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SOUTHWEST TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY 1983-85 Graduate Bulletin luate School Checklist For Reference of checklist items, and see sections on Admission Policies for full details. WHERE TO DO IT WHEN TO DO IT/COMMENTS Office of Graduate Submit by following deadlines: Not to be taken Studies and Research Fall Semester July 15 Spring Semester Dec. 1 Summer Session I April 15 Summer Session II June 1 from inis iiorary All colleges attended Schools must mail transcripts to SWT Graduate School by: Fall Semester July 15 Spring Semester Dec. 1 Summer Session I April 15 Summer Session II June 1 □ Take the GRE (Graduate Secure application at testing Prior to semester of applica Record Exam); Business center of most colleges and tion. Scores must be received Admin, majors must take universities by end of first long semester of the GMAT (Graduate your enrollment. Management Admission Test). □ Confer with graduate Departmental graduate In the semester that you adviser and plan a adviser are admitted. degree outline. □ Sign official degree outline. Office of Graduate At earliest opportunity during Studies and Research the first semester of attendance. □ Submit thesis proposal. Office of Graduate Before beginning formal thesis Studies and Research research. □ Pay diploma fee. In registration line (fees) or Beginning of semester of cashier's window planned graduation. □ Apply for graduation. Office of Graduate See official University Studies and Research Calendar for required deadlines. □ Remove any incomplete Departmental office No later than 10 days prior to grades. (Course Instructor) graduation. □ Take comprehensive exam. Departmental graduate adviser Generally during final semester with report due in Graduate Office no later than 10 days prior to graduation. □ Verify that degree Office of Graduate Approximately midway through requirements have been Studies and Research your final semester. (No course fulfilled. more than six years old may be counted toward a master's degree.) □ Obtain cap and gown. SWT Bookstore Prior to commencement. □ Attend graduation. (Or request *Office of Graduate Comply with instructions absence permit*) Studies and Research mailed to all candidates. REMEMBER: NO PERSON IS OFFICIALLY IN A GRADUATE PROGRAM AT SOUTHWEST TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY UNTIL THAT PERSON HAS A SIGNED OFFICIAL DEGREE OUTLINE. ANY COURSE TAKEN PRIOR TO ADMISSION TO GRADUATE SCHOOL MAY NOT BE APPLIED TOWARD A DEGREE WITHOUT PERMISSION OF THE DEAN OF GRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH. Note: The SWT Office of Graduate Studies and Research is located in Room 132, j. C. Kellam Bldg. 1983-85 Graduate Bulletin Southwest Texas State University San Marcos, Texas member of The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. The American Chemical Society. The Association of State Colleges and Universities. The Association of Texas Colleges and Universities. The Association of Texas Graduate Schools. The Council of Graduate Schools in the United States. The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Bulletin (USPS 075-160) Southwest Texas State University San Marcos, Texas 78666 Vol.XLIX, No. 4, April 1983 Published four times a year in January, February, March and April. Second class postage paid at San Marcos, Texas. No person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under, any program or activity sponsored by Southwest Texas State University on any basis prohibited by applicable law, including, but not limited to, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, or handicap. While this bulletin was prepared using the most current information at the time of publication, all information is subject to change without notice or obligation. 2 Board of Regents Texas State University System John S. Cargile, Chairman (1987)...............................................................................San Angelo, Texas Bernard G. Johnson, Vice-Chairman (1 9 8 7 )............................................................. Houston, Texas Lee Drain (1 9 8 9 )..........................................................................................................................Dallas, Texas Ruben M. Escobedo (1989)...........................................................................................San Antonio, Texas Katherine S. Lowry (1989).........................................................................................................Austin, Texas W. C. Pferry (1987)............................................................................................................................. Waco, Texas Hollis W. Smith (1985)...................................................................................................... San Marcos, Texas Philip G. Warner (1985).........................................................................................................Houston, Texas Bill Wright (1985)....................................................................................................................... Houston, Texas Lamar G. Urbanovsky, Executive Director University Administration Robert L. Hardesty, President T h e E x e c u t iv e C o u n c i l Robert L. Hardesty, B.A. ........................................................President Michael L. Abbott, Ph.D. Executive Assistant to the President Leatha F. Miloy, Ph.D. Special Assistant to the President Lee Hudman, B .B .A ........... Executive Director of Development and Alumni Affairs Theodore J. Marek, C.P.A. ..................Vice President for Finance and Management Allan Watson, Ph.D .......... Vice President for University Affairs Susan W. Wittig, P h .D .. Vice President for Academic Affairs A c a d e m ic D e a n s John W. Bardo, Ph.D .........................................................................Dean of the School of Liberal Arts James J. Garland, Ed.D....................................................................... Dean of the School of Education Don C. Green, Ph.D .............................................................Dean of the Schools of Applied Arts and Technology and Health Professions J. Ralph Harrel, Ed.D.....................................................................Dean of the School of Fine Arts and Communication Ed D. Roach, Ph.D ....................................................................................Dean of the School of Business J. Michael Willoughby, Ed.D.......................................... Dean of Graduate Studies and Research Willard C. Young, Ph.D........................................................................... Dean of the School of Science Any student with difficulty in gaining access to a classroom should identify himself either at registra tion to the chair of each department in which he takes a course or to each of his instructors on the first day of class. 3 Contents Regents, Administration...........................................................................................................................................................2 Official University Calendar................................................................................................................................................4 General Information................................................................................................................................................................ 6 Admission Policies General Admission Policies..........................................................................................................................................9 Admission Documents...................................................................................................................................................12 Categories of Admission................................................................................................................................................14 Graduate Student Advisement..................................................................................................................................16 Registration and Course C re d it........................................................................................................................................16 Grading Policies and Academic Requirements.........................................................................................................20 Degree Information................................................................................................................................................................ 22 Graduate Degrees Offered at S W T ...............................................................................................................................25 Certification Instructions.....................................................................................................................................................28 Fees and Expenses Deposits and Registration Fees..................................................................................................................................28 Additional Fees and Information...............................................................................................................................32 Refund of Fees...................................................................................................................................................................35 Financial Assistance................................................................................................................................................................36