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Graduate Catalog 2012 – 2014 1 The provisions of this publication are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the student and Bowie State University. This catalog serves as the basic document for academic information, for University policies, and for assisting the student to plan for successful completion of all degree requirements. The University reserves the right to make changes in academic and other requirements, fees or charges, tuition, course offerings, course content, programs, policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and requirements at any time during a student’s tenure. However, any necessary changes will be made according to established procedures that protect the integrity of the Institution and the student’s interest and welfare. Even if not printed in this catalog, departmental policies and procedures may still apply. 2 Mickey L. Burnim, Ph.D. President PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Welcome to Bowie State University Congratulations on choosing Bowie State University to pursue your graduate degree! A comprehensive liberal arts university, Bowie State offers 19 master’s degree programs, 12 graduate certificate programs and two doctoral programs. The pursuit of a graduate degree can be one of life’s most exciting and rewarding adventures. This catalog provides an overview of the University and our campus, in addition to a list of programs, courses, requirements, and services that provide the information you will need to make sound decisions about your academic career. It is important that you closely follow the guidelines outlined in the catalog to ensure you are satisfying all requirements for your degree. You will also find general information about campus facilities, student organizations, career services and special programs to make your experience at Bowie State University even more productive and enjoyable. I encourage you to take pride in your university, participate in campus activities, and be involved in athletics events as a bulldog. The foundation of our institution is comprised of a team of dedicated staff, a diverse student body and exceptional faculty members who are here to assist you throughout your educational journey. We strive to make sure our service is firmly rooted in our core values of excellence, civility, integrity, diversity, and accountability. As you commit to achieving your goals at BSU, I wish you a fulfilling experience and look forward to seeing you on campus. Sincerely, Mickey L. Burnim 3 Karen Johnson Shaheed, Esq. Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs MESSAGE FROM THE PROVOST Welcome to Bowie State University (BSU)! The Graduate Catalog is the official listing of the policies and procedures governing graduate education at BSU. In addition, this catalog provides other important information about our degree programs, facilities, internships, and co-curricular activities, all designed to help you cultivate your leadership skills and broaden your intellectual and career horizons. For your review, we also include a listing of our graduate school faculty, where you will find the names of some of the best and most respected professionals in collegiate teaching, research, and service. Our goal is to ensure academic excellence for all students by providing relevant educational, cultural, and social experiences that will prepare you for participation in an ever-changing, global society. In accordance with our mission, our ultimate goal is to provide an environment that fuels your intellectual growth and spurs professional development and life-long learning. We hope that you are ready to be fully engaged in this process. As you plan your course of study, please take the time to read this publication, as it will serve as your guide during your time at the university. We are truly delighted you have chosen to pursue your graduate studies at BSU, and the entire university community joins me in wishing you the very best in your educational pursuits. Sincerely, Karen Johnson Shaheed, Esq. Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs 4 Cosmas U. Nwokeafor, Ph.D. Dean DEAN’S MESSAGE Bowie State University has a long and distinguished history as a member of the University System of Maryland. In 1970, BSU offered its first graduate degree in Elementary Education. Since then the more than 20 programs have been added to the inventory of graduate level programs approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission. We are pleased to present you with this Graduate Catalog for the 2012 – 2014 academic years. Within these pages you will learn about the policies and procedures which govern graduate education. We describe in detail the processes that have to be followed and completed in order for a graduate degree to be earned. We advise you to read and follow the policies in the catalog in order to successfully navigate your degree. If you have any questions about the programs that are detailed and described in the catalog, I ask that you contact either the Graduate School office or the appropriate graduate program coordinator. Sincerely, Cosmas U. Nwokeafor 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS University Policy Statement ........... ............. ............................................. 8 Administrators, Faculty and Staff List ........... ............................................. 9 History ..... ........................ .............. ............. ........................................... 34 Institutional Identity ......... .............. ............. ........................................... 36 Vision ....................... .............. ............. ........................................... 38 Mission .................... .............. ............. ........................................... 39 Core Values ............. .............. ............. ........................................... 39 Institutional Goals ... .............. ............. ........................................... 40 Carnegie Classification ........... ............. ........................................... 40 Academic Accreditation ......... ............. ........................................... 40 University Buildings and Facilities ... ............. ........................................... 41 The Graduate School ....... .............. ............. ........................................... 43 Graduate Council ..... .............. ............. ........................................... 44 General Graduate Admission Requirements . ........................................... 45 Application for Admission ...... ............. ........................................... 45 Admission for Non-Degree Students .... ........................................... 46 Residency Requirements ........ ............. ........................................... 47 Admission of International Students .... ........................................... 57 Registration ...................... .............. ............. ........................................... 59 Veterans Benefits ............. .............. ............. ........................................... 61 Degree Requirements ...... .............. ............. ........................................... 62 Financial Information ....... .............. ............. ........................................... 72 Student Services ............... .............. ............. ........................................... 77 Academic Policies and Procedures .. ............. ........................................... 78 Steps in Completing Degree Requirements ..................................... 88 Office of Alumni Relations .............. ............. ........................................... 89 College of Arts and Sciences ........... ............. ........................................... 91 Department of Communications .......... ........................................... 92 Master of Arts in Organizational Communications ................. 92 Department of Computer Science ........ ........................................... 98 Master of Science in Computer Science .................................. 98 Doctor of Science in Computer Science ................................ 106 Department of English And Modern Languages ............................ 112 Master of Arts in English ............. ......................................... 112 Department of Mathematics .. ............. ......................................... 117 Master of Arts in Applied and Computational Mathematics 117 College of Business .......... .............. ............. ......................................... 120 Master of Business Administration ....................................... 121 Department of Management, Marketing, and Public Administration ........... ......................................... 124 Master of Public Administration . ......................................... 124 Department of Information Systems ... ......................................... 130 6 Master of Science in Management Information Systems ..... 130 College of Education ........ .............. ............. ......................................... 137 Department of Counseling ..... ............. ......................................... 138 Master of Education in School Counseling P-12 .................... 138 Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology .............................. 153 Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling ......................... 170 Certificate in Addictions Counseling……………………………….….177 Master of Arts and Certificate of Advanced Study in School Psychology