Graduate Catalog 2005-2006
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0506 Cat Pt 1.qxd 6/8/05 8:51 AM Page 1 Illinois State University Graduate Catalog 2005-06 Effective May 23, 2005 Visit our Illinois State University Web site at www.IllinoisState.edu. Campus Contacts Disability Concerns . [email protected] . .www.ilstu.edu/depts/disabilityconcerns . .309-438-5853 Financial Aid . [email protected] . .www.financialaid.ilstu.edu . .309-438-2231 Graduate Admissions . [email protected] . .www.IllinoisState.ilstu.edu/admissions . .309-438-2196 800-366-2478 Graduate School . [email protected] . .www.grad.ilstu.edu . .309-438-2587 International Admissions . [email protected] . .www.IllinoisState.ilstu.edu/admissions . .309-438-8087 University Housing Services . .www.uhs.ilstu.edu . .309-438-8611 University Operator . .309-438-2111 Veterans Services . .www.arr.ilstu.edu/Registrar . .309-438-2207 To request Graduate Catalog,* Application for Admission,* Class Registration Directory,* status of admission application, campus visit, or general information . .800-366-2478 *Available online. The general policies, regulations, calendar, fees, and courses contained in this catalog are subject to change without notice at the discretion of Illinois State University. Illinois State University is committed to providing equal opportunity and an educational and work environment for its students, faculty, and staff free from any discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation,* ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, unfavorable discharge from military, or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam Era. Further, Illinois State University is committed to a comprehensive program of Affirmative Action to insure access, equity and fairness in educational programs, related activities and employment for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam Era. Copies of the Affirmative Action Plan are available for inspection during regular business hours in the following offices: Diversity and Affirmative Action, Human Resources, and Milner Library. Additionally, the Plan can be inspected on the following Web site: www.diversity.ilstu.edu. The Office for Diversity and Affirmative Action is responsible for administering and monitoring Illinois State University’s Affirmative Action Plan, Plan for Diversity and the equal opportunity/affirmative action policies and procedures. Inquiries about or complaints alleging violation of the University’s equal opportunity/affirmative action policies should be directed to the Office for Diversity and Affirmative Action. The Coordinators for Title IX and the ADA/504 may be reached at the same office. *This expansion of Illinois State University’s policy is within the scope of law and local ordinance. The elimina- tion of this form of invidious discrimination is based upon local statutes and university policy and is to be resolved within existing university procedures. 0506 Cat Pt 1.qxd 6/8/05 8:51 AM Page 2 Table of Contents Campus Map............................................................................................................Inside Front Cover University Calendar, 2005-06..............................................................................................................3 Board of Trustees.................................................................................................................................5 University Administrative Officers......................................................................................................5 Members of the Graduate Council.......................................................................................................5 Introduction to the University..............................................................................................................5 The Graduate School............................................................................................................................5 Costs and Payment Policy....................................................................................................................9 Confidentiality Statement ..................................................................................................................10 Student Services.................................................................................................................................11 Student Health Program.....................................................................................................................11 Financial Aid......................................................................................................................................12 Grants and Scholarships.....................................................................................................................13 Loans..................................................................................................................................................14 Employment/Assistantships ...............................................................................................................15 Veterans Services...............................................................................................................................16 Student Life and Services ..................................................................................................................18 Admission ..........................................................................................................................................23 Academic Policies and Procedures ....................................................................................................27 Research Requirements......................................................................................................................28 Degrees Granted and Advanced Graduate Study...............................................................................31 Colleges, Departments, Schools, and Course Offerings....................................................................42 General Courses.................................................................................................................................42 College of Applied Science and Technology.....................................................................................44 Agriculture ................................................................................................................................44 Criminal Justice Sciences .........................................................................................................46 Family and Consumer Sciences................................................................................................48 Health Sciences.........................................................................................................................52 Information Technology ...........................................................................................................55 Kinesiology and Recreation......................................................................................................58 Technology ...............................................................................................................................62 College of Arts and Sciences .............................................................................................................67 Biological Sciences...................................................................................................................67 Chemistry..................................................................................................................................71 Communication.........................................................................................................................73 Economics.................................................................................................................................76 English ......................................................................................................................................78 Foreign Languages....................................................................................................................84 Geography-Geology..................................................................................................................87 History.......................................................................................................................................89 Mathematics..............................................................................................................................93 Philosophy.................................................................................................................................97 Physics ......................................................................................................................................98 Politics and Government...........................................................................................................99 Psychology..............................................................................................................................102 Social Work ............................................................................................................................108 Sociology and Anthropology ..................................................................................................110