Illinois State University

Illinois State University

Graduate Catalog

2013-2014

Effective May 20, 2013

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800-366-2478 Graduate School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Grad.IllinoisState.edu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309-438-2583 International Admissions . . .admissions@ilstu.edu . . .IllinoisState.edu/apply/ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309-438-2193 University Housing Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Housing.ilstu.edu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309-438-8611 University Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309-438-2111 Veterans Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Veterans.IllinoisState.edu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309-438-2207 For information on admission application, campus visit, or general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-366-2478

The general policies, regulations, calendar, fees, and courses contained in this catalog are subject to change without notice at the discretion of Illinois State University.

Illinois State University formally reiterates and reaffirms its commitment to the principles of equal opportunity, affirmative action, and diversity. Discrimination based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, order of protection status, or veteran status is violation of ISU policy and will not be tolerated. This nondiscrimination policy applies to all programs administered by the University. However, this policy should not be construed to infringe upon the free exchange of ideas essential to the academic environment.

To the extent allowed by law, all employment decisions, including those affecting hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, recruitment, advertisement of vacancies, layoff, termination, compensation, benefits, or selection for training will be made consistent with established ISU policy.

Illinois State University assigns a high priority to the implementation of its equal opportunity policy and to maintaining an inclusive environment. The realization of this priority requires the cooperation of all members of the University community.

Questions regarding the University's Policy on Harassment and Discrimination or Sexual Harassment Policy should be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, Ethics, and Access located in 208 Hovey Hall, Campus Box 1280, (309) 438-3383, E-mail: equalopportunity@illinoisstate.edu, Web site: EqualOpportunity.ilstu.edu.

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Table of Contents

University Calendar 2013-2014 .....................................................3 Notification of Rights Under FERPA ............................................4 Public Notification of Directory Information ................................4 Board of TrusteesC..a..m...p..u..s...M....a..p..I.n..s..i.d..e...F..r..o..n..t..C...o..v..e..r........................5 University Administrative Officers................................................5 Members of the Graduate Council .................................................5

Introduction to the University ........................................................6 The Graduate School ......................................................................6 International Studies and Programs ...............................................7 Center for Teaching and Learning Technology.............................8 Costs, Payment, and Withdrawal Policies .....................................9 Student Services ...........................................................................11 Student Health Program.........................................................................11 Financial Aid ..................................................................................12 Grants and Scholarships ...............................................................12 Loans.............................................................................................14 Employment/Assistantships .........................................................15 Veterens Services ..................................................................................16 Student Life Services....................................................................17 Disability Concerns ......................................................................17 University Technology Services ..................................................20 Other University Services ............................................................21 Admission .....................................................................................22 Licensure Programs in Education ................................................26 Academic Policies and Procedures ..............................................28 Research Requirements ................................................................29 Degrees Granted and Advanced Graduate Study ........................32

Master's Degrees ...................................................................33 Specialist in School Psychology ...........................................38 Master of Fine Arts................................................................39 Doctor of Philosophy.............................................................40 Doctor of Education ..............................................................42 Doctor of Audiology..............................................................42 Non-Degree Graduate Certificates........................................42 Colleges, Departments, Schools, and Course Offerings..............44 General Courses............................................................................44 College of Applied Science and Technology ..............................46 Departments and Schools:

Agriculture .........................................................................47 Criminal Justice Sciences...................................................51 Family and Consumer Sciences .........................................54 Health Sciences...................................................................59 Information Technology.....................................................61 Kinesiology and Recreation ...............................................66 Technology .........................................................................70 College of Arts and Sciences .......................................................75 Departments and Schools: Biological Sciences.............................................................76 Chemistry............................................................................81 Communication ..................................................................85 Communication Sciences and Disorders ...........................89 Economics...........................................................................94 English ................................................................................97 Geography-Geology .........................................................104 History ..............................................................................107 Languages, Literatures, and Cultures...............................110 Mathematics......................................................................114 Philosophy ........................................................................121 Physics ..............................................................................122

Politics and Government ..................................................123 Psychology........................................................................127 Social Work ......................................................................134 Sociology and Anthropology ...........................................138 Women's and Gender Studies..........................................144 College of Business ....................................................................145 Master of Business Administration.......................................145 Departments: Accounting........................................................................148 Finance, Insurance and Law.............................................152 Management and Quantitative Methods ..........................154 Marketing..........................................................................156

Business Teacher Education........................................157 College of Education ..............................................................158

Departments and School: Educational Administration and Foundations...............159 Special Education..........................................................164 Teaching and Learning .................................................171

College of Fine Arts................................................................176 Department and Schools: Arts Technology............................................................177 Art .................................................................................179 Music.............................................................................185 Theatre and Dance ........................................................189

Mennonite College of Nursing................................................196 Nursing..........................................................................196

Members of the Graduate Faculty...........................................203 Index .......................................................................................213

University Calendar, 2013-2014

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2013 Summer Session

May 20-August 9 Summer term.

May 22

Last day to apply for August 2013 degree completion.

May 22

Degree Audit and thesis/dissertation proposal form due in the Graduate Office for any

student completing a degree in August 2013

May 27

Memorial Day Holiday.

July 4

Independence Day Holiday.

July 5

Last day to file dissertation in the Graduate School Office for August 2013 degree completion. Deadline: 2 p.m.

August 2

Last day to file thesis in the Graduate School Office for August 2013 degree completion. Deadline: 2 p.m.

August 2

Incompletes due in Academic Records for August 2013 degree completion.

August 10

Degrees awarded.

August 13

Grades due by 12:00 noon.

2013 First Semester (Fall)

August 19 August 26 August 26 August 28

September 2 October 12 November 1 November 22 November 23 December 2 December 6 December 7 December 9-13 December 14 December 17

Classes begin. Degree Audit form due in the Registrar's Office for any student completing a degree in December 2013. Last day to apply for December 2013 degree completion. Thesis/dissertation proposal approval form due in the Graduate School Office

for any student completing a degree in December 2013 Labor Day Holiday. First half of semester ends. Last day to file dissertation in the Graduate School Office for December 2013 degree completion. Deadline: 2 p.m. Last day to file thesis in the Graduate School Office for December 2013 degree completion. Deadline: 2 p.m. Thanksgiving vacation begins at 12:00 noon. Classes resume. Incompletes due in Academic Records for December 2013 degree completion. Last day of classes. Evaluation period. Commencement exercises. Grades due by 12:00 noon.

2014 Second Semester (Spring)

January 13 January 15 January 15

January 20 January 22

March 8 March 8 March17 April 4 May 2 May 2 May 3 May 5-9 May 9-10 May 13 May 21

Classes begin Degree Audit form due in the Registrar's Office for any student completing a degree in May 2014. Last day to apply for May 2014 degree completion also last day to apply for degree completion

for August 2014 graduates that plan to walk in the May ceremony. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. Thesis/dissertation proposal approval form due in the Graduate School Office for any student

completing a degree in May 2014. First half of semester ends. Spring vacation begins at 12:00 noon. Classes resume. Last day to file dissertation in the Graduate School Office for May 2014 degree completion. Deadline: 2 p.m. Last day to file thesis inthe Graduate School Office for May 2014 degree completion. Deadline: 2 p.m. Incompletes due in Academic Records for May 2014 degree completion. Last day of classes. Evaluation period. Commencement Exercises. Grades due by 12:00 noon. Degree Audit and thesis/dissertation proposal form due in the Graduate School Office

for any student completing a degree in August 2014.

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NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS UNDER FERPA AND PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF DIRECTORY INFORMATION

Notification of Rights under FERPA for Postsecondary Institutions:

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their education records. These rights include:

(1) The right to inspect and review the student's education records within 45 days of the day the University receives a request for access.

A student should submit to the University Registrar a written request that identifies the record(s) the student wishes to inspect. The University official will make arrangements for access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. If the records are not maintained by the University official to whom the request was submitted, that official shall advise the student of the correct official to whom the request should be addressed.

(2) The right to request the amendment of the student's education records that the student believes are inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student's privacy rights under FERPA.

A student who wishes to ask the University to amend a record should write the University official responsible for the record, clearly identify the part of the record the student wants changed, and specify why it should be changed.

If the University decides not to amend the record as requested, the University will notify the student in writing of the decision and the student's right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing.

(3) The right to provide written consent before the University discloses personally identifiable information from the student's education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.

The University discloses education records without a student's prior written consent under the FERPA exception for disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the University in an administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); a person or company with whom the University has contracted as its agent to provide a service instead of using University employees or officials (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent); a person serving on the Board of Trustees; or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary

or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks.

A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibilities for the University.

Upon request, the University also discloses education records without consent to officials of another school in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.

(4) The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the University to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA is:

Family Policy Compliance Office U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202-5901

Public Notification of Directory Information

At its discretion, Illinois State University may provide "directory information" in accordance with the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA). Directory information is defined as that information which would not generally be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if disclosed. Designated directory information at Illinois State University includes the following: student's name, address (local and home), telephone listing (local and home), electronic e-mail address, date and place of birth, major field of study, dates of attendance, grade level, enrollment status (e.g. undergraduate or graduate, full-time or part-time), participation in officially recognized activities or sports, weight or height of members of athletic teams, target graduation date, degrees, honors and awards received, and the most recent educational agency or institution attended. Students may block the public disclosure of directory information by notifying the Office of the University Registrar in writing prior to the first day of classes.

Please consider very carefully the consequences of a decision to withhold directory information. A non-disclosure block will call for Illinois State University not to release any of this "directory information"; thus, any future requests for such information from non-institutional persons or organizations will be refused.

Illinois State University will honor your request to withhold directory information but cannot assume responsibility to contact you for subsequent permission to release this information. Regardless of the effect upon you, Illinois State University assumes no liability as a result of honoring your instructions that such information be withheld.

Although the initial request may be filed at any time, requests for non-disclosure will be honored by the University until removed, in writing, by the student.

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