2008-2010 Catalog of Courses

Graduate Information

Graduate Admission, Academic Regulations, and Degree Requirements

www.grad.uni.edu

The University of Northern Iowa offers twelve advanced programs leading to graduate degrees in:

Master of Accounting
Master of Arts
Master of Arts in Education
Master of Business Administration
Master of Music
Master of Public Policy
Master of Science
Master of Social Work
Professional Science Master's
Specialist in Education
Doctor of Education
Doctor of Industrial Technology

The University of Northern Iowa is a member of the Council of Graduate Schools in the United States and continues its endeavors to meet the needs of higher education and advanced preparation in diverse career fields with a strong and growing graduate program. Graduate degree programs were initiated at UNI in 1951 when the university was authorized by the Board of Regents, State of Iowa to offer a program of graduate work leading to the Master of Arts in Education (M.A.E.); the program began with the summer session of 1952. In 1960 the graduate program was extended with the addition of a sixth-year program leading to the Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) degree. The addition of the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program, approved by the Board of Regents, State of Iowa in 1982, enables UNI to offer a complete course of professional preparation for the educational practitioner. Six intensive study areas are available through this Doctor of Education degree program: community health education; curriculum and instruction; educational leadership; leisure, youth and human services; rehabilitation studies; and special education.

In recognition of a more general need for advanced study, the university further expanded the graduate program in 1965 with the addition of the Master of Arts (M.A.) degree. This program is open to students who plan to pursue careers in fields other than education and is available, as well, to students interested in doing advanced work in teaching fields - elementary, secondary, and college level.

The addition of the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree in 1975, the Master of Music (M.M.) degree in 1976, the Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.) in 1991, the Master of Science (M.S.) in 1993, the Master of Social Work (M.S.W.), the Master of Accounting (MAcc) in Fall 2000, and the Professional Science Master (P.S.M.) in Fall 2006 demonstrates the university's continued recognition of the changing needs of higher education and the institution's desire to meet those needs. The Master of Business Administration degree is open to students whose career interests are in the fields of business - those already working in the general community, as well as students who have not yet entered their major career field. The Master of Music is a professional degree designed for the student planning a career in college or secondary school teaching, for a performance career as a professional musician or composer, or for further study at the doctoral level. The Master of Public Policy is an interdisciplinary professional degree preparing students for careers principally in the public sector. The program is structured to accommodate both full-time students and those already in positions in public organizations. The Master of Science degree is offered in Athletic Training, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science and Environmental Science/Technology/Health and is designed to prepare students for positions in those areas. The Master of Social Work degree is designed to prepare students for the advanced practice of social work in a variety of public and non-profit settings. The Master of Accounting degree is designed for Accounting majors; however, other majors within the College of Business Administration may be admitted to the program. The Professional Science Master's degree combines scientific or technical training with abbreviated business training and interdisciplinary cohort-building experiences.

The Doctor of Industrial Technology, the university's first doctoral program, was authorized by the Board of Regents, State of Iowa to begin with the 1978 fall semester. This doctoral program provides advanced-level study in industrial technology for a wide variety of professional fields and includes the study of the technological systems used in industry and their effect on society and culture.

Graduate majors are available in most departments, and graduate-level courses are offered by all departments of the university.

Those who wish to continue their professional and cultural growth without fulfilling the requirements for a graduate degree may do so if they satisfy the requirements for admission to graduate study.

Graduate Credit for Undergraduate Students

Undergraduate seniors who are in their final semester and within eight semester hours of graduation, or in their final summer session and within four hours of graduation, may register for graduate credit by filing a Student Request on-line at MyUNIverse to obtain approval of the head of the department offering the course work. If the cumulative GPA is below 3.00, approval by the department offering the courses, the students' major department (if different), and the Graduate College must be obtained. The Student Request must be processed to enable the students to register for a graduate class. The student presents the Student Request, with appropriate signature(s), when scheduling for class. Their combined total of course credits, both undergraduate and graduate, may not exceed fifteen hours in a semester or eight hours in a summer session, and they must be enrolled in sufficient undergraduate work to complete the bachelor's degree in the semester or summer session in which application is made.

Graduate work completed on the early admission basis will be counted as graduate credit only if the student actually earns the bachelor's degree at the end of the semester or summer session in which the work is taken. Such credits may or may not be counted toward graduate degree programs at the discretion of the graduate department.

Students earning this type of credit are classified as seniors but will pay graduate tuition for the semester hours for which they will receive graduate credit. The maximum tuition will be the full-time graduate rate for the student's residence classification.

Program Certificates

The University of Northern Iowa makes available, in addition to traditional programs, the opportunity for students to earn program certificates. Program certificates provide an alternative to programs leading to a degree, a major, or a minor; they certify that an individual has completed a certificate program approved by the university. For further information concerning specific requirements for these certificates see specific departmental listings, or consult with the department listed or the Office of the Registrar.

Licensure and Endorsements

Licensure. For approval in some graduate programs, a student must have earned or be eligible for teacher licensure or its equivalent endorsed in an area appropriate to the graduate major. For information on licensure, consult the Office of the Registrar.

Teaching Licensure and Endorsements. Students interested in securing licenses to teach in another state should secure information directly from the State Department of Education in that state.

Addresses of different state departments may be obtained from Career Services or the Office of the Registrar.

Post-Baccalaureate, Undergraduate Study

A student who has received a bachelor's degree may choose to apply for further study at the University of Northern Iowa as an undergraduate rather than a graduate student. Inquiries should be made to the Office of the Registrar. Undergraduate status will be accorded students who seek:

a second baccalaureate degree (designation as senior) or
teacher licensure (designation as senior) - a student who does not hold a teaching certificate and expects to be recommended by this university for an original certificate must also file an official transcript, or
courses for undergraduate credit (designation as unclassified)

Students with baccalaureate degrees do not earn graduate credit while remaining in this undergraduate classification. They must be admitted either to graduate Degree or Non-Degree Status before they can receive graduate credit for their course work (courses numbered 100[g] or 200).

Admission to Graduate Study

(This section applies to all students taking graduate courses at the University of Northern Iowa after receiving the bachelor's degree.)

The admission procedures of the Graduate College are administered separately from those of the university's undergraduate program. Prospective students may apply for graduate admission under one of two categories: Degree Status or Non-Degree Status. Each category carries specific regulations. Applications for U.S. residents can be obtained and completed online at http://www.grad.uni.edu/admission/applicationform.aspx. The completed Application for Admission to Graduate Study should be mailed to the Office of the Registrar, Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0006. International students should contact the Office of Admissions at http://www.uni.edu/intladm/ or by phone 319-273-2281 or by fax 319-273-2885.

Admission to graduate study does not guarantee admission to an advanced degree program. Responsibility for determining eligibility for admission to graduate degree programs rests primarily with the academic departments. The academic departments are responsible for receiving degree status admission applications and for determination of admissibility.

A graduate of a college or university accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools or a corresponding regional agency will be granted admission to graduate study if her/his application for admission has been approved.

If applicants wish to have graduate level transfer courses considered for their graduate degree at UNI, official transcripts must be submitted to the UNI Registrar's Office at the time of admission to graduate study. A Graduate Credit Transfer Evaluation form is also required for each course the student wishes to submit for transfer - this form can be found at https://access.uni.edu/forms/index.shtml#G. For UNI policies on eligible transfer courses see Program of Study in this catalog.

A graduate of a college or university that is not accredited may be granted provisional admission at the discretion of the Dean of the Graduate College or designee.

Note: Students with a recognized baccalaureate degree who are seeking a second baccalaureate degree, teaching endorsements or approvals through UNI recommendation, and/or miscellaneous undergraduate course work may be admitted through the undergraduate Office of Admissions. These students pay undergraduate fees and may not apply credit earned toward a graduate program.

Application Dates

Applications for Degree-Status admission and all credentials required for admission should be on file in the Office of the Registrar at least one month before departmental review. Students must contact the academic department regarding application review deadlines.

International students should note the special application deadlines required by the International Services Office.

Applicants for Non-Degree Status will be accepted up to five days before registration.

Requirements for Admission to Degree Status

The admission process for Degree Status begins when the application for admission and all supporting documents and fees have been received in the Office of the Registrar. U.S. and international students who are seeking financial assistance and wish to receive the fullest consideration must submit a completed application (please see following requirements) by February 1. Many graduate departments have earlier deadlines, which are indicated in their department materials. All departmental materials should be reviewed carefully for information about early deadlines. U.S. students must submit a completed application to the Office of the Registrar. International students must submit a completed application to the Office of Admissions. Requests for Degree Status are reviewed and acted upon by the appropriate academic departments, the Office of the Registrar, and the Graduate College.

Applicants who have a bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools or a corresponding regional agency will be granted admission to graduate study if their application for admission has been approved. The Office of the Registrar determines that the applicants have an accredited bachelor's degree or will complete the bachelor's degree before commencing graduate study. Graduates of colleges or universities that are not accredited may be granted provisional admission at the discretion of the Dean of the Graduate College or designee.

Students who expect to earn a graduate degree at this university must file an official transcript from the college or university granting the baccalaureate degree if other than the University of Northern Iowa. Degree Status applicants who have attended other colleges or universities after earning the bachelor's degree must file an official transcript of each record. Only transcripts sent directly from the issuing institution to the UNI Office of the Registrar are considered official.

Applicants should check with the department offering the major of their choice, to determine whether/which Graduate Record Examination (GRE) tests are required prior to admission. If required, applicants must request that the scores be sent directly from the testing agency to the Office of the Registrar.

Students applying for admission to a graduate degree program in the College of Business Administration are required to submit their scores from the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). They need not take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Students must request that the testing agencies forward their test results directly to the Office of the Registrar.

All applicants who are not native speakers of English are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). International students should contact the Office of Admissions, University of Northern Iowa, for explanation of requirements. The minimum TOEFL score required for admission to graduate status is 550 (paper-based)/213 (computer-based) or 79-80 (Internet). Individual departments may require a higher score.

Additional admission requirements (e.g., departmental application, letters of reference, goal statement, etc.) may be established by departments. Students should contact the department for this information.

Students will be admitted to Degree Status on one of two bases:

Unconditional Status
The minimum undergraduate grade point average, or prior graduate degree grade point average, required for unconditional admission is 3.00 (B = 3.00) or its equivalent. Individual academic departments may require a higher grade point average for admission.

Degree status is accorded students who meet the minimum GPA requirement, have submitted all official transcripts, and are deemed qualified by academic departments to pursue a program of study which can culminate in the earning of a graduate degree. Applicants are to specify their choice of degree program in their admission application.
Provisional Status
At the discretion of the academic department concerned, an applicant (with an undergraduate and prior graduate GPA of less than 3.00) may be admitted as a Provisional Degree Student. A Provisional Degree Student is admitted to a graduate program, subject to certain reservations/requirements. The department must notify the student in writing upon admission of its reservations and requirements that must be satisfied before a student may be removed from provisional status.

A Provisional Degree Student who completes eight (8) or more graded hours of a degree program with a 3.00 grade point average, or better, is generally eligible for reclassification to Degree Status. The responsibility for such reclassification rests with the academic department concerned. Reclassification review should take place the semester after the student has completed eight (8) semester hours in their graduate program. The department has responsibility for notifying the Dean of the Graduate College or designee about the reclassification decision. No student may receive a UNI graduate degree while on provisional status. The department admitting a student to its graduate degree program will draft a letter of acceptance to be sent to the student; this letter will describe the requirements necessary for completion of the degree program in question.

Status Acceptance and Waivers. Any waivers of degree requirements as established by a department must be furnished to the applicant by the department in the letter of acceptance.

Requirements for Admission to Non-Degree Status

Non-Degree Status has been established for the post-baccalaureate student who:

wishes to take courses for self-enlightenment unrelated to any graduate degree program.
plans to demonstrate competence in graduate studies in support of consideration for admission to a degree program at a later time.

The admission process for Non-Degree Status applicants begins when the application for admission and all supporting documents have been received in the Office of the Registrar. Requests for Non-Degree Status are reviewed and acted upon within the Office of the Registrar.

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. All students wishing to receive graduate credit must file an official transcript from each college or university from which they have received a degree, unless the degree was obtained from the University of Northern Iowa. Only transcripts sent directly from the issuing institution to the UNI Office of the Registrar are considered official.

Note: Academic departments are not obliged to count toward their degree programs any credit for course work undertaken in a Non-Degree Status. If a department decides to accept such credit, no more than 12 semester hours may be counted toward a degree program.

Classification of Residents and Nonresidents for Admission, Tuition, and Fee Purposes

Academic Regulations

Academic Discipline - Degree Status Students

Graduate students on degree programs are expected to maintain high academic standards. At the end of each term and when incomplete grades revert to F (Failure) graduate student records are reviewed. Students with unsatisfactory performances are placed on probation or suspended from graduate degree programs and any graduate enrollment at UNI.

A student who has registered for nine (9) semester hours in a program of study and attained a cumulative GPA less than 3.00 in that program will be placed on probation. If the student registers for eight (8) hours while on probation without qualifying as a degree candidate (GPA of 3.00), the student is reviewed at the end of the term for suspension from graduate degree programs. A student who has registered for eighteen (18) semester hours in a program of study and attained a cumulative GPA less than 3.00 in that program will be suspended. Students placed on academic suspension cannot enroll in non-degree graduate status or take courses in the student's program of study during the year of academic suspension. Reinstatement: After one full calendar year, students who wish to enroll in classes must re-apply to their degree program and receive approvals from their departments and the Graduate College for reinstatement.

When a student is suspended, at least one calendar year must elapse before reapplication for admission to a graduate degree program may be made. Applications for Readmission to Graduate Study must be approved by the department and the Graduate College before a student will be removed from academic suspension. Such applications must be submitted to the Dean of the Graduate College or designee.

A student reinstated after suspension who fails to attain a cumulative GPA of 3.00 in the program of study for the first enrollment period will be permanently suspended from the graduate program.

In determining a graduate student's grade index, all graded course work attempted at this university within the student's program of study will be used as a basis of computation. If the student has not yet filed a program of study, all graduate courses will be used as a basis of computation. If a graduate student repeats a course, both grades will be used in computing the index.

No more than six (6) semester hours of C credit (C+, C, C-) earned within the program of study may be applied toward credit for graduation. When C-range grades in the program of study exceed the six hour limit, one or more of such courses must be repeated. The original grade for any repeated course will be included in computation for the cumulative GPA in the program of study, as well as in the overall GPA. A course taken to satisfy degree requirements in which a student receives a D or F grade will not be considered satisfactory and must be repeated. The original grade for any repeated graduate course (100g, 200, and 300) will be included in the computation for the cumulative GPA in the program of study, as well as in the overall GPA. Individual departments may identify specific courses within the program of study for which a minimum grade of B is required.

Academic Discipline - Non Degree Status Student

Any non-degree graduate student who is deficient 3 grade points or more of having a 3.00 cumulative grade point average will be suspended (e.g., 9 hours x 3.00 = 27 grade points; with 24 grade points on 9 hours or a 2.67, automatic suspension would occur). Non-degree students who have been placed on academic suspension cannot enroll in graduate courses during the year of academic suspension. After one full calendar year, students who wish to enroll in graduate classes must re-apply to the University of Northern Iowa as a non-degree graduate student, or apply to a graduate program of study, and receive approvals from the Graduate College (and their department, if applicable).

If students feel there has been some procedural irregularity concerning their suspension from the university, the student may request a review by the Graduate College. This review may be conducted by the Dean of the Graduate College (or her/his designee).

Nonacademic Discipline

Departmental Nonacademic Probation and Dismissal Policy Procedures*

*This policy does not preclude enforcement of any other university policies (e.g., policies regarding the academic standing of graduate students, academic ethics policies, grievance procedures for graduate students and graduate assistants).

In addition to the university-wide requirements for academic standing, academic departments may establish additional requirements (e.g., ethical/professional standards), violation of which might determine an individual graduate student's standing with regard to probation and dismissal from a graduate program.

To this end, departments with such requirements must put these in writing and place them on file in the departmental office and the Graduate College.

Departments must make all reasonable efforts to inform graduate students of the existence of such policies/standards and disseminate them to students upon their admission to graduate study in the program/area.

Subsequent changes in policies/standards must be communicated by the department to each student in the program and to the Dean of the Graduate College or designee. The new regulations will not apply retroactively to the disadvantage of students already in the program.

Departments must provide information to students which outlines: required courses applicable to the various departmental programs of study, examination procedures and other formal evaluations, departmental policies with regard to awarding and renewing assistantships, time limits on programs of study (if less than seven years), registration policies, grade point requirements, requirements for changing from one degree program to another within the department, and other matters as are appropriate. The nature of the departmental advisory system should also be explained to incoming students.

I. Departmental Nonacademic Probation:

If a student is failing to meet departmental nonacademic standards and probation or suspension is being considered, the department must:

warn the student of this in writing and specify in what way(s) the student is failing to meet the departmental standard(s);
advise the student (in writing) of the consequence(s) of failure to address the problem(s) cited, satisfactorily.
provide the student with a reasonable amount of time (e.g., a minimum of ten school days) within which to respond to the notification (e.g., the right to review) and indicate to the person(s) to whom a response should be made;
provide the student with a reasonable amount of time to meet the standards or remediate prior to being placed on departmental probation and suspension.

If a student is to be placed on departmental probation, the department must:

provide, at the time of its imposition, a written explanation of this status, and its time limits;
indicate the impact of departmental probation on the pursuit of future graduate course work in the program of study;
give the student a reasonable amount of time within which to respond to the notification of probation (e.g., right to review) and indicate to whom a response should be made;
provide an explanation of the departmental reinstatement procedure(s);
establish departmental procedures for handling reviews.

The department should also notify the Dean of the Graduate College or designee and the Registrar in writing and indicate the impact of the student=s nonacademic probationary status on the pursuit of future graduate course work in the program of study. The Dean of the Graduate College or designee and the Registrar should be notified when the student has been removed from probation.

II. Departmental Dismissal:

A student may be dismissed for her/his failure to meet: the conditions of admission, conditions of departmental probation, pre-announced departmental grade point requirements or other standards. If a student is dismissed from a graduate program, the department must:

notify the student of this in writing, specify what the student has done to merit departmental dismissal and its time limits;
indicate the impact of departmental dismissal on the pursuit of future course work in the program of study;
give student a reasonable amount of time (e.g., a minimum of ten school days) to respond to the notification of dismissal (e.g., right to review) and indicate to the person(s) to whom a response should be made;
provide an explanation of departmental reinstatement procedures (as appropriate).

The department should notify the Dean of the Graduate College or designee and the Registrar in writing and indicate the impact of the student=s nonacademic dismissal on the pursuit of graduate course work in the program of study. The Dean of the Graduate College or designee and the Registrar should be notified when the student=s dismissal has been removed.

Departmental policies/procedures for nonacademic probation and dismissal must be approved by the Graduate Dean and offered a fair and expeditious review.

Enrollment and Registration Procedures

Facilities and Educational Services

Filing Graduate Student Requests

Student requests are used by students to seek appropriate approval(s) for a variety of requests. Graduate students submit graduate student requests online. Graduate students have a link in their MyUNIverse. Under the category My Personal Records, the first link on the list is Student Requests. Graduate students click on that link, and follow instructions to write, submit, and review the approval status of all their student requests.

Financial Aid Office

Qualified degree-seeking students may secure loans from either Perkins or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan. Loans are available to students enrolled at least half-time (5 semester hours in the fall or spring semesters or 4 semester hours in the summer).

A limited number of opportunities for part-time employment are available on the campus for students attending University of Northern Iowa at least half-time. On-campus positions pay a minimum of $7.25 per hour.

Graduate students who wish further information about financial assistance may contact the Financial Aid Office, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0024.

Fine and Performing Arts at UNI

Graduate Assistantships

Graduate assistantships are available to qualified students who are working toward a graduate degree at the University of Northern Iowa. The associated work assignment is of an academic nature and designed to contribute to the student's graduate education.

A full assistantship carries a stipend paid in equal installments over a 10-month period. One semester and half-assistantship stipends may also be awarded. The associated work assignment will not exceed 20 hours per week assisting designated professors in certain appropriate academic functions, including teaching and research.

Graduate students receiving an assistantship stipend may also receive other forms of university-based financial aid, tuition awards, fellowships or scholarships, as long as the latter do not require services performed by the student, i.e., where such could be considered wages. However, students receiving an assistantship stipend cannot be otherwise employed on campus, except as an hourly student employee outside of the department or area of the assistantship.

To be eligible, graduate students must have a minimum 3.00 GPA. Once students have begun studies at the University of Northern Iowa, GPA eligibility will be based upon courses within the program of study. In absence of a program of study, all graduate courses will be used as a basis of computation for GPA eligibility. Graduate students receiving assistantship stipends must be enrolled full-time (9+ graduate hours to a maximum of 15 hours per semester) in courses listed on their program of study. Once students have completed their Program of Study credit hours, the graduate assistantship expires, even if students are taking additional classes. The assistantship does not support students beyond the program completion.

Stipend application forms may be obtained from the department in which the student is applying for an assistantship. Applications should be filed by February 1 with the department.

Recommendations for awarding assistantship stipends are made by the department head to the dean of the given college who forwards those to be recommended to the Graduate College. Graduate assistantship stipends are awarded through the Graduate College.

Graduate Scholarships

Graduate College tuition scholarships are awarded through the Graduate College upon recommendation of both the department head and college dean. To be eligible, graduate students must have Degree Status and must have a minimum 3.00 GPA. Once students have begun studies at the University of Northern Iowa, GPA eligibility will be based upon courses within the program of study. In absence of a program of study, all graduate courses will be used as a basis of computation for GPA eligibility. Graduate students receiving a tuition scholarship must be enrolled full-time (9+ graduate hours to a maximum of 15 hours per semester). Full or half tuition scholarships are available. Once students have completed their Program of Study credit hours, the graduate assistantship expires, even if students are taking additional classes. The assistantship does not support students beyond the program completion.

Scholarship application forms may be obtained from the department office in which the student is applying for a scholarship. Applications should be filed by February 1 with the department.

The Graduate College also administers the campus activities involved in several scholarship competitions, such as Fulbright, Rhodes, and Marshall, which support graduate study abroad. Interested students are encouraged to inquire about these programs of support in their junior or senior year of college or as early in their graduate programs as possible.

Some university departments offer scholarships for graduate study. Students should obtain information about these awards from the departments in which they intend to do graduate work.

Health

All incoming students are required to submit evidence of having been adequately immunized against measles (rubeola), rubella, and mumps. Students must provide documentation of their immunization records which shows proof of TWO measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccinations. For more information please see our Web site at http://www.uni.edu/health

Regulations Affecting Registration

Each student admitted to Degree Status is assigned an advisor. The advisor will assist the student in the registration process involving the selection of courses and other matters such as:

Maximum academic load. The maximum graduate student load during each semester of the academic year is 15 hours.

The maximum graduate student load during the eight-week summer session is 9 semester hours - a maximum of 6 semester hours during one four-week period and 3 semester hours during the other four-week period; or three, 3-semester-hour courses during an eight-week period. The maximum load during a two-week post-session is 2 semester hours.

Requests for exceptions to these load regulations must be submitted on-line at MyUNIverse. Exceptions may be granted only by the Dean of the Graduate College (or designee).
Level of courses. Graduate students normally take courses in the 100(g) series and 200 series. A graduate student may take courses in the 100 series (without g) or below for undergraduate credit, but such courses do not carry graduate credit. However, all courses graduate or undergraduate, taken as a graduate student, count in determining the cumulative grade point average, except approved non-graded graduate course work.
Credit from other institutions. Graduate credit from other accredited institutions may be accepted to a maximum of one-third of the number of hours required by a particular UNI thesis or non-thesis master's degree program. Students pursuing a graduate degree program should discuss their plans to transfer credits with their program advisors as soon as possible. Credits earned from other institutions will not satisfy the minimum 200-level course requirement.
Continuous registration. Graduate students who have completed all of their program but not all of their graduation requirements, e.g. comprehensive exams, thesis, paper/project, recitals, etc., must be continuously registered until the degree is completed. Students reaching this stage will be automatically registered in the course xxx:29C, Continuous Graduate Student, and assessed a $50 fee. Continuous enrollment insures that students can access their university email accounts and utilize the library and its services through graduation.

Schedule of Fees

Student Life

Veterans

The university cooperates with the Veterans Administration providing for the education of veterans under the provision of federal laws. Dependents of veterans or of those persons who may be classified as prisoners of war or missing in action may also receive financial assistance from the Veterans Administration. The Office of the Registrar will assist students eligible under any of these laws and provide the required reports. For additional information, contact the Office of the Registrar, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0006.

Waiver of Regulations

Exceptions to Graduate College regulations may be granted by the Dean of the Graduate College (or designee). Requests for exceptions must be submitted online at MyUNIverse.

Master's Degree Programs

Common Regulations and Requirements

Program of Study

When students' admission files are complete, a standardized program of study is released on-line for view to the students at MyUNIverse (see My Personal Records link). Usually during the first semester of coursework, a departmental advisor will meet with students to inform them of program requirements and expectations. Students will select the thesis or non-thesis option. The program of study on the university's computer database of the university becomes the document of all master's degree requirements. If the student or advisor choose to make any changes in the program of study, the request must be made on-line through MyUNIverse. The Dean of the Graduate College (or designee) is the final person to approve or reject any changes to the program of study. The Dean of the Graduate College is in general charge of each graduate student's program.

Transfer courses taken after degree admission will not be processed or approved for inclusion in the program of study until official transcripts for these courses are filed with the Office of the Registrar and a Transfer Evaluation form is completed (available on MyUNIverse at https://access.uni.edu/forms/index.shtml#G. A graduate transfer evaluation form must be completed by all credit transfer institutions (not required for credit from Iowa State University or the University of Iowa). Academic departments are not obliged to count toward their degree programs any credit for course work undertaken without specific advice provided by the department, either through an advisor assigned to the student prior to the formal interview or in the course of the interview itself. Graduate credit earned at regionally accredited colleges and universities may be accepted to a maximum of one-third of the number of graded hours required by a particular UNI thesis or non-thesis master's degree program (for doctoral transfer maximums see the individual programs). In addition to departmental assessment, all transfer courses must satisfy criteria established by the Graduate Council.

Course must be a regular graduate course with a graduate course number (not professional development or college credit through an Educational Agency or conference).
Course must be taken for graduate credit.
Course must be applicable as a graduate requirement at the institution where it is taken.
Course must be taught by regular graduate faculty.
Course must meet the UNI seven-year recency requirement.

Making Up of Incomplete Work. Work reported as Incomplete (I) in the fall session for graduate students must be completed by June 1 the next calendar year. Work reported Incomplete in the spring and summer sessions must be completed by January 1 the next calendar year. The exact length of time to remove the Incomplete within the above guidelines, is set by agreement between the instructor and the student. If the work reported as Incomplete is not made up by the deadline noted above, it is automatically entered as an F (Failure) on the student's record.

Any requests for an exception to the above guidelines must be submitted on-line through MyUNIverse. Only under the most unusual circumstances would requests for additional time be approved.

Some courses continue beyond the normal ending date of the semester or session. In such cases the initial grade reported will be an RC which means Research or Course Continued. Once the extended instructional period is finished the RC grade will be replaced with the appropriate grade assigned by the instructor.

Thesis Committee. M.A. students on the thesis option must select a thesis committee in consultation with their academic advisors (usually within the first 9-12 credit hours of course work). They must file a Student Request on MyUNIverse. The committee consists of a faculty chairperson and two additional graduate faculty members. One of the three may be from outside the major department, however a minimum of three must be graduate faculty. The student can add additional persons. The committee assists students to further define course work, supervise thesis research and writing, and eventually accept or reject the thesis.

Selection of Thesis Topic. Students following the thesis plan of study are urged to make at least a tentative selection of a topic by the end of their first semester.

Graduation Requirements

Thesis Plan

The number of hours of graduate credit required varies with the major. A minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate credit is required for all majors. For the Master of Arts (M.A.), the Master of Arts in Education (M.A.E.), the Master of Music (M.M.), and the Professional Science Master=s (P.S.M.), a minimum of 24 semester hours must be in course work other than xxx:299 Research and xxx:29R Directed Research. For the Master of Science (M.S.) degree, a minimum of 21 semester hours must be in course work other than xxx:299 Research and xxx:29R Directed Research. The remainder of the 30 semester hours will be xxx:299 thesis research credit. See departmental listings for program descriptions.
200-level credits: A minimum of 9 semester hours of 200-level credit, other than xxx:299 Research and xxx:29R Directed Research, taken at the University of Northern Iowa is required. A minimum of 6 semester hours of xxx:299 and a maximum of 9 semester hours of xxx:29R taken at the University of Northern Iowa can be applied to the requirements for the degree. The xxx:29R course can only be taken for the program of study after completing 9 hours of xxx:299.
Completion of the course requirements for a specific major and any additional courses designated by the departmental committee.
Meet the seven-year recency of credit requirement.
Complete a thesis and meet thesis submission deadlines. Students receiving the Master of Music (M.M.) degree will be required to complete a final project as required by the department.
Residency requirement: At least 20 semester hours must be earned at the University of Northern Iowa; 6 semester hours must be earned in a single semester or summer session, after admission to degree status.
Core requirements.

Master of Arts in Education
200:214 Foundations of Instructional Psychology - 3 hrs.
or
260:234 Philosophy of Education - 3 hrs.
250:205 Educational Research - 3 hrs.

Master of Arts
Professional Core A
required only by certain majors

Master of Music
No core required.

Professional Science Master's
No core required.

Master of Science
No core required.

Non-Thesis Plan

The number of hours of graduate credit required varies with the major. A minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate credit is required for all majors. For the Master of Accounting (MAcc), the Master of Arts (M.A.), the Master of Arts in Education (M.A.E.), the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), the Master of Music (M.M.), the Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.), the Master of Science (M.S.), the Master of Social Work (M.S.W.), and the Professional Science Master's (P.S.M.) a minimum of 27 semester hours must be in course work other than xxx:299 Research and xxx:29R Directed Research. See departmental listings for program descriptions.
200-level credits: A minimum of 12 semester hours of 200-level credit, taken at the University of Northern Iowa is required. No more than 3 semester hours of xxx:299 can be applied to the requirements for the degree. xxx:29R cannot be applied to the required minimum hours of 200-level as determined by each program. Following enrollment in 3 semester hours of xxx:299, a non-thesis major can register for 1-12 hours of xxx:29R in their program of study, as long as no more than 6 semester hours are taken per semester.
Completion of course requirements for a specific major and any additional courses designated by the departmental committee.
Meet the seven-year recency of credit requirement.
Complete at least one research paper, approved by the department and filed in the departmental office. The research paper must be read and approved by a committee of at least two members of the graduate faculty, presented in a format acceptable for publication and permanently filed in the departmental office.
Residency requirement: At least 20 semester hours must be earned at the University of Northern Iowa; 6 semester hours must be earned in a single semester or summer session, after admission to degree status.
Core Requirements:

Master of Accounting
No core required.

Master of Arts in Education
200:214 Foundations of Instructional Psychology - 3 hrs.
or
260:234 Philosophy of Education - 3 hrs.
250:205 Educational Research - 3 hrs.

Master of Arts
Professional Core A -
Required only by certain majors.

Master of Business Administration
No core required.

Master of Music
No core required.

Master of Public Policy
No core required.

Master of Science
No core required.

Master of Social Work
No core required.

Professional Science Master's
No core required.

Professional Core A
(prerequisite: teacher licensure or equivalent)

200:214 Foundations of Instructional Psychology - 3 hrs.
or
260:234 Philosophy of Education - 3 hrs.
250:205 Educational Research or a departmental course in Research and Bibliography

A course in curriculum or methods of instruction in the major field or any additional course numbered 200 from courses in the 200:xxx through 290:xxx series.

Other Requirements and Criteria

Scholarship. A cumulative grade index of 3.00 (B average) must be earned in all courses attempted as a graduate student within the program of study. No more than 6 semester hours of C+, C, C- credit earned within the program of study may be applied toward credit for graduation.
Recency of credit. Courses taken more than seven years prior to the granting of the degree cannot be used to meet degree requirements.
Nongraded credit. Up to 3 credit hours of graduate nongraded course work may be applied within the program of study. Exceptions are practica, internships, 299/399 Research and xxx:29R Directed Research.
Transfer of credit from other institutions. Transfer courses will not be used to satisfy the 200-level course requirement. (In addition to departmental assessment, all transfer courses must satisfy criteria established by the Graduate Council.)
Correspondence credit. Correspondence courses (specified as Guided Independent Study at UNI) may not ordinarily be applied toward a graduate degree program. In unusual circumstances a student may request that a maximum of 3 semester hours of 100g-level correspondence/UNI Guided Independent Study credit be applied to a graduate degree program. The request must be submitted to the Dean of the Graduate College or designee prior to registering for the course. The combination of transfer credit and correspondence credit cannot exceed one-third of a program of study.
Workshop credit. No more than 6 credit hours earned in workshop courses, at the University of Northern Iowa or another institution, will be applied toward a graduate degree.
Examinations. Master's degree students on either the thesis or non-thesis plan may be required to pass a comprehensive examination over a specific body of knowledge as prepared and administered by each department at the end of the student's program of study.
Research credit. Registration for xxx:299 Research will not be accepted until the student has submitted a statement or outline of the proposed research project and has secured the approval of the person directing the research project and the head of the appropriate department. A copy of the completed research report, approved by the director of the research project and the department head, should be filed in the departmental office.

Research carries residence credit and may be pursued either on or off campus, but not in an extension class. There is no prerequisite, although it is strongly recommended that 250:205 Educational Research or a departmental course in research be completed before registering for Research.
Residence. At least two-thirds of the minimum hours required for a particular thesis or non-thesis master's degree program must be taken with members of the UNI faculty and must include 6 or more hours in one semester or summer session. The specialist and doctoral degree programs each have different residence requirements. As soon as possible, students in a degree program should discuss their residence credit plan with their program advisor in their degree department.

After students have been admitted for the master's degree, and provided that prior arrangements have been made with the Dean of the Graduate College, they may take work at the University of Iowa, Iowa State University or the Quad-Cities Graduate Study Center. UNI may grant residence credit for this.
Continuous registration. Graduate students who have registered for all of their program but not all of their graduation requirements, e.g. comprehensive exams, thesis, paper/project, recitals, etc., must be continuously registered until the degree is completed. Students reaching this stage will be automatically registered in the course xxx:29C (xxx refers to students' major department), Continuous Graduate Student, and assessed a $50 fee. Continuous enrollment insures that students can access their university e-mail accounts and utilize the library and its services through graduation.
Thesis. A thesis is required of all students who choose the thesis option. Because the thesis is considered to serve a functional need, no attempt is made to limit the topics considered acceptable. The thesis is to be prepared and submitted in accordance with the most current edition of the Graduate College Thesis and Dissertation Manual at http://www.grad.uni.edu/thesis/thesismanual.aspx.

The thesis may take the form of studies, experiments, surveys, compositions, creative work and projects, and may concern itself with such matters as methodology, understanding children, and materials of instruction, or may delve rather deeply into some aspect of a specialized academic field. Whatever the nature of the subject, its development into an acceptable thesis is considered to contribute to the growth of such attributes as maturity of judgment, initiative, writing ability, and organizational ability. While the thesis may make no significant contribution to the world's knowledge, its preparation should develop in the writer a broader understanding of the world's knowledge and a more genuine appreciation of the research efforts of others.
1. Credit hours. The total number of credit hours of research permitted for thesis work will vary with the program. Master's theses (M.A., M.A.E.) include a 6-9 hour research credit requirement. The M.S. thesis option requires a maximum of 9 credit hours of research in the program of study. The specialist and doctoral programs may have different research hour requirements. However, in all cases, to earn research credit the student registers for the appropriate numbered course (xxx:299, xxx:399), not more than 6 hours in any semester. The instructor may assign an RC for Research Continued, if s(he) feels the work has not reached the stage where it can be evaluated. Registration for the last segment of research credit for which a student registers (for work on her/his thesis) should be postponed until the thesis is near completion.
  
  The Registrar may authorize the extension of time for the completion of a Research Continued (RC) in Research (xxx:299/xxx:399) up to one additional calendar year with consent of instructor. If at the end of that time the work has not been completed, the RC will be changed to an F (Failure).
2. Thesis preview. During the semester in which students intend to graduate, they must make an appointment with the Graduate College for a thesis preview to have the style and format of the thesis reviewed. All problems may not be detected during the preview; however, the major difficulties will be discussed. Often a brief consultation will uncover format problems that are easily remedied at this stage. No thesis will be accepted by the Graduate College for final approval without the completion of this meeting. Students must have an approved program of study and the Thesis Committee approved by the Graduate Dean before a preview meeting will be scheduled. Academic departments must identify the students who should be scheduled for preview each semester. The preview must be scheduled and completed no later than eight weeks before the last day of the semester students intend to graduate.
3. Oral Defense. All students must have a formal oral defense of their thesis before a committee composed of at least three UNI graduate faculty. Completion of the thesis project occurs when the students' committee and the Dean of the Graduate College have approved the thesis. The thesis must be presented for approval to the thesis committee early enough in the semester to meet the Graduate College deadline for final submission.
4. Filing of thesis. Students must present two copies of the thesis in final form, either originals or photocopies, to the Graduate College no later than six weeks before graduation. Failure to meet this deadline will result in a delay in graduation. The requirements for the preparation and filing of the thesis are set forth in the Thesis and Dissertation Manual. The manual may be obtained from the Graduate College Web site http://www.grad.uni.edu/thesis/thesismanual.aspx and should be consulted prior to beginning the thesis.
  
  Final copies submitted to the Graduate College must be on white, acid free, 24-pound, 25 percent or 100 percent cotton paper. Students may purchase the approved paper at the print center in the Physical Plant. Final copies must be clean and suitable for microfilming, with uniform darkness, and a sharp imprint.
  
  When the thesis is submitted to the Graduate College, students will present a receipt of payment for the cost of the thesis binding. This fee is paid at the University Office of Business Operations. Students will also indicate to the Office of the Graduate College the name and edition of the style manual used in preparing the thesis. Consult the Thesis and Dissertation Manual for the list of approved style manuals.
  
  In addition to the two copies required by the Graduate College, the department awarding the degree requires copies. Students should check with their department, as the number varies.
5. Filing of abstract of thesis. An abstract or summary of the thesis is required of all students following the thesis plan toward the master's degree. The abstract will be approximately 350 words in length and is submitted with the thesis. Three copies of the abstract must be filed in the Office of the Graduate College.
Application for graduation. Application for graduation can be completed on paper or electronically on My-UNIverse at the time students register for their last semester of classes, or any time up to the 12th week of classes (July 1 deadline for all summer sessions). During Fall and Spring semesters, the 12th week helps assure students' names will be included in the commencement publication. After the 12th week special application for graduation must be made on paper and submitted to the academic department for approval. Paper applications are available at MyUNIverse in the forms repository, at the Office of the Registrar, or in academic departments.
Summary of Hour Requirements

A summary of the hour requirements for both the thesis and the non-thesis plans is listed below. These are the minimum number of hours and should not be interpreted as a maximum number. Additional hours may be required by departments for individuals on specific programs or special objectives.

	Non- Thesis	Thesis
Minimum graduate hours required	30*	30**
Minimum hours of credit at UNI	20^	20
Maximum usable hours combined in transfer and correspondence~ credit	10^^	10^^
Maximum usable hours of correspondence~ credit (requires Graduate College preapproval)	3	3
Maximum usable hours of workshop credit	6	6
Minimum hours required in courses numbered 200 and above at UNI	15#	12##

~correspondence courses at UNI are specified as Guided Independent Study
*Includes 6 to 9 hours for research (xxx:299), depending on the master's program.
**Includes at least one research paper. Total hours depends on major chosen.
^Must include 6 or more hours in one semester or summer session.
^^Up to one-third of the hours on the graduate program of study.
#Includes no more than 6 hours research credit (xxx:299) for thesis. Some departments have a higher minimum.
##In some departments they may include no more than 3 hours of Research (xxx:299).

Second Master's Degree

Students may pursue a second master's degree at the University of Northern Iowa upon completion of the first master's degree or may pursue two separate master's degrees concurrently by meeting all requirements for the second degree. Only 8 semester hours of work from the first degree may be used for the second degree. All university graduation requirements including completion of 200-level course work, separate master's project/thesis, comprehensives, and all other specific requirements shall be met for the second degree in addition to the first degree.

Interdisciplinary Master's Degree

A student may pursue a master's degree with two majors or two emphasis areas by meeting all the requirements for the second major; 8 semester hours of work from the first major may be used for the second. The requirements for work at the University of Northern Iowa, 200-level work, and all other specific requirements shall be met for the second major, in addition to work completed for the first major. Common research project/thesis and comprehensives are permissible. For students completing one thesis for two majors, course work common to both majors would include 6 hours of xxx:299 Research and 2 additional hours. This would constitute the 8 semester hours of course work that may be common to both majors.

Master of Accounting Degree

Students interested in this Master of Accounting (MAcc) degree must submit a completed Application for Admission to Graduate Study and should contact the Department of Accounting for any other admission requirements. Graduate information and application for graduate admission can be found at http://www.grad.uni.edu/admission/default.aspx.

Students who plan to receive the degree Master of Accounting (MAcc) must meet the graduate regulations and requirements for the master's program and the specific major requirements.

Master of Arts Degree

Students interested in the Master of Arts degree program must submit a completed Application for Admission to Graduate Study and should contact the appropriate department for any other admission requirements. Graduate information and application for graduate admission can be found at http://www.grad.uni.edu/admission/default.aspx.

The Master of Arts program is a highly flexible one. The plan of study prescribed for each student depends upon the student's undergraduate preparation, experience, and future plans. The needs of the student, as determined by the student and her/his advisor and departmental committee, are the guiding factors in course selection. It should be stressed, however, that regardless of the plan of study followed, graduate work leading to the degree of Master of Arts should constitute a cohesive, logically planned program, not merely an accumulation of credit in a variety of courses. On most programs both the thesis and the non-thesis plans are available.

Students who plan to receive the degree Master of Arts (M.A.) must meet the graduate regulations and requirements for the master's program and the specific major requirements. See individual department sections as noted below for specific major requirements.

A number of curricula lead to the degree of Master of Arts. Programs are available for advanced preparation of elementary and secondary teachers, for college teaching, and for graduate study without reference to teaching. The following majors are offered:

Art
Biology
Chemistry
Communication Studies
Criminology
Curriculum and Instruction: Instructional Technology
English
French
Geography
German
Health Education
History
Leisure Services-Youth and Human Services
Leisure Services Management Emphasis
Youth and Human Service Administration Emphasis
Mathematics
Mathematics for the Middle Grades (4-8)
Mental Health Counseling
Music
Performance and Training Technology
Philanthropy and Nonprofit Development

Physical Education
Political Science
Psychology
School Library Studies
Science Education
Social Science
Sociology
Spanish
Speech-Language Pathology
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
TESOL/Modern Languages
Two Languages: French/German, Spanish/French, German/Spanish
Women's and Gender Studies

Master of Arts in Education Degree

Students interested in this Master of Arts Education degree must submit a completed Application for Admission to Graduate Study and should contact the appropriate department for any other admission requirements. Graduate information and application for graduate admission can be found at www.grad.uni.edu/admission/default.aspx.

This degree is designed for students whose work is primarily in professional education. Two plans of study leading to the degree of Master of Arts in Education are available: one plan requires the writing of a thesis; the other does not.

Many programs at this level carry with them the requirements for teacher licensure. In some cases, students may be building up competency in a field in which they have had little or no preparation at the bachelor's level. For these reasons some of the programs must carry with them a substantial number of specific requirements. Whenever possible, however, an effort is made to keep the specific course requirements for each major at a minimum, so students, with the help of their advisor and the departmental committee, may plan the graduate program which will best meet the students' individual needs.

Students who plan to receive the degree Master of Arts in Education (M.A.E.) must meet the graduate regulations and requirements for the master's program, and the specific major requirements. See individual department sections as noted below or contact the head of the department offering the major for specific major requirements.

Although a special curriculum is not available for supervisors of student teaching, a student can arrange a program to qualify for such a position.

The following majors are offered:

Department of Curriculum and Instruction

Curriculum and Instruction: Specialty Area Focus
Curriculum and Instruction: Early Childhood Education
Curriculum and Instruction: Education of the Gifted
Curriculum and Instruction: Elementary Education
Curriculum and Instruction: Literacy Education
Curriculum and Instruction: Middle Level Education

Department of Educational Leadership, Counseling, and Postsecondary Education

Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs
Principalship
School Counseling

Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations

Educational Psychology
Educational Psychology: Professional Development for Teachers

Department of Special Education

Special Education
Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments

Master of Business Administration Degree

Students interested in this Master of Business Administration degree must submit a completed Application for Admission to Graduate Study and should contact the College of Business Administration for any other admission requirements. Graduate information and application for graduate admission can be found at http://www.grad.uni.edu/admission/default.aspx.

Graduate study in business at UNI provides a broad-based, integrated program which emphasizes the functional areas of business in order to provide the graduate with a balance between theoretical knowledge and practical business operations. The M.B.A. curriculum is designed to meet the needs of students with undergraduate backgrounds in the liberal arts, sciences, engineering, as well as those with degrees in business. The M.B.A. program is accredited by AACSB International, the primary accrediting organization on management education.

The plan of study prescribed for the degree is structured to develop graduates who will have acquired: 1) an understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of the process of policy formulation and implementation; 2) a comprehension of environmental factors-economic, legal, social, and political-which affect the individual in the performance of managerial responsibilities; 3) an understanding of analytical techniques and the use of quantitative data in the administration of business controls; 4) the ability to communicate ideas effectively in oral and written form; and 5) a basic knowledge of selected functional areas of business administration.

Admission to the Master of Business Administration program is dependent upon the quality of the applicant's undergraduate record, the score on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), and writing skills demonstrated on the addendum to the application. The GMAT must be taken prior to acceptance into the program.

Students who plan to receive the degree Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) must meet the graduate regulations and requirements for the master=s program and the specific major requirements.

Master of Music Degree

Students interested in this Master of Music degree must submit a completed Application for Admission to Graduate Study and should contact the School of Music for any other admission requirements. Graduate information and application for graduate admission can be found at www.grad.uni.edu/admission/default.aspx.

Students wishing to take a course for graduate credit in the School of Music or wishing to pursue a degree program in this department must consult with the Associate Director for Graduate Studies in Music prior to registration for the course. Detailed information concerning requirements and procedures will be provided, and specific evidence of previous accomplishments will be reviewed.

The Master of Music degree is a professional degree designed to prepare the graduate for: 1) enhanced opportunity in public and private school music teaching, 2) a college teaching career, 3) a performance career as a professional musician or composer, or 4) further graduate work at the doctoral level. The following majors are offered:

Composition
Conducting
Jazz Pedagogy
Music Education
Music History
Performance
Piano Performance and Pedagogy

Applicants for a graduate degree program in the School of Music should possess the baccalaureate degree in music or a demonstrated equivalent. Students should have attained a high degree of proficiency in one or more of the following areas: performance, theory-composition, conducting, music education, or music history.

Students who plan to receive the degree Master of Music (M.M.) must meet the graduate regulations and requirements for the master's program and admission requirements specific to the major.

Master of Public Policy

Students interested in this Master of Public Policy degree must submit a completed Application for Admission to Graduate Study. Graduate information and application for graduate admission can be found at http://www.grad.uni.edu/admission/default.aspx.

The Master of Public Policy is a professional interdisciplinary degree program providing specialized and advanced training for students wishing to assume roles as policy analysts, principally in the governmental and nonprofit sectors of society.

Core courses in the program provide thorough coverage of the contributions of political science, economics, and history to the analysis of public policy. The core also includes methods courses that provide training in the rigorous methods of policy analysis required of professionals in the field.

Focus courses allow students to develop an understanding of a particular substantive or methodological area of policy analysis. Continuing participation in seminars allows discussion of current practice and development, provides a forum for on-going discussion, and includes philosophical orientation to the ethical questions which arise in policy contexts. An internship with a public policy organization introduces students to the professional environment and allows application of theory and methods to actual policy problems.

Students who plan to receive the degree Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.) must meet the graduate regulations and requirements for the master's program and the major program requirements.

Master of Science Degree

Students interested in this Master of Science degree must submit a completed Application for Admission to Graduate Study and should contact the appropriate department for any other admission requirements. Graduate information and application for graduate admission can be found at www.grad.uni.edu/admission/default.aspx.

Students who plan to receive the degree Master of Science (M.S.) must meet the graduate regulations and requirements for the master=s program and the specific major requirements.

See individual department sections as noted below for specific major program requirements.

The following majors are offered:

Athletic Training
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Environmental Health
Environmental Science
Environmental Technology
Technology

Master of Social Work Degree

Students interested in this program must submit a completed Application for Admission to Graduate Study and should contact the Department of Social Work for any other admission requirements. Graduate information and application for graduate admission can be found at http://www.grad.uni.edu/admission/default.aspx.

The Master of Social Work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

The mission of the University of Northern Iowa's Master of Social Work degree program is to prepare students for advanced micro practice or social administration. There is commitment to serve the community and to contribute new knowledge to the field. Students and faculty are also committed to creating environments that enhance optimal human potential and growth. Theoretical underpinnings and learning environment are based on systems and strengths perspectives. Advocacy and promotion of cultural sensitivity, human rights, and social and economic justice are central to the program.

Students who plan to receive the degree Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) must meet the graduate regulations and requirements for the master's program and the major program requirements.

Professional Science Master's Degree

Students interested in this Professional Science Master=s degree must submit a completed Application for Admission to Graduate Study and should contact the appropriate department for any other admission requirements. Graduate information and application for graduate admission can be found at http://www.grad.uni.edu/admission/default.aspx.

The Professional Science Master's degree combines scientific or technical training with abbreviated business training and interdisciplinary cohort-building experiences.

Students who plan to receive the Professional Science Master's degree (P.S.M.) must meet the graduate regulations and requirements for the master's program and the specific major requirements.

See individual department sections as noted below for specific major program requirements.

The following majors are offered:

Applied Chemistry and Biochemistry
Applied Physics
Biotechnology
Ecosystem Management
Industrial Mathematics
Continuous Quality Improvement Option
Mathematical Computing and Modeling Option

Specialist in Education Degree

Students interested in this Specialist in Education degree must submit a completed Application for Admission to Graduate Study and should contact the Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations for any other admission requirements. Graduate information and application for graduate admission can be found at http://www.grad.uni.edu/admission/default.aspx.

The following major is offered in the Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations:

School Psychology

Graduation Requirements

Students shall complete the general requirements for the Specialist in Education
degree and shall meet the requirements as specified by the departmental committee using a combination of graduate courses taken for the master's degree and beyond.

Hours of credit. A student must earn a minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate credit beyond the master's degree. Credit earned in excess of that required for the master's degree may be applied toward the 30-hour requirement if that credit is earned during the final semester. Certain limitations on the amount and kinds of credit must be observed:

200-level credit. A student must earn at least 24 semester hours of credit in courses numbered 200 or above, counting both the master's and the post-master's work but not counting any Research credit.

Research credit. For the thesis option, not more than 6 hours of research credit (xxx:299) can be included in the 30 (or more) hours of post-master's credit. For the non-thesis option, not more than 3 hours of research credit (xxx:299) can be included in the 30 (or more) hours of post-master=s credit.
Recency of credit. Courses taken more than seven years prior to the granting of the degree cannot be used to meet degree requirements.
Transfer credit. In addition to the transfer credit permitted on the master's degree, 8 semester hours of transfer credit for post-master's work may be applied toward the degree of Specialist in Education.
Correspondence credit. Correspondence (specified as Guided Independent Study at UNI) courses may not ordinarily be applied toward a graduate degree program. In unusual circumstances a student may request that a maximum of 3 semester hours of 100g-level correspondence/UNI Guided Independent Study credit may be applied to a graduate degree program. The request must be submitted to the Dean of the Graduate College or designee prior to registering for the course.

Workshop credit. No more than 6 hours of credit earned in workshop courses, at the University of Northern Iowa or another institution, will be applied toward a graduate degree.

Scholarship. A cumulative grade index of 3.00 (B average) must be earned as graduate students in all courses attempted in the program of study. No credit toward graduation is allowed for a course in which a grade below C (C-, C, C+) is earned.

On-Campus Residence. Students must have completed at least 18 hours in residence credit on campus, including one semester or two summer sessions of full-time enrollment in residence after the master's degree.

Examinations.

Students must pass a comprehensive oral examination, including a defense of the thesis, if required.
Students may be required by the departmental committee to pass a written comprehensive examination. If required, it should precede the oral examination.

Thesis. Students who did not complete a thesis for the master's degree must complete one for the specialist's degree. A department may require students who have written a master's thesis to write a thesis for the specialist's degree also. The thesis must be presented in the style and form prescribed for the master's thesis. It must have the approval of the thesis committee and the Dean of the Graduate College.

The work on a thesis will involve 6 hours of research credit (xxx:299). To earn this credit, a student registers for Research and usually not in one block. The instructor may assign a grade for a semester's registration in research based upon the progress made, or may assign a Research Continued (RC) if the instructor feels the work has not reached the place where it can be evaluated. Registration for the last segment of research credit (for work on a thesis) should not be made until the thesis is near completion. The Registrar may authorize an extension of time for the completion of Research Continued (RC) in research up to one additional calendar year with the consent of the instructor. If at the end of that time the work has not been completed, the grade of RC will be changed to an F (Failure).

Completion of the thesis project occurs when the thesis has been approved by the thesis committee and the Dean of the Graduate College.

The Dean of the Graduate College approves the appointment of three members of the Graduate Faculty as an advisory committee to guide the student in selecting and completing an appropriate thesis project.

Filing of Thesis. Students must present two copies of the thesis in final form, either originals or photocopies, to the Graduate College no later than six weeks before graduation. Failure to meet this deadline will result in a delay in graduation. The requirements for the preparation and filing of the thesis are set forth in the Thesis and Dissertation Manual. The manual may be obtained on-line at the Graduate College Web site http://www.grad.uni.edu/thesis/thesismanual.aspx and should be consulted prior to beginning the thesis.

Final copies submitted to the Graduate College must be on white, acid free, 24-pound, 25 percent or 100 percent cotton paper. Students may purchase the approved paper at the print center in the Physical Plant. Final copies must be clean and suitable for microfilming, with uniform darkness, and a sharp imprint.

When a thesis is submitted to the Graduate College, students will present a receipt of payment for the cost of the thesis binding. This fee is paid at the Office of Business Operations. Students will also indicate to the Office of the Graduate College the name and edition of the style manual used in preparing the thesis. Consult the Thesis and Dissertation Manual for the list of approved style manuals.

In addition to two copies for the Graduate College, students should check with the department awarding the degree regarding the number of additional copies required, as these vary.

Filing Thesis Abstract. An abstract or summary of the thesis is required of all students following the thesis plan toward the specialist's degree. The abstract will be approximately 350 words in length and is submitted with the thesis. Three copies of the abstract must be filed in the Office of the Graduate College.

Licensure. In some cases, appropriate teaching endorsement will be recommended for those who meet the standards set by the university in conjunction with the appropriate licensure agency. Receipt of the degree is not a necessary prerequisite to recommendation for the appropriate endorsement(s) unless state standards require such. A program graduate grade point average of 3.00 or better will be required prior to recommendation for endorsement(s).

Exit Requirement. Before graduating with the Specialist in Education degree, the student must take the Praxis II test in School Psychology (number 0400) and submit a copy of the complete Examinee Score Report to the program coordinator.

Application for Graduation. The same regulations apply as for the master's degree. Application for graduation can be completed on paper or electronically on My-UNIverse at the time students register for their last semester of classes, or any time up to the 12th week of classes (July 1 deadline for all summer sessions). During Fall and Spring semesters, the 12th week helps assure students' names will be included in the commencement publication. After the 12th week special application for graduation must be made on paper and submitted to the academic department for approval. Paper applications are available at MyUNIverse in the forms repository, at the Office of the Registrar, or in academic departments.

Doctor of Education Degree

Students interested in this Doctor of Education degree must submit a completed Application for Admission to Graduate Study and should contact the appropriate department for any other admission requirements. Graduate information and application for graduate admission can be found at http://www.grad.uni.edu/admission/default.aspx.

This program is intended to provide practicing educators the opportunity to continue their study and earn the terminal professional degree in their field. The Ed.D. degree requires a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit beyond the master's degree. The Graduate Record Examination (General Test) is required for admission to the program. There are three components to the program: 15 semester hours in a Professional Common Core of work in educational foundations, fundamentals, and research; 38 semester hours of Advanced Professional Study in one of six areas of intensive study and a related area; and a Dissertation of 7 semester hours.

By design, then, all students are required to study in basic areas that undergird and define educational practice and develop skills of problem definition, data collection and analysis, and interpretation. The six areas of intensive study provide for a specialized focus on practice. The six intensive study areas are: Community Health Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, Leisure, Youth and Human Services, Rehabilitation Studies, and Special Education. (In some areas, it is possible to combine doctoral degree study with work toward an endorsement to perform a particular role in K-12 education.) Brief definitions of the six areas are as follows.

Community Health Education. This area of intensive study is designed to equip community health promotion and public health education professionals for positions of leadership in applied community and public health education settings. Graduates of the program are prepared for careers in applied academic settings including (but not limited to) allied health and nursing colleges, universities with a focus on teaching, and liberal arts colleges, as well as leadership positions in major community and public health organizations such as county, state, and national departments of public health, and government and non-government health organizations. (For more information, contact the Chair, Health Promotion and Education Division, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services.)

Curriculum and Instruction. This area of intensive study is designed to prepare scholar-practitioners to plan, implement, evaluate, and supervise educational programs for children and adult learners. (For more information, contact the Head, Department of Curriculum and Instruction.)

Educational Leadership. This area of intensive study involves the preparation of personnel for leadership roles in PK-12 schools, postsecondary institutions, and non-school educational settings. (For more information, contact the Head, Department of Educational Leadership, Counseling, and Postsecondary Education.)

Leisure, Youth and Human Services. This area of intensive study is designed to interpret and apply youth development models and concepts as well as nonprofit administrative practices to the planning, management, supervision and evaluation of informal education programs in the community. Graduates are prepared for careers as applied scholars, administrators of community nonprofit organizations, youth serving agencies, public parks and recreation, foundations, and government agencies. Program of study will be based upon student's needs, interests, and upon approval by academic advisor and program of study committee. (For more information, contact the Chair, Leisure, Youth and Human Services Division, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services.)

Rehabilitation Studies. This area of intensive study is designed to prepare Certified Athletic Trainers and/or other Allied Health professionals to plan, implement, evaluate, and supervise educational programs as well as develop a scholarly agenda. Graduates will be prepared for careers as athletic training program directors, clinical coordinators, applied scholars, and practicing clinicians. This program focuses on a holistic approach of preparing students by including administration, education, and rehabilitation studies within the curriculum. (For more information, contact the Chair of the Division of Athletic Training within the School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services.)

Special Education. This area of intensive study is designed to provide students with a variety of leadership positions in public schools, higher education and human services agencies serving infants, children, youth and adults with disabilities. This program will center on preparing leaders who will be able to promote new meanings about diversity, develop inclusive school cultures and instructional programs, and forge productive relationships between schools and their communities. (For more information, contact the Head, Department of Special Education.)

Specific program requirements are listed within each department (Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Department of Educational Leadership, Counseling, and Postsecondary Education, School of Health, Physical Education and Leisure Services - Division of Athletic Training, and Division of Health Promotion and Education, and Department of Special Education)

Admission to Doctoral Study

Initial Admission

Formal application to doctoral study should be made to the appropriate intensive study area office, where descriptive materials and application packets may be obtained.

Admission to the program will be granted to those applicants who provide evidence of prior academic success; successful and appropriate professional experience; effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; and professional and academic goals which may be effectively served by the degree program offered. Additional criteria may be established by an area of intensive study since some previous specialization work is presumed.

The applicant must hold a master's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
Each applicant must submit transcripts of all previous academic work. Applicants with a grade point average of less than 3.50 for all prior graduate work will not usually be considered for regular admission.
Examinations. The following examination is required of students enrolled in the Doctor of Education program

Graduate Record Examination. Students applying for admission to the Ed.D. degree program must have their verbal, analytical, and quantitative sections of the Graduate Record Examination forwarded directly to the Office of the Registrar in order to be considered for degree status admission. The Graduate Record Examination is required in the doctoral intensive study areas of Community Health Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, and Rehabilitation Studies.

The doctoral intensive study areas in Leisure, Youth and Human Services and Special Education require a written statement from each applicant as part of the total application packet. The written statement should articulate the applicant's professional background, reasons for seeking the doctoral degree and a statement of career goals. Also required is a sample of professional writing that will be formally assessed. The professional writing sample may consist of a master's research paper or thesis, published article, a paper prepared for presentation at a professional conference, or similar document. The Graduate Record Examination is not required.
The applicant must have a minimum of three years of professional educational experience.
Three letters of recommendation must be submitted from individuals familiar with the applicant's potential for advanced professional study, at least one from a professor familiar with the applicant as a student and at least one from an educational employer/supervisor.
Applicants for whom English is not their first language must complete the Test of English as a Foreign Language Examination (TOEFL) and check with their desired intensive study area regarding acceptable scores.

Provisional degree status may be recommended for an applicant who does not meet all of the requirements or for whom it is felt that further graduate course work or professional experience would be useful in making the admission decision. Provisional degree status will not be considered for applicants whose admission files are incomplete. An individual admitted to provisional degree status must be formally reconsidered for regular admission, and course work completed during that time must be subsequently approved by an appropriate faculty committee before it may be applied to a degree.

Candidacy Status

Soon after full admission, an advisor will be appointed for each student. In most instances, the advisor will be from the student's area of intensive study. Prior to the completion of 15 semester hours of course work toward the doctorate at the University of Northern Iowa, the student should meet with their advisor to discuss the coursework to be submitted for approval for application to their 38-hour intensive study area.

General Regulations

Scholarship. A cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or above (on a 4.00 scale) must be maintained for all course work taken toward the Doctor of Education degree at the University of Northern Iowa. No more than 6 semester hours of C credit (C-, C, C+) earned within the program of study may be applied toward credit for graduation.
Recency of credit. Courses taken more than seven years prior to the granting of candidacy status cannot be used to meet degree requirements.
Credit from Other Institutions. Usually a maximum of 15 hours of credit from regionally accredited graduate institutions may be applied toward meeting the minimum credit hour requirements for the Doctor of Education degree (subject to the Recency of Credit regulation). Usually not more than 3 hours of acceptable transfer credit may be applied toward any given subcomponents of the Professional Common Core.

All transfer credit, including work taken prior to formal admission, is subject to review by the Dean of the Graduate College or designee, Dean or Associate Dean of the College of Education, and the College Committee for Doctoral Study. The student's doctoral advisor will make recommendations regarding the applicability of transfer credit.

A student can apply toward a doctorate a combined maximum of 15 hours of transfer credit and a second or third master's, or specialist degree credit (maximum of 6 hours)
1. Transfer credit. Usually a maximum of 15 hours of credit from regionally accredited graduate institutions may be applied toward meeting the minimum credit hour requirements for the Doctor of Education degree, subject to the Recency of Credit regulation. Hours that have been applied to meet the requirements of another degree cannot be transferred.
2. Master's degree credit. A maximum of 6 hours of graduate credit applied to meet the requirements of a second or third master's degree may be applied toward the doctorate, subject to the Recency of Credit regulation. These hours must be approved by the Chair of the Intensive Study Area and the Department Head.
Residence credit. Following admission to the Doctor of Education program, the student shall be enrolled for at least two courses from the approved program of study for each of two on-campus semesters.
Maximum academic load. The maximum graduate load during an academic year semester is 15 hours; for the eight-week summer session, 9 hours is the normal maximum - a maximum of 6 hours during one four-week period and 3 hours during the other four-week period; or 3 three-hour courses during an eight-week period. The maximum load during a two-week post-session is 2 hours. Exceptions to these load restrictions may be granted only by the Dean of the Graduate College or designee.
Level of courses. Credit earned as part of the candidate's program of study will be earned in courses which are at the graduate level. A minimum of 50 hours of course work at the 200- or 300-level must be completed. No more than 10 hours of credit at the 100g level (upper-level undergraduate and lower-level graduate) may apply toward this program of study.
Examinations. The following examinations are required of all students enrolled in the Doctor of Education program:
1. Doctoral comprehensive examination. The candidate requests permission to take the comprehensive examination through the Intensive Study Area office. Normally, such a request is made during the term prior to the administration of the comprehensive examination. The doctoral comprehensive examination is governed by the following conditions:
  1. The candidate will have completed 80 percent of her/his program of study.
  2. The candidate will have satisfied the research proficiency requirement.
  3. The examination is prepared within the guidelines established by the ISA.
  4. A candidate may be permitted to take the doctoral comprehensive examination a second time.
    Note: Upon successful completion of the Doctoral Comprehensive Examination, the degree candidate achieves the status of active candidate.
    
    Post-comprehensive registration: Doctoral students who have completed all of their program but the dissertation, and who have passed their comprehensive examination must be continuously registered until the degree is completed. Students reaching this stage will be automatically registered and assessed a fee for 190:300, the post-comprehensive course registration number.
2. Doctoral dissertation examination. Upon completion of her/his doctoral dissertation, the active candidate will request and submit to a public examination over the content, design, and methodology used in conducting the dissertation research.
Doctoral dissertation proposal. The student, in conjunction with her/his advisor, should make arrangements to present the dissertation proposal to the doctoral committee as a group. Formal work on the dissertation may not proceed without approval from this committee.

The dissertation committee will consist of a minimum of five members of the UNI graduate faculty. One of the five members will be appointed by the Graduate Dean to serve as the committee member from outside the College of Education as well as the representative of the Graduate College. The names of two UNI graduate faculty must be recommended to the Graduate Dean when the Dissertation Committee Approval Form is submitted to the Graduate College. The Dean will appoint one of these people to serve on the committee.

An expansion of the committee may occur if a non-faculty member or an external faculty member from a university other than UNI, agrees to serve due to expertise or as a representative of an area of knowledge. Approval shall comprise a written petition submitted in the normal procedure. Non-faculty personnel will participate in all committee responsibilities except for signature decisions.
Time limitation. The program of study for the Doctor of Education degree must be completed within seven calendar years from the date that admission to candidacy is granted. Extensions in this time requirement should be the exception and will be granted only for good cause. Such extensions may be granted by the Dean of the Graduate College.
Preview. During the semester in which the student intends to graduate, the student must make an appointment with the Graduate College for a dissertation preview to have the style and format of the dissertation reviewed. The student must have an approved program of study on file in the Graduate College, as well as a student request filed with the members of the dissertation committee listed before a preview meeting will be scheduled. All problems may not be detected during the preview; however, the major difficulties will be discussed. Often a brief consultation will uncover format problems that are easily remedied at this stage. No dissertation will be accepted by the Graduate College for final approval without the completion of this meeting.
Filing of dissertation. A dissertation is required of all candidates for the Ed.D. degree. It will involve 7 hours of credit. The first one hour will be Dissertation Seminar. Regulations governing the physical appearance (format) may be obtained from the Graduate College. The dissertation must be in final copy form before doctoral committee members may affix their signatures for approval.

The student must present three unbound copies of the dissertation in final form, either originals or photocopies, to the Graduate College no later than six weeks before graduation. Failure to meet this deadline will result in a delay in graduation. The requirements for the preparation and filing of the dissertation are set forth in the Thesis and Dissertation Manual www.grad.uni.edu/thesis/thesismanual.aspx. Copies of the manual may be obtained through the Graduate College and should be consulted prior to beginning the dissertation. Final copies submitted to the Graduate College must be on white, acid free, 24-pound, 25 percent or 100 percent cotton paper. The student may purchase the approved paper at the print center in the Physical Plant. Final copies must be clean and suitable for microfilming, with uniform darkness and a sharp imprint.

In addition, student should check with the department granting the degree for the number of copies required, as the number varies.
Abstracts of dissertation. Three copies of an abstract of the dissertation must be filed in the Graduate College Office at the time of final deposit of the dissertation. Regulations for the dissertation also apply to the abstract. The abstract must not exceed 350 words in length. Please see the most current edition of Thesis and Dissertation Manual for details.
Publishing Agreement. A Publishing Microfilm Agreement and Survey of Earned Doctorates must be completed and returned to the Graduate College with the final dissertation. An additional copy of the dissertation and abstract must be submitted to accompany the publishing agreement. This copy may be on regular printer paper.

The University of Northern Iowa participates in a program sponsored by the Association of Research Libraries and conducted by University Microfilms, Ann Arbor, Michigan, for reproduction of doctoral dissertations on microfilm. If the dissertation has been copyrighted, this information must be included on the university agreement form.
Dissertation fees. Several fees are required in connection with the dissertation; these include:
1. a binding fee for the library and department copies of the dissertation. If a student wishes to bind additional copies, individual arrangements with a binder must be made.
2. a microfilm fee to cover the cost of microfilming the dissertation and publishing the abstract.
3. a copyright fee if the student wishes to have the dissertation copyrighted.
  
  Students should check with the Graduate College office for the amount of each of the above fees.
  
  The binding, microfilming, and copyrighting fees must be paid at the UNI Office of Business Operations and a copy of the receipt submitted to the Graduate College at the time the final copy of the dissertation is deposited.
Application for Graduation. Candidates for the Doctor of Education degree must make application for graduation on appropriate university forms. Application for graduation can be completed on paper or electronically on My-UNIverse at the time students register for their last semester of classes, or any time up to the 12th week of classes (July 1 deadline for all summer sessions). During Fall and Spring semesters, the 12th week helps assure students' names will be included in the commencement publication. After the 12th week special application for graduation must be made on paper and submitted to the academic department for approval. Paper applications are available at MyUNIverse in the forms repository, at the Office of the Registrar, or in academic departments.
Attendance at commencement. The candidate for the Doctor of Education degree is expected to secure the appropriate academic regalia and appear at commencement for the awarding of the degree.

Doctor of Industrial Technology Degree

Students interested in Doctor of Industrial Technology degree must submit a completed Application for Admission to Graduate Study and should contact the Department of Mathematics for any other admission requirements. Graduate information and application for graduate admission can be found at http://www.grad.uni.edu/admission/default.aspx.

The University of Northern Iowa offers the Doctor of Industrial Technology degree to meet the increasing need for advanced degree work in this field. Industrial technology is a relatively new and rapidly expanding knowledge base for a wide variety of professional fields: these include technology, trade and industrial education, technical institute education, industrial training, and technology transfer. This research-oriented degree program also includes the study of the technological systems used in industry and their effect on society and culture.

The Doctor of Industrial Technology degree is designed to develop scholars in the fields of education and industry. Programs emphasize the development of a thorough knowledge of (a) industrial technology as an intellectual discipline, (b) the technological systems used in industry and their effect on people and the environment, and (c) the potential and limitations of future developments in technological systems and their utilization in industry. Program emphasis is on providing the intellectual tools necessary to pursue scholarly research and applied practices in the field of industrial technology. Efforts will be made to develop in each student the interest and desire required for a leadership role in improving educational and industrial programs and determining directions for future programs. The degree program requires a minimum of 64 semester hours of credit completed beyond the master's degree.

The Doctor of Industrial Technology degree program is intended to prepare graduates for one or more of the following professional careers:

Faculty, supervisors, and consultants of industrial technology, trade and industrial education, technical institute education and technology education in secondary schools, colleges and universities.
Researchers and project coordinators, technology transfer specialists, technology forecasters and assessors of technology for industrial policy planning and decision making.
Leaders (e.g., deans, department heads, or directors) of technology-oriented programs at postsecondary institutions.
Researchers and research coordinators for education and industry in specific content fields of industrial technology.
Designers, coordinators and directors of industrial training or human resource programs, and related industrial applications.

Admission to Doctoral Study

Application for Admission

Individuals possessing the master's degree in Industrial Technology, Technology Education, Technology or a related technical program, from any accredited institution may apply for admission to the Doctor of Industrial Technology degree program.

Applicants in the final semester or summer session of work on the master's degree may submit application materials and be admitted on provisional degree status until the master's degree notification is received in the Office of the Registrar.

Types of Admissions

Admission to the Doctor of Industrial Technology degree program may be granted on a degree status or provisional status basis.

Degree Status Admission.
1. The applicant must hold a master's degree with an education or industry specialization in a content field in or related to industrial technology; the degree must have been granted by a nationally accredited institution or internationally reputable institution.
2. Each applicant must have an overall grade point average of 3.20 on all prior graduate course work.
3. The applicant must have completed the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and have her/his percentile scores forwarded directly from the testing agency to the Office of the Registrar. These scores must rank in the 30th percentile or higher for each of the verbal, analytical, and quantitative sections. The department will not be able to make an admission decision (degree status or provisional) until official GRE scores are on file.
4. Three references from persons familiar with the academic and professional potential of the applicant must be submitted.
5. Applicants for whom English is not their first language must complete the Test of English as a Foreign Language Examination (TOEFL) and achieve a score of at least 575 (paper-based)/230 (computer-based).
6. Each applicant must have a minimum of three years of professional-level educational or industrial experience in/or related to the major field of specialization. Individuals without this experience may be admitted to the program but appropriate professional experience must then be included in the program of study. What constitutes appropriate professional experience will be determined by the student's faculty advisory committee and this requirement will be included in the student's program of study.
7. All applications for admission will be reviewed by the Department of Industrial Technology Graduate Programs Committee. The committee may recommend degree status only if the candidate meets all the above requirements.
Provisional Degree Status.
1. Provisional degree status admission may be recommended if an applicant does not meet all the above requirements or if the committee believes further graduate course work or professional experience is desirable prior to an applicant's being approved for degree status admission. (See guidelines regarding provisional status.) The committee may require a personal interview with an individual before taking action on an application for admission.
2. Applicants admitted on provisional status must meet one or both of the following criteria before they may be reconsidered for degree status:
  1. completion of all deficiencies for admission to degree status.
  2. completion of 9 hours for a summer session or 12 hours during a spring or fall semester with a minimum grade point average of 3.20 in course work recommended by the faculty advisor appointed by the department head. Course work completed while the individual is on provisional degree status admission may be applied toward degree requirements only if it is approved by the faculty advisory committee assigned to the student.

Faculty Advisory Committees

After admission has been granted, a faculty advisory committee will be appointed by the Graduate Dean in consultation with the Head of the Department of Industrial Technology. The student and the faculty advisor will be responsible for recommending members for appointment to the faculty advisory committee. The student should then specify in a letter to the Graduate Coordinator the rationale for each graduate faculty member recommended to serve on the committee. The committee will consist of three members from the Department of Industrial Technology and two members from outside the department, one of whom will be a representative of the Graduate College assigned by the Graduate Dean. Eligible committee members from within the Department of Industrial Technology will serve as chair and co-chair. The five committee members must be members of the University of Northern Iowa Graduate Faculty. An expansion of the committee may occur if a non-faculty person agrees to serve due to expertise or as a representative of an area of knowledge. Approval shall comprise a written petition submitted in the normal procedure. Non-faculty personnel will participate in all committee responsibilities except for signature decisions. This advisory committee shall have the responsibility for the following:

approval of the application for candidacy (Professional Career Development Plan) and the Application for Program Approval or program of study for the individual student.
personal interview with student after completion of the Professional Career Development Plan (PCDP).
preparation and evaluation of comprehensive written and oral examinations.
determination of any remedial requirements after comprehensive written and oral examinations are completed.
approval of publication requirement before allowing student to submit dissertation proposal.
approval of dissertation proposal and supervision of dissertation effort.
final approval of completed dissertation.
preparation and evaluation of oral examination over dissertation.
recommendation of candidate for degree.

All but one of the voting committee members must approve all actions of the committee.

Should it then be necessary to request changes in the composition of the committee, the graduate student must specify in a letter to the departmental Graduate Coordinator the rationale for the replacement. A disagreement in perspective, thought, or position may not be cause for replacement. Any faculty member choosing to resign from the committee must submit a letter of request to the departmental Graduate Coordinator.

Admission to Candidacy

Students will usually apply for admission to candidacy and submit programs of study for approval during their first semester or second summer session in residence. All course work in progress or completed prior to applying for admission to program approval must be subsequently approved by the faculty advisory committee in order to be counted on a student's program of study.

Admission to candidacy will be recommended to the department head only after a formal interview of the student has been conducted by the faculty advisory committee.

Any changes made in course requirements must be approved by the faculty advisory committee and the Dean of the Graduate College or designee.

General Regulations

Scholarship. A cumulative grade index of 3.00 (B average) must be earned at the University of Northern Iowa in all courses attempted as a graduate student. No credit toward graduation will be allowed for courses in which the earned grade is below C- and a maximum of 6 hours of C credit (C-, C, C+) earned within the program of study may be applied toward credit for graduation.
Recency of credit. Courses taken more than seven years prior to the granting of the degree cannot be used to meet degree requirements.
Credit from other institutions. A student can apply toward the doctorate either transfer credit (a maximum of 12 hours) or credit from a second or third master=s degree (maximum of 6 hours), but not both or any combination of the two.
1. Transfer credit. Usually a maximum of 12 semester hours of graduate credit from other accredited institutions may be applied toward meeting minimum credit hour requirements for the Doctor of Industrial Technology degree, subject to the Recency of Credit regulation. Hours that have been applied to meet the requirements of another degree cannot be transferred.
  
  Credit may not be transferred if taken four years prior to application for admission to the Doctor of Industrial Technology degree program, taking into consideration three years for degree completion. The student's faculty advisory committee will make recommendations regarding the applicability of transfer credit.
2. Master's degree credit. A maximum of 6 hours of graduate credit applied to meet the requirements of a second or third master's degree may be applied toward the doctorate, subject to the Recency of Credit regulation. These hours must be approved by the Doctor of Industrial Technology Advisory Committee or the Graduate Programs Committee and the department head.
Residence credit. The student must be enrolled in continuous, full-time study for one academic year plus the preceding or following summer session. The student shall be enrolled for a minimum of 18 hours of credit which may be distributed across three semesters over two consecutive academic years. Persons serving as graduate assistants in the department will be considered full-time if they carry at least 9 hours per semester in addition to the assistantship. Dissertation research will not be used to satisfy the residency requirement.
Maximum academic load. The maximum graduate student load during each semester of the academic year is 15 hours, and 12 hours for those with an assistantship; that permitted during the eight-week summer session is 9 hours and during the two-week post-session, 2 hours.
Level of courses. A minimum of 38 hours must be in 200- or 300-level course work. All 100(g) series courses available in the Department of Industrial Technology require activities beyond those required for undergraduate students; and some courses require activities for doctoral students beyond those required of pre-doctoral students.
Professional Career Development Plan (PCDP). The candidate consults with the chairperson of the advisory committee in the development of the Professional Career Development Plan which requires approval by the candidate's faculty advisory committee. The PCDP includes a statement of the candidate's career goals, a compilation of the competencies and other skills already possessed along with supporting evidence, and a proposed plan of study to achieve the remaining career goal competencies. It requires both a written component and an oral interview. The PCDP must be completed early in the first or second semester or summer session in residence.
Examinations. The following examinations are required of all students working toward the Doctor of Industrial Technology degree:
1. Graduate Record Examination. Students applying for admission to the D.I.T. degree program must have their verbal, analytical, and quantitative sections of the Graduate Record Examination forwarded directly to the Office of the Registrar in order to be considered for degree status admission. Their percentile scores must rank in the 30th percentile or higher for each of the verbal, analytical, and quantitative sections of the Graduate Record Examination.
2. D.I.T. comprehensive examination. The comprehensive examination is intended to be an evaluation of the candidate's mastery of the entire planned program of study, including the tools of research. It is used to evaluate the candidate's mastery of the subject at or near the end of the program but prior to initiating the research activity for the dissertation. It should be prepared, administered, and evaluated by the candidate's faculty advisory committee upon completion of all core program requirements, excluding dissertation research work, and upon the completion of at least 80 percent of the proposed elective courses in the program. The written portion will consist of three 4-hour periods. The dates will be scheduled in consultation with the advisor. Upon satisfactory completion of the written portion, the faculty advisory committee will conduct the oral portion with the candidate present. The oral portion shall be opened to faculty who provided questions for the written portion.
  
  Successful completion of both the written and oral portions of the comprehensive examination are required. The comprehensive examination will be evaluated at a convened meeting of the faculty advisory committee and reported as satisfactory or unsatisfactory to the Graduate Dean via the Graduate Coordinator and Head, Department of Industrial Technology.
  
  In the event of a report with three or more votes of satisfactory with reservations in either portion, the exact stipulations of the committee should be recorded on the report form. The statement must specify the time allowed for satisfying the stipulations and must be specific in defining the area if further examination in a particular area is necessary, or in describing any additional courses, actions or procedures that are required. The examination cannot be deemed complete or reportable until such stipulations have been satisfied.
  
  Successful completion of the comprehensive examination will be reported if four of five committee members indicate a satisfactory report on both the written and the oral portions. In case of a report of unsatisfactory on a portion of the examination, a second examination must be administered in the next succeeding semester or summer session. A candidate will be permitted two opportunities to achieve a satisfactory report. A third opportunity will only be allowed with a special approval by the department head upon the recommendations of four of the five members of the faculty advisory committee. The candidate receiving an unsatisfactory report in the final opportunity by the convened faculty advisory committee will not be permitted to continue or complete the program of graduate studies, and upon submission of the report form to the Head, Department of Industrial Technology, and Graduate Dean via the Graduate Program Coordinator, the faculty advisory committee for this candidate will be dissolved.
  
  Post-comprehensive registration: Doctoral students who have completed all of their program requirements except the dissertation, and who have passed their comprehensive examination must be continuously registered until the degree is completed. Students reaching this stage will be automatically registered and assessed a fee for 330:300, the post-comprehensive course registration number.
3. Dissertation Examination. An oral examination is required over the content and methodology used in conducting the research associated with the student's dissertation. The examination is conducted by the student's faculty advisory committee after the dissertation has been presented to the faculty advisory committee in final form.
Publication. Before being allowed to submit a dissertation proposal, the student must submit at least one scholarly paper for publication in a periodical, journal, or textbook within one of the professional fields related to industrial technology. The faculty advisory committee shall determine when this requirement is met. Publication completed prior to admission to the program may be submitted for consideration.
Dissertation. A minimum of four final copies of the accepted dissertation are required to be delivered to the Office of the Graduate Dean no later than two weeks before graduation. Three copies of the dissertation must be on white, acid free, 24-pound (minimum weight), 25 percent or 100 percent cotton paper (erasable paper is not acceptable). The student may purchase the approved paper at the print center in the Physical Plant. The fourth copy may be printed on plain paper, but must be clean and suitable for microfilming with uniform darkness and a sharp imprint. In addition, students should check with the department granting the degree regarding the number of copies required.
Abstracts of dissertation. Three copies of an abstract of the dissertation must be filed in the Graduate College at the time of final deposit of the dissertation. Regulations for the dissertation also apply to the abstract. The abstract must not exceed 350 words in length. Please see the most current edition of the Thesis and Dissertation Manual for details.
Publishing agreement. A Publishing Agreement must be completed and returned to the Graduate College with the final dissertation. The University of Northern Iowa participates in a program sponsored by the Association of Research Libraries and conducted by University Microfilms, Ann Arbor, Michigan, for reproduction of doctoral dissertations on microfilm. If the dissertation has been copyrighted, this information must be included on the university microfilm agreement form.
Dissertation fees. Several fees are required in connection with the dissertation; these include:
1. a binding fee for the two library copies of the dissertation. If students wish or their home department requires binding additional copies, individual arrangements are made through the home department.
2. a publishing fee to cover the cost of microfilming the dissertation and publishing the abstract.
3. a copyright fee if the student wishes to have the dissertation copyrighted.
  
  Students should check the Graduate College Web site http://www.grad.uni.edu/thesis/thesismanual.aspx for the most current edition of the Thesis and Dissertation Manual for the amount of each of the above fees.
  
  The binding, microfilming, and copyrighting fees must be paid at the UNI Office of Business Operations and a copy of the receipt submitted to the Graduate College at the time the final copies of the dissertation are deposited.
Credit hour requirements. A minimum of 64 semester hours of credit must be completed beyond the master=s degree. At least 52 hours of these credits must be earned at the University of Northern Iowa. At least 38 of the credit hours used for meeting minimum credit hour requirements for the degree must be in 200- or 300-level course work.
Research requirements. A dissertation is required of all candidates. Dissertation Research credit (330:399) of 12 semester hours will be granted for the successful completion of the dissertation. Students may register for the research courses after successful completion of the research methods courses noted in their doctoral program. The instructor of these courses, or advisor, may assign an RC (Research Continued), if s(he) feels the work has not reached the stage where it can be evaluated. Registration for the last segment of research credit for which a student registers (for work on her/his dissertation) should be postponed until the paper is near completion. The Registrar may authorize the extension of time for completion of an RC (Research Continued) in research up to one additional calendar year with the consent of the instructor. If at the end of that time the work has not been completed, the RC will be changed to an F (Failure). All dissertation research credit is recorded as RC (Research Continued) until the faculty advisory committee has conducted the final oral examination over the dissertation and given final approval for the dissertation.
Filing of dissertations. The dissertation must be submitted in final form to the faculty advisory committee at least seven weeks prior to graduation. Regulations governing the preparation of dissertations may be obtained from the Graduate College.
Application for graduation. The candidate for the Doctor of Industrial Technology degree must make application for graduation on appropriate university forms. Application for graduation can be completed on paper or electronically on My-UNIverse at the time students register for their last semester of classes, or any time up to the 12th week of classes (July 1 deadline for all summer sessions). During Fall and Spring semesters, the 12th week helps assure students= names will be included in the commencement publication. Applications received after the dates designated will be placed with those for the following session. Paper applications are available at MyUNIverse in the forms repository, at the Office of the Registrar, or in the Department of Industrial Technology.
Attendance at commencement. The candidate for the Doctor of Industrial Technology degree is expected to secure the appropriate academic regalia and appear at commencement for the awarding of the degree.

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