University of Rochester Official Bulletin Graduate Studies 2008–2010 The College Arts And Sciences School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Eastman School of Music School of Medicine and Dentistry School of Nursing William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration Margaret Warner Graduate School of Education and Human Development The bulletin was prepared in the spring of 2008. Provisions of this publication are not to be re- garded as an irrevocable contract between the student and the University. The University reserves the right to make changes in its course offerings, degree requirements, regulations and procedures, and fees and expenses as educational and financial considerations require. Information in this bulletin does not apply to the M.D. Program in the School of Medicine and Dentistry. The University of Rochester values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all per- sons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Further, the University com- plies with all applicable nondiscrimination laws in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. Questions on compliance should be directed to the particular school or department and/ or to the University’s Equal Opportunity Coordinator, University of Rochester, P.O. Box 270039, Rochester, New York 14627-0039. Phone: (585) 275-9125. Contents Publications about Graduate Programs .......................................................................................4 Graduate Studies Calendar, 2008–2010 . 6 University Map . 8 Graduate Education at the University of Rochester...........................................................................11 Graduate Student Life . .12 Including housing, health services, International Services Office, security Financial Information . .16 Including tuition and fees, financial aid, and loan programs Graduate Degrees . .20 Regulations and University Policies Concerning Graduate Study . 23 Including registration, grades, disciplinary procedures, degree requirements The College Arts and Sciences . .45 School of Engineering and Applied Sciences........................................................................... 115 Eastman School of Music . 149 School of Medicine and Dentistry . 153 School of Nursing . 199 William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration . 217 Margaret Warner Graduate School of Education and Human Development . 223 Inventory of Registered Programs......................................................................................... 233 University Administration . 239 Index................................................................................................................... 240 3 Course Numbering System 1–99 Noncredit 100–199 Introductory undergraduate courses; no graduate credit 200–299 Junior and senior undergraduate courses; three hours of graduate credit unless otherwise specified 300–399 Undergraduate honors courses; three hours of graduate credit unless otherwise specified 400–489 Master’s first-year-level courses; credit specified with course descriptions; open to undergraduates under certain conditions Credit hours for courses that differ from the above table are given in the course descriptions. Number of Credit Hours to be specified at registration: 490–499 Master’s-level reading and research courses 500–599 Advanced or specialized graduate courses and research; usually for doctoral-level students only 895 Continuation of master’s enrollment 899 Master’s dissertation 985 Leave of absence 990* Summer registration in residence 995 Continuation of doctoral enrollment 999 Doctoral dissertation * 990 is not used by the College. 4 · University of Rochester Graduate Studies Bulletin 2008–2010 Publications about Graduate Programs at the University of Rochester Most colleges and schools of the University publish brochures or Official Bulletins listing faculty, courses, and degree require- ments. In addition, many departments offering graduate pro- grams publish detailed brochures about their courses of study, faculty members, facilities, scholarships, etc. Most graduate programs have valuable information on their departmental Web sites. Requests for departmental brochures and applications should be made to the following: Arts and Sciences Director of Graduate Studies Departmental/Program brochures and online applications Department of __________ University of Rochester Rochester, New York 14627 www.rochester.edu/College Engineering and Applied Sciences Chair Departmental/Program brochures and online applications Department of __________ Institute of Optics brochure University of Rochester Rochester, New York 14627 www.rochester.edu/College Eastman School of Music Director of Admissions Official Bulletin Eastman School of Music (Graduate and undergraduate) 26 Gibbs Street Rochester, New York 14604-2599 www.esm.rochester.edu School of Medicine and Dentistry Senior Associate Dean for Graduate Education Graduate Education in the School of Medicine and Dentistry Biomedical Sciences brochure University of Rochester Medical Center Departmental/Program brochures 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 316 Rochester, New York 14642-8316 E-mail: [email protected] Official Bulletin University of Rochester M.D. and M.D./Ph.D. programs School of Medicine and Dentistry Director of Admissions Elmwood Avenue, Box 601A Rochester, New York 14642-8601 E-mail: [email protected] AMCAS: www.aamc.org School of Nursing Office of Student Affairs Program brochures School of Nursing 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box SON Rochester, New York 14642-8404 (585) 275-2375 www.son.rochester.edu Publications · 5 William E. Simon Graduate School of Admissions Office Business Administration William E. Simon Graduate School of Detailed general brochure and Business Administration brochures for M.B.A., M.S., Executive 304 Schlegel Hall M.B.A., and Ph.D. programs University of Rochester P.O. Box 270107 Rochester, New York 14627-0107 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] or [email protected] Margaret Warner Graduate School of Education Admissions Office and Human Development Margaret Warner Graduate School of Information Guide plus brochures for specific master’s and Education and Human Development doctoral degree programs Dewey Hall University of Rochester P.O. 270425 Rochester, New York 14627-0425 (585) 275-3950 E-mail: [email protected] www.rochester.edu/warner TheOfficial Bulletin: Undergraduate Studies is available from: Director of Undergraduate Admissions University of Rochester P.O. Box 270251 Rochester, New York 14627-0251 Or check our Web site at www.rochester.edu/bulletin. 6 · University of Rochester Graduate Studies Bulletin 2008–2010 Graduate Studies Calendar, 2008–2010* This calendar is prepared far in advance of publication. Please confirm deadlines with department and/or school offices. Fall Semester 2008 July 1 Completed applications for full-time graduate study for the fall semester should be submitted by this date. August 27 Last day to submit two final corrected copies of the dissertation for October 2008 Ph.D. degree. September 2 Classes begin. September 16 Last day for registration and for payment of tuition and fees without late fee. October 6 Fall term break. Classes resume October7. November 15 Completed applications for full-time graduate study for the spring semester should be submitted by this date. November 26 Thanksgiving recess begins at noon. Classes resume December 1. December 12 Reading period begins (optional by College offering course). December 15–21 Final examinations. December 21 Winter recess begins after last examination. Spring Semester 2009 January 13 Last day to submit two final corrected copies of the dissertation for March 2009 Ph.D. degree. January 14 Classes begin. January 19 Martin Luther King Day (classes canceled) January 31 Last day for registration and for payment of tuition and fees without late fee. February 1 Last day to submit applications for admission in order to be considered for fellowships, assistantships, and scholarships for 2009–2010. March 7 Spring recess begins. Classes resume March16. April 17 Last day to hold doctoral qualifying examinations in the spring semester. April 22 Last day for final doctoral oral and master’s comprehensive oral examinations for May 2009 degree. April 27 Last day to submit two final corrected copies of the dissertation for May 2009 Ph.D. degree. April 30 Reading period begins (optional by College offering course). May 4–11 Final examinations. May 15–17 Commencement weekend. June 14 for the Simon School. * Except for Ph.D. deadlines, these dates do not apply to the William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration, which operates on a quarter-system calendar (www.simon.rochester.edu) or to the Eastman School of Music (www.rochester.edu/eastman) Graduate Studies Calendar · 7 Fall Semester 2009 July 1 Completed applications for full-time graduate study for the fall semester should be submitted by this date. August 26 Last day to submit two final corrected copies of the dissertation for October 2009 Ph.D. degree. September 1 Classes begin. September 15 Last day for registration and for payment of tuition and fees without late fee. October 5 Fall term break begins. Classes resume October 6. November 15 Completed applications for full-time graduate study for the spring semester should be submitted by this date.