Master of Arts Degree (A - M)

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
Computer Science Education
Curriculum and Instruction: Instructional Technology
English
French
Geography
German
Health Education
History
Leisure, 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
Physical Education
Physics Education
Psychology
School Library Media Studies
Science Education
Science Education for Elementary
Schools (K-6)
Sociology
Spanish
Speech-Language Pathology
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Technology
TESOL/Modern Languages
Two Languages: French/German, Spanish/French, German/Spanish
Women's Studies

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.

On each curriculum and for each major, the student who plans to receive the master's degree must meet the graduate requirements described on pages xxx-xxx.

Major in Art

This major is available on the thesis option only. Each student, regardless of emphasis, must complete a minimum of 30 semester hours of credit including the following common core. A minimum of 15 semester hours of 200-level course work is required for the thesis option.

The Graduate Record Examination (General Test) is not required for admission to the program for studio/thesis option.

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are required for the thesis option/Art Education emphasis. The Miller Analogy test or a research or project of merit may substitute in lieu of the GRE.

Successful completion of a final oral comprehensive examination is required.

Required core:

Art: 600:280

4 hours

Graduate-level art history

6 hours

Emphasis area

14 hours

Research: 600:299

6 hours

Total

30 hours

Beyond this required core, individualized programs of study are carefully planned and approved in consultation with a graduate advisor.

Two emphases are offered: Art Education and Studio.

Qualified applicants are admitted by the Graduate Faculty Admission Committee following selective review of all prior academic and creative achievement. A review of the applicant's undergraduate course work and portfolio is the basis for admission to the graduate program. The Chair of Graduate Studies in the Department of Art should be contacted for specific information regarding the preparation of the applicant's portfolio.

As a general rule, students who have received an undergraduate degree in art will be admitted to the program without additional course requirements. Additional course work may be required of those applicants who meet all other admission criteria but did not complete an undergraduate degree in art. Credit for additional work may not apply toward the degree program.

Art Education Emphasis

In addition to the common core, students may elect one of four possible directions: improvement as a teacher; research in art education; submission of an original program proposal; and teaching licensure for Iowa community colleges. Students whose emphasis is Art Education must elect the thesis option.

Studio Emphasis

In addition to the common core, students may elect specialization in any one of the following studio areas: ceramics, drawing, graphic design, jewelry/metals, photography, painting, printmaking, or sculpture. The degree program is flexible to allow maximum focus upon a specific studio area and/or supportive studio work in several or combined areas.

Two program options are available: thesis or studio thesis.

The studio thesis, a creative thesis unique to the Department of Art, is highly recommended for those students who wish to consider additional professional study beyond the master's level. It requires the public presentation of a formal exhibition, performance or project including an announcement, together with a formal documentation of that presentation for submission to the Dean of the Graduate College.

Election of the thesis option should be considered only by those students whose studio specialization involves the testing or documentation of highly innovative and technical studio-related procedures.

Guidelines, procedures, and requirements for each emphasis and program option are available from the Head of the Department of Art.

All degree candidates are required to pass a formal Comprehensive Review in partial fulfillment of the Master of Arts degree requirements.

Major in Biology

Students interested in enrolling in the program must complete an application and be admitted to the program. Applications should include three recommendations, and transcripts of undergraduate and graduate credits. Results of the GRE in the subject area of Biology are required for all students who have not completed a biology degree at UNI.

Successful completion of a final written comprehensive examination is required.

This major is available on the non-thesis option only. A minimum of 36 semester hours is required, including a 3-credit-hour research paper. A minimum of 15 semester hours of 200-level course work is required. This program is flexible and designed to allow students, working with their advisory committee, to tailor a program to fit student interests and aspirations in biology.

Required courses:

200-level courses

9 hours

1 course in at least 3 of the 4 content areas (prerequisites vary)

Biology: 840:202

4 hours

Biology: 840:292

1 hour

Research: 840:299

3 hours

Electives: (100g or above)

19 hours

Total

36 hours

Content areas:

1. 840:240 Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology
2. 840:250 Advanced Physiology and Development
3. 840:260 Advanced Ecology
4. 840:270 Advanced Systematics and Evolutionary Biology

Major in Chemistry

This major is available as a non-thesis plan for students interested in careers in secondary and community college education. The Chemistry Department offers students a friendly environment featuring regular interaction with their faculty mentors. Students interested in the program must submit a complete application, three letters of recommendation, and transcripts of undergraduate and graduate credits to the Chemistry Department.

The Graduate Record Examination (General Test) is not required for admission to the program.

A minimum of 30 semester credit hours is required for this degree. A minimum of 15 semester hours of 200-level course work is required. Specialization is available in the areas of analytical chemistry, biochemistry, chemical education, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, and physical chemistry; students generally select a faculty mentor during their first semester of study. Students must submit a research paper.

Successful completion of a final written comprehensive examination is required.

Required:

Science: 820:200

2 hours

Chemistry: 860:292

3 hours

Chemistry: 860:299

3 hours

Electives (including at least 7 additional hours of 200-level course work in chemistry)

22 hours

30 hours

Major in Communication Studies

A student may seek a General Communication program or specialize in Communication Education, Mass Communication, Organizational Communication, Performance Studies, or Public Relations. The major is available on the thesis and non-thesis options. A minimum of 30 semester hours for the thesis option and 32 hours for the non-thesis option are required. A minimum of 15 semester hours of 200-level course work is required for the thesis option. A minimum of 12 semester hours of 200-level course work is required for the non-thesis option.

The Graduate Record Examination (General Test) is not required for admission to the program.

Successful completion of a final written comprehensive examination is required for both the thesis and non-thesis options.

Detailed information on the major, including directions for procedures to follow in planning a program and requesting assignment of an advisor, may be obtained from the Head of the Department of Communication Studies or the Director of Graduate Studies.

Required:

Communication Studies:

Core: 48C:201; 48C:224; 48C:286

9 hours

Research: 48C:299

0-6 hours

Thesis (6 hrs.)

Non-thesis (0-3 hrs.)

Electives to include one of the following emphasis areas (courses must be specific to the department or cognate area and be approved by department)

15-23 hours

30-32 hours

Communication Education Emphasis

Communication Studies: 48C:122 (non-thesis only); 48C:282.

General Communication Emphasis

Communication Studies: 48C/48E/48P.

Mass Communication Emphasis

Communication Studies: 48E:222; 48E:224.

Organizational Communication Emphasis

Communication Studies: 48C:232; 48C:282.
Outside Component.

Performance Studies Emphasis

Communication Studies: 48C:212.
Cognate area.

Public Relations Emphasis

Communication Studies: 48P:184; 48P:282.

Of the 30-32 hours required:

9 hours of 200-level courses (excluding 48x:299) for the thesis option

12 hours of 200-level courses (including no more than 3 hours of 48x:299 for the non- thesis option)

20 hours of course work in Communication Studies (no more than 10 hours outside the department and/or by transfer).

No more than 6 hours of independent work: "readings," "projects," or specialized individual instruction.

No more than 3 hours of workshop credit.

Successful completion of comprehensive exams after completion of 22 hours of course work.

Successful completion of a research paper or thesis (see page xxx).

Program Certificate

For information on the following program certificate, see page xxx or contact the Department of Communication Studies.

Graduate Certificate in Corporate Communication

Major in Computer Science Education

This program is designed for students who are primarily interested in educationally-related professional careers in computer science. Areas of specialization include teaching and curriculum, artificial intelligence and expert systems, software design and methodology, information storage and retrieval, and programming systems. This program has two emphases. One is for those wishing to apply educational expertise directly to computer science, i.e., teaching computer science at the secondary level or in 2- or 4-year colleges. The other more technical emphasis is for those desiring a strong background in advanced computer science that includes applying computer science broadly to education and related applications.

This major is available on the thesis and non-thesis options, and a minimum of 33 semester hours is required. A student completing the thesis option must include 6 semester hours of 810:299 Research in the program of study. A minimum of 15 semester hours of 200-level course work is required for the thesis option. A minimum of 12 semester hours of 200-level course work is required for the non-thesis option.

The Graduate Record Examination (General Test) is required for admission to the program.

The teaching emphasis is designed to apply knowledge from education to the teaching of computer science. These students are expected to have a reasonable level of background in both computer science and education upon entry. Some preparatory work may be required of students with little or no background in either education or computer science. The program of study includes (about equally) computer science, education, and the teaching of computer science.

The technical emphasis is designed to apply computer science knowledge and ability to the development of sophisticated applications applicable to education, such as intelligent tutoring systems, multi-media applications, human-machine interaction, applications of virtual reality and graphics, hyper-text, automated library information access, and advanced interactive training systems. Bachelor's-level experience in computer science is suggested for program admission. For these majors, program study includes significant computer science course work and some computer science education course work.

Required:

Computer Science: 810:251; 810:253 or 810:255

6 hours

Additional courses in Computer Science

12 hours

Electives from the following (6 hours 810:299 research required for the thesis option)

15 hours

Courses in Computer Science (810:1XXg or 810:2XX); 170:250; 200:214; 240:205; 240:240; 250:205; or other computer or instruction-related courses appropriate to student goals.

Total

33 hours

Students in this program are exempt from general limitations on the number of hours of research credit. Any (thesis or non-thesis) M.A. Computer Science Education program of study may include 6 hours or more of 810:299 research credit. However, the number of hours greater than 6 hours must be in addition to the minimum 33 hours required for the degree.

Major in Curriculum and Instruction: Instructional Technology

This major is designed to prepare educators for a variety of professional positions in educational settings, including: school building level, school district level, and alternative schools.

This major is available on both the thesis and non-thesis options, and requires a minimum of 35-44 semester hours depending on the option chosen. A minimum of 15 semester hours of 200-level course work is required for the thesis option. A minimum of 12 semester hours of 200-level course work is required for the non-thesis option.

The Graduate Record Examination (General Test) is not required for admission to the program.

All students completing the thesis option are required to pass an oral comprehensive examination prepared and administered by the thesis committee. This comprehensive examination will normally accompany the thesis defense. A student completing the thesis option must include 6 hours of 240:299 in the program of study.

All students completing the non-thesis option are required to complete the Departmental Graduate Research Requirement and pass a written comprehensive examination prepared and administered by the department at the end of the student's program of study.

Required:

Curriculum and Instruction: 210:201

3 hours

Literacy Education: 230:212

3 hours

Instructional Technology: 240:131; 240:139; 240:232; 240:237;240:240; 240:289

17 hours

Research: 240:299

2 or 6 hours

Thesis option (6 hours)

Non-thesis option (2 hours)

Electives: Choose Option 1 or 2 below

6-15 hours

Option 1 (6 hours - thesis) (10 hours - non-thesis)

Option 2 (15 hours)

35-44 hours

Option 1

Electives:

Educational Psychology: 200:214.

Measurement and Research: 250:205.

Instructional Technology: 240:138; 240:140; 240:147; 240:150; 240:153; 240:170; 240:205; 240:210; 240:260; 240:270; 240:285; 240:286; 240:297.

Option 2

Electives:

School Library Media Studies: 350:121; 350:132 or 350:134; 350:225; 350:250; 350:290.

Major in English

The M.A. Major in English is available on the thesis and non-thesis options, and degree applicants choose one of three emphases (see below). The thesis option requires a minimum of 30-36 semester hours, depending on the emphasis chosen; the non-thesis option requires a minimum of 30-33 semester hours, depending on the emphasis chosen. A minimum of 15 hours of 200-level course work is required for each option.

The Graduate Record Examination (General Test) is not required for admission to the program.

The three emphases are the following:

(1) Literature Emphasis, minimum 30 semester hours -- available on both thesis and non-thesis options;
(2) Creative Writing Emphasis, minimum 36 semester hours -- available on thesis option only; and
(3) Teaching English in Secondary Schools-Middle/Junior High and Senior High (TESS), minimum 33 semester hours -- available on non-thesis option only.

Graduate students are required to prepare a program of study which is subject to the approval of a faculty committee. The departmental committee may require an applicant to complete course work in addition to the minimum hours specified for the selected option and emphasis. Directions for preparing a program of study are available from the English Graduate Coordinator.

Successful completion of a final written and oral comprehensive examination is required for both the thesis and non-thesis options. In addition, students pursuing the non-thesis option are required to submit a Graduate Student Portfolio and complete an approved research paper. See the English Graduate Coordinator for details.

Native speakers of English must demonstrate proficiency in another language by earning at least a "C" grade in a second-semester, college-level course or by passing a specially designed examination. Course work taken to satisfy this foreign language requirement does not count toward the number of hours required for completion of the degree major.

For full admission, non-native English speakers must have achieved a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 600 (paper-based)/250 (computer-based), or the equivalent, in order to demonstrate their proficiency in English. A student may be required to take additional English language improvement courses at the discretion of the English Graduate Faculty. Work taken to satisfy the language proficiency requirement does not count toward the minimum of 30 to 36 semester hours required to complete the selected emphasis.

Effective July, 1, 2003, individuals teaching in Iowa community colleges are no longer required to hold state issued teaching licenses. However, graduate course work in postsecondary education, such as the courses in the Professional Core B (page xxx), may strengthen one=s qualifications for teaching at a community college. Contact individual colleges to determine the requirements for teaching appointments at each institution.

Literature Emphasis: Available on both the thesis and non-thesis option.

Required:

English Language and Literature: 620:201

3 hours

Electives

27 hours

Planned with the student's advisor and subject to the approval of the departmental committee: must include 15 hours of 200-level courses (including 6 hours of 620:299 required for thesis option; no more than 3 hours of 620:299 may be used for the non-thesis option)

Total

30 hours

Creative Writing Emphasis: Available on the thesis option only.

Required:

English Language and Literature: 620:201

3 hours

English Language and Literature: 620:108 and/or 620:109

3-6 hours

English Language and Literature: 620:174 and/or 620:175

9 hours

Research: 620:299

6 hours

Electives:

(planned with student's advisor and subject to approval by the departmental committee)

Literature courses from English Language and Literature (must include 6 hours of 200-level courses)

9-12 hours

Literature, writing, or culture from a deparment other than English or a non-literature course from English

0-3 hours

36 hours

The required thesis shall consist of a collection of short stories, a novel, a collection of poems, or a book-length poem. Critical apparati B- such as prologue, introduction, epilogue, notes, bibliography -- are not required within the thesis. Both a formal oral defense of the thesis and a public reading of selected portions of the thesis are required.

Teaching English in the Secondary Schools--Middle/Junior High and Senior High (TESS) Emphasis:

Available on the non-thesis option only.
Teacher licensure is a prerequisite for completing the program approval process for this emphasis. Also prerequisite is the following undergraduate course work: one course in TESOL/Applied Linguistics; one course in advanced writing; two courses in British literature; one course in American literature; one course in modern or ethnic literature; one course in young adult literature; one course in the teaching of writing; and 620:190.

No more than 3 hours of prerequisite courses can be applied to the minimum hours required for this emphasis. Further deficiencies must be made up in addition to the required courses listed below. Students who have not taken all the prerequisite work should consult at once with the English Graduate Coordinator in order to plan appropriate course work.

Required:

Literacy Education: 230:117

3 hours

English Language and Literature: 620:168; 620:210; 620:207 or 620:291

9 hours

English Language and Literature: 200-level literature seminars

9 hours

TESOL/Applied Linguistics: 630:190; 630:143 or 630:156 or 630:192

6 hours

Electives*:

6 hours

Total

33 hours

*Students who have not completed 280:138 in English are required to take 620:297 for 1 hour. A student who has completed any of the required courses at the undergraduate level may elect other departmental graduate level courses to complete the required minimum total of 33 hours.

Major in French

The major in French is available on the thesis and non-thesis options; a minimum of 32 hours is required for either option. On the thesis option, a minimum of 15 hours of 200-level course work, including 6 hours of Research 720:299, is required. On the non-thesis option, a minimum of 12 hours of 200-level course work is required, including no more than 3 hours of 720:299. In the case of the non-thesis option, a research paper must be approved by the student's committee and filed with the Department of Modern Languages before the comprehensive examinations may be taken. Successful completion of a final written and oral comprehensive examination is required for both the thesis and non-thesis options.

The Graduate Record Examination (General Test) is not required for admission to the program.

Required:

Research: 700:295

2 hours

Literature courses (minimum)

8 hours

Linguistics, grammar, and/or translation courses (minimm)

8 hours

One course in civilization or culture (unless previously met)

3 hours

Electives: (6 hours 720:299 research required for thesis option)

11 hours

Total

32 hours

The remainder of the program will be determined by the student's needs in consultation with her/his advisor. No more than 6 semester hours in translation or 6 hours in interpreting may be applied toward this major.

Teaching Emphasis

This program is offered on the non-thesis option only. A minimum of 34 semester hours is required, of which a minimum of 16 hours must be at the 200-level; a minimum of 20 hours must represent courses taught in French.

Successful completion of a final written and oral comprehensive examination is required. A research paper, written on an aspect of methodology, must be approved by the student's M.A. committee and filed with the Department of Modern Languages before comprehensive examinations may be taken.

Prerequisites: Student must hold a valid teaching license and have documentation of successful teaching experience. The student who has not completed 700:190, 720:101 and 720:103, or equivalents, before entering the program must add these courses to the requirements stated below.

Required:

Educational Psychology: 200:214

3 hours

Measurement and Research: 250:205 or equivalent

3 hours

French: Methods, one of which must be a methodological topic in 720:226, 720:286 or 720:289

6 hours

Linguistics, on eof which must be at the 200-leve, and one language-specific

6 hours

Culture and civilization*

6 hours

Literature*

6 hours

Electives: In French

4 hours

Total

34 hours

*One of these courses must be at the 200-level. Courses must be taught in French.

Major in Geography

The major in Geography is available on the thesis and non-thesis options. A minimum of 32 semester hours, including 6 hours 970:299 for thesis research and writing, is required for the thesis option. Students must successfully present a written and oral thesis proposal prior to registration in 970:299. A minimum of 38 semester hours, including 3 hours 970:298 for completion of a research paper, is required for the non-thesis option. A minimum of 17 hours of 200-level course work is required for both the thesis and non-thesis options.

The Graduate Record Examination (General Test) is not required for admission to the program.

Students interested in enrolling in the program should contact the graduate coordinator in the Department of Geography. Applications should include two letters of recommendation, a brief statement about professional interests and career objectives, and transcripts of both undergraduate and graduate credit.

Thesis Option:

Required Geography:

970:202 (1 hr.; must be taken twice)

2 hours

970:280; 970;294

6 hours

970:299

9 hours

Electives:

(At least 12 of the 18 hours must be in geography; at least 3 of the 18 hours must be at the 200-level; cannot include 970:298; additional hours of 970:299 cannont count toward the minimum 18 elective hours)

18 hours

Total

32 hours

Non-Thesis Option:

Required geography:

970:202 (1 hr.; must be taken twice)

2 hours

970:280; 970:294; 970:298

9 hours

Electives:

(At least 15 of the 27 hours must be in geography; at least 6 of the must be at the 200-level; canno include 970:299)

27 hours

Total

38 hours

Each student's program (beyond the required core courses) will be determined by individual needs in consultation with her/his graduate advisor and the graduate coordinator. For the thesis option, an oral thesis defense is required. For the non-thesis option, a final presentation of the research paper is required.

Major in German

The major in German is available on the thesis and non-thesis options; a minimum of 32 semester hours is required for either option. On the thesis option a minimum of 15 hours of 200-level course work, including 6 hours of 740:299, is required. On the non-thesis option, a minimum of 12 hours of 200-level course work is required, of which no more than 3 hours of 740:299 may be included. In the case of the non-thesis option, a research paper must be approved by the student's committee and filed with the Department of Modern Languages before the comprehensive examinations may be taken. Successful completion of a final written and oral comprehensive examination is required for both the thesis and non-thesis options.

The Graduate Record Examination (General Test) is not required for admission to the program.

Required:

Research Methods: 700:295

2 hours

Literature courses

8 hours

Linguistics, grammar and/or translation courses

8 hours

One course in civilization or culture (unless previously met)

3 hours

Electives:

(6 hours 740:299 research required for the thesis option)

11 hours

Total

32 hours

The remainder of the program will be determined by the student's needs in consultation with her/his advisor. No more than 6 hours in translation or 6 hours in interpreting may be applied toward this major.

Teaching Emphasis

This program is offered on the non-thesis option only. A minimum of 34 semester hours is required, of which a minimum of 16 hours must be at the 200-level; a minimum of 20 hours must represent courses taught in German.

Successful completion of a final written and oral comprehensive examination is required. A research paper, written on an aspect of methodology, must be approved by the student's M.A. committee and filed with the Department of Modern Languages before comprehensive examinations may be taken.

Prerequisites: Student must hold a valid teaching license and have documentation of successful teaching experience. The student who has not completed 700:190, 740:101 and 740:103, or equivalents, before entering the program must add these courses to the requirements stated below.

Required

Educational Psychology: 200:214

3 hours

Measurement and Reasearch: 250:205 or equivalent

3 hours

German: Methods, one of which must be a methodological topic in 740:226, 740:286 or 740:289

6 hours

TESOL/Applied Linguistics, one of which must be at the 200-level, and one languag-specific

6 hours

Culture and civilization*

6 hours

Literature*

6 hours

Electives: In German

4 hours

Total

34 hours

*One of these courses must be at the 200-level. Courses must be taught in German.

Major in Health Education

This major is available on the thesis and non-thesis options. A minimum of 31-35 semester hours is required depending on the emphasis chosen. Additional hours may be required, if, upon entering the graduate program, the student needs background courses. The thesis option requires 6 hours of thesis research 410:299. The non-thesis option requires a research paper for 2 hours credit 410:299. A minimum of 12 hours, exclusive of 410:299 credit, must be at the 200-level.

The Graduate Record Examination (General Test) is not required for admission to the program.

Successful completion of a final written comprehensive examination is required for both the thesis and non-thesis options.

Three emphases are offered on this major:

I. Health Promotion/Fitness Management Emphasis

Required:

Management: 150:130

3 hours

Meagurement and Research: 250:180 or Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Interdepartmental: 440:210 or 440:215

3 hours

Measurement and Research: 250:205 or Health, Physical Education and, Leisure Services, Interdepartmental: 440:290

3 hours

Health Promotion and Education: 410:131; 410:166; 410:271; 410:290; 410:293

15 hours

Health Promotion Graduate Seminar: 410;289 (1 hr. each for two semesters)

2 hours

Physical Education: 420:253

3 hours

Electives: 410:299

2 or 6 hours

Thesis option (6 hrs.)

Non-thesis option (2 hrs.)

Total

31 or 35 hours

II. Community Health Education Emphasis

Required:

Health Promotion and Education: 410:131; 410:165; 410:167; 410:220; 410:290; 410:293

16 hours

Measurement and Research: 250:205 or Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Interdepartmental: 440:290

3 hours

Health Promotion Graduate Seminar: 410:289 (1 hr. each fortwo semesters)

2 hours

Electives: As approved by the Graduate Committee (6 hrs. 410:299 required for the thesis option; 2 hrs. 410:299 required for the non-thesis option)

12 hours

Total

33 hours

III. School Health Education Emphasis

Required:

Health Promotion and Education: 410:131; 410:290

6 hours

Measurement and Research: 250:205 or Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Interdepartmental: 440:290

3 hours

Health Promotion Graduate Seminar: 410:289 (1 hr. each for two semesters)

2 hours

Electives: As approved by the Graduate Committee: (6 hrs. 410:299 required for the thesis option; 2 hrs. 410:299 required for the non-thesis option)

21 hours

Total

32 hours

The additional course requirements for this emphasis will be governed largely by teacher licensure requirements.

Major in History

The object of this program is to prepare students for either further graduate study (thesis option recommended), teaching at the secondary or community college level (non-thesis option recommended), or history-related careers in government, business or private research (public history emphasis recommended). As a general rule, students should have a GPA of 3.20 or better for admission to the program. This major is available on the thesis and non-thesis options; a minimum of 30 semester hours is required for either option. The thesis option requires a minimum of 15 hours 200-level course work, including a total of 3 hours of 96A:299 and 3 hours of 96B:299. The non-thesis option requires a minimum of 12 hours of 200-level course work and the completion of a research paper. Prospective majors must consult with the department head about further requirements prior to beginning their programs.

The Graduate Record Examination (General Test) is not required for admission to the program.

For the thesis option, students must pass an oral comprehensive examination in the primary field and demonstrate reading competency in a second language. For the non-thesis option, students must pass a written comprehensive examination in the primary field and an oral comprehensive examination.

Thesis Option:

Required:

History: 960:280; 960:290

6 hours

Seminar: 960:289 Seminar in U.S. Historiography (for students choosing American History as primary field) OR 960:200 level course (for students choosing European or Non-Western History as primary field)

3 hours

Research: 96A:299; 96B:299

6 hours

Electives: (May take one course, u to 3 hours, outside the field of history)

15 hours

Total

30 hours

Non-Thesis Option:

Required:

History: 960:280; 960:290

6 hours

Seminar: 960:289 "Seminar in U.S. Historiography" (for all students choosing American History as primary field) OR 960:200-level course (for students choosing European or Non-Western History as primary field)

3 hours

History: 960:200-level course

3 hours

Electives: (May take one course, up to 3 hours, outside the field of history)

18 hours

Total

30 hours

Public History Emphasis

This program is offered on the thesis option only. A minimum of 30 semester hours is required, of which a minimum of 15 hours of 200-level course work, including 6 hours of 96A:299 and 96B:299 is required. As a prerequisite for admission to this program, student must have a B.A. in history or at least nine credit hours of history.

Successful completion of a final oral comprehensive examination is required.

Required:

History: 960:106; 960:280; 960:290

9 hours

Internship: 960:132

6 hours

Seminar: 960:289 "Seminar in U.S. Historiography"

3 hours

Research: 96A:299, 96B:299

6 hours

Electives:

6 hours

Total

30 hours

Major in Leisure, Youth and Human Services

This major is designed to foster preparation for professional leadership roles in the administration of leisure, youth and human services agencies. The program offers the student the opportunity to take an active role in determining personal learning objectives and developing individual programs of study. The program supports professional development through the utilization of relevant philosophy, content, and skills in order to provide management and leadership for effective and efficient delivery of leisure, youth and human services. Students are encouraged to focus on study that has direct relevance to professional practice.

There are two curricular emphases available to students in this major: Community Leisure Services Programming and Youth and Human Service Administration. For each option, a minimum of 32 semester hours is required. Up to an additional 12 hours of undergraduate work may be required for students who do not have undergraduate preparation in the area. All undergraduate prerequisites must be fulfilled prior to enrollment in program-specific graduate course work.

This major is available on the thesis and non-thesis options. The thesis option requires a minimum of 15 hours of 200-level course work, including 6 hours of 430:299 Research. The non-thesis option requires a minimum of 12 hours of 200-level course work, including 3 hours of 430:299 Research. Successful completion of a final comprehensive examination (research paper/thesis) is required for both the thesis and non-thesis options.

The Graduate Record Examination (General Test) is not required for admission to the program.

1. Community Leisure Services Programming Emphasis

Students interested in the management of recreation and leisure services in public, quasi-public, and private/commercial agencies and organizations are encouraged to pursue an M.A. in Leisure, Youth and Human Services with a Leisure Services Management emphasis.

Required:

Research Methodology (select one of the following)

Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Interdepartmental 440:290 Sociology: 980:165; 980:178; 980:201

3 hours

Statistical Analysis (select one of the following)

Measurement and Research: 250:180 (or equivalent) Sociology: 980:160

3 hours

Leisure, Youth and Human Services: 430:201; 430:202; 430:240; 430:250; 430:260

15 hours

Research: 430:200

2 or 6 hours

Thesis option (6 hrs.)

Non-thesis option (2 hrs.)

Electives: Approved by the department

5-9 hours

Total

32 hours

2. Youth and Human Service Administration Emphasis

Students interested in the administration of youth and human services in nonprofit and public agencies and organizations are encouraged to pursue an M.A. in Leisure, Youth and Human Services with a Youth and Human Service Administration emphasis.

Required:

Research Methodology (select one of the following)

Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Interdepartmental: 440:290; Sociology: 980:165; 980:178; 980:201

3 hours

Statistical Analysis (select one of the following)

Measurement and Research: 250:180 (or equivalent); Sociology: 980:160

3 hours

Leisure, Youth and Human Services: 430:201; 430:240; 430:250

9 hours

Research: 430:299

2 or 6 hours

Thesis option (6 hrs.)

Non-thesis option (2 hrs.)

Electives: Approved by the department

11-15 hours

Recommended sub-focus areas:

Youth Development focus:

Educational Psychology: 200:116
Leisure, Youth and Human Services: 430:260; 430:291(2-6 hrs.)
Youth and Human Service Administration: 43Y:240; 43Y:244

Human Services Administration focus:

Youth and Human Serices Administration: 43Y:251; 43Y:253; 43Y:254; 43Y:256

Total

32 hours

Note: Students interested in pursuing a doctorate in Leisure, Youth and Human Services should refer to page xxx, Doctor of Education degree.

Major in Mathematics

This major is available on the thesis and non-thesis options. A minimum of 36 hours is required for the thesis option; a minimum of 32-35 hours, depending on the emphasis taken, is required for the non-thesis option. A minimum of fifteen (15) hours of 200-level course work is required on the thesis option. A minimum of twelve (12) hours of 200-level course work is required on the non-thesis option.

The Graduate Record Examination (General Test) is not required for admission to the program.

Successful completion of a final written comprehensive examination is required for the non-thesis option.

Students whose undergraduate program does not show completion of 800:141 and 800:162 or their equivalents will be expected to take these courses as part of their M.A. program. At most one of these courses taken to fulfill this requirement can be applied to the elective courses listed below.

Courses taken to satisfy B.A. requirements may not be repeated to count toward the graduate program.

Non-Teaching Emphasis

Required:

Mathematics: 800:155 or 800:189; 800:201; 800:203; 800:240

12 hours

At least two of the following: 800:202; 800:204; 800:245; 800:266

6 hours

Research: 800:299

2 or 6 hours

Thesis option (6 hrs.)

Non-thesis option (2 hrs.)

Electives from the following:

12 hours

Mathematics: Any of the courses listed above that were not used for the
requirements there, or from among the following: 800:141, 800:149, 800:150, 800:152, 800:154, 800:157, 800:158, 800:161, 800:162, 800:167, 800:168, 800:169, 800:174, 800:175, 800:176, 800:178, 800:180 or 800:185, 800:181, 800:182, 800:184, 800:187, 800:193, 800:196, 800:210, 800:246, 800:263, 800:265, 800:273

Total

32-36 hours

If both 800:141 and 800:162 are taken as part of the mathematics program requirements, the program hours are 35-39.

Secondary Emphasis

Required:

Mathematics Education/Technology:

800:186 Studies in Learning Mathematics at the Secondary Level; 800:289 Seminar: Mathematical Connection Using Technology; 800:291; 800:293

12 hours

Mathematics

a. Algebra/Number Theory: 800:144 or 800:210 or 800:240

3 hours

b. Analysis: 800:140 or 800:142 or 800:156 or 800:201 or 800:203

3 hours

c. Geometry: 800:265

3 hours

d. Algebra/Geometry: 800:155 or 800:245 or 800:266

3 hours

e. History: 800:180 or 800:185 or 800:246

3 hours

f. Logic/Set/Theory/Topology: 800:167 or 800:169 or 800:182 or 800:263

3 hours

g. Probability/Statistics: 800:152 or 800:174

3 hours

Research: 800:299

2-6 hours

Thesis option: 6 hrs. 800:299 and one course from each of six of the seven areas a-g, with at least two of those courses at the 200-level.

Non-thesis option: 2 hrs. 800:299 and one course from each of areas a-g, with at least two of those courses at the 200-level.

Total

35-36 hours

Major in Mathematics for the Middle Grades (4-8)

This major is intended for teachers interested in mathematics for the middle grades (4-8) and for mathematics specialists and supervisors. Teacher licensure is a prerequisite for completing the program approval process for this major. Normally, candidates will have at least 2 years teaching experience.

This major is available on the non-thesis option only; a minimum of 32 hours is required. A minimum of 15 hours of 200-level course work is required.

The Graduate Record Examination (General Test) is not required for admission to the program.

Required:

Mathematics: 800:191; 800:211; 800:213; 800:214; 800:215; 800:220; 800:221; 800:222; 800:236; 800:237; 800:238; 800:289 ;Seminar in Implementing Change in Teaching Mathematics I; 800:289; Seminar in Implementing Change in Teaching Mathematics II; 800:289

29 hours

Electives as approved by the department

3 hours

Total

32 hours

Major in Mental Health Counseling

This program is designed for those who intend to work in non-school settings such as community and mental health centers, counseling centers, and employee assistance programs. Specific areas of interest and the setting in which the person plans to work will determine the appropriate electives in a specialty (emphasis) area.

Students completing this program must pass a written comprehensive examination, successfully complete a research paper, and fulfill program-specific exit requirements. Those students electing a thesis option must, in addition, successfully complete a final oral comprehensive examination.

This major is available on the thesis and non-thesis options. A minimum of 66 semester hours is required for the thesis option which includes 6 hours of 290:299, and a minimum of 60 semester hours for the non-thesis option. A minimum of 20 hours of 200-level course work is required.

The Graduate Record Examination (General Test) is not required for admission to the program.

Program requirements and detailed information on the major, including admission policies and procedures, should be obtained from the Department of Educational Leadership, Counseling, and Postsecondary Education.

Required:

Measurement and Research: 250:205

3 hours

Counseling: 290:103; 290:105; 290:205; 290:220; 290:224; 290:225; 290:226; 290:227; 290:228; 290:241; 290:250; 290:256

36 hours

Psychology: 400:142

3 hours

Required Practicum and Internship Counseling: 290:290 (3 hrs.); 290:291 (6 hrs.)

9 hours

Electives: a minimum of 9 hours, in a specialty (emphasis) area, selected in consultation with advisor

9 hours

Total

60 hours

Thesis Option:

Research: 290:299

6 hours

Total

66 hours

Major in Music

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 of the School of Music for Graduate Studies prior to registration for any course. Detailed information concerning requirements and procedures will be provided, and specified evidence of previous accomplishments will be reviewed.

The Major in Music involves a course of study comprising a minimum of specialization and a maximum of curricular flexibility. (For a listing and discussion of the majors which exist on the Master of Music degree, see pages xxx-xxx.)

An applicant for a graduate degree program in the School of Music should possess the baccalaureate degree in music or a demonstrated equivalent. The student should have attained a high degree of proficiency in one or more of the following areas: performance, theory-composition, music educa