issues (3). Identification and analysis of current issues and trends in business and marketing education. Same as ME 525. Student may not receive credit for both.
BSED 526. Improvement of Instruction in Basic Business (3). Prerequisite, one year of teaching experience in business education.
BSED 528. Improvement of Instruction in Keyboarding and Word Processing (3). Prerequisite, one year of teaching experience in business education.
BSED 529. Improvement of Instruction in Accounting (3). Prerequisite, one year of teaching experience in business education.
BSED 546. Office Internship (1-6). Employment in an approved office position under departmental supervision and with departmental approval. A minimum of 40-hours per week on the job and attendance at weekly group conference.
BSED 551. Philosophy and Principles of Vocational Business Education (3).
BSED 561. Administration of Occupational Education (3). The study of occupational needs, survey federal laws, state plans, finance, advisory committees, organization of programs and staffing. BSED/FCSE /IET 561 are the same course. Student may receive credit for one.
BSED 591. Workshop (1-6). No more than two workshops for a combined maximum of 8 credits can be applied toward a Master's degree.
BSED 592. Practicum (3-12). Prerequisite, permission of department chair. Grade will be S or U. Same as ME 592. Students may not receive credit for both.
BSED 595. Research (3).
BSED 596. Individual Study (1-6). Prerequisite, permission of instructor. May be repeated.
BSED 598. Special Topics (1-6).
BSED 599. Seminar (1-5). May be repeated.
BSED 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 credit.
ME 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.
ME 512. Total Quality Learning (2). The improvement of instructional systems via quality enhancement techniques, processes, and theories. Grade will be S or U. Cross listed with BSED 512. Students may not receive credit for both.
ME 521. Marketing Education Model Program (3). Prerequisite, ME 591. The introduction of the Marketing Education Model Program into the marketing educator's classroom.
ME 525. Business and Marketing Education Issues (3). Identification and analysis of current issues and trends in business and marketing education. Same as BSED 525. Student may not receive credit for both.
ME 531. Improvement of Instruction in Marketing and Distribution (3). Prerequisite, one year of teaching experience in marketing education.
ME 561. Program Development in Marketing Education (3). Prerequisite, appropriate undergraduate or comparable preparation in marketing education.
ME 562. Curriculum Design in Marketing Education (3). Design of marketing education student outcomes, projects, activities, and assessment tools for a specific marketing education program based upon the Marketing Education Model Program.
ME 591. Workshop (1-6). No more than two workshops for a combined maximum of 8 credits can be applied towards a Master's degree.
ME 592. Practicum (3-12). Prerequisite, permission of department chair. Grade will be S or U. Same as BSED 592. Students may not receive credit for both.
ME 595. Research (3).
ME 596. Individual Study (1-6). Prerequisite, permission of instructor. May be repeated.
ME 598. Special Topics (1-6). May be repeated.
ME 599. Seminar (1-5). May be repeated.
ME 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 credit.
The following courses are on reserve and may be offered subject to program needs: BSED 546 Office Internship (1-6), and BSED 550 Principles of Business Education (3).
Graduate Faculty
Chair: L. Clint Duncan
Dean 303
Graduate Program Coordinator:
John M. Gerdes
Professors:
L. Clint Duncan, Inorganic, Environmental
Walter C. Emken, Physical
David G. Lygre, Biochemistry
Associate Professor:
John M. Gerdes, Organic, Medicinal
Assistant Professors:
*John P. Bullock, Inorganic, Analytical
*Martha J. Kurtz, Science Education
*Carin Thomas, Biochemistry, Organic
*Associate Graduate Faculty
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. An emphasis in all major areas of chemistry including biochemistry, medicinal chemistry, and chemistry education is offered. Opportunities for in-depth study of 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 and also maintains radiochemistry and high pressure laboratories.
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 both the General test and Chemistry Subject Test. 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. Twenty-nine credits are earned from course work (a minimum 20 credits at the 500 level or above). Sixteen credits are research and thesis related (CHEM 595, CHEM 700). Students are required to take at least one course from each of the following areas: inorganic, organic, and physical. A fourth required course is selected from one of the following areas; analytical, biochemistry, chemistry education, or environmental. One quarter of teaching experience as a chemistry teaching assistant and two credits of seminar are required. Candidates must pass a final oral examination on their thesis project and course work which is administered by candidate's graduate thesis committee. Normal completion of the Master of Science requires 2 academic years and an intervening summer of study.
Areas and Electives in Specialization:
Fifteen credits of elective course work 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, medicinal chemistry, mechanistic organic chemistry, organic synthesis, environmental effects of pollution, transition metal coordination chemistry, analytical instrumentation, physical experimenation and chemistry education. Elective courses from other departments (Biology, Geology, Mathematics, Physics and Psychology among others) may be selected with graduate committe 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 Chair of the department in consultation with the selected thesis advisor and the candidate will assemble a three member thesis graduate committee; two members of the committee must be from the Department of Chemistry.
Examination:
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
One course selected from each of the
following categories:
Inorganic Chemistry 3
CHEM 570, Advanced Inorganic (3)
CHEM 571, Transition Metals (3)
Organic Chemistry 3
CHEM 561, Organic Reaction Mechanisms (3)
CHEM 562, Physical Organic Chemistry (3)
CHEM 563, Advanced Synthetic Methods (3)
CHEM 564, Organic Medicinal Chemistry (3)
Physical Chemistry 3
CHEM 581, Thermodynamics (3)
CHEM 582, Kinetics (3)
CHEM 583, Quantum Mechanics (3)
One course selected from any of the following: 3
CHEM 511, Advanced Biochemestry (3)
CHEM 512, Biochemical Toxicology (3)
CHEM 540, Survey of Chemical
Education Research (3)
CHEM 541, Topics in Chemical and
Science Education (3)
CHEM 550, Advanced Analytical Chemistry (3)
CHEM 552, Environmental Chemistry:
Current Issues (3)
Electives to be selected by advisement 15
CHEM 595, Thesis Research 1-10
CHEM 599, Seminar 2
CHEM 700, Thesis 6
Program Total 45
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 BISC 333, 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 BISC 333 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. Chemistry of the Transition Metals (3). Prerequisites, CHEM 350 and CHEM 363. A survey of the structure, spectroscopy and reactivity of transition metal compounds, including coordination and organometallic species.
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 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 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 credit.
CHEM 515, Biochemical Methods (3).
Graduate Faculty
Chair: Alan Taylor
Bouillon 232
Professors:
Philip M. Backlund, Speech Communication
Corwin P. King, Speech Communication, Public Relations
Associate Professors:
Roger L. Garrett, Speech Communication
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: Barry J. Donahue
Hebeler 219
Professors:
Barry J. Donahue, Formal Language Theory, Programming Language Theory, Compiler Design
Assistant Professors:
Edward Gellenbeck, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence
Michelle Kidwell, Parallel Computing, Genetic Algorithms
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.
Chair: Peter J. Saunders
Shaw-Smyser
Professors:
Donald J. Cocheba, Resource Economics and Regional Development
Richard S. Mack, Resource Economics and Regional Development
The Economics Department does not offer any graduate courses or graduate degrees, but cooperates in offering Resource Management graduate courses.
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 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.
Michaelsen 201
Professors:
Frederick J. Abel, Ed.D., Foundations, Supervision
Osman Alawiye, Ph.D., J.D.
Donald E. Black, Ed.D., Industrial and Vocational Education, Supervision
Andrea Bowman, Ed.D., Curriculum and Instruction, Supervision
Franklin D. Carlson, Ed.D., Social Studies, Curriculum and Instruction
Madalon Lalley, Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction, Supervision
Timothy W. Young, Ph.D., Foundations, Supervision, Curriculum and Instruction
Associate Professors:
Linda S. Beath, Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction
Ernest Chan-Nui, Ed.D., Foundations and Supervision
Cindy C. Emmans, Ed.D., Technology Education
Dennis Martinen, Ed.D., Curriculum and Instruction, Supervision
Luetta Monson, Curriculum and Instruction, Middle School
Steven A. Schmitz, Ed.D., Curriculum and Instruction, Administration
Henry Williams, Ed.D., Supervision
Assistant Professors:
Barbara A. Phillips, Ph.D., Administration, Supervision
Don B. Woodcock, Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction, Supervision
The Master Teacher is conceived as a program of advanced preparation for classroom teachers intending 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, DR 343, 420, MATH 552, 560, SCED 422, SOSC 420);
2. Media (e.g., EDCS, 516, 550, 578, COM 341, 366, 442);
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, 442);
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, 442);
4. Contemporary trends (e.g., EDAD 583, 588, EDF 401, 506, 567, EDCS 571, EDSE 512).
Faculty
Chair: Joe Schomer
Psychology 269
Professors:
Jean Abel, Ed.D., Elementary Education/Math Education
Minerva L. Caples, Ed.D., Elementary/Secondary/Bi-lingual
Gregory S. Chan, Ed.D., Administration and Supervision
Lin Douglas, Ed.D., Special Education/Dean of College of Education and Professional Studies
Nancy Jurenka, Ed.D., Elementary Education/Reading
Dale LeFevre, Ed.D., Special Education (Professor Emeritus)
David Majsterek, Ed.D., Special Education Early Childhood Education
Jack McPherson, Ph.D., Administration
Linda Murphy, Ph.D., Special Education/Dean of College of Education and Professional Studies
Dale Otto, Ph.D., Early Childhood Education, Bilingual
Joe Schomer, Ed.D., Elementary Education, Reading
David Shorr, Ph.D., Early Childhood Education
Associate Professors:
Susan Donahoe, Ph.D., Reading/Language Arts
Dan Fennerty, Ed.D., Special Education
Gail Goss, Ed.D., Reading
Susan Madley, Ph.D., Administration
Debra Prigge, Ph.D., Special Education
Alberta Thyfault, Ph.D., Special Education
Assistant Professors:
Carol Butterfield, Ph.D., Elementary Education/Reading/Bi-lingual Education
Christina Curran, Ph.D., Special Education
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 487, 488, 542, 565, 571,
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 undergraduate major in bilingual education or must demonstrate proficiency in speech and writing judged to be equivalent to that of SPAN 305, Spanish for bilingual school personnel, or the equivalent in another language. Determination of proficiency will be made by the Chair of the Foreign Languages Department.
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)
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 Seminar 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.
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 credit. 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 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 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 credit. Formerly ED 700.
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 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, EDCS 311 or equivalent. Basic techniques appropriate to elementary and secondary schools. Formerly ED 542, students may not receive credit for both.
EDCS 543. Teacher Counseling (3). Theory and techniques interviewing, advising and counseling: school personnel services, community and state special services. Formerly ED 543, students may not receive credit for both.
EDCS 544. Parent-Teacher Conferences (2). Planning, organizing and conducting. Formerly ED 544, students may not receive credit for both.
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 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 565. Program of Curriculum Improvement (3). Formerly ED 565, students may not receive credit for both.
EDCS 569. Supervision of Student Teachers (3). Prerequisite, one year of teaching experience. Formerly ED 569, students may not receive credit for both.
EDCS 571. Continuous Progress School (3). The relationship of the instructional program to levels of learning based on individual capacities and maturity. Formerly ED 571, students may not receive credit for both.
EDCS 577. In-Service Programs (3). Formerly ED 577, students may not receive credit for both.
EDCS 578. Administration of Media Programs (5). Explores problems involved in administering media programs in schools and other educational institutions. Includes writing equipment specifications, examining scheduling problems, and planning new facilities. Formerly ED 578, students may not receive credit for both.
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 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 credit. 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 credit. Formerly ED 700.
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 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 credit. Formerly ED 700.
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 which 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, SPED 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, SPED 598.
EDRD 599. Seminar (1-5). May be repeated. Formerly ED, SPED 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 credit. Formerly ED 700.
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 512. Educational Rights of Individuals with Disabilities (3). Prerequisite, EDSE 501 and 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 583A. Seminar: Research Special Education: Assessment (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 583A.
EDSE 583B. Seminar: Research Special Education: Instruction (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 583B.
EDSE 583C. Seminar: Research Special Education: Early Intervention (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 583C.
EDSE 583D. Seminar: Research Special Education: Behavior (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 583D.
EDSE 583E. Seminar: Research Special Education: Low Incidence/Severe-Profound (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 583E.
EDSE 583F. Seminar: Research Special Education: Transition (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 583F.
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 (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 credit. Formerly ED 700.
Graduate Faculty
Chair: Patricia Callaghan
Language and Literature 423
Professors:
Robert M. Benton, American Literature
Thomas L. Blanton, Renaissance Literature, Milton
Patricia Callaghan, Rhetoric, World Literature, English Education
Bobby Cummings, Rhetoric, Teacher Education, Writing on Computers
Donald W. Cummings, Rhetoric, Lexicology, Poetics
Philip B. Garrison, Poetry Writing, World Literature, Mythology, American Literature
Mark W. Halperin, Poetry Writing, Folk Literature, Modern Poetry
Gerald J. Stacy, Renaissance Literature
John L. Vifian, 18th Century Literature, English Novel, Literary Criticism
Associate Professors:
Frank L. Cioffi, American Literature, English Education
Terry L. Martin, English Education, Rhetoric, Women's Studies
Steven Olson, American Literature, Film
Joseph Powell, Creative Writing, Modern Poetry
Christine A. Sutphin, Victorian Literature, English Novel
Assistant Professor:
Loretta Gray, English as a Second Language
Paulus Pimomo, Modern British Literature, Post-Colonial Studies
The Department offers four options for the Master of Arts degree: Master of Arts, English (Standard); Master of Arts, English (English Language Learning); Master of Arts, English, (Teaching Option); and, Master of Arts, English (TESL/TEFL--Teaching English as a Second Language/Teaching English as a Foreign Language).
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 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 (English Language Learning)
The English language learning option is for people who plan to work in the field of basic adult literacy, teaching the basic skills of reading, writing, and reasoning-through-language to students who are past the usual first learning age. It is for people who plan to teach in adult education centers, in college basic English and remedial programs, and in remedial and skills programs in the secondary school.
The program merges abstract theory with concrete practical experience. This merger begins and is sustained in the four-quarter English language learning sequence, which combines reading about and discussion of theory with extended practicum in which the candidates tutor students in the skills of reading, writing, and reasoning. The other coursework is intended to strengthen the candidate's grasp of theory. The thesis and final examination are to demonstrate this grasp and the candidate's ability to apply it to the concrete experience of teaching basic adult literacy.
Program. The student shall complete at least 54 credits as outlined in an approved Course of Study filed with Graduate Studies and Research.
Required Courses Credits
ENG 512, Introduction to English Graduate Studies 5
Courses numbered 300 or above in English Language 8
Courses numbered 300 or above in Literature 8
English Language Learning Sequence:
ENG 586, 587, 588, 589 16
ENG 592 4
Select seven credits from the following list: 7
EDRD 526, Diagnosis of Reading Difficulties (3)
EDRD 528, Remediation of Reading Difficulties (3)
EDRD 592.1, Practicum: Diagnosis and Remediation of
Reading Difficulties (2-5 )
PSY 525, Psychology of Reading (3) OR
Approved substitutions in the teaching of reading
ENG 700, Thesis 6
Reading List and Final Examination
Total 54
Coursework. Students in the English language learning sequence will work as tutors in the academic skills center for at least six hours per week. The practicum class will meet formally twice a week to discuss the techniques and problems of tutoring in the Center. The class discussion also covers broader issues of basic literacy. Students use the English language learning sequence to begin to read and discuss titles for their Master's reading lists. The class discussions are structured so that during a four-quarter sequence some time and attention are paid to the following abstract topics and their role in teaching basic English: syntax, orthography, rhetorical analysis, diagnosis, testing and evaluation.
English 512 should be taken during the first quarter of graduate work.
Thesis and Final Examination. The thesis offers the final product of the candidate's on-going theoretical work and demonstrates the merger of theory and practice. The candidate will sit for a three-hour written examination over a reading list developed by the candidate and his or her committee. The list will include the equivalent of 15-20 book-length studies dealing with various issues involved in English language learning. The reading list must include works dealing with the following areas: English syntax, phonology, semantics, and orthography; history of the language, rhetorical theory and analysis; the psychology of reading and writing; diagnosing, testing, and evaluating language skills. Students will also be required to sit for a one-hour defense-of-thesis, the final step in the program.
English (Teaching Option)
The English Master of Arts (Teaching) is a broadbased program that can be completed in summer sessions and through approved off-campus courses. It requires a balance of advanced work in the traditional classroom areas of literature and language/rhetoric, yet allows for individualized selection within these broad areas. One year of K-12 teaching is a prerequisite for entry into the program.
The student must complete at least 47 credits in English (30 of them at the graduate level) as outlined below, submit a thesis (or select the non-thesis option which includes approved courses, and a portfolio or two substantial papers), and pass a Master'