2010-2012 Graduate Catalog
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Graduate Catalog 2010 – 2012 PO Box 5838 – Winona, MN 55987-5838 1-800-DIAL-WSU (507) 457-5000 www.winona.edu Winona State University is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System The University reserves the right to change any provision or requirement at any time. The provisions of this publication are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the student and WSU. WSU retains the right to make changes in programs, course offerings, policies, graduation requirements, tuition, fees, and refunds without notice and at any time. The University reserves the right to make changes of an editorial nature to correct or amend the text of this catalog. Welcome! It is my pleasure to welcome you to Winona State University! I have been here five years now, and I am more excited than ever about what we have to offer our students and the community we serve. You are joining a university that has embraced several themes that enrich our shared world and that will prepare you to make a difference wherever you go and whatever you do. As the 2010 academic year begins, we will celebrate the opening of our Integrated Wellness Center and a new residence hall complex. Health and wellness in our individual lives, in our working relationships, and in our environment are all important values of ours. We are a tobacco- free campus. We signed the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment and, thereby, pledged to reduce the From Minneapolis/St. Paul impact of our campus on the environment and to become, in time, carbon neutral. WSU is truly Take U.S. Hwy. 61 south into Winona. Stay on 61 to Huff Street. Turn left on Huff; then take “Going Green.” a right on Sarnia Street. Turn left onto Main Street at four-way stop. Cross the railroad tracks, go one block, turn left on Mark Street. You are on campus. WSU is recognized as a national leader in higher From the west via Interstate 90 education. We continually strive for inclusive excellence in every aspect of University life. Our Take I-90 east to the Hwy. 43 North exit (252). Turn left on Hwy. 43, which brings you into mission is to educate and enlighten our citizenry as Winona. At the traffic light, take a left on Hwy. 17 (Homer Rd.) and go to the next traffic light. a distinctive institution: A community of learners Turn left on U.S. Hwy. 14/61. Follow 61 to Huff Street. Turn right on Huff; then take a right improving our world. I encourage you to become on Sarnia Street. Turn left on Main Street at four-way stop. Cross the railroad tracks, go one You are on campus. familiar with our mission statement. You will see block, turn left on Mark Street. it on banners all around campus. Pause a moment From La Crosse, Madison, Milwaukee, Chicago as you walk by those banners—now carrying our sesquicentennial flame—and think about how you Take Interstate 90/94 west to La Crosse and into Minnesota. Take the “to Winona” exit on can help us become a community of learners who U.S. Hwy. 61 and follow into Winona. Stay on 61 to Huff Street. Turn right on Huff; then take can, indeed, make a difference in the lives of others. a right on Sarnia Street. Turn right onto Main Street at four-way stop. Cross the railroad tracks, You are on campus. I believe that this mission will inspire you and guide go one block, turn left on Mark Street. you as you undertake your exciting journey at WSU. From Rochester, Owatonna, Mankato, and other communities Via U.S. Hwy. 14. You are joining WSU as we undertake a grand Take U.S. Hwy. 14 east into Winona. Turn right on U.S. Hwy. 14/61. Follow 61 to Huff challenge to prepare our students for life in the 21st Street. Turn left on Huff; then take a right on Sarnia Street. Turn left on Main Street at four- You are on campus. century, to explore what you will need to know as way stop. Cross the railroad tracks, go one block, turn left on Mark Street. you prepare for life in a rapidly changing world, and to design new ways to join you in that journey. By our own actions and how we live out our values, we want to show you what it means to live responsible, productive, and creative lives, inspired by what we learn and by the people we meet. I hope your time at WSU will be both challenging and inspiring. May your time here offer you many wonderful experiences that you will cherish in the years to come, as you, in turn, reach out to enrich the lives of others. Best regards, WINONA, MINNESOTA Judith A. Ramaley President Broadway (6th) St First EAST CAMPUS Congregational Central Church Harriet St Lutheran Bldg Sanborn (8th) St Church A Bldg 8 Alumni Hu St 11 B House 9 Washington St Wabasha (7th) St Winona St Stark Richards Conway Hall 10 Hall Main Campus Hall Science Maxwell Hall MAP & WELCOME! Johnson St King (9th) St Laboratory Admissions Morey Center Hall Shepard 7 Hall Cathedral Admissions Main St of the Sacred ONE-WAY Pasteur House 17 Watkins Parking Sanborn (8th) St Heart Hall Hall 18 6 Main St Lucas Phelps Hall Hall Wabasha Prentiss 5 Recreation Somsen Howard (10th) StNewman Hall 4 12 Center Hall Center St Ctr Gildemeister Gazebo Kryzsko Hall Memorial Commons Winona Hall Clock Gold Parking Lafayette St 19 Silver Parking Performing Arts Center King (9th) St Purple Parking Metered Parking Sheehan Hall Integrated Shuttle Bus Stop WEST CAMPUS Mark (11th) St Minné Wellness 20 Hall Complex Accessible Entrance Darrell W (2010) Emergency Intercom MAIN CAMPUS 3 Krueger Library Johnson St New Residence Howard (10th) St Gold Lots Maxwell Hall: Conference Center; Children’s Hall (2010) 2 1. Gold Main Lot Center; Warrior Hub; Career Services; New Residence 1 2. Gold Library Lot Future Hall (2010) Belleview (12th) Bike/PedestrianSt 3. Gold Minné Lot Department of Health, Exercise & Tunnel Facilities 4. Gold 24 Hour Lot Services Utility 5. Gold King Street Lot Rehabilitative Sciences; and administrative BP Plant Huff 14 6. Gold Pasteur Lot offices. Center Mark (11th) St 7. Gold Winona Street Lot Kwik 13 8. Gold Central Lutheran Lot Trip 9. Gold Stark Lot Stark Hall: College of Nursing and Health Loughrey 16 10. Gold Maxwell Lot Sarnia St Field Maxwell 15 11. Gold First Congregational Lot Sciences, Nursing, Composite Materials Field Amtrak Station 12. Gold Cathedral Lot Verizon Engineering, Science Laboratory Center Stadium Purple Lots Greenhouses Belleview (12th) St 13. Purple Main Street Lot Alumni House: Emeriti Center 22 Facilities 14. Purple Johnson Street Lot Garages 15. Purple Belleview Lot Somsen Hall: College of Business; Business 21 Mill St 16. Purple Severson Lot Winona St Administration, Economics, Finance, Foreign Silver Lots Languages, Marketing, and administrative 17. North Silver Winona Street Lot 18. North Silver King Street Lot Washington St Sarnia St Center St offices. 19. North Silver Kryzsko Lot Johnson St 20. South Silver Turnaround Lot Phelps Hall: Mass Communication and Psychology, 21.Layayette South St Silver Sarnia Street Lake Park Dr Main St 22. South Silver Huff Street Television Studio Walnut St Pasteur Hall: College of Science & Engineering, Mill St Minné Hall: College of Liberal Arts; English, History, EAST CAMPUS Biology, Chemistry, Geoscience, and Physics Philosophy, Political Science, Social Work, and Watkins Hall: Computer Science and Art Bldg Sociology A Bldg Conway Hall: Women’s residence hall Kryzsko Commons: Student Center, Jack Kane Dining B Shepard Hall: Co-ed residence hall Center Morey Hall: Co-ed residence hall Sheehan Hall: Women’s residence hall Richards Hall: Co-ed residence hall Maxwell Field at Alltel Stadium Lucas Hall: Women’s residence hall Wabasha Hall: Fitness Center Prentiss Hall: Men’s residence hall Gildemeister Hall: College of Education; Counselor WEST CAMPUS Education; Education; Educational Foundations, Lourdes Hall: Co-ed residence hall, Residential College Research, and Technology; Mathematics & Statistics; Maria Hall: Co-ed residence hall Special Education Tau Center: Co-ed residence hall, conferencing facility Performing Arts Center: Communication Studies, Music, Theatre and Dance EAST CAMPUS Memorial Hall: Physical Education & Sport Science; WEST CAMPUS University Apartments at East Lake Recreation, Tourism & Therapeutic Recreation; Dance (Franklin and Sarnia Streets): Co-ed residential Studio apartments. Wellness Center: Counseling Center, Student Health Note: All buildings and parking lots accessible to the Darrell W. Krueger Library: Student Support Services, handicapped. All buildings except the Alumni House Tutoring Services, and University Archives are equipped with elevators. iii ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA ROCHESTER CAMPUS CONTENTS CAMPUS MAP ii FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 10 Loans WELCOME Employment iii CONTENTS ACADEMIC POLICIES 10 - 13 Graduate Programs INTRODUCTION 2 - 4 Undergraduate Students in Graduate Courses Historical View Graduate Special Students (Non-degree seeking) WSU Campuses Graduate Assistantships The Communities Time Limitations Academic Mission and Goals Course Credit Expectations of Graduate Students Credit Limitations and Overloads Accreditations and Memberships Transfer of Graduate Credits Academic Programs Grade Point Average (GPA) Outreach and Continuing Education In Progress (IP) Grades WSU-ROCHESTER 4 - 5 Audited Courses Pass/No Credit Courses Independent Study GRADUATE PROGRAMS, DEGREES, AND CERTIFICATES 5 Arranged Classes Internships/Practicums/Clinicals STUDENT LIFE 6 - 9 Drop/Add Policy Dean of Students Course and University Withdrawal Transcript Requests Services Academic and Behavioral Integrity Career Services Graduate Student Appeals Process (general) Counseling