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ROWAN UNIVERSITY

Graduate Catalog 2004-2005 CONTENTS

Introduction Welcome ...... 3 in Brief ...... 3 Listing of Programs...... 4 History of Rowan University ...... 5

Division of Academic Affairs ...... 9 Office of the ...... 9 Campbell Library ...... 9

Rowan University at Camden ...... 10

Information Resources ...... 10

The Graduate School ...... 11

Admission to The Graduate School ...... 11

Academic Policies and Requirements ...... 15

Financial Information ...... 21

College of Business ...... 25

College of Communication ...... 29

College of Education ...... 34

College of ...... 68

College of Fine and Performing Arts ...... 71

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences ...... 74

Course Descriptions ...... 78

Faculty ...... 146

Directions to the University ...... 165

Index ...... 166

2 INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

Welcome We hope your educational experience at Rowan Welcome to the Graduate School at Rowan University will be positive and rewarding. This cat- University! The Graduate School offers stimulating alog provides information that will be useful for and challenging graduate education experiences. you as you plan and complete your program If you Small classes, well-qualified professors, focused need assistance or have questions, please do not and dynamic courses characterize our varied grad- hesitate to call your program advisor and/or The uate programs. The Graduate School provides Graduate School. We are here to serve you. scholarly opportunities to meet professional and personal desires for lifelong learning and career Rowan University in Brief development and promotes an exceptional envi- Type ronment for achievement and fulfillment. Our pro- Comprehensive, coeducational, non-sectarian, grams emphasize the integration of theory and state-supported, founded in 1923 practice through classroom applications, field experiences, projects and theses, and culminating Colleges capstone experiences. Business, Communication, Education, Rowan University offers degree programs at the Engineering, Fine and Performing Arts, Liberal Arts graduate level leading to the Master of Arts, the and Sciences, and The Graduate School Master of Business Administration, the Master of Science, Master of Music and the Master of Degrees Science in Teaching degrees. There is also an , , Bachelor exciting doctoral program leading to the Doctor of of Music, Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts, Education (Ed.D) in Educational Leadership, and an Master of Business Administration, Master of Education Specialist degree (Ed.S) in School Music, Master of Science, Master of Science in Psychologist Certification. New master’s programs Teaching, Educational Specialist, Doctor of in writing, theatre and music, and educational Education technology expand our offerings and meet profes- Campuses sional needs. There are also selected programs Glassboro, NJ—Main (approximately 20 miles that can lead to certification by the southeast of , PA) Department of Education and graduate certificate programs in specific areas of study. The University Camden, NJ—Branch is accredited by the Middle States Association of Size Colleges and Secondary Schools. Eligible Master Approximately 7,040 full-time and 2,700 part- of Arts education programs and certification pro- time students; approximately 570 full-time equiva- grams are fully credited by the National Council for lent (FTE) faculty the Accreditation of Colleges of Teacher Education (NCATE) and meet all National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education Certification (NASDTEC) standards.

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Average Costs (2003-2004)* VP Student Affairs 256-4283 VP University Advancement 256-4095 Full-Time In-State ...... $4,957/semester Graduate Programs Out of State ...... $7,507/semester College of Business Part-Time M.B.A., Master of Business Administration Tuition & Fees Tuition &Fees M.S., Accounting (admission suspended) (Master’s level) (Doctoral level) College of Communication In-State ...... $450.30/credit ...... $491.30/credit M.A., Public Relations Out of State ....$682.30/credit ...... $748.30/credit M.A., Writing *subject to annual change College of Education Administrative Offices Telephone Ed.D., Educational Leadership Numbers Ed.S., Educational Services: School Psychologist Academic Affairs 256-4011 Certification Academic Success 256-4259 M.A., Educational Technology Alumni Office 256-5400 M.A., Elementary School Teaching Bursar 256-4150 M.A., Environmental Education and Conservation Campbell Library 256-4800 M.A., Higher Education Career & Academic Planning 256-4456 M.A., Learning Disabilities Dean, Business 256-4025 M.A., Reading Education Dean, Communication 256-4340 M.A., School Administration Dean, Education 256-4750 Elementary and Secondary Dean, Engineering 256-5300 School Business Administration Dean, Fine and Performing Arts 256-4550 M.A., School and Public Librarianship Dean, Liberal Arts and Sciences 256-4850 M.A., School Psychology Dean of Students 256-4040 M.A., Special Education Development Office 256-5410 M.A., Student Personnel Services Disability Resources 256-4234 M.A., Subject Matter Teaching Financial Aid 256-4250 Art (with College of Fine and Performing Graduate Admissions 256-4050 Arts) Information Resources 256-4401 Music Education (with College of Fine and International/Multicultural 256-4238 Performing Arts) Library 256-4800 Biological Sciences (with College of Liberal Main Switchboard 256-4000 Arts and Sciences) President 256-4100 Physical Sciences (with College of Liberal Arts and Sciences) Provost 256-4108 Mathematics (with College of Liberal Arts Public Safety 256-4922 and Sciences) Recreation Center 256-4900 M.A., Supervision and Curriculum Development Registrar 256-4350 M.S., Teaching Specialized Services 256-4233 Collaborative Teaching Student Center 256-4601 Elementary Education Student Health Center 256-4333 Secondary Education University Relations 256-4240 Special Education VP Administration and Finance 256-4140

4 INTRODUCTION

College of Engineering The town of Glassboro was an early favorite M.S., Engineering because of its excellent rail system, harmonious blend of industry and agriculture, natural beauty College of Fine and Performing Arts and location in the heart of . M.M., Music Several towns in South Jersey competed to be M.A., Theatre the site of the new normal school because of the economic benefit and prestige such an institution College of Liberal Arts and Sciences would bring. In 1917, to sway the decision in their M.A., Mental Health Counseling and Applied favor, 107 residents and businesses of Glassboro Psychology raised more than $7,000 to purchase 25 acres, M.A., Mathematics which they offered to the state for free if it select- ed Glassboro as the site for the new college. Certificates of Graduate Study The land included the Whitney mansion and car- Early Childhood Education riage house. Before the purchase, the entire prop- Foreign Language Education erty belonged to the Whitney family, prominent Writing: Composition and Rhetoric owners of the Whitney Glass Works during the Computers in Education 1800s. This show of support, along with the site’s Elementary School Mathematics natural beauty, convinced the selection committee Elementary Language Arts that Glassboro was the perfect location. Theatre Practice In September 1923, Glassboro Normal School opened with 236 young women arriving by train to Certificates of Advanced Graduate convene in the school’s first building, now called Study Bunce Hall. Dr. Jerohn Savitz, the University’s first Mental Health Counseling president, expanded the curriculum as the training of teachers became more sophisticated. Despite Certification Programs (leading to the rigors of the Depression, the program was New Jersey certification) expanded to four years in 1934. In 1937, the school changed its name to New Jersey State Teachers Learning Disabilities Teacher/Consultant College at Glassboro. Reading Specialist The college gained a national reputation as a Associate Educational Media Specialist leader in the field of reading education and physi- School Business Administration cal therapy when it opened a clinic for children Supervisor with reading disabilities in 1935 and added physi- ESL/Bilingual Education cal therapy for the handicapped in 1944. The col- Substance Awareness Coordinator lege was one of the first in the country to recognize these needs and was in the forefront of the special From Normal to Extraordinary: A education movement. History of Rowan University Rowan’s second president, Dr. Edgar Bunce, cre- Rowan University has evolved from its humble ated a junior college program in 1946 to serve beginning in 1923 as a normal school, with a mis- World War II veterans taking advantage of the GI sion to train teachers for South Jersey classrooms, Bill. to a comprehensive university with a strong In the 1950s, Dr. Thomas Robinson, the regional reputation. University’s third president, expanded the curricu- In the early 1900s, many New Jersey teachers lum, increased enrollment and added several lacked proper training because of a shortage of buildings to the campus. In 1958, the school’s schools in the state that provided training. To name was changed to Glassboro State College to counter the trend, the state decided to build a two- better reflect its mission. year training school for teachers, known then as a normal school, in Southern New Jersey.

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The University received worldwide attention select from among 36 undergraduate majors, when it hosted a historic summit conference seven teacher certification programs, 26 master’s between President Lyndon Johnson and Soviet degree programs and a doctoral program in educa- Premier Aleksei Kosygin. The conference was held tional leadership. The tree-lined campus contains in Hollybush, the former Whitney Mansion. The 42 buildings, including eight residence halls, four University was chosen because of its strategic apartment complexes, a Student Recreation location midway between Washington, D.C. and Center and 23 computer labs. New York, where Kosygin was visiting to speak at Rowan is in the midst of an aggressive 10-year the . The meetings between the plan that will give the university a national reputa- two leaders on June 23-25, 1967 led to a thaw in tion for excellence and innovation and will make it the and eased world tensions. the of choice in the region. The The University’s fourth president, Dr. Mark plan calls for the construction of new academic Chamberlain, guided the college through its next buildings and residence halls, renovation of most phase of growth as enrollment doubled and the of the existing facilities, implementation of a com- college became a multi-purpose institution in the prehensive landscaping plan and purchase of near- 1970s. As new majors and a Business ly 600 acres in nearby Harrison and Mantua town- Administration Division were added, the college’s ships for the University’s third campus. The anchor four divisions grew into schools, a board of of the new campus, located two miles west of trustees was formed and a satellite campus was Glassboro, will be the South Jersey Technology opened in Camden. With a 1978 Division III Park at Rowan University-a project expected to National Championship in baseball-the first of 11 play a significant role in the economic develop- national championships-the athletic program ment of the region. established itself as one of the premiere athletic Throughout its history Rowan has earned a rep- programs in the country. utation as a high quality, moderately priced univer- The fifth president, Dr. Herman James, assumed sity. Its programs and achievements have caught the leadership of the college in 1984. Under his the attention of national organizations that evalu- direction, Rowan established the first ate colleges and universities. US News & World program in the state’s college/university system, Report ranked Rowan University in the "Top Tier" of added the College of Engineering and College of Northern Regional Universities. Kaplan included Communication and attained university status. Dr. the University in "The Unofficial, Biased Insider’s James also was responsible for the construction of Guide to the 320 Most Interesting Colleges." Also, a new $16.8-million library, an $8.6-million student Kiplinger’s named Rowan University one of the recreation center, and the $30-million engineering "100 Best Buys in Public Colleges and Universities" school facility. and included Rowan in the In July 1992, industrialist and his latest edition of "The Best Northeastern Colleges." wife, Betty, donated $100 million to the institution, From the modest normal school begun more then the largest gift ever given to a public college than 80 years ago, Rowan University has become or university in the history of higher education. an extraordinary comprehensive institution that Later that year, the school changed its name to has improved the quality of life for the citizens of Rowan College of New Jersey to recognize the New Jersey and the surrounding states. Rowans’ generosity. To lead Rowan University into the 21st century, The Rowan University Mission the Board of Trustees named Dr. Donald J. Farish A leading public institution, Rowan University as the sixth president in July 1998. combines liberal education with professional Today, Rowan University is divided into a preparation from the baccalaureate through the Graduate School and six academic colleges: doctorate. Rowan provides a collaborative, learn- Business, Communication, Education, Engineering, ing-centered environment in which highly qualified Fine & Performing Arts and Liberal Arts & and diverse faculty, staff, and students integrate Sciences. Rowan’s nearly 10,000 students can teaching, research, scholarship, creative activity,

6 INTRODUCTION and community service. Through intellectual, to help students improve and maintain academic social and cultural contributions, the University success and to assist the institution in monitoring enriches the lives of those in the campus commu- quality. Programs will meet national standards of nity and surrounding region. excellence through national accreditation, peer review and/or benchmarks against standards in The Rowan Vision the discipline. Information Resources Rowan University, at the next level, will contin- Rowan University will develop and maintain an ue to focus on its commitment to learning and effective technology infrastructure to support the teaching, combining liberal education with profes- university’s information-system needs. Information sional preparation. Rowan will advance through Resources, along with Campbell Library, will play a the rankings of regional universities on the significant role in assisting students and faculty in strength of its excellent undergraduate programs identifying and mastering rapidly developing tech- and its noteworthy development of a learning-cen- nological resources that are such a dominant force tered environment. At the same time and without in storing and transmitting information. In addition, compromising the primacy of its focus on residen- Campbell Library will be a key participant in the tial, , Rowan University University’s efforts to ensure that all students will continue to build on its growing leadership in attain a sufficient level of information literacy sup- graduate and continuing professional education. portive of integrative learning. The Rowan Experience Academic and Student Support The pursuit of high qualitative standards for Rowan University is committed to providing high academic programs for Rowan University will be quality, student-centered academic and student carried forward in the context of a philosophy that support services that increase and enhance reten- the ideal educational experience focuses on the tion and graduation rates. Implementation of a development of students as whole persons while comprehensive and effective enrollment manage- they are engaged in rigorous academic pursuits. ment plan will allow the university to maintain While cultivating the complete intellectual, physi- enrollment at current levels, continue to seek high cal, emotional, social and cultural well being of all quality students, assure diversity of the student members of the University community, the Rowan body, and better accommodate students admission experience is built upon residential learning com- into and progress toward completion of their munities, mentoring programs, a commitment to desired majors. Learning Community service learning and volunteerism, a required Rowan Seminar for incoming freshmen, and We will continue fostering a community of awareness of current findings in the study of stu- scholars dedicated to the concept of an integrated dent life. Additionally, the Rowan experience pro- learning experience. Increased interaction vides the opportunity for students to work closely between faculty and students, as well as the with faculty and professional staff in research and removal of artificial walls that traditionally stand professional activities. A principal goal at Rowan between what students learn in and out of class, is to motivate all students to take responsibility for will become the hallmark of the Rowan experi- their own learning, which is the outlook most con- ence. Interdisciplinary and integrative learning will ducive to the strongest intellectual growth and be stressed; living/learning programming will be development. enhanced; educational programs and student sup- port services will be integrated, and residence hall Goals programming will be further developed. We will broaden our understanding of teaching to incorpo- (adopted from Five Year Plan, Strategic rate helping students to develop in settings out- Objectives, 2003-2008) side of the classroom. International/Multicultural Academic Programs Understanding High quality academic programs will provide We will continue to develop students’ under- opportunities for student research and collabora- standing of the similarities and differences among tion. Student learning outcomes will be assessed various cultural groups and enhance their appreci-

7 ROWAN UNIVERSITY 2004-2005 ation of other cultures and of the worth of all indi- In addition to its Glassboro campus, the viduals regardless of cultural background. University maintains a branch campus in Camden, Importantly, to move beyond tolerance in inter- New Jersey. Geared to meet the needs of urban group relations on campus will require both curric- residents, the Camden campus offers several bac- ular and co-curricular activity. Community Service calaureate degree programs as well as a full range We embrace our mission of providing service to of general education offerings. our community and region, and promote an Rowan University is committed to four broad qual- enhanced sense of civic responsibility and a high- ity principles: student-centeredness, good practices er level of civic engagement for all members of the in instruction, quality management practices, and Rowan community. Rowan University is one of the efficiency and integrity of operations. Assessment of major economic engines of South Jersey, and is these four areas is integrated in the planning cycle of also the major cultural and intellectual center in the University. Student participation in the assess- the area. We provide services, life-long education- ment effort is expected and will be an important con- al opportunities for the workforce, cultural events tribution to the learning experience. and resources, and enrichment of the intellectual life of the region. Organization of the University Under the leadership of its board of trustees and its chief executive officer, the president, Rowan University is organized into five administrative divi- sions and six academic colleges. The provost directs the University’s academic functions, the vice president for student affairs directs student and academic support services, the vice president for administration and finance directs financial, facili- ties and administrative functions, the executive vice president for university advancement directs development and external affairs, and the execu- tive director of budget and planning provides direc- tion for strategic planning and related activities. The University is composed of a Graduate School and six academic colleges: Business, Communication, Education, Engineering, Fine & Performing Arts and Liberal Arts & Sciences. Each academic college is directed by a dean. The provost and the three associate provosts direct academic affairs and information resources.

8 DIVISION OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Office of the Provost Campbell Library Helen Giles-Gee, Provost Marilyn Martin, Dean Bole Hall Gregory Potter, Associate Dean (856) 256-4108 Campbell Library [email protected] (856) 256-4800 Rowan University is an institution of higher [email protected] learning in which priority is given to the intellectu- [email protected] al development of its students. Intellectual devel- The Keith and Shirley Campbell Library, a opment is held to be important for its own sake, 118,000 sq. ft. facility, houses more than 350,000 essential as part of preparation for future careers books, documents, multimedia materials, newspa- and significant for the personal growth of stu- pers, and special collections. In addition, the dents. Further, the University is committed to an library subscribes to an extensive number of online academic tradition that encourages research and periodical and special information databases in provides public service as a function of its social support of the diverse academic programs and responsibility. All academic programs offered at majors offered by the University. To provide need- Rowan University have broad perspectives affect- ed complementary resources, print subscriptions ing the mind, body and spirit of its students. are also held to key academic journals, with exten- Intellectual pursuits often are matched by experi- sive backruns in microfiche, microfilm, and bound ential enrichment-field experience, work study and volumes. personal involvement. The Library provides two major special collec- Students at Rowan University are expected to tions, one of which is a depository collection of master bodies of knowledge. This mastery is typi- selected U.S. federal and State of New Jersey cally accomplished by means of subject-matter documents, available in both print and microform. specialization in combination with a required gen- The other is named in memory of Frank Stewart, a eral education program strongly based in the liber- prominent New Jersey industrialist who donated al arts and sciences. an extensive and valuable collection of New Jersey historical documents and artifacts. The Academic Affairs Division is headed by the Provost or Chief Academic Officer. The Provost is With connection to the Rowan campus network, responsible for leadership and oversight of aca- the library is available online 24 hours daily. demic programs, faculty affairs, the Library, tech- Reference librarians are available during regular nology delivery and planning and the Rowan library hours to assist patrons in using both the University Camden Campus. The Deans of the print and online resources. Specialized databases, Colleges of Business, Communication, Education, such as the multi-million volume OCLC biblio- Engineering, Fine & Performing Arts, Liberal Arts & graphic database, can be accessed with librarian Sciences and the Graduate School, Library and assistance. Two electronic reference rooms in the Rowan at Camden report to the Provost. The library are available during regular library hours. Provost reports directly to the President and is sec- Patrons with laptop computers can be accommo- ond in the chain of command of the University. dated in the main building. The library provides orientations, tours, and workshops throughout the academic year, includ- ing the summer sessions. A 30-workstation lab is available for “hands on” library instruction.

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Located in the Wilson Fine and Performing Arts Rowan University Camden Campus also offers Building is the Music Library, which houses a large cross registration with -Camden collection of scores, CDs, recordings, and other and -Camden. In addition, related materials. Listening equipment is available. the Camden Campus offers a limited number of support services in collaboration with the City Rowan University at Camden institutions including the Library and recreation Eric Clark, Dean center. Tyrone W. McCombs, Associate Dean Camden Campus Information Resources (856) 756-5400 Anthony Mordosky, Associate Provost [email protected] Memorial Hall [email protected] (856) 256-4743 Rowan University Camden Campus offers pro- [email protected] grams and services convenient for the residents of The Division of Information Resources provides the City of Camden and surrounding counties. leadership, planning, coordination, and support Students attending the Camden Campus can take services for the information technology infrastruc- general education courses and complete a full ture of the university and its satellite campus. degree program in one of the following majors: Information Resources is committed to providing Sociology, Elementary Education, and Law and students, faculty, and staff with universal access to Justice Studies. library and information technology resources that support and enhance academic and administrative The English as a Second Language (ESL) programs and promote student centeredness, excel- Program on the Camden Campus is very unique. It lence in instructional practice, quality management, provides non-native speakers of the English lan- and efficiency and integrity of operations. guage with the opportunity to study English, improve their language and academic skills and This division consists of the Office of the take Rowan courses at the same time. Associate Provost for Information Resources, Instructional Technology, Management Information The Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Program Services, Network and System Services, and the on the Camden Campus provides students who are Information Resources Support Desk. financially or academically disadvantaged New Jersey residents the opportunity to pursue a degree. The EOF students are required to attend a summer pre-college program. During the program, students are enrolled in college preparatory and developmental courses. At the end of the summer program students are evaluated for acceptance to the University for the fall semester. The courses at the Camden Campus are offered in the day and in the evening for a diverse student body. The flexible course scheduling is designed for individuals who may work. In addition, the Camden Campus also has a Childcare facility for those stu- dents who may have family responsibilities.

10 THE GRADUATE SCHOOL

S. Jay Kuder, Dean Admission to The Graduate School Memorial Hall (856) 256-4053 To be admitted to a graduate program at Rowan [email protected] University, an applicant must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in The Graduate School mission is to provide pro- the or its equivalent from a foreign grammatic leadership, coordination and adminis- institution of higher education. In the admissions trative support for quality graduate programs and process, applicants must also present evidence of experiences at Rowan consistent with national, potential for graduate study demonstrated by state and regional educational needs. Through undergraduate academic performance, two letters graduate degree programs at the master’s, special- of recommendation (at least one should evaluate ist, and doctoral levels and through graduate cer- related professional skills, e.g., teachers should tificate programs and graduate courses, The include an evaluation of teaching skills by a super- Graduate School expands academic opportunities visor), and standardized test scores taken within for students to meet workplace, professional and the last five years for all master’s and doctoral personal desires for lifelong learning. Led by the degree programs. Some programs have additional Graduate Council, graduate program advisors and specific requirements. The Graduate Application faculty and the Dean and staff of The Graduate contains information about specific program School, the Rowan graduate experience is an inte- requirements; program descriptions in this catalog gral component of the overall University mission to also identify program-specific additional admis- provide an exceptional environment for achieve- sion requirements. ment and fulfillment. Graduate applications are available for both The office of The Graduate School, located in degree and non-degree (certification) programs by Memorial Hall (1st floor), is open Monday through contacting The Graduate School, Memorial Hall, Friday (Monday through Thursday from mid-May to Glassboro, New Jersey 08028-1701; (856) 256- mid-August). The main phone number of The 4050; fax (856) 256-4436; or on line at gradof- Graduate School office is (856) 256-4050. The [email protected]. office can be reached by e-mail at [email protected]. Honors Admission for Rowan Students The office staff can provide information about Rowan students who have graduated within the graduate programs and admissions procedures and last three years, or Rowan seniors in their final can help students obtain additional academic semester, will be guaranteed admission to appro- advisement. The staff of the office of The Graduate priate master’s degree level programs in The School are Rowan Graduate School if they have achieved a S. Jay Kuder, Associate Provost for Research and cumulative GPA of 3.8 or above in their undergrad- Dean of The Graduate School uate coursework and meet other admissions requirements. These students would be exempt Dorie Gilchrist, Director of Graduate Admissions from paying an application fee and from taking Brenda Marlin, Coordinator, Graduate Advisement standardized tests except where it is necessary to Services meet standards recommended by accrediting bod- Karen Haynes, Coordinator, Graduate Admission ies, certification agencies, statutory regulations Services and/or professional societies. Karen Heiser, Secretary to the Dean Carol Cope, Secretary, The Graduate School

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Basic Questions about Graduate Study 4. How are admissions decisions made? 1. How can I take a course before being accepted Applications cannot be reviewed by a program into a program? admissions committee until all required materi- als are received. In order to facilitate this Some students prefer to “try out” one or two process, all materials should be submitted at graduate courses before applying to a program one time in the envelope attached to the appli- or to improve their academic or professional cation. Applicants will be notified of a decision credentials. Students are permitted to take up to as soon as possible by letter. nine credits (usually three courses) of graduate coursework as non-matriculated students except Because of competition for available slots, stu- for MBA program, selected certificate programs dents must be aware that complying with all where six credits (two courses) is the limit. admissions requirements does not guarantee Non-matriculated students may register at In- acceptance. Applicants are evaluated on the Person Registration if they provide proof of the basis of multiple criteria: grade point average award of the undergraduate degree. If students (both undergraduate and graduate); recommen- provide evidence of the award of a master’s dations; standardized test scores and any addi- degree or higher, they will be permitted to regis- tional criteria required by the program of ter for non-reserved courses beyond the nine choice, such as interviews, writing samples, credit limit during In-Person Registration (the etc., as listed in the application requirements in only registration period available for non- this catalog under individual program descrip- matriculated students to register for any tions. Every effort is made to identify and admit course). those students who demonstrate clearly both the ability to benefit from the proposed program 2. Can I go part-time? of study and the greatest promise of scholarly A substantial number of students pursue degree achievement by carefully examining a variety of or certification programs on a part-time basis. different criteria. To accommodate these students, academic 5. How long can I take to complete my program? departments have scheduled most graduate courses in late afternoons and evenings. Most Students have six years from the date they graduate courses meet once a week, usually matriculate to complete their graduate degree from 4:45-7:15, 7:25-9:55, or 6:30-9:00 p.m. in programs. Under certain circumstances, a one- the fall and spring semesters. The Registrar’s time extension of up to one additional year may Office prepares course schedule booklets each be granted. semester listing available courses and meeting 6. Can I get financial aid? times. Need-based financial aid for graduate students 3. What are the application deadlines? is administered by the Office of Financial Aid at Most Rowan University graduate applications Rowan University (256-4250). Applications are accepted at any time of the year (rolling should be filed as soon as possible after admissions). However, selected graduate degree January 1. Applicants are advised not to wait for programs have established application dead- an admission decision before applying for lines (October 1 for Spring admissions and need-based financial aid. In addition, a limited March 1 for Summer and Fall admissions for number of graduate assistantships are available School Psychology, Mental Health and Applied annually through The Graduate School. Psychology, Student Personnel Services, Applications are available in March prior to the Learning Disabilities, Reading Education and fall semester of the next academic year. Writing). The Masters of Science in Teaching Successful applicants receive tuition waiver and application deadlines to submit all materials, a stipend in exchange for part-time employment including all official relevant tests scores is on campus. Call The Graduate School (256- April 1. 4050) for more information.

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7. What if I just want to get New Jersey teaching full-time (at least 9 semester hours per term) certification? enrollment in graduate courses leading to a degree. At Rowan University, the post-baccalaureate program leading to regular initial New Jersey Program Transfers teaching certification is an undergraduate pro- Students wishing to transfer from one program to gram and is administered through the Office of another should complete a transfer request form The Graduate School 256-4027. and return the form to The Graduate School. Individuals who seek additional certifications at Approval for transfer is given by the program advi- the graduate level are encouraged to apply for sor of both the exiting and receiving programs, program admission through The Graduate department chair, college dean, and the dean of The School. Graduate School. The student, however, must meet the conditions established by the advisor of the pro- Admissions Requirements for gram into which transfer is requested. Students International Applicants with questions about program change or special In addition to the application requirements for requests should see the program advisor or the staff all students as noted above, foreign or internation- of The Graduate School. The six-year requirement al applicants who have completed a baccalaureate for matriculated students to complete a program degree at a college or university outside the U.S. begins with the date of the initial program. are required to earn minimum scores of 213 (com- puter-based test) or 550 on the paper test of Restriction on Non-Degree And Non- English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), provide evi- Matriculated Students dence of immunization against measles, mumps, Certain graduate courses may be taken by col- and rubella, and evidence of the ability to have lege graduates who wish to broaden their educa- medical insurance coverage during their proposed tional experience without reference to the require- stay in the U.S. Applicants are further required to ments for a degree. However, students undertak- submit all application materials, including tran- ing such work must apply for admission to the scripts, diplomas, certificates, etc. translated into graduate program before completing nine hours of English. Foreign or international applicants must graduate credit if they intend to become degree arrange with World Education Services to have at candidates or if they wish to continue graduate least a document by document review of their edu- study. The University reserves the right to specify cational credentials. World Education Services what courses may be available for non-degree must confirm that the applicant’s undergraduate seeking and non-matriculated students and to experience is the equivalent of four years of under- establish certain minimum qualifications for graduate study at an accredited U.S. college or enrollment in graduate courses by non-degree university, culminating in the bachelor’s degree. seeking students and to restrict their course regis- Also, foreign or international students are required trations. Most M.B.A. and M.S.T. graduate courses to certify that sufficient funds to support their aca- are not available to non-degree seeking and non- demic and personal living expenses during their matriculated students. stay in the U.S. are available. A non-refundable Non-degree seeking and non-matriculated stu- admissions deposit of $300.00 is required as a dents take courses at their own risk. The courses condition of granting the F-1 visa. This deposit will taken by non-matriculated and non-degree stu- be applied to tuition and fees for the student’s first dents may or may not apply to a program if the semester at Rowan University. Student deposits applicant is accepted. No more than nine semester which are not applied to tuition costs within one hours of graduate courses may be taken by non- year of acceptance may not be applied to tuition matriculated and non-degree students or may be costs after that time. applied to a master’s program. No more than eight The F-1 visa is the only visa acceptable to semester hours may be taken in any one semester. Rowan University for purposes of admission. As a Non-degree and non-matriculated students who condition of continuing matriculation, foreign or register for graduate courses at Rowan University international students are required to maintain

13 ROWAN UNIVERSITY 2004-2005 for the purpose of pursuing certification through In some instances, students who request cours- the New Jersey Department of Education are sub- es via telephone registration will not receive such ject to all restrictions applicable to other non- courses because they may have been canceled or degree seeking and non-matriculated students closed because requests exceeded seat capacity. regarding course enrollments and course credit When this occurs, charges for these courses will limitations. not appear on the term bill. Students whose requests for courses are not accepted may register Post-Baccalaureate Teacher for alternative courses during the schedule adjust- Certification Programs ment period or at final registration for no addition- Selected post-baccalaureate teacher certifica- al charge. tion programs are available in approved under- Telephone and on-line registration course con- graduate teacher certification programs at the firmation invoices for students receiving scholar- University. These programs are designed to pro- ships, VA benefits, graduate assistant stipends vide initial teacher certification to candidates who and other financial aid must be validated by the may be liberal arts graduates of an accredited col- Business Office by the date indicated on the lege or university or certified teachers seeking an invoice. Students are responsible for this valida- additional certification that does not require a tion regardless of who is paying the bill. If such master’s degree. These programs require an validation has not been completed by the due earned bachelor’s degree in undergraduate pro- date on the invoice, the confirmation will be can- grams with the same course requirements as celed. If students wish to re-register after such a Rowan’s degree programs. Admission to post-bac- cancellation, they may do so at in-person regis- calaureate teacher certificate programs is through tration by making selections from courses with the Office of Graduate Admissions (256-4027). seats remaining and presenting evidence of Students accepted into the post-baccalaureate financial aid at that time. teacher certification program are restricted to a maximum of six semester hours of graduate course Final Registration work. Registration in additional graduate courses (Matriculated and Non-Matriculated requires the approval of The Graduate School Students) dean. Students who exceed this six semester hour Final registration is usually conducted one week maximum may have their registrations withdrawn. prior to the beginning of a semester or summer session. A late registration fee is charged. Registration Procedures Telephone and on-line registration for matricu- Immunization and Medical Records lated students is usually conducted in April and As a condition of admission and continued May for the Fall semester, in October and enrollment, each student is required to provide evi- November for the Spring semester and beginning dence of immunization against measles, mumps, in March for the Summer sessions. Consult the and rubella (N.J.S.A. 18A:61D-1). All residential Master schedule of Classes for exact dates. students must have proof of meningococcal vacci- Payment of tuition and fees for those students nation. This vaccine is highly recommended for all who use telephone and on-line registration must other students. Students are also required to sub- be made by the date indicated on the course con- mit a complete medical record to the student firmation invoice (term bill). Students who do not health center. Additional information on these pay by the date indicated on the invoice will have requirements is available from The Graduate their confirmations canceled. Students wishing to School. (256-4050) or the Student Health Center re-register after such a cancellation may do so at (256-4333). final registration by making selections from cours- es with seats remaining and paying tuition and Deferred Payment Plan fees at that time. Please note, that students who Under certain circumstances, deferred pay- register during the final registration period will be ments plans are available for full-time students. charged a late registration fee. For more details, students must consult with the Bursar’s Office (256-4150).

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Full-Time Status NC — No Credit A full-time graduate student is one who has IN — Incomplete enrolled for a minimum of nine (9) credit hours per The following notations are inserted by the semester. Registrar: Academic Policies and W—Withdrawal Requirements FR — Failure to Record a Grade The following selected policies and procedures govern conditions that affect student enrollment. It The FR designation (Failure Registered) will be is important to note that these are not a summary inserted by the Registrar when instructors do not of all academic policies and procedures that gov- record grades for students in courses in which ern graduate study. For more information on these these students are registered. This notation may and other policies that may relate to academic be changed later to a regular letter grade by affairs, students are encouraged to consult the instructors using the “Change of Grade” proce- Graduate Student Handbook. dure. The notation could be changed to a W if stu- dents present sufficient evidence of withdrawal Academic Honesty from the course involved. The vitality of any academic program is root- The interim grade of IN (incomplete) may be ed in its integrity. It is essential to Rowan assigned by an instructor under certain circum- University that the grades awarded to students stances. This grade must be removed before the reflect only their own individual efforts and end of the following academic semester. If students achievements. Each segment of the academic believe that circumstances warrant an extension, community, i.e., faculty, students and adminis- they may request the instructor, in writing, for such tration, is responsible for the academic integrity an extension. If approved, the instructor will renew of the University. Academic dishonesty, in any the incomplete in the Registrar’s Office when form, will not be tolerated. Students found to grades are due. Failure to remove the incomplete have committed an act of academic dishonesty grade within the prescribed time will automatically may be subject to failure in the course, suspen- change the IN to an F. Doctoral students proceed- sion from the University, or both. ing through the 12 semester hours of dissertation credits are awarded the IP (In Progress) designa- Grading System tion instead of the IN (Incomplete) grade until the The following are used to evaluate students’ sequence is completed. performances in courses: Grades of C- and below do not meet the letter grade point value requirements for graduate credit and will not be A 4.0 Excellent applied to the credits necessary for the successful A– 3.7 completion of a degree or certification program. B+ 3.3 Academic Warning and Dismissal B 3.0 Good From the Graduate Program B– 2.7 Academic Warning C+ 2.3 Students will be placed on academic warning C 2.0 Fair for either of the following conditions: C– 1.7 1. A student receives two grades (6 s.h.) of C+ or D+ 1.3 below. D 1.0 Poor 2. A student has a cumulative GPA of less than 3.0 D– 0.7 after accumulating 9 graduate credits or more. F 0.0 Failure P—Pass

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Dismissal Conditions not be repeated, faculty may provide these stu- Academic dismissal occurs when students fail dents the opportunity to make up written work, to maintain satisfactory progress toward the tests or other assignments at the earliest possible attainment of their graduate degrees or certifica- convenient time. tions. Students accumulating more than 6 s.h. of In any event, faculty are under no obligation to C+ or below or earning a cumulative GPA of less make special provisions for students absent for than 3.0 after taking 12 graduate credits or more reasons other than those listed above. will be subject to academic dismissal. Such dis- Faculty may establish additional attendance cri- missal will generally, but not always, take place at teria which are consistent with the above para- the end of the academic year, whether or not the graphs. In learning communities, where atten- student is currently registered for courses. dance is critical to the functioning of the group, the Students so dismissed may not register for any rationale and justification for additional atten- additional graduate courses at Rowan University dance requirements must be part of the syllabus either as matriculated or non-matriculated stu- provided for students prior to the end of the dents. Students who do register will have their drop/add period. registrations withdrawn by the Registrar. Students who have been dismissed may seek readmission Audit Policy through the Office of The Graduate School after Students who wish to attend classes in a par- one academic year. Students who are dismissed ticular course and not receive credit may do so by forfeit grants, graduate assistantships, and/or registering for the course as an auditor. Auditors scholarship aid that may be in effect at the time. must register on the last day of the late registra- Students who are academically dismissed have tion/drop-add period after all students who wish to the right to appeal through the dismissal appeal take the course for credit have had the opportunity process of The Graduate School. to register. Auditors may choose whether or not to do the normally required course work; likewise, Class Attendance instructors may choose whether or not to formally Students are expected to be present at each evaluate auditors’ work. Auditors receive neither scheduled class for which they are officially regis- grade nor credit for any course. Courses designat- tered. Rowans community of learners can be real- ed “AU” (audit) on students’ transcripts do not ized only when teachers and learners interact in count in defining full-time/part-time status, finan- ways deemed appropriate for any particular class. cial aid or veterans’ benefits, or degree require- Because Rowan recognizes diversity in both teach- ments. Students are not permitted to audit private ing and learning styles and even course design and lessons for credit in the Department of Music, delivery rules may vary with the learning experi- internships, student teaching, independent study, ence, e.g., online or distance learning courses. or other experiential courses, or courses with man- Faculty establish the parameters of a particular dated academic prerequisites. Tuition for courses learning experience and are expected to maintain taken under the audit designation is established by the efficiency of the community and to keep accu- the University’s Board of Trustees. rate attendance records. Faculty are also expected to counsel students who develop a pattern of Withdrawal System excessive and unexplained absences, and to Registration in a given Rowan University course request assistance from the dean of students if the implies the student’s obligation to complete its pattern of absences continues. requirements. Provisions for withdrawal are made Students who are absent for reasons of illness, for special circumstances. Except in extreme cir- death in the family, inclement weather, religious cumstances when the department chair and the observances, official university activities or for dean of a particular college allow, students are not matters of personal conscience should inform each permitted to withdraw from the same course more of their instructors, ideally with a written excuse, than two (2) times. before the fact or as soon as possible thereafter. The notation of W, withdrawal, is not a grade. Except in cases where classroom experience can The notation of W is made by the Registrar on the basis of information supplied by the student.

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Students should follow the regulations stated Registrar’s Office when a course is repeated. The below in order to receive the notation of W. G.P.A. is not changed without this notice. The University stipulates that the same course may not a. To drop a course during the drop/add period be taken more than twice including withdrawals. only, students must secure a “Drop/Add” Form However, except for general education courses, from the Registrar’s Office. When students with- further restrictions may be determined by the indi- draw from a course during the drop/add period, vidual departments/ colleges, only to meet stan- neither the course nor the drop will be recorded dards recommended by accrediting bodies, statu- on the transcript. tory regulations, and/or professional societies. b. To withdraw from a course between the Appeals may be made through the normal appeals drop/add period and mid-semester, students process. must secure a “Withdrawal from Course Request Form A” from the Registrar’s Office. Senior Privilege The reason for the request may be stated on the Seniors at Rowan University who have earned a form and must be signed by both the student 3.0 GPA may request permission from The and the course professor, who must note the Graduate School dean to register for one graduate student’s last date of attendance in class on the level course per semester. The total number of form. Upon receipt of the signed “Withdrawal graduate credits taken shall not exceed 6 semester from Course Request Form A,” the Registrar’s hours. Students may take a graduate course for Office will enter a W on the official transcript. application to either an undergraduate or a gradu- ate degree, but may not apply the course to both. c. To withdraw after mid-semester, the same For a student to enroll in a graduate course, rec- process as stated in item “b” above will prevail, ommendations are required from both the stu- except that the reason(s) for the request must be dent’s undergraduate program advisor and the stated and approval must be obtained from the chairperson of the department(s) in which the professor and respective department chairper- graduate course(s) is/are housed. Furthermore, son. If the approval is granted, the professor final approval for exceptions to the policy must will indicate that the student is withdrawing with also be obtained from the dean of The Graduate a passing grade (WP) or withdrawing with a School. failing grade (WF). The professor will also note the student’s last date of attendance in class on Requirements for a Graduate Degree the form. Upon receipt of the properly approved and/or Certificate form, the Registrar’s Office will enter a WP or The requirements for successful completion of WF on the official transcript. each degree and/or certificate program differ; d. Withdrawals during the last four weeks of the however, there are specific requirements that are semester are considered exceptional and may common to all graduate programs: occur only with the approval of the professor, 1. A maximum of nine semester hours in graduate department chairperson and dean and only for credit from another accredited U.S. college or good and sufficient reasons beyond the control university may be applied toward the required of the student. (WP/WF remains in effect.) program credits, provided the grade for each course is at least a B (3.0) and has been earned Repeating a Course within the last 10 years. Students must com- In the event that a student must or voluntarily plete a form in The Graduate School Office chooses to repeat a course, the grade received for requesting the transfer of credits from another the repeated course will constitute the final grade institution. This form and an official transcript for that subject for cumulative G.P.A. purposes— of the course(s) should be submitted to The whether the grade is higher or lower than the Graduate School for processing. The transfer of grade received in the original course. The original courses must be approved by the student’s pro- grade, although not counted in the cumulative gram advisor, the department chair, the appro- G.P.A., remains on the student’s transcript. It is the priate college dean, and the dean of The responsibility of the student to notify the Graduate School.

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Transfer courses may be accepted within the ate credit and will not be applied to the credits following provisions: necessary in graduate degree programs. Students must earn at least a B average (3.000 a. Transfer courses from accredited U.S. insti- GPA) to receive any graduate degree or recom- tutions of higher education may be accept- mendation for certification. Students who fail to ed as free electives. maintain satisfactory academic progress are b. If the student requests that the transfer subject to academic warning and/or dismissal. course be used as a program requirement, For information on the University’s academic the department offering the Rowan warning and dismissal policies, readers are University course for which the transfer referred to the appropriate section in the catalog course would be substituted and the pro- entitled “Academic Policies.” (p xx). gram advisor will review the course 5. The master’s degree or the advanced certifica- description and will recommend action to tion program must be completed within six aca- the department chair, the appropriate col- demic years following the first enrollment as a lege dean, and The Graduate School dean matriculated student in graduate courses at for final approval. Rowan University. Students who do not main- 2. In order for Rowan University to recommend to tain continuous enrollment within limits pre- the New Jersey Department of Education that a scribed by University policy may be involuntari- certification be awarded after completion of a ly withdrawn from the University. In rare and program of studies, the student must have suc- compelling instances, an extension of up to one cessfully completed a minimum of 15 semester year may be requested by a degree candidate to hours or two-thirds of the program’s semester complete his/her program. This request may be hour requirements (whichever is appropriate) in granted only once upon approval by the pro- residence at Rowan University. gram advisor and dean of The Graduate School. 3. In very rare and compelling instances beyond 6. Most programs require that a student present a the control of the student, it may be possible to written project as one of the requirements for apply a selected upper level (junior/senior) the degree. The project must have academic undergraduate course to the requirements of the significance and must be completed under the graduate degree or certification program. guidance of the student’s program advisor or Students who wish to request this alternative someone officially designated by the advisor. must do so in writing to their respective gradu- The project, as a general rule, will be in the stu- ate program and academic advisors. Approval dent’s area of specialization in the graduate pro- must be granted by the advisor(s), department gram. Typically, it will be completed as part of chair, appropriate college dean, and The the requirement of a seminar in the field of spe- Graduate School dean. Students may not cialization. The project must show evidence that request permission to apply more than 3 credits the student: of such undergraduate courses to their degree a. understands the essentials of a research or certification programs. The undergraduate problem course may only be taken after a student has successfully matriculated into a graduate pro- b. proceeds independently with a well organ- gram and after written approval as described ized plan of work above has been obtained. c. demonstrates reasonable familiarity in han- 4. A cumulative grade point average of 3.000 must dling the research methods involved in the be maintained for graduate work involved in the project program course requirements. To maintain - d. demonstrates reasonable facility in writing isfactory academic progress, students may earn and interpreting the material, and no more than six semester hours in courses with grades of C+ or below. Grades of C- and e. demonstrates skill in relating findings and below do not meet the requirements for gradu- conclusions to professional needs.

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7. A final written comprehensive examination is Seminar and Research required of candidates for the master’s degree, (Master of Arts and Master of Science with the exception of the Master in Business Administration, the Master of Science in in Teaching) Teaching, and the Master of Science in Only fully matriculated students may register for Engineering.The examination is normally research seminar courses. Approval by the pro- administered twice a year with a minimum of gram advisor is required before a student may reg- three months between the scheduling of the ister for any specialization research seminar and examinations. Prospective graduates may repeat internship. Registration in these courses requires a the examination once. Exceptions to this must grade point average of 3.000 in the basic profes- be approved by the program advisor, departmen- sional and specialization courses. The student may tal chair, appropriate college dean and dean of be required to successfully complete the course, The Graduate School. The examination shall be 0824.501 Procedures and Evaluation in Research, prepared, reviewed and the results evaluated by as a prerequisite for registration in the seminar the student’s graduate program committee. The and research courses. Although the structure of committee shall also develop a system of identi- the seminar and research component may vary for fication that ensures the anonymity of the stu- the various curricula, each curriculum includes the dent until the examination evaluators have com- study of research methods and findings and the pleted the assessment of the total examination. designing and conducting of research. Where the grade of NC has been recorded from The examination committee will prepare written, a previous enrollment in the graduate seminar predetermined criteria for success in the exami- because the student did not complete the master’s nation. Upon request of the program advisor, project, the student should register for the appro- these criteria may be distributed, in writing, to priate number of credit hours in “Research the student when the student applies to take the Seminar (R)” during a regular term or a summer examination. Students will make application to term. Approval to register for Research Seminar (R) the program advisor to schedule the examination. must be obtained from the dean of The Graduate Comprehensive examinations are usually School. scheduled in the fall (October-November) and in The written research project must be prepared the spring (March-April). The specific schedule, in the format style of the American Psychological within this framework, will be available in Association unless approved for an alternate style advance from the program advisor and The by the program advisor and the dean of The Graduate School. Nevertheless, it is the sole Graduate School. responsibility of the student to schedule the comprehensive examination with his/her advi- Graduate Credit by Examination sor. In exceptional circumstances the student Examinations for academic credits in lieu of reg- may be scheduled for the examination in the ular class enrollment are very rare and are avail- summer upon the recommendation of the pro- able to graduate students at Rowan University only gram advisor and the approval of the dean of under the following conditions: The Graduate School. 1. Each department and the program advisor will 8. Each candidate for the master’s degree is determine which of the department’s courses, if required to enroll in at least two sequential any, might be completed for credit by examina- semesters in which the student must demon- tion. strate the ability to engage in sustained and in- 2. Students who wish to exercise the credit-by- depth study. For the purpose of this require- examination option, if it is available, must reg- ment, a summer session may be counted as a ister and pay all tuition and fees for the course. semester. The seminar and research courses, Examinations will be administered only once. with the approval of the program advisor, may Students who pass the examination will be fulfill this requirement. given a grade of “P” (Pass). Students who do

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not pass the examination must be given a grade 5. Each program advisor will keep proper records of “NC” (No Credit). Students who receive a of all examinations for credit and forward a grade of “NC” may register and re-take the summary of results to The Graduate School. course if they wish. However, under no circum- 6. A method of periodic review of the effectiveness stances may students request to exercise the of examination for credit will be established by credit-by-examination option more than once the Graduate Council in accordance with pre- per course. vailing policies and procedures. 3. Examinations will be developed by those faculty 7. Students may apply to the degree or certifica- usually teaching the subject matter, but must be tion program a maximum of six (6) semester approved by a majority of the members of the hours through the credit by examination department. Upon the approval of the depart- process. ment, the program advisor, in consultation with the department chair, should inform the appro- 8. The University will establish appropriate fees for priate dean of those courses for which tests credit by examination. have been developed and which may be used for credit by examination. Questions regarding 9. The Graduate School, in accordance with pre- courses that may be available for credit by vailing policies and procedures, will establish examination should be directed to The Graduate dates on which tests may be administered. School.There should be on file in the depart- ment more than one form of each examination for those courses which the department has approved for credit by examination. 4. The examination should be comprehensive enough to satisfy the faculty of the department and the University that academic standards are maintained. The examination may be written, oral or performance based; but, in any case, it should be evaluated by at least two members of the department who teach graduate courses, at least one of whom has taught the course for which the examination has been prepared.

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Tuition and Fees at Rowan General Services Fee (2003-2004)* This fee is charged to all students at $21.00 per credit hour for general services that include health *subject to annual change examinations, use of the University’s Health Full-Time Center, access to medical help, placement service, counseling service, graduation expenses (including In-State 4,957/semester diploma), and other services not funded by State Out of State $7,507/semester appropriations. Part-Time Facilities Fee Tuition & Fees (Master’s level) Tuition & Fees This fee is charged to all students at $18.00 per (Doctoral level) credit hour. The fee helps pay for the debt service, In-State $450.30/credit operation and maintenance costs of recently complet- $491.30/credit ed campus facilities that all students can now use. Out of State $682.30/credit Technology Fee $748.30/credit This fee is charged to all students at $10.00 per credit hour. Tuition The fee helps pay for the costs of new instruc- Graduate tuition rates are: tional technology equipment and for the mainte- Full-Time nance of current equipment. New Jersey resident $9,914 The following is a summary of fees charged at Rowan. Tuition and other charges are subject to Non-resident $15,014 change at any time in accordance with policies Part-Time established by Rowan University. The fees do not include the cost of textbooks and personal expenses. New Jersey resident $385 per credit hour Non-resident* $617 per credit hour Selected Financial Information Doctoral tuition rates are: New Jersey resident $426 per credit hour Fees at Rowan Non-resident $683 per credit hour The following is a summary of fees charged at Rowan. Tuition and other charges are subject to *For the policy on determining New Jersey resi- dency for purposes of tuition, contact the Rowan change at any time in accordance with policies University Registrar’s Office at 256-4350. established by the board of trustees of Rowan University. The fees do not include the cost of text- Student Center Fee books and personal expenses. Fees at Rowan for This fee is charged to all students at $16.30 per academic year 2003-04 are: credit hour. Total construction costs for the Student Admissions Application: $50 Center building, including costs of the bond sale Identification Card $10.00 and assumed interest rate, were approximately ID Card Replacement $10.00 $6,000,000, therefore, it is necessary to assess the student body a fee to cover the operating expens- Deferred Payment Plan Fee $30 es and amortization cost of the building. Late Payment Fee $25-50 Late Registration Fee $75

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Returned Check Charge $25-50 Outstanding Financial Obligations Parking Fee $20 The University may deny a student graduation, Student Accident and Health Insurance readmission, registration, or records because of (subject to change) $86.00 outstanding financial obligations to the University. Transcript $5 This action may be taken in cases where reason- Music Practice Room Key Deposit $10 able notice of a debt and the consequences of non- payment have been given to the student. If a stu- Library Fines dent does not meet his/her outstanding obliga- First Notice $1 tions by the established deadlines under the poli- 2nd Notice $3 cy, the student will automatically be denied regis- 3rd Notice $6 tration for the following semester, in addition to Cost of book replacement ($30 + fine) thereafter. losing all other university services. Denial for Library and other services may be denied if fine future semesters will also be continued until such obligations are not met. times as the obligation is met. The student will have the right to a hearing in cases of dispute con- Term Bills cerning an obligation. The request for a hearing The Bursar’s Office is responsible for the billing must be submitted in writing by the student to the of students and for the collection of payments. A appropriate department or office head If it statement of expenses for the fall semester will be becomes necessary, any appeal of a decision mailed by August 1. A similar statement is usually resulting from such a hearing must be arranged mailed on or about November 15 for the spring through the collection manager, Bursar’s Office, or semester. dean of students in Savitz Hall. All charges must be paid in full each semester The University reserves the right to withhold the on or before the date stipulated in the statement of degree and all records, including certification, expenses given each student. Students who do not transcripts, placement services, etc., pending sat- pay their bills will be withdrawn from classes in isfactory financial arrangements. accordance with the University policy on outstand- ing financial obligations. Credit may be extended Transcript Fee to students engaged in negotiations concerning Transcripts are prepared by the Registrar’s state scholarships, loans, or grants. Questions Office in accordance with the policies of the regarding university expenses should be discussed American Association of Collegiate Registrars. with personnel in the Bursar’s Office (256-4150). Transcripts are sent only upon the written request of students. Where Rowan University transcripts Checks in payment of all charges should be show credit hours earned at other institutions, the made payable to Rowan University. official transcripts from those institutions have Payment may also be made with American become a part of the student’s permanent file in Express, MasterCard and Visa. Detailed informa- the Registrar’s Office. Rowan University does not tion on use of these credit cards is available to stu- make copies of other institution’s transcripts; it is dents prior to the beginning of each semester. necessary to obtain such transcripts directly from Tuition and fees, regulated by the Rowan the institutions concerned. There is a $5 charge to University Board of Trustees, are subject to change process a request for each official Rowan tran- without notice to individual students. script. Disclosure of information contained in stu- In many instances, students who request cours- dents’ official transcripts may only be done in es will not receive such courses because they may accordance with the provisions of the Family have been cancelled or closed because requests Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 have exceeded seat capacity. When this occurs, (FERPA). charges for these courses will not appear on the term bill. Students whose requests for courses are Identification Cards not accepted may register for alternative courses The University requires that all matriculated stu- during the schedule adjustment period or at in-per- dents carry an official identification card at all son registration. times. This card is needed for library use, student

22 FINANCIAL INFORMATION activities, registration, and security purposes. Graduate Assistantships Students must be registered for classes to qualify A limited number of graduate full- or part-time for a card. The cards are made in the Student assistantships are available each year for qualified Center, and the initial charge for an ID card is $10. matriculated degree students who are recommend- Replacement of a lost or stolen card is also $10 and ed by one of the academic or student affairs units of is initiated in the Registrar’s Office in Savitz Hall. the University and approved by the dean of The Graduate School and the provost. The terms and Insurance conditions associated with these assistantships As a service to students, Rowan University may vary at the discretion of the University. The makes available a low cost health and accident stipend of the assistantship may also vary. The max- protection plan. The $126 fee includes coverage imum workload is 20 hours per week for full-time for twelve months. Additional coverage for a stu- regular assistantships. Half-time and research dent’s spouse and/or children may also be pur- assistantships may also be available. In addition, chased. All students who compete in intercolle- the graduate assistant receives a waiver of tuition giate sports programs are covered while partici- for program required courses only taken during the pating by a separate policy purchased by the fall and spring semesters. Tuition waivers may, at University. Premiums for insurance are subject to the discretion of the University, vary according to the terms and conditions of the assistantship. change. Additional information is available in the Dean of Students Office. The length of the assistantship is normally one academic year, commencing on September 1 and Late Payment Fee concluding on June 30. Students may request to Students on Deferred Payment Plan who fail to extend their assistantships through the end of the pay bills by the date due will be charged a non- succeeding summer semester (tuition waiver only), refundable late payment fee between $25 and $50, but must work ten hours for each credit of study depending on when payment is made. during the summer. The maximum number of cred- it hours for which tuition may be waived is gener- Late Registration Fee ally governed by the requirements of the graduate Students who fail to register at the time desig- program to which they are admitted, including the nated will be charged a non-refundable $75 fee. summer term. In selected instances under certain Parking conditions, consideration may be given, upon request by the graduate assistant, to extend the Parking on campus is available to commuting assistantship beyond one year. Other conditions, at students by decal only and is subject to regulations the discretion of the University, may also be estab- currently in effect. The fee is $20. lished for the graduate assistantships. Returned Check Charge Graduate assistant applications are generally A charge of $25-50 will be made for each check available from The Graduate School in March of that is given to the University if it is returned by the each year for the succeeding academic year. bank for any reason. Resident and Recreation Center Graduate Assistantships and Assistantships Opportunities are available for matriculated grad- Financial Aid uate students to work as resident directors or stu- Students who wish to apply for a graduate dent recreation center assistants. These graduate assistantship or for some other type of financial students must fulfill the institutional obligations of aid must be fully admitted to a degree program. these assistantship programs and serve from Applicants should allow sufficient time for admis- September 1 until August 30 of the succeeding year. sions credentials to be assembled and for the For resident directors there is a monetary stipend graduate application to be processed. plus room and board for the fall and spring terms. For more information, students should contact the Office of Residence Life at 256-4266 or the Director of the Student Recreation Center at 256-4900.

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Financial Aid Programs seek financial aid through EOF are required to apply in Financial aid is available to graduate students advance of beginning their studies at Rowan who have been admitted as degree candidates, are University. Students wishing to apply for EOF assis- making satisfactory academic progress, intend to tance are strongly encouraged to contact the EOF register at least half-time, and fulfill the eligibility Office (256-4080) well before they begin their studies. requirements of the program for which they apply. William D. Ford Federal Direct For purposes of financial aid, the University has established that nine semester hours of course Stafford Loan (Formerly GSL) work constitutes full-time status. For information, This program is available to matriculation which contact the Financial Aid Office at 256-4250. the obligation exists. d students who file a free appli- cation for federal student aid and present a valid stu- Federal College Work Study (FWS) dent aid report to the Financial Aid Office. Students With funds supplied by the Federal government, must be citizens or eligible non-citizens of the United Rowan University provides jobs both on an off cam- States to be eligible. A graduate student who is pus during the academic year for students who qual- enrolled at least half-time and is making satisfactory ify. Students should indicate an interest for this pro- academic progress toward a degree or certificate gram on the FAFSA. Many work-study positions pro- may borrow up to $8,500 each academic year with a vide skills and experience, which will assist students cumulative amount of $65,000 (including undergrad- in their career development. Students can arrange uate amounts). If the student is eligible, the federal their hours to the time they have available to work. government may pay the interest until six months Hours worked cannot exceed 20 per week while after graduation or withdrawal from the University, at classes are in sessions or 30 per week when classes which time the borrower must begin to repay the are not held. For more information, check our web loan. Information on interest rates from this program site at: http://www.rowan.edu/studentaffairs/finan- are available from the Financial Aid Office. cialaid/types/work_study/index.html. New Jersey CLASS Loan Program Institutional Work Study Program (IWS) Students may borrow up to the full cost of atten- Students not eligible for the Federal Work Study dance (minus other financial assistance). Students (FWS) program and who are interested in employ- must be matriculated in a graduate program. For ment should apply through the Financial Aid Office more information see www.hesaa.org or contact for Institutional Work Study (IWS) opportunities. The the Financial Aid office at 256-4250. University offers student jobs during the academic year and summer. Positions vary from general office Veterans’ Benefits to pre-professional opportunities. Many work study Eligible veterans may receive financial assis- positions provide skills and experiences, which will tance in monthly payments based on dates and assist students in their career development. Students duration of service. Students interested in veter- can arrange their hours to the time they have avail- ans assistance should contact their local offices of able to work. Hours worked cannot exceed 20 per the Veterans Administration or the Office . week while classes are in sessions or 30 per week Scholarship Programs when classes are not held. For more information, Students seeking assistance through any of the check our web site at: http://www.rowan.edu/stu- following programs should contact the appropriate dentaffairs/financialaid/types/work_study/index.html. office as noted below. Educational Opportunity Fund Alumni Scholarships Graduate Grant (EOF) A limited number of Alumni Scholarships is Applicants must be New Jersey residents for 12 available each year. These are partial scholarships months prior to making application. To be eligible, the intended to help defray the costs of graduate edu- applicant must be a student from an economically cation. Contact the Alumni Office (256-4131). disadvantaged background who demonstrates finan- cial need. Applicants receiving an EOF graduate grant MST Scholarships need not have been EOF recipients as undergradu- A limited number of scholarships are available to ates. Grants in the amount of up to $4000 may be eligible students from minority racial and under-repre- awarded annually. Duration and amount of grants sented ethnic groups who qualify for admission to the depend on the course of study selected. Students who Master of Science in Teaching (MST) graduate degree program. Contact The Graduate School (256-4050). 24 COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

Edward J. Schoen, Dean grams whose careers are leading them to positions Bunce Hall of responsibility in business or industry. 856-256-4025 The M.B.A. program consists of 12 graduate [email protected] classes with nine required and two elective courses. Margaret Van Brunt, Assistant Dean The two elective courses allow the individual stu- Bunce Hall dent to tailor the academic program to meet his/her 856-256-4047 specific career development needs. Prospective stu- [email protected] dents who do not have the required foundation Richard Parker, Advisor courses may enroll as Pre-M.B.A. students while Bunce Hall completing the necessary foundation courses. 856-256-4013 Acceptance into the Pre-M.B.A. program does not [email protected] guarantee acceptance into the M.B.A. program. Admission Requirements for Pre-M.B.A. All Programs Offered applicants must submit a Pre-M.B.A. application and an official transcript of all undergraduate programs M.B.A., Master of Business attended. Applicants must have been awarded a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution Administration of higher learning, having achieved a minimum four- Richard Parker, M.B.A. Program Director year grade point average of 2.5 (out of 4.0) or a 2.8 Bunce Hall grade point average during the last 60 semester 856-256-4013 hours. The student may not receive less than a 2.80 [email protected] grade point average in all foundation courses. M.B.A. Office Admission Requirements for M.B.A. In addi- (856) 256-4025 tion to the University requirements for admission [email protected] to a graduate program, the following requirements The Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) must be met: program at Rowan University is fully accredited by 1. The applicant shall provide the Graduate AACSB International–The Association to Advance Management Admission Test (GMAT) score of Collegiate Schools of Business. It provides con- at least 450, taken within the last five years. temporary graduate business education to profes- sionals from diverse fields and academic back- 2. If professional (relevant management or super- grounds. The program prepares students as team visory) experience is being used as a basis for leaders and team players with effective interper- support of the applicant’s qualification, a letter sonal, oral, and written communication and group must be written by the applicant’s supervisor or process skills. The M.B.A. curriculum emphasizes by a responsible executive of the company critical thinking, quantitative analysis and comput- describing the applicant’s current position, ing applications, and the technological and inter- responsibilities and length of service. national nature of business. 3. The applicant shall provide evidence of ability The Rowan M.B.A. program offers small class to use a computer for word processing and sizes with an average student/faculty ratio of 15 to development of electronic spreadsheets. 1. M.B.A. classes are scheduled on evenings and Acceptable evidence may include a college Saturdays. The program attracts graduates from course transcript, CEU certificate, documents business, sciences, engineering and other pro- from the work site, or a personal written state- ment attesting to the proficiency attained.

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4. The applicant shall provide a written state- Business Electives 9 S.H. ment of career objectives. Elective courses permit the M.B.A. student to tailor the program to special needs for career 5. International applicants must complete an development. These elective courses can be international graduate application. focused in areas such as Accounting, Finance, All M.B.A. students must maintain a 3.0 GPA. Management, Marketing or MIS. Optional special- Students are expected to make steady progress izations are offered in Accounting, Finance, and toward the completion of their degree. Full-time Management. Students are also permitted to take students may complete the degree requirements in related elective courses from other Rowan gradu- 2 years. All students have a maximum of six years ate programs, such as economics engineering, to complete the program. public relations, and school administration. Electives outside the Rowan M.B.A. program must Foundation Course Requirements have the approval of the M.B.A. director. Approved (Subject to approval by program director) business elective courses include, but may not be Pre-M.B.A. Requirements: Students must limited to: present evidence of having completed undergradu- 0501.600 Special Topics in Business ate college courses equivalent to the Rowan cours- Administration es listed below: 0503.502 Advanced Managerial Accounting 0503.504 Seminar in Audinting • Foundations of Accounting (Equivalent to 0503.509 Intermediate Financial Accounting Financial & Managerial Accounting) 0503.510 Financial Statement Analysis • Principles of Economics: Global Perspectives 0504.512 Capital Budgeting (Equivalent to Macroeconomics and 0504.516 Issues in Finance Microeconomics) 0504.600 Investment/Portfolio Analysis • Calculus Techniques and Applications (or an 0506.501 Advanced Operations Management & Strategy equivalent) 0506.503 Organization Development • Statistics I (or an equivalent) 0506.601 Strategic Planning for Operating Managers • Principles of Marketing 0507.600 Business Forecasting • Operations Management 0509.600 International Marketing 0702.515 Electronic Commerce (Students may • Principles of Finance elect as many as two special topics courses.) Course Requirements for M.B.A. (Students may elect as many as three special topics courses.) Program Total 36 S.H. Required Courses 27 S.H. (All courses are 3 S.H. unless otherwise noted.) Specializations 0501.518 Integrative Managerial Skills Specializations are provided for students who 0503.500 Managerial Accounting desire a concentrated area of study related to their 0504.500 Managerial Finance career objectives. The student must take three 0506.500 Organization Behavior courses in the subject area of that specialization: 0506.501 Advanced Operations Management & Strategy Accounting: Choose three accounting courses 0506.502 International Business and Society (0503.###) from the approved electives. 0509.500 Marketing Management Finance: Choose three finance courses 0702.500 Issues in Management Information (0504.###) from the approved electives. Systems Management: Choose three management 0501.521 Integrative M.B.A. Seminar courses (0506.###) from the approved electives.

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Special Topics electives may be used as one of completed, the cumulative grade point average for the three courses in the specialization when the last 60 hours of undergraduate courses may be offered in the subject area of that specialization. recomputed with the inclusion of the grades received in the foundation courses. However, the student may not receive less than a 2.80 grade M.S., Accounting point average in all foundation courses. NOTE:M.S. in Accounting program is on hold pending upon New Jersey State 150-credit hour Admission Requirements for the M.S. requirement for the Certified Public Accounting examination, Certified Management in Accounting Accounting examination, and the Certified A. Applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree Internal Auditor examination. No applications are being accepted. In addition to the all-University requirements The description listed below describes the M.S. for admission to a graduate program, the fol- in Accounting program as it will be implemented to lowing minimum requirements must be met: prepare students for year 2005 CPA examination. 1. Students entering the program after The goal of the M.S. in Accounting program is to receiving a bachelor’s degree from a four- extend the financial/accounting education of qual- year college or university must meet the ified students with advanced study in each of the foundation course requirements cited major areas in the accounting field. It will provide below and earn greater than 800 in the a broad background for careers in the public, cor- following formula: porate, government, and non-profit areas of 100 x (GPA on a 4.00 scale) + GMAT score accounting. The program will fulfill the 150 credit- must be greater than 800. hour requirement by the State of New Jersey for the Certified Public Accounting (CPA) examination a. Student must have earned a minimum as well as the Certified Management Accounting of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) as an under- (CMA) examination and the Certified Internal graduate. Auditor (CIA) examination. Students may pursue b. Students must have scored at least either a full-time or a part-time course of study. 450 in the GMAT. Full-time students with an undergraduate account- ing major should be able to complete the program 2. If professional (relevant accounting or within one calendar year. financial) experience is being used as a basis for support of the applicant’s qualifi- Prospective students who have not met the cation, a letter must be written by the required foundation courses may enroll in the pre- applicant’s supervisor or by a responsible M.S. program while completing the necessary executive of the company describing the foundation courses. Acceptance into the Pre-M.S. applicant’s current position, responsibili- program does not guarantee acceptance into the ties, and length of service. M.S. program. 3. The applicant shall provide evidence of Admission Requirements for Pre-M.S. the ability to use a computer for word Applicants who have not completed the processing and development of electronic required undergraduate foundation courses listed spreadsheets. Acceptable evidence may below may apply to a pre-M.S. in Accounting pro- include a college course transcript, CEU gram by submitting a pre-M.S. application and offi- certificate, documents from the work site, or a personal written statement attesting cial transcript(s) of all undergraduate programs to proficiency attained. attended. Pre-M.S. applicants must have been awarded a baccalaureate degree from an accredit- Meeting the above criteria does not guaran- ed institution of higher learning, having achieved a tee acceptance into the M.S. in Accounting minimum four-year grade point average of 2.5 (out program. of 4.0) or a 2.80 grade point average during the last 60 semester hours. As the foundation courses are

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B. Undergraduate Rowan University Students Legal Environment of Business Students may apply for admission into the MS Management or Accounting Information in Accounting program upon completion of Systems their junior year at Rowan University. The stu- 3. The following undergraduate accounting dent must meet the following requirements: courses are required: 1. Be a matriculated student with a major in Principles of Financial Accounting Accounting at Rowan University Principles of Managerial Accounting 2. Completed a minimum of 30 credits at (Foundations of Accounting can be substituted Rowan University for both Principle courses) Intermediate Accounting I 3. Completed Intermediate Accounting I & II Intermediate Accounting II 4. Achieved a 3.0 GPA at the end of their Cost Accounting junior year Concepts in Federal Taxation 5. Score at least 475 in the GMAT Many applicants to the M.S. program will have completed some (or all) of these foundation courses With permission of the program advisor and at the undergraduate level. Undergraduate founda- the Dean of The Graduate School, admit- tion courses completed with a grade of C+ or better ted students may take one graduate will be applied to meet the foundation requirements. course in their senior year, which will only be applied to the graduate degree. Course Requirements for the M.S. in Foundation Course Requirements Accounting Completion of the graduate courses in the MS in Required Courses 24 S.H. Accounting program necessitates that students (All courses are 3 S.H. unless otherwise noted.) have a strong background in the fields of econom- 0503.507 Government and Not-for-Profit ics, management, business, law, marketing, math- Accounting ematics, and accounting. To insure that students 0503.506 Advanced Domestic and have this background and have the necessary pre- International Accounting requisites to take the graduate MS courses, the 0503.504 Seminar in Auditing undergraduate courses listed below are required 0503.503 Corporate and Partnership Taxes of all applicants: 0503.502 Advanced Managerial Accounting 0503.508 Seminar and Research in 1. The following undergraduate economics and Accounting mathematics courses are required: 0504.500 Managerial Finance Macroeconomics and Microeconomics One of the following three finance courses may be taken as the Calculus finance elective: Statistics I and Statistics II 0504.512 Capital Budgeting 0504.600 Investments/Portfolio Analysis 2. The following undergraduate management, 0504.516 Issues in Finance law, and finance courses are required: Business Electives 6 S.H. Principles of Management Elective courses permit the M.S. student to tai- or lor the program to special needs for career devel- Organizational Behavior opment. Electives outside the Rowan Business program must have the approval of the M.S. pro- Principles of Marketing gram director. Principles of Finance Total 30 S.H.

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Craig Monroe, Dean Programs Offered Bozorth Hall 856-256-4340 The College of Communication offers two Master [email protected] of Arts degree programs: Public Relations and Writing. Students can choose a specialized area Linda C. Sweeten, Assistant Dean for within each of these programs, such as corporate Administration public relations or school public relations in the Bozorth Hall Public Relations program and corporate communi- 856-256-4337 cation, composition studies, or journalism/creative [email protected] writing in the Writing program. Esther J. Mummert, Assistant to the Dean, Advising M.A., Public Relations Bozorth Hall 856-256-4090 Janice Rowan, Chair [email protected] Hawthorn Hall (856)256-4096 Graduate programs in the College of [email protected] Communication offer students the opportunity to expand and hone their skills as writers and prob- Certificate of Graduate Study in Writing: lem-solvers for the Information Age. With a mix of Composition & Rhetoric theoretically informed and practice-driven classes, Diane Penrod, Program Advisor students acquire important research and writing Bozorth Hall techniques that advance their professional and 856-256-4330 personal goals in an increasingly complex and [email protected] diverse society. The major goals of this program are to: The College of Communication graduate courses 1. enhance professionals’ knowledge of contem- are designed to provide students with challenging porary issues and practices in composition and rewarding activities that enhance their profes- and rhetoric sional development. The faculty in the College of Communication graduate programs is committed 2. form a learning community of professionals to produce an articulate and informed citizenry. and educators dedicated to improving their Opportunities exist for graduate students to learn writing abilities more about cutting-edge technology, the ethical 3. provide a forum in the tri-state area for an practices of communication practitioners, as well exchange of ideas about evolving standards as work with professional publications. In addition, and strategies in the field of writing numerous outreach programs provide students with practical application that relates to their After completing this certificate program, stu- courses of study. dents will be able to: Students who graduate from the College of 1. articulate the historical evolution of the field Communication master’s degree programs are of composition and rhetoric since its inception leaders in the communication industry, attend doc- 2. apply critical principles and theories in the toral or M.F.A. programs to further their studies, or field of composition and rhetoric to the writ- become successful freelance authors and public ing experience relations practitioners.

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3. conduct advanced research in the field of The program emphasizes real-world applications composition and rhetoric using on-line and of the theories and techniques learned and fea- printed materials tures a modular approach, which allows students to take courses with varying credits, taught by 4. participate actively in the assessment and full-time faculty and adjunct faculty practitioners review of current writing practices who are experts in their fields. 5. understand and apply current technology in the writing process Admission Requirements 6. initiate positive changes in writing curricula In addition to the all-University requirements for that reflect cutting-edge trends in composition admission to a graduate program, it must be noted and rhetoric. that students who succeed in this program need to write well. Therefore, candidates must submit Requirements: writing samples and may be asked to complete a 0601.555 Writing for Electronic writing task when appearing for an admissions Communities interview. While a high undergraduate GPA aver- 0601.549 Issues in Composition age and a high GRE verbal score speak well for the Studies 0601.556 Assessment of Writing candidate, these things do not guarantee admis- Total 9 S.H. sion into the program. Prior to admission to Rowan, students need to have taken a course in publication layout and design. If not, the course M.A., Public Relations must be taken before completing the program and Donald Bagin, Program Advisor does not count toward the 33 semester hours of Bozorth Hall the program. 856-256-4332 Course Requirements [email protected] Students should make their first course Public M.A., Public Relations Relations Overview or School Public Relations. Donald Bagin, Program Advisor Either course will let students know if they might Bozorth Hall enjoy a career in this field and if they have the abil- 856-256-4332 ity necessary to succeed in public relations. Two [email protected] other courses that students should take early in the This program leads to a master’s degree in public program are: Techniques in Communication and relations. It will equip students to serve as a full- Introduction to Communication Research. The time or part-time director of communications and overview course and these two courses are public relations for corporations, businesses, required for enrollment in Seminar and Internship. industries, schools, colleges, and non-profit organ- Full-time students may take the Seminar and izations. It also enables the graduate to work in Internship at the same time as the previously listed public relations and advertising firms. courses. It is possible for full-time students to com- plete the degree requirements in a calendar year. Some graduates use the degree as a stepping stone to a doctorate in communications; others The Seminar must be taken in the fall-spring apply their skills in positions that require excellent sequence. All of the courses are offered in the writers or presenters. A number of graduates have evening. To obtain a M.A. in PR, students must become executive directors for non-profit organiza- maintain a 3.0 GPA, pass a comprehensive exam, tions and others have become CEOs of small and and write an approved thesis. large businesses because of their ability to work with and motivate people.

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Sequence of Courses Suggested Summer Session - Corporate Track The following are suggested courses for either the Modules (variable credit) corporate or educational track. If you are not a full- Suggested Fall Semester - Educational Track time student, do not sign up for Seminar or 0898.503 School PR (3 s.h.) Internship prior to completing PR Overview or 0601.547 Techniques in School PR, Techniques in Communication and Intro Communication (3 s.h.) to Communication Research (Fall only). You must 0601.550 Intro to Communication complete or be enrolled in Seminar to take the Research (3 s.h.) comprehensive exam. If you currently practice PR, 0601.620 Seminar (3 s.h.) you may be exempt from 3 of the required 6 s.h. of 0601.610 Internship (3 s.h.) Internship. Suggested Spring Semester - Educational Track Basic Public Relations Core 0601.553 Case Studies (1 s.h.) (required for both tracks) 21-24 S.H. 0601.544 PR Planning (2 s.h.) 0601.551 Public Relations Overview* 0821.502 Foundations of Educational (Corporate) Policy Making (3 s.h.) OR Graduate Psychology course (3 s.h.) 0898.503 School Public Relations* Modules (6 s.h.) (Educational) Summer Session - Educational Track *Take either course. DO NOT TAKE BOTH. Modules (variable credit) 0601.547 Techniques in Communication (3 s.h.) Modules 0601.550 Introduction to Modules are mini-classes carrying less than three Communication Research credits and meet only part of the semester. (3 s.h.) Modules focus on a specific topic and are .5 cred- 0601.553 Grad Case Studies in Public its unless otherwise noted. Relations (1 s.h.) Writing Modules 0601.544 Public Relations Planning 0601.506 Newswriting (2 s.h.) 0601.507 Tightening Writing and 0601.620 Seminar in Public Relations Translating from Jargon to (6 s.h.) Comfortable Language 0601.610 Internship in Public Relations 0601.508 Writing Effective Newsletter (3-6 s.h.) and Brochure Copy Suggested Fall Semester - Corporate Track 0601.509 Writing Leads That Get 0601.551 PR Overview (3 s.h.) Attention 0601.547 Techniques in 0601.510 Writing Reports, Letters, and Communication (3 s.h.) Memos 0601.550 Intro to Communication 0601.511 Writing Speeches Research (3 s.h.) 0601.512 Interviewing Techniques and 0601.620 Seminar (3 s.h.) Research Organization 0601.610 Internship (3 s.h.) 0601.513 Feature Writing Suggested Spring Semester - Corporate 0601.514 Persuasive Writing Track Public Relations Modules 0601.553 Case Studies (1 s.h.) 0601.524 Fundraising and 0601.544 PR Planning (2 s.h.) Development (1.5 s.h.) 0601.620 Seminar (3 s.h.) 0601.525 Making Effective 0601.610 Internship (3 s.h.) Presentations Modules (3 s.h.) 0601.526 Planning and Conducting Workshops and Conferences 0601.527 Planning and Conducting Special Events 0601.528 Communicating with Special Publics

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0601.529 Using Advertising to Your Best Advantage M.A., Writing 0601.530 Internal Communications in Diane Penrod, Program Advisor Organizations Hawthorn Hall 0601.531 Media Planning and Buying 856-256-4330 0601.532 Media Relations [email protected] 0601.533 Crisis PR 0601.534 Small Group The M.A. in Writing program is an interdisciplinary Communications approach to written communication. All students 0601.535 Interpersonal in the program share four required courses before Communications deciding on a specialization to follow. 0601.536 PR Law/Ethics (1 s.h.) 0601.537 Contemporary PR Challenges Individuals who are seeking a graduate degree (1 s.h.) that concentrates solely on Composition Studies, 0601.538 Legislative Liaison for PR Journalism, Creative Writing, or Communication Practitioners Studies should consider applying to programs that 0601.539 Client Relationships 0601.540 Marketing Communications specialize in those areas. The degree’s emphasis 0601.541 Understanding and Writing is on application, but theories and techniques Grant Proposals related to writing are also presented to offer stu- 0601.552 Organizational PR and dents a solid background in writing for various Management (1.5 s.h.) audiences. Mass Media and Public Opinion Modules This program prepares students for teaching writ- 0699.521 How Media Affect Us (1 s.h.) ing at the post-secondary level, for career 0699.522 How Opinions and Attitudes advancement in journalism, for professional Are Formed and Changed: enrichment through creative writing or for careers Persuasion Techniques in corporate communication. Some graduate stu- (1 s.h.) dents may use this degree in preparation for earn- 0699.523 How Polls and Surveys Work: ing a doctorate in English, composition studies, How to Conduct Them (1 s.h.) creative writing, or communication and journalism. Electronic Media Modules 0601.516 Using Film in Public Admission Requirements Relations In addition to the University requirements for 0601.517 Working with Radio and TV admission to graduate programs, all candidates (1 s.h.) must: 0601.519 Using Audio/Visuals in Public Relations 1. exhibit an interest in writing 0601.520 Preparing Effective Displays 2. submit an 8-10 page writing sample (materi- and Exhibits als of their choosing) 3. appear for an admissions interview at the dis- cretion of the Graduate Program Advisor and the program’s Admissions Committee. Most applicants to the M.A. in Writing program will have an undergraduate degree or a strong background in English, communication, journalism, creative writing or rhetoric; however, graduates of other disciplines (such as business, the sciences, engineering, psychology, law, and education) are also encouraged to apply.

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Course Requirements Course Offerings All students in the program take four required (All courses carry 3 semester credit hours unless courses (Core I: Theories and Techniques for otherwise designated) Writers, Core II: Research for Writers, and Seminar Required courses (all students) 12 S.H. I and II) totaling 12 credit hours. Students spend an 0601.554 Core I: Theories and additional 12 credit hours pursuing personal inter- Techniques for Writers ests in one of the following three areas of special- 0601.559 Core II: Research for Writers ization: corporation communication, composition 0601.561 Seminar I studies, or journalism and creative writing. Six 0601.571 Seminar II hours of graduate study include an interdiscipli- Composition Studies Track 12 S.H. nary component, which may be taken in any appro- 0601.546 Contemporary Rhetoric priate graduate program at Rowan University or at 0601.549 Issues in Composition a different university. The remaining 3 credit hours Studies are devoted to completing a thesis, portfolio of 0601.555 Writing for Electronic Communities publishable works or major project to demonstrate 0601.556 Assessment of Writing student expertise in the area of specialization. The 0601.560 Managerial Communication Thesis/Project component will be guided by the 0601.564 Information Architecture Graduate Program Advisor and each student’s 0601.618 Special Topics (courses vary) Thesis Advisor through the Seminar I and Seminar 0601.560 Managerial Communication II courses. Creative Writing/Journalism Track 12 S.H. Note:Students interested in pursuing the teaching 0601.557 Advanced Feature Writing of writing at a two-year/community college should for Print Media apply to the Master of Arts in Writing program at 0601.558 Advanced Fiction Workshop this time. For more information on this track, 0601.618 Special Topics (courses vary) please contact the Graduate Program Advisor. 0602.505 Poetry Workshop 0602.510 Writing for Broadcast Sequence of Courses 0602.515 Literary Journalism Students are expected to complete the Core I and 0602.520 Writing the Novel Core II requirements within the first 12 credit hours 0602.521 Writing the Nonfiction Book of the program. In addition, Core I should be taken 0602.522 Nonfiction Workshop before Core II. Core I is offered in the fall semes- Interdisciplinary Component ters. Core II is offered in the spring semesters. (Electives) 6 S.H. Seminar I should be taken in the spring before With the approval of the graduate program beginning the thesis or project. Seminar II should advisor, students may select courses from be taken the semester the student is working on one of the tracks in the Master’s program, his or her thesis or project. from other Rowan graduate programs, or from approved graduate courses from anoth- er university to fulfill this requirement.

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Carol Sharp, Dean Master of Arts Basic Professional Robinson Hall Component 856-256-4750 [email protected] All master of arts education programs require a component in basic professional study. These Mark Meyers, Associate Dean studies provide the student with a set of contexts Robinson Hall for understanding educational problems at a 856-256-4753 broader level than required in intital preparatory [email protected] programs. In most graduate programs, a minimum The College of Education provides an intellectu- of one course in the research methods and educa- ally rigorous and challenging environment for the tional statistics area. Additional choices are also professional preparation of leaders in education available in basic curriculum study. and selected health-related services. Built upon a Basic professional component requirements liberal education, the programs in the College vary among programs. Students are advised to combine learning in diverse settings with personal consult individual program descriptions and/or and collective study that promotes professional program advisers for specific information. achievement and personal fulfillment. The overarching theme of the graduate pro- Research Methods and grams in the College of Education is “Educator as Educational Statistics Reflective Practitioner, Scholar, Leader.” The goals 0824.501 Procedures & Evaluation in of all programs are based on this theme. The grad- Research uate programs in the College of Education have 0824.561 Statistics in Educational been designed to integrate and address the fol- Research lowing areas: 2006.533 Tests & Measurement or 1. advocacy for education in a democracy 0825.516 Applied Tests & Measurement 2. assessment Historical, Philosophical, and Social Foundations 3. collaborative approaches to problem solving 0821.502 Foundations of Educational 4. communication skills Policy Making 0821.527 Historical and Philosophical 5. cutting-edge curriculum Foundations of Education 6. a commitment to fulfill the educational needs 0821.530 Foundations of Multi-Cultural of diverse populations Education 7. ethical practices in professional activities Educational and Developmental 8. application of effective research skills Psychology 0822.510 Theories of Learning 9. integration of appropriate technology 0822.512 Educational Psychology 10. application of theory in professional practice 0822.586 Psychology of Motivation & Learning 2009.587 Adolescent Psychology 2009.511 Child Psychology 2009.589 Psychology of Human Relationships

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II. Elementary Core 6 S.H. Programs Offered 0802.511 Learning Community Classrooms M.A., Elementary School Teaching 0802.536 Elementary School Curriculum 0802.550 Analysis of Classroom Teacher Louis Molinari, Program Advisor Behavior Robinson Hall 856-256-4500 x3803 III. Elective 3 S.H. [email protected] 0823.510 Curriculum Development in Early This program is designed for advanced study by Childhood Programs elementary school teachers beyond the level that 0830.554 Teaching Reading in the Elementary is required for initial certification. The program School provides certified teachers with deeper insights into professional practice and fosters the acquisi- IV. Area of Emphasis - (Choose one area) tion of specialized knowledge and skills relating to INSTRUCTIONAL EMPHASIS 12 S.H. teaching and learning in the elementary curricular (Choose three from the following) areas. 0802.511 Learning Community Classrooms There are five prescribed curriculum emphasis 0802.537 Contemporary Curriculum areas: Processes/Social Studies 1. Instruction 0802.538 Contemporary Curriculum Processes/Science 2. Mathematics 0802.539 Contemporary Curriculum Processes/Elementary 3. Language arts Language Arts 4. Computer education 0802.540 Contemporary Curriculum Processes/Elementary Math 5. Curriculum leadership 0802.542 Linguistic Emphasis of Language Each applicant is expected to choose one of the Arts Teaching prescribed areas of curriculum emphasis or, with 1601.502 Survey of Children’s Literature the help of the advisor, construct a specific, per- (Choose one from the following) sonalized emphasis such as Early Childhood edu- 0833.530 Computer Asst. Instruction cation or Environmental Science education. or Computing Education Elective (approval of Additional Admission Requirements advisor required) In addition to those minimum requirements list- ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS EMPHASIS 12 S.H. ed by the University for admission to graduate 0802.540 Contemporary Curriculum study, this program has additional requirements: Processes/Math 1. Interview with the program advisor 0802.552 Piaget and Elementary School Mathematics 2. A Standard Teaching Certificate in the appro- 0802.556 Principals of Identification and priate field Treatment of Mathematic Deficiencies Course Requirements (Choose one from the following) I. Basic Professional Component 6 S.H. 0802.517 Clinical Experiences in Choose one course each from the Historical, Elementary School Mathematics Philosophical and Social Foundations bank and 0833.521 Instructional Computer the Educational and Developmental Psychology Languages: LOGO bank. (Confer with program advisor.) 1703.600 Topics in Elementary School Mathematics* *(This course and additional courses may be required if insufficient background is deter- mined by advisor.)

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ELEM. LANGUAGE ARTS EMPHASIS 12 S.H. 0824.561 Statistics in Educational Research (Choose three from the following) 2006.533 Tests and Measurements 0802.539 Contemporary Curriculum Processes/Language Arts TOTAL 36 S.H. 0802.551 Diagnostic Teaching and Evaluation of Basic Language M.A., Educational Technology Arts Skills Louis Molinari, Program Advisor 0802.542 Linguistic Emphasis of Language Robinson Hall Arts Teaching 856-256-4500 x3803 0833.525 Instructional Applications of [email protected] Word Processing and Data Management The Master of Arts presents a cohesive set of 1601.502 Survey of Children’s Literature courses and learning experiences that focus on current topics in the field of Educational COMPUTER EDUCATION EMPHASIS 12 S.H. Technology. It is designed for practicing teachers, 0833.510 Computers and the Curriculum as well as educational specialists who want to 0833.530 Computer Asst. Instruction develop instructional and technical expertise in 0833.574 Multimedia and Hypermedia for the field of educational technology. The program is Teachers designed to contribute to the continuing improve- (Choose one from the following) ment of k-12 teachers and related personnel. It 0833.521 Instructional Computer concentrates on the positive effects that technolo- Languages: LOGO gy will have on teaching and learning. The Master Computing Education Elective of Arts provides a theoretical and practical base (approval of advisor required) for using educational technology to further the 0833.572 Special Topics: Internet in the goals of education by promoting: Classroom 0833.572 Special Topics: Desk Top 1. The development of skills through inquiry ori- Publishing in Educational ented activities using computers and other Environment information technologies to collect, analyze 0833:572 Special Topics: Electronic Portfolio and display information. Assessment 2. The art of interfacing people and technology CURRICULUM EMPHASIS 12 S.H. in effective and creative ways emphasizing 0829.550 Public School Curriculum authentic problems and real tasks. or 0823.510 Curriculum Development in 3. The use of technology to support and Early Childhood Programs enhance teaching, learning and administra- 0829.580 Fundamentals of Curriculum tion. Development 4. The critical examination of the impact of 0829.547 Curriculum Theory technology on education and culture. (Choose one from the following) The program will also attempt to meet the needs 0829.590 Curriculum Evaluation of non-teaching, certified professionals (e.g., school 0828.546 Educational Organization and district resources and supervisory personnel) who Leadership wish to further their development in selected educa- 0833.510 Computers and Curriculum tional areas of Educational Technology. 0802.511 Learning Community Classrooms This 36 semester hour program is offered by the V. Research and Seminar 9 S.H. College of Education through the Elementary / (Choose one from the following) Early Childhood Department at Rowan University. 0802.600 Seminar in Elementary Teaching 0802.601 Seminar in Elementary Teaching 0824.501 Procedures and Evaluation in Research (recommended)

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Additional Admission Requirements 0833.521 Instructional Computer Languages: In addition to those minimum requirements list- Logo ed by the University for admission to graduate 0833.560 Instructional Applications of Word study, this program has additional requirements: Processing and Data Management 0833.572 Special Topics in Educational 1. Interview with program advisor Computing 2. Standardized test 1011.540 Still &Video Photography for Educators 3. Teaching certificate or equivalent 0833.584 Desktop Publishing in the Educational Environment Course Requirements 0833.585 Internet in the Classroom I. Core Studies - 18 Semester Hours 0833.587 New Directions in Educational Technology FOUNDATIONS BANK 3 S.H. 0821.502 Foundations of Educational TOTAL 36 S.H. Policy Making M.A., Environmental Education and PSYCHOLOGY BANK 3 S.H. 2006.540 Psychological Concepts of Conservation Human-Computer Interaction Gary Patterson, Program Advisor Robinson Hall CURRICULUM BANK 3 S.H. 856-256-4500 x3801 0833.510 Computers and the Curriculum [email protected] RESEARCH METHODS AND The public schools, agencies and institutions of SEMINAR 9 S.H. New Jersey responded to the need to prepare 0824.501 Procedures and Evaluation in Research environmentally informed citizens by promoting 0833.588 Research Seminar in Educational and requiring programs in environmental educa- Technology I tion and conservation. Interest in environmental 0833.589 Research Seminar in Educational quality has focused society’s attention on the Technology II development of ecologically sound knowledge and environmentally concerned attitudes. II. Focus Area - 18 Semester Hours The demand for personnel with skills in this Elementary/Secondary area has grown with the increasing federal, state REQUIRED 12 S.H. and local support of environmental programs. 0808.540 Technology for Students with Recent federal and state laws mandating specific Special Needs environmental curricula for public schools and the 0821.540 Computers and Related general public have opened new career opportuni- Technology in the Secondary ties to those with the appropriate training. Classroom or The student in environmental education brings 0833.583 Computers and Related together knowledge, processes and perspectives Technology in the Elementary from various departments and disciplines. This Classroom interdisciplinary approach helps to prepare students 0833.580 Introduction to Educational Technology to address environmental problems and the devel- opment of environmental education programs. 0833.574 Multimedia/Hypermedia for Teachers Additional Admission Requirements CHOOSE ANY TWO ELECTIVES FROM THE In addition to the requirements of the University FOLLOWING 6 S.H. for admission to graduate study, this program 0601.550 Writing for Electronic requires an interview with the program advisor. Communities New Jersey state teacher certification is not a 0701.560 Computing Environments in requirement for admission to this program. Education

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Course Requirements M.A., Higher Education I. Basic Professional Component 6 S.H. Burton R. Sisco, Advisor 0824.501 Procedures in Evaluation and Robinson Hall Research 856-256-4500 x 3717 Choice from Professional Bank in [email protected] consultation with advisor This program has two tracks: (1) administration and (2) instruction. The administration track is II. Required Core Courses 18 S.H. intended to serve individuals employed in a higher 0896.501 Introduction to Environmental education setting who wish to increase their Education knowledge and skills as well as those who seek 0896.503 Developing Curriculum Guides and Materials for Environmental an entry level position in a two year or four year Education Programs college or university. 0896.505 Environmental Conservation Full-time students in the administration track Workshop may complete the program in two years, excluding 0896.515 Environmental Issues and Actions summers, by following a highly sequenced pattern 0896.600 Environmental Education Seminar I of course enrollments. Part-time students may 0896.601 Environmental Education also enroll in the administration track and will be Seminar II advised regarding the sequencing of courses in order to complete the program in four years or III. Specialization/Electives 12 S.H. less. The administration track consists of twelve 0896.502 Trends in Environmental courses (36 s. h.) of course work. Education Programs 0896.506 Practicum in Marine Environments The instructional track is intended to serve those individuals who seek adjunct or full-time 0896.507 Practicum in Woodland Environments instructor positions primarily at a two-year col- 0896.508 Practicum in Urban Environments lege, in the following selected disciplines: read- 0896.509 Environmental Land Use ing, mathematics, computer science, and English Resources and Recreation as a Second Language (ESL). Limited opportunities and/or to pursue specializations in biology or chemistry Other environmental/leadership courses offered and physics are also available, and individuals who in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, are interested in pursuing these opportunities must Economics, Communication, and Business discuss them with the program advisor. Depending Administration may be considered after consul- on the selected specialization, the instructional tation with program advisor. track consists of 31-37 semester hours of course work, including a one-semester instructional intern- TOTAL 36 S.H. ship. Admission Requirement In addition to the University requirements for admission to a graduate program, a personal inter- view may be required. Graduation Requirements As part of the requirements for the award of the master’s degree, students must complete a research project on a topic approved by the pro- gram advisor. Students in the administration track are required to complete a two-semester 300 clock-hour clinical experience (150 clock hours each semester) within the courses, Seminar/Internship in Higher Education

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Administration I and II. Students in the instruction- 0826.526 Individual Counseling Procedures al track are required to pass a comprehensive 0826.582 Career Counseling and examination in the teaching specialization area as Development well as a one-semester clinical experience in the 0827.621 Student Services in Higher course entitled, Seminar/Internship in Higher Education Education Instruction. 0827.623 Planning and Resource Allocation in Higher Education Advising 0827.625 Change in Higher Education The academic advisors for the administration 0827.741 Current Issues in Higher Education and teaching specializations are: 0827.742 The Curriculum of Higher Education Administration/Instruction Dr. Burton Sisco 0827.746 Higher Education Governance Computer Science Dr. Jennifer Kay 0827.749 Human Resource Development English as a Second Dr. Jacqueline 0828.706 Diversity and Educational Leadership Language (ESL) Benevento 0829.503 Teaching Adult Learners Mathematics Dr. Marcus Wright 2005.623 Social Psychology Reading Dr. Cindi Hasit Students may also select courses from the College Matriculated students must consult with their of Communication that are offered in modular for- academic advisor before selecting specialization mat, including: courses. A list of courses prescribed by the aca- 0601.511 Writing Speeches (0.5 s.h.) demic advisor must be given to the program coordi- 0601.517 Working with Radio nator for placement in the student’s program folder. and TV (1.5 s.h.) 0601.524 Fundraising and Development Course Requirements (1.5 s.h.) 0601.530 Internal Communications in Administration Component Organizations (0.5 s.h.) REQUIRED CORE COURSES 0601.532 Media Relations (0.5 s.h.) Students are required to enroll in all five (5) of 0601.533 Crisis Public Relations (0.5 s.h.) the following required core courses: 0601.536 Public Relations Law and Ethics 0806.605 Higher Education in America (1.0 s.h.) 0824.501 Procedures and Evaluation in 0601.538 Legislative Liaison for Public Research Relations Practitioners (0.5 s.h.) 0827.620 Legal Issues in Higher Education 0601.540 Marketing Communication (0.5 s.h.) 0827.637 Higher Education Administration RELATED ELECTIVE COURSES 0827.737 The College Student: Students may select a total of six (6) semester Issues and Support Programs hours of free, related graduate elective courses. RESTRICTED ELECTIVE COURSES These courses must receive the prior approval of Students must select a minimum of three (3) the program advisor. courses from the following bank of restricted CAPSTONE REQUIREMENTS elective courses: Students are required to enroll in the following 0506.503 Organization Development two (2) capstone courses: 0601.551 Public Relations Overview 0827.628 Seminar/Internship in Higher 0806.606 Selected Topics in Higher Education Education Administration I * 0821.530 Foundations of Multi-Cultural 0827.629 Seminar/Internship in Higher Education Education Administration II* 0824.503 Quantitative Analysis in Educational Research * includes master’s thesis or major action research report 0824.707 Applied Analysis for Educational Leadership Total (minimum) 36 credits 0824.709 Issues in Survey Research 0826.509 Group Counseling in Student Instructional Component Personnel Services PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION 13 CREDITS

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0806.603 Seminar/Internship in Higher Track II Education Instruction * Track II is designed to prepare candidates for 0806.605 Higher Education in America the Learning Disabilities Teacher/Consultant certi- 0824.501 Procedures & Evaluation in fication. Students in this track work in collabora- Research tion with other members of a child study team. 0829.503 Teaching Adult Learners PROFESSIONAL/ACADEMIC Track III SPECIALIZATION 18-24 S.H. Track III is designed for graduate students who Students wishing to matriculate in the teaching wish to facilitate learning for young children with specializations of mathematics, computer sci- developmental delays and disabilities. ence, or in a teaching specialization in one of the hard sciences, must possess the correspon- Additional Admission Requirements ding baccalaureate degree. In addition to those minimum requirements list- Within the scope of the academic specialization, ed by the University for admission to graduate students must undertake a major research or thesis study, this program has the following require- project and pass a comprehensive examination. ments: Total 31-37 S.H. 1. A New Jersey standard teaching certificate * The Seminar/Internship in Higher Education 2. Evidence of effective teaching experience Instruction must be taken in the student’s final (Tracks I and III, one year; Track II, two years) semester. 3. Program committee interview M.A., Learning Disabilities 4. Writing sample (completed at interview) Sharon Davis-Bianco, Program Advisor Robinson Hall Course Requirements 856-256-4500 x3796 [email protected] Track I The Master’s degree in Learning Disabilities is I. BASIC PROFESSIONAL COMPONENT 6-9 S.H. an innovative program which provides motivated Required (1 only) teachers with the knowledge and skills needed to 0821.502 Foundations of Educational meet the multitude of challenges found in both Policymaking regular and special education classrooms. All 0821.527 Historical and Philosophical three tracks in the program, each with a specific Foundations of Education focus, are designed to prepare classroom teachers 0821.530 Foundations of Multicultural to meet the needs of children with learning dis- Education abilities. Collaborative clinically-based and field- Elective Choices based experiences are included in each track. This 0829.580 Fundamentals of Curriculum program is nationally accredited (NCATE and CEC). Development 2006.533 Tests and Measurements Track I or Track I is for students who wish to attain an 0825.516 Applied Tests and Measurement advanced degree that will enable them to better 0822.512 Educational Psychology meet the needs of individuals experiencing learn- 0824.501 Procedures and Evaluation in ing difficulties in a regular or special classroom Research setting. It may also lead to the Teacher of the 0822.586 Psychology of Motivation and Disabled endorsement issued by the State of Learning New Jersey. 0822.510 Theories of Learning

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II. SPECIALIZATION 21-24 S.H. III. SEMINAR AND RESEARCH 6 S.H. 0808.555 Education and Psychology of 0818.600-601 Seminar in Learning Exceptional Learners Disabilities I and II 0818.520 Neurological Bases of Educational IV. ELECTIVES (PREDETERMINED) 6 S.H. Disorders 0818.503 Foundations of Learning TOTAL 42 S.H. Disabilities Track III 0818.504 Assessment of Learning Disabilities (Fall only) I. BASIC PROFESSIONAL COMPONENT 6-9 S.H. 0818.505 Correction of Learning Required (1 only): Disabilities (Spring only) 0821.502 Foundations of Educational 0818.650 Clinical Experience in Learning Policymaking Disabilities* 0821.527 Historical and Philosophical III. SEMINAR AND RESEARCH 6 S.H. Foundations of Education 0818.600-601 Seminars in Learning 0821.530 Foundations of Multicultural Disabilities I and II Education Other Choices: IV. ELECTIVES 0-6 S.H. 0829.580 Fundamentals of Curriculum (as approved by advisor) Development TOTAL 36-42 S.H. 2006.533 Tests and Measurements or Track II 0825.516 Applied Tests and Measurements This track requires a letter from applicant’s prin- cipal or supervisor attesting to a minimum of 0822.512 Educational Psychology two years of effective teaching experience by 0824.501 Procedures and Evaluation in the applicant. Research 0822.586 Psychology of Motivation and I. BASIC PROFESSIONAL COMPONENT 9 S.H. Learning Required: 0821.530 Foundations of Multicultural II. SPECIALIZATION 21-24 S.H. Education 0808.555 Education & Psychology of 0825.516 Applied Tests and Measurements Exceptional Learners 0822.586 Psychology of Motivation and 0818.540 Motor Development in Young Learning Children with Disabilities or 2010.625 Physiological Psychology 0822.510 Theories of Learning or 0818.520 Neurological Bases of Educational II. SPECIALIZATION 21 S.H. Disorders 0808.555 Education & Psychology of 0818.550 Foundations of Early Exceptional Learners Childhood/Special Education 0818.520 Neurological Bases of Educational 0818.545 Language Development in Young Disorders Children with Disabilities 0818.503 Foundations of Learning 2006.631 Testing of the Preschool Child Disabilities 0818.650 Clinical Experience in Learning 0818.504 Assessment of Learning Disability* Disabilities (Fall only) 0818.505 Correction of Learning Disabilities III. SEMINAR AND RESEARCH 6 S.H. (Spring only) 0818.600 Seminar in Learning Disabilities I 0818.650 Clinical Experience in Learning 0818.601 Seminar in Learning Disabilities II Disabilities* IV. ELECTIVES 6 S.H. TOTAL 36-42 S.H.

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*matriculated students only and permission of The M.S.T. program is both a cognitive and clin- advisor required ical program. The cognitive program is comprised of courses that offer the knowledge and skills nec- Learning Disabilities essary for beginning teachers. The clinical compo- Teacher/Consultant Certification nent is a supervised observation and internship sequence in public school classroom. The M.S.T. Sharon Davis-Bianco, Program Advisor students form and function throughout the pro- Robinson Hall gram as a cohort group. 856-256-4500 x3796 The M.S.T. program is presently offered as a [email protected] full-time program only. The program cycle includes Students who have already completed a mas- four consecutive terms beginning with a summer ter’s degree in Learning Disabilities or a related term and concluding after a second summer term. field may apply for admission to the program lead- This graduate program requires admission for the ing to certification as a Learning Disabilities summer term. The M.S.T. program has an early Teacher/Consultant. The departmental admissions admissions deadline of November 15. The M.S.T. committee will determine the appropriateness of spring application deadline to submit all materials, the applicant’s master’s degree if in a related area. including relevant test scores, is April 1st. An individual transcript analysis will determine Applicants applying for early admission must have courses necessary for the certificate. an overall grade point average of 2.75 or higher. Admission requirements to this certificate pro- No applicant with an overall grade point average gram are the same as the admission requirements below 2.50 will be considered for admission. The for the master’s degree in Learning Disabilities, M.S.T. program has a limited enrollment, contact except the GRE test is not required. the program advisor for further information con- cerning the available number of admissions into M.S., Teaching each track. Marianne B. Cinaglia, Program Advisor Additional Admission Requirements Robinson Hall In addition to those minimum requirements of 856-256-4500 Ext. 3731 the University for admission to graduate study, this [email protected] program requires: This Master of Science in Teaching (M.S.T.) pro- 1. A baccalaureate or master’s degree in the arts gram offers the unique opportunity for students to and sciences discipline relevant to the area of pursue an initial New Jersey teaching certificate prospective teacher certification, which is a and a master’s degree simultaneously. The pro- New Jersey Department of Education and cer- gram is designed to prepare individuals, with the tification approved major or coherent academ- appropriate undergraduate program, as certified elementary, secondary or special education teach- ic sequence. Students without the appropriate ers. Students whose undergraduate degree is in a field of study may have to complete under- professional or technical area may need to take as graduate courses prior to being eligible for many as 30 additional undergraduate credits to meet admission into the graduate program. certification requirements before being accepted 2. Meeting the minimum New Jersey passing into the program. Questions about appropriate score (s) on the PRAXIS II Examination for the undergraduate majors, academic sequences or pre- appropriate certification area. Applicants for requisites should be directed to the program advisor. the special education program must meet the The secondary program is presently designed for PRAXIS II requirements set by New Jersey for prospective social studies, English, mathematics, foreign language (Spanish and French) and science elementary certification (contact the program teachers. The elementary program is designed to advisor for further information). prepare prospective teachers for nursery school 3. Three or fewer pre-requisites to be taken con- through grade eight teaching in self-contained class- currently with the M.S.T. program. rooms. The special education program prepares teachers of the handicapped (K-12).

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4. Submission of Graduate Record Examination M.S.T. in Special Education Course general test scores. GRE is waived for those Sequence applicants holding a graduate degree. SUMMER I 15 S.H. 5. Two recommendations which relate the appli- 0822.507* Development and Learning cant’s interpersonal, academic and communi- 0808.555* Education and Psychology of cation skills. Exceptional Learners 0826.597* Relations of the Public Schools Course Requirements with the Institutions and Agencies of M.S.T. in Elementary/Secondary Course New Jersey Sequence 0830.520 Teaching Reading in the Content SUMMER I 12 S.H. Areas 0829.515* Introduction to Teaching and 0808.515 Curriculum & Instruction in Special Planning (Secondary) Education or FALL 17 S.H. 0829.515* Introduction to Teaching and 0801.601* Clinical Internship I Planning (Elementary) 0801.603* Clinical Seminar I 0830.510* Teaching Elementary Reading 0824.565* Analysis & Application of Research or 0824.502 Initiation of Internship Project 0830.520* Teaching Reading in the Content 0829.580* Fundamentals of Curriculum Areas (Secondary) Development 0827.572 School Law and Public Policy 0810.581* Teaching Strategies for Managing 0822.507* Development and Learning the Behavior of the Handicapped FALL 14 S.H. SPRING 15 S.H. 0801.601* Clinical Internship I 0801.605* Clinical Internship II 0801.603* Clinical Seminar I 0801.607* Clinical Seminar II 0824.565* Analysis and Application of 0824.602 Development of Internship Project Research 0810.585* Educational Assessment in 0824.502 Initiation of Internship Project Special Education 0829.580* Fundamentals of Curriculum 0830.569* Teaching Reading to Exceptional Development Children SPRING 12 S.H. SUMMER II 7 S.H. 0801.605* Clinical Internship II 0821.527 Historical & Philosophical 0801.607* Clinical Seminar II Foundations of Education 0824.602 Development of Internship Project 0824.608 Internship Project Report Advanced Academic Study 0821.504 Foundations of Cross Cultural Education SUMMER II 10 S.H. *Teacher certification courses 0821.504 Foundations of Cross Cultural Education Must have at least a B (3.0) average in certifi- 0824.608 Internship Project Report cation courses 0825.516 Applied Tests and Measurements Must have at least a B in both Clinic I and II 0821.527 Historical and Philosophical TOTAL 54 S.H. Foundations of Education *Teacher certification courses Must have at least a B average in certification courses Must have at least B average in Clinic I and II TOTAL 48 S.H.

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M.S.T. in Collaborative Teaching M.A., Reading Education (Co-Teach) Cindi Hasit, Program Advisor Co-Teach is a five-year program that combines Robinson Hall undergraduate preparation in education and liber- 856-256-4772 al arts with graduate study that leads to certifica- [email protected] tion in elementary and special education. Students The Master of Arts in Reading Education is must apply for admission to the certification pro- nationally accredited by the National Council for gram at the end of the sophomore year. This Accreditation in Teacher Education in conjunction requires an overall grade point average (GPA) of with the International Reading Association. 2.5, a professional GPA of 3.0 and qualifying Students in the program will have the opportunity scores on the Praxis I. To complete the five-year to develop both a contemporary conceptual frame- program, students must apply to The Graduate work and effective strategies that are appropriate School at the end of their fourth year for admission for guiding literacy development of students in into the Collaborative Teaching track of the classroom and clinical environments. Acceptance Masters of Science in Teaching program. Students into the program is competitive. Completion of the must have maintained an overall GPA of 2.75 and established program of studies leads to a Master a professional GPA of 3.0. Also the appropriate of Arts degree in Reading Education. Upon com- scores on; the Praxis II exam and the Graduate pletion of the program, the student will have ful- Record Exam (GRE) must be attained. (The GRE filled the academic requirements for State of New exam will be waived for students who maintain a Jersey certification as a reading specialist. If the GPA of 3.5 or better. student has fulfilled all other non-academic state SUMMER I 9 S.H. certification and experience requirements, the stu- 0826.597* Relations of the Public Schools dent is eligible for certification as a K-12 reading with the Institutions and Agencies specialist at the time of graduation. of New Jersey The course of studies provides students with an 0827.572 School Law and Public Policy understanding of the basic principles of develop- 0821,504 Foundations of Cross Cultural mental and content area reading instruction. Education Students acquire advanced knowledge of the FALL 12 S.H. reading process. They engage in hands-on experi- 0801.601* Clinical Internship I ences in diagnosing and teaching learners who are 0801.603* Clinical Seminar I experiencing difficulty with literacy acquisition. 0810.581* Teaching Strategies for Managing Students learn procedures for administering read- the Behavior of the Handicapped ing programs in elementary, secondary, and post- 0824.565* Analysis and Application of secondary schools. In their course work and read- Research ing seminar experiences, students read and inter- 0824.502 Initiation of Internship Project pret current reading research and develop expert- SPRING 12 S.H. ise in applying relevant findings to classroom 0801.605* Clinical Internship II instruction and engaging in action research. 0801.607* Clinical Seminar II Unique Features 0824,502 Development of Internship Project The Department of Reading maintains a highly 0830.569* Teaching Reading to Exceptional regarded public reading clinic which provides Children diagnostic and remedial services to children and SUMMER II 2 S.H. adults. While enrolled in the course, Clinical 0824.608 Internship Project Report Experiences in Reading, students are required to *Teacher certification courses engage in closely supervised tutoring of clients attending the clinic. Departmental faculty develop TOTAL 36 S.H. a collegial relationship with students in the pro- gram and actively encourage and promote their professional growth and development. The faculty

44 COLLEGE OF EDUCATION assist students in publishing their work, help them I. Basic Professional Component 6 S.H. present their ideas at conferences, and encourage (Students should check with advisor.) them to take leadership roles in local reading (Choose one from the following) councils. Graduates have successfully completed 0821.502 Foundations of Educational Policy doctoral programs at major universities. The facul- Making ty work very closely with special educators in order 0821.530 Foundations of Multi-Cultural to prepare reading specialists who are capable of Education addressing the literacy needs of special learners. 0821.527 Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Education Additional Admission Requirements (Choose one from the following) In addition to the University graduate admis- 0822.512 Educational Psychology sions requirements, as part of the initial applica- 0822.586 Psychology of Motivation and tion procedure, all applicants are required to Learning schedule an appointment with the program advisor in order to discuss the program and certification 2009.587 Adolescent Psychology requirements. Any Rowan graduate student who is 2009.511 Child Psychology (recommended) matriculated in another program and is considering 2009.589 Psychology of Human making a transfer request into the Reading Relationships Education program is also required to schedule a II. Specialization 25 S.H. pre-transfer appointment with the Reading The following courses may be taken before Education program advisor. matriculation into the Reading Education The objective of the Reading program is to grad- program. uate highly knowledgeable and skilled students 0830.510 Teaching Reading in Elementary who, upon graduation, are immediately certifiable Schools as reading specialists. The State of New Jersey 0830.520 Teaching Reading in Content Areas requires a minimum of two years full-time class- 0830.540 Administration and Supervision room teaching experience. Therefore, in addition of Reading Programs to the requirements for graduate admission to the 1601.502 Survey of Children’s Literature University, the preferred applicant holds a perma- or nent teaching certification and has had a minimum 1601.503 Survey of Young Adult Literature of two years classroom experience as the class- The following course sequence requires room teacher in charge. matriculated status in the Reading Education An on-site writing sample may be required prior program. In addition, 0830.510 and to admissions consideration. 0830.520must have been completed with a Acceptance decisions are made three times a minimum grade of B (3.0). The courses must be completed in the listed sequence. year, in October, March, and July. The course sequence and prerequisites prevent full-time stu- 0830.550 Diagnosis of Remedial Reading Problems dents from completing the program in one year. 0830.560 Treatment of Reading Problems Additional Graduation Requirements 0830.570 Clinical Experiences in Reading Students in the program will be recommended 0830.600 Seminar & Research in Reading for graduation if they have a minimum of a 3.0 Prior to enrollment in 0830.600, the student average in the specialization courses and a pass- must successfully complete the departmental ing grade on the departmental comprehensive comprehensive examination. examination. III. Restricted Electives 3 S.H. Course Requirements (Select one course) 0818.503 Foundations of Learning Students may take the courses in the Basic Disabilities Professional and Restricted Elective areas at any 0828.522 Educational Supervision time. These courses do not have prerequisites. 0828.546 Educational Organization and Students must adhere to the proper course Leadership sequence in the Specialization area.

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0828.598 Observational Skills for Rowan University certification endorsement and Supervisors must file directly with the State Department of 0830.530 Teaching Reading to the Education for certification. Exceptional Child 0830.535 Word Study: Phonics, Spelling, M.A., School Administration and Vocabulary Instruction (Principal Preparation Track) 0830.552 Workshop in Reading 0833.504 Instructional Applications of Ronald Capasso, Coordinator Computers Robinson Hall 2006.533 Tests & Measurements 856-256-5441 or [email protected] 0825.516 Applied Tests and Measurements Graduate study in school administration is TOTAL 34 S.H. designed to serve the individual who aspires to become a leader in educational institutions. The Certification Program aim of the program is to provide the student with A non-degree program of graduate courses an opportunity to learn the diagnostic and pre- leading to reading specialist certification is avail- scriptive skills necessary to function as a con- able to teachers who meet regular M.A. in Reading tributing member of an administrative team servic- Education program criteria and State of New ing public and private educational institutions. The Jersey requirements. program is available for practicing educators who meet all admission requirements. State requirements for this certificate are: The master’s degree program meets course 1. A standard (not provisional) New Jersey requirements established by the New Jersey instructional certificate Department of Education for state certification as 2. Two years of successful teaching experience a public school administrator in positions such as principal, vice-principal, assistant superintendent 3. Completion of 30 semester hours of graduate of schools, department chairman, director and courses selected in consultation with the coordinator. In order to receive a Certificate of graduate advisor Eligibility (CE) for the school administrator certifi- Courses required for the reading specialist cer- cate with a principal endorsement, students must tificate must be taken in the following areas: also successfully complete the Praxis Test in edu- cational leadership. Certification is awarded by the a. Elem./Secondary Reading Foundations state Department of Education. Matriculated stu- b. Diagnosis of Reading Problems dents apply for the Certificate of Eligibility (CE) through the Office of the Dean of the College of c. Correction of Reading Problems Education at Rowan after completing all program d. Clinical Practicum in Reading requirements. In addition, students need courses in at least Additional Admission Requirements three of these areas: In addition to minimum requirements of the a. Children’s Literature University, this program has special requirements: b. Psychology 1. An interview with and a positive recommen- dation from the program coordinator c. Organization of Reading Programs 2. An expository writing sample as part of the d. Supervision admissions process e. Linguistics Note: Students may accumulate up to 9 s.h. as non- f. Measurement matriculated students before matriculating into If fewer than 20 credits are needed for certifica- this program. Of that 9 s.h., 3 s.h. must be tion requirements, the student is not eligible for a

46 COLLEGE OF EDUCATION taken in Procedures and Evaluation in Students should consult state requirements for Research (0824.501) with the remaining 6 s.h. the current score required at the time of their selected from courses in the basic professional application for certification in order to deter- area of the program. mine their eligibility. Additional Graduation Requirements III. Restricted elective 3 S.H. Students intending to matriculate concur- 1. Candidates must pass the Educational rently in the supervisor certification program Leadership: Administration and Supervision must use their restricted elective for a section of Praxis II. course in either curriculum to be eligible for the supervisor certificate in conjunction with 2. Candidates must complete a two-semester, their degree program in School 300 clock hour field experience included with- Administration. Students may select from the in the Practicum/Seminar courses and write following with advisor approval: an action research thesis related to that field 0802.536 Elementary School Curriculum (F) experience under the guidance and approval 0808.515 Curriculum and Instruction in of the clinical professor. Special Education 0828.505 Selected Topics in Educational Course Requirements Leadership I. Basic Professional Component 0829.547 Curriculum Theory (A) (Required) 9 S.H. 0829.550 Public School Curriculum K-12 (A) 0824.501 Procedures and Evaluation in 0833.510 Computers & the Curriculum (F) Research (B) TOTAL 38 S.H. 0821.502 Foundations of Educational (A) This course is offered by the Secondary Policy (A) Education/Foundations of Education 0829.580 Fundamentals of Curriculum Department Development (A,E) (B) This course is to be taken during the II. Specialization Area 26 S.H. first 9 s.h. 0828.546 Educational Organization and (C) This course is a prerequisite for all Leadership (C) courses in Educational Leadership and 0828.503 Leading the Learner Centered must be taken during the first 12 s.h. of School coursework. 0827.535 School Finance and Records (D) To be scheduled during the last academic 0827.559 School Law for Administration and year preceding graduation. Approval of Supervision the program coordinator is required. All 0827.632 Computer Technology in other coursework requirements must be Educational Leadership completed prior to beginning the 0827.521 The Principalship Practicum/Seminar I. 0827.580 Research Proposal Development* (E) This course is required as a prerequisite 0827.600 Practicum and Seminar in for The Principalship (0827.521) Administration and (F) This course is offered by the Supervision I*(D) Elementary/Early Childhood Education 0827.601 Practicum and Seminar in Department Administration and Supervision II*(D) *Prior to enrolling in the sequence of Seminar and Practicum I & II courses, all students must complete the PRAXIS Test in educational lead- ership and submit scores and item analysis reports to the Educational Leadership Department. There is a minimum score required by the state in order to be eligible for the Provisional Principal Certificate. 47 ROWAN UNIVERSITY 2004-2005

M.A., School Administration Procedures and Evaluation in Research (School Business Administration (0824.501), Foundations of Education (0821.502), and Educational Organization and Track) Leadership (0828.546). Students must be Thomas Monahan, Program Advisor admitted to the program in order to take addi- Robinson Hall tional courses applicable to the program. 856-256-4748 [email protected] Additional Graduation Requirements The M.A. in school administration (school busi- 1. Students must pass the Educational ness administration track) program meets the Leadership: Administration and Supervision course requirements established by the New section of Praxis II. Jersey Department of Education for state certifica- tion as a school business administrator in New 2. A student must complete a two-semester, Jersey. 300 clock hour field experience included with- in the Practicum/Seminar I & II courses and In order for students to receive a Certificate of write an action research thesis related to that Eligibility (CE) for the certificate, they must success- field experience under the guidance and fully complete the PRAXIS in Educational approval of the clinical professor. Leadership. Certification is awarded by the State Department of Education. Matriculated students Course Requirements apply for the Certificate of Eligibility (CE)through the Office of the Dean of the College of Education at I. Basic Professional Component Rowan upon completion of the program require- (Required) 6 S.H. ments, including the required action research thesis. 0821.502 Foundations of Education Policy (A) Additional Admission Requirements 0824.501 Procedures and Evaluation in In addition to minimum requirements listed by Research (B) the University for admission to graduate study, this program has special requirements: II. Specialization Area (Required) 32 S.H. 0828.546 Educational Organization & 1. An interview with a positive recommendation Leadership (B) from the program advisor, based upon University 0827.534 School Plant Planning and and department admissions standards Management 0827.535 School Finance and Records 2. Evidence of appropriate academic preparation 0827.536 Financial Accounting for School for the school business administrator’s Systems Certificate of Eligibility (CE). To be eligible for 0827.538 School Business Management this CE, candidates must demonstrate a mini- 0827.559 School Law for Administration mum of 18 credits of undergraduate or gradu- and Supervision ate study in economics, law, accounting, orga- 0827.632 Computer Technology in nizational theory, management or administra- Educational Administration tion, and finance. 0827.610 Employer/Employee Relations Note: 0827.580 Research Proposal Development 0827.600 Practicum and Seminar I in Students are permitted to accumulate up to 9 Administration & Supervision s.h. as non-matriculated students before 0827.601 Practicum and Seminar II in matriculating into this program. The 9 s.h. Administration & Supervision (C) must consist of the following courses: Total 38 S.H.

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A. This course is offered by the M.A., School & Public Librarianship Secondary Education/Foundations of Holly G. Willett, Program Advisor Education Department. Robinson Hall B. This course is a prerequisite for all 856-256-4561 courses in the required academic core [email protected] in educational leadership and must be This program is designed for students who taken during the first 9 s.h. desire to pursue graduate work to become a pub- C. To be scheduled during the last aca- lic or school librarian. A master’s degree can be demic year semester of coursework earned with concentrations leading to New preceding graduation. Permission of Jersey certification as Educational Media the program advisor is required. All Specialist (for school libraries) or Professional other coursework requirements must Librarian (for public libraries). An Associate be completed prior to beginning the Educational Media Specialist Certificate can be Practicum/Seminar sequence. earned for those seeking K-12 certificate endorsement to perform educational media serv- School Business Administration ices in schools under the direction of a qualified supervisor. Before enrolling in any course, stu- Certification dents must contact the program advisor. Thomas Monahan, Advisor Because of course scheduling, it is advanta- Robinson Hall geous to begin the program in the fall semester. 856-256-4748 Courses are scheduled for late afternoons, [email protected] evenings, and Saturdays. A limited number of A program leading to the Certificate of Eligibility courses are offered during the summers. (CE) in school business administration is available for those who already possess a master’s degree in Admissions Requirements any field or the certified public accountant’s license 1. A writing sample of short essay answers (1-2 (CPA). Requirements for admission to this program substantial paragraphs each) to the following are the same as for the master’s degree in school questions: administration (school business administration track) except the GRE (or MAT) are not required. a. Please explain your principal objectives Students are required to complete 25-28 semester for enrolling in graduate study. hours of the required specialization area for the b. Describe a difficult challenge you have school business administration program. To be eli- faced as a student and how you dealt gible for the Certificate of Eligibility (CE) in school with it. business administration, candidates must demon- strate a minimum of 18 credits of undergraduate or c. Give an example of a goal you graduate study in economics, law, accounting, achieved that was important to you organizational theory, management or administra- and analyze how you achieved it. tion, and finance. Students interested in exploring d. What qualities do you believe a suc- this option must consult with the program advisor cessful school media specialist or pro- for specific certification requirements. fessional librarian should possess? 2. Additionally, applicants for programs leading to certification as Associate Educational Media Specialist or Educational Media Specialist must present proof of teacher certi- fication. Teacher certification is not required for public librarianship.

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Public Librarianship School Librarianship The curriculum in public librarianship is designed The master’s degree program in School for college graduates who wish to pursue a career Librarianship leads to New Jersey certification as in New Jersey public libraries. A professionally an Educational Media Specialist for grades K-12. It written thesis and a professional portfolio are part is designed for certified teachers in fields other of the M.A. degree requirements. Students are than library science. The applicant is required to advised that this program is approved by the New hold a standard New Jersey teacher’s certificate, Jersey Department of Education but is not accred- including one year of full-time experience as a ited by the American Library Association. Upon classroom teacher. Applicants who hold certifi- completion, students will be recommended for the cates of Eligibility and Advanced Standing but Professional Librarian Certificate from the New have not completed a year of full-time classroom Jersey Department of Education. teaching may apply for the Associate Educational Media Specialist program. See below. A three- Course Requirements semester hour practicum in library service, a pro- I. Required Courses 33 S.H. fessionally written thesis, and a professional port- folio are part of the M.A. requirements. The 1601.506 Foundations of Librarianship (Fall) College of Education is NCATE accredited, and the 1601.505 Reference Resources and Services I (Spring) school library curriculum is approved by the 1601.521 Design & Production of American Association of School Librarians, a divi- Educational Media (Fall) sion of the American Library Association. 1601.510 Library Collections & Resources Course Requirements (Listed in the preferred (Spring) sequence) 1601.530 Library Technology (Fall) 1601.507 Managing Library Programs I. Required Courses 36 S.H. (Spring) 1601.506 Foundations of Librarianship (Fall) 1601.525 Reference Resources 1601.505 Reference Resources and Services II (Spring)* and Services I (Spring) 1601.511 Organization of Library 1601.502 Survey of Children’s Literature Resources (Spring) (Fall) 0824.501 Procedures and Evaluation in or Research (Fall, Spring) 1601.503 Survey of Young Adult 1601.600 Graduate Thesis in Library Literature (Spring)# Services I (Fall) 1601.510 Library Collections & Resources 1601.601 Graduate Thesis in Library (Spring) Services II (Spring) 1601.521 Design & Production of Educational Media (Fall) II. Restricted Electives 9 S.H. 1601.511 Organization of Library Resources 1601.502 Survey of Children’s Literature (Spring) (Fall) 1601.580 Practicum in Library Services 1601.503 Survey of Young Adult Literature (Fall, Spring)** (Spring)# At this point, students may apply for the 1601.531 Serving the Library’s Publics* Associate Educational Media Specialist 1601.532 Library Materials for Adults* Certificate. 1601.550 Independent Study in 1601.530 Library Technology (Fall) Librarianship (Fall, Spring) 1601.507 Managing Library Programs 1601.580 Practicum in Library Services (Spring) (Fall, Spring) 1601.516 School Media Centers for *May not be offered every year Teaching and Learning #Offered every other year 1601.580 Practicum in Library Services (Fall, Spring)** TOTAL 42 S. H.

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1601.600 Graduate Thesis in Library **Students may take Practicum for 2 or 3 S.H. Services I (Fall) credits during their Associate Educational 1601.601 Graduate Thesis in Library Media Specialist curriculum Services II (Spring) M.A., School Psychology II. Professional Core. 6 S.H. John Klanderman, Program Advisor 0824.501 Procedures and Evaluation in Research (Fall, Spring) Robinson Hall 0829.580 Fundamentals of Curriculum 856-256-4500 x 3797 Development (Fall, Spring) [email protected] #Offered every other year. Roberta Dihoff, Program Advisor Robinson Hall **Students may take Practicum for 2 S.H. cred- its during their Associate Educational Media 856-256-4500 x 3783 Specialist curriculum and take a further 1 S.H. [email protected] credit of Practicum to complete the M.A. The graduate offerings in school psychology are requirements. divided into two major programs which have sepa- TOTAL 42 S.H. rate and distinct admissions criteria. The two pro- grams are sequential, although a student may wish Associate Educational Media to pursue only one. It should be noted that admis- Specialist Certification sion to one program does not automatically guar- This K-12 educational services certification antee admission to the subsequent program. endorsement authorizes the holder to perform edu- The M.A. in school psychology program builds a cational media services under the direction of a substantial background and depth in the theories, qualified supervisor. The student must have an major knowledge, and methodological procedures instructional certificate. Applicants for certifica- of the discipline of psychology. The subsequent tion as Associate Educational Media Specialist professional program in school psychology for the must apply, be accepted and be fully matriculated preparation of school psychologists at the in the certification program and maintain a grade Educational Specialist degree level is concerned point average of 3.0 in educational media courses with psychological, professional, and related edu- in order to be recommended for the certification cational courses to develop awareness and skill in endorsement. interventions, consultations and assessments for (Courses are listed in the preferred sequence.) school children. The Educational Specialist pro- gram includes the practicum and externship com- Required Courses 20-21 S.H. ponent. Field placements give added experience 1601.506 Foundations of Librarianship (Fall) and training in the clinical and consultation 1601.505 Reference Resources aspects of school psychology. The successful com- and Services I (Spring) pletion of both degree programs can lead to a New 1601.502 Survey of Children’s Literature Jersey school psychologist certificate. (Fall) or Additional Admission Requirements 1601.503 Survey of Young Adult Literature In addition to minimum requirements of the (Spring)# University for admission to graduate study, this 1601.510 Library Collections & Resources program requires: (Spring) 1. A minimum of 15 undergraduate psychology 1601.521 Design & Production of Educational Media (Fall) credits (including abnormal psychology and 1601.511 Organization of Library Resources child or adolescent psychology, and 9 s.h. of (Spring) psychology electives approved by the depart- 1601.580 Practicum in Library Services ment admissions committee) (Fall, Spring)** 2. A minimum grade point average of in under- #Offered every other year. graduate psychology courses

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3. Acceptable scores on the Graduate Record Ed.S. Educational Services: School Examination Psychologist Certification 4. Interview with the program committee John Klanderman, Coordinator Robinson Hall Course Requirements 856-256-4500 x3797 I. Basic Professional Component 6 S.H. [email protected] 0821.530 Foundations of Multicultural Education Additional Admission Requirements Applicants for the Educational Specialist 0822.586 Psychology of Motivation and Learning (Fall) OR degree program must meet all requirements for 0822.510 Theories of Learning the M.A. program and hold a master’s degree in school psychology, another specialized area of II. Specialization 22 S.H. psychology, or in a related field of study with the 0826.526 Individual Counseling Procedures core requirements applicable to a graduate 2009.594 Psychology of Personality (Fall) degree program in psychology approved by the 0824.561 Educational Statistics (Fall) department admissions committee. Applicants 0825.516 Applied Tests & Measurement who did not obtain an M.A. in School Psychology (Fall, Summer) at Rowan must submit GRE Psychology Test (#81) or scores as well as GRE general or MAT scores. 2006.533 Tests and Measurement Admission to the externship experience will be (Spring, Summer) coordinated and approved by the program advisor 2009.511 Child Psychology (Fall, Spring) following a procedure in which all prior records or and information are reviewed to evaluate the 2009.587 Adolescent Psychology (Spring) candidate’s scholastic, personality and social 0818.520 Neurological Bases of Educational attributes relevant to competence and fitness to Disorders function as a school psychologist. Non-matricu- or lated students are not eligible to enroll in the 2010.625 Physiological Psychology (Fall) restricted courses within this program. 2001.621 Abnormal Psychology (Spring) Other Requirements or The Certification Program has a residency 2003.624 Psychopathology of Childhood and requirement of 15 semester hours of credit within Adolescence (Summer) a one-year time span at any point during the pro- III. Seminar and Research 6 S.H. gram. (The student must register for a minimum of 0822.600 Seminar I (Fall) 15 semester hours within any three consecutive 0822.601 Seminar II (Spring) semesters, including summer session.) In addition, one year of experience with school age children is TOTAL 34 S.H. required before registering for the course Colloquium (Externship) in School Psychology. PRACTICUM: The practicum involves a total of 450 clock hours of professional school psychology experience in a public school setting, the Rowan Assessment and Learning Center, and through hands-on experience associated with the interven- tion and assessment courses. EXTERNSHIP: The externship involves one year, or its equivalent, of 1200 clock hours of supervised professional school psychology experience obtained primarily in public schools. This extern-

52 COLLEGE OF EDUCATION ship requirement can be fulfilled during the first 2006.629 Individual Psychodiagnostics III year of on-the-job experience. (Fall) The Ed.S. in Educational Services: School 2006.632 School Psychology: Consultation Psychologist Certification degree is awarded upon & Intervention (Spring) completion of all courses, practicum and extern- (Enrollment in 2006.627, 628, 629 & 632 is limited to fully matricu- ship requirements. lated students with permission of Course Requirements program advisor) The following courses will also satisfy the state IV. Personality & Behavioral requirements for the school psychologist’s certifi- Psychology 12 S.H. cate. This list includes 34 s.h. of M.A. program A course in child and abnormal psychology courses and 40 s.h. of Ed.S. program courses. A required prior to enrollment. total of 74 credits in graduate courses is required 2009.587 Adolescent Psychology* (Spring) with the following distributions: 2003.624 Psychopathology of Childhood and Adolescence* (Summer) I. Basic Professional Component 12 S.H. 2009.594 Psychology of Personality* (Fall) 0821.530 Foundations of Multicultural 2010.625 Physiological Psychology* (Fall) Education* or 0828.546 Educational Organization and Leadership 0818.520 Neurological Bases of Educational Disorders* 0829.580 Fundamentals of Curriculum Development V. Seminar/ Practicum/Externship 22 S.H. or 0822.600 Seminar I* 0829.550 Public School Curriculum 0822.601 Seminar II* 0822.586 Psychology of Motivation and 0822.530 Consultation & Clinical Services Learning* (Fall) Practicum (Spring, Summer) or 0822.634 Colloquium in School Psychology 0822.510 Theories of Learning* (Fall, Spring) II. Special Needs/Exceptional TOTAL (including M.A. courses) 74 S.H. Children 6 S.H. *M.A. Program Courses 0808.555 Education/Psychology of the Exceptional Learner M.A., Special Education 0818.503 Foundations of Learning Steven A. Crites, Program Advisor Disabilities Robinson Hall or 856-256-4500 x 3684 0810.585 Educational Assessment in [email protected] Special Education The purpose of the program is to train skilled III. Testing and Clinical Techniques 22 S.H. special educators using a non-categorical or 2006.533 Tests and Measurements* generic approach. This advanced study program (Spring, Summer) focuses on the educational, psychological and or sociological needs of students with mild, moder- 0825.516 Applied Tests and ate, severe and profound disabilities. There are Measurements* (Fall, Summer) two tracks: Track I, designed for individuals who 0826.526 Individual Counseling Procedures* possess standard NJ teacher of the handicapped 0824.561 Statistics in Educational certification and wish to obtain increased compe- Research* (Fall) tency in theory, knowledge, and methodological 2006.627 Individual Psychodiagnostics I procedures for working with exceptional individu- (Fall) als, and Track II, designed for individuals who pos- 2006.628 Individual Psychodiagnostics II sess a standard NJ instructional certificate and (Spring)

53 ROWAN UNIVERSITY 2004-2005 wish to obtain teacher of the handicapped certifi- 0818.520 Neurological Bases of cation. Students who complete Track II must apply Educational Disorders for teacher of the handicapped certification IV. SEMINAR AND RESEARCH 6 S.H. through the New Jersey Department of Education. 0810.600 Specialization Seminar and Investigation I Additional Admission Requirements 0810.601 Specialization Seminar and In addition to minimum requirements of the Investigation II University for admission to graduate study, this program has special requirements: TOTAL 36 S.H. *This course may be used in partial fulfillment 1. An interview with the program advisor of the academic requirements for the New Jersey 2. Completion of a writing sample at the time of Supervisor’s Certificate. the interview Track II 3. A resumé I. BASIC PROFESSIONAL COMPONENT 6 S.H. One course from two of the basic profession- 4. Evidence of appropriate teaching certification al area components: Research Methods and Course Requirements Educational Statistics; Historical, Philosophical and Social Foundations; Track I Education and Developmental Psychology I. BASIC PROFESSIONAL COMPONENT 6 S.H. II. SPECIALIZATION 22 S.H. One course from two of the basic profession- 0808.555 Educational Psychology of al area components: Research Methods and Exceptional Learners Educational Statistics; Historical, 0826.597 Relations of the Public Schools Philosophical and Social Foundations; with the Institutions and Agencies Education and Developmental Psychology. of New Jersey II. SPECIALIZATION 18 S.H. 0808.515 Curriculum and Instruction in Special Education 0808.555 Educational Psychology of Exceptional Learners 0810.581 Teaching Strategies for Managing Behavior of the Handicapped 0826.597 Relations of the Public Schools with the Institutions and Agencies 0810.585 Educational Assessment in Special of New Jersey Education 0810.581 Teaching Strategies for Managing 0808.520 Clinical Experiences with Behavior of the Handicapped: Handicapped Children (4 s.h.) A Curricular Approach 0830.530 Teaching Reading to the 0808.515 Curriculum and Instruction in Exceptional Child Special Education III. RESTRICTED ELECTIVES 9 S.H. 0810.585 Educational Assessment in 0808.530 Introduction to Vocational Special Education Education for Individuals with Special Needs 0830.530 Teaching Reading to the 0810.578 Administration and Supervision of Exceptional Child Education for the Handicapped* III. RESTRICTED ELECTIVES 6 S.H. 0810.580 Teaching the Severely and 0808.530 Introduction to Vocational Profoundly Handicapped Education for Individuals with 0818.503 Foundations of Learning Special Needs Disabilities 0810.578 Administration and Supervision 0818.520 Neurological Bases of of Education for the Handicapped* Educational Disorders 0810.580 Teaching the Severely and IV. SEMINAR AND RESEARCH 6 S.H. Profoundly Handicapped 0810.600 & 0810.601 Seminar in 0818.503 Foundations of Learning Education of the Handicapped Disabilities TOTAL 43 S.H.

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*This course may be used in partial fulfillment Course Requirements of the academic requirements for the New Jersey For Graduate Students whose matriculation is Supervisor’s Certificate. effective Fall Semester, 2001 and thereafter. M.A., Student Personnel Services I. Core Courses-Prerequisites to Clinical Gerald Ognibene, Program Advisor Experiences 21 S.H. Robinson Hall 0826.520 Design and Administration of 856-256-4500 x 3828 Developmental Counseling [email protected] Programs 0826.526 Individual Counseling Procedures* This program prepares individuals for careers as 0826.509 Group Counseling in Student school counselors in K-12 educational settings or Personnel Services* for careers in Student Affairs, working in higher 0826.582 Career Counseling and education settings. Development* School Counseling 0825.516 Applied Tests and Measurements (Basic Professional Course) For individuals who aspire to careers in K-12 or schools, this program leads to a Master of Arts 2006.533 Tests and Measurements (Basic degree in Student Personnel Services and also, Professional Course) New Jersey certification in Student Personnel 0826.597 Relations of the Public School with Services. New Jersey certification in Student the Institutions and Agencies of Personnel Services requires a New Jersey instruc- New Jersey tional certificate and a minimum of one year of successful teaching experience. Graduates may II. Clinical Experiences 18 S.H. work in elementary, middle, and/or secondary 0826.527 Practicum in Counseling and school settings, providing student counseling serv- Student Personnel Services** ices. Such services include individual and group 0826.601 Internship I in Counseling and counseling for students regarding personal, social, Student Personnel Services** and educational needs; consultation with faculty To be taken concurrently with: and other professional staff; assessment of indi- 0826.603 Research in Counseling I vidual students regarding personal-social, aca- 0826.602 Internship II in Counseling and demic and career interests and needs; consultation Student Personnel Services** with families regarding the individual’s education- To be taken concurrently with: al progress and career-related plans, as well as 0826.604 Research in Counseling II one’s personal and social development; and work- TOTAL CORE COURSES 39 S.H. ing cooperatively with community resources in assisting individuals and families. III. Human Growth and Development Psychology courses 6 S.H. Student Affairs in Higher Education 2005.610 Social and Cultural Diversity For individuals who aspire to careers in 2009.560 Lifespan Development Student Affairs at the college and/or university level, this same program offers the Master of IV. Social Foundations courses Arts degree in Student Personnel Services with (select one) 3 S.H. coursework and the Practicum/Internship chosen 0821.502 Foundations of Education to reflect career objectives within Student 0821.527 History and Philosophy of Affairs. Careers in Student Affairs include posi- Education tions in college counseling centers, career cen- 0821.530 Multicultural Education ters, admissions, registrar, student life, resident 0829.580 Fundamentals of Curriculum life and dean of students offices. Development TOTAL 48 S.H. * Early Field Experience Component ** Field Experience Component 55 ROWAN UNIVERSITY 2004-2005

M.A., Supervision & Curriculum I. Basic Professional Area 9 S.H. Development 0821.502 Foundations of Educational Policy Making (C) Thomas Monahan, Coordinator 0824.501 Procedures and Evaluation in Robinson Hall Research (A) 856-256-4748 0829.580 Fundamentals of Curriculum [email protected] Development (C) This program serves the educator wishing to II. Academic/Professional Core 14 S.H. qualify as a supervisor of instruction in the public 0828.546 Educational Organization and schools with responsibility for the continuing Leadership (A, B) direction and guidance of instructional personnel. 0828.503 Leading the Learner Centered The program meets New Jersey requirements for School supervisor certification. Students may develop an 0827.580 Research Proposal Development emphasis in curriculum or supervision. 0827.600 Practicum and Seminar I in Additional Admission Requirements Administration & Supervision 0827.601 Practicum and Seminar II in In addition to the University requirements for Administration & Supervision (D) admission to graduate study, this program has spe- cial requirements: III. Specialization Restricted Electives 12 S.H. 1. A New Jersey standard instructional certifi- 0827.559 School Law for Administration cate or an appropriate New Jersey education- and Supervision al services certificate. 0828.598 Observational Skills for 2. One year of successful experience in teaching Supervisors or in an appropriate educational services field. 0828.602 Field Service in Supervision: (Three years of successful experience in Clinical Supervision teaching or an appropriate educational servic- 0828.522 Educational Supervision es field and a master’s degree are required for 0829.547 Curriculum Theory (C) state certification as a supervisor.) 0829.590 Curriculum Evaluation (C) 0829.550 The Public School Curriculum 3. An interview with a positive recommendation K-12 (C) from the program coordinator, based upon 0829.536 The Elementary School University and department admission standards Curriculum (E) Additional Graduation Requirements 0833.510 Computers & the Curriculum (E) 0833.530 Computer-Assisted Instruction (E) A student must complete a two-semester, 300 clock hour field experience included within the IV. Graduate Free Elective 3 S.H. Practicum and Seminar I & II courses and, under (A) MUST be scheduled during the first 9 s.h. the guidance and approval of the Practicum and of course work. Seminar I & II faculty, complete a major research (B) This course is the prerequisite for all cours- project related to that field experience. es in Educational Leadership. Course Requirements (C) This course is offered by the Department of NOTE: Students are permitted to accumulate up Secondary Education/Foundations of to 9 s.h. as non-matriculated students. Of that 9 Education s.h., 6 s.h. must be taken in Procedures and (D) This course is to be scheduled during the Evaluation in Research (0824.501) and Educational last academic year preceding graduation. Organization and Leadership (0828.546) and 3 s.h. Approval of the program advisor is from the basic professional area of the program. required. All other coursework must be completed prior to beginning the Practicum/Seminar sequence.

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(E) This course is offered by the Department of Restricted Electives 6 S.H. Elementary Education/Early Childhood (Note: at least one of these restricted electives Education must be a curriculum course) TOTAL: 38 S.H. 0828.598 Observational Skills for Supervisors NOTE: In order to qualify for the New Jersey 0828.522 Educational Supervision supervisor’s certificate, students must successfully 0828.602 Field Service in Supervision: complete, in addition to all other requirements, Clinical Supervision 12 s.h. of course work, including a minimum of 0802.536 The Elementary School 3 s.h. in staff supervision and a minimum of 6 Curriculum (C) s.h. in curriculum development. 0829.547 Curriculum Theory (B) 0829.550 Public School Curriculum K-12 (B) Supervisor’s Certification 0829.590 Curriculum Evaluation (B) Thomas Monahan, Coordinator 0833.510 Computers in the Curriculum (C) Robinson Hall Other course work oriented directly toward 856-256-4748 supervision or curriculum in particular grade [email protected] levels, or in specific subject fields, may also be applied as restricted electives. A certification program in supervision is avail- Examples of such courses are: able for those individuals who already possess a 0830.540 Administration and Supervision of master’s degree in any field of study and a stan- School Reading Programs dard New Jersey instructional certificate or appro- 0808.515 Curriculum and Instruction in priate educational services certificate. Special Education Requirements for admission to this program are 0810.578 Administration and Supervision of similar to those for the master’s degree program in Education for the Handicapped supervision and curriculum development except 0827.600 Practicum and Seminar I in that GRE (or MAT) scores are not required. For this Administration and Supervision (D) 12 semester hour program, matriculation must be (A) This course is the prerequisite for all cours- obtained by the completion of 6 semester hours (2 es in Educational Leadership. courses). Students currently matriculated in a Rowan M.A. degree education program who wish (B) This course is offered by the Department of Secondary Education/Foundations of to apply for a supervisor’s certificate at the time of Education graduation must submit an application for concur- rent matriculation in the supervisor’s certification (C) This course is offered by the Department of program to The Graduate School following the Elementary Education/Early Childhood Education completion of no more than two-thirds of the required master’s degree coursework. (D) This course is to be scheduled during the last academic year preceding graduation. Required 6 S.H. Approval of the program advisor is 0828.546 Educational Organization & required. All other coursework must be Leadership (A) completed prior to beginning the 0829.580 Fundamentals of Curriculum Practicum/Seminar sequence. Development TOTAL 12 S.H. Students are advised that successful completion 0828.546 and 0829.580 are required before they may enroll in 0828.598, 0828.522, or 0828.602.

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M.A., Subject Matter Teaching Course Requirements John Gallagher, Program Advisor I. Basic Professional Component 6-9 S.H. Robinson Hall One course from each of two of the follow- 856-256-4754 ing areas is required: Research Methods and [email protected] Educational Statistics; Historical, The Subject Matter Teaching Master of Arts Philosophical, and Social Foundations; programs expand the subject matter knowledge Educational and Developmental Psychology and skills in the student’s undergraduate major or (Consult with Program Advisor for possible additional requirements.) discipline and provide graduate level professional study. Graduates of this program build a stronger II. Curriculum & Curriculum foundation in a subject matter area and participate Development 3-6 S.H. in a program that will focus on research, reflection, A minimum of one course must be selected and a broad study of the educational literature. from the following: Master of arts subject matter teaching pro- 0802.536 Elementary Curriculum grams are offered in the following subjects: 0829.550 Public School Curriculum 0829.580 Fundamentals of Curriculum 1. Art Development 2. Mathematics III. Teaching Specialty (Content) 12-21 S.H. 3. Music Education (For specific courses, refer to academic areas listed on subsequent pages) 4. Science IV. Seminar & Research 6 S.H. Biological Sciences (In appropriate subject area) Physics/Chemistry V. Electives 0-6 S.H. Graduate coursework also can be incorporated into a master of arts subject matter teaching pro- TOTAL 33 S.H. gram in foreign language and literatures. The unique features of this program include Art flexibility in selection in the subject matter spe- Jane Graziano, Ed.D. cialty (taken in either the College of Liberal Arts Academic Advisor and Sciences or the College of Fine and Performing Art Department Arts) and in the professional education courses in Westby Hall the College of Education. Students assist in setting (856) 256-4045 the direction of the program to meet personal and [email protected] professional needs and interests. I. Basic Professional Component 6 S.H. One course from each of two of the following Additional Admission Requirement areas is required: In addition to the minimum requirements of the A. Historical, Philosophical, Social University for admission, this program requires a Foundations state teaching certificate in the subject area B. Educational & Developmental selected for graduate study. Psychology C. Research Methods and Educational Retention and Graduation Statistics Requirements II. Curriculum & Curriculum Students complete a total of 33 credits follow- Development 3 S.H. ing specified categories. Students are encouraged to consult regularly with the Program Advisor in III. Required 3 S.H. the College of Education and the Academic Advisor 1002.535 Advanced Graduate Problems in the College of the academic subject specialty. in Art Studio Electives 15 S.H.

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IV. Seminar 6 S.H. Additional Admission Requirements 0829.600 Seminar and Investigation I In addition to the minimum requirements of the 0829.601 Seminar and Investigation II University, students must have an undergraduate TOTAL 33 S.H. background in Abstract Algebra, Geometry, and Calculus III. If not, up to 6 S.H. of upper level To fulfill the studio requirement, the student undergraduate course work may also be required. may choose from among the many art disciplines offered by the Department of Art. The choices may Graduation Requirements be from any two-dimensional or three-dimensional In addition to the completion of course require- art medium such as painting, ceramics, computer ments, students must pass a comprehensive exam- art, and sculpture. ination in mathematics education given by the These courses are designed to expand basic Department of Mathematics. knowledge within the teaching specialty and to provide in-depth exploration in a particular disci- Course Requirements pline (depending upon individual student needs, additional or substitute courses may be taken or I. Basic Professional Component 6-9 S.H. required upon the advice and permission of the II. Teaching Specialization 12-21 S.H. academic advisor.) Students may take up to 15 semester hours in a A. REQUIRED 9 S.H. studio area of their choice. Upon the consent of the 1701.500 Foundations of Mathematics advisor, the student has the option of mounting a 1703.550 Topics in Discrete Mathematics graduate art exhibition in addition to the required 1701.522 History of Mathematics thesis work. This exhibition would feature recent B. RESTRICTED ELECTIVES work completed in the studio courses. 1701.502 Linear Algebra Note:All studio courses adhere to the National 1701.503 Number Theory Association of Schools of Art and Design 1701.504 Mathematical Logic (NASAD) standards already in force within the Department of Art, that is, two hours of supervised 1701.505 Probability & Statistics studio time for each hour of academic credit. 1701.507 Differential Geometry 1701.510 Real Analysis I Mathematics 1701.511 Real Analysis II Marcus Wright, Ph.D. 1701.512 Complex Analysis I Academic Advisor 1701.513 Complex Analysis II Department of Mathematics 1701.520 Topics-Applied Mathematics Robinson Hall 1701.521 Non-Linear Differential Equations (856) 256-4500 X3873 1701.524 Abstract Algebra I [email protected] 1701.525 Modern Geometry The M.A. in Subject Matter Teaching- 1701.526 Point Set Topology Mathematics provides teachers of high school math- 1701.527 Abstract Algebra II ematics the opportunity to acquire a more extensive 1701.529 Numerical Analysis and more secure mathematical background. By read- or ing research and participating in seminars, the pro- Selected Graduate Computer Science Courses gram also develops an awareness of relevant and III. Seminar and Research 6 S.H. current educational theory. Graduates are able to 0833.600 Problems in Mathematics assume professional leadership roles. Education I 0833.601 Problems in Mathematics Education II TOTAL 33 S.H.Z

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M.A., Music Education III. Specialization 8 S.H. Lili Levinowitz, Ph.D. 0832.501 General Music in the Elementary Academic Advisor and Secondary Schools Department of Music 1004.508 Instrumental Procedures Wilson Hall or (856) 256-4500 x3716 1004.514 Choral Procedures [email protected] 0832.505 Selected Approaches in Music Education The purpose of the M.A. in Music Education is to prepare students to inquire about teaching and Other Studies in Music 10 S.H. learning in music through the research process. A. REQUIRED 3 S.H. Graduate students in this program have been rec- 1005.547 Music and Related Arts ognized regionally for their research through pres- entation and publication venues. In addition, B. ELECTIVES 7 S.H. approximately one-fifth of the degree courses may This unique feature of the program allows be chosen from numerous electives to form a the graduate student to develop a minor in performance, conducting, instrumental tech- strong minor in either applied music, conducting, niques, or administration and supervision. instrumental techniques, or administration and Choose from the following: supervision. Because of the unique course rotation 0828.501 Administration and Supervision sequence, most of the course work (except the the- of Music Education* sis) can be completed by taking courses in only one 0832.502 Teaching of Music Theory semester during the academic year and in the sum- 0832.510 Music for Special Needs mer sessions. This enables the busy marching 1004.500/501 Applied Major Instrument I, II, band director or choral program director to maxi- III, IV mize teaching time and learning time. or Additional Admission Requirements 1004.510/511 Applied Major Voice I, II, III, IV In addition to the minimum requirements of the 1 004.504 Advanced Instrument Techniques: University, there is also a preliminary interview. Woodwinds 1004.505 Brass & Percussion Graduation Requirements 1004.506 Strings Completion of a thesis to be presented in a local 1004.507 Piano forum is required of all students. 1004.508 Instrumental procedures Course Requirements 1004.524 Conducting I (Instrumental) 1004.525 Conducting II (Vocal) I. Basic Professional Component 6 S.H. 1006.546 Development and Interpretation One course from each of two of the follow- of Symphonic Literature ing areas is required: 1006.545 Development and Interpretation A. Historical, Philosophical, Social of Choral Literature Foundations B. Educational & Developmental Psychology IV. Seminar and Research 6 S.H. C. Research Methods and Educational 0829.600 Seminar and Investigation I Statistics 0829.601 Seminar and Investigation II II. Curriculum & Curriculum TOTAL 33 S.H. Development 3 S.H. *This course may be used in partial fulfillment of the academic requirements for the New Jersey supervisor’s certificate.

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Science 1902.528 Electricity and Magnetism I Richard J. Meagher, Ph.D. 1902.529 Electricity and Magnetism II Academic Advisor 1902.530 Applied Physics Lab Department of Biological Sciences 1902.541 Quantum Mechanics I Bosshart Hall 1902.542 Quantum Mechanics II (856) 256-4833 1902.555 Mechanics [email protected] 1902.559 Light Catherine Yang, Ph.D. 1902.561 Electronics Academic Advisor 1902.563 Atomic Physics Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry 1905.530 Special Topics Bosshart Hall 1905.550 Advanced Seminar (856) 256-5455 1907.548 Biochemistry [email protected] 1907.558 Advanced Biochemistry 1907.565 Organic Reactions and These programs provide the opportunity to pur- Mechanisms sue a graduate degree in Subject Matter Teaching 1907.568 Medicinal Chemistry in the sciences. It is assumed that the candidate 1907.570 Organic Spectroscopy has a teaching certificate in either biological sci- ence, physical science, or comprehensive science. 1908.545 Quantum Mechanics 1908.550 Thermodynamics I These programs provide the opportunity for cer- 1909.510 Instrumental Analysis tified elementary and secondary school teachers to enhance their background in the sciences and edu- IV. Seminar and Research 6 S.H. cation to prepare them for leadership positions in 0834.600 and 0834.601 Seminar in Science their discipline. V. Electives 0-6 S.H. Course Requirements Courses are selected with the approval of the academic advisor and program advisor. I. Basic Professional Component 6-9 S.H. TOTAL 33 S.H. II. Curriculum and Curriculum Development 3 S.H. Ed.D., Educational Leadership James Coaxum, Program Advisor III. Teaching Specialty 12-21 S.H. Robinson Hall A. BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 856-256-4779 A minimum of 12 hours total is required for [email protected] the biological sciences content area: Change is an inevitable. One does not debate 0404.579 Comparative Morphology of Vascular Plants whether change will take place; rather one won- ders who will control it and pace it. In public school 0406.580 Plant Physiology districts and other educational institutions, this is 0410.587 Animal Physiology the challenge of the 21st century educational 0420.594 Synecology leader. Our vision, there fore, is to create a net- 0420.595 Pine Barrens Ecology work of leaders who will facilitate profound and 0420.596 Ecology of the Estuary meaningful change for education, especially in our 0422.598 Human Genetics region. 0427.597 General Embryology of Animals Our mission is to offer a doctoral program that B. PHYSICAL SCIENCES prepares leaders at all levels, and in various edu- A minimum of 12 hours total is required for cational settings. The program focuses on a clear- the physical sciences content area: ly articulated study of leadership, organizations, 1901.545 Selected Topics in Physical policy, change and research. Science 1902.525 Mathematical Methods in Physics 1902.527 Statistical Mechanics

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The Educational Leadership Department faculty Anticipated Outcomes of the Ed.D. is dedicated to offering a rigorous course of study Program in Educational Leadership that will provide students with an opportunity to Successful candidates will be able to: develop into successful field practitioners. This will happen when students become immersed in the lit- 1. understand leadership theory and its relation- erature and research of leadership and education. ship to leadership practice as demonstrated Our expectation is that students will achieve this by by increasingly sophisticated knowledge and actively participating in a learning community that application of leadership practices as they continually assesses scholarly research and its rela- proceed through the program; tionship to transcending educational institutions 2. apply leadership theory and contextual knowl- through the practice of leadership. edge in order to identify and respond to prob- The Educational Leadership doctoral program lems in educational settings; provides opportunities for students to acquire and construct knowledge that enhances their ability to 3. demonstrate analytical and communication transform educational institutions to meet the skills necessary for successful leaders to fos- challenging needs of an ever-changing society. ter and sustain excellence in educational set- This is achieved by educating students to compre- tings; hend and evaluate professional literature and 4. demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate research. In addition, they learn how to translate various literatures relating to leadership prac- the research theory into practice. tice and to design and implement research Goals for Acquiring Future Leadership projects in educational settings; Success 5. investigate alternatives and make leadership In light of the aforementioned vision, the goals decisions in educational settings, based on of the Ed.D. program in educational leadership are professional research and literature; as follows: 6. implement and sustain profound change in 1. To provide doctoral candidates with opportu- educational settings. nities to acquire the knowledge and skills in Preadmission information sessions are sched- leadership, organization, policy, change and uled for interested candidates. The sessions research necessary to be effective education- include a program overview, question/answer al leaders. opportunities with current students and faculty, and a distribution of program applications. 2. To provide doctoral candidates with opportu- Individuals who are unable to attend a scheduled nities to demonstrate ability as educational information session can obtain an application by leaders to evaluate data and determine the calling (856)-256-4744. Students may also obtain needs of educational organizations, formulate information from our website at solutions, implement plans to bring about http://www.rowan.edu/mars /depts/edlead/ needed changes and evaluate resulting processes and solutions. Admission Requirements 3. To establish a network of doctoral graduates In addition to the University requirements for that exercise a meaningful force on the entrance into graduate study, applicants must pro- improvement of education throughout a vari- vide the following documentation: ety of communities in the region including but 1. A master’s degree from an accredited college not limited to public and private school sys- or university tems, higher education institutions, govern- ment agencies, private sector educational 2. A grade of “B” or better in a graduate course organizations and education within business in Organizational Theory and Behavior (or its and industry. equivalent)

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3. A grade of “B” or better in a graduate course This phase allows students to take two elective in Procedures & Evaluation in Research or courses. During this time, students may select to Statistics (or its equivalent) enroll either on a part-time or full-time basis. 4. A minimum 3.5 GPA in prior graduate studies Phase Two, containing eighteen credit hours, marks the beginning of the cohort. Before entering 5. Evidence of sufficient computer skills to oper- Phase Two, students must complete the four core ate a word processing program courses in Phase One. Once in Phase Two, all 6. A personal interview with program faculty cohort students will take three courses together: Leadership Seminar I, Conducting and Analyzing In addition, the candidate must submit: Survey Research in Educational Leadership, and Conducting and Analyzing Qualitative Research in 1. Three recommendations from individuals in a Educational Leadership. The other required cours- position to attest to the applicant’s ability to es in this phase include: Diversity in Educational engage in rigorous academic study at the doc- Leadership and The Policy Environment. toral level These are open courses that will be to matricu- 2. Recent scores (within 5 years) from a gradu- lated and non-matriculated students. This phase ate record exam (GRE, MAT, GMAT) allows students to take one elective course. 3. Two official transcripts from all institutions Phase Three, containing thirty-eight hours is the attended beginning of the dissertation phase. 4. A leadership portfolio and resume, which will Cohort students will enroll together for twenty be reviewed for evidence of demonstrated credit hours including: Leadership, Applications, leadership and leadership potential. Fieldwork and Seminar I, Leadership, Applications, Fieldwork and Seminar II, and Advanced Program Structure Leadership. The other required course in this phase The doctoral program is designed in three phas- is Applied Ethics in Educational Leadership. es. Phase One of the program provides the founda- Students may also enroll in one elective course tion for the entire program with a focus on the the- during this phase. The dissertation comprises the oretical aspects of leadership, organizations, and remaining twelve semester hours. change. Phase Two of the program centers on the socio-political aspects of leadership and research Course Sequence techniques that can be used to study and interpret PHASE I (18 credit hours) leadership and change. Phase Three of the pro- gram provides for intensive fieldwork that allows SEMESTER 1 (FALL) students to take leadership theory to practice, Leadership Theory 3 credit hours understand the ethics of educational leadership, Organizations as Cultures: and culminates with the dissertation project. The Theory and Applications 3 credit hours program totals 74 semester hours: 50 semester Elective* 3 credit hours hours of required courses; 12 semester hours of SEMESTER 2 (SPRING) electives that comprise a focus area; and, 12 Changing Organizations 3 credit hours semester hours for the dissertation. Research Literature Analysis Phase One contains eighteen credit hours, & Writing for Ed. Leadership 3 credit hours including the four core courses of the program: Elective* Leadership Theory, Organizations as Cultures: 3 credit hours Theory and Applications, Changing Organizations, BENCHMARK I: Preliminary Review prior to entrance and Research Literature Analysis and Writing in into Phase II Educational Leadership.

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PHASE II (18 credit hours) Certificates of Graduate SEMESTER 3 (SUMMER) Leadership Seminar I 3 credit hours Study Conducting and Analyzing Survey Certificates of Graduate Study in Research for Ed. Leadership 3 credit hours Computers in Education Diversity for Educational Louis Molinari, Program Advisor Leadership 3 credit hours Robinson Hall SEMESTER 4 (FALL) 856-256-4500 x3803 The Policy Environment 3 credit hours [email protected] Conducting and Analyzing NOTE: These certificate programs are not Qualitative Research designed for those who intend to matriculate in for Ed. Leadership 3 credit hours the master’s degree program, although a student Elective* 3 credit hours may elect to complete both areas of study. PHASE III (38 credit hours) The certificate programs are not a State of New Jersey instructional certificate unless otherwise SEMESTER 5 (SPRING) noted. Leadership, Applications, Fieldwork, and Seminar 9 credit hours Computers in Education SEMESTER 6 (SUMMER) The Certificate of Graduate Study in computer Leadership, Applications, Fieldwork, education includes a comprehensive picture of the and Seminar 9 credit hours use of computers in education today. The goal of Applied Ethics in Educational this program is to provide educators with the Leadership 3 credit hours knowledge and proficiencies needed to incorpo- rate the existing and emerging educational tech- BENCHMARK II: Progress Review nologies into their classroom. Individuals complet- Work on dissertation proposal can commence at completion of Benchmark II ing this program will not only be skilled in the use of computers in the classroom, they will be pre- SEMESTER 7 (FALL) pared to assume leadership roles in educational Advanced Leadership 2 credit hours technology in elementary and secondary schools. Elective 3 credit hours Students complete 18 credit hours selected Dissertation Research * 12 credit hours from the courses below, with approval of the pro- (on-going; can be taken in increments as mutual- gram advisor. Depending upon computer literacy, ly agreed upon with dissertation chairperson) program goals, and level (elementary, secondary or * students are required to enroll in only four administration), some courses will be elective courses required/substituted through advisement. ** additional Dissertation Research course cred- its may be required in order to maintain con- Course Requirements tinuous enrollment. See Section IV - 0827.632 Computer Technology in Educational Dissertation Proposal below. Administration* (Administrators) or 0833.530 Computer Assisted Instruction 0833.510 Computers and the Curriculum 0833.525 Instructional Applications of Word Processing & Data Management* 0833.521 Instructional Computer Language: Logo** 0833.548 Seminar in Educational Computing*** 0833.574 Multimedia & Hypermedia for Teachers

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0833.572 Special Topics in Computer Choose two from the following: Education (varied topics) 0802.556 Principles of Identification and 0701.560 Computing Environments in Treatment of Mathematics Education Deficiencies 0802.517 Elementary Mathematics Clinic TOTAL 18 S.H. (Summer only) * may be waived by advisor when expertise is 0802.558 Principles of the Math-Lab/ exhibited Learning Center Approach in ** required for elementary teachers Elementary School Math *** substitute with Seminar in Elementary The following course should be taken after all Teaching when in conjunction with MA in other requirements have been completed. Elementary Education *0802.560 Research Seminar in Elementary Mathematics Education Certificates of Graduate Study in Elementrary School Mathematics Certificates of Graduate Study in Louis Molinari, Program Advisor Elementrary School Language Arts Robinson Hall Louis Molinari, Program Advisor 856-256-4500 x3803 Robinson Hall [email protected] 856-256-4500 x3803 NOTE: These certificate programs are not [email protected] designed for those who intend to matriculate in NOTE: These certificate programs are not the master’s degree program, although a student designed for those who intend to matriculate in may elect to complete both areas of study. the master’s degree program, although a student The certificate programs are not a State of New may elect to complete both areas of study. Jersey instructional certificate unless otherwise The certificate programs are not a State of New noted. Jersey instructional certificate unless otherwise Upon successful completion of a prescribed pro- noted. gram of 18 semester hours in either of these two Elementary School Language Arts areas, teachers will be awarded a Certificate of The first two courses may be taken concurrent- Graduate Study in the appropriate curriculum area. ly. Both courses should be taken before the other The purpose of these programs is to provide an courses in the program. opportunity for teachers to increase and/or update 0802.550 Analysis of Classroom Teacher teaching skills and knowledge of current Behavior in the Elementary School resources, research findings and curriculum devel- 0802.539 Contemporary Curriculum opments. Some of the courses in each program Process/Elementary Language Arts may be used in the department’s advanced ele- 0802.551 Diagnostic Teaching and Evaluation mentary teaching program leading to the Master of of Basic Language Arts Skills Arts degree. A careful check with the graduate 0802.553 Use of Communications Media for advisor is recommended. Elementary Language Arts Instruction Elementary School Mathematics 0802.542 Linguistic Emphasis in Language The first two courses may be taken concurrent- Teaching ly. Both courses should be taken before the other *0802.565 Research Seminar in Language courses in the program. Arts Education 0802.550 Analysis of Classroom Teacher *Generally taken as the final course of each program. Behavior in the Elementary School 0802.540 Contemporary Curriculum Processes/Elementary Mathematics 0802.552 Piaget and Elementary Mathematics Education

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Certificate of Graduate Study in Course Requirements Early Childhood Education Required Courses 10 S.H. Gwynne Lorraine Wylie, Program Advisor 0802.532 Contemporary Elementary/ Robinson Hall Early Childhood Education: 856-256-4500 x3827 Standards & Program Models in [email protected] ECE (3 s.h.) This program will assist classroom teachers of 0823.510 Curriculum Development in Early Childhood Programs (4 s.h.) young children (preschool and primary grades) and 0818.550 Foundations of Early Childhood related supervisory personnel to increase their Special Education (3 s.h.) knowledge of contemporary issues, recommended standards, organizational and curriculum strate- Elective Choice (choose 1) 3 S.H. gies, and teaching practices so that the growth, 0802.550 Analysis of Classroom Teacher development and learning of the children are Behavior enhanced. This certificate program is designed to 0802.511 Learning Community Classrooms meet the P-3 licensure requirements for teachers 0823.525 Play and the Learning Environment who hold standard New Jersey teaching certifi- 0818.540 Motor Development in Atypical cates at other educational levels. Preschool Children At the end of this program, students will be 0818.545 Language Development in Atypical able to: Preschool Children 1. describe the important social, historical politi- TOTAL 13 S.H. cal, legal and philosophical constructs that impact on contemporary early childhood edu- Certificate of Graduate Study in cation practices, models and programs Foreign Language Education 2. relate milestone developmental characteris- Jacqueline D. Benevento, Program Advisor tics associated with the continuum of chil- Robinson Hall dren’s growth and development in early child- 856-256-4649 hood (birth to eight years) and the impact of [email protected] home, community, health, and cultural experi- This program is designed to provide foreign lan- ences on development and learning guage educators with opportunities for continued professional development as they explore issues 3. cite recommended standards for developmen- and innovations in the field. Participants will inves- tally appropriate practices in early childhood tigate the implications of recent developments in education, and identify agencies, organiza- linguistics, culture, and communication as they tions and educators in leadership roles impact upon curriculum and instruction in foreign 4. develop curriculum strategies that nurture languages. Emphasis is placed upon the use of diversity and equity, the integration of play, national and state standards. Topics include and language and literacy across core curricu- research into second language acquisition, the lum content areas, and provide a safe and development and use of print and non-print supportive classroom environment resources, and new ways of integrating language and content. This program is appropriate for teach- 5. explain the relationship and significant role of ers wishing to enhance their knowledge and skills family and community in the education of at all levels, for secondary school teachers new to young children and describe and/or design teaching at the elementary and/or middle school strategies for collaboration and involvement level, and for those responsible for the develop- 6. use assessment strategies that are multidi- ment and articulation of curriculum and instruction mensional and performance-based and respon- in grades K-12. sive to cultural and linguistic differences.

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Required Courses Course Requirements *0840.512 Linguistics for Teaching Second 0821.530 Foundations of Multicultural Languages 3 S.H. Education *0840.515 Language, Culture and 0840.510 Issues of Language and Cultural Communication 3 S.H. Diversity in ESL/Bilingual Programs *0840.513 Extending the Foreign 0840.512 Linguistics for Teaching Second Language Sequence K-12 3 S.H. Languages *0840.505 Issues and Innovations in Foreign 0840.515 Language, Culture, and Language Education 3 S.H. Communication PROGRAM TOTAL 12 S.H. 0840.517 Modern Developments in the Teaching of a Second Language Notes 0840.520 Teaching ESL/Bilingual Education: 1. Students may take the courses in any Process & Practice sequence, but those desiring the Certificate or of Graduate Study must matriculate after 0840.522 Integrating Language and Content 6 S.H. in the ESL/Bilingual Education 2. *Permission of the Program Advisor is Classroom required for each course. TOTAL 18 S.H. 3. The Certificate of Graduate Studies in Foreign Language Education is restricted to N.B. This program requires matriculation after certified foreign (world) language teachers. the first two courses (6 semester hours) listed above. N.B. The Certificate of Graduate Study is not a State of New Jersey instructional certificate. Proficiency testing will be required in English for the ESL certificate and in other languages, as appropriate, for the Bilingual/Bicultural Graduate Certification Education certificate. Programs English as a Second Language and Bilingual Education Certification Jacqueline D. Benevento, Program Advisor Robinson Hall 856-256-4649 [email protected] The English as a Second Language (ESL) Bilingual Education Certification Program is a non- degree program leading to a K-12 endorsement (second certificate) to standard New Jersey instructional certification in other teaching fields. (The bilingual/bicultural certificate is available only to individuals who hold standard New Jersey instructional certification for grade levels and sub- jects which can be taught in a bilingual setting; the appropriate instructional certificates are: elemen- tary education; secondary education mathematics, science, social studies; and special education.)

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Dianne Dorland, Dean after their undergraduate graduation in May. Rowan Hall These students are eligible to apply for a graduate 856-256-5300 assistantship for the full calendar year (June-May). [email protected] Additional information can be obtained from the Steven Chin, Associate Dean graduate program advisor. Rowan Hall In addition to the University requirements for 856-256-5300 entrance into a graduate program, the following [email protected] are required: M.S., Engineering 1. A bachelor of science in engineering from a program accredited by the Accreditation Ralph A. Dusseau, Program Advisor Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) Rowan Hall or equivalent degree 856-256-5322 [email protected] 2. Students holding a bachelor’s degree in sci- ence or mathematics disciplines can be admit- The Master of Science in Engineering program ted into the program provided they have com- is designed to respond to the changing needs of pleted all the course requirements listed in today’s engineers. The program aims to aid in the Group A and any 6 courses from Group B. technological and economic development of southern New Jersey by providing post-baccalau- Group A: reate educational opportunities for a diverse stu- Chemistry I, Physics I, Calculus I-III dent body. The program was developed with the assistance of a National Advisory Council of inter- Computer Programming nationally renowned leaders in engineering educa- Differential Equations tion and industry. Group B: This degree program can be tailored to provide Physics II, Statics, Solid Mechanics, Engineering students with an opportunity to enhance the Materials, Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Fluid breadth of their education or to specialize in a Mechanics, Chemistry II, Transfer Processes, technical area. The Master of Science in Chemical Process Principles, Physical Chemistry I, Engineering program will enable the student to: Organic Chemistry I, Reaction Engineering, 1. have access to higher level study leading to a Electromagnetics, Separation Processes, Network graduate degree or professional development Theory, Digital Signal Processing, Electronics, Communication Theory, Control Systems, Data 2. understand higher level technical principles, Communication & Networking, Operating Systems, beyond the scope of a bachelor’s degree, that Digital Design, Principles of Digital Computers, can be used to identify and solve problems Numerical Analysis, Partial Differential Equations 3. increase the breadth of understanding and NOTE:Students should review their tran- application of engineering principles. scripts with the graduate advisor to develop a course plan for the degree program. Rowan University engineering graduates are eligible to apply for the five-year BS-MS Program General Requirements which permits students to complete the M.S. pro- The Master of Science in Engineering requires gram in Engineering in one calendar year following 30 semester hours of graduate level courses and the awarding of the undergraduate degree. independent study. Each student is assigned a Accepted students begin the program on June 1 graduate advisor who must approve the student’s

68 COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING program, subject to the guidelines of the University 0906.579 Industrial Process Pathway and the College of Engineering. With the assis- 0906.580 Optimization of Engineering tance of the advisor, students choose courses lead- Projects ing to one of five areas of specialization. 0906.581 Advanced Process Analysis 0906.582 Food Engineering Systems I. Required Common Core 6-9 S.H. 0906.583 Engineering Exercise Dynamics Mathematics I: Engineering Application of Analysis Engineering Applications of B. CIVIL ENGINEERING Computers (or equivalent level computational 0901.502 Finite Element Analysis course in a specific field) 0901.511 Engineering Optimization One business course from those listed 0908.503 Special Topics in Civil Engineering below: 0908.504 Engineering Estimating Quantitative Methods for Business 0908.552 Foundation Engineering Decision Making 0908.553 Earth Retaining Systems Managerial Economics 0908.562 Advanced Transportation Principles of Management Science Engineering Strategic Engineering Management 0908.563 Advanced Transportation Planning, Students may substitute for required courses Demand, and Data Analysis by demonstrating equivalent course profi- 0908.564 Advanced Design of Elements of ciencies determined by the graduate advisor. Transportation Engineering All technical electives must be approved by 0908.565 Advanced Pavement Analysis and the student’s graduate advisor. Evaluation II. M.S. with Specialization 15 S.H. 0908.573 Advanced Structural Analysis Students must complete a minimum of 15 0908.584 Prestressed Concrete credits in one of the following specializations: 0908.585 Advanced Reinforced Concrete 0908.586 Bridge Engineering A. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING 0901.511 Engineering Optimization 0908.587 Masonry and Wood Structures 0906.502 Special Topics in Chemical Up to 3 courses from Environmental or Water Engineering Resources Engineering may be selected. 0906.506 Process Heat Transfer C. ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING 0906.508 Membrane Process Technology 0901.502 Finite Element Analysis 0906.510 Biochemical Engineering 0901.511 Engineering Optimization 0906.512 Safety in the Process Industries 0906.502 Special Topics in Chemical 0906.514 Transport Phenomena for Engineering Engineers 0906.506 Process Heat Transfer 0906.515 Advanced Reactor Design 0906.508 Membrane Process Technology 0906.516 Advanced Separation Process 0906.512 Safety in Process Industries Technology 0906.516 Advanced Separation Process 0906.518 Polymer Engineering Technology 0906.520 Green Engineering Design in the 0906.520 Environmental Design in Industry Chemical Industry 0908.503 Special Topics in Civil Engineering 0906 528 Fluid Flow Applications in 0908.512 Advanced Environmental Processing and Manufacturing Treatment Process Principles 0906.568 Electrochemical Engineering 0908.522 Site Remediation Engineering 0906.570 Air Pollution Control 0908.531 Solid and Hazardous Waste 0906.572 Biomedical Process Engineering Management 0906.574 Advances in Particle Technology 0908.532 Pollutant Fate and Transport 0906.576 Bioseparation Processes 0908.533 Integrated Solid Waste 0906.577 Advanced Engineering Process Management Analysis and Experimental Design 0908.543 Advanced Water Resources Engineering

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0908.544 Hydraulic Design III. M.S. without Specialization 21-24 S.H. 0908.545 Environmental Fluid Mechanics All courses must be approved by the stu- 0910.511 Combustion dent’s graduate advisor. D. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING IV. Thesis/Project 6-9 S.H. 0901.511 Engineering Optimization Students may participate in project work, 0909.504 Special Topics in Electrical choosing one of two options: Engineering OPTION I: THESIS RESEARCH/ENGINEERING 0909.551 Digital Signal Processing PROJECT (6 TO 9 S.H.) 0909.552 Digital Image Processing Research leading to a master’s thesis carried out 0909.553 Digital Speech Processing under the supervision of a Rowan engineering 0909.554 Theory and Engineering faculty member. Successful completion of the Applications of Wavelets thesis includes satisfactory oral and written reports to a thesis committee. The thesis com- 0909.560 Artificial Neural Networks mittee may include members from industry or 0909.571 Instrumentation from other colleges in the University. E. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING A project identified by a faculty member, a stu- 0901.502 Finite Element Analysis dent or industry and approved by the graduate program advisor can fill the Option I requirement. 0901.511 Engineering Optimization 0910.501 Computer Integrated OPTION II: LEADERSHIP OF CLINIC PROJECT Manufacturing and Automation (MAXIMUM OF 6 S.H.) 0910.505 Special Topics in Mechanical Students, under the supervision of a faculty Engineering member, may serve as advisors in clinic projects. In addition to a clinic report to the client, the 0910.511 Combustion graduate student must present a satisfactory 0910.512 Rocket Propulsion written and oral report to a Rowan University 0910.514 Energy Conversion Systems Graduate Committee chaired by the clinic faculty 0910.521 Gas Dynamics advisor. 0910 522 Computational Fluid Dynamics Students who are excused from any of these 0910.541 Advanced Mechanism Design options must take additional technical electives 0910.551 Mechanics of Continuous Media to complete the 30 semester hours required in the program. 0910.552 Structural Acoustics 0910.553 Analytical Dynamics TOTAL 30 S.H. 0910.575 Fundamentals of Crash Safety Engineering NOTE: Additional courses are being developed in each of the specializations.

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Donald L. Gephardt, Dean M.A., Theatre Wilson Hall The Master of Arts in Theatre is designed to 856-256-4552 balance scholarly inquiry in theatre history and [email protected] criticism with study of practical theatrical tech- nique. Graduates of this program gain a stronger Mission - College of Fine and foundation in theatrical history and criticism, and Performing Arts can choose to study all aspects of theatre practice, As a discipline with a long and significant tradi- or focus on advanced study in a specific area of tion, the arts are uniquely positioned to impart the interest. While intended to provide enhanced the- qualities of discernment and creativity that con- atre study for secondary school teachers this pro- tribute to the development of the whole person. gram also provides a strong foundation for doctor- The College of Fine and Performing Arts fosters a al study. dynamic intellectual and creative environment that produces transcendent experiences of discovery Additional Admission Requirements and expression. The College nurtures authentic The student must fulfill all the admission learning communities through rigorous degree pro- requirements for The Graduate School. In addition, grams that educate artists of the future and pro- the student must have an undergraduate degree in vides classroom and applied arts experiences for theatre or in another discipline with sufficient non-majors and enriching programs for the public. undergraduate course work and/or practical expe- rience in theatre as determined by the department. Accreditations Those with deficiencies may be admitted with the provision that they complete any undergraduate Art - National Association of Schools of Art & theatre course work deemed necessary. Design, Music - National Association of Schools of Course Requirements Music, Required courses 14 S.H. Theatre - National Association of Schools of 1007.501 Introduction to Graduate Study Theatre in Theatre Programs Offered 1007.502 Studies in World Theatre History Master of Music, and Criticism 1007.503 Studies in American Theatre Master of Arts - Music Education, History and Criticism Master of Arts - Theatre 1007.520 Thesis Research and Writing

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Electives 18 S.H. Required Courses 6 S.H. 1007.508 Seminar in Directing: 12-18 S.H. FROM: Working with the Actor 1007.504 Seminar in Contemporary World Theatre and Drama 1007.506 Scenography: Process and Product 1007.506 Scenography: Process and Product Elective Courses 9 S.H. 1007.507 Challenges in Design and Technical 1007.509 Special Problems in Directing Production 1007.507 Challenges in Design and 1007.508 Seminar in Directing: Working With Technical Production the Actor 1007.510 Musical Theatre Production 1007.509 Special Problems in Directing 1007.515 Internship in Theatre (3-6) 1007.510 Musical Theatre Production 1007.511 Production/Performance Project (3- 0-6 S.H. FROM: 6) 1007.505 Independent Graduate Study in TOTAL 15 S.H. Theatre Graduate courses transferred from other 1007.515 Graduate Internship in Theatre schools are subject to review for their acceptabili- 1007.511 Graduate Production/Performance ty and applicability to Rowan’s requirements. Project However, no more than 6 semester hours may be TOTAL 32 S.H. applied toward credit for earning this certificate. To receive the degree, students must complete the 32 semester hours of course work with a G.P.A. Master of Music of at least 3.0. They must also have completed a Bryan K Appleby-Wineberg, Program Advisor thesis approved by a committee composed of the Wilson Hall student’s advisor and two other faculty designated 856-256-4500 x 3526 by the department. [email protected] The Master of Music program provides for Certificate of Graduate Study in intensive development of performance skills, Theatre Practice broad knowledge of the literature in the area of Phillip Graneto, Program Advisor specialization and greater understanding of the Bunce Hall musical profession. Graduates of the program may 856-256-4392 continue their performance studies on the doctoral [email protected] level or find employment as performers or inde- pendent teachers. The Certificate Program in Theatre Practice pro- vides students with advanced study designed to Additional Admission Requirements: increase skill in practical aspects of theatre. This The student must fulfill all the admissions program seeks to increase student knowledge requirements of The Graduate School. In addition, across a broad of theatrical techniques, it is expected that the earned undergraduate and is primarily designed to enhance the skills of degree will be in Music. If not, the student must secondary school teachers actively involved in the- satisfy the admission committee, through audi- atrical production. This program will also serve the tion and interview, that he/she possesses the beginning theatre professional seeking to improve appropriate background for successful comple- staging and performance skill, the avocational the- tion of the program. An audition is required for all atre artist wanting additional training, or profes- applicants. Taped auditions are permissible only sionals in other related fields wishing to enhance if the student lives more than 300 miles from their careers with training in theatrical staging and Glassboro, New Jersey. Composition students performance. must prepare and present a portfolio of their works in lieu of an audition. All students will be required to take theory and history placement exams the first week of classes.

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Course Requirements JAZZ STUDIES 1006.503 Jazz History Required Core 21-27 S.H. 1004.575 CD Project 1004.xxx Graduate Applied Music 1004.541 Jazz Piano (Non-Keyboard Spec.) 1004.560 Form and Analysis Music Elective or 1004.540 Jazz Arranging and Composition TOTAL 31-37 S.H. 1005.547 Music and the Related Arts VOCAL Elective: Music Elective, Interdisciplinary 1006.542 Opera Literature course or foreign language 1006.506 Art Song Ensemble experience (suitable to specialization), 1004.551 Piano Accompanying Guitar or Piano Accompanying Area of Specialization: ITALIAN, GERMAN OR FRENCH INSTRUMENTAL/KEYBOARD TOTAL 34-38 S.H. 1004.536 Chamber Music I CONDUCTING (INSTRUMENTAL OR CHORAL) 1004.537 Chamber Music II 1006.511 Survey of 20th Century Band 1006.546 Symphonic Literature Literature or or 1006.542 Opera Literature 1006.546 Symphonic Literature Elective or or Choral Literature 1006.509 String Literature 1004.565 Seminar in Band Conducting or or 1006.505 History and Literature of Lute 1006.542 Opera Literature and Guitar 1004.557 Advanced Orchestration 1006.510 Keyboard Literature or GUITAR PEDAGOGY: GUITARISTS French or German 1004.561 Score Reading I PIANO PEDAGOGY: PIANISTS 1004.562 Score Reading II TOTAL 34-38 S.H. TOTAL 31-38 S.H. COMPOSITION Note: Specialization requirements may be mod- 1004.570 20th Century Literature and ified only by permission of program advisor. Techniques 1004.50x Applied Instrument MUSIC THEORY/PEDAGOGY Music Elective TOTAL 34-38 S.H.

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Jay A. Harper, Dean M.A., Mathematics Bosshart Hall Marcus Wright, Program Advisor 856-256-4850 Robinson Hall [email protected] 856-256-4500 x 3873 Jin Wang, Associate Dean [email protected] Bosshart Hall The Master of Arts in Mathematics program will 856-256-4853 provide an opportunity for individuals to pursue [email protected] advanced study in mathematics and to develop Cindy Lynch, Assistant Dean skills that can lead to success in today’s techno- Bosshart Hall logically oriented society. Whether the goal 856-256-4851 involves applying mathematics to solve problems [email protected] in business and industry, teaching in higher educa- The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences cele- tion, or preparing for further graduate study in brates and affirms the humanities, natural sciences, mathematics or related fields, this program behavioral and social sciences as the core of liberal enables each student to pursue a course of study education and the basis for professional prepara- that is appropriate for his or her interests. The pro- tion. Committed to excellence in instruction and gram has been of special interest to high school scholarship, its disciplines promote rigorous inquiry, teachers seeking to enrich their knowledge of analytical and integrative reasoning, and decision mathematics. The graduate course work will fill making skills. The College offers educational expe- gaps and broaden and extend the undergraduate riences designed to enhance the intellectual devel- mathematics background of each student. There is opment, current and future careers, and the overall sufficient flexibility in the program for students to quality of life of our students. The various curricula tailor their curriculum to meet their needs. in the College combine the richness of liberal arts Additional Admission Requirements and sciences theories and traditions with applica- In addition to the basic requirements for gradu- tions for the workplace in the new millennium. In all ate admissions, the applicant for the Master of of its offerings, the College plays an essential role Arts in Mathematics will usually be expected to in Rowan’s mission to educate students who remain have completed a minimum of 30 semester hours life-long learners and responsible citizens of diverse of mathematics at the undergraduate level, includ- communities. ing courses in calculus through vector calculus, lin- ear algebra, and abstract algebra. Programs Offered The College currently offers degree programs Graduation Requirements leading to a Master of Arts in Mathematics and a In addition to the course requirements outlined Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling and below, students will pass a comprehensive exami- Applied Psychology. Also recently approved to offer nation given by the Department of Mathematics. a Master of Arts in Criminal Justice. The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences significantly supports graduate degrees in the College of Education including School Psychology, Educational Services: School Psychologist Certification and Subject Matter Teaching in Mathematics, Biological Science and Chemistry and Physics.

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Course Requirements M.A., Mental Health Counseling and Students will complete a minimum of 30 semes- Applied Psychology ter hours of graduate credits in mathematics. James A. Haugh, Program Advisor Twelve semester hours will provide a core expe- Robinson Hall rience for all graduate students, including two 856-256-4500, x3781 courses in analysis, an advanced course in linear [email protected] algebra, and a choice of topology or a course in the foundations of mathematics. The focus of the program is on preparing stu- dents to become mental health counselors who are Students will also complete 6-9 s.h. from Bank involved in the prevention and treatment of a wide A, 6-9 s.h. from Bank B, and a minimum of 3 s.h. in variety of mental health problems and other prob- Seminar and Research. Students should enroll in lems such as child abuse and neglect and domes- the required core courses first. The Mathematics tic violence. Students will receive a comprehen- Seminar is required and should be taken after most sive background in the psychological theories, of the course work is completed. The comprehen- empirical research findings, counseling skills, and sive exam is usually taken during the Mathematics treatment approaches necessary for the effective Seminar. delivery of services in a variety of mental health settings. The program places a particular emphasis I. Required Core 12 S.H. upon developing strong skills in differential diag- 1701.502 Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory nosis, the ability to conceptualize treatment plans 1701.510 Real Analysis I and the use of empirically supported treatment 1701.512 Complex Analysis I approaches. Students are also required to com- 1701.526 Point Set Topology plete at least 600 hours of supervised practice in a or mental health setting. 1701.500 Foundations of Mathematics This program prepares students to become men- tal health counselors and provides the course work II. Bank A 6-9 S.H. necessary to apply for certification as a Licensed 1701.505 Probability & Statistics Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey and cer- 1701.511 Real Analysis II tification by the National Board of Certified 1701.513 Complex Analysis II Counselors (NBCC). However, completion of the 1701.524 Abstract Algebra I masters’ program course work is only one part of the III. Bank B 6-9 S.H. requirements for the LPC and NBCC certifications. 1701.503 Number Theory Specifically, the masters program consists of 48 credit hours with12 hours of post-masters’ credits 1701.504 Mathematical Logic available. Combining the 48 credits within the mas- 1701.507 Differential Geometry ters program with the 12 credits of post-masters’ 1703.511 Operations Research I certification provides the 60 credits of graduate work 1703.512 Operations Research II required for the LPC and NBCC certification. 1701.520 Topics-Applied Mathematics 1701.521 Non-Linear Differential Equations In addition to meeting the University requirements, 1701.522 History of Mathematics this program requires completion of 12 s.h. of under- graduate psychology including at least one statistics 1701.525 Modern Geometry and research methods course and one course in 1701.527 Abstract Algebra II abnormal psychology. Some experience within a 1701.529 Numerical Analysis mental health setting is also strongly encouraged 1703.550 Topics-Discrete Mathematics (e.g., field experience, volunteer work, employment). IV. Seminar and Research 3-6 S.H. 1701.533 Graduate Seminar in Mathematics (required) 1701.550 Independent Study TOTAL 30-33 S.H.

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Masters Program Coursework Admission to the Program: 2001.570 Research Methodology and In addition to the minimum requirements of the Statistics in Counseling Psychology University for admission, this program requires a 2001.610 Career and Lifestyle Development master’s degree from an accredited institution in 2001.611 Counseling and Psychotherapy counseling psychology or a closely related field. In 2001.612 Group Counseling and addition, applicants are required to submit their grad- Psychotherapy uate transcripts and one letter of recommendation. 2001.620 Legal and Ethical Issues in Students may complete any of the four courses Counseling listed below: 2001.621 Psychopathology 2003.620 Cognitive Behavioral Treatment 2001.650 Practicum in Counseling Strategies (1 - 3 credits) 2003.624 Psychopathology of Childhood and 2001.650 Practicum in Counseling Adolescence (2 - 6 credits) 2010.610 Psychopharmacology 2001.685 Masters Thesis in Psychology I 2001.630 Family Systems and Family Therapy (3 credits) 2005.502 Fundamentals of Drug and Alcohol 2001.687 Masters Thesis in Psychology II Abuse and Dependency (3 credits) 2003.518 Psychological Evaluation and 2005.501 Intervention Approaches in Counseling Service to Combat Psychology and Human Services Alcohol and Drug Abuse 2005.610 Social and Cultural Diversity 2006.533 Tests and Measurements TOTAL 12 S.H. 2009.560 Lifespan Development 2009.595 Introduction to Counseling Substance Awareness Coordinator Certification TOTAL 48 S.H. Linda Jeffrey, Program Advisor Certificate of Advanced Graduate Robinson Hall 856-256-4874 Study in Mental Health Counseling [email protected] James A. Haugh, Advisor Mary Lee Putman, Program Advisor Robinson Hall Esby Gym 856-256-4500 x 3781 856-256-4500 x 3752 [email protected] [email protected] This certificate program consists of 12 credit A state law passed in January 1988 requires hours of advanced graduate study. The graduate school districts to set up substance abuse preven- certificate program is intended for individuals who tion, intervention, and treatment referral programs. have already completed a master’s degree in coun- The legislation also mandates that substance seling psychology and need additional graduate awareness coordinators be designated to serve course work in order to qualify for state licensure school districts in all areas of the state. These and national certification. Additionally, the pro- individuals must: gram is available for mental health professionals in the community seeking to enhance their profes- 1. assist with the in-service training of school sional development. The courses within the certifi- staff concerning substance abuse issues and cate are intended to be advanced courses within the district program to combat substance the profession that will allow students to improve abuse their practical knowledge and skills. 2. serve as an information resource for sub- stance abuse curriculum development and instruction

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3. help districts revise and implement substance Curriculum Description abuse policies and procedures The curriculum (above) for the SAC certification program are courses taught by faculty from the 4. provide counseling services to pupils regard- departments of Health/Exercise Science and ing substance abuse problems Psychology. 5. and, where necessary, cooperate with juvenile The twelve semester hours are designed to be justice officials in offering substance abuse completed over two consecutive semesters. treatment services Students who take longer than one academic year to complete the certificate program must fol- Admission to the Program low the specific course sequence prescribed by In addition to the minimum requirements of the course prerequisites. Students have a maximum of University for admission, this program requires a four years from the date of matriculation to com- bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in plete the program. health, psychology, human services, social work, or A state-approved school district-based residen- a field leading to teacher certification. cy is also required before the award of the SAC Students may complete only two courses in this certificate. Details regarding this 300 hour require- program prior to acceptance as a fully matriculat- ment as well as other State requirements are ed student. available from the New Jersey Department of Education. Course Requirements In order to satisfy the academic requirements for State Substance Awareness Coordinator (SAC) certification, all of the following courses must be completed at Rowan University. 2005.502 Fundamentals of Drug and Alcohol Abuse and Dependency 2009.512 Developmental Psychology of Drug and Alcohol Abuse 2003.518 Psychological Evaluation and Counseling Services to Combat Alcohol and Drug Abuse 0837.525 Curriculum Strategies in Substance Awareness TOTAL 12 S.H.

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

0401 Biology 0414 Biochemistry 0401.500 Evolutionary Theory 3 s.h. 0414.540 Introduction to Biochemistry I 3 s.h. (Prerequisite: 6 credits in Biology or instructor’s (Prerequisite: 1907.201, 0401.100, 0401.101) permission) This course is concerned with the chemical com- Historical development of the principles of organic pounds and chemical reactions which are of para- evolution; modern application of genetics and mount importance to the functioning of biological cytology to the understanding of the nature of this systems. The major metabolic pathways for ener- process. This course may not be offered annually. gy production and biosynthesis are examined. The requirements include a research paper or individ- 0404 Plant Morphology ual project. Admission to the course is at the dis- cretion of the Graduate Advisor. This course may 0404.579 Comparative Morphology of not be offered annually. Vascular Plants 3 s.h. (Prerequisite: 0402.200, 0402.201) 0414.548 Biochemistry I— Investigation of vascular plants by comparison of Lecture and Lab 4 s.h. morphological features and reproductive cycles of (Prerequisite: 1907.201) selected forms in the Psilopsida, Lycopsida, This course is concerned about Chemical com- Sphenopsida and Pteropsida. Introduction of pounds and chemical reactions which are of para- Paleobotanical information to provide a background mount importance to the functioning of biochemi- for the origin, evolution and phylogeny of the sur- cal systems. The major metabolic pathways for viving types of these groups. Lecture and laborato- energy production and biosynthesis are examined. ry. This course may not be offered annually. Laboratory experiments reinforce and expand the lecture material. The requirements of this course 0406 Plant Physiology include a graduate laboratory project and/or research paper. Admission to the course will be at 0406.580 Plant Physiology 3 s.h. the discretion of the Graduate Advisor. This course (Prerequisite: 0402.200, 0402.201, 1907.200, or is taught in the Chemistry and Biochemistry permission of instructor) Department. Principles and factors concerned with development of plants: Nutrition, water relationships, photosyn- 0420 Ecology thesis, chemosynthesis, reproduction, growth. This course may not be offered annually. 0420.525 Environmental Toxicology 4 s.h. (Prerequisite: 0401.100, 0401.101, 1906.100 or 0410 Physiology, Human & Animal 1906.101, 1907.200, 0420.310) This course covers topics related to the fate and 0410.587 Animal Physiology 3 s.h. impact of pollutants in the environment. This (Prerequisite: 0401.100, 0401.101) course deals with laws and regulations regarding A study of physiological control systems and vege- pollutant discharges, the kinds of chemical pollu- tative activities of animals in various invertebrate tants, the transport and distribution of such chem- and vertebrate phyla relative to cellular regulation, icals into the environment, and their effect on pop- osmo-regulation, ionic regulation, regulation of pH, ulation and communities as well as individual blood flow regulation, nutritive requirements, organisms. The acute and chronic effect of these feeding, digestion, absorption, body fluids, respira- pollutants, the principles of environmental moni- tion, and intermediary metabolism. This course toring and assessment, and special examples and may not be offered annually. case studies will be analyzed. Hands-on research will be carried out in toxicological testing during the semester.

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0420.594 Synecology 3 s.h. ethical issues, and library research including elec- (Prerequisite: 0420.310) tronic data bases and internet research. The relationships of plants and animals to measur- able components of their physical, chemical and 0501.521 Integrative M.B.A. Seminar 3 s.h. biotic environments; ecology, environmental con- (Prerequisite: Completion of all core courses in cepts; physiochemical aspects of the atmosphere, the M.B.A. curriculum or permission of the soils and bodies of water, the species and inter- instructor) specific relationships, community and succession, A capstone course for the M.B.A. program, it aids productivity. Lecture and laboratory. This course students in reinforcing and integrating core cours- may not be offered annually. es by studying strategic audits and process analy- sis techniques. Student projects will use teams to 0420.595 Pine Barrens Ecology 3 s.h. analyze how organizations use people, operational (Prerequisite: 0420.594) management, information systems and financial Field-laboratory experience investigating the measurements to achieve strategic and opera- unique Pine Barrens of New Jersey to understand tional effectiveness. what it is, how it became what it is and conditions which tend to maintain it. 0501.600 Special Topics in Business Administration 3 s.h. 0422 Genetics (Students may elect two special topic courses.) Students will study advanced level topics in spe- 0422.598 Human Genetics 3 s.h. cific disciplines as identified through participation (Prerequisite: 0401.100, 0401.101, 0422.335 or in in-depth seminars on topics to be determined by permission of the instructor) faculty in consultation with the Graduate Patterns of transmission of single gene traits, Committee of the College of Business. Students human biochemical genetics, autosomal and sex- will complete research or projects on specialized linked chromosomal anomalies, immunogenetics topics in various disciplines in Business and blood groups, screening for genetic diseases Administration. Students may take each topic only and prenatal diagnosis. Lecture, laboratory ses- once. This course may not be offered annually. sions or the equivalent. This course may not be offered annually. 0503 Accounting 0427 Embryology 0503.500 Managerial Accounting 3 s.h. (Prerequisite: 0501.518 or permission of MBA 0427.597 General Embryology director) of Animals 3 s.h. This course takes a managerial approach with (Prerequisite: 0401.100, 0401.101) emphasis on decision-making. It includes financial This laboratory course focuses on morphologic and statement analysis and topics on determination of physiologic processes involved in the development cost behavior using regression analysis and learn- of embryos from fertilization and the 1-cell stage ing curves, activity based costing, cost allocation, to the newborn/newly-hatched. The course performance measurement, and the decision-mak- includes the development of invertebrates, ing process. amphibians, birds, and mammals. 0503.502 Advanced Managerial Accounting 3 s.h. 0501 Business, General (Prerequisite: 0503.426 or 0503.500) 0501.518 Integrative Managerial Skills 3 s.h. Taking a managerial approach, this course exam- (Prerequisite: Admission to M.B.A. Program or ines decision making by management. It includes permission of M.B.A. Program Director ) topics on activity-based cost allocation, determi- This course serves as a keystone course for the nation of cost behavior using regression analysis M.B.A. program. Key skills, tools, and issues nec- and learning curves, cost allocation, the decision- essary for further study will be developed and making process and decision models under uncer- extended. Course topics and techniques include tainty, performance measurement and executive information systems, financial ratios, behavioral, compensation. presentation, team building, quantitative analysis, critical thinking, written communication, legal and

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0503.503 Corporate and Partnership 0503.508 Seminar and Research in Taxes 3 s.h. Accounting 3 s.h. (Prerequisite: 0503.316 or equivalent course) (Prerequisite: 15 credit hours at the graduate This course presents an overview of the Federal level in Accounting) Tax System relating to various business forms This seminar provides the opportunity for students including corporations, partnerships and exempt to improve their professional research skills and entities. Students will examine major tax legisla- advance their own scholarly development in the tion and judicial precedents with a focus on cur- accounting field. Taken after five graduate rent and pending legislation. Topics will include accounting and business law courses, it provides a corporate organization, accumulations and liquida- synthesis of prior learning. Students will work col- tion, partnership formation, S corporations, laboratively with the professor and other enrolled exempt organizations, estate and gift taxation, students to develop and complete a major research including trusts. Research and preparation soft- project and other assignments. Topics may include ware will be used throughout the course. financial, not-for-profit, managerial, auditing, or tax accounting. 0503.504 Seminar in Auditing 3 s.h. (Prerequisite: 0503.410 or equivalent course) 0503.509 Intermediate Financial Students will develop an understanding of the Accounting 3 s.h. judgmental issues faced in providing audit and (Prerequisite: 0503.211) assurance services. Further emphasis will be the This course will include a review of the accounting application of underlying accounting concepts to process, the conceptual framework, the prepara- solve these judgmental issues. In addition, an tion of financial statements and specific principles emphasis will be on the auditor’s decision-making related to the accounting for current assets, prop- process and the nature and amount of evidence erty, plant and equipment, liabilities, leases, the auditor should accumulate given engagement income taxes, pensions, and shareholders’ equity. circumstances. Research and empirical evidence will be empha- 0503.505 Seminar in Business Law 3 s.h. sized. This course is restricted to students who (Prerequisite: 1498.242 or equivalent course) have not taken Intermediate Accounting I and II at In this course, students study the legal aspects of the undergraduate level. sales, liability, secured transactions, commercial 0503.510 Financial Statement Analysis 3 s.h. paper and consumer credit. In addition, the course (Prerequisite: 0503.500 or 0503.509 or permission will emphasize legal analysis and research. of MS Program Director ) 0503.506 Advanced Domestic & This course will take an expanded study of financial statement analysis from the point of view of the pri- International Accounting 3 s.h. mary users of financial statements: equity and cred- (Prerequisite: 0503.311 or equivalent course) it analysts. The analysis and use of financial state- This financial accounting course focuses on the ments will also emphasize the properties of numbers accounting for corporate mergers and acquisitions, derived from these statements, and the features of and the accounting and financial reporting require- the environment in which key decisions are made in ments of corporations with both domestic and using financial statement information. Research and international subsidiaries. It includes coverage of empirical evidence will be emphasized. international financial reporting comparability. 0503.507 Government and Non-for-Profit 0504 Finance Accounting 3 s.h. (Prerequisite: 0503.311 or equivalent course) 0504.500 Managerial Finance 3 s.h. This financial accounting course focuses on the (Prerequisite: 0503.500 and 0501.518) contemporary accounting issues of governmental Students in this course will learn valuation tech- and non-profit organizations. It includes: financial niques including adjusted present value, equity reporting, budgeting, forecasting and strategic cash flows, and real-option valuation. In addition planning in the environments of local, state, feder- to comparing alternative valuation techniques and al government, colleges and universities, hospitals, the assumptions and limitations underlying each, and voluntary health and welfare organizations. students explore the technical difficulties and incentive effects caused by high leverage, the rela-

80 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS tion between capital structure and capital costs, 0506.501 Advanced Operations the interaction between a firm’s financial structure Management and Strategy 3 s.h. and its business strategies, the conditions con- (Prerequisite: 0501.518) tributing to potential under or over-valuation of a This course is designed to familiarize students firm’s prospects by the market, and the managerial with the complexities of operating a manufactur- consequences of such mis-valuation. ing, as well as a service, organization. The focus is primarily on gaining a competitive edge by improv- 0504.512 Capital Budgeting 3 s.h. ing functions of operations management. Concepts (Prerequisite: 0504.500) and tools pertaining to business forecasting, oper- This course includes the following topics: estima- ations decision-making, resources allocation, loca- tion of project cash flows, interest, annuity, and tion and capacity planning, inventory control and present value calculations, evaluation of projects management, facility layouts, scheduling, project under conditions of certainty and risk, strategic management, and quality control and management planning in capital budgeting, and leasing. This will be covered. Case studies and team projects course may not be offered annually. will also be used to provide practical applications 0504.516 Issues in Finance 3 s.h. in a realistic business context. (Prerequisite: 0504.500) 0506.502 International Business This course includes the following topics: mergers and Society 3 s.h. and acquisitions, financial structure analysis, cost (Prerequisite: Completion of, or concurrent with, of capital analysis, capital budgeting, portfolio 0501.518 ) management, financial institutions, money and This course addresses numerous aspects of the capital markets, and international finance. This increasingly global business environment and course may not be offered annually. implications for business organizations and key 0504.600 Investment/Portfolio Analysis 3 s.h. stakeholders. Frameworks for comparing political, (Prerequisite: 0504.500) legal, social, economic, and governmental differ- Students will analyze and develop an ability to ences across nations are utilized. Macro issues deal with the following topics: investment values include trade theories, trade regimes, roles of gov- and market price with regard to risk, return, port- ernments and global institutions. Strategies and folio diversification, taxes and inflation. They will structures adopted by various types of internation- also examine the role of fixed income securities al firms and functional approaches to international versus common stock prices, yields, returns and finance, management, and marketing are also valuations; warrants, options and future contracts, included. U.S. and foreign securities markets, and the rapid- 0506.503 Organization Development 3 s.h. ly developing science of portfolio management as (Prerequisite: 0501.518) it applies to both the firm and the individual. This Students study the application behavioral science course may not be offered annually. in the management of planned organizational change and development. In addition to the analy- 0506 Business Management sis of issues facing the change agent, students 0506.500 Organization Behavior 3 s.h. also develop skills in implementing and interven- (Prerequisite: Completion of, or concurrent enroll- ing in the effort to improve organizational effec- ment with, 0501.518 ) tiveness. This course may not be offered annually. Students will study and develop skills in interper- 0506.601 Strategic Planning for sonal behavior in organizations and groups. They Operating Managers 3 s.h. will learn about issues in leadership, how groups (Prerequisite: 0501.518) function, elements of power and influence, conflict This course prepares the operating manager for management, management of time and stress, cre- the responsibilities of performing strategic plan- ative and rational problem solving in groups. In ning. The course will identify what goes into and addition, they will study theories of motivation and how strategic planning is performed. Strategy for- methods of empowerment in organizations. mation and evaluation will be assisted by comput- er decision models and management games. The interrelationships of organizational units and pro-

81 ROWAN UNIVERSITY 2004-2005 active management posture with respect to envi- the analysis of actual decision-making situations ronmental forces will be stressed. This course may by means of case studies and/or independent not be offered annually. research projects. 0507 Operations Research 0509.600 International Marketing 3 s.h. (Prerequisite: 0509.500, or permission of instructor) 0507.500 Managerial Decision Making Students will examine all issues facing marketing Tools 3 s.h. managers in the light of the unique challenges This course requires the application of analysis posed by the internationalization of the economy. and decision making tools in a business setting, The cultural, economic, political, and legal envi- with emphasis on the evaluation of problems fac- ronment will be examined. Market research in ing the modern firm in a changing global market- world markets, the planning and development of place. It provides in-depth coverage of analytical consumer and industrial products, promotion, pric- tools that are invaluable to the entrepreneur/man- ing and distribution will also be analyzed. This ager as he or she is confronted with strategy and course may not be offered annually. implementation decisions in a competitive world. 0601 Communication Studies 0507.600 Business Forecasting 3 s.h. (Prerequisite: 0501.518 or 0507.500) 0601.500 Working with Printers, Clients, This course is designed to acquaint the graduate and Colleagues to Produce student with the advanced statistical forecasting an Effective Publication .5 s.h. techniques. Upon completion of the course, the Students will learn how to establish rapport with student should be able to identify a forecasting printers and clients so the best printing can be problem, gather data and use computerized statis- delivered for the lowest price. Students will learn tical packages to obtain solutions, analyze results, to plan publications schedules and how to antici- determine the validity and reliability of the model, pate and overcome deadline challenges. Writing and if necessary, recommend alternative methods specifications for bids will be covered. to solve the model. This course may not be offered annually. 0601.501 Basic Typography and Design .5 s.h. Students will learn the basics of typography and 0509 Marketing design. How to use type effectively and how to design a functional page for various kinds of read- 0509.500 Marketing Management 3 s.h. ers will be emphasized. (Prerequisite: Completion of, or concurrent with, 0501.518 ) 0601.502 Advanced Typography This course focuses on managing the marketing and Design 1 s.h. function in a dynamic, competitive environment in (Prerequisite: 0601.501) coordination with other organizational functions to Students will learn how to locate and evaluate enhance the overall performance of an organiza- research on typography and design. They will learn tion. Attention will be devoted to the design of how to apply research findings regarding type size, strategies for the achievement of competitive line length, headlines, white space, color, photos, advantage in product/service offerings, pricing, etc. to prepare outstanding publications. promotion and distribution. Students will build 0601.503 Getting the Most out of Art upon their existing knowledge base of marketing and Photography in Your concepts and will develop or extend competencies Publication .5 s.h. in analytical decision-making, ability to identify Students will learn how to use photographs, clip market opportunities, and ability to develop and art and other artwork to make a publication effec- evaluate marketing plans. tive. Choosing the right art and knowing when to 0509.501 Consumer Analysis 3 s.h. use which kind will be emphasized, as will com- (Prerequisite: 0509.500 or permission of instructor ) puter use. Students will conduct detailed analyses of con- 0601.504 Copyfitting and Paste-up 1 s.h. sumer and/or business markets. After examining a Students will learn how to count copy so they can range of conceptual materials and research fit copy on a page. Students will learn how to methodologies, they will apply these insights to

82 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS paste up pages for the printer and for the camera. 0601.512 Interviewing Techniques and Hands-on experience will be offered, emphasizing Research Organization .5 s.h. the use of Quark Express. A short-term course designed to familiarize stu- dents and practitioners with a variety of ways to 0601.505 Publications Potpourri: What the conduct interviews and organize research. Professionals Do to Assure Students will be able to develop stories through Publication Effectiveness and proven interviewing techniques. Professors will Award-winning Publications .5 s.h. give helpful hints on how to organize and outline Students will learn publication trends as deter- data. Creative writing and overcoming writers’ mined from award-winning efforts nationally. They block will also be explored. will also learn how to determine audience reaction to publications and how to evaluate their effec- 0601.513 Feature Writing .5 s.h. tiveness. Students will learn how to prepare and place feature stories for newspapers, journals and magazines. 0601.506 Newswriting 1 s.h. Students will learn journalistic style and how to 0601.514 Persuasive Writing .5 s.h. prepare effective news releases. Selecting news Students will learn in this module additional tech- topics and writing succinctly will be emphasized. nical skills in modifying opinion through writing. Students will have the opportunity to offer their 0601.507 Tightening Writing and own writing critique by professors and profession- Translating Jargon to als in the field. Students will receive a personal Comfortable Language .5 s.h. checklist of their persuasive writing needs during Students will learn to edit the way professional the course. writers do, getting the most from every word. Emphasis will be placed on writing so lay readers 0601.516 Using Film in Public Relations .5 s.h. can understand. Students will learn how to use the The techniques of making a film and its use in a fog index to help themselves and others write bet- public relations program will be the content of the ter. course. Appropriate film subjects, film principles, the planning of a story, production practices and 0601.508 Writing Effective Newsletter the effective use of film in PR will be covered. and Brochure Copy .5 s.h. Students will learn how to write copy that com- 0601.517 Working With Radio and T.V. 1 s.h. mands the attention of different types of newslet- Students will learn how electronic media require- ter and brochure readers. Writing for the client and ments differ from print media. They will learn how for the reader will be emphasized. to prepare public service and news announce- ments for radio and television. 0601.509 Writing Leads That Get Attention .5 s.h. 0601.518 Publications Layout Students will learn how to gain readers’ attention and Design 3 s.h. by writing effective leads. Emphasis will be placed This course stresses skill in the development and on writing the first paragraph or two of news sto- supervision of brochure layout, typography, and ries, reports and memos. editing methods, and the preparation of profes- sional publications of various kinds. Included in 0601.510 Writing Reports, Letters this course are these five publications modules: and Memos .5 s.h. 0601.500, 0601.501, 0601.503, 0601.504 and Students will learn how to write reports, memos 0601.505. and letters that communicate effectively with var- ious kinds of readers. Informative and persuasive 0601.519 Using Audio/Visuals in Public writing efforts will be emphasized. Relations .5 s.h. This module will assist students and practitioners 0601.511 Writing Speeches .5 s.h. with a print background to make the electronic Students will learn how to research the audience, leap to contemporary Public Relations practices. how to locate information and how to write vari- The course will help make practitioners more com- ous kinds of speeches. Evaluating the effective- fortable with various audio-visual tools. ness of a written speech will be covered.

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0601.520 Preparing Effective Displays 0601.529 Using Advertising to Your Best and Exhibits for Public Advantage .5 s.h. Relations .5 s.h. Students will learn how to use advertising in the The course will show students how to plan, set up, public relations field to the best advantage of their and evaluate effective exhibits and displays for organization or client. They will study the role, public relations purposes. As part of this, students advantages, uses, placement, problems and legal will study the importance of exhibits and displays, implications of advertising. Included will be cre- as well as the types that would be most effective ative work in planning and writing advertisements in communicating with various audiences. and commercials. 0601.524 Fundraising and 0601.530 Internal Communications in Development 1 .5 s.h. Organizations .5 s.h. Students will learn how fundraising and develop- Both lateral and vertical communications will be ment offices are organized, what research and studied in various organizations. The importance case studies say about fundraising and develop- of good internal communications on effective ment and how to plan and evaluate campaigns. external communications will be highlighted. Ideas, plans and methods of initiating and main- 0601.525 Making Effective taining an effective internal communications pro- Presentations .5 s.h. gram will be emphasized. Students will learn how to prepare effective pre- sentations. Included will be knowing and involving 0601.531 Media Planning and Buying .5 s.h. the audience, pacing the presentation and using Students will learn how to devise a media plan audio/visual materials and handouts. that will most effectively carry their message to the target audiences. They will gain practice iden- 0601.526 Planning and Conducting tifying audiences, developing a media budget, Workshops and Conferences .5 s.h. devising a media work plan and buying media. Students will learn how to plan and conduct work- shops. Included will be involving the audience in 0601.532 Media Relations .5 s.h. planning, choosing sites, working with speakers Students will learn how the various media are and evaluating the workshop. organized and what kinds of news the media rep- resentatives seek. Knowing what news is and 0601.527 Planning and Conducting delivering it to the right people will be empha- Special Events .5 s.h. sized. Conducting a news conference and the This course will survey the problems and solutions importance of accessibility will be covered. surrounding the staging of special events in the practice of public relations. Events like ground- 0601.533 Crisis Public Relations .5 s.h. breakings, news conferences, dignitary visits, Students will learn how to anticipate crises and seminars, anniversary celebrations and many more how to plan a communications program that works pose planning and implementation problems for during a crisis. Working with internal and external the practitioner. Students will anticipate and solve audiences before, during and after a crisis will be those problems and have the option to make plans covered. of their own for upcoming events. 0601.534 Small Group Communications .5 s.h. 0601.528 Communications With Addressed in this course will be the definition of Special Publics .5 s.h. small group communication; why to study small This course will show students how to recognize group communications; and communication fac- the characteristics of special publics such as tors such as group size, spatial arrangement in blacks and other minorities, women, senior citi- face-to-face groups, status, rank, and power; lead- zens, youth influentials and the community power ership; group climate; cooperation, competition, structure. Featured will be communication meth- and conflict in group climate; and communication ods and strategies of communicating effectively networks. with these special publics. 0601.535 Interpersonal Communications .5 s.h. Considered in this course will be communication between two people. Models of communications

84 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS developed by authorities in the field will show how 0601.541 Understanding and Writing Grants the communications process works. Featured will and Proposals 1 s.h. be the concepts of communications such as the Students will learn where to get grants, how pro- frame-of-reference, empathy, authenticity, inter- posals are evaluated and how to write and pres- personal trust, and feeling content. The course will ent proposals. help students understand some of the communica- tion barriers encountered in day-to-day work. 0601.544 Public Relations Planning 2 s.h. This course will cover the classic ways to con- 0601.536 Public Relations Law struct a public relations plan, including writing and Ethics 1 s.h. goals and objectives, establishing campaign The course will acquaint students with the sub- themes, and strategies, developing PERT and stance and interpretation of the “Code of GANTT charts, specifying plan details and learn- Professional Standards for the Practice of Public ing how to monitor and evaluate the plan. Relations,’’ which is the official code of the Public Students will also learn how to write a proposal, Relations Society of America. During the course stu- how to identify the real communications problem, dents will become familiar with the major laws gov- and how to counsel management about policy erning broadcasting, publishing and speaking. A key related to the success of the plan. ingredient of the course will be the opportunity for students to develop personal ethical stances about 0601.546 Contemporary Rhetoric 3 s.h. communications and to refine their skills at judging Contemporary Rhetoric introduces students to ethically unclear situations in communications. rhetorical theory and its applications. Students will be exposed to a brief history of rhetorical 0601.537 Contemporary Public Relations thought, the contributions of major theorists and Challenges 1 s.h. movements, the practical implications of rhetori- This course will mix lecture with seminar discus- cal theory, and the ways in which different groups sions on key issues of the day affecting the prac- use rhetoric. Contemporary perspectives on rheto- tice of public relations. Classic problem-solving ric will be emphasized. In addition to responses to and decision-making designs will be part of the theoretical works, students will produce an analy- discussion about the contemporary events. sis of a text or texts from their own area of inter- Individual, on-the-job problems from class partici- est, investigating the application of rhetorical the- pants will be discussed and solved in case study ories in a variety of environments. fashion. (Using the computer for PR purposes will 0601.547 Techniques in Communication 3 s.h. be stressed.) This course consists of five writing modules with 0601.538 Legislative Liaison for Public varying credits: 0601.506-Newswriting, 0601.507- Relations Practitioners .5 s.h. Tightening Writing and Translating from Jargon to From this course students will learn how to identi- Comfortable Language, 0601.509-Writing Leads fy from government officials and records informa- That Get Attention, 0601.510-Writing Reports, tion that affects organizations; to work effectively Letters and Memos, and 0601.513-Feature with government officials at all levels, local, state Writing. Instruction is given in the five modules in and federal; to promote legislation that would be journalistic writing and editing. Students will helpful to an organization; and to obtain coopera- learn how to prepare effective news releases, to tion from government officials and groups. edit the way professional writers do, to gain read- ers’ attention by writing effective leads, to write 0601.539 Client Relationships .5 s.h. reports, memos and letters that communicate Students will study how to obtain and keep clients effectively, and to prepare and place feature sto- in the highly competitive field of public relations. ries for newspapers, journals and magazines. They will be shown how to develop effective tech- Description of individual modules is given under niques to assure that the relationship between each respective number. client and agency is a mutually beneficial one. 0601.549 Issues in Composition Studies 3 s.h. 0601.540 Marketing Communications 1 s.h. Issues in Composition Studies examines the dom- The relationship of marketing and public relations inant theories, texts and ways of knowing that are will be explored. Marketing techniques-including fundamental to the discipline of composition/rhet- cost-effective ways of reaching key audiences-will be oric. Topics include current and historical perspec- discussed, as will positioning, testing and evaluating. 85 ROWAN UNIVERSITY 2004-2005 tives on the composing process, the formation and of writing through inquiry into rhetorical elements functions of discourse communities, writing as a common to all writers, for example, genre, tone, social process and methods of assessment. The audience, point of view, and voice. It also consid- course will demonstrate various avenues for ers basic principles and techniques of writing, research and teaching in composition and rhetori- including narration, dialogue, exposition and style. cal studies, will provide students with knowledge Students will examine many genres of writing and necessary to construct a theoretical model for the compare and contrast the application of tech- everyday teaching of writing and will assist stu- niques to the differing genres. dents in applying and refining that model. 0601.555 Writing for Electronic 0601.550 Introduction to Communication Communities 3 s.h. Research 3 s.h. (Prerequisite: Permission of instructor, graduate A study of the research process as it relates to the standing or approved senior-level undergraduate.) task of writing a communication thesis. Emphasis This course presents the rhetorical, social, and prac- will be placed on the four standard, accepted types tical dimensions of writing in electronic (cyber) con- of research. Students will examine the unique pur- texts. Students focus both on the various roles an poses, features, procedures and uses of each individual creates and maintains when writing for research type, using the information as the basis different cybermedia formats and the kinds of con- for creating a thesis proposal. ventions, concerns and grammars that exist in dis- crete electronic systems like the World Wide Web, 0601.551 Public Relations Overview 3 s.h. listservs, distribution lists, the Intranet, e-mail, and This is an overview of the relationships between hypertext. Seminar presentations and a semester- an organization and its publics. Development of long project in a concentrated area of writing for a understanding among them is stressed. The course particular electronic community demonstrate stu- presents the theoretical foundation of public rela- dents’ ability to communicate on-line. tions and outlines techniques of structured com- munications between an organization and its 0601.556 Assessment of Writing 3 s.h. publics. Assessment of Writing examines the dominant methods, issues and concerns that are central to 0601.552 Organizational PR the discussion and evaluation of students’ written and Management 1 .5 s.h. work. Topics include current and historical per- Students will learn methods of informing the public spectives on writing assessment, the use of vari- about the function of the public relations office and ous models of writing assessment, the political practitioner in an organization, and the relationship and legal issues connected to writing assessment, of executives, middle managers and other employ- and the validity and reliability of assessment mod- ees to the public relations program. In addition, stu- els. The course will introduce students to the types dents will analyze all phases of public relations of assessment models used in the field of compo- management, including determining and writing a sition, will explore the effectiveness of comments budget, in-service training, agency service pricing on papers, and will examine how to assess errors and discounts, working with clients, and complying in writing. This class will also provide students with SEC regulations on financial disclosures. with knowledge necessary to apply a range of 0601.553 Graduate Case Studies in Public assessment models in the application of writing Relations 1 s.h. across multiple workplace situations, and will This course reviews and predicts how organiza- assist students in applying and refining those mod- tions solve their PR challenges. Through case stud- els to new developments in computer-assisted ies, students evaluate issues, audiences and writing. strategic elements of each situation. Students 0601.557 Advanced Feature Writing work through problems in seminar situations and for Print Media 3 s.h. write position papers. Students in this graduate level writing workshop 0601.554 Core I: Theories and Techniques will report and write eight publishable-quality fea- of Writing 3 s.h. tures on varied topics. They will learn how to write Core I offers an in-depth examination of theories of feature leads and ‘nut grafs’ and how to structure composing, focusing on the interdisciplinary nature long stories. They will also learn how to develop

86 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS and present story ideas to editors and how to sub- 0601.610 Internship in Public mit completed work for publication. Relations 3-6 s.h. (Prerequisite: Permission of the program advisor.) 0601.558 Advanced Fiction Workshop 3 s.h. This course requires on-the-job apprenticeship in a During this graduate level workshop, students will public relations program that involves a wide variety complete, through the composition of a first draft of tasks. The internship is overseen by a public rela- and several revisions, at least three full-length tions professional on the job and by a PR professor. short stories or novel chapters of publishable qual- ity. By participating in these workshop-style dis- 0601.618 Special Topics 3 s.h. cussions and critiques of others’ work, students will develop a critical and analytical vocabulary. 0601.620 Seminar in Public Relations 3-6 s.h. Students will also learn how to prepare manu- (Prerequisite: Acceptance into the program and scripts and present them to editors and agents. program advisor’s permission., student must have completed or be enrolled in 0601.547,, 0601.550,, 0601.559 Core II: Research Methods for and 0601.551 ) Writers 3 s.h. Each student will be required to develop a major Core II surveys non-quantitative research methods communication project or thesis on any phase of writers use. This class examines techniques of educational or corporate communications. The proj- print and on-line research, interviewing, and case ect or thesis will display appropriate research pro- studies to develop the ability to weigh and assess cedures and skill in communications. Some seminar the reliability and relevance of information. sessions will be used to provide additional commu- Students will learn to identify and present prob- nications background for students. Students are lems in writing using different perspectives and required to complete both the fall and spring semi- learn how these research styles guide a writer’s nars for the program. The fall semester is a prereq- interpretation of information. The course prepares uisite for the spring semester. The student must students to develop their own descriptive research have completed or be enrolled in Public Relations projects. Overview, Techniques of Communication, and Communications Research. 0601.560 Managerial Communication 3 s.h. Managerial Communication introduces students to 0602 Journalism the theoretical and practical insights of corporate communication. The course helps students develop 0602.505 Poetry Workshop 3 s.h. leadership communication skills and is designed to Poetry Workshop is designed to develop students’ improve communication skills for managers, infor- expertise in the art and craft of writing poetry. The mation workers, and other professional writers. focus of the course is on deepening one’s under- Students will learn about rhetorical theories and standing of the elements of poetry, such as diction, rhetorical strategies for responding to communica- imagery, rhythm and rhyme, tension, compression, tion situations, current forms of corporate commu- irony, etc. Students will study contemporary poets nication, effects of technology and globalization on and understand the concepts of voice and style as corporate communication, and guidelines for ethi- they apply to individual writers, including them- cal communication. Students will prepare a variety selves. Finally, students will write and critique their of professional quality documents in response to poetry in a workshop setting, and will strive to devel- real world, case-based assignments. op a collection of poetry suitable for publication. 0601.564 Information Architecture 3 s.h. 0602.510 Writing for Broadcast 3 s.h. Information Architecture explores the connections This course teaches students how to write scripts among web site usability, interactivity, design, and and script segments for radio, TV and documentary navigation principles as each relate to the written film. Exercises include use of broadcast style, writ- content. Students investigate how written content ing for audio and video, dialogue, narrative, attribu- influences the look and user-friendliness of web tion, and structure. The goals of this class are to sites. Specific issues addressed in the course expose students to techniques common in all news include presenting content for audiences with dis- and documentary writing and to integrate the use of abilities or for non-English speakers; privacy and cameras and microphones with the spoken word. security concerns; and the rise of information anx- iety in the general public.

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0602.515 Literary Journalism 3 s.h. tion genres and experiment with writing their own Literary Journalism teaches students the form, similar selections, which are discussed and cri- structure and technique of the genre. Students tiqued. Students complete substantial published write works of nonfiction employing techniques articles and/or book selections in their chosen non- usually associated with fiction or poetry, develop- fiction genres. ing works that provide a unique insight into events, characters, and issues. During the course, students 0602.523 Writing the Memoir 3 s.h. extensively analyze works of pioneering literary Students receive in-depth instruction in writing the journalists as well as newly emerging practitioners memoir, one of the most engaging and popular lit- of the genre, and write several major pieces, erary forms today. Students will read widely from including profiles, personal experience, and selected memoirs, write three short memoirs that reportage on social issues. may stand alone or be interrelated, and experience the workshop method of critiquing manuscripts. 0602.520 Writing the Novel 3 s.h. Students will focus on characterization, conflict, Writing the Novel teaches students the structure, point-of-view, and other literary elements tradi- technique, and apparatus of the novel, and pro- tionally associated with the narrative form as they vides feedback and guidance through extensive develop their memoirs. instructor critique and workshop-style evaluation of students? work in class. Students prepare a syn- 0699 Applied Communication opsis of a novel and four sample chapters, as well as an analysis of a favored author’s work and a 0699.521 How Media Affect Us 1 s.h. presentation to a mock editorial board that will Addressed in this course will be the effect the make a decision about whether to publish the stu- mass media have on companies, businesses, and dent’s proposed work. Students also develop a organizations and the development of practical clear understanding of the business end of writing strategies of working with the media. The press, and publishing book-length fiction. radio, TV, magazines, and books will be reviewed from the perspective of their impact on organiza- 0602.521 Writing the Nonfiction Book 3 s.h. tions. Writing the Nonfiction book is about the culture and commerce of publishing, as well as the 0699.522 How Opinions and Attitudes are process of writing a nonfiction book. Students fin- Formed and Changed: Persuasion ish a proposal for a nonfiction book by the end of Techniques 1 s.h. this semester and submit it to a commercial pub- Students will study the difference between an atti- lisher. They receive guidance and criticism from tude and opinion, the roots of opinions, the inten- the instructor throughout the entire process, sub- sity, stability, and form of an opinion, the role of mitting and re-submitting the proposals and sam- opinion leaders, and the nature of propaganda. ple chapters several times during the semester. In Persuasive techniques of working with informed, addition, students analyze book markets, prepare educated, uneducated, uninformed, and hostile detailed proposals for their book idea, and present audiences will be covered. their idea to a mock editorial board making deci- 0699.523 How Polls and Surveys Work: How sions about the publishing promise of the book. to Conduct Them 1 s.h. During lecture, students develop a clear under- The course will cover the work of famous pollsters standing of the symbiotic relationships among such as Gallup, Harris, Roper and Yankelovich. ideas, authors, agents, publishers, and the buying Featured will be the steps necessary to conduct a public. valid poll such as non-probability and probability 0602.522 Nonfiction Workshop 3 s.h. sampling, the importance of representative sam- The Nonfiction Workshop provides an in-depth pling, questionnaire development, how to write examination of nonfiction genres, including news proper questions, tabulation of the results of a reporting, features, opinion, immersion journalism, poll, and the interpretation of data. biography, criticism, and social commentary and 0699.546 Mass Media and Public analysis. Lectures cover the methods, techniques, Opinion 3 s.h. and ethics of nonfiction. Various nonfiction mar- This course consists of three one-credit modules: kets and market requirements are discussed. 0699.521-How Media Affect Us, 0699.522-How Students read model selections in various nonfic-

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Opinions and Attitudes are Formed and Changed, management of technology. The management of and 0699.523-How Polls and Surveys Work: How technology and systems is not left solely to infor- to Conduct Them. In the three modules the nature mation systems professionals; it is the responsibil- and functions of newspapers, radio and TV are ity of all managers. studied as communication media. The nature of the various publics and factors affecting the 0702.515 Electronic Commerce 3 s.h. expression and information of these publics is This course will introduce students to electronic studied, as are the ways of sampling and assess- business. It will cover such diverse issues as: e- ing public opinion. Description of individual mod- commerce payment mechanisms, encryption and ules is given under each respective number. authentication of data, web assurance, electronic data interchange, legal issues on the web, and web marketing. There will also be a lab component 0701 Computer Science, General that will provide students with exposure to and 0701.560 Computing Environments practice in web page design and creation. in Education 3 s.h. 0702.560 Design and Implementation of (Prerequisite: 0833.525 or 0701.100) Operating Systems 3 s.h. An introduction to Internet resources, advanced (Prerequisite: 0706.380, 0704.542) word processing, desktop publishing and presenta- The course concentrates on the design and func- tions (slide shows, presentation software) for the tions of operating systems both in multi-user envi- K-12 teacher. Students will prepare projects for ronments and in microcomputers. Topics include classroom use. asynchronous concurrent processes and deadlock, 0701.561 Advanced Computer real and virtual storage, paging and segmentation, Environments 3 s.h. scheduling, multiprocessing and parallelism, auxil- (Prerequisite: 0701.100, 0702.334) iary storage management and performance. In This is an advanced applications course in which addition to general considerations of issues rele- the student will learn the effective use of various vant to all operating systems, the course will focus computer applications for organizing and manag- on one or more specific operating systems, such as ing their professional duties, including functioning UNIX, VAX/VMS, and/or DOS. in computer-supported collaborative work groups. Some specific skills that will be covered include 0704 Computer Programming the use of desktop publishing to prepare business 0704.510 Software Engineering 3 s.h. plans, advertising copy, etc., the creation and This course provides an introduction to the disci- maintenance of World Wide Web pages, the use pline of software engineering. In it, students will of presentation packages, the integration of graph- explore the major phases of the software life ics into traditional or multimedia documents, and cycle, including analysis, specification, design, the use of Internet and commercial data bases implementation, and testing. Techniques for creat- (including analysis of data using spreadsheet ing documentation and using software develop- tools). Students will report on emerging trends in ment tools will be presented. Students will gain hardware and software and will review issues experience in these areas by working in teams on relating to data security and ethics. mini-projects. Proficiency in programming is 0702 MIS Information Processing for expected of the students entering this course. Managers 0704.530 Advanced Database Systems: Theory and Programming 3 s.h. 0702.500 Issues in Management Information (Prerequisite: 0704.340, 0707.321 or permission Systems 3 s.h. of the instructor) (Prerequisite: Completion of, or concurrent with, This course focuses on the design of DBMS and 0501.518 ) their use to create databases. The course covers Information technology and systems are pervasive both the theoretical concepts and the implementa- in business today and will become more so in the tion aspects of database systems with a special future. Therefore, this course is designed to pro- emphasis on relational database systems, SQL, vide skills for managing this changing environ- programming (in a modern programming language ment. The primary focus of the course is on the such as C++ or Java) using a real database

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Application Programming Interface (such as JDBC 0706 Hardware and Computer or ODBC). Organization 0704.548 Programming Languages: 0706.505 Wireless Networks Theory, Implementation and Systems 3 s.h. and Application 3 s.h. (Prerequisite: 0706.410 or 0706.510 or permission (Prerequisite: 0704.542) of the instructor) An intermediate course intended to acquaint the This course prepares students to understand wire- student with the major categories of programming less networks and systems, and the underlying languages and to familiarize the student with one communications technologies that make them pos- or two languages in each category. The student sible. The course covers descriptive material on will complete programming projects in the lan- wireless communications technologies, and impor- guages studied. In addition, the student will learn tant deployed and proposed networks and sys- formal mechanisms for specifying the syntax and tems. Wireless system performance and Quality of semantics of languages and techniques for imple- Service capabilities are addressed. Students will menting data and control structures. prepare and deliver technical presentations on 0704.564 Compiler Design Theory 3 s.h. state-of-the-art topics in wireless networks and (Prerequisite: 0704.542, 0704.548) systems. The course centers on the design and use of com- 0706.510 Computer Networks 3 s.h. pilers, the sophisticated computer programs (Prerequisite: 0707.340, 1702.360 or permission whose function is to translate high-level code to of the instructor) machine language. The following topics are cov- Students in this course study how computer net- ered: Compiler models, finite state machines, the works work and why they have been designed as lexical box, context free grammars, translation we know them. The course covers descriptive grammars, pushdown machines, the syntax box, material on network architectures and protocols, the code generator. as well as network performance evaluation and 0704.565 System Programming 3 s.h. protocol implementation. The course topics include (Prerequisite: 0702.560 or permission of the important examples of local, metropolitan and instructor) wide area networks; telephone, cellular and wire- This course covers the internal structures and algo- less networks; the Internet; network security; and rithms of the system kernel of a modern operating design tradeoffs in network systems and their system as well as the system call interface to the implementations. kernel. Students will gain hands-on experience in 0706.515 Embedded Systems system level programming in a modern operating Programming 3 s.h. system environment. The emphasis will be on (Prerequisite: 0704.390) interprocess communications and concurrency. The Embedded software is used in almost every elec- concept of distributed and client/server computing tronic device. This course deals with software will also be introduced. issues that arise in embedded systems program- 0704.570 Advanced Object Oriented ming. Important concepts covered in this course Design 3 s.h. will include device programming interfaces, device (Prerequisite: 0707.540) drivers, multi-tasking with real-time constraints, This course will introduce important concepts such task synchronization, device testing and debug- as inheritance and polymorphism, which are cru- ging, and embedded software development tools cial tools needed for crafting object-oriented solu- such as emulators and debuggers. These concepts tions to real-world problems. Design patterns that will be applied to design and implement embedded commonly occur in design situations will be cov- software for one or more modest-sized embedded ered. A formal notation for describing and evaluat- systems. ing object-oriented designs such as the Unified Modeling Language (UML) will be taught. Students will apply the concepts to design and implement object oriented solutions to one or more reason- ably sized real-world problems.

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0706.520 Topics in Computer 0707.540 Advanced Design and Analysis of Architecture 3 s.h. Algorithms 4 s.h. (Prerequisite: 0706.370 or permission of the (Prerequisite: 0704.222, and either 0707.210 or instructor) 0707.510; or permission of the instructor) Students in this course will study the various per- Students in this course will study efficient algo- formance enhancement techniques and more rithms for sorting, searching, graphs, sets, matri- advanced architectural features of modern com- ces, and other applications, and will learn to puter systems. The topics include DMA, I/O design and analyze new algorithms. Students will processor, RAID, cache memory, virtual memory, also learn to recognize and prove NP- pipelining, RISC, superscalar processors and vari- Completeness. ous advanced parallel architectures such as array processors, vector processors, shared-memory 0707.545 Advanced Robotics 3 s.h. multiprocessors, and message-passing multicom- (Prerequisite: 0707.540 or permission of the puters. Students will complete independent instructor) research projects that may include detailed exam- This course provides an introduction to the funda- ination of one or two contemporary computers. mentals of robotics. Students study robot manipu- lators and mobile robots, robot sensors and robot cognition. Students will also gain experience pro- 0707 Theory Methodology and gramming in small groups, and programming in a Applications domain where noisy and imprecise data is com- monplace. Familiarity with matrix multiplication 0707.510 Mathematical Foundations of and inversion is expected for this course. Computer Science 3 s.h. (Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor) 0707.550 Concepts in Artificial This course provides a graduate-level introduction Intelligence 3 s.h. to the theoretical foundations of computer science, (Prerequisite: 0704.222, 0707.210, 1703.150; or including finite automata, context-free grammars, permission of the instructor) Turing machines, and formal logic. This course surveys methods for programming computers to behave intelligently. Topics include 0707.522 Advanced Theory of Computing 3 s.h. knowledge representation methods, heuristic (Prerequisite: 0707.210, 1701.131, or permission search, theorem-proving, puzzle-solving, game- of instructor,) playing, natural language processing, and expert This course builds on the introduction to the theo- systems. ry of computing provided in the course Foundations of Computer Science. It discusses finite automata, 0707.555 Natural Language Processing 3 s.h. formal languages, Turing Machines, and com- (Prerequisite: 0707.450 or permission of the putability theory at an advanced level. instructor) This course presents methods for allowing com- 0707.530 Computer Science Thesis I 3 s.h. puters to understand and generate sentences in (Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor) human languages (such as English) and prepares In consultation with the instructor, students will the student to do research in natural language pro- identify and research a specific area of computer cessing. Topics include syntax, semantics, prag- science or computer science education. Students matics, and knowledge representation. will define a thesis project and develop a formal specification of their intended project for comple- 0707.556 Machine Learning 3 s.h. tion in Computer Science Thesis II. (Prerequisite: 0707.450) This course presents problems and solution meth- 0707.531 Computer Science Thesis II 3 s.h. ods for machine learning in a variety of contexts, (Prerequisite: 0707.530) such as inductive inference, statistical learning, Students will follow their formal project specifica- explanation-based learning, genetic algorithms, tion developed in Computer Science Thesis I to and neural networks, and prepares the student to research a specific area of computer science or do research in this field. computer science education and produce a written thesis.

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0707.560 Advanced Computer Graphics 3 s.h. 0801.607 Clinical Seminar II 1 s.h. (Prerequisite: 1701.210, 1704.315 or permission (Prerequisite: 0800.601, 0800.603) of the instructor) Students will complete a supervised semester- Students will study the use and implementation of long teaching internship in an assigned classroom graphics packages. Techniques and algorithms for and school setting. They will research and apply implementing graphics systems will be covered. general and specialized knowledge to the process- They include drawing of 2-D primitives; 2- and 3-D es involved in full-time classroom teaching and transformation and viewing; representing curves other teacher responsibilities. Seminar study will and surfaces; hidden line and surface removal; emphasize effective teaching practices that illumination and shading; and animation. extends their previous learning and current intern Programming projects on writing graphics applica- teaching. tions and implementing graphics algorithms will be assigned. 0802 Elementary Education 0707.565 Computer Vision 3 s.h. 0802.511 Learning Community (Prerequisite: 1701.210, 1702.360, 0704.103; or Classrooms 3 s.h. permission of the instructor) This course focuses on identifying the characteris- This course examines the fundamental issues in tics of a learning community classroom, the computer vision and major approaches that propensities of learning community teachers, and address them. The topics include image formation, the stages of group development in establishing a image filtering and transforms, image features, learning community. Course activities include mathematical morphology, segmentation, and study of personal planning, implementing, and object recognition. More advanced topics such as reflecting strategies for establishing a learning camera calibration, stereopsis, dynamic vision, community classroom. and computer architectures for vision will also be covered. Independent projects on these advanced 0802.517 Clinical Experiences in topics will be required. Elementary School Mathematics 3 s.h. 0707.595 Advanced Topics in Computer (Prerequisite: 0802.556 or may be taken concur- Science 3 s.h. rently ) (Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor) The graduate student will use current assessment This course enables the faculty to offer courses in instruments and plan strategies for diagnosing and advanced topics which are not offered on a regu- improving the mathematics skills and concepts of lar basis. Prerequisites will vary according to the an elementary school child who is deficient in specific topic being studied. mathematics and has enrolled in the clinic. This course consists of both formal classwork and 0801 Education, General working with a child enrolled in the clinic. This course may not be offered annually; usually 0801.601 Clinical Internship I 5 s.h. offered in the summer. 0801.603 Clinical Seminar I 2 s.h. 0802.532 Contemporary Elementary Students will complete a field experience focusing on sequenced observations and supervised begin- Education/Special Topics 3-6 s.h. Considers the principles and practices of special ning teaching experiences in a variety of school topics in elementary education. This course pro- settings. Specific competencies shall be devel- vides in-depth development of special topics in oped in: 1) teaching and learning, 2) curriculum, 3) elementary education. pupil guidance, and 4) classroom organization and management. Concurrent seminar study will focus 0802.536 Elementary School Curriculum 3 s.h. on knowledge of the special needs of students, The major focus of this course is to have early applications of educational technology and stu- childhood and elementary grade teachers examine dent assessment and evaluation. the school curriculum in the role of curriculum designers as they review and reevaluate the cur- 0801.605 Clinical Internship II 7 s.h. rent curriculum in their schools, using criteria from research available in the current knowledge base of the profession. Most of the presentations of

92 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS material in class will be accomplished through 0802.542 Linguistic Emphasis of committee structures based upon the learning Language Arts Teaching 3 s.h. community model. This course in the teaching of language arts is designed to provide teachers with a balanced view 0802.537 Contemporary Curriculum of experiences children need to learn the structure Processes/Social Studies 3 s.h. and use of language. It is also intended to provide This course is designed to acquaint the student a foundation for a linguistic emphasis on language with current global, national and local school- learning. based programs in social studies with emphasis on those of a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic nature. 0802.550 Analysis of Classroom Criteria will be developed for the selection and use Teacher Behavior 3 s.h. of curricula materials and equipment in the field, Through a review of the literature and self-analy- and the latest evaluation techniques will be con- sis, students will examine relationships between sidered. Course may not be offered annually. teacher personality characteristics, classroom processes, and pupil achievement. All students 0802.538 Contemporary Curriculum will have opportunities to identify variables which Processes/Science 3 s.h. research reveals as significantly correlated with This laboratory oriented course dealing with pupil growth. Ample opportunity will be provided inquiry through the use of process skills. Original for students to develop expertise in the use of a investigations are carried out, and techniques are low-inference, relatively objective, and highly reli- developed to prepare the teacher to guide children able system of analyzing classroom interaction. in the use of these skills. S-APA, SCIS, ESS and This course may not be offered annually. subsequent programs are examined and evaluated. 0802.551 Diagnostic Teaching and 0802.539 Contemporary Curriculum Evaluation of Basic Language Processes/Elementary Arts Skills 3 s.h. Language Arts 3 s.h. This course will explore and examine various diag- This course examines current theory and practice in nostic processes and evaluational techniques as the teaching of all of the language skills of the ele- they relate to the Language Arts. Concepts related mentary school. Criteria are developed for evaluat- to diagnostic teaching procedures (based on the ing teaching practices in terms of today’s demand study of standardized language tests and formal for improved and expanded communications skills. and informal assessment techniques) for the This course may not be offered annually. underachiever, the gifted and the language dis- 0802.540 Contemporary Curriculum abled child will be developed. This course may not Processes/Elementary be offered annually. Mathematics 3 s.h. 0802.552 Piaget and Elementary The primary purpose of this course is to examine Mathematics Education 3 s.h. and evaluate practices of teaching and criteria of (Prerequisite: 0802.540) evaluating mathematics in the elementary grades. This course introduces the student to the works of Criteria will be obtained by studying research find- Jean Piaget and elementary school mathematics, ings and examining the recommendations of including children’s concepts of time, of fractions authorities in the field. Courses of study will be and proportions, and the relation of mathematics evaluated using established criteria. This course to genetic epistemology. The course is based on may not be offered annually. how children learn, and it will enable the graduate 0802.541 Practices in Elementary student to see mathematics from the standpoint of Education (Art) 3 s.h. the child’s progress through the various stages of Emphasizes analysis of trends, objectives, meth- development and to discern a child’s stage of ods and materials in art education in terms of development as a basis for determining curricu- underlying assumptions about learning and experi- lum. Course may not be offered annually. ence. Attention is given to developing practices in art education that are based on sound theory of art and education.

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0802.553 Use of Communications Media skills in research design. Procedures used in to Teach Elementary Language research involving elementary mathematics will be Arts Skills 3 s.h. investigated. Various research procedures will be This course introduces the student to the basic studied to develop ability to interpret and under- production processes utilized by various communi- stand current research in mathematics. Students cation media, e.g., television, radio, print, and the- will design an investigation of a topic in elemen- ater. The student will learn how to work with chil- tary mathematics. This course may not be offered dren to stage production in each of these media as annually. a means of teaching basic language arts skills. The student will also learn how to manage the product 0802.565 Research Seminar in Language of the media as a vehicle to teach children to Arts Education 3 s.h. receive and interpret communications. A fee is This course provides an opportunity for the student required for laboratory materials. This course may to locate, read, analyze, and discuss research in not be offered annually. the field of language arts education. It will also improve skills in research design. Procedures used 0802.554 Measurement and the Metric in research involving elementary language arts will System in Elementary School be investigated. Applications of various research Mathematics 3 s.h. procedure will develop ability to interpret and This course is designed to equip the student with understand current research. Students will design knowledge of measurement theory and the metric and investigate a topic in elementary language system of measurement through the laboratory arts. This course may not be offered annually. approach. Teaching methods will be stressed, and 0802.600 Seminar in Elementary a variety of metric lab equipment and materials will be examined and evaluated. This course may Teaching 3 s.h. (Prerequisite: Official admission to graduate not be offered annually. study and permission of the advisor) 0802.556 Principles of Identification and Each student is expected to conceive, conduct and Treatment of Mathematics report an investigation that will display sound Deficiencies 3 s.h. knowledge of educational theory, appropriate This course introduces the student to the principles research procedures and skill in communica- of identifying, prescribing, planning and teaching tion.(0802.600 offered in fall only; 0802.601 for mathematics deficiencies in elementary school offered in spring only.) children. Students have the opportunity to design a 0802.601 Seminar in Elementary diagnostic instrument and plan an individualized Teaching 3 s.h. instructional program based upon findings. This (Prerequisite: Official admission to graduate course may not be offered annually. study and permission of the advisor) 0802.558 Principles of the Math-Lab/ Each student is expected to conceive, conduct and Learning Center Approach in report an investigation that will display sound Elementary School knowledge of educational theory, appropriate Mathematics 3 s.h. research procedures and skill in communica- This course will familiarize the student with many tion.(0802.600 offered in fall only; 0802.601 different manipulative devices used in elementary offered in spring only.) mathematics programs, suggest appropriate meth- ods for use, provide opportunities to gain experi- 0806 Higher Education ence in their use, aid in developing the ability to 0806.603 Seminar/Internship in Higher relate mathematics symbols and vocabulary to Education Instruction 4 s.h. physical modules and drawings. This course may The goal of this seminar is to prepare students to not be offered annually. teach in a higher education setting in selected 0802.560 Research Seminar in Elementary areas by engaging them in a comprehensive Mathematics Education 3 s.h. instructional internship in a cooperating institution This course provides an opportunity for the student of higher education. The seminar will provide the to locate, read, analyze, and discuss research in opportunity to explore best practices in instruction the field of mathematics education and to develop and to reflect on the internship experience.

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0806.605 Higher Education in America 3 s.h. logical materials/devices that foster independence This course focuses on issues and trends within in students with special needs in the regular or higher education regarding institutional mission, special education classroom. Prerequisites: Basic the student body, curriculum, faculty, student serv- computer skills (e.g., ability to use word process- ices, governance, administration, finance, and ing, email, and the WWW). community service (including economic develop- 0808.555 Education & Psychology of ment). The course will examine the challenges and opportunities confronting higher education. Exceptional Learners 3 s.h. The course provides an in-depth study of individu- 0806.606 Selected Topics in Higher als who are so different that they require special Education 3 s.h. social and educational programming. The course (Prerequisite: 0806.605 or 0827.637 or permission content develops an understanding of characteris- of program coordinator ) tics and problems of handicapped children and This course explores a topic of importance in the acquaints students with the basis for identifying, field of higher education. The focus will be differ- classifying and planning to effectively meet needs ent each time that the course is offered. Examples of children with physical, mental, emotional and of courses that might be offered include: New social handicaps. Directions in Financial Aid; Outcomes Assessment; Distance Learning; State Higher Education 0810 Education of Students with Systems; Federal Policy and Higher Education; Cognitive Impairments Student Activism. 0810.578 Administration and Supervision of 0808 Special Education, General Education for the Handicapped 3 s.h. This course considers the problems in administer- 0808.515 Curriculum and Instruction in ing and supervising programs for students with Special Education 3 s.h. disabilities between three and twenty-one years of Students are required to proceed from the assess- age. Attention is given to organizing, financing and ment of a learner to the selection of appropriate supervising such programs at federal, state and curricula and effective teaching strategies. The local levels. scope of the course will permit an analysis of the current knowledge base for effectively teaching 0810.580 Teaching the Severely and students with mild, moderate, and severe handi- Profoundly Handicapped 3 s.h. caps in the areas of academics, social interactions, This course utilizes a life span approach toward and employment. defining those supports and services necessary for the education and habilitation of individuals with 0808.530 Introduction to Vocational low levels of cognitive development. Educational, Education for Individuals vocational, family and social issues are examined with Special Needs 3 s.h. to understand the diversity of this population as This course provides an overview of the history, well as their needs. philosophy, and process of vocational evaluation, for special needs students. Vocational evaluation 0810.581 Teaching Strategies for Managing tools and techniques will be presented. Emphasis Behavior of the Handicapped: is placed on gaining a broad knowledge of the A Curricular Approach 3 s.h. evaluation process and how it can be incorporated This course provides the student with a compre- into transition planning. hensive study of the goals of misbehavior in class- rooms and in other settings. Specific theoretical 0808.540 Technology for Students techniques and methodology in channeling deviant with Special Needs 3 s.h. behavior through the use of behavior modification This course is designed to assist special and regu- and other management techniques will be lar educators with effective instructional applica- explored. Curricula content, self-development, atti- tions of hardware, software, Internet resources, tudes, and research finding will enable each stu- and adaptives. Students will be required to design, dent to acquire effective skills in working with implement and evaluate instructional program learning resistant and deviant behaving children plans that incorporate examples of current techno- and adults.

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0810.582 Language Perspectives for the 0818 Learning Disabilities Severely and Profoundly Retarded Individual 3 s.h. 0818.501 Techniques and Case Work This course provides an intensive study of the lan- for the School Social Worker 3 s.h. guage needs of students with severe disabilities Interviewing techniques and other aspects of the and includes individual assessment for the identi- social intake are an integral part of this course. In fication of initial communication and the develop- addition, the format for the casework report and ment of acceptable language procedures. This interpretive conferences will be developed. The course may not be offered annually. course work will provide for both theoretical and practical aspects of case work unique to school 0810.583 Advanced Workshop in social work. Special Education 1-6 s.h. Instruction is provided in current issues and topics 0818.502 Supervised Practicum in related to the field of special education which are School Social Work 3 s.h. compatible with the student’s prerequisites and Opportunities will be provided for the student to interest. The course can be designed to meet the evaluate his competencies as an effective social in-service needs of federal and state agencies, worker in a practical setting. That setting will teachers and/or local school systems. Number of include opportunities to appropriately discharge credits will be determined by course content each the duties involved in school social work, conduct time the course is offered. Students should consult a successful school social work program, and the program advisor for specific course content engage in all aspects of the work of a Child Study and credits assigned. This course may not be Team member with regard to children, school per- offered annually. sonnel, and parent involvement. 0810.585 Educational Assessment in 0818.503 Foundations of Learning Special Education 3 s.h. Disabilities 3 s.h. Trends, practices, problems and issues in educa- A general introduction to learning disabilities, with tional assessment will be examined. The course is emphasis upon remediation of basic skills and ped- designed to enable the special education teacher agogical rationale. Students will become familiar to administer criterion-referenced, informal, or with the various types of disorders encountered in standardized tests and to plan individualized edu- pupils with learning disabilities and with appropri- cational programs for students with special needs. ate instructional techniques and materials. Curriculum-based assessment is emphasized. 0818.504 Assessment of Learning 0810.600 Seminar in Education Disabilities 3 s.h. of the Handicapped 3 s.h. (Prerequisite: 0818.503, 0825.516 or 2006.533 ) Students are expected to conduct an original In this two semester sequence, emphasis will be research project. Guidance and assistance will be on evaluation and remediation of learning disor- provided to help identify a problem, select appropri- ders in school age children. A case study is ate research procedures, conduct a study, and write required. Enrollment limited to students matricu- a comprehensive review of the results. Registration lated in the Learning Disabilities program. is by permission of the program advisor. During the (0818.504 is offered in the fall semester and Spring Semester students are required to pass a 0818.505 is offered in the spring semester.) written comprehensive examination. 0818.505 Correction of Learning 0810.601 Seminar in Education Disabilities 3 s.h. of the Handicapped 3 s.h. (Prerequisite: 0818.504 ) Students are expected to conduct an original In this two semester sequence, emphasis will be research project. Guidance and assistance will be on evaluation and remediation of learning disor- provided to help identify a problem, select appropri- ders in school age children. A case study is ate research procedures, conduct a study, and write required. Enrollment limited to students matricu- a comprehensive review of the results. Registration lated in Learning Disabilities program. (0818.504 is is by permission of the program advisor. During the offered in the fall semester and 0818.505 is Spring Semester students are required to pass a offered in the spring semester.) written comprehensive examination.

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0818.520 Neurological Bases of abilities. Students complete a project which evi- Educational Disorders 3 s.h. dences capacity for research and independent The student will study the nature of physiological thought. Registration by permission of the program readiness for learning with regard to the various advisor only. The comprehensive examination is disabilities. The varieties of physical, mental, and taken during 0818.601. learning disabilities will be related to the neuro- physiological basis for learning. 0818.650 Clinical Experiences in Learning Disabilities 6 s.h. 0818.525 Advanced Diagnostic Students engage directly in supervised case work Techniques 3 s.h. with children demonstrating learning disorders. This course is designed for the advanced graduate Assessment and appropriate, research-based student in learning disabilities. It provides for the remediation of learning problems, consultation development of competence in a variety of assess- skills and in-service program design are required in ment instruments useful in differential diagnosis a 120-clock hour clinical and field setting. Only of complex learning problems. This course may not matriculated students may register for this course. be offered annually. 0818.655 Colloquium in Learning 0818.540 Motor Development in Young Disabilities 3 s.h. Children with Disabilities 3 s.h. (Prerequisite: Completion of all other course The course investigates motor development result- requirements for certification and approval of pro- ing in disabling conditions in young children. Major gram advisor.) theorists and research are an integral part of the The course includes study and discussion of com- course work. Assessment options and research- ponents of the Learning Consultant role based based interventions are explored. This course may upon consideration of research and case material not be offered annually. related to the externship experience. The extern- ship component is a 360-clock hour supervised 0818.545 Language Development in Young experience in a public school setting. Children with Disabilities 3 s.h. The course investigates language acquisition and 0821 Foundations the physiological, environmental and psychological factors which may influence that development in 0821.502 Foundations of Educational the young children. This course may not be offered Policy Making 3 s.h. annually. An examination is made of the complexity and variety of factors influencing contemporary educa- 0818.550 Foundations in Early Childhood tion in order to have an adequate explanation of Special Education 3 s.h. school policies and practices and the process of The course surveys the bases of disabilities in change. Some factors to be considered are politi- young children. Diagnostic techniques, materials cal structures, social class influences, the impact and methods are explored. Classic studies and cur- of traditional values, mass media, demographic rent research will be studied. factors, economics and ideology. 0818.600 Seminar in Learning 0821.504 Foundations of Cross Cultural Disabilities 3 s.h. Education 3 s.h. This course considers current issues, trends, prob- Students will examine the many ways that cross- lems, and research of significance to learning dis- cultural education is being dealt with in grades K- abilities. Students complete a thesis/project which 12. Students will: 1) acquire information on trends evidences capacity for research and independent and problems in multi-cultural environment; 2) thought. Registration by permission of the program understand the economic and political forces inter- advisor only. The comprehensive examination is acting with the multi-cultural environment; 3) criti- taken during 0818.601. cally investigate and analyze contemporary issues; 0818.601 Seminar in Learning and 4) assess present conditions in cross-cultural Disabilities 3 s.h. environments, suggesting remedies to problems This course considers current issues, trends, prob- that have been identified. lems, and research of significance to learning dis-

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0821.527 Historical and Philosophical tional settings, as teacher and/or administrators. Foundations of Education 3 s.h. Both cognitive and behavioral approaches will be Emphasis is upon twentieth century education in discussed. The contribution of learning theory in var- the United States and attention is given to contri- ious theories of instructions will also be discussed. butions of selected thinkers from Plato to Dewey. 0822.512 Educational Psychology 3 s.h. The nature and functions of educational theory are The dynamics involved in the process of learning also of special concerning this course and students are emphasized. An objective of the course is a are to analyze educational practices for implied or consideration of the ways psychology can be of stated philosophical assumptions. value in facilitating the teaching-learning process. 0821.530 Foundations of Multi-Cultural Such topics as formulating objectives, motivation Education 3 s.h. and evaluation of learning are considered. This course is designed to focus on the key rela- 0822.530 Consultation and Clinical tionships between formal education as a social Services Practicum 3 s.h. and cultural institution in American society and This course emphasizes psychoeducational multicultural education as a response to contem- assessment, intervention, and strategies for the porary societal needs. The course examines the student with special needs. Practical experiences areas of curriculum, pedagogy and evaluation in in psychoeducational assessment and consultation multicultural education as they affect and are strategies with students are provided, as well as, affected by the education professional. The course with staff and parents. The practical experiences requires empirical investigation and subsequent are provided within the Special Educational analysis through selected topics in research in Services Clinic or other educational/mental health Intercultural Education. service programs. Instruction as well as supervi- 0821.540 Computers and Related sion is provided as part of this pre-externship Technologies experience. in the Secondary Classroom 3 s.h. 0822.586 Psychology of Motivation (Prerequisite: 0833.580) and Learning 3 s.h. This course is designed to assist secondary teach- An intensive study of the basic theories of learning ers in the successful integration of computers and and current research in motivation and learning is related technologies into the secondary classroom emphasized in this course. Stress is placed upon curriculum. The student will develop computer and the significance of these theories and investiga- technology skills enabling them to select, inter- tions for educational practices. pret, and evaluate computer applications in the math, science, social studies, reading and lan- 0822.601 Seminar in Educational guage arts curriculum. The student will be exposed Psychology 3 s.h. to a large variety of educational software. (Prerequisite: Permission of program advisor. ) This course will concentrate on the latest develop- 0822 Educational Psychology ments in the field of educational psychology, emphasizing theoretical and research findings. An 0822.507 Development and Learning 3 s.h. introduction to the field of school psychology will This course is an introduction to the basic theories, also be included. Students will be expected to vocabulary and principles of developmental psy- complete a project to demonstrate scholarly and chology. Special attention is focused upon the role professional awareness in the field. of environmental and educational factors in devel- opment, and the application of learning theory to 0822.634 Colloquium in School modify behavior. Age-appropriate behaviors Psychology 3-12 s.h. expected of children and adolescents are (Prerequisite: Completion of all other course described. requirements for certificate and approval of pro- gram advisor) 0822.510 Theories of Learning 3 s.h. The colloquium is a full school year externship in The focus of this course is on the major psycholog- School Psychology with placement in a public ical theories of learning and is designed for stu- school. Monthly meetings will focus on discussion dents preparing for career or presently in educa- of psychological diagnosis, educational remedia-

98 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS tions and research based upon consideration of analysis. Using a decidedly applied approach, edu- case materials related to externship experiences; cators will learn how to use computerized statisti- review of current theoretical and experimental cal analysis programs in conducting quantitative developments in school psychology. data analyses. Further, they will learn how to com- pute and interpret statistics of varying types, 0823 Early Childhood Education including t-tests, F tests, r tests, chi-square and other assorted parametric and non-parametric 0823.510 Curriculum Development in Early tests of significance. Childhood Programs 4 s.h. (Prerequisite: 0802.532 ) 0824.561 Statistics in Educational This course is focused on the content and charac- Research 3 s.h. teristics of developmentally appropriate curriculum This is an introduction to the use of statistics in to support growth, development, and learning of educational research. Topics will include: meas- young children. Factors that influence early child- ures of central tendency and variability; probabili- hood curriculum development, the important role ty; binomial, normal, chi square and F distributions; of family and culture, the integration of play, liter- point and interview estimation; hypothesis testing; acy, and assessment are studied. Students learn to power functions; zero order correlation and regres- apply the recommended standards for develop- sion; and introduction to analysis of variance. mentally appropriate practices and curriculum. 0824.565 Analysis and Application of This course also includes a field experience with Research 3 s.h. visitations to early childhood classes/programs. Students will develop skills necessary to critically 0823.525 Play and the Learning analyze and interpret educational research. Environment 3 s.h. Interpretation of statistics, analysis of research (Prerequisite: 0818.550, 0802.532, 0823.510) design, and the use of educational data bases will This course provides in-depth study of current be components of the course. Emphasis will be on research to build increased understanding of the the application of educational research to actual nature and the development of play and the inter- classroom problems through a case study method face of the play phenomena and learning in young as well as student-designed projects. children. Play and the curriculum, the role of adults 0824.602 Development of Internship and culture in enriching children’s play, and plan- Project 1 s.h. ning the learning environment with strategies that See 0824.608 accommodate individual needs are important course topics. Observing and assessing play are 0824.608 Internship Project Report 2 s.h. also included. Students will design and complete an individual internship project applying scientific inquiry and 0824 Educational Statistics and research methodology to an identified problem of interest in an area related to instructional practice, Research curriculum development and/or learning. These 0824.501 Procedures and Evaluation courses, Initiation of Internship Project (1 S.H.), in Research 3 s.h. Development of Internship Project (1 S.H.) and the The course helps students develop an understand- Internship Project Report are completed during ing of research and statistics sufficient to enable Phases II, III and IV of the Master of Science in Teaching Program. them to read and evaluate research, and develop and carry out full scale research projects. 0824.703 Research for Educational 0824.502 Initiation of Internship Project 1 s.h. Leadership I 2 s.h. see 0824.608 (Prerequisite: Matriculation into the Doctoral program) 0824.503 Quantitative Analysis in This course focuses on two broad areas: issues of Educational Research 3 s.h. validity and reliability in methodological inquiry This introductory course is designed to assist edu- and approaches in educational evaluation and cators in the design and implementation of assessment. This course provides practical knowl- research projects using quantitative methods of edge for use by educational leaders to support administrative decisions.

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0824.705 Research for Educational of the Doctoral Program’s second benchmark) Leadership II 2 s.h. This is a 12 credit independent research project to (Prerequisite: 0824.703) be conducted in conformity with the student’s dis- This course emphasizes qualitative research with sertation proposal that has been approved by the emphasis on policy research, analysis, and assess- student’s doctoral committee. Students may regis- ment. This course provides practical knowledge for ter for all 12 credits at once or may register in four use by educational leaders to support administra- credit increments for three consecutive semesters tive decisions. including summer. Dissertations must be complet- ed within three years of passage of the second 0824.706 Research for Educational benchmark. Leadership III 1 s.h. (Prerequisite: 0824.705) 0825 Educational Testing, Evaluation 0824.707 Applied Analysis for Educational and Measurements Leadership 3 s.h. (Prerequisite: 0824.705) 0825.516 Applied Tests and This is an intermediate course in quantitative (sta- Measurements 3 s.h. tistical) analysis with emphasis upon three broad Emphasis is placed upon data-gathering, the eval- areas: applying correct statistical procedures for uation of data and the use of data in educational data analysis; using automated approaches to measurement. Standardized tests, both group and hypothetical testing and quantitative analysis, and individual, will be studied. Generally, enrollment is using intermediate-level statistical procedures in limited to those who have been formally admitted educational inquiry. The course is expected to pro- to the student personnel services, learning disabil- vide practical knowledge for use by educational ities and school psychology programs. leaders to support administrative decisions. 0826 Student Personnel Services 0824.708 Research for Educational Leadership IV 1 s.h. 0826.509 Group Counseling in Student (Prerequisite: 0824.706) Personnel Services 4 s.h. (Prerequisite: 0826.526) 0824.709 Issues in Survey Research 3 s.h. Emphasis is placed in the design, planning and (Prerequisite: 0824.705) facilitation of a group. The focus of the class is This course teaches methods for designing and experiential whereby students learn group facilita- implementing survey research, including how to tion skills while being part of a group process. The choose a valid sample, handcraft survey instrumen- course covers basic skills for group leaders, intro- tation, avoid non-response bias and other threats to ducing, conducting and processing exercises, kinds the validity of the survey, and analyze and commu- of counseling and therapy groups, dealing with nicate survey results validly and effectively. problem situations, and multicultural considera- 0824.710 Research for Educational tions. Leadership V 1 s.h. 0826.520 Design and Administration (Prerequisite: 0824.708) of Developmental Counseling 0824.790 Dissertation Proposal 1 s.h. Programs 3 s.h. (Prerequisite: 0828.724) This course provides a thorough exploration of This course assists the student in preparing an developmental counseling programs, and of how acceptable dissertation proposal. Topics include such programs are integral to school educational alternative approaches to conducting dissertation programs collectively. Topics include: design and research, designing an effective study, and recog- administration, consultation skills, comprehensive nizing and avoid common difficulties encountered program components, developmental curriculum, in dissertation research. program evaluation, and counselor orientation. 0824.795 Dissertation in Educational 0826.526 Individual Counseling Leadership 1-12 s.h. Procedures 4 s.h. (Prerequisite: Permission of the student’s Coverage of all major counseling theories is pro- Doctoral Committee as a consequence of passage vided with an emphasis on developing one’s per-

100 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS sonal counseling philosophy and an integrative the direction of an on-site mentor, and a college- approach. Using assigned readings, discussion, faculty supervisor. Internship students attend topi- and interactive counseling situations, students are cal seminars on campus. provided with opportunities to refine their counsel- 0826.602 Internship II in Counseling and ing skills; the “theory to practice” approach is uti- lized. Student Personnel Services 4 s.h. (Prerequisite: 0826.601 ) 0826.527 Practicum in Counseling and Internship II in Counseling and Student Personnel Student Personnel Services 4 s.h. Services is a culminating experience for matricu- (Prerequisite: 0826.526) lated students during the final Spring Semester of The purpose of this course is to help each student one’s program. Internship II students are expected develop effective individual counseling skills to acquire a total of 300 clock hours throughout the which can be used in a multiplicity of settings. semester at their internship site. Emphasis is Students enrolled in this course will study and placed upon active participation in all phases of apply various contemporary theoretical approach- student services. Internship students work under es to counseling through role playing and video the direction of an on-site mentor, and a college- taping techniques. A field-based experience of 100 faculty supervisor. Internship students attend topi- clock hours is required. cal seminars on campus. 0826.582 Career Counseling and 0826.603 Research I in Counseling and Development 4 s.h. Student Personnel Services 4 s.h. This course seeks to develop a conceptual frame- (Prerequisite: Matriculated Student; concurrent work of the career development process through- registration in 0826.601; completion of core out the life span as well as practical knowledge of courses) the information system in counseling and career Research I in Counseling/Student Personnel counseling procedures. The course covers the Services will provide opportunities for students to major theories of career development, the struc- conduct focused inquiry and to generate knowl- ture of the world of work, testing and assessment, edge around those factors germane to the field of computer assisted career guidance systems and counseling. During Research I students will begin systematic career development programming. an action research thesis project focusing on school-counseling program reform, with emphasis 0826.597 Relations of the Public School on systems change processes, needs assessment, with the Institutions and goal setting, and data gathering processes. Agencies of New Jersey 3 s.h. Particular attention is directed to the problem of 0826.604 Research II in Counseling and caring for atypical children, the work of prevention Student Personnel Services 3 s.h. of delinquency and maladjustment and the meth- (Prerequisite: 0826.601, 0826.603; concurrent reg- ods which may be used by administrators, supervi- istration in 0826.602) sors, and teachers to avail themselves of greater Research II in Counseling/Student Personnel assistance with problems surrounding the teaching Services is the second phase of students’ action- of atypical students. research thesis project. During Research II the focus will be in areas such as collecting and analyzing 0826.601 Internship I in Counseling and data, program evaluation, developing rationale for Student Personnel Services 4 s.h. proposed program changes, and preparing the final (Prerequisite: 0826.509, 0826.520, 0826.526, thesis and publication of research information. 0826.582) Internship I in Counseling/Student Personnel 0827 Educational Administration Services is one of the culminating field-based experiences for matriculated students taken during 0827.505 Selected Topics in Educational the final Fall semester of one’s program. Students Leadership 3 s.h. spend a minimum of 300 clock hours throughout (Prerequisite: 0828.546 or permission of instructor ) the semester at their selected Internship Site. This course explores one or more topics of impor- Emphasis is placed upon gaining direct experi- tance in the field of educational leadership. The ences and actually participating in all phases of focus will be different each time that the course is student services. Internship students work under offered.

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0827.521 The Principalship s.h. student rights. Includes a study of the legal struc- (Prerequisite: 0828.546, 0827.559, 0829.580) ture of the New Jersey school system. Students learn and demonstrate the ability to apply behavior management strategies, create an 0827.569 The Law, the Courts, effective school climate, manage the school plant, and the Public School 3 s.h. comply with state, federal and contractual require- (Prerequisite: 0827.559, 0828.546) ments, obtain and monitor personnel, manage This course is designed to provide in-depth basic change and coordinate community and service knowledge of the law directly affecting education agencies. Effective communication skills are in the United States. It is all-inclusive in content, emphasized. analyzing and synthesizing judicial interpretations of the federal and state constitutions, statutes, 0827.534 School Plant Planning rules and regulations and the common law in an and Management 3 s.h. objective manner. (Prerequisite: 0828.546) School building problems, public relations, finance, 0827.572 School Law and Public Policy 3 s.h. school enrollment forecasts, planning and super- (Prerequisite: 0828.546) vising building construction and the choice of Students will examine the development of school equipment and materials are dealt with. This law and public policy in the United States, espe- course is a practical course; visits will be made to cially as law and public policy legally “touch’’ for- newly constructed facilities and written critiques mal schooling. Students will review the many will be completed. ways laws and policies affect the school commu- nity: students, teachers, administrators, and par- 0827.535 School Finance and Records 3 s.h. ents. The comprehensive nature of this course will (Prerequisite: 0828.546) increase the students’ awareness of the theories, Students learn and demonstrate the ability to assumptions, ideas, events, laws and policies that develop budgets, apply principles of financial man- influence formal education, how these influences agement, budget management. Students study occur, and how they will impact on future school how schools are supported financially. law and public policy. 0827.536 Financial Accounting for School 0827.580 Research Proposal Development Systems 3 s.h. for the Practicum and Seminar in (Prerequisite: 0828.546, 0827.535) School Administration/ This course will provide students with the knowl- Supervision I and II 2 s.h. edge and skills required to initiate and maintain a (Prerequisite: Completion of all required course school district accounting program. The course will work and electives. Intent to participate in the emphasize-but not be restricted to-the laws and pro- internship during the academic year immediately cedures relative to New Jersey school accounting. following the completion of this course.) This course focuses on the design and develop- 0827.538 School Business Management 3 s.h. ment of a research proposal for use in the (Prerequisite: 0828.546) Practicum/ Seminar in Administration/Supervision This course is designed to provide graduate stu- I and II. Students will engage in constructing a for- dents with an introduction to the skills, concepts, mal research proposal for their required internship. and insights necessary for the school business The research proposal will include strategies for administrators to manage, as members of the solutions to five separate field projects. administrative team, increasingly complex schools Satisfactory completion of this course will require to obtain the greatest educational return for each formal acceptance of the intern’s research propos- tax dollar expended. al by the intern’s university mentor and the admin- 0827.559 School Law for Administration and istration of the intern’s field site. Supervision 3 s.h. 0827.599 Research Proposal (Prerequisite: 0828.546) Development 2 s.h. Students study and understand and demonstrate The purpose of this course is to provide school the ability to identify legal issues involved in per- administration masters degree candidates with sonnel administration, school district government the knowledge and skills necessary to be responsi- and operation, state aid, handicapped children and ble participants in an internship program that

102 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS seeks to serve educational institutions, while 0827.620 Legal Issues in Higher building character to meet the challenges of the Education 3 s.h. workplace. In addition, it seeks to provide these (Prerequisite: 0806.605 or 0827.637 or permission candidates with an opportunity to begin forming a of program coordinator ) learning partnership among themselves, the uni- This course examines the legal principles that versity faculty, and practicing administrators in guide the administration of higher education. both public and private school settings. Students will study current and emerging legal issues in higher education, focusing primarily on 0827.600 Practicum/Seminar in student rights, student life, and general adminis- Administration/Supervision I 3 s.h. tration legal concepts. (Prerequisite: 0827.580) An administrative internship to reinforce and prac- 0827.621 Student Services in Higher tice administrative and supervisory competencies, Education 3 s.h. in cooperation with a school district, is required. (Prerequisite: 0827.637 or permission of program Students apply human relations skills, apply deci- coordinator ) sion-making skills, articulate ethical beliefs and This course traces the historical development of values and apply various leadership theories. student services and examines the philosophy and Students also demonstrate group process abilities rationale for current student services. Reflecting such as shared decision-making, group motivation, upon the demographic trends affecting higher edu- conflict resolution, and planning and conducting cation, students consider the extent to which the effective meetings. A project report is required nature, scope, and delivery of services should be integrating research findings with selected field changed to meet emerging needs. projects. Written and oral communication and community relations skills are emphasized. 0827.622 Planning and Resource Allocation in Higher Education 3 s.h. 0827.601 Practicum/Seminar in (Prerequisite: 0827.637 or permission of program Administration/Supervision II 3 s.h. coordinator ) (Prerequisite: 0827.580) This course will teach students practical approach- An administrative internship to reinforce and prac- es to strategic and operational planning in higher tice administrative and supervisory competencies, education, as well as how to develop budgets that in cooperation with a school district, is required. are driven by institutional mission and that support Students apply human relations skills, apply deci- the institutional plan. sion-making skills, articulate ethical beliefs and values and apply various leadership theories. 0827.625 Change in Higher Education 3 s.h. Students also demonstrate group process abilities (Prerequisite: Completion of minimum of 18 s.h. such as shared decision-making, group motivation, in required program courses) conflict resolution, and planning and conducting This course will focus on the change process both effective meetings. A project report is required theoretically and practically. Each student will integrating research findings with selected field undertake an action research project that will projects. Written and oral communication and serve as the basis for the thesis. A complete first community relations skills are emphasized. draft of the thesis will be required by the end of this course. 0827.610 Employer-Employee Relations 3 s.h. (Prerequisite: 0828.546) 0827.626 Practicum in Higher Education Analyzes the legal developments and trends in col- Administration 3 s.h. lective negotiations in the public sector. Topics to (Prerequisite: Completion of minimum of 27 s.h. be developed are the process of effective negotia- in required program courses) tions, organization rivalries, grievance procedures, Students will utilize their workplace as the labora- the impasse and the comprehensive agreement. tory to apply theory and to consider issues of orga- This course may not be offered annually. nizational culture and professional practice.

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0827.627 Higher Education Administration 0827.701 Organizations as Cultures I: Capstone Seminar 3 s.h. Theory 3 s.h. (Prerequisite: 0827.625) (Prerequisite: Matriculation into the Doctoral The seminar will provide the opportunity for inte- Program) gration, synthesis, and reflection. Students will This course, part of a two-course sequence, devel- complete the master’s thesis and will prepare an ops the necessary leadership skills to identify, educational leadership platform. understand, and analyze the overt cultural artifacts and espoused values, as well as the covert under- 0827.628 Seminar/Internship in Higher lying basic assumptions which are embodied in an Education Administration I 3 s.h. educational organization’s culture. (Prerequisite: Permission of instructor) This course is the first of a two course sequence 0827.702 Organizations as Cultures II: which is intended to serve as the capstone experi- Application 3 s.h. ence for the M.A. program in higher education. (Prerequisite: 0827.701) Students will utilize a workplace in a higher edu- This course helps students understand the applica- cation setting as a laboratory to study the applica- tion of leadership skills necessary to mobilize tion of higher education administrative theory to resources in the development of educational insti- practice and to begin work on a major capstone tutions as perpetual learning enterprises. Students research project. will study, identify, and analyze how organization- al cultures operate in the real world. They will 0827.629 Seminar/Internship in Higher learn how educational leaders interface with the Education Administration II 3 s.h. internal and external environment of their organi- (Prerequisite: Seminar/Internship in Higher zations, as well as how they develop their institu- Education Administration I) tions into learning organizations. This course is the second of a two course sequence which is intended to serve as the cap- 0827.704 Changing Organizations 3 s.h. stone experience for the M.A. program in higher (Prerequisite: 0827.701, 0827.702) education. Students will utilize a workplace in a This course focuses on the development of leader- higher education setting as a laboratory to study ship skills that will provide students with the abil- the application of higher education administrative ity to implement change in schools and colleges. theory to practice and to complete work on a major Specific topics will involve students in the study of capstone research project. organizational and social change, intervention the- ory, organizational design, group dynamics, inter- 0827.632 Computer Technology in Educational personal communication, and the use of self in Administration 3 s.h. leadership. Students will identify and utilize current technolo- gy to assist with administration and program deliv- 0827.706 Negotiating 3 s.h. ery in education. The application of computer tech- (Prerequisite: 0827.701, 0827.702) nology to registration and scheduling, grade This course focuses on the leadership role of cre- reporting, instructional utilization, accounting and ating mutual understanding and agreement among testing and evaluation will be some of the topics people and groups who may have fundamental dif- studied. ferences of opinion. Students will learn the dynam- ics of the formal and informal negotiation process- 0827.637 Higher Education es, as well as what constitutes a good agreement. Administration 3 s.h. This course introduces students to the fundamen- 0827.707 Planning 4 s.h. tals of administration in the higher education set- (Prerequisite: 0827.702) ting. Topics include authority and power, imple- This course teaches students to set organizational mentation of institutional policy, decision-making direction with specific goals and objectives to pro- in higher education, conflict resolution, staff duce an integrated system of decisions regarding supervision, and program assessment. strategies, sub-strategies, programs, budgets, etc., that will accomplish the goals and objectives. Students will also focus on the planning of new programs and policies as strategic implementation approaches. A simulated strategic planning

104 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS process utilizing information from a hypothetical 0827.735 Promoting Effective Learning 3 s.h. school system or college will be undertaken. (Prerequisite: 0824.703, 0827.713) This course focuses on the best ways to facilitate 0827.708 Organizational learning for the diverse range of students, e.g., Communications 3 s.h. typical, atypical, at risk, disadvantaged, gifted and (Prerequisite: 0827.701, 0827.702) talented, young, and old. It examines issues such In this course, students analyze the dynamic inter- as how the educational environment can be organ- action processes that affect how people think and ized to maximize learning, whether the manner in behave in educational organizations. Students which students are grouped contributes to study the nature of effective organizational com- improved learning, how an individual’s learning munication and strategies to remove the communi- and behavior styles may be taken into account cation barriers that constrain the achievement of when planning instruction, the effectiveness of individual and organizational goals. peer learning and mentoring, etc. The course also 0827.709 Leadership Challenges 3 s.h. provides insight on the use of instructional tech- (Prerequisite: Matriculation into the Doctoral nology to improve learning outcomes. Program in Educational Leadership) 0827.737 The College Student: Students will examine the major issues that require Issues and Support Programs 3 s.h. leadership in the educational setting. Focus will be (Prerequisite: 0827.713) on the innovative approaches being undertaken This course includes the study of student develop- across the nation to meet these challenges. ment and academic support in different types of 0827.710 Theories of Organizational institutions of higher education. Emphasizing the Change 3 s.h. role of the leader, the course studies the rationale, (Prerequisite: Matriculation into the Doctoral goals, objectives, policies and organizations of Program in Educational Leadership) selected programs of student services, as well as This course focuses on theories that contribute to models for program development and assessment. leading change, including individual change, small 0827.739 Current Issues in Education 3 s.h. group change, systemic change, and overcoming (Prerequisite: 0827.713) barriers to change. Specific topics include histori- This course will have a changing focus that will cal perspectives of educational change, theories of permit faculty to offer specialized seminars on var- organizational assessment, theories of interven- ious themes: new developments in the field, issues tion, theories for design processes, and theories of significance where advanced specialization about the use of self in leading change. would be helpful to educational leaders, areas of 0827.713 Forces of Change in American faculty research and scholarship, or areas of stu- Society 3 s.h. dent request. Multiple sections of this course, (Prerequisite: 0828.715) each focused on a different topic, may be offered This course teaches educational leaders to exam- during a semester. Students may take this course ine the complex demographic, social, political, and for elective credit more than once, as long as the economic forces at work in society as they effect theme of the course is different each time that the education and to explore alternative responses to student enrolls. issues that arise. 0827.741 Current Issues in Higher 0827.733 The Policy Environment 3 s.h. Education 3 s.h. (Prerequisite: 0824.705, 0827.713) (Prerequisite: 0827.713) Educational leaders must understand the policy This course will have a changing focus that will environment within which they operate in order to permit faculty to offer specialized seminars focus- equip them to resolve goal conflicts between edu- ing on new developments in the field, on issues of cation and its environment. This course teaches the significance where advanced specialization would skills to develop alternative choices to advance be helpful to educational leaders, on areas of fac- education. Topics include economic, political/legal, ulty research and scholarship, or in response to social, and science/technology policy, as well as student requests. Multiple sections of this course, cross-cutting issues such as entitlements, privatiza- each focused on a different topic, may be offered tion, decentralization, deregulation, use of incen- during a semester. Students may take this course tives, and funding of mandates.

105 ROWAN UNIVERSITY 2004-2005 for elective credit more than once, as long as the mental in promoting the issue, and the ramifica- theme of the course is different each time that the tions of the issue could have for the educational student enrolls. systems and its leader. It will focus in part on the relationships among the educational leader, the 0827.742 The Curriculum of Higher school, and state-level authorities. The course will Education 3 s.h. help students to develop their understanding of the (Prerequisite: 0827.713) role of the educational leader as spokesperson This course will examine differences of mission seeking to influence the resolution of issues of and resulting curricular offerings between types of school governance. higher education institutions, external and internal influences that influence the curriculum, the com- ponents of curriculum, the curriculum development 0828 Leadership Studies process, appropriate strategies for curriculum 0828.501 Administration and Supervision of assessment, and contemporary curricular issues. Music Education 3 s.h. 0827.744 Future Studies 2 s.h. This course is a study of current practices and (Prerequisite: 0827.733) techniques of supervision with emphasis placed on This is an introduction to the field of future studies, the problems relating to specific administrative including its concepts and methodologies. positions and to most music programs. This course Students will study trends and forecasts in areas may not be offered annually. that are reshaping America and the world, includ- 0828.503 Leading the Learner Centered ing population, science and technology, informa- School 3 s.h. tion and communications, the physical environ- This course is designed to explore the best ways to ment, geo-political factors, and socio-economic facilitate learning for students and to examine how trends. The effect on the individual, families, com- the educational environment can be organized to munities, and institutions will be studied with an maximize learning for all. emphasis on the implications for education. Students will utilize futures methodologies in a 0828.522 Educational Supervision 3 s.h. research project on futures in education. (Prerequisite: 0828.546, 0829.580) This course focuses on skills and knowledge essen- 0827.746 Higher Education Governance 3 s.h. tial for the supervision of educational programs. (Prerequisite: 0827.733) Topics include: program planning, staff selection This course will examine the layered approach to and mentoring, curriculum development, organizing institutional governance, focusing on existing fed- and managing time, analyzing teaching, collabora- eral higher education policy, the various models of tive program development, practicing value-added state-level higher education coordination, the func- leadership and effective communications. tion of boards of trustees, and the process of cam- pus decision-making. Students will analyze the role 0828.546 Educational Organization of federal, state, county (if applicable), and campus and Leadership 3 s.h. policy-makers on a specific campus program. Students understand and demonstrate the ability to exert effective leadership behavior such as 0827.748 Human Resource Development 3 s.h. school-based management, articulate a school (Prerequisite: 0827.704) vision, manage change, support staff development This course focuses on improving the performance and use effective supervisory skills. Other topics of the organization through a proactive human include organizational theory, historical and con- resource development effort. It will stress the ceptual development of supervision, effective responsibility of leaders to assist staff through schools, effective teaching, and the future of coaching, appraising performance, providing school supervision. advice, and eliminating barriers to development. 0828.598 Observational Skills 0827.749 Issues in School Governance 3 s.h. for Supervisors 3 s.h. (Prerequisite: 0827.733) (Prerequisite: 0828.546) This course identifies current issues in school gov- Emphasis is on the observation and evaluation of ernance and provides students with the under- teaching performance using research/measure- standing of how the issue develops, those instru- ment based assessment instruments and tech-

106 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS niques. Research on teaching and effective 0828.714 Leadership Seminar V 2 s.h. schools forms the theoretical basis for perform- (Prerequisite: 0828.713) ance appraisal. See Leadership Seminar I 0828.602 Field Service in Supervision: 0828.715 Leadership Theory 3 s.h. Variable Topics 3 s.h. (Prerequisite: Matriculation into the Doctoral (Prerequisite: 0828.546) Program) This course is designed to respond to the needs of The course is the foundation course for the school administrators and supervisors for develop- Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership. ing effective supervisory skills. The content for Leadership will be defined, demystified, and dis- each course offering will be determined after a tinguished from management and administration. local analysis of needs has been conducted. The roles and expectations of leaders will be Semester hour credit will be assigned prior to reg- explored, and the competencies required for lead- istration. ership will be identified. Issues of power, authori- ty, and ethics are studied. 0828.706 Diversity and Educational Leadership 3 s.h. 0828.716 Leadership Seminar VI 2 s.h. (Prerequisite: 0827.713) (Prerequisite: 0828.714) This course deals with diversity both among the See Leadership Seminar I student body and the workforce. It addresses the 0828.718 Seminar on the Psychology ways that people are alike and explores issues of of Leadership 4 s.h. difference. It focuses on the power that valuing (Prerequisite: 0828.715) difference can have in establishing quality inter- This course develops student’s understanding of personal relations, in taking advantage of the cul- the psychological needs of persons who seek lead- tural richness that can result from diversity, and in ership roles, human nature in the work place, the creating mutual respect among groups. It exam- psychological factors that underpin decision-mak- ines how the educational leader might overcome ing and acceptance of change, and utilizing psy- resistance to change in this regard. chology to create a more supportive, empowering, 0828.710 Leadership Seminar I 1-2 s.h. and effective work place. (Prerequisite: Matriculation into the Doctoral 0828.721 Special Topics in Leadership 4 s.h. Program) (Prerequisite: 0828.711) The Leadership Seminar series spans each stage This course will have a changing focus that will of the doctoral program, serving throughout the permit faculty to offer specialized seminars seven semesters as a focusing technique to forge focused on new developments in the field, issues the cohort into a defined community of learners of significance where advanced specialization and scholars. While its primary function is to serve would be helpful to educational leaders, areas of as a vehicle for self-reflection, group reflection, faculty research and scholarship, or in response to and the integration of course work with profes- student requests. Multiple sections of this course, sional concerns, the Leadership Seminar also pro- each focused on a different topic, may be offered vides the opportunity for the cohort to tailor the during a semester. Students may take this course program to meet specific professional concerns for elective credit more than once, as long as the and developmental needs as they emerge. theme of the course is different each time that the 0828.711 Leadership Seminar II 2 s.h. student enrolls. (Prerequisite: 0828.710) 0828.724 Leadership Problems I: See Leadership Seminar I Field Studies 4 s.h. 0828.712 Leadership Seminar III 2 s.h. (Prerequisite: 0827.704) (Prerequisite: 0828.711) The first of a two-course sequence, this course will See Leadership Seminar I structure students into leadership teams that will be assigned to work with specific schools and col- 0828.713 Leadership Seminar IV 3 s.h. leges to assist in the development of a plan for the (Prerequisite: 0828.712) solution of a significant organizational problem or See Leadership Seminar I program development need.

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0828.725 Leadership Problems II: 0829.527 Humanistic Education 3-6 s.h. Field Applications 4 s.h. This course considers in detail a rationale for (Prerequisite: 0828.724) establishing a K-12 program of humanistic educa- The second in a two-course sequence, this course tion, and a review of those programs which are will employ the leadership teams, previously receiving national attention. It also includes an established in Leadership Problems I, to develop a analysis of methods for integrating humanistic final action plan for the solution of a significant education into the traditional subject matter cur- organizational problem or program development riculum. Various strategies for humanizing the need, and to participate in the implementation of school’s environment are also included. This the change. course may not be offered annually. 0828.726 Leadership Problems 7 s.h. 0829.528 Curriculum and Methods in (Prerequisite: Matriculation into the Doctoral Subject Field 3 s.h. Program in Educational Leadership) This course provides students with the opportunity This is a field-based course that involves students to apply the latest principles and practices of sec- in a major collaborative effort to address a com- ondary education to their major subject field. The plex problem or opportunity in an educational set- newer techniques and materials are considered in ting. Students engage in analytical and design light of their contribution to purposeful learning. activity, as well as develop a comprehensive This course may not be offered annually. implementation plan. Focus is on both the sub- stance of the problem/opportunity and the process 0829.529 Analysis of Current Research of change. in Science Education 2 s.h. Concerned with the role of the science teacher in 0828.728 Leadership and Educational the classroom, laboratory and other school situa- Philosophy 3 s.h. tions. Considers the changes which have been (Prerequisite: 0828.710) made and which are still occurring in the field of This course focuses on the democratic ideals that science education. This course may not be offered underpin educational philosophy in America, formal annually. schools of educational philosophical thought, prob- lems in educational philosophy, and the implications 0829.540 Strategies of Planned of educational philosophy for educational leadership. Curriculum Change 3 s.h. (Prerequisite: 0829.580, one other graduate cur- 0829 Curriculum and Instruction riculum course ) This graduate seminar course is designed to 0829.503 Teaching Adult Learners 3 s.h. enable a student to identify, explore, and apply The general purpose of the course is to help par- selected strategies of planned curriculum change. ticipants become better instructors of adults. The Barriers to, and constraints limiting, curriculum course focuses on proven methods and techniques change at the national, state, and local level will for teaching adults in a variety of settings. Special be examined. Students will be expected to exhibit attention will be paid to the individualizing instruc- a knowledge base in curriculum theory and devel- tion process. Course participants will strengthen opment. Within the scope of the course, students both theoretical and practical understandings of will be expected to select and research a curricu- the adult learning process, study methods and lum change problem. Teams from school districts techniques for teaching adults, and critically are encouraged to enroll. This course may not be reflect on their own instructional efforts. offered annually. 0829.515 Introduction to Planning and 0829.545 Discipline-A Positive Teaching 4 s.h. Approach 3 s.h. Students will begin their development of the skills The course is designed to probe the causes of stu- necessary to enhance the planning, teaching, and dent behavior and misbehavior and explore ideas learning processes. Students will be expected to for establishing good classroom atmosphere which ground their future classroom practice in a strong is needed to overcome classroom problems. A vari- research base through a study of planning and ety of motivational and teaching techniques that teaching models and the latest literature on effec- stimulate a positive approach to discipline will be tive teaching. explored. This course may not be offered annually.

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0829.547 Curriculum Theory 3 s.h. lum design, criteria of staff, lay advisors, commit- (Prerequisite: 0829.550, 0829.580) tees, and consultants for the purpose of curriculum An introductory examination of the problems planning. This is a basic course which is a prereq- involved in the generation of curriculum theory. uisite for any further study in curriculum. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of the con- straints within which theoretical frameworks are 0829.590 Curriculum Evaluation 3 s.h. developed and their implications for curriculum (Prerequisite: 0829.580, one other graduate cur- designs K-12. Selected contemporary curriculum riculum course ) theorists will be introduced and their views exam- Emphasis will be on identification, organization, ined. Prerequisites for this course are and practical applications of selected curriculum Fundamentals of Curriculum Development and evaluation models. This course is designed to Public School Curriculum K-12. enable a student, or a team of students, to deter- mine what and when to evaluate, whom to evalu- 0829.550 Public School Curriculum K-12 3 s.h. ate, and how to evaluate. Students will be expect- A course that deals with a critical appraisal of cur- ed to demonstrate a knowledge base in curriculum rent public school curriculum practices. Emphasis theory and development. A curriculum evaluation will be placed on the following aspects of the K-12 project is required. This course may not be offered curriculum: the subject matter curriculum, the annually. humanistic curriculum, role of subject matter spe- cialist, the nature of the disciplines, the tax- 0829.600 Specialization Seminar onomies of educational objectives (affective, cog- and Investigation I 3 s.h. nitive, psychomotor). This is a basic course which (Prerequisite: Official admission to graduate is a prerequisite for any further study in curriculum. study, permission of program advisor ) This course may not be offered annually. The student must complete a special project in the field of specialization which demonstrates his abil- 0829.562 Motivational Techniques ity to apply theory and research. Focuses upon Workshop 3 s.h. applying general and specialized knowledge to the Current stimulating strategies for establishing and examination of proposals and research on the maintaining high student interest levels will be processes of change and innovation. explored and generated by instructor and group participants. Workshop members will be expected 0829.601 Specialization Seminar to develop and share a variety of motivational and Investigation II 3 s.h. techniques. This workshop is designed to demon- (Prerequisite: Official admission to graduate strate to teachers that instruction need not be con- study, permission of program advisor ) fined to a single method, single subject, or the sin- The student must complete a special project in the gle room. Motivation is an essential element of field of specialization which demonstrates his abil- any successful learning climate. This course may ity to apply theory and research. Focuses upon not be offered annually. applying general and specialized knowledge to the examination of proposals and research on the 0829.563 Junior High/Middle School processes of change and innovation. Curriculum 3 s.h. The course will be directed in a practical sense to 0830 Reading Education an analytical study of the junior high/middle school concept. Attention will be directed to curriculum 0830.510 Teaching Reading in Elementary development, implementation, and evaluation in Schools 3 s.h. relations to the nature of the learner. Teams from Students acquire a background in current theory schools are encouraged to enroll. This course may and instructional practices related to emerging lit- not be offered annually. eracy, word identification, comprehension, study skills, and recreational reading. The relationship 0829.580 Fundamentals of Curriculum between reading and the other language arts is Development 1 3 s.h. stressed. Additionally, students become familiar Provides background in goals, objectives, assump- with methods, materials and technology for teach- tions, values, issues and theory related to modern ing reading, measuring reading achievement, and curriculum. Topics include learning and curriculum, managing a reading program in the elementary the nature and structure of knowledge and curricu- classroom. This course is required for those seek-

109 ROWAN UNIVERSITY 2004-2005 ing the M.A. in reading education and/or reading all levels. Major topics include reading program certification. Teachers and administrators who budget planning, components of an overall reading wish to increase their knowledge in elementary program, subsystems, special provisions, evaluat- reading curriculum and instruction may also enroll. ing teacher performance, planning and conducting No prerequisite course is required. in-service workshops, organizational patterns, planning and preparing district materials, and 0830.520 Teaching Reading in Content selection and evaluation of commercial materials. Areas 3 s.h. This course is designed for reading and non-read- 0830.550 Diagnosis of Remedial ing majors interested in increasing knowledge and Reading Problems 3 s.h. skills in teaching reading in the content areas. It is (Prerequisite: 0830.510, 0830.520, matriculation a required course for those seeking an M.A. in in Reading Education Program ) reading. Instruction is provided in the developmen- Students in this course will become aware of the tal aspects of reading with little emphasis on cor- factors which influence reading achievement. They rective or remedial practices. The content of the will learn to administer standardized and informal course may be oriented toward the subject matter tests to individuals as well as to small groups. areas represented by the students enrolled in the Furthermore, they will recognize the need to modi- course. Special emphasis is also given to develop- fy some procedures for exceptional learners. ing vocabulary, comprehension, and study skills as Throughout the course, the importance of on-going well as to assessing pupil ability to read content assessment will be emphasized. Finally, strategies material and to select suitable materials for for interpreting and reporting test results will be instruction. delineated. As a course requirement, students will administer selected tests to a student and summa- 0830.530 Teaching Reading to rize the results in a report. Exceptional Children 3 s.h. The primary purpose of the course is to present the 0830.552 Workshop in Reading 3 s.h. philosophy of teaching reading to exceptional chil- Such areas as the following are explored: methods dren along with the appropriate methods and and materials for teaching reading and determin- materials. Major topics include the nature and ing reading levels; influencing factors in reading needs of children who deviate from normal assess- disability; and differences in teaching varied types ment of reading ability, emerging literacy, the role of children. Demonstrations, hands-on experiences of parents and the child study team, intervention and group work are involved. May not be offered strategies, settings for instruction, word recogni- annually. tion, comprehension and study skill techniques appropriate for exceptional learners, adaptations 0830.560 Treatment of Remedial of methods and materials, and organizational pat- Reading Problems 3 s.h. terns. This course may not be offered annually. (Prerequisite: 0830.550) Students in this course become aware of factors 0830.535 Word Study: Phonics, Spelling, that are considered when planning instruction for and Vocabulary Instruction 3 s.h. readers experiencing difficulty. In planning lessons This course develops understandings for teaching students design and adapt instructional materials, phonics, spelling, and vocabulary in integrated lan- develop computer-based teaching strategies, and guage arts classrooms. The importance of knowing implement instructional procedures in an integrat- what to teach and when is emphasized. Major top- ed language arts perspective. The course instruc- ics include: the development of word knowledge tor supervises students as they use diagnostic from emergent literacy to adulthood, strategies for teaching strategies to instruct remedial readers in instruction, the role of assessment, and parental field-based settings. involvement. 0830.570 Clinical Experiences 0830.540 Administration and Supervision of in Reading 4 s.h. School Reading Programs 3 s.h. (Prerequisite: 0830.560) (Prerequisite: 0830.510 or 0830.520 ) Students plan and execute reading lessons for The purpose of this course is to examine the role of groups of remedial readers. They integrate the the reading specialist in planning, developing, results of testing, observation and the assessment supervising, and evaluating reading programs at of reading-related factors in order to devise appro-

110 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS priate sequences of corrective instruction. substantial musical background to learn to deal Students select and use varied teaching strate- with problems of those segments of our population gies, including remedial techniques in order to which we deem exceptional: geriatrics, the handi- adjust to the individual needs of their pupils. capped, the gifted, etc. The course is open to Following weekly observations, students discuss music students and other students upon approval their performance with the instructor. During the by the instructor. This course may not be offered seminar portion of the class, students learn to annually. administer, interpret and evaluate diagnostic instruments. They are taught to use corrective pro- 0832 Music Education - Sec Ed cedures which integrate the language arts and uti- lize computers. 0832.505 Selected Approaches in Music Education 3 s.h. 0830.600 Seminar and Research The approaches are those of: Gordon, Kodaly, Orff, in Reading 3 s.h. Montessori, Suzuki, and Jacques-Dalcroze. The (Prerequisite: 0830.540, 0830.570) student will research each approach, and while The most commonly used techniques employed in doing an in-depth study on one approach, develop educational research are studied. Guided reading a curriculum for his or her teaching situation. This and discussion of research articles in reading edu- course is offered bi-annually. cation are provided. Research studies are analyzed and critiqued with special attention given to the 0832.507 Piano Pedagogy 3 s.h. methodology of the studies. Enrollment is limited (Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Master of Music to matriculated graduate students with permission program or permission of instructor) of the graduate advisor. The course will systematically present the peda- gogical methods and materials readily found in the United States for teaching beginning, intermediate 0832 Music Education and early advanced students of the piano. A super- 0832.501 General Music in the Elementary vised practicum is an essential part of the course. and Secondary Schools 3 s.h. The philosophy, scope and sequence of the gener- 0833 Mathematics Education al music program for all children is related to the 0833.510 Computers and the Curriculum 3 s.h. total school curriculum. Permission to take this (Prerequisite: 0833.560) course must be secured from the music depart- The philosophical, psychological, sociological and ment. This course is offered bi-annually. educational implications of the computer and its 0832.502 Teaching of Music Theory 3 s.h. impact on the public school curriculum are Methods of teaching theory such as listening, explored. Current relationships between theory reading, writing, analyzing, playing and creating and practice, along with future technologies, are are examined. The content of music theory courses examined. and representative music theory texts are analyzed 0833.521 Instructional Computer and evaluated. This course may not be offered annually. Languages: LOGO 3 s.h. This course is designed to help students become 0832.506 Guitar Pedagogy 3 s.h. literate in a structured programming language. (Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Master of Music Special emphasis is placed on teaching techniques in Guitar or permission of instructor) and curriculum design relating to public school The student will be made aware of the philosophies education. of guitar instruction, be familiar with the two or three most widely-used method books and will have 0833.525 Instructional Applications of begun to develop his/her own pedagogical system. Word Processing and Data A practicum experience is included in the course. Management 3 s.h. Word processing, data base management and 0832.510 Music for Special Needs 3 s.h. spreadsheet operations are combined into an inte- The course is a required offering in the music edu- grated system suitable for educational applica- cation specialization. It provides opportunities for tions, including text preparation, filing, and grad- the music specialist and for those students with ing systems. Hands on experience with the inte-

111 ROWAN UNIVERSITY 2004-2005 grated systems, along with other complementary use in the classroom. Instructional planning is software, including desktop publishing and key- emphasized by applying the principles of instruc- boarding, is provided. Evaluation of programs for tional design and using the techniques of course- classroom use, as well as personal use, is included. ware design to facilitate the delivery of informa- tion in the context of multimedia and hypermedia 0833.530 Computer-Assisted Instruction 3 s.h. environments. (Prerequisite: 0833.560 or equivalent experience ) This course provides a foundation for the effective 0833.580 Introduction to Educational design, selection, and evaluation of educational Technology 3 s.h. software. Instructional interaction between the This course is intended for educators at all levels computer and the student is explored and the who place a high value on successful teaching and teacher’s role in CAI is defined. A variety of soft- learning. The purpose of the course is to help edu- ware packages for the classroom are evaluated. cators incorporate media and technologies for learning into their repertoire—to use them as 0833.548 Seminar in Educational learning tools. The course will draw examples from Computing 3 s.h. elementary, secondary, and postsecondary educa- (Prerequisite: Completion of all other course tion as well as corporate training and develop- requirements for the Post Baccalaureate ment. This course will provide the initial opportu- Certification in Computers in Education or permis- nities necessary to begin technology infusion in sion of the program advisor ) the school curriculum. The major concepts studied in the Computers in Education Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program 0833.583 Computers and Related are summarized, integrated, applied, and evaluat- Technologies in the ed in this course. An in-depth research project is Elementary Classroom 3 s.h. developed and executed. Projects are selected (Prerequisite: 0833.580) from the areas of curriculum development and This course is designed to assist elementary evaluation, computer assisted instruction, or school teachers in the successful integration of administrative applications. computers and related technologies into the ele- mentary classroom curriculum. The student will 0833.560 Instructional Applications of develop computer and technology skills enabling Computers 3 s.h. them to select, interpret, and evaluate computer As an entry level course in computer usage for elementary and middle school applications in the teachers, this course deals with the use of comput- math, science, social studies, reading and lan- er hardware and software in classroom settings. guage arts curriculum. The student will be exposed Commercial and public domain courseware pack- to a large variety of educational software. ages are examined in terms of their quality and their potential for enhancing the curriculum. The 0833.584 Desktop Publishing in the programming language BASIC and LOGO are exam- Educational Environment 3 s.h. ined with relevance to classroom applications. (Prerequisite: 0833.525 or permission to waive ) The primary objective of this course is to provide a 0833.572 Special Topics 1-3 s.h. comprehensive introduction to desktop publishing (Prerequisite: Permission of program advisor) using desktop publishing programs that can be This course will address specific contemporary used in the educational setting. This course pro- issues in educational computing. The topics will vides a hands-on approach to desktop publishing change as needs arise and will be published in the using both high-end and low-end publishing pro- course selection catalog. Variable credit. grams. The experiences in this course will help 0833.574 Multimedia & Hypermedia students to become more involved with the visual for Teachers 3 s.h. impact of their ideas on the readers. Students will (Prerequisite: 0833.530 or permission of program learn to integrate ideas with words, typestyle, advisor ) graphics and other features involved in the produc- As an advanced level course for classroom teach- tion of publications with a high level of visual ers engaged in the utilization of the computer in impact. the classroom, this course will explore ways to create multimedia and hypermedia materials for

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0833.585 Internet in the Classroom 3 s.h. 0833.588 Research Seminar in (Prerequisite: 0833.580) Educational Technology I 3 s.h. This course provides and introduction to the This first seminar will provide a foundation where- Internet emphasizing its value in teaching and by students (1) gain an understanding and appreci- learning. In this course students will discover how ation of the field of educational research and (2) to use some basic Internet navigation programs to develop sufficient knowledge of quantitative and locate and gather information from the Internet. qualitative research methods so that more techni- Lessons will include finding and subscribing to list- cal research skills can be developed and applied in serv lists in education, using ERIC online, access- the subsequent seminar. In this course the gradu- ing and employing web search engines., locating ate student will decide with his/her advisor on an and downloading files, handling files with e-mail, appropriate topic of study for the research the- discovering and capturing multimedia elements on sis/project required by the program. This the web, developing a personal web page, and thesis/project will be completed in the second analyzing the implication of the Internet for life- seminar. Prerequisites: Completion of at least 24 long learning in education. S.H. of course work in the Masters in Educational Technology program. 0833.586 Planning and Implementing Technology in Public 0833.589 Research Seminar in Education 3 s.h. Educational Technology II 3 s.h. (Prerequisite: 0833.580) (Prerequisite: 0833.588) This course is intended for present and future This second seminar is a continuation of the first leaders of instruction and technology in public offering. It provides additional formal training in schools. This course will help the graduate student design, statistics, qualitative research, and evalua- become instrumental in improving teaching and tion research. Techniques for recording, organizing learning by examining concepts and techniques in and documenting research, along with the In-depth strategic planning, goal setting, curriculum restruc- understandings that research brings, will be turing and alignment, technological assessment, acquired through the experience of conducting or and program and staff development. The course participating in the ongoing research thesis/proj- will provide the graduate student with experience ect guided by the senior advisor. in selecting the appropriate hardware and soft- ware in an educational setting. Students will also 0833.600 Problems in Mathematics be asked to identify and explore future trends in Education I 3 s.h. educational technology. (Prerequisite: Official admission to graduate pro- gram, permission of the program advisor ) 0833.587 New Directions in Investigates recent developments and relevant Educational Technology 3 s.h. research in mathematics education. The student (Prerequisite: 0833.574, 0833.580) will determine a problem and investigate the prob- This course is intended for educators who are lem as a project. The project must deal with a interested in identifying new technologies and problem in mathematics, mathematics education, unique applications of these technologies in class- or computer science education. This project may rooms. Students will research, identify and publish be local or national in scope. information about new innovations and applica- tions on a web site specifically designed for this 0833.601 Problems in Mathematics endeavor. This web site will provide a forum for Education II 3 s.h. the graduate student. It will also include suggest- (Prerequisite: Official admission to graduate pro- ed as well as tried-and-true activity structures, and gram, permission of the program advisor ) assessment rubrics. This course will afford the Investigates recent developments and relevant graduate student opportunities to make connection research in mathematics education. The student with professionals in related areas of technology will determine a problem and investigate the prob- design and development. lem as a project. The project must deal with a problem in mathematics, mathematics education, or computer science education. This project may be local or national in scope.

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0834 Science Education 0835.555 Individual Study in Health and Physical Education 3 s.h. 0834.532 Physical Science Activities This course is designed to give the student the for Teachers 3 s.h. opportunity to pursue an in-depth inquiry into a This course is designed to assist the elementary selected topic in health and physical education on and middle school teacher gain a better under- an individualized basis. It provides flexibility for the standing of the basic concepts in force, motion, student in increasing specialization in a selected heat, light, sound and electricity. Through intensive area of interest. Offered in summer session only for experiential use of science materials, the teacher matriculated students with a minimum of 25 S.H. will be provided an opportunity to improve skills in completed. Students must submit a written propos- demonstrating and in experimenting in physical al for individual study to the program advisor by science. This course may not be offered annually. March 15 prior to the summer session desired. 0834.600 Seminar in Science and Science 0835.560 Administration of School Teaching I 3 s.h. Athletics 3 s.h. (Prerequisite: 25 graduate s.h., official admission Devoted to intramural as well as interscholastic to program, approval of the program advisor ) athletic programs. Legal aspects of athletic admin- Consideration given to assumptions and hypothe- istration are determined. Budgeting, planning, ses upon which practical applications are based. scheduling, purchasing and caring for equipment, Opportunity provided for advanced students to do publicity, insurance and other related aspects are special research on a professional problem involv- studied. Students study the decision-making ing any phase of science or science education. process in the athletic program as it relates to 0834.601 Seminar in Science and Science other institutional programs and policies. Teaching II 3 s.h. 0835.570 Planning Construction and (Prerequisite: 25 graduate s.h., official admission Maintenance of Facilities for to program, approval of the program advisor ) Health and Physical Education 3 s.h. Consideration given to assumptions and hypothe- Designed to identify the problems in planning, ses upon which practical applications are based. building, and maintaining facilities in Health, Opportunity provided for advanced students to do Physical Education and Recreation. Blue print read- special research on a professional problem involv- ing and block planning will involve practical expe- ing any phase of science or science education. riences. Field trips, when possible, to local facili- ties will be taken. Surface lighting and equipment 0835 Exercise Science for facilities will be explored. 0835.521 Physiology of Exercise 3 s.h. 0835.590 Critical Readings, Issues, This course involves the study of the interrelation- and Trends in Health ship of exercise and physiology. It covers the func- and Physical Education 3 s.h. tions of the human body under the stress of activi- Students review and evaluate current professional ty. Research in exercise physiology will be related literature in health and physical education publica- to practices in physical education and athletics. tions. Library research skills are developed while 0835.530 Principles of Coaching 3 s.h. examining critical issues and current trends in The course is designed for coaches of sport in edu- health and physical education. cational systems. Its purpose is to examine rela- 0835.591 Foundations and Interpretation tionships between institutional organizations, of Health and Physical sport, student growth and community expecta- Education 3 s.h. tions. Management behaviors and administrative A course designed to examine influences of educa- practices connected to both sport and education tional philosophies upon the place and function of are studied. Practical application of group dynam- health and physical education in American education. ics and public media involvement are skills experi- enced in this course. 0835.592 Curriculum Construction in Health and Physical Education 3 s.h. The student moves from an understanding of cur- riculum foundations and theory to application of

114 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS design, organization and evaluation. The process the needs of students in school and non-school should culminate in the ability to produce effective based settings. Students evaluate the nature and kindergarten through twelfth grade health and scope of the substance abuse problem in order to physical education curricula in school or communi- make informed decisions in the development, ty educational settings. organization, implementation and evaluation of substance abuse programs. Special attention is 0835.595 Research Design in Health and given to program and policy development, instruc- Physical Education 3 s.h. tional strategies, program evaluation, staff devel- Students investigate research procedures and opment, and the dynamics of school culture. design in health and physical education. Literature review techniques, experimental and non-experi- 0837.540 Current Advances in Health mental research design, subject selection and Sciences 3 s.h. assignment, and ethical issues in conducting Examines the latest developments and studies research are areas studied. research finding which pertain to both personal and community health problems and issues. This 0835.598 Quantitative Analysis in Health course may not be offered annually. and Physical Education 3 s.h. Students investigate the application of statistical 0840 English as a Second Language procedures in research processes in health and physical education. Descriptive and inferential sta- and Bilingual Education tistics are included. The students use microcom- 0840.505 Issues and Innovations in Foreign puter statistical packages for data reduction and Language Education 3 s.h. analysis. (Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor ) 0835.600 Research Seminar I in Health This course is designed for educators responsible and Physical Education 3 s.h. for planning and supervising the foreign language (Prerequisite: Permission of instructor) curriculum K-12. The course deals with the issues Students will select a scholarly project or thesis. of sequential curriculum development in foreign The course will include the content, organization languages in keeping with state and national stan- and procedures of empirical investigative writing. dards. Emphasis is placed on innovations resulting from implications of research in second language 0835.601 Research Seminar II in Health acquisition, the interrelationship of language and and Physical Education 3 s.h. culture and models for foreign language curriculum (Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor) development. Topics include modes of communica- For the thesis student only. The course will involve tion, aspects of culture, scope and sequence of the completion of the graduate thesis. content, and curriculum evaluation. 0837 Health Education 0840.510 Issues of Language and Cultural Diversity in ESL/Bilingual 0837.510 Selected Topics in Health 3 s.h. Programs 3 s.h. This course provides students with the opportunity (Prerequisite: 0821.530) to identify causes, effects, prevention and inter- This course focuses on the issues involved in the vention techniques of current health problems of schooling of students of first languages other than students in the schools. The graduate student will English. Emphasis is placed on awareness of and have the opportunity to investigate a variety of sensitivity to the diverse values and behaviors of strategies utilized by schools, communities, and students learning English as a second language, the medical world to solve the problem. Curriculum and on classroom strategies to accommodate this development will also be included. This course diversity in a positive manner. Usually taught in may not be offered annually. Spring semester. 0837.525 Curriculum Strategies in Substance 0840.512 Linguistics for Teaching Awareness Education 3 s.h. Second Languages 3 s.h. This course provides students with the knowledge, This course deals with the components and char- resources and skills needed to plan and organize acteristics of language as they impact on the curricula in chemical health education which meet acquisition of both first and second languages. A

115 ROWAN UNIVERSITY 2004-2005 study of the language systems of English will pro- basis for reflective teaching. This course is offered vide a basis for the study of second language in alternate years to 0840.522. acquisition, and comparisons and contrasts will be made with English and representative languages. 0840.522 Integrating Language and Content in the ESL/Bilingual Education 0840.513 Extending Foreign Language Classroom 3 s.h. Instruction K-12 3 s.h. (Prerequisite: 0840.517) (Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor ) This course examines current programs and avail- This course is designed for the certified foreign able materials in bilingual education appropriate language teacher, as well as for candidates for to a range of content areas and grade levels. Field conditional certification in foreign (world) lan- observations and experiences constitute an impor- guage education as approved by the New Jersey tant part of the course. Micro teaching and peer State Department of Education. Emphasis is coaching will be utilized to provide a basis for placed on contemporary methods and materials reflective teaching. This course is offered in alter- appropriate to age/grade levels in the elementary, nate years to 0840.520. middle, and secondary school, in keeping with state and national standards. A variety of activities 0896 Environmental Education and integrating language and culture will be demon- Conservation strated and practiced. Topics include the use of thematic units, alternative assessment techniques, 0896.501 Introduction to Environmental and the application of technology. Participants are Education 3 s.h. encouraged to make practical application to their An introduction to environmental education as own teaching situations. related to outdoor education, conservation educa- tion, and resource education is presented histori- 0840.515 Language, Culture and cally. The goals of environmental education are to: Communication 3 s.h. (1) examine environmental problems and alternate (Prerequisite: 0840.512) solutions; and (2) improve curriculum and instruc- This course examines the ways in which people tion at all levels of formal and informal education. communicate both verbally and non-verbally in Practical, relevant applications of biology, physics, social interaction. The interdependence of lan- chemistry, earth sciences and the social sciences guage and culture in communication is a major are emphasized. focus. Emphasis is placed on the importance of successful intercultural communication, with prac- 0896.502 Trends in Environmental tical application to second language teachers. Education 3 s.h. Emphasis in this course is centered on modern 0840.517 Modern Developments in ESL/ research related to environmental education. Bilingual Education 3 s.h. Modern and timely concerns in environmental edu- (Prerequisite: 0840.510, 0840.515) cation including exemplary local, state and federal This course examines the implications of current environmental education activities and curricula theoretical positions regarding second language are explored and demonstrated. May not be select- acquisition for program development and instruc- ed to meet specialization requirements for tion. The course deals with a range of methodolo- Teaching Secondary School Science or gies, the selection of content, instructional tech- Environmental Education. niques, the selection and use of materials, and the development of alternative assessment measures. 0896.503 Developing Curriculum Guides and Materials for Environmental 0840.520 Teaching ESL/Bilingual Education: Education Programs 3 s.h. Process and Practice 3 s.h. Techniques and procedures for the development of (Prerequisite: 0840.517) curriculum guides and materials for the teaching of This course concentrates on the development and environmental concerns via environmental educa- presentation of language lessons which demon- tion programs are the goals of this course. strate the relationship of theory and practice. Emphasis will be placed upon the development of Classroom observations and experiences consti- curriculum materials, by each student, that can be tute an important part of this course. Micro teach- utilized in his professional career. The course will ing and peer coaching will be utilized to provide a

116 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS deal with the selection, production and utilization 0896.509 Environmental Land of audiovisual materials related to environmental Use-Resources education. Educational materials available from and Recreation 3 s.h. educational and commercial sources will be sur- Knowledge of environmental guidelines concern- veyed. ing the identification, planning, and use of land areas for the purposes of industrial, educational, 0896.505 Environmental Conservation residential and recreational endeavors will be pre- Workshop 3 s.h. sented in this course. Developing a procedure for An overview of environmental resources including determining proper land use and the means by water, air, energy, land, and minerals, and an iden- which governments established land use practices tification of the problems related to the conserva- will be stressed. Also emphasized will be society’s tion of those resources is presented. The effect of increasing demands for educational and recre- population quantity, population density, life style ational facilities and programs and how the and energy use patterns on environmental quality schools, communities and private organizations is examined. Local, state, national and world can meet these needs. Students in this course will ecosystems are investigated. Field oriented small participate directly in certain current land use group projects are emphasized in addition to large problems by attending public hearings and doing group integrating seminars. related field work. This course may not be offered 0896.506 Practicum in Marine annually. Environments 2 s.h. 0896.515 Environmental Issues Marine, wetland, and coastal ecosystems are and Actions 3 s.h. investigated and evaluated. Field experiences This course focuses on environmental issues and include the monitoring of biological, chemical and addresses the knowledge and skills needed by physical factors in marine aquatic areas. The envi- instructors to successfully implement issue ronmental impacts of modern man on the ecology instruction in the classrooms and in non-formal of bays, estuaries and coastal regions will be stud- settings. Participants will develop skills associated ied. The use of marine studies to improve curricu- with issue analysis, issue investigation, informa- lum will be emphasized. tion collection and processing, and citizenship par- 0896.507 Practicum in Woodland ticipation. Relevant research will be reviewed. Environments 2 s.h. Additional instruction will focus on implementing Forest and grassland ecosystems, their wildlife issue instruction in both classroom and non-formal and food chains are investigated. The benefits and settings. costs of preservation and conservation of these 0896.600 Seminar in Environmental resources are studied. Methods of using the wood- Education I 3 s.h. land and aquatic environments as sites and topics This is a research, independent study course for improving curriculum are included. Field experi- designed to give the graduate student a general ences are emphasized. knowledge of research and evaluation techniques 0896.508 Practicum in Urban in education and the methods and modes of cur- Environments 2 s.h. riculum development. With these skills, the stu- Field studies of urban, suburban, rural, and natural dent will select an M.A. thesis/project topic, environments provide contrasts and comparisons review the literature on this topic, select and col- of varying environmental quality. The impacts of lect data on this topic and begin the writing of the increasing population densities on air, water, and formal “Master’s Thesis/Project.” Significant land are observed and evaluated. The sociologi- course time is allocated to individual conferences cal, economic and psychological effects of urban- with the instructor and library research and data ization are noted. Opportunities to use the urban collection. It is a program objective that graduate environment as a medium for curriculum improve- students propose and complete a “useful and ment are investigated. This course may not be meaningful” terminal Thesis/Project that is offered annually. focused on their overall career objectives.

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0896.601 Seminar in Environmental functions defined on the elements. Aspects of Education II 3 s.h. global stiffness formation, consideration of bound- The second half (2nd semester} of a research, ary conditions, and nodal load calculations are pre- independent study course designed to give the stu- sented. Mesh division and problem modeling con- dent a general knowledge of research and evalua- siderations are discussed in detail. Topics of scalar tion techniques in education and the methods and field problems and natural frequency analysis are modes of curriculum development. During the covered. Computer applications are included. course of this semester the student will complete a thesis/project started in the previous semester 0901.511 Engineering Optimization 3 s.h. and prepare it for final acceptance by the Graduate (Prerequisite: 1701.235 or equivalent) Committee and for acceptance and binding by the The formulation and modeling aspects of engi- College Library. In compliance with the Rowan neering optimization problems are presented. University Graduate Catalogue, a Comprehensive These steps involve setting up of the objective Examination will be given on or about the mid-term function to be minimized and the resource and sys- of this course. Most course time is allocated to tem constraints to be satisfied. Solution tech- individual conferences with the instructor and niques using gradient based methods, zero order library-research time. methods, and penalty techniques are discussed. 0901.599 Master’s Thesis Research 1-6 s.h. 0898 School Public Relations (Prerequisite: Permission of advisor) This course will provide a meaningful one-on-one 0898.503 School Public Relations 3 s.h. research experience under the direction of an This is an overview of the relationships of the engineering faculty advisor. The research topic will school and its various publics. The public character be chosen by mutual agreement of the student and of the school and the need for public understand- his or her advisor. The course will include a thor- ing of the school are considered. Development of ough literature search and review, the develop- understanding between the school and the com- ment of a clear and concise problem statement, munity is stressed. consultations with other faculty and professional 0898.504 School Public Relations experts, and the derivation of publishable results. Workshop s.h. The research will culminate in a comprehensive Emphasis is placed on school communications and master’s thesis. A final oral presentation and public relations ideas that can be effectively used defense are required. in various education institutions. Guest experts join workshop directors in offering public relations 0906 Chemical Engineering techniques and situations. Practical experiences that help prepare the student to handle public rela- 0906.502 Special Topics in Chemical tions responsibilities are part of the workshop. Engineering 3 s.h. May be offered during the summer or on some (Prerequisite: Permission of advisor) Saturdays during the regular semesters. This course presents chemical engineering topics related to recent developments in industrial prac- 0901 Engineering, General tice or research. May be repeated. 0906.506 Process Heat Transfer 3 s.h. 0901.501 Special Topics in Engineering 3 s.h. (Prerequisite: Permission of advisor) (Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor) Application of heat transfer to the process indus- This course is designed to introduce students to tries. Mechanisms of heat transfer; conduction, emerging topics in the engineering field. Consent convection and radiation; Selection and design of of the instructor is necessary, and prerequisites are heat exchanging equipment, e.g., double-pipe, determined by the nature of the topic. shell and tube, plate and frame, extended fin heat 0901.502 Finite Element Analysis 3 s.h. exchangers. Design parameters for heat transfer (Prerequisite: Engineering Analysis II or equiva- with phase change. lent and Solid Mechanics.) Fundamental concepts for the development of finite element analysis are introduced. The ele- ment stiffness matrices are developed using shape

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0906.508 Membrane Process reacting systems; applications in the chemical Technology 3 s.h. industry. (Prerequisite: Permission of advisor) Principles of membrane processes: reverse osmo- 0906.516 Advanced Separation Process sis, ultrafiltration, microfiltration, electrodialysis, Technology 3 s.h. pervaporation, gas permeation, and their applica- (Prerequisite: Permission of advisor) tion to traditional and emerging fields. Membrane This course describes advanced separation materials and structure. Mass transfer and design processes such as: crystallization and precipita- aspects for both liquid and gas separation sys- tion; adsorption, chromatography and ion tems. exchange; reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration, gas per- meation and pervaporation. Commercial system 0906.510 Biochemical Engineering 3 s.h. design parameters and laboratory demonstrations (Prerequisite: Permission of advisor) will be included. An overview of other novel sepa- The fundamentals and engineering of bioprocess ration processes will be done. engineering with emphasis on applying biotechnol- ogy to industrial processes. Essential aspects of 0906.518 Polymer Engineering 3 s.h. biochemistry, microbiology and kinetics. (Prerequisite: Permission of advisor) Discussion of bioreactor engineering, and recovery This course provides an introduction to the various and purification processes. Processing applica- aspects of polymer engineering starting with basic tions of engineering kinetics and enzyme technolo- polymer properties, structure and function. The gy. Laboratory experiments and demonstrations major topics covered are the formation of polymer will be integrated throughout the course. systems and manufacturing techniques. Fabrication processes topics include coating, 0906.512 Safety in the Process extrusion and foams. The production of thin-films Industries 3 s.h. and membranes will focus on stretching, phase (Prerequisite: Permission of advisor) inversion, and hollow fiber spinning. Students will This course presents the basic principles, guide- study application of polymeric materials engineer- lines, and calculations necessary for the safe ing to various industries. design and operation of chemical plants and relat- ed manufacturing facilities. Topics include: toxics 0906.520 Green Engineering Design and human exposure, fires and explosions, vessel in the Chemical Industry 3 s.h. relief systems, hazard identification and risk (Prerequisite: Permission of advisor) assessment, source and dispersion models. This course evaluates process design techniques Accident investigation is discussed along with a to minimize waste and by-products in the process- review of actual case histories. ing and manufacturing industries. Topics include: mass and heat recycling processes; technologies 0906.514 Transport Phenomena for process steam renovation, material reuse and for Engineers 3 s.h. recycling methods. Case studies of industrial appli- (Prerequisite: Permission of advisor) cations are utilized. This course will present the analogies among heat, mass, and momentum transfer. Governing differen- 0906.528 Fluid Flow Applications tial equations and their uses in steady-state and in Processing and unsteady-state systems will be described. Manufacturing 3 s.h. Applications will be discussed for mass transfer (Prerequisite: Graduate standing and approval of coupled with heat transfer and/or chemical reac- graduate advisor) tion. Numerical methods and computer applica- This course will cover the foundation principles of tions will be integrated throughout the course. applied fluid mechanics with an emphasis on industrial applications. Topics in mixing, multi- 0906.515 Advanced Reactor Design 3 s.h. phase fluid flow and processing, and fluidization (Prerequisite: Permission of advisor) will be covered. Key technologies from chemical, Overview of chemical reaction types and ideal civil, and mechanical engineering applications will reactors. Catalysis and catalytic reactors; analo- be used to illustrate concepts. The course will pro- gies for real reactors; fluid flow and heat and mass vide a strong background in the application of fluid transfer effects on chemical reactions and reactor mechanics principles to industrial processing and design; numerical analyses and simulation of manufacturing operations.

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0906.568 Electrochemical Engineering 3 s.h. industry. These processes range from fluidized cat- (Prerequisite: Graduate standing and approval of alytic cracking of oils to coating processes in the graduate advisor) pharmaceutical industry. Students will use This course will focus on the fundamental princi- advanced principles in fluid flow, heat and mass ples of process electrochemistry. Basic principles transport, and kinetics to analyze and design parti- of thermodynamics, kinetics and mass transfer as cle manufacturing processes and chemical indus- applied to electrochemical systems will be pre- try processes involving particles. Novel processes sented. Modeling of electrochemical systems and will also be discussed and analyzed. application of electrochemical principles to corrod- ing systems will be conducted by the students. 0906.576 Bioseparation Processes 3 s.h. Engineering case studies of commercial applica- (Prerequisite: Graduate standing and approval of tions in energy conversion and storage and elec- graduate advisor) trolytic processes will be presented. This course will focus on the fundamental princi- ples of bioseparation processes. The characteris- 0906.570 Air Pollution Control 3 s.h. tics of bioseparations will be presented as applied (Prerequisite: Graduate standing and approval of to downstream processing in the pharmaceuti- graduate advisor) cal/biotechnology and related industries. Theory This course introduces students to air pollution and design of filtration, microfiltration, centrifuga- control theory. Students design air pollution con- tion, cell disruption, extraction, adsorption, chro- trol processes and specify equipment related to matography, precipitation, ultrafiltration, crystal- the control of particulate, gaseous, and toxic air lization, and drying will be presented as applied to emissions. The chemistry required for pollution biosystems. Commercial design considerations, control process design is presented. The environ- such as sanitary design/sterilization, water quality, mental impacts due both to controlling and not solvent recovery, waste disposal and biosafety, controlling emissions are considered. Students will be reviewed. design control equipment, specify and trou- bleshoot control systems and predict the impacts 0906.577 Advanced Engineering Process for each major type of control system. Analysis and Experimental Design 3 s.h. 0906.572 Biomedical Process (Prerequisite: Graduate standing and approval of Engineering 3 s.h. graduate advisor) (Prerequisite: Graduate standing and approval of This course exposes students to advanced engi- graduate advisor) neering applications of process analysis and This course introduces students to applications of experimental design. The course includes a multi- chemical engineering fundamentals to biomedical disciplinary approach with theoretical background systems. Students analyze and design biomedical to support the course applications. Students will processes. The basic biochemistry and physiology use advanced statistical and optimization tech- required for understanding of biomedical systems niques for process analysis and experimental are presented. Advanced principles of mass trans- design, process monitoring and quality control fer, heat transfer, fluid flow and chemical reaction presently used in industry. The analysis and exper- are used to analyze or design drug delivery sys- imental design techniques presented in this course tems, pharmacokinetic models, the circulatory sys- serve to optimize complex industrially relevant tem, transport across cell membranes, and human processes and make engineering design and calcu- and artificial organs. Laboratory experiments and lations more effective. Applications from a wide demonstrations will be integrated throughout the range of industries will be presented including course. pharmaceutical, food, bulk and specialty chemi- cals, and petroleum industry applications. 0906.574 Advances in Particle Technology 3 s.h. 0906.579 Industrial Process Pathways 3 s.h. (Prerequisite: Graduate standing and approval of (Prerequisite: Graduate standing and approval of graduate advisor) graduate advisor) This course introduces students to application of This course will study chemical reaction mecha- chemical engineering fundamentals in the particle nisms that play crucial roles in the chemical indus- processing industry. Processes involving particles try. Fundamentals of reaction thermochemistry and are an important part of the chemical process reaction kinetics will be discussed. Students will 120 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS learn to construct mechanistic models of complex, cardiovascular system, and thermal system. The multi-reaction systems, and to apply these models interrelationships of these systems will be investi- to the solution of practical problems such as yield gated, and their dynamic response to exercise will optimization. be studied. Laboratory experiments will be con- ducted throughout the course. This course is joint- 0906.580 Optimization of Engineering ly taught with the Department of Health and Projects 3 s.h. Exercise Science. (Prerequisite: Graduate standing and approval of graduate advisor) 0906.584 Controlled Release Theory, This course will overview strategies for planning Technology and Applications 3 s.h. and directing long-term engineering projects. (Prerequisite: Graduate Standing and approval of Topics will include project organization, project Graduate Advisor) scheduling, allocation of resources, project opti- Controlled release systems are designed to pro- mization and financial analyses. vide delivery of an agent at a pre-determined rate for an extended period of time. Controlled release 0906.581 Advanced Process Analysis 3 s.h. offers several advantages over traditional methods (Prerequisite: Graduate standing and approval of of formulation and administration: maintenance of graduate advisor) effective concentrations for a sustained period, This course will examine advanced topics in less total agent required, cost effectiveness, con- process analysis including: process consistency, venience and compliance. This course investigates identification of optimal process based on eco- controlled release technologies through the appli- nomic analysis, process documentation including cation of chemical engineering principles. flowsheets and budgets, replacement analysis for Knowledge of materials, mass transfer, heat trans- processing equipment, and rationing limited fer, fluid flow and chemical reactions are used to resources between competing projects. analyze and design controlled release systems. 0906.582 Food Engineering Systems 3 s.h. Applications to pharmaceutical, agricultural, and (Prerequisite: Graduate standing and approval of food industries will be explored. Laboratory exper- graduate advisor) iments and demonstrations will be integrated This course introduces students to the application throughout the course. A project will focus on the of fundamental and advanced chemical engineer- development of an original design and fabrication ing fundamentals applied to food processing sys- for a controlled release application. tems. Students analyze and design food engineer- ing processes. The basic and advanced chemistry 0908 Civil Engineering and biochemistry required for an in-depth under- standing of food systems is presented. Basic prin- 0908.503 Special Topics Civil ciples of mass transfer, heat transfer, fluid flow, Engineering 1-6 s.h. chemical reaction, process control, and mixing are (Prerequisite: Permission of instructor) used to analyze or design food production systems. Civil engineering topics related to recent develop- Computer simulations will be used for the design ments in industrial practice or engineering of food processing systems. Laboratory experi- research. May be repeated. ments and demonstrations will be integrated 0908.504 Engineering Estimating 3 s.h. throughout the course. (Prerequisite: Microeconomics or permission of 0906.583 Engineering Exercise Dynamics4 s.h. advisor) (Prerequisite: Graduate standing and approval of The course deals with the development of engi- graduate advisor) neering estimates for civil engineering projects This course introduces students to chemical engi- and project components including labor, materials neering fundamentals applied to physiologic sys- and equipment. Total project costs including direct tems, primarily during exercise. The basic bio- and indirect costs, field and home-office costs, and chemistry and physiology required for understand- contingency are covered. Also covered are the var- ing these systems is presented. Basic principles of ious types of civil engineering estimates including mass transfer, heat transfer, fluid flow, thermody- piles and cofferdams, wellpoints and earthdrilling, namics, and chemical reaction are used to analyze water and sewer systems, road and highway pave- the human metabolic system, respiratory system, ments, concrete buildings and bridges, and steel

121 ROWAN UNIVERSITY 2004-2005 buildings and bridges. The course includes appro- course covers the design of facilities and pro- priate computer applications. grams, such as landfills, composting facilities, transfer stations, collection programs, and drop-off 0908.512 Advanced Environmental centers, and planning of integrated systems for Treatment Process Principles 3 s.h. municipalities and counties. Computer applica- (Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of tions are included. instructor) (Offered every other fall semester.) Topics in 0908.543 Advanced Water Resources Fundamentals of Physicochemical Processes in Engineering 3 s.h. Environmental Engineering such as Adsorption, (Prerequisite: Water Resources Engineering or Coagulation/Flocculation, Filtration, equivalent) Sedimentation, Disinfection, Ion Exchange, The fundamental theme of the course is the study Chemical Oxidation, Corrosion and Membranes. of advanced topics in water resources engineering including the analysis and design of advanced 0908.522 Site Remediation Engineering 3 s.h. hydraulic structures, hydraulic similitude and mod- (Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of eling, wave action, and advanced hydrology. The instructor) course includes appropriate laboratory experi- (Offered fall semesters in odd-numbered years.) ments and computer applications. Topics in site remediation engineering, including site characterization, site safety, modeling site 0908.544 Hydraulic Design 3 s.h. conditions, conducting feasibility studies, and (Prerequisite: 0908.342, or permission of instructor) designing remediation systems, such as pump and (Offered even-numbered years.) The fundamental treat, stabilization, containment, treatment walls, theme of the course is the design and analysis of natural attenuation, enhanced bioremediation, structures for controlling and conveying water in phytoremediation, oxidation, soil flushing, and soil both the built and natural environment. Topics cov- vapor extraction. ered vary from year to year based upon instructor and student interests. Past topics have included 0908.531 Solid and Hazardous Waste open channel flow design, dams and spillways, Management 3 s.h. sanitary and storm sewers, culverts, pumping sta- (Prerequisite: permission of instructor) tions, turbomachinery, and hydraulic similitude and The course deals with solid and hazardous waste modeling. sources, regulations and management; engineer- ing principles, treatment and disposal methods; 0908.545 Environmental Fluid design of landfills; recycling; toxicology principles; Mechanics 3 s.h. and risk assessment. The course includes appro- (Prerequisite: (0908.342, or permission of instruc- priate laboratory experiments and computer appli- tor) cations. (Offered even-numbered years.) The fundamental theme of the course is the engineering study of 0908.532 Pollutant Fate and Transport 3 s.h. fluid flow in the environment. Advanced topics in (Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of water resources engineering are explored, with instructor) content varying based upon instructor and student (Offered every other fall semester.) Topics include interests. Past topics have included open channel Characteristics and Properties of Organic Pollutants, flow, hydrology, fish passage at hydraulic struc- Aquatic Chemistry, Transport Mechanisms for tures, sediment transport, mixing in natural water Pollutants (Adsorption, Retardation, Attenuation, bodies, and water quality modeling. The course Volatilization, Biodegradation), Groundwater includes appropriate laboratory and/or field exper- (Properties, Flow Equations, Transport in Porous iments and computer applications. Media) and Mathematical Modeling. 0908.552 Foundation Engineering 3 s.h. 0908.533 Integrated Solid Waste (Prerequisite: Geotechnical Engineering or Management 3 s.h. equivalent) (Prerequisite: Permission of instructor) The fundamental theme of the course is the analy- The course deals with the theories and principles sis and design of structural building and bridge of integrated solid waste management as applied foundations based on advanced principles of soil to real-world analysis and design problems. The mechanics. These advanced principles of soil

122 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS mechanics include compressibility, shear strength, vary from year to year based upon instructor and stu- and bearing capacity. The types of foundations dent interests. This course also includes field meas- analyzed and designed include spread footings and urements and computer applications. pile foundations. The course includes appropriate laboratory experiments and computer applications. 0908.573 Advanced Structural Analysis 3 s.h. (Prerequisite: Structural Engineering I, II, and III or 0908.553 Earth Retaining Systems 3 s.h. equivalent) (Prerequisite: Geotechnical Engineering or The course deals with the matrix method of struc- equivalent) tural analysis. The topics covered include structur- The fundamental theme of the course is earth al members, member joints, member end condi- retaining systems including advanced principles of tions, local and global coordinate systems, coordi- soil mechanics and analysis and design of earth nate transformation, member structural matrices, retaining systems. The advanced principles of soil global structural matrices, condensation of global mechanics include lateral soil pressure and slope structural matrices, static structural analysis, and stability. The analysis and design of earth retaining dynamic structural analysis. The course will systems includes slopes, embankments, retaining include appropriate computer applications. walls and other systems. The course includes appropriate laboratory experiments and computer 0908.584 Prestressed Concrete 3 s.h. applications. (Prerequisite: Structural Engineering I or equivalent) The fundamental theme of the course is the analy- 0908.562 Advanced Transportation sis and design of prestressed concrete members for Engineering 3 s.h. highway bridges, parking structures, office buildings (Prerequisite: Transportation Engineering or and industrial buildings. Topics covered include pre- equivalent) stressed construction applications and materials, The fundamental theme of the course is the study flexural analysis of pretensioned and post-tension- of advanced topics in transportation engineering ing beams, bending and shear design, loss of pre- including advanced highway engineering and stress, deflection and composite beams. The course advanced mass transit systems. These advanced includes appropriate computer applications. topics include the impact and interaction of socio- logical, economic, geographic and environmental 0908.585 Advanced Reinforced Concrete 3 s.h. factors on transportation systems. The course (Prerequisite: Structural Engineering I or permis- includes appropriate field measurements and com- sion of advisor) puter applications. The fundamental theme of the course is the design of advanced reinforced concrete structures and 0908.563 Advanced Pavement Analysis and structural components including two-way slabs, Evaluation 3 s.h. footings, retaining walls, shear walls, and slender (Prerequisite: 0908.461, or permission of instructor) columns. (Offered odd-numbered years.) The fundamental 0908.586 Bridge Engineering 3 s.h. theme of the course is the engineering study of (Prerequisite: Structural Engineering I, II and III or pavement response. The topics covered include equivalent) non-linear behavior of pavement materials and The fundamental theme of the course is the analy- interaction between tires and pavements. Modeling sis and design of modern steel highway bridges and analysis of pavement behavior will also be utilizing the bridge code of the American taught, with content varying based upon instructor Association of State Highway and Transportation and student interests. The course includes field Officials. The topics covered include bridge loads, experiments and computer applications. load combinations, design methods, reinforced 0908.564 Advanced Design of Elements of concrete deck slabs, steel wide-flange stringer Transportation Engineering 3 s.h. bridges, steel composite wide-flange stringer (Prerequisite: 0908.461, or permission of instructor) bridges, continuous bridge spans, steel composite (Offered even-numbered years.) The fundamental plate-girder bridges, elastomeric bearing connec- theme of the course is the study of advanced topics in tions, steel fixed bridge connections, and steel highway design and analysis, signalized and un-sig- roller bridge connections. The course includes nalized intersection design, forecast travel demand appropriate computer applications. modeling and transportation planning. Topics covered

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0909 Electrical and Computer review of Fourier based signal analysis methods, Engineering short time Fourier transform, continuous wavelet transform, discrete wavelet transform, fast 0909.504 Special Topics in Electrical and wavelet algorithms, wavelet packets, wavelet net- Computer Engineering 3 s.h. works will be discussed. Applications of wavelets This course covers timely topics in electrical and such as image and audio compression, biological computer engineering related to engineering prac- signal analysis, feature detection, signal denoising tice and/or research. will also be explored. 0909.551 Digital Signal Processing 3 s.h. 0909.560 Artificial Neural Networks 3 s.h. (Prerequisite: Background in basic signal theory) (Prerequisite: 1701.236) This is a first level graduate course that covers the Artificial Neural Networks covers the design of a fundamentals of digital signals, systems, transforms variety of popular neural network architectures and filters. Systems concepts taught include linear- and their contemporary engineering applications. ity, time-invariance, stability, causality, difference Neural network architectures that will be studied equation representation, impulse response and con- in detail include the multilayer perceptron, radial volution. The issue of frequency response and sam- basis function, and the Hopfield networks. State- pling is covered. The z-transform is introduced. of-the-art software will be used for network Design methods and structures of digital filters are design. VLSI implementations of neural networks discussed with the exposure to do software design. will be discussed. Random digital signals are also covered. 0909.571 Instrumentation 3 s.h. 0909.552 Digital Image Processing 3 s.h. (Prerequisite: Background of hardware, software (Prerequisite: 0909.351) and experimentation) Digital image processing covers the analysis and Elements of instrumentation systems are treated contemporaneous applications of the enhance- including transducers, signal conditioning, and sig- ment, restoration, compression and recognition of nal processing. Elements of modern instrumenta- monochromatic images. Both classical and state- tion systems including standards (IEEE-488, SCPI) of-the-art algorithms will be employed in conjunc- and smart sensors are considered. tion with appropriate software for analyzing real- world images. 0910 Mechanical Engineering 0909.553 Digital Speech Processing 3 s.h. 0910.501 Computer Integrated Manufacturing (Prerequisite: 0909.351) and Automation 3 s.h. This course covers the fundamentals of digital (Prerequisite: Engineering Materials II or equivalent) speech signals and processing and simultaneously The course covers the basic aspects of computer stresses real-life engineering aspects from a sys- integrated manufacturing and automation sys- tems perspective. An overview of the different tems. Hard and flexible automation concepts are branches of speech processing are covered, name- introduced. Various automation strategies are pre- ly, speech production, vocal tract modeling, speech sented. Coding and classification ideas of group coding, speech recognition, speaker recognition technology are related to computer aided process and speech synthesis. The building blocks of such planning. Topics of numerical control, industrial applications, namely, linear predictive analysis and robotics, and artificial intelligence are discussed. quantization (scalar and vector) are taught. 0910.505 Special Topics in Mechanical 0909.554 Theory and Engineering Engineering 3 s.h. Applications of Wavelets 3 s.h. The topics will be announced in the course schedule. (Prerequisite: 0909.351) The theory of wavelets gave rise to a substantial 0910.511 Combustion 3 s.h. number of applications in many areas including (Prerequisite: Engineering Thermodynamics II or various fields of engineering, making it one of the equivalent) most popular research areas of all times. In this This course presents the concepts of chemically class, the theory of wavelets will be carefully reacting systems (flames) along with many practi- developed from the ground up, with an emphasis cal applications. Topics include chemical equilibri- on engineering applications. Starting with a um, chemical kinetics, premixed laminar flames,

124 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS detonations, diffusion flames and environmental and large-eddy simulation of turbulence, multigrid issues. The course uses chemically reacting flow methods, parallel computing, moving grids, struc- software for combustion modeling. tured, block-structured and unstructured boundary- fitted grids, free surface flows. The issues of 0910.512 Rocket Propulsion 3 s.h. numerical accuracy, estimation and reduction of (Prerequisite: Prerequisites: 0910.312 and numerical errors are treated in detail with many 0910.313 or equivalent) examples. An independent research project will be In this course, the principles of rocket propulsion required on an advanced topic of mutual interest theory are presented along with practical applica- between the student and the instructor. tions of rocket propulsion design. Theoretical top- ics include performance analysis of ideal rocket 0910.541 Advanced Mechanism Design 3 s.h. engines, departure from ideal performance and (Prerequisite: Undergraduate degree in engineer- detailed thermochemical propellant calculations. ing or permission of advisor) Practical design issues are addressed for both liq- This course presents an in-depth coverage of the uid propellant engines and solid rocket motors. The design of mechanisms using matrix methods as the course also includes an introduction to electric platform to model, synthesize, analyze and simu- propulsion. late mechanisms. It covers advanced design tech- niques that include type synthesis, numerical opti- 0910.514 Energy Conversion Systems 3 s.h. mization techniques as applied to mechanism (Prerequisite: Prerequisites: 0910.312 & 0901.341 design. It also covers branch defects and circuit or equivalent) defects that occur during mechanism synthesis and This course will introduce energy conversion tech- modeling and simulation of mechanical systems. nologies for the generation of electrical power. Students will perform analysis and simulation Topics will include a review of power cycles, steam using appropriate mechanism design software. and gas cycles, generation of thermal power, com- bustion and fuels, steam power plant design con- 0910.551 Mechanics of Continuous siderations, gas turbine power plant operation and Media 3 s.h. design considerations, combined cells, and envi- (Prerequisite: Math for Engineering Analysis II or ronmental considerations in power generation. A equivalent, Solid Mechanics ) course project will be required on an advanced Students will engage the three-tiered framework topic of mutual interest between the student and used to interrogate problems involving bodies of instructor. continuous media. This begins with derivation of the governing equations from the conservation of 0910.521 Gas Dynamics 3 s.h. mass, momentum, and energy followed by the (Prerequisite: 0910.312, 910.313, or equivalent) application of constitutive models, such as Hooke’s This course emphasizes application of the conser- law, that govern the behavior of particular materi- vation equations of mass, momentum and energy als, and concludes with the solution of boundary to solve problems in one-dimensional and two- value problems. In addition to the study of classi- dimensional compressible flow including one- cal problems and their solutions, students will be dimensional isentropic flow, flow with area required to program numerical algorithms for the change, adiabatic flow with friction, normal shock solution of problems that can not be solved in waves and flow with heat addition. The method of closed form. Kinetic and kinematic constraints, characteristics is introduced to solve two-dimen- such as material frame indifference, compatibility, sional compressible flow problems. Numerical and objectivity, will be addressed. The material techniques are presented and a numerical analysis covered will include both cylindrical and Cartesian project is completed on one-dimensional, unsteady coordinate frames. flow. 0910.552 Structural Acoustics 3 s.h. 0910.522 Computational Fluid Dynamics 3 s.h. (Prerequisite: 0910.201) (Prerequisite: 0910.312, 0910.313, or equivalent) The control of noise is an important part of engi- This course serves as an overview of the tech- neering practice in many industries today. Vital to niques used to solve problems in fluid mechanics effective noise control is an understanding of wave on computers and describes in detail those most behavior in structures. This course will teach engi- often used in practice. Included are advanced tech- neers the fundamentals of the generation of noise niques in computational fluid dynamics, like direct in structures, with an emphasis on the phenomena

125 ROWAN UNIVERSITY 2004-2005 of mechanical resonance and modal behavior. appropriate professor, the graduate advisor and Topics covered include vibration of strings, bars, department chairperson. beams and plates. An introduction to simple acoustic sources will be given. 1003 Art History 0910.553 Analytical Dynamics 3 s.h. 1003.525 Graduate Problems (Prerequisite: Math for Engineering Analysis II or in Art History 3 s.h. equivalent, Dynamics, Vibrations ) (Prerequisite: undergraduate core foundation sim- This course is an advanced introduction to three- ilar to Art History Survey I, II, and III (6-9 s.h.), dimensional motion of particles and rigid bodies. and/or permission of instructor ) Students study modern analytical rigid body Problems in Art History at the graduate level is an dynamics equation formulation and computational intensive investigation of a specific movement, solution techniques applied to mechanical systems style, medium, or major artist. Content will change and multibody systems. Students will formulate each time the course is offered. Check the Newton/Euler and Lagrangian equations for appli- Schedule of Classes to determine specific area of cations to engineering systems, Hamiltonians prin- study. ciple, study kinematics of motion generalized coor- dinates and speeds, analytical and computational 1004 Music - Performing, determination of inertia properties, generalized forces, holonomic and nonholonomic constraints, Composition,Theory computational simulation. 1004.500 Applied Major Instrument I 2 s.h. Private instruction on a student’s major instrument. 1002 Art Designed to guide the development of each stu- dent toward the realization of his fullest potential 1002.523 Graduate Painting I 3 s.h. as a performer. Advanced graduate work in concepts, techniques and media appropriate to contemporary painting 1004.501 Applied Major Instrument II 2 s.h. and individual expression. Private instruction on a student’s major instrument. Designed to guide the development of each stu- 1002.524 Graduate Painting II 3 s.h. dent toward the realization of his fullest potential (Prerequisite: 1002.523) as a performer. Further advanced work in painting. 1004.502 Applied Major Instrument III 2 s.h. 1002.526 Graduate Sculpture I 3 s.h. Private instruction on a student’s major instrument. Advanced graduate work in concepts, techniques Designed to guide the development of each stu- and media appropriate to contemporary sculpture dent toward the realization of his fullest potential and individual expression. as a performer. 1002.527 Graduate Sculpture II 3 s.h. 1004.503 Applied Major Instrument IV 2 s.h. (Prerequisite: 1002.526) Private instruction on a student’s major instrument. Further advanced work in sculpture. Designed to guide the development of each stu- 1002.532 Graduate Printmaking I 3 s.h. dent toward the realization of his fullest potential Advanced graduate work in concepts, techniques as a performer. and media appropriate to contemporary printmak- 1004.504 Advanced Woodwind, Brass- ing and individual expression. Permission of the Percussion, Strings, Piano 2 s.h. instructor is strongly advised. These courses are intended to develop skills in 1002.533 Graduate Printmaking II 3 s.h. performance on the various instruments beyond (Prerequisite: 1002.532) the undergraduate level. Particular emphasis will Further advanced work in printmaking. be placed on the teaching of these instruments and on the latest developments in methodology 1002.535 Advanced Graduate Problems and pedagogy. in Art 3 s.h. Extensive in-depth work at the third or fourth grad- uate course level in a studies, art education or art history area arranged with permission of the

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1004.505 Advanced Woodwind, Brass- 1004.514 Choral Procedures 2 s.h. Percussion, Strings, Piano 2 s.h. Designed as a laboratory course for choral direc- These courses are intended to develop skills in tors in the organization of rehearsal techniques, performance on the various instruments beyond selection and placing of voices and development of the undergraduate level. Particular emphasis will programs. Special attention is given to individual be placed on the teaching of these instruments vocal needs. and on the latest developments in methodology and pedagogy. 1004.515 Graduate Applied Voice I 4-6 s.h. The continuation, on an advanced level, of the 1004.506 Advanced Woodwind, Brass- intensive study of vocal technique and perform- Percussion, Strings, Piano 2 s.h. ance begun in the undergraduate level. Successful These courses are intended to develop skills in completion requires the preparation and perform- performance on the various instruments beyond ance of a graduate recital of sufficiently high qual- the undergraduate level. Particular emphasis will ity to provide access to professional auditions, be placed on the teaching of these instruments doctoral programs and teaching positions in higher and on the latest developments in methodology education. and pedagogy. 1004.516 Graduate Applied Voice II 4-6 s.h. 1004.507 Advanced Woodwind, Brass- The continuation, on an advanced level, of the Percussion, Strings, Piano 2 s.h. intensive study of vocal technique and perform- These courses are intended to develop skills in ance begun in the undergraduate level. Successful performance on the various instruments beyond completion requires the preparation and perform- the undergraduate level. Particular emphasis will ance of a graduate recital of sufficiently high qual- be placed on the teaching of these instruments ity to provide access to professional auditions, and on the latest developments in methodology doctoral programs and teaching positions in higher and pedagogy. education. 1004.508 Instrumental Procedures 2 s.h. 1004.520 Applied Major Conducting I 4-6 s.h. Designed as a laboratory course for instrumental Private instructing in conducting. This course in the instructor in organization of rehearsal techniques conducting sequence, is designed to guide the and instrumental problems in the elementary, sec- development of conductors to a full realization of ondary, and junior college curricula. their technical and musical potential. 1004.510 Applied Major Voice I 2 s.h. 1004.521 Applied Major Conducting II 4-6 s.h. Private instruction in techniques of singing. Private instructing in conducting. This course in the Designed to guide the development of students conducting sequence, is designed to guide the toward the realization of his fullest potential as development of conductors to a full realization of performers. their technical and musical potential. 1004.511 Applied Major Voice II 2 s.h. 1004.522 Applied Major Conducting III 4-6 s.h. Private instruction in techniques of singing. Private instructing in conducting. This course in the Designed to guide the development of students conducting sequence, is designed to guide the toward the realization of his fullest potential as development of conductors to a full realization of performers. their technical and musical potential. During semester III of the applied conducting sequence, 1004.512 Applied Major Voice III 2 s.h. the student is expected to serve as Assistant Private instruction in techniques of singing. Conductor of an appropriate ensemble at the dis- Designed to guide the development of students cretion of the conducting faculty. toward the realization of his fullest potential as performers. 1004.523 Applied Major Conducting IV 4-6 s.h. Private instructing in conducting. This course in the 1004.513 Applied Major Voice IV 2 s.h. conducting sequence, is designed to guide the Private instruction in techniques of singing. development of conductors to a full realization of Designed to guide the development of students their technical and musical potential. During toward the realization of his fullest potential as semester IV of the applied conducting sequence, performers. the student is expected to serve as Assistant

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Conductor of an appropriate ensemble at the dis- realization of their creative talents in the writing of cretion of the conducting faculty. In addition, as a musical compositions. culminating activity, the student will present a full- length conducting recital. 1004.533 Applied Major Composition IV 2-6 s.h. 1004.524 Conducting I (Instrumental) 3 s.h. Private instruction in composition. Designed to Full scores for major orchestral and concert band guide the development of students toward the works are studied in the class. Baton technique realization of their creative talents in the writing of required to interpret these works is demonstrated musical compositions. and practiced. 1004.534 Graduate Music 1004.525 Conducting II (Vocal) 3 s.h. Composition I 4 or 6 s.h. In this class emphasis is placed on choral rehears- (Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Master of Music al techniques and procedures as they apply to or permission of the instructor ) vocal music organizations. The student develops his undergraduate composi- tional skills, completing a major work for chamber 1004.526 Applied Music Instrumental I 4-6 s.h. ensemble which demonstrates an ability to use Private instruction on an instrument or in conduct- contemporary compositional ideas in the organiza- ing, preparing the student for performance of a tion of music. successful public graduate recital. 1004.535 Graduate Music 1004.527 Applied Music Composition II 4 or 6 s.h. Instrumental II 4-6 s.h. (Prerequisite: 1004.534) Private instruction on an instrument or in conduct- This course prepares the student to complete ing, preparing the student for performance of a his/her major requirement in music composition: a successful public graduate recital. thesis consisting of a major compositional work and 1004.528 Applied Music a paper describing its genesis. May be re-taken. Instrumental III 4-6 s.h. 1004.536 Chamber Music I 1 s.h. Private instruction on an instrument or in conduct- The study and performance of selected repertoire ing, preparing the student for performance of a for specific instrumental groups and combinations. successful public graduate recital. Students will be assigned to a small ensemble and 1004.529 Applied Music will be required to rehearse and to perform the Instrumental IV 4-6 s.h. chosen repertoire in a public setting. Private instruction on an instrument or in conduct- 1004.537 Chamber Music II 1 s.h. ing, preparing the student for performance of a The study and performance of selected repertoire successful public graduate recital. for specific instrumental groups and combinations. 1004.530 Applied Major Students will be assigned to a small ensemble and Composition I 2-6 s.h. will be required to rehearse and to perform the Private instruction in composition. Designed to chosen repertoire in a public setting. guide the development of students toward the 1004.540 Jazz Arranging realization of their creative talents in the writing of and Composition 3 s.h. musical compositions. (Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Master of Music 1004.531 Applied Major in Jazz or permission of the instructor ) Composition II 2-6 s.h. The course presents techniques in arranging and Private instruction in composition. Designed to composition in the jazz idiom and is tied to the guide the development of students toward the course CD Project in that it coordinates the needs realization of their creative talents in the writing of of the second course through preparation in Jazz musical compositions. Arranging and Composition. Students will be required to arrange and orchestrate existing com- 1004.532 Applied Major positions and compose original music in the jazz Composition III 2-6 s.h. idiom. Private instruction in composition. Designed to guide the development of students toward the

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1004.541 Jazz Piano 1 s.h. 1004.557 Advanced Orchestration 3 s.h. (Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Master of Music (Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Master of Music in Jazz) in Instrumental Conducting or permission of the This course in applied music for the non-pianist instructor) focuses on the basic keyboard skills needed by the This course will introduce the conducting student professional jazz musician, especially the use of to the practical considerations of performance on the piano to realize harmonic progressions and orchestral instruments and their use in orchestral concepts. The student must have passed the piano repertoire. proficiency exam before enrolling for this course. 1004.560 Form and Analysis 3 s.h. 1004.545 Opera Role Study I 3 s.h. (Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Master of Music (Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Master of Music or permission of the instructor) in Voice) The course presents important contemporary A complete opera role from the standard reper- approaches to the analysis and understanding of toire will be learned and performed in each music of all periods including those of the present. semester through private instruction and coach- Students will present analyses of works appropri- ing, either in staged or unstaged, in public. ate to their graduate level studies in their major area. This is a required course for all students in 1004.546 Opera Role Study II 3 s.h. the master of music program. (Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Master of Music in Voice) 1004.561 Score Reading I 1 s.h. A complete opera role from the standard reper- (Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Master of Music toire will be learned and performed in each in Instrumental Conducting or permission of the semester through private instruction and coach- instructor; demonstrated proficiency in solfeggio ing, either in staged or unstaged, in public. (fixed Do) including the “C” clefs; and early/inter- mediate keyboard skills) 1004.551 Piano Accompanying I 1 s.h. This course begins training the conducting student (Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Master of Music to read orchestral scores, including the mastery of in Piano or permission of instructor ) clefs and transposition. It is a requirement for the This course in applied piano accompanying will Master of Music in Instrumental Conducting. pair the student with a vocal or instrumental stu- dent under the supervision of the piano instructor. 1004.562 Score Reading II 1 s.h. (Prerequisite: 1004.561) 1004.552 Piano Accompanying II 1 s.h. This course continues training the conducting stu- (Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Master of Music dent to read orchestral scores, including the com- in Piano or permission of the instructor ) plete mastery of clefs and transposition, and the This course in applied piano accompanying will study of score reductions. It is a requirement for pair the student with a vocal or instrumental stu- the Master of Music in Instrumental Conducting. dent under the supervision of the piano instructor. 1004.565 Seminar in Band Conducting 3 s.h. 1004.553 Guitar Accompanying I 1 s.h. (Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Master of Music (Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Master of Music in Band Conducting or permission of the instruc- in Guitar or permission of the instructor ) tor) This course in applied guitar accompanying will This course will involve classroom discussion, pair the student with a vocal or instrumental stu- research, and scholarly presentations of topics dent under the supervision of the guitar instructor. related to the business of conducting, where stu- Students will learn to interact musically with the dents will share their views with other students soloist and to begin to know the collaborative lit- and the facilitator. The class will visit rehearsals of erature for guitar and other instruments. professional organizations and bands and will 1004.555 Counterpoint 3 s.h. interview known professionals in the field. A lec- The principles of counterpoint and its practical ture presentation by each student on a relevant application in musical literature are studied. conducting topic will conclude the semester.

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1004.570 20th Century Literature 1006.506 Art Song Literature 3 s.h. and Techniques 3 s.h. (Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Master of Music (Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Master of Music in Voice or permission of the instructor) program or permission of the instructor ) The in-depth study of the evolution and development This course explores 20th century music and the of the art song as a genre, its development, struc- compositional techniques it embodies. Emphasis ture, styles and composers from the 17th century to will be upon important trends and developments the present. Aural familiarity and stylistic recogni- that are still current in the music of today. Each tion will be emphasized, as will the association of student will present his/her own research in this song composers with their works and periods. area of study as it relates to their major area of 1006.509 String Instrument Literature 3 s.h. study. This is a required course for the master of (Prerequisite: acceptance to the Master of Music music in composition. in Strings or permission of the instructor ) 1004.575 CD Project 2 s.h. This course explores the literature written for (Prerequisite: acceptance to the Master of Music stringed instruments from both stylistic and tech- in Jazz, 1004.540, 1004.541 ) nical points. Students will study and analyze the The student will develop and produce a compact most important solo works for the bowed string disk containing the student’s original compositions instruments and will be expected to identify aural- through the choice of repertoire to be performed, ly these works and to provide written analyses of the rehearsal of the material, to the completion of several. It is a required course for string students the technical and business details leading to a in the master of music program and is available final product. also as an elective. 1006.510 Keyboard Literature 3 s.h. 1005 Music - Liberal Arts Program (Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Master of Music 1005.547 Music and the Related Arts 3 s.h. program or permission of the instructor ) The aesthetics of music is approached from the This course presents a broad overview of the mas- point of view that the same forces motivate all the sive literature for the keyboard from Baroque arts and that significant parallels exist among through the end of the 20th century. Students learn them. This course may not be offered annually. to listen, to analyze, and to identify the stylistic characteristics of the great composers for the 1006 Music History and piano. They will, within the course of the semester, choose several composers whose works are of par- Appreciation ticular interest to them, thoroughly catalogue their 1006.503 Jazz History 3 s.h. literature and analyze in depth several composi- This course presents an overview of jazz history tions by each. The results of this work will be pre- and requires the student to prepare in-depth stud- sented in oral and written form. ies of any three topics related to the history of jazz, 1006.511 Twentieth Century Band chosen in consultation with the professor. Literature 3 s.h. Students must exhibit their mastery of these areas (Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Master of Music by written and oral assignments. in Band Conducting or permission of the instructor) 1006.505 History and Literature of Guitar This course will survey all levels of band reper- and Lute 3 s.h. toire, from elementary through high school, and (Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Master of Music standard college and professional band works. program) Students will have a knowledge of where to find This course provides in-depth study of the litera- musical selections for any scenario, from teaching ture of the family of plucked instruments, especial- works to standard competition pieces and public ly the guitar and lute, from the Renaissance to the performance selections. present day. 1006.515 Organ Literature 3 s.h. (Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Master of Music program or permission of the instructor ) The course will present the vast literature for the organ, a history of the instrument, and a perform-

130 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ance context for the repertoire reviewed. Students 1007.503 Studies in American Theatre will study and analyze the monuments of the organ History and Criticism 3 s.h. repertoire from the 14th century to the present. (Prerequisite: 1007.501 or permission of the They will choose and deeply explore at least one instructor) area of the repertoire and present written docu- Building on student background and interest, this ments about their chosen area. course will focus on the history of theatre in America from the colonial period through 1006.542 Opera Literature 3 s.h. America’s emergence as a world theatre force (the (Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Master of Music work of O’Neill and others) to the post-modern in Voice or permission of the instructor ) experiments of today. Students will investigate the An historical survey of opera, its development and work of major playwrights, critics, theatre practi- composers, from 1600 to the present. The course tioners and theorists across a broad cultural and will emphasize the most important operas, their social spectrum. plots, forms and main musical numbers. 1007.504 Seminar in Contemporary 1006.545 Development and Interpretation World Theatre and Drama 3 s.h. of Choral Literature 3 s.h. (Prerequisite: 1007.501 or permission of the Studies choral music from Gregorian chant to con- instructor) temporary works. Representative works of various From a list of selected topics, this course will types studied in detail. These are drawn from var- investigate major trends and the work of signifi- ious categories such as motet, madrigal, polyphon- cant playwrights, directors, designers and other ic chanson, cantata and oratorio. This course may theatre practitioners in the period since 1950. not be offered annually. Particular focus will be given to topics of current 1006.546 Development and Interpretation of concern to the theatre educator and the theatre Symphonic Literature 3 s.h. professional. Several short papers and a major The evolution of instruments, the standardization of research paper are required. the orchestra in the classic period, the introduction 1007.505 Independent Study in Graduate of new instruments and the growth of the orchestra Theatre 3 s.h. are studied. The principal orchestral forms such as (Prerequisite: 1007.501, permission of the instructor) the symphony and the concerto are studied and var- Students will pursue research in an area of theatre ious types of orchestration are examined. This study determined by the student in consultation with course may not be offered annually. the advisor. The project can include examination of performance activities, historical or critical concerns 1007 Dramatic Arts or any other area of concern to the student. 1007.501 Introduction to Graduate 1007.506 Scenography: Theatre Study 2 s.h. Process and Product 3 s.h. This course examines basic tools for graduate This course studies the function of design ele- research in theatre. Students learn to analyze, sup- ments within the production process. It will focus port and present written research at the level on the evolution of design ideas through the expected of a graduate student. Their writing style will be evaluated and writing exercises will be cri- exchange of views among directors and designers tiqued. In addition, students will review scholarly and the process which turns these ideas into the documentation and look at various approaches the physical matter used in production. The student’s writer can take to assemble a thesis proposal. basic visual communication skills will be enhanced by learning essential theatrical drafting and mod- 1007.502 Studies in World Theatre History elmaking techniques. and Criticism 3 s.h. (Prerequisite: 1007.501 or permission of the 1007.507 Challenges in Design & instructor) Technical Production 3 s.h. Through the study of landmark works of drama and (Prerequisite: 1007.506 or permission of the dramatic theory, this course investigates style, form instructor) and production methodology in selected periods of The activity in this course will examine specific European and Asian theatre from the Classical Age set, costume and lighting design and technical pro- to 1915. A research paper is required. duction challenges presented by the stylistic and

131 ROWAN UNIVERSITY 2004-2005 physical demands of a script. The student will be 1007.515 Internship in Theatre 3-6 s.h. required to research and create practical solutions (Prerequisite: Permission of the department within an overall design concept. Graduate Committee) This credit is earned for practical experience with 1007.508 Seminar in Directing: a theatre or theatre-related company, in an acting, Working With the Actor 3 s.h. directing, design/production, management or (Prerequisite: 1007.501 or permission of the dramaturgy. In general, 3 semester hours are given instructor) for a full semester or summer in such a setting; the This course explores techniques employed by the course may be repeated to a maximum of 6 s.h. director working with actors during the rehearsal The prospective internship and duties must be period. Topics include: conducting efficient approved in advance by the department before rehearsals, improving physical and vocal effective- credit can be considered. ness, guiding characterizations, stimulating emo- tional credibility and creating ensemble. 1007.520 Thesis Research and Writing 6 s.h. Examination of source works on acting and directing (Prerequisite: 1007.501, completion of 17 s.h. in is augmented by observation and demonstration. the theatre program, and the approval of advisor) This credit is earned for time spent researching 1007.509 Special Problems in Directing 3 s.h. and writing the master’s thesis under the supervi- (Prerequisite: 1007.508 or permission of the sion of a faculty advisor. The student reports to the instructor) advisor on a regular basis during this period. The Utilizing research, discussion and a laboratory for- finished thesis must be approved by a committee mat, the student will explore advanced concerns of composed of the advisor and two other faculty staging and style. This course will focus on topics designated by the department. The 6 s.h. of credit selected from the following: specialized blocking may be taken all at one time or be divided between situations; regionalisms, dialect and verse dia- two terms (3 s.h. each). logue; historical production styles; non-realistic production styles; post-modern approaches to act- 1007.570 On-site Theatre Study 3 s.h. ing and directing; the role of gender in directing; This course offers students the opportunity to the semiotics of directing. The course culminates study theatre and drama at important theatrical in a final scene project. centers in the United States or abroad, under the supervision of a faculty leader. Study includes such 1007.510 Musical Theatre Production 3 s.h. things as attendance at productions, discussions Utilizing a workshop format, this course will look with theatre practitioners, tours of theatres and at musical theatre in the school, college, commu- specialized workshops as well as investigation of nity theatre or little theatre setting and consider the area’s other important historical and cultural practical solutions to problems of production and sites. Students will incur additional travel and pro- staging. Focus will be on the working relationships gram costs which vary according to study site among members of the musical theatre production selected. Students are required to submit a final team. written project. The course may be repeated under 1007.511 Production/Performance a different subtitle. This course may not be offered Project 3-6 s.h. annually. (Prerequisite: 1007.501, permission of department Graduate Committee) 1009 Applied Design This activity enables students to use production 1009.512 Graduate Crafts Studio/ work as a centerpiece for a project that associates Seminar 3 s.h. production/performance work with writing and (Prerequisite: 1007.501, 1007.501 or permission research. For this course, students may write, of the instructor ) design, direct, choreograph or perform in an A seminar/lecture/studio that deals with impor- approved production activity on a Rowan stage. tant historical and contemporary concepts, trends, Combined with further research and writing, the and images in crafts. Emphasis placed on strong project provides the student with an in-depth look individually directed inquiry into specific craft at production activity in a wider context. This proj- areas. ect may also serve as the basis for the M.A. thesis.

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1009.520 Jewelry I 3 s.h. 1601.503 Survey of Young Adult Emphasis is on original metal design and construc- Literature 3 s.h. tion, involving techniques and processes in the Students will consider the reading and media designing, forming and finishing of utilitarian and interests of young people ages 12-18 in view of decorative hand-wrought products. current information about adolescence in the United States. Topics covered include major gen- 1009.521 Jewelry II 3 s.h. res, authors, literary qualities, criticism and Further advanced work. This course may not be reviewing, awards, selection principles, censor- offered annually. ship, and promotional techniques for classrooms 1009.524 Ceramics I 3 s.h. and libraries. An intensified exploration of throwing, glazing, 1601.505 Reference Resources and firing processes as related to aesthetic con- and Services I 3 s.h. sideration in contemporary art forms and past cul- Students focus on the provision of reference serv- tures. Permission of the instructor is strongly ices as well as the evaluation and use of reference advised. sources in schools and libraries. Topics covered 1009.525 Ceramics II 3 s.h. include characteristics and use of information Further advanced work. This course may not be sources and systems, policies and procedures, offered annually. basic reference sources in both print and electron- ic formats, and skills and attitudes needed to 1011 Photography assist diverse individuals in meeting their informa- tion needs. 1011.540 Still and Video Photography for Educators 3 s.h. 1601.506 Foundations of Librarianship 3 s.h. (Prerequisite: 0833.574, 0833.580) This course introduces the field of librarianship This course is designed to help the in-service edu- and is the first course students should take in the cator accomplish two goals: (1) to plan and produce program. Includes: the roles of libraries and librar- still and video photography, both analog and digital, ians in society, the history of libraries and commu- so that they can (2) teach their students to take and nications, models of library service, professional make still and video photography part of their ongo- ethics, and contemporary issues in school and pub- ing learning activities. In addition, the graduate lic libraries. student will learn a variety of ways to integrate the 1601.507 Managing Library Programs 3 s.h. language arts and the visual arts as a means of self (Prerequisite: Matriculation into the School and expression while actively creating still and video Public Librarianship master’s program ) photography, an electronic portfolio which can be The management of school and public library serv- used as an end of year assessment, and for both ices is the focus of this course. Students learn and the graduate student and their students. apply principles of library organization, personnel administration, budgeting and finance, facilities 1601 School and Public and equipment, public relations, policies and pro- Librarianship cedures, accountability and evaluation. 1601.502 Survey of Children’s Literature 3 s.h. 1601.510 Library Collections The course surveys literature for children from and Resources 3 s.h. birth to age 14, including genre study, major The course focus is on issues, practices, and poli- authors and illustrators, current trends in publish- cies in the selection of print, nonprint, and elec- ing, issues in criticism, electronic resources relat- tronic resources in school and public libraries. ed to children’s literature, methods of promoting Emphases include: intellectual freedom, effective reading, teaching children’s literature to children, communication through policies, technology appli- and using multicultural children’s literature in cations, bibliographic aids and review practices, classrooms and libraries. and collection evaluation and maintenance.

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1601.511 Organization of Library 1601.530 Library Technology 3 s.h. Resources 3 s.h. (Prerequisite: Matriculation in the School and The course studies the library’s responsibility to Public Librarianship master’s program ) provide physical and intellectual access to print, Focuses on planning for school and library technol- nonprint, and electronic resources. Topics include: ogy, funding for technology, system selection, and cataloging and classifying resources according to current issues in school and library media technol- national standards; use of current technology ogy. Study of the role of the library staff in the cre- resources; evaluating commercial and network ation of information and its flow to users. sources; and understanding of theories and issues related to the organization of knowledge. 1601.531 Serving the Library’s Publics 3 s.h. (Prerequisite: 1601.506) 1601.516 School Media Centers for Students examine the role of the public library in Teaching and Learning 3 s.h. its community beyond the provision of materials (Prerequisite: Matriculation into the School and and information. Students learn to plan, design, Public Librarianship master’s program ) implement, and evaluate programs of service and Focus is on the relationship of the library media activities for identified and diverse clienteles; cre- program to the school curriculum with emphasis on ate community information databases; and collab- library/media, information, and computer skills in orate with other agencies. Ten hours of field obser- the pre-K-12 instructional program. Students vation are required. observe library media services in school settings. 1601.532 Library Materials for Adults 3 s.h. 1601.521 Design and Production of This course focuses on library materials to meet Educational Media 3 s.h. the demands of adult patrons for popular reading, Focus is on new and emerging electronic technolo- listening, and viewing. Topics include: methods of gies in libraries and media centers. Students use a identifying and selecting recreational and cultural variety of software to create such products as materials for various audiences of adult public databases, library web pages, spreadsheets, pre- library users, including new readers and minori- sentations, and curriculum and public relations ties; trends in publishing and distribution of popu- products. The course includes video technology, lar materials; and using recreational resources for Internet searching, copyright and equity issues, programming and promotion. and reflective writing. 1601.550 Independent Study in Library 1601.525 Reference Resources Services 1-6 s.h. and Services II 3 s.h. (Prerequisite: Permission of the chair of Secondary (Prerequisite: 1601.505 or permission of the Education, the graduate program advisor ) instructor) This course is designed for an individual who wish- Building on previous coursework, this course is es to study a topic or subject in library and infor- devoted to understanding and serving the informa- mation science not included in the listed offerings tion needs of the general adult public. Reference of the program. The student undertakes an inde- skills, resources, and materials in a variety of dis- pendent study under the supervision of a faculty ciplines will be studied. Students will observe at a member in the Program in School and Public library reference desk for 10 hours during the Librarianship. May not be offered every semester. semester. 1601.570 Selected Topics in 1601.528 Workshop in Library Librarianship 1-6 s.h. Services 1-6 s.h. Designed for in-service school media specialists This course is designed for in-service media spe- and public librarians, this course focuses on spe- cialists and librarians. Topics will be selected to cific topics or issues affecting the profession and meet continuing and emerging needs in profes- permits students to explore emerging thinking in sional practice, combining hands-on activities with the field. Topics vary each time the course is theory to allow students to develop and increase taught. skills.

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1601.580 Practicum in Library 1701.504 Introduction to Mathematical Services 1- 3 s.h. Logic 3 s.h. (Prerequisite: Matriculation in the School and This course includes intuitive set theory, relations Public Librarianship master’s program, 15 credits and functions, sentential calculus, predicate calcu- of library science courses or permission of gradu- lus, mathematical systems, axiomatic theories. ate program advisor ) Focus is on observation and participation in impor- 1701.505 Probability and Mathematical tant aspects of library operations, including selec- Statistics 3 s.h. tion and organization of materials; reference and This course includes probability for discrete sam- bibliographic services; curriculum development; ple spaces, probability distributions, Chebyshev’s and techniques of teaching library media use. This theorem, moment generating functions, continu- course must be pursued at an approved site under ous random variables, sampling distributions, point the supervision of an appropriately certified school and interval estimation, theory of hypothesis test- or public librarian and a college supervisor. ing, regression and correlation, introductory analy- sis of variance. Other than on the recommendation 1601.600 Graduate Thesis in Library of the advisor, this course should not be chosen if Services I 3 s.h. a corresponding similar course has been part of (Prerequisite: Matriculation in the School and the student’s undergraduate study. Public Librarianship master’s program, 0824.501 ) Students select and justify a topic for a research 1701.507 Differential Geometry 3 s.h. project to be completed as a graduate thesis, (Prerequisite: 1701.210, 1701.230, or permission including a comprehensive literature search and of the instructor) selection of the research methodology. Students This course explores the application of calculus also complete their Program Portfolio as a cap- towards the study of higher-dimensional surfaces stone experience. and their geometry. Topics include geodesics, tan- gent space, directional derivative, Riemannian 1601.601 Graduate Thesis in Library metrics, isometrics, Gaussian curvature, first and Services II 3 s.h. second fundamental forms, Gauss-Bonnet (Prerequisite: Matriculation in the School and Theorem, minimal surfaces, differential manifolds, Public Librarianship master’s program, 1601.600 ) connections, and Riemannian curvature tensors. Completion of the research project selected in Special topics (at the discretion of the instructor) Graduate Thesis in Library Services I. may include Lie groups, symmetric spaces, general relativity, cohomology, and complex geometry. 1701 Mathematics, General Students will be required to use a computer alge- bra system to gain geometric intuition. 1701.500 Foundations of Mathematics 3 s.h. Strategies and tools for problem solving, including 1701.510 Real Analysis I 3 s.h. computer use, will be applied to specific problems The theoretical treatment of the foundations of from number theory, geometry, analytic geometry, calculus covering the real and complex number algebra, discrete mathematics, logic, and calculus. systems, elementary set theory, number sequences and series, topological treatment of the 1701.502 Linear Algebra and Matrix real line, continuity and differentiation. Theory 3 s.h. This course includes linear systems, linear depend- 1701.511 Real Analysis II 3 s.h. ence and independence, linear transformation the- The continuation of Real Analysis I covering ory, multilinear forms, matrices, determinants, Riemann-Stieltjes integration, sequences and series inner product spaces. of function, functions of several variables, elements of measure theory and Lebesgue integration. 1701.503 Number Theory 3 s.h. This course includes divisibility properties of inte- 1701.512 Complex Analysis I 3 s.h. gers, mathematical induction, modular congru- The elementary theory of the functions of a com- ence, linear congruences and diophantine analysis, plex variable covering operations with complex congruences of higher degree, quadratic residues, numbers, graphing on the Argand-Gauss-Wessel famous problems of number theory. plane, analytic functions, complex integration. Cauchy’s theorem and its applications, poles and

135 ROWAN UNIVERSITY 2004-2005 residues, power series and conformal mapping are 1701.524 Abstract Algebra I 3 s.h. studied. This introduction of abstract algebra will include the construction of number systems, theory of 1701.513 Complex Analysis II 3 s.h. groups, rings, integral domains and fields. Other The continuation of Complex Analysis I covering than on recommendation of the advisor, this course Riemann-Stieltjes integration, meromorphic func- should not be chosen if a corresponding similar tions, conformal mappings, analytic continuation, course has been part of the student’s undergradu- fractional linear transformations and periodic ate study. functions. 1701.525 Modern Geometry 3 s.h. 1701.520 Topics in Applied Mathematics 3 s.h. This course provides an overview of the field of (Prerequisite: 1701.231, 1701.502) geometry by studying selected geometries in This course provides an overview of the mathe- depth, both Euclidian and non-Euclidian. Indicative matical modeling process and includes applica- exploration and the axiomatic method, as well as tions to optimization, dynamical systems, and synthetic and algebraic approaches to problems, Stochastic processes. Models of specific real are examined. Unless recommended by the advi- world systems will be developed and studied using sor, this course should not be chosen if a similar analytical and numerical methods. course has been part of the student’s undergradu- 1701.521 Nonlinear Differential ate program. Equations 3 s.h. 1701.526 Point Set Topology 3 s.h. (Prerequisite: 1701.231) An introduction to one of the major branches of This course examines analytic and computer meth- modern mathematics covering axiomatic develop- ods for the solution of ordinary differential equa- ment of topological spaces and metric spaces, and tions which are of interest in applications. Topics the concepts of convergence, continuity, separa- are selected from differential equations in the tion, compactness and connectedness. phase plane, geometrical and computational aspects of the phase plane, averaging methods, 1701.527 Abstract Algebra II 3 s.h. perturbation methods, stability, Liapunov methods, The continuation of Abstract Algebra I covering existence of periodic solutions, bifurcations and advanced material from group theory, ring theory chaos. Applications are also included that are of and field theory. use in science and engineering. 1701.529 Numerical Analysis 3 s.h. 1701.522 History of Mathematics 3 s.h. (Prerequisite: 1701.102, 1701.131, 1701.210, (Prerequisite: Two semesters of undergraduate 1701.230, one semester of graduate analysis or calculus) permission of the instructor) Topics will include: Babylonian, Egyptian and This course examines the theoretical foundations Greek mathematics. Attention will be given to the of numerical methods and studies in detail existing development of trigonometry, algebra, analytic numerical methods for solving many standard geometry and the calculus. mathematical problems in analysis and algebra. Error analysis will be developed for all methods. 1701.523 Selected Topics Some recent advances in the theory of chaos and in Mathematics 1-6 s.h. nonlinear dynamics will also be presented. This course provides students with the opportunity to explore current issues in mathematics. The 1701.533 Graduate Seminar course will have a changing focus that will permit in Mathematics 3 s.h. faculty to offer specialized seminars focused on (Prerequisite: One year of graduate level mathe- new developments in the field, issues of signifi- matics courses or permission of the instructor) cance, areas of faculty research, or in response to Students will be introduced to mathematics not students’ requests. Students may take this course found in textbooks. They will learn how to read for credit more than once (limit: 9 s.h.), as long as journal articles and analyze them. An emphasis the focus of the course is different each time the will be placed on communication skills, both oral student enrolls. and written. Students will be required to give both oral and written analysis of their readings.

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1701.550 Independent Study 2-6 s.h. (stochastic) environment. Methodologies covered This course is designed for an individual who wish- include dynamic programming, simulation, Markov es to study a mathematical subject or topic not chains, queuing theory, decision analysis, dynamic included in the listed offerings of the program. The programming, system reliability and inventory the- student undertakes independent study under the ory. Solutions will be obtained using theoretical supervision of a mathematics staff member. methods and software packages. Registration by permission of the department 1703.550 Topics in Discrete chairman and the supervising department member. Mathematics 3 s.h. (Prerequisite: 0701.540 or permission of the 1701 Mathematics-General instructor) 1701.515 Engineering Applications of This course provides an advanced approach to top- Analysis 3 s.h. ics in discrete mathematics for persons with sub- This course will cover various techniques for solv- stantial backgrounds in traditional mathematics. ing linear and nonlinear partial differential equa- Selected topics are explored in depth and related to tions (PDEs) arising from physical and engineering concepts from other areas of mathematics. Topics applications; this includes both analytical and normally included are logic, combinatorics, number numerical methods. More specifically, students systems, data structures and representations, will learn the method of separation of variables for Boolean algebra, induction, graphs and trees. solving multi-dimensional problems, 1703.600 Topics in Elementary Fourier/Laplace transforms for solving infinite- Mathematics 3 s.h. domain problems, numerical methods (finite-differ- This course is designed to improve the under- ence, finite-element, Monte-Carlo), Green’s func- standing and attitudes of practicing elementary tions, method of characteristics, and inverse scat- teachers (K-8). Specific topics to be addressed tering. Basic applications include a vibrating mem- include quantitative reasoning, spatial reasoning, brane (wave equation), heat flow along a metal inductive and deductive reasoning, mathematical plate (heat equation), steady-state fluid flow systems, and communication in mathematics. (Laplace’s equation), traffic flow (shock waves), Students are expected to engage in some inde- and solitary waves (solitons). Students will be pendent work. required to use a computer algebra system, e.g. Mathematica, to solve problems. 1901 Physical Sciences, General 1703 Applied Mathematics 1901.545 Selected Topics in Physical Science 3 s.h. 1703.511 Operations Research I 3 s.h. Part A: Atomic structure; periodic classification of (Prerequisite: Enrollment in the M.A. in elements; structure and nomenclature of complex Mathematics or permission of the instructor) inorganic salts and mineral compounds; modern This course is an introduction to mathematical theories of acids, bases, and salts; oxidation- modeling, analysis, and solution procedures appli- reduction reactions; solutions; chemical equilibri- cable to decision-making problems in deterministic um and nuclear chemistry. Part B: Measurement in environment. Methodologies covered include the physics’ the nature, properties and phenomena of simplex and interior point methods of solving lin- wave motion and sound; geometric optics, spec- ear programming models, project planning, net- troscopy and optical equipment. This course may work optimization, assignment and transportation not be offered annually. problems, dynamic programming and game theory. Solutions will be obtained using theoretical meth- ods and software packages. 1902 Physics 1703.512 Operations Research II 3 s.h. 1902.525 Mathematical Methods (Prerequisite: Enrollment in the M.A. in in Physics 3 s.h. Mathematics or permission of the instructor) (Prerequisite: 1701.131, 1902.201) This course is an introduction to mathematical The following topics are studied as they apply to modeling, analysis, and solution procedures appli- the solution of problems in physics: infinite series, cable to decision-making problems in an uncertain complex numbers, determinants and matrices, par- tial differentiation, vector analysis and calculus,

137 ROWAN UNIVERSITY 2004-2005 and Fourier series. The requirements of this course 1902.530 Applied Physics Lab 4 s.h. also include independent study of topics not dis- (Prerequisite: 1902.300 or 1902.563) cussed in class. The student will be expected to This course introduces modern experimental tech- turn in a paper demonstrating his ability to solve niques commonly used in physics. Projects consist problems in two or more of the following topics: of original experimental research experiences in calculus of variations, gamma and beta functions, Solid State Physics, Laser Physics, and/or other coordinate transformations and tensor analysis, experimental areas of current research in the coordinate transformations and tensor analysis, department. Experimental results are correlated functions of a complex variable, series solutions of with existing theories. Technical writing and pres- differential equations, integral transforms, and entation skills are developed and evaluated. partial differential equations. Admission to the course will be at the discretion of the graduate 1902.541 Quantum Mechanics I 3 s.h. advisor. (Prerequisite: 1902.300 or 1902.563; 1902.325 or 1902.525 or permission of the instructor) 1902.527 Statistical Mechanics 3 s.h. This course will serve as an introduction to quan- The student will consider the laws of thermo tum mechanics. Students will learn the basic con- dynamics from a statistical point of view. Topics cepts of quantum mechanics and how to solve sim- may include: ideal gases, simple thermodynamic ple problems using quantum mechanics. Topics systems, classical and quantum distribution func- selected for study include the origins of quantum tions, phase transitions, and other special topics. mechanics, the free particle in wave mechanics, The requirements for this course include a gradu- particles in one-dimensional potentials, the ate laboratory project and/or research paper. axiomatic formulation of quantum physics, parti- Admission to the course will be at the discretion of cles in three-dimensions, spin and the Pauli exclu- the graduate advisor. sion principle. The requirements of this course include a graduate research paper or a laboratory 1902.528 Electricity and Magnetism I 3 s.h. project. (Prerequisite: 1902.201, 1902.325, or 1902.525, or permission of the instructor) 1902.542 Quantum Mechanics II 3 s.h. This course studies static fields and charges and (Prerequisite: 1902.541 or permission of instructor) the application of vector calculus to electricity and This course is a continuation of Quantum magnetism. Maxwell’s equations are derived from Mechanics I. Students will learn more advanced basic electrostatic phenomena. Some of the imme- concepts and problems in quantum mechanics. diate consequences of Maxwell’s equations, such Topics selected for study include the formalism of as electromagnetic waves, will also be covered. quantum mechanics, particles in three-dimensions, The requirements of this course include a graduate spin and angular momentum, quantum statistical research paper or a laboratory project. Admission mechanics, time-independent perturbation theory, to the course will be at the discretion of the grad- time-dependent perturbation theory, and scatter- uate advisor. ing. Some topics may overlap with the ones in Quantum Mechanics I, but are taught at a higher 1902.529 Electricity and Magnetism II 3 s.h. level. The requirements of this course include a (Prerequisite: 1902.528 or permission of the graduate research paper or a laboratory project. instructor) In this course, some of the major consequences of 1902.555 Mechanics 3 s.h. Maxwell’s equations, such as the generation and (Prerequisite: 1902.201 or 1902.203, 1701.131) propagation of electromagnetic waves, scattering, Emphasizes Newton’s laws of motion, the conser- and special relativity will be explored. A special vation laws, kinetics and reactions, calculation of attention will be given to the connection of elec- moments of inertia, periodic motion and heat. tricity and magnetism with relativity. The require- Theories and principles will be related to the ments of this course include a graduate laboratory motion and properties of gross bodies, and the rel- project or research paper. Admission to the course evance of these ideas to modern atomic physics will be at the discretion of the graduate advisor. will be pointed out. The requirements of this course include a graduate laboratory project and/or research paper. Admission to the course will be at the discretion of the graduate advisor. This course may not be offered annually.

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1902.559 Light 4 s.h. 35 mm slides prepared by the student. Attendance (Prerequisite: 1701.131, and 1902.201 or at South Jersey American Chemical Society meet- 1902.203) ings is required. This course may not be offered Geometrical and physical optics are treated. Study annually. is made of reflection, refraction, lenses (thin and thick) and systems of lenses. Consideration is given 1907 Organic Chemistry to dispersion, diffraction, interference and polariza- tion. The use of these effects in spectroscopy and 1907.558 Advanced Biochemistry 4 s.h. polarimetry is emphasized. The requirements of (Prerequisite: 0414.348 or 0414.548 ) this course include a graduate laboratory project This course provides an in-depth study of the prin- and/or research paper. Admission to the course will ciples involved in biological processes. It empha- be at the discretion of the graduate advisor. This sizes the significance of biochemical reactions and course may not be offered annually. regulations as well as mechanisms. A thorough elucidation of structure, function and mechanism 1902.561 Electronics 4 s.h. will be presented. The overall strategy of living (Prerequisite: 1701.130, 1902.201 or 1902.203) systems will be illustrated. Laboratory experi- A basic course in the theory of generation and ments will provide exposure to representative pro- detection of electromagnetic waves leading to a cedures and some important modern techniques. study of vacuum tubes, rectifiers, amplifiers, oscil- Students are encouraged to design their own lators, oscilloscopes, electronic switches and molecular biology experiments using the facilities wave generators. The requirements of this course provided. A term project is incorporated into this include a graduate laboratory project and/or course. Students are required to conduct an in- research paper. Admission to the course will be at depth review of the literature regarding a topic. the discretion of the graduate advisor. This course may not be offered annually. 1907.565 Organic Reactions and Mechanisms 3 s.h. 1902.563 Atomic Physics 4 s.h. (Prerequisite: 1907.301) (Prerequisite: 1701.131, 1902.201 or 1902.203) An advanced presentation of the major classes of Considers the molecular structure of matter and organic chemical reactions, with the major empha- the structure of the atom. Studies the kinetic theo- sis being placed upon the detailed mechanisms of ry of gases, the photoelectric effect, x-rays and such reactions. Modern organic theory is included. their properties, the wave properties of matter, the The requirements of this course include a research Bohr model of the atom and the excitation states paper or individual project. Admission to the of the atom. The requirements of this course course will be at the discretion of the graduate include a graduate laboratory project and/or advisor. This course may not be offered annually. research paper. Admission to the course will be at the discretion of the graduate advisor. This course 1907.570 Organic Spectroscopy 4 s.h. may not be offered annually. (Prerequisite: 1907.301, 1909.350) This is a laboratory course with class discussion on 1905 Chemistry, General the separation and identification of organic com- pounds. Both classical and instrumental tech- 1905.530 Special Topics in Chemistry 3 s.h. niques are used in compound structure determina- (Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor) tion. Lecture emphasis is placed on interpreting IR, Selected topics in individual areas of chemistry NMR, and mass spectra. The requirements of this (analytical, organic, inorganic or physical). Consent course include a graduate laboratory project of the instructor is necessary. Prerequisites are and/or research paper. Admission to the course determined by the nature of the topic. The require- will be at the discretion of the graduate advisor. ments of this course include a graduate laboratory This course may not be offered annually. project and/or research paper. This course may not 1907.580 Synthesis of Polymers 4 s.h. be offered annually. (Prerequisite: 1906.100, 1907.301, Permission of 1905.550 Advanced Seminar 1 s.h. the instructor) (Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor) This course provides an in-depth study of the proce- Oral presentation of scientific studies and data at dures, techniques and theoretical aspects of polymer the graduate level. The talks are accompanied by synthesis. Reaction mechanisms including kinetic

139 ROWAN UNIVERSITY 2004-2005 and thermodynamic considerations will be studied. 1917 Earth Sciences The topic of polymer synthesis will be examined from raw material sources through product usage. 1917.520 Selected Topics in Earth The laboratory experiments will provide exposure to and Space Science 3 s.h. representative procedures and techniques. A three-part course: (A) the importance of astrono- my to society, (B) the climates of the Earth and the 1907.582 Characterization of Polymers 4 s.h. factors controlling them, (C) forces operating with- (Prerequisite: 1906.100, 1097.301, 1907.475, in and upon the surface of Earth. This course may Permission of the instructor) not be offered annually. This course provides an in-depth study of the pro- cedures, techniques and theoretical aspects of 1918 Paleontology polymer characterization. Major topics include molecular weight determinations, polymer solu- 1918.530 Marine Micropaleontology tions, viscoelasticity and bulk properties. The labo- (Lecture and Laboratory) 4 s.h. ratory experiments will provide exposure to repre- (Prerequisite: 0401.100, 0401.101 or permission sentative procedures and techniques with empha- of the instructor) sis on molecular weight determination and thermal A taxonomic, ecologic and stratigraphic considera- methods. tion of the common marine fossil microorganism. Research project report and field trips required. 1908 Physical Chemistry Offered at the N.J. Marine Science Consortium field station. This course may not be offered annually. 1908.545 Quantum Mechanics 3 s.h. (Prerequisite: 1701.230, 1908.401) 2001 Psychology, General Course includes basic concepts of quantum mechanics including orbitals, perturbation and 2001.560 Research Designs in Applied variation theory; rotational and vibrational motion; Psychology I 3 s.h. and spectroscopy. This course may not be offered (Prerequisite: 6 s.h. of undergraduate statistics annually. and research methods, admission to the program, or permission of the instructor) 1908.550 Thermodynamics I 3 s.h. This is a graduate level introduction to research (Prerequisite: 1908.401) methods and statistical procedures commonly Advanced concepts in chemical thermodynamics used in psychological research. Students will including an introduction to statistical mechanics develop skills necessary to critically evaluate and are considered. The requirements of this course interpret both research designs and statistical include a graduate research paper. Admission to methods, thus allowing them to develop their own the course will be at the discretion of the graduate research, while at the same time becoming better advisor. This course may not be offered annually. consumers of research. This course focuses on eth- ical issues surrounding the use of human and ani- 1909 Analytical Chemistry mal participants, the appropriate use and interpre- 1909.510 Instrumental Analysis 4 s.h. tation of descriptive and inferential statistics, and (Prerequisite: 1908.401, 1909.350) an understanding of the statistics used in correla- The theoretical basis, construction, and data inter- tional research based on the general linear model. pretation of most instruments used by chemist are 2001.562 Research Designs in Applied studied. Among the instruments considered are vis- Psychology II 3 s.h. ible, UV, IR, NMR, AA, fluorescence, flame emis- (Prerequisite: 6 s.h. of undergraduate statistics sion, and mass spectrometers. Electroanalytical, and research methods, admission to the program, potentiometric, conductometric, electrogravimetric, 2001.560, or permission of the instructor) and voltametric methods of analysis are used. This is a graduate level introduction to research Laboratory experiments allow “hands-on” use of methods and statistical procedures commonly representative instruments. The requirements of used in experimental psychological research. this course include a graduate laboratory project. Students will develop skills necessary to critically Admission to the course will be at the discretion of evaluate and interpret both research designs and the graduate advisor. This course may not be statistical methods, thus allowing them to develop offered annually.

140 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS their own research while becoming better con- 2001.612 Group Counseling and sumers of research. Students will learn how to Psychotherapy 3 s.h. present their own research. The fundamental prin- (Prerequisite: 2001.611, 2009.595) ciples, practices and applications of needs assess- This course addresses fundamental issues con- ment and program evaluation are also covered in cerning the development and dynamics of group this course. counseling and provides the student with a back- ground in group counseling theories and methods. 2001.570 Research Methodology and Issues covered include group process components, Statistics in Counseling the stages of group development and leadership Psychology 3 s.h. styles and approaches. Methods for evaluating the This is a graduate level introduction to research effectiveness of group counseling are discussed. methodology and statistics with special applica- tion of these principles to the practice of mental 2001.620 Legal and Ethical Issues in health counseling. Students will develop the skills Counseling 3 s.h. necessary to critically evaluate and interpret (Prerequisite: Admission to the Masters in research and statistics, thus allowing them to be Mental Health Counseling program (G209) or per- excellent consumers of research as well as devel- mission of the instructor ) oping practice-relevant research projects. This course covers legal and ethical issues involved in the delivery of human services and 2001.610 Career and Lifestyle counseling. Issues addressed include ethical stan- Development 3 s.h. dards for therapists, the role of the mental health Advanced students will learn the major theories of professional in the legal system, and standards of career choice and development, gaining an under- ethical practice for counselors. The student will standing of the complex personal, organizational, consider the possible legal consequences of treat- and societal factors that impact upon career ment decisions and approaches. This course will choice. Students will learn to understand occupa- provide an understanding of all aspects of profes- tional trends and occupational classification sys- sional functioning including history, roles, ethics, tems, and have the opportunity to study and standards and credentialing. administer various career interest batteries. Students will gain an appreciation for the changing 2001.621 Psychopathology 3 s.h. nature of work and career focus across the life Advanced study of the major forms of psychologi- span, including predictable career transitions and cal disorders. Emphasis is placed on the dynamics challenges. Theoretical and self assessment tech- leading to these disorders and the psychological niques will be utilized to help students gain an treatment of them. Field trips to psychiatric institu- understanding of the need for balance between tions may be included. work and personal life, and will provide insight 2001.622 Perception 3 s.h. into the theories and choices involved in leisure Consideration of perception as an information- activity and in stress management practices. extraction process, perceptual hierarchy, perceptu- Experiential exercises and projects will be an inte- al constancies, major learning, cultural and social gral aspect of the course leading to an apprecia- determinants of perception and roles of perception tion not only of theory but of its application. in establishing sets, concept formation, problem 2001.611 Counseling and Psychotherapy 3 s.h. solving and creative thinking. Previous acquain- (Prerequisite: 2001.621, 2009.595) tance with general psychology or human behavior This course will provide the student with an under- and development is assumed. standing of fundamental skills, principles and the- 2001.630 Family Systems Theory and Family ories of counseling. Issues addressed will include Therapy 3 s.h. characteristics and behaviors of the client and (Prerequisite: 2009.595, 2001.611, 2001.621 ) counselor that influence the helping process. The This graduate level course will explore the impor- application of counseling approaches across tance of family therapy in the human service deliv- diverse contexts and populations will be covered. ery system. The course will emphasize several areas. First, the course will review the major theo- retical approaches to family therapy as well as the

141 ROWAN UNIVERSITY 2004-2005 foundation concepts of general system theory. 2003.620 Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment Second, the skills and techniques unique to family Strategies 3 s.h. therapy will be reviewed. This aspect of the course (Prerequisite: 2001.621, 2002.611, 2009.595 ) will utilize role plays to demonstrate specific inter- This course is designed to be an overview of cogni- vention strategies. Third, the course will review tive-behavioral treatment and theory. The course will assessment tools and evaluation research of family include didactic and experiential components, and therapy. Finally, the ethical and documentation will focus on developing the skills and knowledge issues involved in a family therapy will be discussed. necessary to use cognitive-behavioral treatment in a professional context. In addition to these general 2001.650 Practicum in Counseling 9 s.h. skills, the course will also focus on the application of (Prerequisite: Enrollment in Masters in Mental these techniques to specific populations of interest Health Counseling program, permission of the within the psychological community. instructor ) Students will be placed in human service settings 2003.620 Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment where they will provide, under supervision, counsel- Strategies 3 s.h. ing and related services. Both on-site and (Prerequisite: 2001.621, 2002.611, 2009.595 ) Psychology Department supervisors will monitor stu- This course is designed to be an overview of cogni- dent progress. Students will work with clients to tive-behavioral treatment and theory. The course will establish goals for change, employ appropriate include didactic and experiential components, and counseling techniques and evaluate goal attainment. will focus on developing the skills and knowledge necessary to use cognitive-behavioral treatment in a 2001.685 Masters Thesis in Psychology I 6 s.h. professional context. In addition to these general (Prerequisite: 2001.570) skills, the course will also focus on the application of This course requires the design of an independently these techniques to specific populations of interest executed research project. The project will be super- within the psychological community. vised by a member of the Psychology Department. The student may choose a group design, single sub- 2003.624 Psychopathology of Childhood ject ABA design or Case Study for their project. The and Adolescence 3 s.h. thesis will include a literature review, design of the (Prerequisite: 2009.511, 2009.587 or course project and the initial implementation. equivalents) This course includes relating personality theory to 2001.687 Masters Thesis in psychopathology, diagnostic nomenclature in child Psychology II 3 s.h. psychopathology, review of major psychotherapeu- (Prerequisite: 2001.685) tic approaches for children, techniques for working This course requires the completion of the inde- with parents and treatment facilities away from pendently executed research project that was initi- home. This course may include field trips to appro- ated in Masters Thesis in Psychology I. The project priate agencies and as well as case preparation. will be supervised by a member of the Psychology Department. Completion of the course will include the production of a comprehensive final product 2005 Social Psychology that needs to be approved by the student’s project 2005.501 Intervention Approaches in supervisor. Psychology and Human Services 3 s.h. 2003 Clinical Psychology This course provides an overview of major inter- vention strategies used in diverse settings to 2003.518 Psychological Evaluation and address the counseling needs of a variety of client Counseling Services to Combat populations. Factors affecting counselor efficacy Alcohol and Drug Abuse 3 s.h. are discussed. The course covers ethical principles (Prerequisite: 2009.512) and practice standards in human service interven- This course provides students with information tion, as well as strategies for measuring the effec- needed to evaluate and counsel drug and/or alco- tiveness of intervention approaches as applied to hol dependent or addicted individuals and their specific problems. families. Topics covered include strategies neces- sary for the coordination and delivery of interven- tion and referral services in a school setting.

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2005.502 Fundamentals of Drug and to enhance the integration of computers into both Alcohol Abuse and workplaces and schools. This course addresses the Dependency 3 s.h. new social concerns brought about from the This course provides an overview of fundamental expected fit of the human-computer interface both issues concerning drug and alcohol use and addition. from the perspective of individual adjustment and Topics covered include psychological theories of social process. addiction, psychopharmacology, and legal and ethi- 2006.627 Individual Psychodiagnostics I 3 s.h. cal issues in the prevention and treatment of addic- This course will focus on an overview of theories of tion. The role of social context in drug and alcohol intelligence. Administration and interpretation of abuse prevention and treatment is discussed. the Wechsler Scales will also be a course compe- 2005.610 Social and Cultural Diversity 3 s.h. tency; administration and interpretation of visual- This course will review studies that provide an motor school psychology and the history and foun- understanding of the issues and trends in a multi- dations of school psychology will also be discussed. cultural and diverse society and their influence on 2006.628 Individual social thinking, social influence, and social rela- Psychodiagnostics II 3 s.h. tions. It will examine research dealing with the This course will focus on non-biased assessment. dynamics and impact of socially constructed cate- Administration and interpretation of the Stanford- gories. These categories include culture, ethnicity, Binet, 4th edition, and the Kaufman Assessment nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation, mental Battery for Children will be course competencies and physical characteristics, education, family val- as well as administration and interpretation of ues, religious and spiritual values, socioeconomic adaptive behavioral scales. Specific topics related status and unique characteristics of individuals, to legal and ethical issues and standards will also couples, families, ethnic groups, and communities. be discussed. The implications of these issues for effective coun- seling is addressed. 2006.629 Individual 2005.623 Social Psychology 3 s.h. Psychodiagnostics III 3 s.h. Course includes a survey of the field of social psy- (Prerequisite: 2006.628, 2006.657, permission of chology with emphasis upon: basic psychological graduate advisor) factors affecting social behavior; attitudes; lan- Concerned with an examination of basic theory of guage and communication, society and culture; projective psychology and research related to individual in relation to social groups and organi- entire area. Emphasis will be placed upon devel- zations, group effectiveness and role behaviors. oping proficiency in administering, scoring and Emphasis will be placed upon major theories and interpreting the Thematic Apperception Test and concepts of social psychology and relationships to Children’s Apperception Test. other disciplines. 2006.630 Individual Psychodiagnostics IV 3 s.h. 2006 Psychometrics (Prerequisite: 2006.629, permission of program advisor) 2006.533 Tests and Measurements 3 s.h. Concerned primarily with the Rorschach Test in The use, organization and interpretation of individ- terms of basic theory and research related to it. ual and groups standardized tests are studied. Emphasis will be placed upon developing skills of Other means of evaluation, such as observations, administration, scoring and interpretation with the inventories and use of cumulative records, will be Rorschach. included. Opportunity will be provided for examin- ing and evaluating these various evaluation instru- 2006.631 Psychological Testing of the ments and techniques. Preschool Child 3 s.h. 2006.540 Psychological Concepts in Human (Prerequisite: 2006.511, 2006.533, permission of program advisor) Computer Interaction 3 s.h. Practice in administration, analysis and evaluation This course will explore insights from cognitive of individual tests with infants and preschool chil- psychology, learning theory, clinical psychology, dren with emphasis upon such tests as the Gessell social psychology, human factors, industrial/orga- Infant Intelligent Scale, Cattell Infant Intelligence nizational psychology, and educational psychology

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Scale, Gessell Developmental Tests, Minnesota goals, motivations and drives of the students with Preschool Test and so forth. Tests will be adminis- whom they will be working. The unique character- tered under supervision with subsequent reports. istics of this age group will be treated in some detail. 2006.632 School Psychology: Consultation and Intervention 3 s.h. 2009.589 Psychology of Human (Prerequisite: 2006.533, 2006.627) Relationships 3 s.h. The course is designed to help students become The course focus is on the organization and effec- familiar with alternative frameworks for educa- tive use of processes involved in personal and tional delivery systems including emerging skills in interpersonal relationships. instructional and collaborative consultation, team- ing strategies, curriculum based assessment and 2009.594 Psychology of Personality 3 s.h. measurement, and intervention strategies in the (Prerequisite: One or more undergraduate psy- academic, behavior and social areas. Emphasis is chology courses) placed in viewing the problems children experi- This course studies the current theories of person- ence in schools from a systems or ecological per- ality. Attention is given to the physical, social, and spective as opposed to residing within the child. psychological factors which influence personality The role of the school psychologist will be development. enlarged to permit their effective participation in 2009.595 Introduction to Counseling 3 s.h. transdisciplinary school based terms. This course is designed to provide mental health counselors with counseling foundation skills. 2009 Developmental Psychology These include the development of professional identity, observation skills, and microcounseling 2009.511 Child Psychology 3 s.h. skills or interactive skills, observation skills such This course is designed to help professional edu- as the use of empathy and attending skills. The cators and others concerned with facilitating course also reviews mental status exams, and the healthful child development to become more content areas required for an initial intake. aware of the interrelationship of children’s needs, Students are expected to demonstrate these skills potentialities and competencies. Attention is through the use of role plays and videotapes. devoted to the physical, social, mental and emo- tional growth of the child from conception to puberty. 2010 Physiological Psychology 2009.512 Developmental Psychology of 2010.315 Physiological Psychology 3 s.h. Course includes molecular and molar studies of the Alcohol and Drug Abuse 3 s.h. This course addresses the psychological issues of nervous system; control centers of emotion and drug and alcohol abuse in the context of the devel- consciousness; biochemical changes in the nerv- opmental psychology of childhood and adoles- ous system due to drugs, disease, chemicals, nutri- cence. Developmental considerations in preven- tion, radiation, electrical shock, psychosomatic tion and intervention programming are empha- factors, accidents and injuries. In-depth study of sized. The insight of developmental psychology one interest area and experiences in laboratory concerning normal developmental processes are instrumentation in physiology of learning. integrated with family systems theory. 2010.610 Psychopharmacology 3 s.h. This course will provide an understanding of basic 2009.560 Lifespan Development 3 s.h. This course focuses on the developmental neurological mechanisms and how they are effect- processes across the lifespan. Major theoretical ed by psychotropic medications. It includes a perspectives are presented. Attention is given to description of the functioning of neurotransmitters physical, cognitive, social and emotional develop- and their role in the etiology of some mental ill- ment at each significant developmental periods. nesses. The course will review the major classes of psychotropic medications and their use for spe- 2009.587 Adolescent Psychology 3 s.h. cific psychological disorders. The integration of This course is designed to help those college grad- psychotropic medications into best practice treat- uates who are preparing to become secondary ment plans and case management is discussed. school teachers to understand the behaviors,

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2204 Economics 4901 Liberal Arts and Sciences- 2204.502 Current Economic Issues General for the Classroom 3 s.h. 4901.503 Seminar on Integrating Course is targeted for elementary and secondary Mathematics and Science 3 s.h. teachers. The course will focus such timely issues (Prerequisite: 6 s.h. of mathematics, 6 s.h. of sci- as the global economy, the federal deficit, the ence at undergraduate or graduate level) monetary system, the environmental problem, and This interdisciplinary seminar is designed for a survey of the recent performance and problems advanced graduate students with some back- of the American economy. Course will feature sev- ground in teaching mathematics and/or the sci- eral speakers, for example, from the New Jersey ences at the elementary and/or middle school Council on Economic education. level. Students in the course will examine a num- 2204.541 Managerial Economics 3 s.h. ber of current scientific issues from the perspec- (Prerequisite: 2204.102 or permission of the tive of different sciences and develop and pilot instructor) instructional activities relating to those issues. This course integrates economic theory and 4901.505 Workshop in Mathematics methodology with analytical tools for application and Science 1-6 s.h. to decision making about the allocation of scarce (Prerequisite: 4901.503) resources in public and private institutions. Topics Students in this course will be involved in hands- covered include: decision analysis, forecasting, on workshops designed to address individual inter- demand analysis, production, cost analysis, profit ests and needs with respect to both content and measurement and pricing. pedagogy. In addition, students will study the iden- tification and selection of appropriate instructional 2206 Geography materials for teaching mathematics and science. 2206.553 Workshop in Geography 2 s.h. Also included in the course is planning, imple- This course is designed for in-service teachers who menting, and evaluating field trips in science and wish to further develop their competencies in new mathematics. teaching techniques and technologies in geogra- 4901.507 Facilitating Change in phy, including computer-assisted instruction and Mathematics and Science 3 s.h. computer cartography. Contemporary geographic (Prerequisite: 4901.505) topics will be explored within a regional context of Students in this interdisciplinary course will each major world region. Students will actively review recent developments in the sciences and participate in applying new concepts, current data, mathematics that affect the importance of specific and innovative techniques in geography by design- topics. In addition, they will examine and apply the ing and presenting sample lessons at their grade research on facilitating change in the schools. level. (Summer only)

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Accounting and Finance BAO, DA-HSIEN (1995) ...... Professor B.S., Fu Jen Catholic University; M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Southern California CHUNG, SHIFEI (1997)...... Associate Professor B.S., National Taiwan University; M.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison; Ph.D., University of Memphis; CPA ISIK, IHSAN (2001) ...... Assistant Professor B.S., Middle East Technical University; M.S., Texas Tech University; M.A., Ph.D., University of New Orleans KYJ, LARISSA (1992) ...... Professor B.A., Fordham University; M.A., Ph.D., ; CPA; CMA MERIC, GULSER (1987)...... Professor B.A., Ankara University; M.S., Ph.D., Lehigh University PAGELL, FRANCESCA (1998)...... Assistant Professor B.A., M.Ed., Ed.D., PERELES, KATHLEEN LYNN HA (2000)...... Assistant Professor B.S., St. Bonaventure University; M.B.A., ; Ph.D., Temple University PRITCHARD, ROBERT (1971)...... Professor B.S., M.B.A., ; M.A., Ed.D., University of ROMEO, GEORGE (1979)...... Professor B.S., ; M.S., Loyola College; Ph.D., Drexel University; CPA, CIA, CMA WEIDMAN, STEPHANIE M. (1998) ...... Assistant Professor B.S., University of ; M.B.A., Duke University; Ph.D. Drexel University; CMA WINTHER, AUSTIN A. (1998)...... Assistant Professor B.S., Illinois Institute of Technology; M.S.Ed.,Ph.D., Southern Illinois University at Carbondale Art ADELSON, FRED (1974) ...... Professor B.A., Univ. of Massachusetts; M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., Columbia University APPELSON, HERBERT (1967) ...... Professor B.A., Brooklyn College; M.S., M.F.A., Univ. of Wisconsin; Ed.D., Columbia University BOWMAN, SUSAN (2002) ...... Assistant Professor B.F.A., San Francisco Art Institute; M.F.A., Rutgers University CHARD, DANIEL (1968)...... Professor B.F.A., Univ. of South Dakota; M.A., Northern State College; Ed.D., Columbia University GALLINELLI, JOHN (1969)...... Professor B.Ed., Keene State College; Ph.D., University of Maryland GRAZIANO, JANE E. (1999) ...... Assistant Professor B.S., University of Illinois; M.A., Rowan College; Ed.D., Teachers College, Columbia University HART, JOHN PHILLIP (2001)...... Assistant Professor B.F.A., Lynn Academy of Fine Art; M.F.A., University of Michigan MITZEN, NANCY (1994)...... Assistant Professor B.A., Columbia College; M.A. New York Institute of Technology; M.F.A., Temple University

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MURASHIMA, KUMIKO (1971) ...... Associate Professor B.F.A., Women’s College of Fine Arts (); M.F.A., Indiana University; Certificate in Textile Design, Parsons School of Design OHANIAN, NANCY L. (1992) ...... Professor B.F.A., Layton School of Art and Design; M.F.A., Pratt Institute PASSMORE, KAYE LEISSNER (2003)...... Assistant Professor B.A., M.A., Texas Tech University; Ed. D. University THOMAS, SKEFFINGTON N. (1997) ...... Associate Professor B.A., Lewis and Clark College; M.F.A., Southern Illinois University TRAVIS, WILLIAM (1971) ...... Assistant Professor B.F.A., Philadelphia College of Arts; M.F.A., Temple University VACCARO, DAVID E. (2003)...... Assistant Professor B.F.A. Edinboro State University; M.F.A. University of Tennessee Biological Sciences FARISH, DONALD J. (1998) ...... Professor B.Sc., University of British Columbia; M.S., North Carolina State University; Ph.D., ; J.D., University of Missouri GROVE, MICHAEL W. (2001) ...... Assistant Professor B.S., The Ohio State University; Ph.D., University of South Carolina HECHT, GREGORY B. (1995) ...... Assistant Professor B.S., University of Rochester; M.A., Ph.D., HOLBROOK, LUKE T. (1999)...... Assistant Professor B.S., Fordham University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Massachusetts HOUGH, GERALD (2003)...... Assistant Professor B.S., Purdue University: M.S., Ph.D., The Ohio State University IFTODE, CRISTINA (2001)...... Assistant Professor B.S., M.S., University of Bucharest; M.S., Ph.D., New York University-Medical Center KRUFKA, ALISON (2003) ...... Assistant Professor B.S., College of William and Mary; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison MEAGHER, RICHARD (1969)...... Professor B.S., M.S., Fairleigh Dickinson University; Ph.D., St. Bonaventure University MOSTO, PATRICIA (1993) ...... Professor National Teacher Certification, Teachers College N6; Licenciada in Biology (M.S.), University of Buenos Aires; M.A. equivalent, The University of Texas at Austin; M.S., Drexel University; Ph.D., University of Buenos Aires O’BRIEN, TERRY (2000) ...... Assistant Professor B.S., M.S., University of Iowa; Ph.D. University of California - Berkeley PRIETO, ANDREW (1971)...... Professor B.A., Rutgers University; M.S., New Mexico State University; Ph.D., University of Missouri RICHMOND, COURTNEY E. (2001)...... Assistant Professor B.A., ; Ph.D., University of South Carolina SCOTT, JOANNE (1989)...... Associate Professor B.S., Bucknell University; M.A., Lehigh University; M.S., Bucknell University; Ph.D., University of Texas, Medical Branch at Galveston TAHAMONT, MARIA (1993)...... Professor B.A., Rowan University; M.S.Ed., Southern Illinois University; Ph.D., Southern Illinois University

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Chemistry & Biochemistry BISHOP, KARL (2004)...... Assistant Professor B.A., Western State University; Ph.D., Syracuse University CHA, YUN-HWAN (2003) ...... Assistant Professor B.S. and M.S., Konkuk University-Seoul; Ph.D., University of Tokyo FRAZEE, RICHARD (2003)...... Assistant Professor B.S., University of Michigan-Flint; Ph.D., University of Minnesota LEDER, GEORGE (1972)...... Assistant Professor B.S., Brooklyn College; Ph.D., Rutgers University NEWLAND, ROBERT (1983)...... Professor B.A., Kalamazoo College; Ph.D., Wayne State University RAMANUJACHARY, KANDALAM V (1994)...... Professor B.S., Andhra University; M.S., Andhra University; Ph.D., Indian Institute of Technology SCHULTZ, CHARLES (1970)...... Professor B.S., University of Michigan; M.S., Ohio State University; Ph.D., University of Michigan YANG, CATHERINE (1995) ...... Professor B.S., Zhejiang University; M.S., Ph.D., Tufts University College of Engineering CHANDRUPATLA, TIRUPATHI R (1995)...... Professor B.E., Osmania University, India; M. Tech. Design and Production, Indian Institute of Technology (India); Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin CHEN, JOHN C. (1998) ...... Associate Professor B.S., University of Virginia; M.S., Ph.D., Stanford University CHIN, STEVEN (1997) ...... Associate Professor/Associate Dean B.S., Rutgers University; M.S., The John Hopkins University; Ph.D., Rutgers University CLEARY, DOUGLAS B. (1998)...... Associate Professor B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Purdue University CONSTANS, ERIC W. (1999)...... Assistant Professor B.S., University of Washington; M.S., Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University DAHM, KEVIN D. (1999)...... Assistant Professor B.S., Worcester Polytechnic; Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology DORLAND, DIANNE (2000)...... Dean/Professor B.S., M.S., South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Ph.D., West Virginia University DUSSEAU, RALPH A. (1995)...... Professor B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Michigan State University EVERETT, JESS W. (1998)...... Professor B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Duke University FARRELL, STEPHANIE (1998)...... Associate Professor B.S., University of Pennsylvania; M.S., Stevens Institute of Technology; Ph.D., New Jersey Institute of Technology GABLER, CLAY (1998) ...... Associate Professor B.S., M.E., University of Virginia; Ph.D., Princeton University GEPHARDT, ZENAIDA OTERO (1989)...... Associate Professor B.S., Northwestern University; M.S., Ph.D., HEAD, LINDA M. (1998) ...... Associate Professor B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of South Florida HESKETH, ROBERT PAUL (1996)...... Professor B.S., University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana; Ph.D., University of Delaware

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JAHAN, KAUSER (1996)...... Associate Professor B.S., Engineering University, Bangladesh; M.S., University of Arkansas; Ph.D., University of Minnesota JANSSON, PETER MARK (2001) ...... Associate Professor B.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology; M.S., Rowan University; Ph.D., University of Cambridge KADLOWEC, JENNIFER A. (1999) ...... Assistant Professor B.S., Baldwin-Wallace College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Michigan KRCHNAVEK, ROBERT R. (1998)...... Associate Professor B.S., Marquette University; M.S., California Institute of Technology; Ph.D., Columbia University LEFEBVRE, BRIAN G. (2004) ...... Assistant Professor B.S., University of Minnesota Ph.D., University of Delaware MANDAYAM, SHREEKANTH A. (1997)...... Associate Professor B.E., Bangalore University, India; M.S., Ph.D., Iowa State University MARCHESE, ANTHONY J. (1996) ...... Associate Professor B.S., M.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Ph.D., Princeton University MEHTA, YUSUF A. (2001)...... Assistant Professor B.S., University of Bombay, India; M.S., University of Oklahoma; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University NEWELL, JAMES (1998)...... Associate Professor B.S., Carnegie-Mellon University; M.S., Penn State University; Ph.D., Clemson University ORLINS, JOSEPH J. (1999)...... Assistant Professor B.S., University of Washington; M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota POLIKAR, ROBI (2001)...... Assistant Professor B.S., Istanbul Technical University; M.S., Ph.D., Iowa State University RAMACHANDRAN, RAVI PRAKASH (1997)...... Associate Professor B.Eng., Concordia University; M.Eng., Ph.D., McGill University RIDDELL, WILLIAM (2004)...... Assistant Professor B.S., University of Massachusetts-Amherst; Ph.D., Cornell University SAVELSKI, MARIANO J. (1999)...... Assistant Professor B.S., University of Buenos Aires; M.S., University of Tulsa; Ph.D., University of Oklahoma SCHMALZEL, JOHN L. (1995)...... Professor B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Kansas State University SLATER, C. STEWART (1995)...... Professor B.S., M.S., M. Ph., Ph.D., Rutgers University SUKUMARAN, BEENA (1998) ...... Associate Professor B.S., Trivandrum Engineering College, India; M.S., Auburn University; Ph.D. Purdue University TANG, YING (2002)...... Assistant Professor B.S., M.S., Northeastern University, China; Ph.D., New Jersey Institute of Technology VON LOCKETTE, PARIS R. (1999) ...... Assistant Professor B.S., Trinity University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Michigan ZHANG, HONG (2000) ...... Assistant Professor B.S., Tsinghua University, China; M.S., Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania Communication Studies ALBONE, KENNETH (1982)...... Assistant Professor B.S. Lake Superior State College; M.A., Miami University; Ph.D., Bowling Green State ARNOLD, LORIN B. (1998) ...... Associate Professor B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Purdue University BENAVIDEZ, HARRIET (2000) ...... Instructor B.A., Purdue University; M.A., University of Hawaii

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CORISON, CYNTHIA (1984) ...... Associate Professor B.A., Lewis and Clark College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Oregon CYPHER, JOY M. (2000) ...... Assistant Professor B.A., Loyola University, Chicago; M.A., Ph.D., Purdue University HAYNES, JULIE A. (1998)...... Assistant Professor B.A., University of Richmond; M.A., Texas A&M University; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University IKPAH, MACCAMAS M. (1994)...... Assistant Professor B.A., Eastern Washington University; M.E., Gonzaga University; Ed.D., Oklahoma State University SCHOWALTER, DANIEL F. (2003)...... Assistant Professor B.S., University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point; M.A., University of Arkansas; Ph.D., Indiana University STREB, EDWARD (1979)...... Professor B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Northwestern University Composition and Rhetoric BATEMAN, LINDA (1979) ...... Instructor B.A., M.A., Rowan University DONAHUE, MARY LEE (1983) ...... Instructor B.A., University of Tennessee; M.A., University of Connecticut GIAMPALMI, JOSEPH J (1998) ...... Assistant Professor B.A., M.Ed., Widener University, Ed.D Temple University HAN, AIGUO (1993)...... Assistant Professor B.A., Xian Foreign Language University; M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania HARVEY, ROBERTA K (1998)...... Assistant Professor B.A., M.A., Univ. of North Dakota; Ph.D., Univ. Wisconsin-Milwaukee HERBERG, ERIN V. (2000) ...... Assistant Professor B.S., B.A., Western Carolina University; M.A., Ph.D., Georgia State University HUTTO, DAVID (2000)...... Assistant Professor B.A., West Virginia University; M.A., Purdue University; M.A., Western Carolina University; Ph.D., Georgia State University ITZKOWITZ, MARTIN (1989)...... Associate Professor B.A., Brooklyn College; M.A., Ph.D., New York University JOHNSON, FRANCES S. (1996)...... Associate Professor B.A., Christopher Newport University; M.A. Old Dominion; Ph.D., Univ. of Oklahoma MANNION, SUSAN (1980)...... Instructor B.A., College of New Jersey; M.A. Rowan University MARTIN, DEBBIE (2003)...... Assistant Professor B.S., Western Michigan University; M.A., Ph.D., Texas Woman’s University MAXSON, JEFFREY N. (1994) ...... Assistant Professor B.A., ; M.A., Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley PENROD, DIANE (1976) ...... Associate Professor B.S., Medaille College; M.A., Ph.D., Syracuse University ROWAN, JANICE (1976)...... Professor B.A., Rutgers University; M.A., University of Michigan SMITH, SANDRA R (2003)...... Instructor B.A., University of Redlands; M.A., Rutgers University STOLL, DONALD (1992)...... Assistant Professor B.A., Valparaiso University; M.F.A., University of Texas at Austin; Ph.D., Indiana University TWEEDIE, SANFORD M. (1994)...... Associate Professor B.A., University of Michigan; M.A., Eastern Michigan University; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee 150 FACULTY

WOOD, JOYCE (1972)...... Instructor B.S., Millersville University; M.A., New York University ZEHNER, ROBERTA (1990)...... Instructor A.B., ; M.A., Glassboro State College (Rowan) Computer Science AMER, KHALED (1983)...... Assistant Professor B.S., Cairo Univ.; M.S., Concordia Univ.; M.S., Ph.D., University of Waterloo. BALIGA, GANESH R. (1993)...... Professor B. Tech., M. Tech., Indian Institute of Technology (Bombay); M.S., Ph.D., University of Delaware BERGMANN, SETH (1980)...... Associate Professor B.S., Rensselear Polytechnic Institute; M.S.E., University of Pennsylvania. CRICHLOW, JOEL MCLAREN (2001)...... Associate Professor B.A., University of Guyana, M.Sc, Ph.D., University of the West Indies HARTLEY, STEPHEN J. (2000)...... Associate Professor B.A., Washington College, M.S., Ph.D. University of Virginia HNATYSHIN, VASIL YAROSLAV (2003)...... Assistant Professor B.S., Widener University; M.S., Ph.D.,University of Delaware HRISTESCU, GABRIELA (2000)...... Assistant Professor B.S., Polytechnic Institute of Bucharest (Romania); M.S., Ph.D., Rutgers University. KAY, JENNIFER S. (1998)...... Associate Professor B.A., B.S.E., University of Pennsylvania; M.S., Ph.D., Carnegie Mellon University LOBO, ANDREA F. (1997) ...... Associate Professor B.S., Universidad de Costa Rica; M.S., Ph.D., University of Delaware PROVINE, DARREN F. (2000) ...... Instructor B.S., University of Maryland-College Park, M.A., Rowan University RUSU, ADRIAN S. (2003) ...... Assistant Professor B.S., M.S., University of Craiova, Romania; M.S., Ph.D., SYPNIEWSKI, BERNARD PAUL (1998)...... Assistant Professor J.D., Seton Hall TINKHAM, NANCY L. (1990)...... Assistant Professor B.S., Wheaton College; Ph.D., Duke University WEISS, LEIGH (1968)...... Associate Professor B.S., M.S., Buffalo State University XU, JIANNING (1988)...... Associate Professor B.S., Harbin Inst. of Technology (China); M.S., Ph.D., Stevens Inst. of Technology Economics JAM, HABIB (1979)...... Associate Professor B.A., M.A., Texas Tech University; Ph.D., Southern Illinois University MUKHOTI, BELA (1974) ...... Professor B.A., M.A., Calcutta University, India; Ph.D., School of Economics REAVES, NATALIE D. (1998) ...... Associate Professor B.S., Rutgers University; M.S., University of North Carolina; Ph.D., Wayne State University Educational Leadership CAMPBELL JONES, FRANKLIN (2003) ...... Assistant Professor B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz; M.A., Ed.D., University of San Francisco CAPASSO, RONALD (1996)...... Associate Professor B.A., M.A., Montclair State College; Ed.D., Teachers’ College, Columbia University

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COAXUM, JAMES (1999)...... Assistant Professor B.S., Morehouse College, Ed.M., Harvard University; Ph.D., Vanderbilt University DOOLITTLE, VIRGINIA (1999) ...... Assistant Professor B.A., Miami University; Ed.M., SUNY Buffalo; Ph.D., State University of NY at Buffalo GALLIA, THOMAS - COORDINATE APPOINTMENT (1970) ...... Professor B.A., M.A., M.A., Glassboro State College (Rowan), Ed.D., Rutgers University HESPE, DAVID C. (2001) ...... Associate Professor B.A., Rutgers University; J.D., Rutgers University School of Law JAMES, HERMAN D. (1982) ...... Distinguished Professor B.S., Tuskegee Institute; M.A., St. John’s University; Ph.D., JOHNSTON, CHRISTINE (1989)...... Professor B.A., M.A., University of Wisconsin; Ed.D., Rutgers University MONAHAN, THOMAS (1984)...... Professor B.A., LeMoyne College; Ed.M., Ed.D., Rutgers University RUSCH, EDITH A. (1997)...... Associate Professor B.A., University of Wisconsin; M.S., University of Northern Colorado; Ph.D., University of Oregon SERNAK, KATHLEEN S. (1998) ...... Associate Professor B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., University of South Dakota; Ph.D., Michigan State University SISCO, BURTON R. (1998) ...... Professor B.A., M.Ed., University of Vermont; Ed.D., Syracuse University WALPOLE, MARYBETH (2000) ...... Assistant Professor B.A., Wells College; M.A., Stanford University; Ph.D., UCLA Elementary/Early Childhood Education BAE-SUH, SOYOUN (2003)...... Assistant Professor B.A., Ewha Women’s University; M.Ed., University of Pittsburgh; Ph.D., University of Illinois BROWNE, SUSAN (2002)...... Assistant Professor B.A., Temple University; M.A., Cheyney University; Ed.D., University of Pennsylvania CALLIARI, CARL (1968) ...... Professor B.A., M.A., Glassboro State College; Ed.D., Temple University CALLIARI, SHARON G. (1998) ...... Assistant Professor B.S., Keene State College; M.Ed., University of Maryland; J.D., Rutgers University FAISON, CHRISTY (1987)...... Professor B.S., Hampton Institute; M.A., The Ohio State University; Ed.D., Temple University MCBEE, ROBIN H. (1996)...... Associate Professor B.A., University Without Walls/Providence; M.Ed., Lesley College; Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University MOLINARI, LOUIS (1967)...... Associate Professor B.A., Wagner College; M.A., Glassboro State College; Ed.D., Temple University MOSS, JANET G. (1992)...... Associate Professor B.S., Northwestern University; Ed.M., Harvard University; Ed.D., U.C.L.A. PATTERSON, GARY (1971) ...... Assistant Professor B.A., ; M.A., Glassboro State College ROBINSON, RANDALL (1965)...... Associate Professor B.S., Ohio State University; M.S., University of Pennsylvania; Ed.D., Temple University RODRIGUEZ, YVONNE (1973) ...... Professor B.A., Rutgers University; M.A., Glassboro State College; Ed.D., Temple University SHARP, CAROL (1987)...... Dean/Professor B.A., Glassboro State College; M.A., William Paterson College; Ph.D., Penn State University

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SJOSTROM, BARBARA R. (1992)...... Professor B.A., M.S., Ph.D., State University of New York SORRENTINO, CARMELA (1965)...... Assistant Professor B.S., West Chester State College; M.Ed., Temple University SUDECK, MARIA R (2001)...... Assistant Professor B.S., Trenton State College; M.Ed., Ph.D., Temple University TABER, SUSAN B. (1996)...... Associate Professor B.A., M.A., Stanford University; Ph.D., University of Delaware WASHINGTON, JUDY (1971) ...... Associate Professor B.A., Brooklyn College; M.Ed., Ed.D., Temple University WESTCOTT, PATRICK (2003)...... Assistant Professor B.A., University of Minnesota; M.A., University of Connecticut; M.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University; Ed.D., Columbia University WINTHER, AUSTIN A. (1998)...... Assistant Professor B.S., Illinois Institute of Technology; M.S. Ed., Ph.D., Southern Illinois University WYLIE, GWYNNE LORRAINE (2000)...... Assistant Professor B.S., East Carolina University; M. Ed., Ed.D., Widener University English CARB, NATHAN (1959) ...... Professor B.A., College of William and Mary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania COULOMBE, JOSEPH LOUIS (2001) ...... Assistant Professor B.A., University of St. Thomas; M.A., Ph.D., University of Delaware KILPATRICK, KATHY P. (1996) ...... Assistant Professor B.A., Barnard College; M.A., Florida A&M University; Ph.D., Emory University MCCANNON, AFRODESIA (2002) ...... Assistant Professor B.A., Oberlin College; M.A., Ph.D., University of California Berkeley PARRISH, CATHERINE W. (1992)...... Assistant Professor B.A., Chatham College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Virginia PATRICK, BARBARA C. (1991) ...... Associate Professor B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill TALLEY, LEE (2002)...... Assistant Professor B.A., Cornell University; M.A., Ph.D., Princeton University VIATOR, TIMOTHY J. (1994)...... Professor B.A., M.A., University of Louisiana; Ph.D., Auburn University VITTO, CINDY L. (1989)...... Professor B.A., ; M.A., Duke University; Ph.D., Rice University Foreign Languages and Literatures CIAVARELLI, MARIA ELISA (1973)...... Associate Professor B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania KAPLIS-HOHWALD, LAURIE A. (1994)...... Associate Professor B.A., Queens College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania MADERO, ROBERTO R. (2001) ...... Assistant Professor Licence d’histoire, Paris VII; M.A., Ph.D., Princeton University MARTINEZ-YANES, FRANCISCO (1966)...... Professor M.A., University of , Italy; Diplôme, Alliance Française, Paris, France; Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania

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ROBB, ANTHONY J. (2001) ...... Assistant Professor B.A., Glassboro State College; M.A., ; Ph.D., Temple University SMITH, EDWARD C. (1992)...... Associate Professor B.A., Rutgers University; M.Phil., Ph.D., New York University SPENCER, SONIA B. (1990)...... Assistant Professor B.A., Hunter College; M.A., Pennsylvania State University; Ph.D., Duke University Geography and Anthropology BEHM, EDWARD (1971) ...... Assistant Professor B.A., M.A., Bowling Green State University HASSE, JOHN E. (2001) ...... Assistant Professor B.A., Rowan University; M.S., Ph.D., Rutgers University KASSERMAN, DAVID (1973) ...... Associate Professor B.A., Indiana University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania LEMAIRE, DENYSE (1998) ...... Associate Professor M.A., Ph.D., Universite Libre de Bruxelles MARKOWITZ, DIANE (1993) ...... Associate Professor B.A., Tufts University; D.M.D., Tufts University School of Dental ; Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania. ROSADO, MARIA (1993)...... Associate Professor B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Rutgers University SCOTT, RICHARD (1972) ...... Professor B.A., University of Cincinnati; M.A., Ph.D., Syracuse University STANSFIELD JR., CHARLES A (1966) ...... Professor B.S., ; M.S., Pennsylvania State University; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh ZIMOLZAK, CHESTER (1974) ...... Associate Professor B.A., Pennsylvania State University; M.A., University of Wisconsin Health and Exercise Science BIREN, GREGORY BLAKE (2000) ...... Assistant Professor B.A., Shippensburg; M.Ed.D., Temple University; Ph.D., Temple University BRADLEY, FRED (1969)...... Assistant Professor B.A., B.S., M.A., Appalachian State University; D.A., Middle Tennessee State University BUHRER, NANCY (1973) ...... Assistant Professor B.A., College of William and Mary; M.S., University of North Carolina; Ed.D., Temple University BURD, JAMES (1969) ...... Associate Professor B.S., M.Ed., University of Buffalo CHALOUPKA, EDWARD (1972)...... Professor B.A., M.S., Queens College; Ph.D., Ohio State University, Post-Bacc. P.T., Hahnemann Medical University CONE, STEPHEN L. (1999) ...... Professor B.A., Jacksonville University; M.A., Appalachian State University; Ph.D., Texas A & M University FOPEANO, RICHARD J (1992)...... Associate Professor B.S.Ed., SUNY, College at Cortland; M.A., Ball State University; Ph.D., Temple University MANN, DOUGLAS P. (1998) ...... Assistant Professor B.A., University of Miami; M.S., Old Dominion University; DPE., Springfield College PAGELL, FRANCESCA LOUISE (1998)...... Assistant Professor B.A., M.Ed., Ed.D., Temple University

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PINCKNEY, MELVIN (1986) ...... Instructor/Academic Coordinator B.A., Glassboro State College; M.S., N.D., A & T State University PUTMAN, MARY LEE (1971) ...... Associate Professor B.S., SUNY College at Cortland; M.A., University of Maryland; Ph.D., Temple University RATTIGAN, PETER J. (2000) ...... Assistant Professor B.Ed., Avery Hill College; M.A., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., University of Minnesota SPENCER, LESLIE S. (1995) ...... Associate Professor B.B.A., James Madison University; M.S., Springfield College; Ph.D., Temple University STERNER, ROBERT LANCE (2001)...... Assistant Professor B.S., East Stroudsburg University; M.S., University of Pittsburg; Ph.D., University of Toledo WHEDON, CHUCK (1986)...... Instructor/Athletic Trainer B.S., Slippery Rock; M.S., University of Kansas WILLIS, SHARI (2003)...... Assistant Professor B.S., Northeast Missouri State; Ph.D., University of Utah History APPLEBAUM, DAVID (1973)...... Professor B.A., Brooklyn College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison BLAKE, CORINNE L. (1992)...... Associate Professor A.B., U. of Cal-Berkeley; Ph.D., Princeton University CARRIGAN, WILLIAM D. (1999)...... Assistant Professor B.A., University of Texas at Austin; M.A., Ph.D., Emory University HEINZEN, JAMES W. (2000)...... Assistant Professor B.A., Trinity College; Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania KLAPPER, MELISSA R. (2001) ...... Assistant Professor B.A., Goucher College; Ph.D., Rutgers University KRESS, LEE (1973) ...... Associate Professor B.A., Johns Hopkins University; M.A., Ph.D., Columbia University LINDMAN, JANET M. (1994) ...... Associate Professor B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota MORSCHAUSER, SCOTT (2003)...... Assistant Professor B.A., Gettesburg College; Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University WANG, Q. EDWARD (1992)...... Professor B.A., M.A., East China Normal University; Ph.D., Syracuse University WILTENBURG, JOY DEBORAH (1991) ...... Associate Professor B.A., M.A., University of Rochester; Ph.D., University of Virginia Journalism and Creative Writing BLOCK, RONALD (2003) ...... Assistant Professor B.A., University of Nebraska; M.A., M.S., Syracuse University; CHANG, JULIA (1996)...... Associate Professor B.A., Stonehill College; M.S.J., Columbia University; M.A., Temple University CUDDY, CLAUDIA (1999)...... Assistant Professor B.A., M.A., M.A., Glassboro State College HAUSMAN, CARL D. (1997) ...... Professor B.A., University of State of New York; M.A., Antioch University; Ph.D., Union Institute QUIGLEY, KATHRYN SARAH (2002) ...... Assistant Professor B.A., Villanova University; M.A., University of Maryland

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Law and Justice Studies DAVEY, JOSEPH P. (1998) ...... Associate Professor B.A., ; J.D., St. John’s Law School; M.A., New School for Social Research; Ph.D., City University of New York DAVIS, DONALD (1969)...... Assistant Professor B.S., Allen University; M.Ed., Temple University; Ed.D., Rutgers University DOUGLAS, HERBERT (1980) ...... Professor B.S., Duquesne; M.S., Glassboro State College; Ph.D., University of Toledo FOGLIA, WANDA D. (1994)...... Professor B.A., Rutgers University; J.D., Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania JIAO, ALLAN (1995)...... Professor B.A., Changsha Railway Institute; M.A., Lewis and Clark College; Ph.D., Rutgers University LINE, CYNTHIA L. (1999) ...... Assistant Professor B.A., M.A., Ohio University; Ph.D., The Ohio State University VIGORITA, MICHAEL S. (1998) ...... Associate Professor B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Rutgers University WEISS, MICHAEL S. (2001)...... Assistant Professor BA, Brooklyn College, J.D., Brooklyn Law School, Ph.D. (2002) State University of New York, Albany YELDELL, STANLEY (1974) ...... Assistant Professor B.A., Bowie State University; J.D., Howard University School of Law Management and Management Information Systems BANUTU-GOMEZ, MICHAEL B. (2000)...... Assistant Professor B.A., Eastern Connecticut State University; M.S.W., Boston University; Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University BYRD, KIMBLE (1984) ...... Professor A.B., Villanova Univ.; J.D., University of Pennsylvania DAVIS, DANIEL (1983)...... Assistant Professor B.S., Glassboro State College; M.B.A., Drexel University EZE, EZEGOZIE (1999)...... Assistant Professor B.S., Rown University; M.B.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania; Ph.D., Walden University FLEMING, ROBERT S. (1989) ...... Professor B.S., Philadelphia College of Textiles & Science; M.B.A., Temple University; M.S., Temple University; M.A.R., Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ed.D., Temple University; M.G.A., University of Pennsylvania; M.S., Temple University; CEBS; SPHR; CDP; CNE; ECNE; MCNE HAMILTON, DIANE (1983) ...... Professor B.S., Glassboro State College; M.B.A., Drexel University; Ph.D., Temple University LEE, JOOH (1988)...... Professor B.B.A., Kook-Min University; M.S., Colorado State University; Ph.D., University of Mississippi MCFARLAND, DANIEL J. (2002)...... Associate Professor B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D., Drexel University MIRCHANDANI, DILIP (1994) ...... Professor B.S., M.B.A., University of Bombay, India; Ph.D., Temple University PERELES, KATHLEEN LYNN HA (2000)...... Assistant Professor B.S., Bonaventure University; M.B.A., Widener University; Ph.D., Temple University ROSS, LINDA (1974) ...... Professor B.A., Lycoming College; M.A., University of Toledo; Ph.D., Wayne State University

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RUDIN, JOEL P. (1999) ...... Associate Professor B.A.Sc., University of Toronto; M.S., Ph.D., Cornell University SCHOEN, EDWARD J. (1999) ...... Dean/Professor B.S., LaSalle University; J.D., WEAVER, KENNETH M. (2002)...... Professor B.S., Ph.D., Louisiana State University ZHU, FAYE X. (2000) ...... Associate Professor B.S., Shanghai Institute & Mechanical Engineering; M.B.A., Ashland University; D.B.A., Cleveland State University Marketing GUNER, BERRIN D. (1997)...... Associate Professor B.A., Marmara University; M.B.A., St. Joseph’s University; Ph.D., Drexel University HABTE-GIORGIS, BERHE (1988) ...... Associate Professor B.B.A., Haile Selassie University; M.S., Loyola University; D.B.A., Louisiana Tech University LEWIS, PHILLIP A. (1993) ...... Assistant Professor B.A., M.B.A., Wright State University; M.A., Ph.D., The Ohio State University LUCIUS, HAROLD (1986)...... Professor B.A., M.B.A., Inter-; Ph.D., University of Washington PARKER, RICHARD (1990)...... Professor B.A., Queens College; M.B.A., Rutgers; Ph.D., City University of New York PONTES, MANUEL (2000)...... Associate Professor B.Sc., University of Bombay; M.Sc., Indian Institute of Technology; Ph.D., University of California; Ph.D., University of Florida Mathematics ABAY, ABERA (1993)...... Associate Professor B.Sc., M.Sc., Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia; Ph.D., Temple University CALDWELL, JANET (1983)...... Professor B.A., Rice University; M.A., University of Pennsylvania; Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania CZOCHOR, RONALD (1983)...... Professor B.S., Union College; M. of B.M.A.; Ph.D., North Carolina State University HASSEN, ABDULKADIR (1996)...... Associate Professor B.Sc., M. Sc., Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia; Ph.D., Temple University HERMAN, MARLENA (2002)...... Assistant Professor B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania; M.Ed., Pennsylvania State University; Ph.D. Ohio State University HEINZ, KAREN RUTH (2003) ...... Assistant Professor B.S., Penn State; M.A., Ohio State; Ph.D., Penn State HOWE, LARRY (1970)...... Assistant Professor B.A., University of Delaware ILICASU, FATMA OLCAY (2001)...... Assistant Professor B.S., Middle East Technical University; M.S., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin -Milwaukee ITZKOWITZ, GARY (1972) ...... Professor B.S., City College of New York; M.A., Ph.D., University of California. LACKE, CHRISTOPHER J. (1998) ...... Assistant Professor B.A., Bowdoin; M.S., University of Southern Maine and North Carolina State University; Ph.D., North Carolina State University

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LAUMAKIS, PAUL J. (1998)...... Associate Professor B.S., Drexel University; M.A., Villanova University; Ph.D., Lehigh University LI, MING-SUN (1997)...... Associate Professor M.A., Ph.D., University of California at Santa Barbara MILOU, ERIC (1997) ...... Associate Professor B.A., Franklin & Marshall College; M.A., West Chester University; Ed.D., Temple University NGUYEN, HIEU DUC (1996)...... Associate Professor B of Math, University of Minneapolis; Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley OSLER, THOMAS (1972 ...... Professor B.S., Drexel University; M.S., Ph.D., New York University SCHIFFMAN, JAY L. (1993) ...... Instructor B.A., M.A., St. John’s University SIMONS, CHRISTOPHER SMYTH (2000) ...... Assistant Professor B.Sc., McGill University; M.A., Ph.D., Princeton University WEINSTOCK, EVELYN (1987) ...... Assistant Professor B.S., M.S., University of Delaware; Ph.D., Drexel University WHITTINGHILL, DEXTER C. (1996) ...... Associate Professor B.A., Middlebury College; M.S., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; M.S., Ph.D., Purdue University WRIGHT, MARCUS (1986)...... Assistant Professor A.B., Harvard University; M.S., Ph.D., Stanford University ZENG, XIAOMING (1985)...... Professor B.M., Northeast Ind. College (China); M.M., Academy of Science (China); Doctor of Science, Washington University Music APPLEBY-WINEBERG, BRYAN K (2001) ...... Assistant Professor B.M., Oberlin College; M.M., Cleveland Institute; D.M.A., Rutgers University DIBLASIO, DENIS (1994)...... Associate Professor B.A., Glassboro State College; M.M., University of Miami GEPHARDT, DONALD L. (1990)...... Dean/Professor B.M.E., Drake University; B.S., M.S., The Juilliard School; Ed.D., Washington University GRANITE, BONITA (1972) ...... Associate Professor B.M.E., M.M.E., Indiana University GREENSPAN, BERTRAM (1961)...... Professor B.M., American Conservatory of Music; M.M., D.M., Indiana University KUHLMAN, KRISTYN L. (2001) ...... Assistant Professor B.S., Messiah College; M.M., Kent State University; Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro LEVINOWITZ, LILI (1989)...... Professor B.M., Westminister Choir College; M.M., Ph.D., Temple University MAPP, DOUGLAS (2001)...... Assistant Professor B.M. Philadelphia College of the Performing Arts; M.M., Temple University MAYES, JOSEPH (1993)...... Associate Professor B.A., Edison College; M.M., Shenendoah University OLIVER, HAROLD (1979) ...... Professor B.M., Peabody Conservatory; M.M., Yale Univ.; Ph.D., Princeton University PASTIN, JOHN R. (1998)...... Associate Professor B.S., University of the State of New York; M.M., Northwestern University PLANT, LOURIN (1993) ...... Assistant Professor B.M.E., Wittenberg University; M.M., D.M.A., College Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati

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RAWLINS, ROBERT (1997)...... Associate Professor B.A., Glassboro State College; M.A., California State University; M.A., Rowan University; M.A., Ph.D., Rutgers University SCARPA, SAL (1994)...... Assistant Professor B.A., Glassboro State College; M.M., Eastman School of Music STEWART, LARRY (1973)...... Professor B.S., Ball State University; M.M., Northwestern University; D.M.A., Univ. of Michigan STIEBER, MARIAN (1998)...... Associate Professor B.M., M.M., Temple University TOMASONE, ADELINE (1983) ...... Assistant Professor B.M., Curtis Institute of Music; M.A., Rutgers University; M.M., Rowan University WADE, THOMAS (1976)...... Assistant Professor B.M., Oberlin College; M.M., University of Connecticut WITTEN, DEAN (1979)...... Professor B.M., Eastman School of Music; M.A., Trinity University ZUPONCIC, VEDA (1971)...... Professor B.M., M.M., Indiana University Philosophy and Religion ASHTON, DIANNE (1989) ...... Professor B.A., Adelphi University; M.A., Temple University; Ph.D., Temple University CLOWNEY, DAVID (1988)...... Associate Professor B.A., Calvin College; M.A., Wayne State University; M.Div., Westminster Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Temple University MILLER, ELLEN M. (2003)...... Assistant Professor B.A., Rutgers University, M.S. York University, Ph.D. York University WANG, YOURU (2000) ...... Assistant Professor B.A., Fudan University, China; Ph.D., Temple University WITONSKY, ABRAHAM (1995)...... Instructor B.A., University of Pennsylvania; M.A., Temple University; Ph.D., Temple University Physics & Astronomy FARNELLI, DONALD (1964)...... Associate Professor B.S., Glassboro State College; M.Ed., Temple University; Ph.D., Union Graduate School FLORES, EDUARDO (1988)...... Associate Professor B.S., New York Polytechnic; M.S., Ph.D., University of Michigan GUERRA, ERICK J. (1998) ...... Associate Professor B.S., University of California, Berkeley; M.A., Ph.D., Princeton University HETTINGER, JEFFREY D. (1995)...... Professor B.A., Mansfield University; M.A., Ph.D., Boston University KLASSEN, DAVID R. (1998) ...... Associate Professor B.S., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., University of Wyoming KNOESEL, ERNEST (2001)...... Assistant Professor B.S., Technical University; Ph.D., Free University, Berlin LIM, MICHAEL JAY YOUNG (2003)...... Assistant Professor A.B., Harvard College; Ph.D., University of Michigan LING, HONG (1992)...... Professor B.S., Jiaxin Teacher’s College; M.S., Xian Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics; Ph.D., Drexel University

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LOFLAND, SAMUEL E. (1998)...... Associate Professor B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Maryland MAGEE-SAUER, KAREN P. (1989)...... Professor B.S., University of Virginia; M.S., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison Political Science BUTLER, R. LAWRENCE (2001) ...... Assistant Professor B.A., Washington and Lee University; M.A., George Mason University; M.A. George Washington University; Ph. D., Princeton University CASWELL, BRUCE E. (1989) ...... Associate Professor B.A., University of Chicago; M.C.P., University of Pennsylvania; Ph.D., Rutgers University RASHIDUZZAMAN, MOHAMMAD (1973) ...... Associate Professor B.A., M.A., Dacca University, India; Ph.D., Durham University, . WEATHERFORD, BERNADYNE (1987)...... Associate Professor B.A., M.A., Texas Tech University; Ph.D., Psychology BLANDING, ZENOLA BENJAMIN (1992)...... Associate Professor B.S., South Carolina State College; M.A., Rider College; M.M.A.S., United States Army Command and General Staff College; Psy.D., Florida Institute of Technology BROWN, VIRGINIA (1981) ...... Professor B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Delaware CAHILL, JANET (1979) ...... Professor B.S., State University of New York at Oneonta; Ph.D., Temple University CHAPELL, MARK S. (1998) ...... Assistant Professor B.A., Cheyney University of PA; Ph.D., Temple University DAVIS-LAMASTRO, VALERIE (1989) ...... Assistant Professor B.S., Douglass College, Rutgers University; M.S., Villanova University; Ph.D., University of Delaware DIHOFF, ROBERTA (1987)...... Associate Professor B.A., Rutgers University; M.S., University of Wisconsin at Madison; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin at Madison GAER, ELEANOR (1972)...... Associate Professor B.S., University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee; M.S., University of Wisconsin at Madison; Ph.D., University of Illinois; J.D., Rutgers-Camden GRECO, MONICA A. (1990) ...... Associate Professor B.S., ; M.A., Temple University; Ph.D., Temple University HARPER, JAY A. (1999)...... Dean/Professor B.S., City College, City University of New York; Ph.D., State University of New York at Stony Brook HAUGH, JIM (2001)...... Assistant Professor B.A., Baldwin-Wallace College; M.S., Saint Louis University; Ph.D., Saint Louis University HOUGH, GERALD (2003)...... Assistant Professor B.S., Purdue University: M.S., Ph.D., The Ohio State University JEFFREY, LINDA (1973)...... Professor B.A., University of Nebraska; M.A., Teacher’s College Columbia University; M.A., University of Chicago; Ph.D., Rutgers University KERWIN, MARY LOUISE E. (1996) ...... Associate Professor B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Notre Dame OKORODUDU, CORANN (1968)...... Professor B.A., Cuttington College, Liberia; M.Ed., Ed.D., Harvard University

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PEREZ-RIVERA, KATHERINE (2001)...... Assistant Professor B.A., Florida International University; M.A., University of Alabama; Ph.D., University of Alabama STOECKIG, KEIKO (1988)...... Assistant Professor B.A., Bemidji State University; Ph.D., STRAUSS, LOIS (1973) ...... Associate Professor B.S., Ed., M.Ed., Ed.D., Temple University WILLIAMS, LEONARD J. (1990) ...... Associate Professor B.A., University of Delaware; M.A., McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont.; Ph.D., University of South Carolina YURAK, TRICIA J. (1998)...... Assistant Professor B.S., Northern Kentucky University; M.S., Ohio University; Ph.D., Ohio University Public Relations/Advertising BAGIN, DONALD (1966)...... Professor B.A., M.A., Villanova University; Ed.D., Temple University BASSO, JOSEPH (2003)...... Assistant Professor B.A., M.A., Glassboro State College; Ph.D., Texas A & M University FITZGERALD, SUZANNE D. (1994) ...... Associate Professor B.A., Eastern College of Pennsylvania; M.S., Drexel University; Ph.D., Temple University; APR FULGINITI, ANTHONY (1976)...... Professor B.A., Laurel Hill College; M.A., Villanova University; M.A., Glassboro State College; APR Fellow PRSA LITWIN, LARRY (2000)...... Assistant Professor B.A., Parsons College; M.A., Glassboro State College VOGEL, HAL (1984)...... Assistant Professor B.A., Temple University; M.A., William Paterson College; Ph.D., Antioch University; APR VOLPE, CHARLES (2000)...... Instructor B.A., Brooklyn College; M.A., Rowan University Radio/Television/Film BIERMAN, JOSEPH (1988) ...... Assistant Professor B.A., Rowan University; M.F.A., New York University; Ph.D., Regent University BIESEN, SHERI CHINEN (2001) ...... Assistant Professor B.A., M.A., University of Southern California; Ph.D., The University of Texas BRAND, KEITH M. (2002) ...... Assistant Professor B.F.A., West Virginia University; M.Ed., Temple University DONOVAN, MIKE (1972)...... Professor B.A., Jersey City State College; M.A., New York University ECKHARDT, EDGAR C. (1979)...... Associate Professor B.A., Colgate University, M.A., Case Western Reserve University GRUPENHOFF, RICHARD (1981)...... Professor B.A., Xavier University; M.A., Purdue University; Ph.D., Ohio State University KALETA, KENNETH (1989) ...... Professor B.A., M.A., Villanova University; Ph.D., New York University LANCIONI, JUDITH (1993)...... Associate Professor B.A., College of New Rochelle; M.A., Ohio University; Ph.D., Temple University

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Reading DIOBILDA, NICHOLAS (1972)...... Professor B.S., West Chester University; M.Ed., Univ. of Delaware; Ph.D., Ohio State University FOSTER, BRUCE (1970) ...... Professor B.A., Trenton State College; M.S.Ed., Bucknell Univ.; Ed.D., Florida State University GANSKE, KATHY A. (1997)...... Associate Professor B.A., University of Iowa; M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Virginia HASIT, CINDI (1992)...... Associate Professor B.A., M.S., Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania LEFTWICH, STACEY E. (1999)...... Assistant Professor B.A., Glassboro State College.; M.Ed., Temple University; Ph.D., State University of New York, Albany MADDEN, MARJORIE (2003)...... Assistant Professor B.A., College of William and Mary; M.A., Glassboro State College; Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania MARKER, ELAINE S. (2002)...... Assistant Professor B.S., ; M.Ed., Ed.D., Widener University Secondary Education/Foundations of Education BENEVENTO, JACQUELINE D. (1993) ...... Assistant Professor B.A., Montclair State; M.A., Middlebury College; Ed.D., Temple University CINAGLIA, MARIANNE B. (1994)...... Assistant Professor B.S., Drexel University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Delaware DAVIS, MATTHEW D. (2000)...... Assistant Professor B.L.S., St. Edwards University; M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin GALLAGHER, JOHN V. (1975)...... Associate Professor B.S., New York University; M.S., State University of New York-Oswego; Ph.D., The Ohio State University GALLIA, THOMAS (1970)...... Professor B.A., M.A., M.A., Glassboro State College; Ed.D., Rutgers University GILES-GEE, HELEN (2001)...... Professor B.A., M.S., Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania; M.S., Rutgers University HOLDER, KIT KIM (1993) ...... Assistant Professor B.A., Hampshire College; M.S., Bank Street College; Ed.D., University of Massachusetts JORGENSEN, DONNA W. (2000) ...... Assistant Professor B.S., West Chester University; M.A. Villanova University; Ed.D., Widener University LEVY, LYNNE (1973)...... Associate Professor B.S., Mansfield State College; M.S., Drexel University; Ed.D., Rutgers University MARTIN, MARILYN J. (1995) ...... Associate Professor B.A., M.L.S., University of Washington; M.A., University of Arkansas, Little Rock; Ph.D., Texas Woman’s University MEYERS, MARK (1996) ...... Associate Professor B.A., M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Florida ORLANDO, FRANK J. (1972)...... Associate Professor B.S., M.S., SUNY-Buffalo; Ed.D., West Virginia University PERRY, JILL ANN (2001)...... Assistant Professor B.S., M.Ed., University of Florida; Ph.D., University of Central Florida PHILLIPS, ANNE E. (2001) ...... Assistant Professor B.A., M.A. Antioch College; Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania

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PIZZILLO, JOSEPH (1971)...... Professor B.A., M.A., SUNY-Albany; L.A.S.M.A., Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico; M.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison SHONTZ, MARILYN L. (1999) ...... Associate Professor A.B., Heidelberg College (Ohio); M.S. in L.S., Case Western Reserve University; Ph.D., Florida State University SPENCER, JOHN (2003)...... Assistant Professor B.A., ; Ph.D., New York University TENER, MORTON (1968)...... Professor B.S., Rider College; M.S., University of Pennsylvania; M.S., Ed.D., Temple University WILLETT, HOLLY G. (1997)...... Associate Professor B.A., San Francisco State College; M.L.S., University of California, Berkeley; M.A., Simmons College; Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Sociology ABBOTT, JAMES R. (1990) ...... Associate Professor B.A., University of San Diego; M.A., Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania CARTER, ALLISON (1988) ...... Instructor B.A., University of Pennsylvania; M.A., The New School for Social Research CHASKES, JAY (1969)...... Professor B.A., University of Toledo; M.A., Ph.D., Temple University GALLANT, MARY J. (1992)...... Associate Professor B.A., M.A., University of Missouri; Ph.D., University of Minnesota HARTMAN, HARRIET J. (1996)...... Professor B.A., University of California at Los Angeles; M.A., University of Michigan; Ph.D., Hebrew University of Jerusalem HUTTER, MARK (1974) ...... Professor B.A., M.A., Brooklyn College; Ph.D., University of Minnesota JAMES, HERMAN D. (1982) ...... Distinguished Professor B.S., Tuskegee Institute; M.A., St. John’s University; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh JONES, SANDRA J. (2003) ...... Assistant Professor B.A., Christopher Newport University; M.S.W., Norfolk State University; M.A., Ph.D., Temple University ZAKE, IEVA (2004) ...... Assistant Professor B.A., University of Latvia; M.A., Ohio State University; Ph.D. University of Massachusetts LI, YUHUI (1992)...... Associate Professor B.A., Sichuan Foreign Languages Institute, China; M.A., Ohio University; Ph.D., Ohio State University MILLER, DEMOND S. (1997)...... Associate Professor B.A., Northeast Louisiana University; M.S., Ph.D., Mississippi State University MYERS, JOHN (1973) ...... Professor B.S., Drexel University; M.A., Ph.D., Fordham University SOMMO, ANTHONY J. (1992) ...... Assistant Professor B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Connecticut; M.S.W., Syracuse University Special Education Services/Instruction CAMMAROTA, MARIE (1988) ...... Assistant Professor B.A., M.A., Glassboro State College; Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University CRITES, STEVEN A. (2001) ...... Assistant Professor B.A., Manchester College; M.Ed., University of New Orleans; Ph.D., Auburn University DAVIS-BIANCO, SHARON (1976) ...... Professor B.A., Trenton State College; M.Ed., University of Delaware; Ed.D., Temple University

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FITCH, J. PAUL, JR. (2003) ...... Assistant Professor B.A., Rutgers College; Ed.M., Rutgers Graduate School of Education; Ed.D., Rutgers Graduate School of Education HAMLET, CAROLYNN (1984) ...... Assistant Professor B.S., University of Tennessee; M.Ed., Memphis State University; Ph.D., Temple University HATHAWAY, DONNA (1977)...... Professor B.A., M.A., Glassboro State College; Ed.D., Lehigh University IHUNNAH, ANTHONY (1984)...... Assistant Professor B.A., M.A., Marshall University; Ed.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State KLANDERMAN, JOHN (1986) ...... Associate Professor B.A., Calvin College; M.A., Ph.D., Michigan State University KUDER, JAY (1984) ...... Professor B.A. Trinity College; M.Ed., Temple University; Ed.D., Boston University MCHENRY, SANDRA L. (1993) ...... Associate Professor R.N., Helene Fuld School of Nursing; B.A., Rowan College of NJ; M.S., University of Delaware; D.N.Sc., Widener University OGNIBENE, GERALD (1972)...... Professor B.A., Niagara University; M.S., Canisius College; Ph.D., Ohio State University RIOS, HECTOR M. (1994)...... Associate Professor B.A., University of Puerto Rico; M.S., State University of New York; Ph.D., Temple University ROSENBERG, JEROME J. (1973)...... Associate Professor B.A., Oswego State Teachers College; M.A., Columbia University; Ed.D., Temple University; Ph.D., Heed University, West SHUFF, MARGARET (1995)...... Assistant Professor B.A., M.A., Glassboro State College; Ph.D., University of Delaware Theatre and Dance FUSCO, THOMAS A. (1999)...... Assistant Professor B.A., University of Massachusetts; M.F.A., Boston University GRANETO, PHILLIP (1970)...... Associate Professor A.B., Catholic University; M.F.A., Carnegie-Mellon University HEALY, BARTHOLOMEW (1985) ...... Associate Professor HOSTETTER, ELISABETH (2000)...... Assistant Professor B.F.A., Virginia Commonwealth University; M.A., University of Texas; Ph.D., University of Missouri OJEWUYI, OLUSEGUN A. (1999) ...... Assistant Professor B.A., M.A., University of Ibadan; M.F.A., Yale University ROBINETTE, JOSEPH (1971) ...... Professor B.A., Carson-Newman College; M.A., Ph.D., Southern Illinois University STEWART, MELANIE (1981) ...... Professor B.A., Webster College; M.F.A., Temple University TURNER, PAULE LAWRENCE (2000) ...... Assistant Professor B.F.A., Virginia Commonwealth University; M.F.A., Temple University

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DIRECTIONS TO THE UNIVERSITY

Glassboro is located in South Jersey, 18 miles From central N.J., take Rt. 70 West to Rt. 295 southeast of Philadelphia. It can easily be reached South. Follow Rt. 295 to Rt. 42 South (Atlantic from the N.J. Turnpike, the Atlantic City City). Exit Rt. 42 South onto Rt. 55 South and fol- Expressway, or any of the Delaware River bridges. low directions above. If you drive from the north or the south, take the From coastal points, take the Garden State N.J. Turnpike to Exit 2 and follow Rt. 322 East, Parkway to the Atlantic City Expressway. Take the which runs through the campus. Expressway to the Williamstown exit. Turn left after From Philadelphia, take the Walt Whitman or exiting and follow Rt. 322 West to the campus. Benjamin Franklin Bridge to 676 South toward From Delaware, take the Delaware Memorial Atlantic City. Shortly after 676 becomes Rt. 42 Bridge to the N.J. Turnpike. Take Exit 2 and follow South, exit to the right onto Rt. 55 South. Take Rt. Rt. 322 East to the campus. From Northern 55 South to the Glassboro-Mullica Hill exit (50A) Wilmington, you can take the Commodore Barry and exit onto Rt. 322 East, which passes through Bridge which feeds onto Rt. 322 East, which runs the campus. through the campus.

165 INDEX

A School Business Administration Academic and Student Support ...... 7 Certification ...... 49 Academic Dismissal ...... 15 Science ...... 61 Academic Honesty ...... 15 Supervisor’s Certification ...... 57 Academic Policies and Requirements ...... 15 College of Engineering ...... 68 Academic Warning ...... 15 M.S., Engineering ...... 68 Accounting Courses ...... 79 College of Fine and Performing Arts ...... 71 Admission ...... 11 Certificate of Graduate Study Audit Policy ...... 16 in Theatre Practice ...... 72 M.A., Theatre ...... 71 C Master of Music ...... 72 Campbell Library ...... 9 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences ...... 74 Class Attendance ...... 16 Certificate of Advanced Graduate College of Business ...... 25 Study in Mental Health Counseling . . . . . 76 M.B.A., Master of M.A., Mathematics ...... 74 Business Administration ...... 25 M.A., Mental Health Counseling M.S., Accounting ...... 27 and Applied Psychology ...... 75 Specializations ...... 26 Substance Awareness Coordinator College of Communication ...... 29 Certification ...... 76 M.A., Public Relations ...... 29, 30 Course Descriptions ...... 78 M.A., Writing ...... 32 Art ...... 126, 132 College of Education...... 34 Art History ...... 126 Certificates of Graduate Study ...... 64 Biology ...... 78, 140 Ed.D., Educational Leadership ...... 61 Business ...... 79, 81 Ed.S. Educational Services: Chemical Engineering ...... 118 School Psychologist Certification ...... 52 Chemistry...... 139 Graduate Certification Programs ...... 67 Civil Engineering Courses ...... 121 M.A., Educational Technology ...... 36 Communication ...... 82, 88 M.A., Elementary School Teaching ...... 35 Computer Programming ...... 89 M.A., Environmental Education and Computer Science...... 89 Conservation ...... 37 Curriculum and Instruction ...... 108 M.A., Higher Education ...... 38 Dramatic Arts ...... 131 M.A., Learning Disabilities ...... 40 Economics ...... 145 Learning Disabilities Teacher/Consultant Educational Psychology ...... 98 Certification ...... 42 Education of Students with Cognitive M.A., Music Education...... 60 Impairments ...... 95 M.A., Reading Education ...... 44 Educational Administration ...... 101 M.A., School & Public Librarianship ...... 49 Electrical and Computer M.A., School Administration ...... 46, 48 Engineering ...... 124 M.A., School Psychology ...... 51 Elementary Education ...... 92 M.A., Special Education ...... 53 Engineering, General ...... 118 M.A., Student Personnel Services ...... 55 English as a Second Language M.A., Subject Matter Teaching ...... 58 and Bilingual Education ...... 115 M.A., Supervision & Curriculum Environmental Education and Development ...... 56 Conservation ...... 116 M.S., Teaching ...... 42 Finance Courses ...... 80 M.S.T. in Collaborative Teaching (Co-Teach) 44

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Hardware and Computer H Organization Courses ...... 90 Honors Admission ...... 11 Health Education ...... 115 I Higher Education ...... 94 Identification Cards ...... 22 Journalism Courses ...... 87 Immunization and Medical Records ...... 14 Leadership Studies Courses ...... 106 Information Resources ...... 10 Learning Disabilities ...... 96 Institutional Work Study Program (IWS) . . . . . 24 Liberal Arts and Sciences...... 145 Insurance ...... 23 Marketing Courses ...... 82 Mathematics, General ...... 135 N Mechanical Engineering Courses ...... 124 New Jersey CLASS Loan Program ...... 24 MIS Information Processing for Managers Courses ...... 89 O Music - Liberal Arts Program ...... 130 Organization of the University ...... 8 Music - Performing, Composition, P Theory ...... 126 Parking ...... 23 Music Education ...... 111 Payment Plans ...... 14 Music History and Appreciation...... 130 Photography Courses ...... 133 Operations Research ...... 82 Program Transfers ...... 13 Paleontology ...... 140 Provost, Office of ...... 9 Physical Sciences ...... 137 Physics ...... 137 R Psychology...... 140, 142, 143, 144 Registration Procedures ...... 14 Reading Education ...... 109 Repeating a Course...... 17 School and Public Librarianship ...... 133 Requirements for a Graduate Degree ...... 17 School Public Relations ...... 118 Resident and Recreation Science Education ...... 114 Center Assistantships...... 23 Social Psychology ...... 142 Returned Check Charge ...... 23 Special Education ...... 95 Rowan University at Camden ...... 10 Student Personnel Services ...... 100 S Theory Methodology and Scholarship Programs ...... 24 Applications Courses ...... 91 Alumni ...... 24 Credit by Examination ...... 19 MST ...... 24 D Seminar and Research ...... 19 Directions to the University ...... 165 Senior Privileges ...... 17 Stafford Loans...... 24 E Educational Opportunity T Fund Graduate Grant (EOF) ...... 24 Teacher Certification Programs ...... 14 Tuition and Fees ...... 21 F Faculty ...... 146 V Federal College Work Study (FWS) ...... 24 Veterans’ Benefits...... 24 Financial Aid Programs ...... 24 W Full-Time Status ...... 15 Withdrawal System ...... 16 G Grading System ...... 15 Graduate Assistantships...... 23 Graduate Programs ...... 4

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