Murray State University GRADUATE BULLETIN 2008 — 2010 Murray State University Office of the Provost Murray, Kentucky For more information please contact the Graduate Admissions Office at 270-809-3779 or either of the following offices at 1-800-272-4MSU: Ext 2 — Admissions Ext 3 — Financial Aid or visit the Murray State University website at www.murraystate.edu Copies of the catalog may be obtained by contacting Admissions Murray State University 113 Sparks Hall Murray KY 42071-3312 270-809-3741 or 1-800-272-4678 Accreditations Institutional Accreditation Murray State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; telephone number 404-679-4501) to award associate, bachelor, master and specialist degrees. State Accreditation Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board Program Accreditations AACSB-International—­The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (undergraduate and graduate) Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (undergraduate) American Chemical Society (undergraduate) American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (undergraduate and graduate) American Veterinary Medical Association (undergraduate) Applied Science Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (undergraduate and graduate) Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education of the American Dietetics Association (undergraduate and graduate) Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (undergraduate) Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (undergraduate and graduate) Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (graduate - nurse anesthetist) Council on Social Work Education (undergraduate) Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (undergraduate) Masters in Psychology Accreditation Council (graduate - clinical) National Association of Schools of Art and Design (undergraduate) National Association of Schools of Music (undergraduate and graduate) National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (undergraduate and graduate) National Kitchen and Bath Association (undergraduate) Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (undergraduate) Facility Accreditation American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (Breathitt Veterinary Center) Murray State University Bulletin General Catalog Edition Volume LXXV, August 2008 Published by Murray State University, PO Box 9, Murray, Kentucky 42071-0009. The contents of this publication are subject to change. Anyone desiring current information and data should contact the appropriate representative of the university for accurate and up-to-date information. Murray State University reserves the right to modify or change any rule, regulation, fee or policy stated herein. This reservation includes, but is not limited to, the right to modify or change any academic program, subject to any limitations imposed by state law. For additional policies, procedures and information, faculty, staff and students are advised to consult all official university publications, such as the Faculty Handbook, Schedule of Fees, Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual, Student Life Handbook, and the Murray State University Bulletins. It is the responsibility of each member of the faculty and staff and each student to be aware of and comply with these policies and procedures. Cover: Original drawing of Pogue Library entrance by Joe Rigsby ii Contents 1 The University .......................................................................................................................1 2 Admission and Registration ................................................................................................13 3 General Degree Requirements .............................................................................................27 4 College of Business and Public Affairs ...............................................................................35 5 College of Education ...........................................................................................................47 6 College of Health Sciences and Human Services................................................................69 7 College of Humanities and Fine Arts ..................................................................................77 8 College of Science, Engineering and Technology ...............................................................87 9 School of Agriculture ..........................................................................................................97 10 Center for Continuing Education and Academic Outreach ...............................................101 11 Graduate Faculty ...............................................................................................................103 12 Course Descriptions ..........................................................................................................109 Index ..................................................................................................................................165 Statement of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Murray State University does not discriminate on grounds of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran’s status in providing any educational or other benefits services of Murray State University to students or those applying for admission at Murray State University. Murray State University attempts to provide equal opportunity in all areas of student admissions, financial aid, employment, and placement and provides upon request, reasonable accommoda- tion including auxiliary aids and services necessary to afford individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in all programs and activities. For information regarding nondiscrimination policies contact the Office of Equal Opportunity, 270-809-3155. The University reserves the right to cancel any course for which there is insufficient enrollment and make any other policy changes or adjustments in the Bulletin which are deemed necessary. This Bulletin is effective at the beginning of fall semester 2008. A new Bulletin is published every two years. Student degree programs must be based on the most current Bulletin available at the time the student enrolls in their first course. A course is valid for eight years, beginning with the date the student initially enrolls in the class. Program plans must be completed within the student’s first semester of graduate studies. The program plan lists required courses as printed in the Bulletin and any changes must be recorded on the required form with all the required signatures as printed on the program form. See page 32 for degree and course expiration information. iii Graduate Academic Programs Agriculture ..............................................................................................98 Psychology, Clinical .............................................................................85 Biology ....................................................................................................89 Psychology, General ..............................................................................85 Business Administration .........................................................................37 Public Administration ............................................................................81 Business Administration/Accounting Option .........................................38 Pupil Personnel, Director of ..................................................................62 Business Administration/E-Business Option ..........................................39 Reading and Writing ..............................................................................58 Career and Technical Education .............................................................51 School Administration ...........................................................................61 Chemistry ................................................................................................90 School Counseling .................................................................................65 Clinical Nurse Specialist Certificate .......................................................72 School Psychology Certificate ...............................................................66 Counseling, Standard Certificate ............................................................66 School Safety Endorsement Certificate .................................................59 Creative Writing ......................................................................................80 School Superintendent Certificate ..........................................................63 Economics ...............................................................................................41 Secondary Education .............................................................................53 Economics with Emphasis in Finance ....................................................41 Biology Specialization.......................................................................89 Education Rank I Classification ......................................54, 57, 58, 60, 66 Business and Marketing Specialization .............................................53 Education Rank II Classification