Ball State University Graduate Catalog 2005–2007
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BALL STATE UNIVERSITY GRADUATE CATALOG 2005–2007 BALL STATE UNIVERSITY BULLETIN (USPS 040-660) Volume LXXX, Number 2 Spring 2005 Ball State University Bulletin published four times a year by Ball State University, 2000 W. University Avenue, Muncie, Indiana 47306. Entered as periodicals matter December 10, 1932, at the post office at Muncie, Indiana 47302, under the act of August 24, 1912. Periodicals postage paid at Muncie, Indiana 47302. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Graduate School, Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47306. Ball State University provides equal opportunity in employment and in its educa- tion programs, activities, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, ancestry, or age. It also takes affirma- tive action to employ and advance minorities, women, Vietnam-era veterans, dis- abled veterans, and other disabled persons. 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The information presented here, correct at the time of publication, is subject to change. 2520-05 uc INFORMATION DIRECTORY For more information about Ball State University and its programs, visit www.bsu.edu or call (area code 765): Admissions, Registration Information, Dean, Graduate School Transfer of Credit 285-1301 Application for Graduation Dean, Graduate School 285-1300 Careers Career Center 285-1522 Fees, Resident Status Bursar LU B31 285-1645 Financial Aid Director of Scholarships and Financial Aid LU 245 285-5600 Graduate Assistantships and Dean, Graduate School Doctoral Assistantships 285-1300 Housing Assistant Dean of Students for Housing LA N10 285-8011 International Student Programs Director, International Student Programs International Center 285-5422 Off-Campus Classes Dean, School of Extended Education 285-1581 Program Advising Departmental Advisors (a list of departmental advisors is available through the Graduate Office) 285-1300 Student Records, Grades Registrar 285-1722 Teacher Licensing Director of Educational Licenses TC 903 285-1168 Transcripts Registrar 285-1722 Veterans’ Affairs Veterans’ Affairs Certifying Official LU B7 210 285-5736 ii CONTENTS ii Information Directory 14 Admission of International Students vi Calendar 15 Procedures for Earning a ix Statement of Student Master’s Degree Responsibility 15 Graduate Advising 15 Registration 1 The University 16 Research Plans 1 Mission 19 Grading System 1 History 20 Retention in a Master’s Degree Program 3 The Graduate School 20 Withdrawal from a Course 3 Objective of Graduate Study 21 Complete Withdrawal from the 3 Graduate Education Committee University 4 General Information 22 Application for Graduation 4 Graduate Record Examination 22 Time Allowed for a Master’s or 4 Graduate Academic Load Specialist Degree 5 Course Numbering 23 Transfer and Extension Work 5 Statement on Demonstrated 24 Special Cases Proficiency in English 24 Double Major 5 Application for Graduation 24 Second Master’s Degree 5 Commencement Degrees 24 Undergraduates and Graduate 5 Student Academic Ethics Work and Attendance Policies 25 Checklist for the Master’s Degree 8 Master’s Degrees 26 Specialist in Education 8 Master of Arts Degree Degree (EdS) 9 Master of Arts in Education 30 Checklist for the Specialist in Degree Education Degree 9 Master of Science Degree 31 Doctoral Degrees 10 Application for Admission 31 Admission Requirements 11 Application Deadline 32 Doctoral Program Requirements 11 Standards for Admission 39 Checklist for Doctoral Degrees 12 Conditional Admission 12 Fresh Start Admission 41 Fees and Expenses 12 Admission as a Nondegree 43 Financial Assistance Student 44 Educational Services 13 Admission to Certificate 44 Research Facilities Programs 49 Student Services 14 Retention in Nondegree Status 52 Appendix iii 52 Accreditation and Professional 154 Department of Theatre Memberships and Dance 54 Interdepartmental Programs 157 College of Sciences and Humanities 56 College of Applied Sciences 157 Interdepartmental Programs and Technology 157 Asian Studies 56 Department of Family and 157 Science Consumer Sciences 160 Social Studies 63 Department of Industry and 160 Department of Anthropology Technology 165 Department of Biology 66 School of Nursing 172 Department of Chemistry 69 Physical Education, Sport, 176 Department of Computer and Exercise Science Science 79 Fisher Institute for Wellness 181 Department of Criminal Justice and Gerontology and Criminology 86 College of Architecture and 181 Department of English Planning 193 Department of Geography 87 Department of Architecture 197 Department of Geology 94 Department of Landscape 200 Department of History Architecture 208 Department of Mathematical 98 Department of Urban Planning Sciences 216 Center for Medical Education 106 Miller College of Business 218 Department of Modern 109 Department of Accounting Languages and Classics 112 Department of Economics 221 Department of Natural 113 Department of Finance and Resources and Insurance Environmental Management 115 Information Systems and 226 Department of Philosophy and Operations Management Religious Studies 121 Department of Marketing and 227 Department of Physics and Management Astronomy 124 College of Communication, 233 Department of Physiology and Health Science Information, and Media 240 Department of Political Science 124 Interdepartmental 246 Department of Psychological 124 Department of Science Communication Studies 250 Department of Social Work 127 Center for Information and 251 Department of Sociology Communication Sciences 253 Department of Speech 132 Department of Journalism Pathology and Audiology 138 Department of Telecommunications 261 Teachers College 263 Educational License Office 141 College of Fine Arts 264 License Renewal 141 Department of Art 265 Requirements for 143 School of Music Administrative Licenses iv 253 Building Level Administrator 291 Department of Educational 266 Requirements for School Studies Services Licenses 310 Department of Elementary 267 Requirements for Special Education Education Licenses 316 Department of Special 268 Department of Counseling Education Psychology and Guidance 324 Faculty and Administrative Services Personnel 277 Department of Educational Leadership 349 Honorary Degrees 283 Department of Educational Psychology 354 Index v CALENDAR FALL SEMESTER, August 22, 2005–December 17, 2005 August 18, Thursday, Residence halls open at 9 A.M. (for new students) August 19, Friday, Faculty meetings. Academic year for faculty begins. August 22, Monday, UNIVERSITY CLASSES FOR FALL SEMESTER BEGIN. August 26, Friday, Late registration and change-of-course end. September 5, Monday, Labor Day recess. NO CLASSES. September 22, Thursday, First course-withdrawal period ends. October, Sunday–Tuesday, (to be determined) Fall break-NO CLASSES. (Exception: Off- campus evening classes DO meet) October 19, Wednesday, Last course-withdrawal period ends. November 22, Tuesday, Night classes do meet. November 23–26, Wednesday–Saturday, Thanksgiving recess. NO CLASSES. November 27, Sunday, Residence halls open at 9 A.M. November 28, Monday, Classes resume. December 10, Saturday, Final examination day for Saturday classes. December 12, Monday, Last meeting day for regular classes. December 13–17 Tuesday–Saturday, Final examination period. December 17, Saturday, Fall semester ends. December 18, Sunday, December Commencement. December 18, Sunday, Residence halls close at 6 P.M. December 21, Wednesday, Grades due at noon. December 18–January 9, 2006, Semester break. SPRING SEMESTER, January 9, 2006–May 5, 2006 January 8, Sunday, Residence halls open at 9 A.M. January 9, Monday, UNIVERSITY CLASSES FOR SPRING SEMESTER BEGIN. Late registration and change-of-course accepted. January 13, Friday, Late registration and change-of-course end. January 16, Monday, Martin Luther King Jr. Day recess—NO CLASSES February 9, Thursday, First course-withdrawal period ends. March 4, Saturday, Residence halls close at 8 A.M. March 4, Saturday, Saturday classes meet. March 5–11, Sunday–Saturday, Spring break. March 12, Sunday, Residence halls open at 9 A.M. March 13, Monday, University classes resume. March 16, Thursday, Last course withdrawal period ends. April 28, Friday, Last meeting day for regular classes. April 29, Saturday, Final examination day for Saturday classes. May 1–5, Monday–Friday, Final examination period. May 5, Friday, Spring semester ends. May 6, Saturday, May Commencement. May 6, Saturday, Residence halls close at 6 P.M. May 9, Tuesday, Grades due at noon. vi SUMMER SEMESTER, May 15, 2006–July 22, 2006 May 14, Sunday, Residence halls open at 9 A.M. May 15, Monday, UNIVERSITY CLASSES FOR SUMMER SEMESTER BEGIN. Late registration and change-of-course accepted. May 19, Friday, Late registration and change-of-course end. May 29, Monday, Memorial Day recess. NO CLASSES. June 6, Tuesday, First course-withdrawal period ends. June 23, Friday, Last course-withdrawal period ends. July 4, Tuesday, Independence Day recess. NO CLASSES. July 22, Saturday, Summer semester ends. July 22, Saturday, July Commencement. July 22, Saturday, Residence halls close at 6 P.M. July 25, Tuesday, Grades due at noon. July 24–August 16, Summer Extended Period. FIRST SUMMER SESSION, May 15, 2006–June 16, 2006 May 14, Sunday, Residence halls open at 9 A.M. May 15, Monday, UNIVERSITY CLASSES FOR FIRST SUMMER BEGIN. Late registration and change-of-course accepted.