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1 Youngstown State University Bulletin, Graduate Edition 2014-16 YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY BULLETIN Graduate Edition 2014–2016 Effective August 2014 Youngstown, Ohio Youngstown State University Bulletin, Graduate Edition 2014-16 2 Youngstown State University reserves the right to change without notice any statement in this bulletin concerning, but not limited to, rules, policies, tuition, fees, curricula, and courses. The YSU Graduate Bulletin is a two-year publication. Any new program updates are published in the 2013 2015 Graduate Bulletin Supplement, which is available on the School of Graduate Studies and Research website. Youngstown State University is committed to a campus environment that values all individuals and groups and to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons. University policy prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment based on sex, race, religion, color, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and or/expression, disability, or veteran status or any other basis protected by law. In order to enhance the quality of life and learning for students, faculty and staff the University takes affirmative steps attract and retain a diverse and well- qualified student body and workforce and acts in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws. Inquiries regarding equal opportunity or discrimination should be addressed to Youngstown State University’s Director of Equal Opportunity and Policy Compliance. Inquiries can be initiated in writing or by calling (330) 941-2216. Youngstown State University Graduate Bulletin Volume 81 Issue 1 (2014–2015) EFFECTIVE AUGUST 2014 School of Graduate Studies and Research Youngstown State University One University Plaza Youngstown, OH 44555 3 Youngstown State University Bulletin, Graduate Edition 2014-16 CONTENTS Ohio Board of Regents, YSU Board of Trustees, and Executive Officers 4 Academic Calendar 2014-2015 5 General Information 7 Research at YSU 23 The School of Graduate Studies and Research 26 Student Fees, Charges, and Fines 39 State Residency Status 46 Financial Assistance 51 Course Numbering System, Abbreviations, and Reference Marks 55 Graduate Programs 56 Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership 56 Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science and Engineering 60 Doctor of Physical Therapy 63 Educational Specialist in School Psychology 64 Master of Arts in American Studies 67 Master of Arts in Art Education 70 Master of Arts in Economics 73 Master of Arts in English 75 Master of Arts in Financial Economics 78 Master of Arts in Gerontology 80 Master of Arts in History 82 Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Communication 85 Master of Business Administration 88 Master of Computing and Information Systems 91 Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing 93 Master of Health and Human Services 96 Master of Music 99 Master of Public Health 104 Master of Respiratory Care 107 Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis 109 Master of Science in Biology 111 Master of Science in Chemistry 114 Master of Science in Criminal Justice 116 Master of Science in Environmental Studies 118 Master of Science in Mathematics 121 Master of Science in Education—Counseling 124 Master of Science in Education—Educational Administration 131 Master of Education in Intervention Services 136 Master of Science in Education—Educational Technology 139 Master of Science in Education—Special Education 141 Master of Science in Education—Teacher Education 144 Master of Science in Engineering 150 Master of Science in Nursing 157 Master of Social Work 162 Graduate Certificates 167 Applied History 167 Autism Spectrum and Related Disabilities 168 Enterprise Resource Planning 169 Environmental Studies 170 Health Care Management 172 Literature for Children and Young Adults 173 Professional and Technical Writing 174 Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) 175 Teaching of Writing 176 Nurse Education 177 Post-Masters Family Nurse Practitioner 178 Online Graduate Programs 179 Courses 180 University Policies 267 Graduate Faculty 269 Youngstown State University Bulletin, Graduate Edition 2014-16 4 Ohio Board of Regents Patricia A. Ackerman Ph.D. Thomas Humphries Kurt Kaufman Elizabeth Kessler Viginia M. Lindseth, Ph.D. Lana Z. Moresky, Vice Chair Timothy M. Burke, Secretary Vindo K. Gupta, Chair Rep. Gerald L. Stebelton (ex officio) Sen. Peggy Lehner (ex officio) James Petro, Chancellor Youngstown State University Board of Trustees Delores E. Crawford David C. Deibel Sudershan Garg James B. Greene John R. Jakubek Harry Meshel James “Ted” Roberts Leonard D. Schiavone, Vice Chairperson Carole S. Weimer, Chairperson Franklin S. Bennett, Jr., Secretary Student Trustee, Eric Shehadi Student Trustee, Bryce Miner Executive Officers James Tressel, M.A., President Teresa Riley, Ph.D.,Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Jack Fahey, M.A., Vice President for Student Affairs Neal McNally, M.P.A., Interim Vice President for Finance and Administration Kenneth Schindler, M.B.A., Vice President and Chief Technology Officer School of Graduate Studies and Research Coffelt Hall Telephone: (330) 941-3091 Fax: (330) 941-1580 [email protected] Salvatore Sanders, Ph.D., Associate Dean of Graduate Studies Scott Martin, Ph.D., Interim Associate Dean for Research Undergraduate Academic Administration Martin Abraham, Ph.D., Dean, College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Bryan DePoy, D.M., Dean, College of Creative Arts and Communication Jane Kester, Ph.D., Interim Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Charles L. Howell, Ph.D., Dean, Beeghly College of Education Betty Jo Licata, Ph.D., Dean, Williamson College of Business Administration Joseph L. Mosca, Ph.D., Dean, Bitonte College of Health and Human Services 5 Youngstown State University Bulletin, Graduate Edition 2014-16 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2014–2015 Fall 2014 July 15 Tues. Last day to apply for graduate admission* Aug. 19 Tues. Open registration for current, reactivated former, transfer, transient, and graduate students ends Aug. 20 Wed. Fall term begins Aug. 27 Wed. Last day to add courses Sept. 1 Mon. Last day for completing an “I” Grade for Spring 2014 Sept. 1 Mon. University closed—legal holiday (Labor Day) Sept. 2 Tues Last day for 100% refund Sept. 29 Mon. Last day to apply for fall graduation Oct. 1 Wed. Last day for completing an “I” Grade for Summer 2014 Oct. 25 Sat. Last day to withdraw with a grade of W Nov. 11 Mon. University closed—legal holiday (Veteran’s Day) Nov. 26 Wed. No classes scheduled; University Offices are open Nov. 27 Thurs. University closed—legal holiday (Thanksgiving) Nov. 28 Fri. University closed—legal holiday (Columbus Day observed) Dec. 1 Mon. Thanksgiving academic break ends Dec. 8 Mon. Final examinations begin Dec. 8 Mon. Deadline to submit theses to the School of Graduate Studies and Research Dec. 14 Sun. Fall term ends Dec. 14 Sun. Fall commencement Spring 2015 Nov. 17 Mon. Open registration for current, reactivated former, transfer, transient, and graduate students begins Dec. 15 Mon. Last day to apply for graduate admission* Dec. 25 Thurs. University closed—legal holiday (Christmas Day) Dec. 26 Fri. University closed—legal holiday (President’s Day observed) Jan. 1 Thurs. University closed—legal holiday (New Year’s Day) Jan. 9 Fri. Open registration for current, reactivated former, transfer, transient, and graduate students ends Jan. 12 Mon. Spring term begins Jan. 19 Mon. University closed—legal holiday (Martin Luther King Day) Jan. 20 Tues. Last day to add courses Jan. 25 Sun. Last day for 100% refund. Feb. 20 Fri. Last day to apply for spring graduation Mar. 1 Sun. Last day for completing an “I” Grade from Fall 2014 Mar. 9 Mon. Spring break begins Mar. 15 Sun. Spring break ends Mar. 26 Thurs. Last day to withdraw with a grade of W May 4 Mon. Final examinations begin May 4 Mon. Deadline to submit theses to the School of Graduate Studies and Research May 10 Sun. Spring term ends May 16 Sat. Spring commencement Summer 2015 Apr. 24 Fri. Open registration for current, reactivated former, transient, and graduate students begins Apr. 15 Wed. Last day to apply for graduate admission* * *Certain programs may have earlier deadlines. Youngstown State University Bulletin, Graduate Edition 2014-16 6 May 15. Fri. Open registration for current, reactivated former, transient, and graduate students ends May 18 Mon. Full term and first six-week term begins May 25 Mon. University closed—legal holiday (Memorial Day) May 26 Tues. Last day to add courses for full term and first six-week term May 31 Sun. Last day for 100% refund: first 6-week term, full term June 11 Thurs. Last day to withdraw with a grade of W for first six-week term June 15 Mon. Middle six-week term begins June 22 Mon. Last day to add courses for middle six-week term June 26 Fri. Last day to apply for summer graduation June 28 Sun. Last day for 100% refund: middle six week term June 28 Sun. First six-week term ends (final examinations are given during the last scheduled class period) June 29 Mon. Second six-week term begins July 3 Fri. University closed—legal holiday (Independence Day) July 6 Mon. Last day to add courses for second six-week term July 9 Thurs. Last day to withdraw with a grade of W for middle six-week term July 12 Sun. Last day for 100% refund: second six-week term July 23 Thurs. Last day to withdraw with a grade of W for second six-week term July 26 Sun. Middle six-week term ends Aug. 9 Sun. Full term and second six-week term end (final examinations are given during the last scheduled class period) Aug. 9 Mon. Deadline to submit theses to the School of Graduate Studies and Research Aug. 15 Sat. Summer commencement Fall 2015 July 15 Wed. Last day to apply for graduate admission* Aug. 25 Tues. Open registration for current, reactivated former, transfer, transient, and graduate students ends Aug. 26 Wed. Fall term begins Aug.