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University of Southern Maine Graduate Catalog 2002-2003 University of SouthernMaine Gorham mailing address: University of Southern Maine, 37 College Avenue, Gorham, Maine 04038-1083 Portland mailing address: University of Southern Maine, P.O.Box 9300, Portland, Maine 04104-9300 Lewiston-Auburn mailing address: Lewiston-AuburnCollege, 51 Westminster Street, Lewiston, Maine 04240 The University's main telephone number: (207) 780-4141 or 1-800-800-4876; 1TY (207) 780-5646 Lewiston-AuburnCollege (207) 753-6500 Web site: www.usm.maine.edu University of Maine System Board of Trustees J. Duke Albanese, Commissioner of Education, State House Station 23, Augusta, Maine 04333- 0023, 624-6620 Ryan J. Anderson, !51 Noyes Street, Portland, Maine 04103, 874-6569 Judith W.Andruc ki, P.O. Box 7120,Lewiston, Maine 04243-7120, 777-4600 Gregory G. Cyr, P.O. Box 256,Portage, Maine 04768, 435-4393 P. James Dowe, Jr., Bangor Savings Bank, P.O. Box 930,Bangor, Maine 04402-0930, 942-5211 Edward A. Fox, 413 Pulpit Rock Road, Cape Elizabeth, Maine 04107,767-70 11 Albert B. Glickman, 888 Shore Road, Cape Elizabeth, Maine 04107-1511, 799-6700 Charles L. Johnson, III, Kennebec Tool & Die, Inc., RR 12,Box 1200,Augusta, Maine 04330, 626-0188 William D. Johnson, 76 Simpson Road, Saco, Maine 04072,284-1934 Barry D. McCrum, P.O. Box 503, Mars Hill, Maine 04758,764-1340 Donald L. McDowell, vice chair; 58 Chadwick Street, Portland, Maine 04102,774-0374 James D. Mullen, chair; Creative Print Services, P.O. Box 1239, Bangor, Maine 04401-1239, 947-2250 Sandra K. Prescott, HCR 70,Box 400B,Bucks Harbor, Machiasport, Maine 04655, 546-7006 Wickham Skinner, 22 Northome Cove Road, Te nants Harbor, Maine 04860,372-6219 Margaret A. Weston, I 06 Tidewater Lane, Yarmouth, Maine 04096, 846-6028 Lynde! J. Wishcamper, 177 High Street, Portland, Maine 04 101,774-6989 Office of the Chancellm; 107 Maine Avenue, Bangm; Maine 04401,207-973-3200 Joseph Westphal, Chancellor Jim Breece, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Joanne Yastremski, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Mary Ann Haas, Associate Vice Chancellor David Wilson, Director of Facilities Tracy B. Bigney, Executive Director of Human Resources Frank Gerry, Director of Labor Relations Kelley Wiltbank, University Counsel The University of SouthernMaine is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges which accredits schools and colleges in six New England states. Membership in theAssociation indicates that the institution has been carefully evaluated and found to meet standards agreed upon by qualified educators. The University of Southern Maine shall not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship status, age, disability, or veterans status in employment, education, and all other areas of the University. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Questions and complaints about discrimination in any area of the University should be directed to the campus compliance officer, 7 College Avenue, (207) 780- 5094ffTY (207) 780-5646. Inquiries or complaints about discrimination in employment or education may also be referred to the Maine Human Rights Commission. Inquiries or complaints about discrimination in employment may be referred to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. 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Accordingly, readers of this catalog should inquire as to whether any such revi­ sions, amendments or changes have been made since the date of publication. The University reserves the right to cancel course offerings,to set minimum and maximum size of classes, to change designated instruc­ tors in courses, and to make decisions affecting the academic standing of anyone participating in a course or program offeredby the University of Southern Maine. The University of Southern Maine supports the efforts of secondary school officials and governing bodies to have their schools achieve regional accredited status to provide reliable assurance of the quality of educational preparation of its applicants for admission. Campus Safety and Security The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998 requires universities to disclose three years of statistics regarding campus crime, including offcampus buildings the University owns, and on public property adjacent to cam­ pus in Portland, Gorham, and Lewiston. The USM report (Safety and Security Information Report) also includes policies for campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes and sexual assaults, and other related matters. A copy may be obtained by accessing the following Web address: www.usm.maine.edu/po­ lice/safetyreport.htm or by calling the Office of Community Standards at (207) 780-5242 to request a paper copy. 2 Table of Contents Academic Calendar ........................................................................................... 4 The University .................................................................................................. 5 Admissions ....................................................................................................... 7 Financial Information ...................................................................................... 10 Student Financial Aid ...................................................................................... 16 University Life and Student Services .............................................................. 19 Academic Policies ........................................................................................... 27 Degree Programs School of Applied Science, Engineering, and Technology Computer Science .................................................................................. 33 Applied Immunology and Molecular Biology ......................... ............... 37 Manufacturing Systems .......................................................................... 41 College of Arts and Sciences American and New England Studies ................................................ ...... 46 Creative Writing ..................................................................................... 51 Social Work ............................................................................................ 52 Statistics ................................................................................................. 58 School of Business Business Administration................................... ...................................... 66 Accounting ............................................................................................. 68 College of Education and Human Development Adult Education ..................................................................................... 85 Counselor Education .............................................................................. 87 Educational Leadership .......................................................................... 93 Literacy Education ................................................................................. 96 School Psychology ................................................................................. 99 Special Education ................................................................................. 100 Extended Teacher Education Program .................................................. 102 University of Maine School of Law Law (Juris Doctor) ............................................................................... 122 Lewiston-Auburn College Occupational Therapy .......................................................................... 124 College of Nursing and Health Professions Nursing ................................................................................................ 131