Graduate Catalog 2008–2010
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graduate Catalog 2008–2010 Po Box 5838–Winona, MN 55987-5838 1-800-dIal-WSu (507) 457-5038 www.winona.edu/graduatestudy Winona State university is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and universities System The University reserves the right to change any provision or requirement at any time. The provisions of this publication are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the student and WSU. The University reserves the right to make changes of an editorial nature to correct or amend the text of this catalog. CaMPuS MaP uNIverSIty aPartMeNtS at eaSt lake WelCoMe! (Franklin and Sarnia Streets): Co-ed residential apartments. It is my pleasure to welcome you to Winona State University! I have been here three years now, and I am more excited than ever about what we have to offer our students and the community we serve. You join us as we are completing the celebration of our Sesquicentennial Year. A lot has happened since 1858 when the University was founded. We are exploring what our history can teach us, and we are looking ahead and thinking about what the next century will bring. We are glad to welcome you to WSU at such a special time. WSU is recognized as a national leader in higher education. We continually strive for inclusive excellence in every aspect of University life. Our mission is to educate and enlighten our citizenry as a distinctive institution: A community of learners improving our world. I encourage you to become familiar with our mission statement. You will see it on banners all around campus. Pause a moment as you walk by those banners—now carrying our sesquicentennial flame—and think about helping us become a community of learners who can, indeed, make a difference in the lives of others. I believe that this mission will inspire you and guide you along your exciting journey at WSU. We set high expectations for ourselves—administrators, faculty, staff, and students. We expect students to be dedicated to active learning, standards of excellence, cooperative learning, and personal growth and development. We expect you to take your education seriously. By incorporating these fundamental expectations into your daily life, you will contribute to your own success as well as the success of the University. In return, you can expect our faculty and staff to take you seriously and to 1. Maxwell Hall: Conference Center; One-Stop Center; Career 14. Lucas Hall: Women’s residence hall help you find your own path that will bring meaning and purpose to your experience here. (To learn more about the University’s expectations, visit www.winona.edu/ Services; Department of Health, Exercise & Rehabilitative Sciences; 15. Prentiss Hall: Men’s residence hall handbook/expectations.htm.) and administrative offices. 16. Gildemeister Hall: College of Education; Departments of Counselor 2. Stark Hall: College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Departments of Education, Education, Educational Leadership, Mathematics & You are joining WSU as we undertake a grand challenge, to enhance the experience Nursing and Engineering Statistics, Special Education of all our students. For three years, the campus community has been thinking about 3. Science Laboratory Center 17. Performing Arts Center: Departments of Communication Studies, what it means to be educated in the 21st century, what you will need to know as you 4. Alumni House: Emeriti Center Music, Theatre and Dance prepare for life in a rapidly changing world, and how we can join you in that journey. By our own actions and how we live out our values, we want to show you what it 5. Somsen Hall: College of Business; Departments of Business 18. Memorial Hall: Departments of Physical Education & Sport Science; means to live responsible, productive, and creative lives, inspired by what we learn Administration, Economics & Finance, Foreign Languages, Recreation, Tourism & Therapeutic Recreation; Dance Studio and by the people we meet. Management of Information Systems & Operations, Marketing; and 19. Darrell W. Krueger Library: Student Support Services, Tutoring administrative offices. Services, and University Archives I hope your time at WSU will be both challenging and inspiring. May your time here 6. Howell Hall: Television Studio 20. Minné Hall: College of Liberal Arts; Departments of English, offer you many wonderful experiences that you will cherish in the years to come, as 7. Phelps Hall: Departments of Mass Communication and Psychology History, Philosophy, Political Science, Social Work, and Sociology you, in turn, reach out to enrich the lives of others. 8. Pasteur Hall: College of Science & Engineering; Departments of 21. Kryzsko Commons and Student Center Best regards, Biology, Chemistry, Geoscience, and Physics 22. Sheehan Hall: Women’s residence hall 9. Watkins Hall: Departments of Computer Science and Art 23. Maintenance Building 10. Conway Hall: Women’s residence hall 24. Heating Plant 11. Shepard Hall: Co-ed residence hall 25. Maxwell Field at Alltel Stadium Judith A. Ramaley, President From Minneapolis/St. Paul 12. Morey Hall: Co-ed residence hall 26. Wabasha Hall: Counseling Center, Fitness Center, and Student 13. Richards Hall: Co-ed residence hall Health Take U.S. Hwy. 61 south into Winona. Stay on 61 to Huff Street. Turn left on Huff; then take a right on Sarnia Street. Turn left onto Main Street at four- WeSt CaMPuS way stop. Cross the railroad tracks, go one block, turn left on Mark Street. you are on campus. • Lourdes Hall: Co-ed residence hall; Residential College • Maria Hall: Co-ed residence hall From the west via Interstate 90 • Tau Center: Co-ed residence hall; conferencing facility Take I-90 east to the Hwy. 43 North exit (252). Turn left on Hwy. 43, which brings you into Winona. At the stoplight, take a left on Hwy. 17 (Homer Rd.) and go to the stoplights. Turn left on U.S. Hwy. 14/61. Follow 61 to Huff Street. Turn right on Huff; then take a right on Sarnia Street at stoplight. Turn left on Main Street at four-way stop. Cross the railroad tracks, go one block, turn left on Mark Street. you are on campus. From la Crosse, Madison, Milwaukee, Chicago WINoNa, Take Interstate 90/94 west to La Crosse and into Minnesota. Take the “to MINNeSota Winona” exit on U.S. Hwy. 61 and follow into Winona. Stay on 61 to Huff Street. Turn left on Huff; then take a right on Sarnia Street. Turn left onto Main Street. at four-way stop. Cross the railroad tracks, go one block, turn left on Mark Street. you are on campus. Note: All buildings and parking lots accessible to the From rochester, owatonna, Mankato, and other communities handicapped. All buildings except the Alumni House (5) are equipped with elevators. Call (507) 457-5008 to pre- Via U.S. Hwy. 14. Take U.S. Hwy. 14 east into Winona. Turn right on U.S. arrange access. Hwy. 14/61. Follow 61 to Huff Street. Turn left on Huff; then take a right on Sarnia Street. Turn left on Main Street at four-way stop. Cross the railroad tracks, go one block, turn left on Mark Street. you are on campus. ii iii Co N te roCHeSter, N CoNteNtS t MINNeSota S CaMPuS MaP ii aCadeMIC PolICIeS 11 Graduate Programs WelCoMe iii Undergraduate Students in Graduate Courses Graduate Special Students (Non-degree seeking) INtroduCtIoN 2, 3 Graduate Assistantships Historical View Mission and Goals adMISSIoN PolICIeS 14 Academic Programs Admission to Graduate Status Accreditation and Memberships Admission to Graduate Degree Program M.S. and M.A. Degree Requirements WSu-roCHeSter 4, 5 Degrees/Programs CollegeS & graduate PrograMS aNd CourSeS Registration College of Education 16 Library College of Liberal Arts 36 Student Services College of Nursing and Health Sciences 46 College of Science and Engineering 57 graduate PrograMS, degreeS, aNd CertIFICateS 6 FaCulty, StaFF aNd adMINIStratIoN 61 StudeNt ServICeS 11 eMerItI 67 Career Services Counseling Center INdeX 71 Disability Resource Center Health Insurance Inclusion and Diversity Maxwell Children’s Center Maxwell One-Stop Parking Services Student Answer Center Student Health Service Student Union UniversityroCH CentereS Rochesterter Ca (UCR)MPuS Policies and Regulations Rochester Community College * University of Minnesota Rochester Center * W inona State University-Rochester Center Affirmative Action Office Crime Awareness Building Codings AH Art Hal l EA East Hal l PH Plaza Hall Student Conduct AT Atrium EH Endicott Hall RG Rockenbach Gy m CC College Center GL Goddard Library SH Singley Hall Veteran’s Assistance CF Coffman Center HT Hill Theatre SS Administration/Student Services CH Child Care Center MH Memorial Hall ST Science/Technology Hal l R R R R Art Hall (AH) Plaza Hall (PH) Memorial Hall (MH) E College Center Child (CC) Care Center E R R R R Goddard Library S Coffman Center (CF) S (2nd & 3rd floors) Endicott Hall (EH) S Bookstore Staff Parking Ram p P/ (1st floor) East Counselin g U B E Hal l Business E (EA) Office Visitor Administrative/ R R Charles E. Hill and Student Services Theatre Handicap (SS) Singley Hall Parking Staff Parking (SH) E Atrium (AT) Rochester E - Elevator City Lines R - Restroom s pick-up/ circle drive drop-off Parking S Lot R Science & R E (West ) Technology Bldg. Parking (ST) Lot E W Rockenbach Gym (East) (RG) Health Service N E Parking Lot Winona State University is committed to providing equal education and employment opportunities to all persons and does not discriminate (North) Tennis Court s on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, disability, or any other group or class against which discrimination is prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments, 1972, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 363, Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act, 1974, and other applicable state and federal laws.