Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne for Your Graduate Studies
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Catalog Home Office of the Registrar Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd. Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1499 Your Graduate University Office of the Graduate Studies | Kettler Hall, Room 176 | 260-481-6795 About this Bulletin The Bulletin provides information about the graduate programs, rules, courses, and faculty of Indiana University- Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW). Information about IPFW's undergraduate programs appears in a separate publication, the IPFW Undergraduate Bulletin. Information in the Bulletin will help students make important choices about their education, and it will familiarize them with the many important services IPFW provides. Since the Bulletin is a primary resource for making decisions about an IPFW education, it is important for students to refer to it throughout their tenure at the university. Changes occur as needs arise. Changes in rules and procedures generally become effective at the time they are published. Also, new or changed academic program requirements may provide you with additional options. Because of this, you should review statements on IPFW services, policies, programs, and courses in each new edition of the Bulletin published while you are a student. When you enter a degree or certificate program, you will be required to fulfill the requirements published in the Bulletin (or its supplement or departmental regulation) current at the time of your most recent entry or re-entry into that program at IPFW. Only with the written acknowledgment of your academic advisor can you elect to fulfill the requirements in any subsequent Bulletin or supplement. Your academic advisor can assist you with this choice and ensure that such changes are officially recorded. Note: The information in this Bulletin is subject to change without notice. Actions by accrediting agencies, federal and state governments, and the boards of trustees, administration, and faculty of the universities may produce such changes. Welcome to IPFW Welcome to IPFW, Thank you for selecting Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne for your graduate studies. If you earned an undergraduate degree here, we’re glad to have you back. If you are new, we hope you will soon feel at home on campus. Our graduate curricula are of the highest quality. Our graduate faculty members are dedicated teachers, as well as nationally and internationally known scholars and researchers. The professional accreditations maintained by specific degree programs are further assurance that IPFW degrees adhere to recognized national standards. IPFW graduate programs were created to meet the specific educational needs of individuals and businesses in northeast Indiana. The programs are designed to prepare leaders for our increasingly diverse society and sophisticated workplace. Many graduate programs offer unique theoretical and practical learning experiences that draw on community resources. Small class sizes give you and the faculty the opportunity for in-depth exploration of complex subjects. Please remember that university services and support programs are for all students. The athletic and recreational facilities of the Student Services Complex, including the Gates Sports Center, resources of Helmke Library, musical performances at The John and Ruth Rhinehart Music Center, plays at Williams Theatre, and job placement services through Career Services are just a few of the opportunities available to you. Best wishes for achieving your personal and career goals through graduate studies at IPFW. Sincerely, Vicky L. Carwein Chancellor Part 1 — General Information Click on a link to be taken to the entry below. Office of Graduate Studies From the Director's Desk Graduation Degree and Certificate Programs Graduate Admission at IPFW Academic Calendar o Academic Calendar 2012 – 13 o Academic Calendar 2013 – 14 Welcome to graduate studies at Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne. You have chosen to attend the premier center for academic excellence in northeast Indiana. IPFW offers more academic and extracurricular opportunities than any other higher education institution in the region. A joint campus of two internationally recognized Big Ten schools, IPFW grants both Indiana University and Purdue University degrees. IPFW offers several challenging and exciting graduate programs for those seeking to further their education. The IU and Purdue commitments to excellence in teaching, research, and service are reflected in all of our graduate programs. The university takes advantage of the latest technologies in order to enhance information exchange, classroom instruction, research, and communications. Indiana University and Purdue University carry traditions of distinction in the humanities, fine arts, health sciences, social sciences, business, education, engineering, technology, and computer science. IPFW provides access to an excellent education through academic diversity, flexibility, and affordability. IPFW students have access to superior research, academic, and extracurricular pursuits. IPFW is committed to the continued educational, economic, and cultural development of its 11-county service area. More than 13,000 students are enrolled in more than 200 academic programs. The university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees as well as certificate options. Some 19,000 additional students pursue noncredit continuing education courses. While the diverse student body continues to grow, the average class size remains 22. IPFW's graduate programs and courses are delivered through nine colleges, schools, or divisions: College of Arts and Sciences ipfw.edu/as Doermer School of Business ipfw.edu/bms College of Education and Public Policy ipfw.edu/educ College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science etcs.ipfw.edu College of Health and Human Services ipfw.edu/hsc College of Visual and Performing Arts ipfw.edu/vpa Division of Continuing Studies ipfw.edu/dcs Division of Labor Studies labor.iu.edu The university is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Various colleges, schools, divisions, and programs have earned additional accreditation through professional societies. IPFW is a member of the Council of Graduate Schools and the Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools. Office of Graduate Studies Mission. The mission of the IPFW Office of Graduate Studies is to facilitate offering a range of distinctive graduate programs, especially targeted professional master's degree programs, important to the social, economic, cultural, and intellectual life of northeast Indiana. Vision. IPFW will fulfill its roles as a comprehensive, public university and the largest provider of higher education in northeast Indiana through strategic visioning and accountability for graduate education services. Through collaborations with other campuses and organizations, including civic and corporate, IPFW will assess and respond to the graduate education needs of vital social, economic, cultural, and intellectual institutions and communities throughout the region. Its programs will be of demonstrated quality and recognized nationally for the marriage of practical and liberal education, especially education that develops professional expertise based upon the cultivation of the skills of discovery and synthesis that support problem solving and innovation. To achieve this status, graduate programs at IPFW will be known for challenging, active-learning curricula that are based in research and field experience; a community of creative, motivated students and faculty; student and faculty involvement in research supported by grants and contracts; and rigorous program evaluation that includes professional placement and success of graduates. Graduates will be prepared to fulfill individual and collective responsibilities and goals and will model advancements in production, services, and professional practice in the industrial, corporate, social service, civic, education, and other sectors of society. Contact: George S. Mourad Director of Graduate Studies Kettler Hall, Room 260 260-481-0343 Fax: 260-481-5773 Web: ipfw.edu/gradstudies E-mail: [email protected] From the Director's Desk The Office of Graduate Studies at IPFW provides an ever-growing array of programs ideally suited to serve the educational needs of northeast Indiana. Graduate education serves three vital functions for our community. First, graduate education is an important component of workforce development, providing the high-level skills and abilities required in the marketplace. Secondly, graduate education supports the development of the education infrastructure, providing teachers, professors, and administrators with the knowledge and skills they require to shape the future of education in the region and the country. And finally, graduate education offers the opportunity for discovery and re- discovery, creating new knowledge to help us understand our rapidly changing world. Through the Office of Graduate Studies, IPFW addresses all of these vital functions. The MBA provides the advanced study required in the corporate community, while our programs in education serve teachers, administrators, and professional staff in K-12 schools across the region. The public affairs and public management programs and the nursing programs prepare graduates to work in the public and health sectors, while professional communication graduates work as communication specialists in both public and private organizations. Advanced scientific