Youngstown State University Bulletin Graduate Edition 2008–2010 Effective August 2008 Youngstown, Ohio Youngstown State University reserves the right to change without notice any statement in this bulletin concerning, but not limited to, rules, policies, tuition, fees, curricula, and courses. Youngstown State University is committed to a campus environment that values all individu- als and groups, and to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons without regard to sex, race, religion, color, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expres- sion, handicap/disability, or identification as a disabled and/or Vietnam Era veteran. The Univer- sity is also committed to the principles of affirmative action and acts in accordance with state and federal laws. Inquiries should be addressed to Youngstown State University’s director of Equal Opportu- nity and Diversity, who is responsible for coordinating the University’s programs for compliance. 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Youngstown State University Graduate Bulletin VOlUmE 75 ISSUE 1 (2008–2009) EffEcTIVE AUgUST 2008 School of Graduate Studies and Research Youngstown State University One University Plaza Youngstown, OH 44555 Contents Ohio Board of Regents, YSU Board of Trustees, and Executive Officers 4 Academic calendar 2008–2009 5 General Information 7 Research at YSU 26 The School of graduate Studies and Research 30 Student fees, charges, and fines 43 State Residency Status 50 financial Assistance 54 course Numbering System, Abbreviations, and Reference marks 58 graduate Programs 59 Doctor of Education in Educational leadership 59 Doctor of Physical Therapy 63 master of Arts in American Studies 65 master of Arts in Art Education 68 master of Arts in Economics 71 master of Arts in English 73 master of Arts in financial Economics 77 master of Arts in History 79 master of Business Administration 82 master of computing and Information Systems 85 master of fine Arts in creative Writing 87 master of Health and Human Services 91 master of music 94 master of Public Health 99 master of Science in Biology 102 master of Science in chemistry 105 master of Science in criminal Justice 108 master of Science in Environmental Studies 111 master of Science in mathematics 115 master of Science in Education—counseling 119 master of Science in Education—Educational Administration 124 master of Science in Education—Teacher Education 129 master of Science in Engineering 141 master of Science in Nursing 149 master of Social Work 154 graduate certificates 159 Autism Spectrum and Related Disorders 159 Bioethics 160 Enterprise Resource Planning 161 Environmental Studies 162 Health care management 164 literature for children and Young Adults 165 Professional Writing and Editing 166 Teaching English to Speakers of Other languages (TESOl) 167 Teaching of Writing 168 Working-class Studies 169 cooperative Programs 170 courses 171 University Policies 259 graduate faculty 261 Index 275 4 Youngstown State University Bulletin, Graduate Edition 2008 –2010 Ohio Board of Regents Edmund J. Adams Donna m. Alvarado, chair Bruce R. Beeghly, Vice chair Jeanette g. Brown Anthony D. Houston James f. Patterson Walter A. Reiling Jerome f. Tatar James m. Tuschman, Secretary Joy Padgett (ex officio) Arlene Setzer (ex officio) Eric D. fingerhut, chancellor Youngstown State University Board of Trustees franklin S. Bennett, Jr., Secretary Student Trustees: millicent S. counts Daniel J. Demaiolo larry D. DeJane, Vice chairperson Stephen W. T. foley Sudershan Garg Harry meshel Dianne Bitonte miladore John l. Pogue, chairperson Scott R. Schulick, chairperson H.S. Wang carole S. Weimer Executive Officers David c. Sweet, Ph.D., President Ikram Khawaja, Ph.D., Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs cynthia E. Anderson, Ed.D., Vice President for Student Affairs george mccloud, Ph.D., Vice President for University Advancement Eugene P. grilli, m.B.A., Vice President for finance and Administration Richard marsico, B.S., Interim chief Technology Officer School of Graduate Studies and Research 359 Tod Hall Telephone: (330) 941-3091 fax: (330) 941-1580 [email protected] Peter J. Kasvinsky, Ph.D., Dean Undergraduate Academic Administration Shearle furnish, Ph.D., Dean, college of liberal Arts and Social Sciences Betty Jo licata, Ph.D., Dean, Williamson college of Business Administration Philip ginnetti, Ph.D., Dean, Beeghly college of Education martin Abraham, Ph.D., Dean, college of Science, Technology, Engineering, and math- ematics Joseph Edwards, m.m., Interim Dean, college of fine and Performing Arts Janice Elias, Ph.D., Interim Dean, Bitonte college of Health and Human Services Academic Calendar 2008–2009 5 Academic Calendar 2008–2009 Fall 2008 July 15 Tues. last day to apply for graduate admission Aug. 22 Fri. Open registration for current, reactivated former, transfer, transient, and graduate students ends Aug. 25 Mon. fall term begins Sept. 1 Mon. University closed—legal holiday (labor Day) Sept. 2 Tues. last day to add courses Sept. 12 Fri. last day to apply for fall graduation Oct. 30 Thurs. last day to withdraw with a grade of W Nov. 11 Tues. University closed—legal holiday (Veteran’s Day) Nov. 27 Thurs. University closed—legal holiday (Thanksgiving) Nov. 28 Fri. University closed—legal holiday (columbus Day observed) Dec. 1 Mon. Thanksgiving academic break ends Dec. 8 Mon. final examinations begin Deadline to submit theses to the School of Graduate Studies and Research Dec. 14 Sun. fall term ends fall commencement Spring 2009 Nov. 17 Mon. Open registration for current, reactivated former, transfer, transient, and graduate students begins Dec. 15 Mon. last day to apply for graduate admission Dec. 25 Thurs. University closed—legal holiday (christmas Day) Dec. 26 Fri. University closed—legal holiday (President’s Day observed) Jan. 1 Thurs. University closed—legal holiday (New Year’s Day) Jan. 9 Fri. Open registration for current, reactivated former, transfer, transient, and graduate students ends Jan. 12 Mon. Spring term begins Jan. 19 Mon. University closed—legal holiday (martin luther King Day) Jan. 20 Tues. last day to add courses Jan. 30 Fri. last day to apply for spring graduation mar. 9 Mon. Spring break begins mar. 15 Sun. Spring break ends mar. 26 Thurs. last day to withdraw with a grade of W may 4 Mon. final examinations begin Deadline to submit theses to the School of Graduate Studies and Research may 10 Sun. Spring term ends may 16 Sat. Spring commencement Summer 2009 Apr. 13 Mon. Open registration for current, reactivated former, transient, and graduate students begins Apr. 15 Wed. last day to apply for graduate admission may 15 Fri. Open registration for current, reactivated former, transient, 6 Youngstown State University Bulletin, Graduate Edition 2008 –2010 and graduate students ends may 18 Mon. full term and first six-week term begin may 25 Mon. University closed—legal holiday (memorial Day) may 26 Tues. last day to add courses for full term and first six-week term June 5 Fri. last day to apply for summer graduation June 11 Thurs. last day to withdraw with a grade of W for first six-week term June 15 Mon. middle six-week term begins June 22 Mon. last day to add courses for middle six-week term June 28 Sun. first six-week term ends (final examinations are given dur- ing the last scheduled class period) June 29 Mon. Second six-week term begins July 3 Fri. University closed—legal holiday (Independence Day) July 6 Mon. last day to add courses for second six-week term last day to withdraw with a grade of W for full term July 9 Thurs. last day to withdraw with a grade of W for middle six-week term July 23 Thurs. last day to withdraw with a grade of W for second six-week term July 26 Sun. middle six-week term ends Aug. 3 Mon. Deadline to submit theses to the School of graduate Studies and Research Aug. 9 Sun. full term and second six-week term end (final examinations are given during the last scheduled class period) Aug. 15 Sat. Summer commencement Fall 2009 July 15 Wed. last day to apply for graduate admission Aug. 21 Fri. Open registration for current, reactivated former, transfer, transient, and graduate students ends Aug. 24 Mon. fall term begins Aug. 31 Mon. last day to add courses Sept. 7 Mon. University closed—legal holiday (labor Day) Sept. 11 Fri. last day to apply for fall graduation Oct. 29 Thurs. last day to withdraw with a grade of W Nov. 11 Wed. University closed—legal holiday (Veteran’s Day) Nov. 26 Thurs. University closed—legal holiday (Thanksgiving Day) Nov. 27 Fri. University closed—legal holiday (columbus Day observed) Nov. 30 Mon. Thanksgiving academic break ends Dec. 7 Mon. final examinations begin Deadline to submit theses to the School of Graduate Studies and Research Dec. 13 Sun. fall term ends fall commencement General Information 7 General Information Designing Our Future in the 21st Century: The Centennial Strategic Plan of Youngstown State University Mission Statement Youngstown State University provides open access to high-quality education through a broad range of affordable certificate, associate, baccalaureate, and graduate programs. The University is dedicated to • outstanding teaching, scholarship, and service, and to forging connections among these three interactive components of its mission; • fostering student-faculty relationships that enrich teaching and learning, develop scholar- ship, and encourage public service; • promoting diversity and an understanding of global perspectives; and • advancing the intellectual, cultural, and economic life of the state and region. Defining Principles for the Strategic Planning Process YSU’s strategic plan represents a shared vision of what YSU seeks to become and specific strat- egies to achieve it. An open and continuous endeavor, the strategic planning process is designed to guide a dynamic University capable of responding in a timely fashion to new opportunities and changing internal and external circumstances.