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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
The Master of Science
degree in Computer Science is designed to provide advanced study and
development for students who have a basic understanding of the concepts and
methodologies central to professional success in the field. The
objectives of the program are to:
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Provide students with opportunities to refine
their skills and core competencies in computer science
through the advancement and development of concepts,
techniques, and methodologies appropriate in the field.
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Facilitate the development of advanced skills
in an environment which will ensure both a realistic and
varied exposure to contemporary information processing
problems.
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Promote the integration and application of
cutting edge concepts and approaches in the computer
science field.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
For unconditional admission, students must satisfy the following:
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A student must have earned a bachelor’s degree
in Computer Science (CS) or a related field from a
regionally accredited four-year college or university.
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A student must meet the grade point average and Graduate
Record Examination (GRE) test score requirements as
follows:
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A minimum overall undergraduate grade point average
of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or a 3.0 grade point average
for the last 27 semester hours (45 quarter hours).
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A minimum composite score of 800 on the verbal
and quantitative portions of the GRE.
CONDITIONAL ADMISSION
For those students who cannot satisfy all
unconditional admission requirements, conditional admission may be granted
under certain circumstances. Individuals admitted on a conditional basis may
satisfy the requirements for unconditional admission as follows:
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Students must have
their GRE test score on file with the admissions office
by the completion of the FIRST semester in which they
are enrolled in CS courses.
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Students failing to
achieve the minimum composite score of 800 may satisfy
the GRE test requirement by successfully completing 9
semester hours of graduate CS courses with a minimum
grade point average of 3.0.
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Students not having
a 2.5 undergraduate grade point average may satisfy the
requirement by successful completion of 9 semester hours
of graduate CS courses with a minimum grade point
average of 3.0.
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A student with a bachelor’s
degree outside the field of CS may satisfy the
bachelor’s degree requirement by completing ALL of the
following courses:
MTH 2215 – Applied Discrete
Mathematics
CS 2244 – Computer Science I
CS 2260 – Computer Science
II
CS 2261 – Introduction to
Computer Science Concepts
CS 3323 – Data Structures
CS 3357 – Logical Structures
of Computer Design
Additional courses may be
required by the CS Graduate Advisor depending on the
student’s background. A student must complete all
courses with a grade point average of 3.0.
TRANSFER CREDIT
A maximum of nine (9) credit hours taken at
another regionally accredited university with a grade of “B” or better can
be applied to the degree. These courses must be comparable in bulletin
description to courses in the CS program and must be approved by the Dean of
Arts & Sciences or Graduate Advisor, CS Program.
REQUIREMENTS FOR
ADMISSION TO CANDIDACY
Admission to the
program for the M.S. in Computer Science does not constitute official
admission to candidacy. The student must be admitted to candidacy for
the degree at least one semester prior to the anticipated semester of
graduation. To be eligible for admission to candidacy, students must meet
the following requirements:
DEGREE OPTIONS
There are two degree options: thesis and
non-thesis. In the thesis option, the student must successfully
complete and defend a thesis, as well as, completing other requirements
stated below. See Thesis Guidelines for additional information. In the
non-thesis option, the student must pass a written comprehensive exam and
must successfully complete a research paper.
For both options
what follows should be followed by the students during their program of
study.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
The requirements
for the degree are admission to candidacy, the successful completion of 5
graduate-level core courses and 3-5 elective courses (30 SHs for the thesis
option and 31 SHs for the non-thesis option) with an overall grade point
average of 3.0, and successful completion of a thesis or a paper. The degree
requirements for the thesis and non-thesis options are as follows:
APPROVAL PROCESS
THESIS OPTION
See Thesis
Guidelines.
NON-THESIS OPTION
The proposal for a
research paper must be approved by the research supervisor. The
research paper must be approved by the supervisor, CS Department Chair, Dean
of College of Arts and Sciences and Graduate Dean.
SUBMISSION OF THESIS OR
RESEARCH PAPER
The thesis must be
submitted according to Thesis Guidelines. The research paper must be
submitted to the department at least two months prior to graduation and must
be submitted to the Dean of the Graduate School office at least two weeks
prior to the end of the term of graduation. Two approved copies of the
research paper are necessary, one of which will be kept by the CS
department.
CURRICULUM
The CS degree curriculum consists of five core
required courses and five (non-thesis option) or three (thesis option)
elective courses. All courses offer three hours of credit except CS
6625-6626-6627, which offers one to three hours, and CS 6699, which offers
one to six hours.
Thesis Option
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5 Core Course |
15 SH |
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3 Electives |
9 SH |
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Thesis (CS 6699) |
6 SH |
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TOTAL |
30 SH |
Non-Thesis Option*
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5 Core Courses |
15 SH |
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5 Electives |
15 SH |
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Research (CS 6625) |
1 SH |
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TOTAL |
31 SH |
* Also includes a
comprehensive examination.
COURSES
The courses for the
Master of Science degree in CS are listed below:
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CORE COURSES |
15
SH |
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CS |
5543 |
Software Engineering |
3 SH |
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CS |
5545 |
Computer
Architecture |
3 SH |
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CS |
5549 |
Analysis of
Algorithms |
3 SH |
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CS |
5547 |
Systems Analysis and
Design |
3 SH |
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CS |
5550 |
Operating System
Principles |
3 SH |
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ELECTIVE COURSES |
9/15
SH |
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CS |
6640 |
Data Base
Management Concepts |
3 SH |
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CS |
6641 |
Society and
Information Systems |
3 SH |
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CS |
6643 |
Theory and
Design of Compilers |
3 SH |
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CS |
6646 |
Information
Systems for Operations and Management |
3 SH |
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CS |
6647 |
Simulation and
Modeling |
3 SH |
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CS |
6648 |
Operations
Research |
3 SH |
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CS |
6650 |
Distributed
Systems Principles |
3 SH |
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CS |
6651 |
Artificial
Intelligence |
3 SH |
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CS |
6652 |
XML Technology
Principles |
3 SH |
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CS |
6653 |
Topics in
Software Security and Reliability |
3 SH |
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CS |
6654 |
Topics in
Software Engineering |
3 SH |
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CS |
6655 |
Digital Logic
Design – Principles and Practices with
Emphasis on Testable Semicustom Circuits |
3 SH |
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CS |
6656 |
Design and
Testing of Reliable Digital Systems |
3 SH |
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Other
electives (approved by advisor) |
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CS |
6625-
6626-
6627 |
Specialized
Study in Computer Science |
1-3 SH |
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CS |
6649 |
Special
Topics in Computer Science |
3 SH |
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CS |
6699 |
Research and
Thesis |
1-6 SH |
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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
The Master of Science
degree in Criminal Justice is designed to broaden and enhance each student’s
ability to understand, analyze and evaluate issues that confront the
American criminal justice system. Included in the objectives of the
program’s core coursework are (a) to prepare students to understand, analyze
and evaluate the principles and functions of personnel administration in
criminal justice applications; (b) to prepare students to understand,
analyze and evaluate trends and developments affecting the interpretation of
the U.S. Constitution in light of historical case precedent; (c) to prepare
students to understand, analyze and evaluate issues that affect the
structure and functioning of the criminal justice system; and (d) to
understand, analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of the American judicial
process with respect to its legal basis, organization and management.
Specific institutional objectives of the program are as follows:
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to prepare students to
fulfill a need in American society for professional law
enforcement personnel and competent criminal justice
administrators by providing educational programs that
develop each student’s problem solving skills in ways
that prepare the student to address the issues that
arise in the dynamic and evolving criminal justice
field;
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to develop each student’s
ability to synthesize and apply knowledge of the
critical theories and concepts in the field of criminal
justice in their problem solving analysis;
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to develop each student’s
ability to identify and develop alternative solutions to
problems that confront the modern criminal justice
system based on their knowledge of current theories and
concepts;
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to develop each student’s
ability to evaluate and appropriately choose solutions
to problems that confront the criminal justice system;
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to develop each student’s
ability to effectively communicate the results of
his/her analysis.
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to provide students who
seek administrative and managerial positions in the
field of criminal justice with the credentials to
qualify for those positions;
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to provide an appropriate
program of graduate study for students who are
interested in research in the field of criminal justice
and in advanced graduate study.
PREREQUISITE
REQUIREMENTS
The minimum requirement
for admission to the Master of Science program in Criminal Justice is a
baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited four-year institution.
Students who desire to enter this program but do not have a degree in
criminal justice, police administration, law enforcement, or corrections may
be required to meet other criteria such as additional coursework regarding
undergraduate or professional preparation. Significant professional
experience may be considered. However, admission to the program does not
imply official admission for the degree.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINAL
JUSTICE
Unconditional Admission
Students may be admitted unconditionally if they meet the following
requirements:
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Hold a master’s or higher
degree from a regionally accredited university. No test
score is required. An official transcript showing
completion of a master’s or higher degree is required.
OR
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Hold a baccalaureate
degree from a regionally accredited college or
university with a minimum overall undergraduate grade
point average of 2.5 (4.0 scale) or a 3.0 grade point
average on the last 30 semester hours. All hours
attempted in the term in which the 30 semester hours
were reached will be used to calculate the grade point
average. All transcripts from all colleges or
universities attended are required.
AND
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Have an acceptable score
on the appropriate entrance exam (GRE 850– verbal plus
quantitative, MAT 385 or 33).
Conditional Admission
Conditional admission may
be granted under certain circumstances to applicants who cannot satisfy all
unconditional admission requirements to the graduate program. See
Conditional Admission requirements in the general regulations section of
this catalog. Students with a baccalaureate degree from an
unaccredited or otherwise accredited institution should see Unaccredited or
Otherwise Accredited Student Admission.
Students with academic
deficiencies (course work, GPA, GRE, or MAT scores) might be required to
complete additional course work before being granted unconditional admission
to the program.
CURRICULUM
All courses offer three semester hours credit.
TRANSFER CREDIT
A maximum of four courses
(12 semester hours) taken at another regionally accredited institution each
with a grade of “B” or better can be applied toward the degree. These
courses must be comparable in catalog description to Troy University courses
in the Criminal Justice Graduate Program and be approved by the appropriate
main campus dean/department chair. If the student transfers a “core” or
“required course,” he/she is still subject to a written comprehensive exam
based on the material presented at Troy University.
REQUIREMENTS FOR
ADMISSION TO CANDIDACY
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To be admitted to
candidacy, students must have a 3.0 GPA on all work
attempted.
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Unconditionally admitted
graduate students may apply for admission to candidacy
for a degree after completing six semester graduate
hours at Troy University. A student will be admitted to
candidacy the term following completion of 12 semester
hours.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Any student completing the
course work with a 3.0 GPA or better, fulfilling candidacy requirements,
successfully completing the required comprehensive examinations (for CJ
6610, 6620, 6622 and 6624) and the research requirement (CJ 6650), will be
awarded the master’s degree. (If the student makes a “D” or “F” in a
core course, the course must be retaken. If the student makes a “D” or “F”
in an elective course, the course may be retaken or another elective taken
in its place.)
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Required Courses (12 credits) |
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CJ |
6610 |
3 |
Principles of Administration |
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CJ |
6620 |
3 |
Current Trends in Criminal Law |
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CJ |
6622 |
3 |
Seminar in the
Administration of Justice |
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CJ |
6624 |
3 |
Court Administration |
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Electives (18 credits) |
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Select
any 18 hours of graduate course work from
the following: |
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CJ |
5571 |
3 |
Probation, Pardons, and Parole |
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CJ |
6621 |
3 |
Current Issues in Corrections |
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CJ |
6625 |
3 |
Specialized Study |
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CJ |
6630 |
3 |
Juvenile Justice |
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CJ |
6635 |
3 |
Community-Based
Corrections/Correctional Systems |
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CJ |
6636 |
3 |
Criminological Theory |
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CJ |
6638 |
3 |
Seminar in Civil Liberties
Related to Corrections |
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CJ |
6640 |
3 |
Seminar in Law Enforcement |
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CJ |
6644 |
3 |
Administrative Law |
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CJ |
6649 |
3 |
Statistics for Criminal
Justice Research |
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CJ |
6650 |
3 |
Survey of Research Methods
in Criminal Justice |
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CJ |
6652 |
3 |
Seminar in Corrections |
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CJ |
6655 |
3 |
Special Topics in Criminal Justice |
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CJ |
6660 |
3 |
Advanced Readings in
Criminal Justice |
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CJ |
6671 |
3 |
Organizational Theory |
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CJ |
6692 |
3 |
Agency Experience |
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CJ |
6693 |
3 |
Masters Project |
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CJ |
6694 |
3 |
Thesis Practicum |
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CJ |
6695 |
3 |
Thesis |
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TOTAL
30 Hours |
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OR |
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(Thesis option) |
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Required Courses (as
above):
12 hours |
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Thesis Practicum
3 hours |
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Thesis:
3 hours |
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Electives
18 hours |
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TOTAL
36 hours |
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MASTER OF
SCIENCE IN
ENVIRONMENTAL AND BIOLOGICAL
SCIENCES
The Master of
Science Graduate Program in Environmental and Biological
Sciences is designed to broaden the student's perspective and
provide skills and knowledge for understanding and solving
problems in the environmental and biological sciences. The
Program teaches students the direct and indirect economic,
social, and political contributions of the environmental and
biological sciences. The Program underscores the
interdisciplinary and cooperative nature of environmental and
biological issues. The Program teaches how to manage conflicts
and emphasizes the importance of effectively communicating with
the private and public sectors, regulatory agencies, interest
groups, and communities. The Program objectives are listed
below:
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To
demonstrate the pivotal role of the environmental and
biological sciences in understanding and addressing
environmental, ecological, medical, agricultural, and
political issues;
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To
promote the professional development of students for
entry and advancement in the private and public sectors
as scientists, educators, administrators, or managers;
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To
provide students with the necessary skills for
performing research, reviewing and evaluating regulatory
guidelines, and writing professional documents;
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To
foster an understanding and appreciation of the role of
values and ethics in research, management, and
institutional performance;
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To
strengthen the academic foundations of students seeking
entry into professional schools and into doctoral
programs at graduate schools; and
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To
provide teachers with opportunities for advancement and
to broaden and update their knowledge in order to enrich
the classroom experience of their student
PREREQUISITE
REQUIREMENTS
Candidates for admission
must have a baccalaureate degree, preferably in a technical subject area.
Candidates should have completed foundation courses in the biological
sciences, one year of general chemistry, and one course in statistics.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
FOR MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
To apply for admission to
the graduate program in Environmental and Biological Sciences, applicants
must submit the following materials:
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Completed Application for Admission to the Graduate
School
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Official transcript(s) from undergraduate and other
graduate schools
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Official copy of GRE or MAT scores
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Student medical record or health certificate
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Letters (two) of recommendation
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Statement of interest
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Résumé
listing professional experience, certifications, and
other preparations
Unconditional Admission
Unconditional admission
may be granted to students who fulfill the following requirements:
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Hold a baccalaureate
degree from a regionally accredited university with a
minimum overall undergraduate grade point average of 2.5
(4.0 scale) or a 3.0 grade point average on the last 30
semester hours
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Demonstrate an adequate
academic background in the sciences that includes
natural or biological sciences, general chemistry, and
statistics
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Earn at least 850 on the
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (Combined verbal and
quantitative) or a score of at least 33 or 385 on the
Miller Analogies Test (MAT)
Conditional Admission
Conditional admission may be granted under certain
circumstances to applicants who cannot satisfy all
unconditional admission requirements to the graduate
program. See Conditional Admission requirements in the
general regulations section of this catalog. Students with a
baccalaureate degree from an unaccredited or otherwise
accredited institution should see Unaccredited or Otherwise
Accredited Student Admission.
Students
with academic deficiencies (course work, GPA, GRE, or MAT
scores) might be required to complete additional course work
before being granted unconditional admission to the program.
TRANSFER CREDIT
A maximum of 12 semester
hours taken at another regionally accredited institution, each with a "B"
grade or better, can be applied toward the degree. These courses must be
comparable in catalog description to Troy University courses in the
Department’s graduate program and also be approved by the Department Chair.
Non-thesis students who transfer a "core" course are still required to take
a written comprehensive exam based on the material presented at Troy
University.
REQUIREMENTS FOR
ADMISSION TO CANDIDACY
To be admitted to
candidacy, students must have completed a minimum of 10 semester hours in
the Program and have attained a minimum 3.0 GPA on all work attempted,
including a minimum grade of 3.0 (4.0 scale) EBS 6691. If the student makes
a “D” or “F” in a core course, the course must be retaken. If the
student makes a “D” or “F” in an elective course, the course may either be
retaken or another elective taken in its place.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
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Unconditional Admission
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Admission to Candidacy
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Completion of curriculum listed below
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Successful completion of EBS 6691 with a "B’’ or better
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Overall 3.0 GPA
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Successful completion of
the comprehensive examination for non-thesis students or
a thesis, including a presentation of a public seminar,
for thesis students
A student
who successfully completes the requirements listed above
will be awarded the master's degree (M.S.) in Environmental
and Biological Sciences.
GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS
The Graduate School offers
several different types of assistantships and fellowships. Students should
check the Graduate School’s website (www.troy.edu/graduateschool/index.htmll)
for details about assistantships and fellowships, deadlines, and copies of
application forms. Students should send the completed assistantship forms to
the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, 213 McCall Hall.
Students should also contact a faculty member who would be willing to serve
as their graduate thesis adviser before applying for an assistantship.
CORE COURSES AND
CONCENTRATIONS
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Required Core Courses (10 hours) |
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EBS |
6601 |
3 |
Environmental and Biological Ethics |
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EBS |
6630 |
3 |
Pollution Science |
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EBS |
L630 |
1 |
Pollution Science Lab |
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EBS |
6691 |
3 |
Research Methodology and
Experimental Design |
Environmental Sciences
Concentration
|
Non-Thesis Option (26 hours) |
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A)
Required courses (9 hours): |
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EBS |
6603 |
3 |
Environmental Management |
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EBS |
6664 |
3 |
Restoration Ecology |
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EBS |
6665 |
3 |
Sustainable Development |
|
B) Electives (17 hours) |
|
Thesis
Option (20 hours minimum) |
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A)
Select one course: |
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EBS |
6603 |
3 |
Environmental Management |
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EBS |
6664 |
3 |
Restoration Ecology |
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EBS |
6665 |
3 |
Sustainable Development |
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EBS |
L650 |
1 |
Spatial Analysis Using GIS
Lab |
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B) Electives (5 hours) |
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C) EBS |
6695 |
6 |
Thesis Research |
Biological Sciences Concentration
|
Non-Thesis option (26 hours) |
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A)
Required courses (7 hours): |
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EBS |
5516 |
3 |
Environmental Microbiology |
|
EBS |
L516 |
1 |
Environmental Microbiology Lab |
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EBS |
6661 |
3 |
Conservation Biology |
|
B) Required
elective course (3-4 hours). Select one
course. Courses with separate lectures and labs
must be taken together. |
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EBS |
5513 |
3 |
Limnology |
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EBS |
L513 |
1 |
Limnology Lab |
|
EBS |
5521 |
3 |
Population Ecology |
|
EBS |
L521 |
1 |
Population Ecology Lab |
|
EBS |
5530 |
3 |
Applied Genetics |
|
EBS |
L530 |
1 |
Applied Genetics Lab |
|
EBS |
6620 |
4 |
Field Protistology |
|
EBS |
6621 |
3 |
Environmental Toxicology |
|
C) Electives (15 –16
hours) |
|
Thesis
option (20 hours minimum) |
|
A)
Required courses ( 7 hours): |
|
EBS |
5516 |
3 |
Environmental Microbiology |
|
EBS |
L516 |
1 |
Environmental Microbiology Lab |
|
EBS |
6661 |
3 |
Conservation Biology |
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B)
Required elective course (3-4 hours).
Select one course. Courses with separate
lectures and labs must be taken together. |
|
EBS |
5513 |
3 |
Limnology |
|
EBS |
L513 |
1 |
Limnology Lab |
|
EBS |
5521 |
3 |
Population Ecology |
|
EBS |
L521 |
1 |
Population Ecology Lab |
|
EBS |
5530 |
3 |
Applied Genetics |
|
EBS |
L530 |
1 |
Applied Genetics Lab |
|
EBS |
6620 |
4 |
Field Protistology |
|
EBS |
6621 |
3 |
Environmental Toxicology |
|
C) Electives 3-4
hours |
|
D) EBS |
6695 |
6 |
Thesis Research |
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MASTER OF
SCIENCE IN
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
PROGRAM OVERVIEW AND
OBJECTIVES
World politics has
undergone a profound alteration over the past two decades. The
collapse of the former Soviet Union, the evolution of the European Union,
recent events in the Middle East and Central Asia, as well as the rise of
non-state power centers such as al-Qa’ida, clearly demonstrate a significant
paradigm shift in international affairs. The Cold War, which dominated
global events for nearly five decades, is over. Yet, what replaces the
institutions of that era is not altogether clear. What is clear is that the
world community is increasingly interdependent, traditional identities and
cultural norms are challenged, and new conflicts emerge.
The Master of Science in
International Relations (MSIR) degree program is a 12-course, 36-credit-hour
curriculum of study designed to provide students the foundation and
knowledge needed for understanding the conduct of international relations.
Students are encouraged to gain a wide-ranging appreciation for the
political, historical, cultural, economic, and geographical factors that
affect international relations. This appreciation is accomplished
through an interdisciplinary course of instruction that draws upon a variety
of resources. In addition, students develop methodological, analytical, and
theoretical skills necessary for understanding and evaluating the impact of
global and national issues on world events.
The
program offers courses covering an array of topical areas
such as history, regional studies, comparative government,
foreign policy studies, political economy, geography,
conflict management, national security, international
organization and law, intercultural relations, and
developing states.
PREREQUISITE
REQUIREMENTS
Candidates for admission
must have a baccalaureate degree in any subject area from a regionally
accredited college or university. There are no prerequisite course
requirements.
Students with
undergraduate degrees in areas not included in the curriculum are encouraged
to inquire about the program. Graduates of the Master of Science in
International Relations program have included individuals with undergraduate
degrees in the social sciences as well as in such areas as English, foreign
language, engineering, chemistry, mathematics, psychology, education, and
business administration.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
FOR THE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS DEGREE
Unconditional Admission
Students may be admitted
unconditionally if they meet the following requirements:
-
Hold a master’s or higher
degree from a regionally accredited university. No test score is required.
An official transcript showing completion of a master’s or higher degree is
required.
OR
-
Hold a baccalaureate
degree from a regionally accredited college or
university with a minimum overall undergraduate grade
point average of 2.5 (4.0 scale) or a 3.0 grade point
average on the last 30 semester hours. All hours
attempted in the term in which the 30 semester hours
were reached will be used to calculate the grade point
average. All transcripts from all colleges or
universities attended are required.
AND
-
Have an acceptable score
on the appropriate entrance exam (GRE 920 – verbal plus
quantitative, MAT 396, GMAT 490).
Conditional Admission
Conditional admission may
be granted under certain circumstances to applicants who cannot satisfy all
unconditional admission requirements to a graduate program. See
conditional admission requirements in the general regulations section of
this Bulletin.
TRANSFER CREDIT
A
maximum of four courses (12 semester credit hours) taken at another
regionally accredited institution, each with a “B” grade or better, can be
applied toward the degree. These courses must be comparable in catalog
description to Troy University courses in the MSIR program and must be
approved by the Dean of Arts and Sciences or Chair of the Department of
Political Science.
REQUIREMENTS FOR
ADMISSION TO CANDIDACY
-
To be admitted to
candidacy, students must have a 3.0 GPA on all work
attempted. If the student makes a “D” or “F” in a
core course, the course must be retaken. If the student
makes a “D” or “F” in an elective course, the course may
be retaken or another elective taken in its place.
-
Unconditionally
admitted graduate students may apply for admission to
candidacy after completing six semester graduate hours
and requirements as outlined for the specific degree
program. A student will be admitted to candidacy
the term following completion of 12 semester hours.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
-
Unconditional admission
-
Overall 3.0 GPA
-
Completion of the
curriculum listed below
-
Successful completion of
comprehensive examination or a thesis
-
Successful
completion (“B” or better) of program research
requirement – IR 6601
-
Admission to
candidacy
CURRICULUM
All courses offer three semester hours credit.
The MSIR curriculum
of study consists of three integral components.
-
Four core required courses
-
The selection and completion
of a program concentration
-
The successful
completion of a comprehensive examination OR the
preparation and defense of a Master’s Thesis
|
CORE REQUIRED COURSES -- All MSIR students
must take these four courses: |
|
IR |
5551 |
3 |
Survey of
International Relations |
|
IR |
6601 |
3 |
Research Methods in
International Relations |
|
IR |
6620 |
3 |
International
Political Economy |
|
IR |
6652 |
3 |
Theory and Ideology
of International Relations |
CONCENTRATION --
Students must choose ONE of the following concentrations:
Global Studies Concentration
|
Students may choose any eight of the following
courses: |
|
GEO |
5506 |
3 |
Urbanism |
|
GEO |
5511 |
3 |
Demography |
|
GEO |
5526 |
3 |
Geography of
the Russian Realm |
|
GEO |
6624 |
3 |
Geographic Characteristics of the Developing
Realm |
|
HIS |
5503 |
3 |
Contemporary
Europe |
|
HIS |
5504 |
3 |
Military
History of the United States |
|
HIS |
5510 |
3 |
Modern England |
|
HIS |
5515 |
3 |
Contemporary America, 1945 to Present |
|
HIS |
5523 |
3 |
U.S. Diplomatic
History |
|
HIS |
5532 |
3 |
Russia to 1861 |
|
HIS |
5533 |
3 |
Russia since
1861 |
|
HIS |
5545 |
3 |
Modern Germany |
|
HIS |
5551 |
3 |
The Far East |
|
HIS |
5583 |
3 |
Latin American
States |
|
HIS |
6614 |
3 |
Contemporary
Japan |
|
HIS |
6615 |
3 |
Seminar in
Latin American History |
|
IR |
5502 |
3 |
International
Political Geography |
|
IR |
5524 |
3 |
Contemporary American
Foreign Policy |
|
IR |
5533 |
3 |
Comparative
Government |
|
IR |
5552 |
3 |
International Law |
|
IR |
5570 |
3 |
Politics of Southeast
Asia |
|
IR |
6600 |
3 |
Selected Topics in
International Relations |
|
IR |
6602 |
3 |
Geostrategic Studies |
|
IR |
6610 |
3 |
International Organizations |
|
IR |
6612 |
3 |
Comparative Public Policy |
|
IR |
6625,
6626,
6627 |
3 |
Specialized Study in
International Relations |
|
IR |
6629,
6630 |
3 |
Seminar in International Relations |
|
IR |
6631 |
3 |
Intercultural Relations |
|
IR |
6633 |
3 |
Developed and Developing
Nations |
|
IR |
6634 |
3 |
Tradition, Revolution, and
Change |
|
IR |
6635 |
3 |
National Security Policy |
|
IR |
6640 |
3 |
Government and Politics of
Developing Nations |
|
IR |
6641 |
3 |
Latin America in World
Affairs |
|
IR |
6642 |
3 |
Russia and Eastern Europe |
|
IR |
6644 |
3 |
Middle East in World
Affairs |
|
IR |
6645 |
3 |
Asia in World Affairs |
|
IR |
6647 |
3 |
Western Europe in World
Affairs |
|
IR |
6648 |
3 |
Sub-Saharan Africa in
World Affairs |
|
IR |
6653 |
3 |
Political Psychology |
|
IR |
6654 |
3 |
Media, Technology, and
International Politics |
|
IR |
6655 |
3 |
International Conflict
Management |
|
IR |
6656 |
3 |
International Power and
Influence |
|
IR |
6660 |
3 |
Military Strategy and
International Relations |
|
IR |
6665 |
3 |
Readings in International
Relations |
|
IR |
6668 |
3 |
Thesis |
|
IR |
6669 |
3 |
Thesis |
|
IR |
6670 |
3 |
United Kingdom in World
Affairs |
|
IR |
6672 |
3 |
Germany in World Affairs |
|
IR |
6675 |
3 |
Central America in World
Affairs |
|
IR |
6676 |
3 |
Japan in World Affairs |
|
IR |
6677 |
3 |
China in World Affairs |
|
IR |
6681 |
3 |
Tribalism and Colonialism
in Africa |
|
IR |
6685 |
3 |
Terrorism and Political
Violence |
|
IR |
6686 |
3 |
Drug Politics in the
Americas |
|
IR |
6687 |
3 |
Free Trade and Economic
Integration in the Americas |
|
IR |
6688 |
3 |
Islamic Fundamentalism |
|
PA |
6610 |
3 |
Foundations of Public
Administration |
|
PA |
6612 |
3 |
Comparative Public
Administration |
National Security Affairs Concentration
|
Students must choose any four of the following
courses: |
|
HIS |
5504 |
3 |
Military History of the United
States |
|
IR |
5524 |
3 |
Contemporary American
Foreign Policy |
|
IR |
5552 |
3 |
International Law |
|
IR |
6602 |
3 |
Geostrategic Studies |
|
IR |
6635 |
3 |
National Security Policy |
|
IR |
6660 |
3 |
Military Strategy and
International Relations |
|
IR |
6685 |
3 |
Terrorism and Political
Violence |
Free electives:
Students must
choose four courses from the remaining electives listed for the Global
Studies Concentration.
Regional Affairs Concentration
Core Courses
|
Students must take each of the following
courses: |
|
IR |
5533 |
3 |
Comparative Government |
|
IR |
6610 |
3 |
International
Organizations |
|
IR |
6631 |
3 |
Intercultural Relations |
Concentration Relevant
Electives
Students must choose three courses from one of
the following regional groups:
Latin America
|
HIS |
5583 |
3 |
Latin American States |
|
HIS |
6615 |
3 |
Seminar in Latin American
History |
|
IR |
6640 |
3 |
Government and Politics of
Developing Nations |
|
IR |
6641 |
3 |
Latin America in World
Affairs |
|
IR |
6675 |
3 |
Central America in World
Affairs |
|
IR |
6686 |
3 |
Drug Politics in the
Americas |
|
IR |
6687 |
3 |
Free Trade and Economic
Integration in the Americas |
Europe
|
GEO |
5526 |
3 |
Geography of the Russian
Realm |
|
HIS |
5503 |
3 |
Contemporary Europe |
|
HIS |
5510 |
3 |
Modern England |
|
HIS |
5545 |
3 |
Modern Germany |
|
IR |
6642 |
3 |
Russia and Eastern Europe
in World Affairs |
|
IR |
6647 |
3 |
Western Europe in World
Affairs |
|
IR |
6670 |
3 |
United Kingdom in World
Affairs |
|
IR |
6672 |
3 |
Germany in World Affairs |
Asia
|
GEO |
5526 |
3 |
Geography of the Russian
Realm |
|
HIS |
5551 |
3 |
The Far East |
|
HIS |
6614 |
3 |
Contemporary Japan |
|
IR |
6640 |
3 |
Government and Politics of
Developing Nations |
|
IR |
6645 |
3 |
Asia in World Affairs |
|
IR |
6676 |
3 |
Japan in World Affairs |
|
IR |
6677 |
3 |
China in World Affairs |
Free electives
Students must choose two courses from the remaining electives
listed for the Global Studies Concentration.
The third component of the
MSIR degree program is the successful completion of ONE of the following
options:
-
Comprehensive Examination
–
Students choosing this option must successfully complete a six-hour
comprehensive examination, typically after all course work is completed or
during the last term that they are registered for course work. Comprehensive
examinations are given each term. Examination questions are developed by the MSIR faculty and approved by the Chair. Students must pass by successfully
demonstrating the ability to integrate and synthesize information obtained
from the course work. The comprehensive examination is graded by a minimum
of two full-time and selected part-time faculty and submitted to the College
of Arts and Sciences for review. Troy University faculty and staff
administer comprehensive examinations.
-
Thesis
–
Students choosing the thesis option must register for IR 6668 (3 credit
hours) and IR 6669 (3 credit hours) as their last two courses in the
program. They must then successfully research, write, and defend a
thesis. This process involves directed research in selected areas of
international relations, based on the student’s proposal, related to the
student’s needs, with the advice and approval of a thesis adviser and a
faculty reader, and culminating in a substantive research paper of
appropriate depth and scholarship. Students will receive no letter grade for
the two thesis courses, only a Pass or a Fail. Students completing
this option are not required to take the Comprehensive Examination.
Note: Thesis option is not available to eCampus students.
Program changes from the Comprehensive Examination Option to the Thesis
Option are not permitted after attempting the Comprehensive Examination.
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MASTER OF
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Mission and Objectives
The Master of Public
Administration (MPA) program provides quality graduate professional
education for individuals associated with public and nonprofit sectors by
integrating teaching, research and service activities. The MPA program
educates students in public administration, developing and enhancing
professional competency and leadership by
|
(1) |
encouraging students to develop sound intellectual foundations; |
|
(2) |
enabling
students to build skill competency required for success in
administrative, managerial, analytical, and leadership roles; |
|
(3) |
fostering
an understanding of values and ethics emphasizing diversity and
democratic principles; |
|
(4) |
promoting
the professional development of students; |
|
(5) |
facilitating an appreciation for interdisciplinary approaches and
cooperative relationships; and |
|
(6) |
requiring
research and service activities that apply public administration
knowledge. |
Master of Public
Administration
The MPA degree is a
12-course, 36-credit-hour curriculum of study. Students with less than
one-year of work experience will complete an additional three-hour
internship course for a total of 39 credit hours. Students may take courses
as pre-service, in-service, full-time, and part-time students and through
Distance Learning. The MPA degree program is offered at University College
sites throughout the United States, through online courses, and at the Troy
campus.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Unconditional Admission
-
Applicants who have
completed a master’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited
university are admitted unconditionally. No test score is required.
An official transcript
showing completion of a master’s or higher degree and a letter of
recommendation that addresses the individual’s potential for success in the
MPA program and his/her written and oral communication skills are required.
-
Other applicants must meet
the following requirements:
|
(a) |
Hold a baccalaureate degree from a
regionally accredited college with a minimum overall undergraduate grade
point average of 2.5 (4.0 scale) or a 3.0 grade point average on the last 30
semester hours. All hours attempted in the term in which the 30 semester
hours were reached are used to calculate the grade point average. All
transcripts from all colleges or universities attended are required. |
|
(b) |
Have an acceptable score on the
appropriate entrance exam: GRE 920 verbal and quantitative, MAT 400, or GMAT
490. |
|
(c) |
Provide a letter of
recommendation that addresses the individual’s potential for success
in the MPA program and
his/her written and oral communication skills. |
Conditional Admission
Conditional admission may
be granted under certain circumstances to applicants who cannot satisfy all
unconditional admission requirements.
Baccalaureate Degree
Holders:
Students who earned a
baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university but
lack the required grade point average and/or acceptable test score for
unconditional admission may be granted conditional admission for a maximum
of nine credit hours if they meet all minimum admission requirements.
Conditional Status:
-
Students
admitted under conditional status may, with the consent of their major
adviser, enroll in as many as nine credit hours during their first term.
-
Students
admitted conditionally due to a low grade point average are cleared of their
conditional status if, at the conclusion of nine credit hours, they have
achieved a 3.0 grade point average or greater on all graduate work
attempted.
-
Students
admitted conditionally due to a low test score are granted unconditional
admission prior to the completion of nine hours provided they have
maintained a 3.0 grade point average or have retaken the test and received a
satisfactory score.
-
Students
must clear the conditional admission requirement of a 3.0 average at the
conclusion of nine semester hours, or they will be dropped from the
graduate program for one calendar year, after which they may petition the
Dean, Graduate School.
TRANSFER CREDIT
A maximum of 12 credit hours
taken at another regionally accredited university with a grade of “B” or
better can be applied to the degree. These courses must be comparable in
catalog description to courses in the MPA program and must be approved by
the Dean of Arts and Sciences or the Director of the MPA Program. No
more than nine approved Professional Military Education hours may be used
toward the transfer maximum of 12 credit hours.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO CANDIDACY
-
Unconditionally admitted MPA students may
apply for admission to candidacy after completing six credit hours and the
MPA requirements as outlined for the MPA degree. A student is admitted to
candidacy the term following the completion of 12 credit hours.
-
To be admitted to candidacy,
students must have a 3.0 GPA on all work attempted. If the student makes a
“D” or “F” in a core course, the core course must be retaken. If the student
makes a “D” or “F” in an elective course, the elective course may be retaken
or another elective taken in its place.
-
PA 6699, Capstone in Public
Administration, must be taken as the final core course or, with the approval
of the instructor, in conjunction with the final core course in the MPA program.
The student must have a 3.0 grade point average to take this course and must
achieve at least a grade of “B” to successfully complete this course.
-
Students
with less than one year work experience in a paraprofessional, professional,
technical, or supervisory position are required to complete PA 6694,
Internship, for an additional three credit hours to the 36-hour program. The
Internship cannot be used to satisfy an elective or core course requirement.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
-
Unconditional Admission
-
Overall 3.0 GPA
-
Admission to candidacy
-
Successful completion of PA6601 Research
Methods in Public Administration with a grade of “B” or better
-
Successful completion of PA6699, Capstone in
Public Administration, with a grade of “B” or better
-
Completion of MPA Degree curriculum
CURRICULUM
The MPA degree curriculum
consists of 12 courses including nine core courses and three elective
courses from one concentration. All courses offer three hours of credit
except PA 6660, which offers one to three hours.
|
Required Core Courses (27
hours) |
|
I. All MPA degree seeking
students must take these seven courses: |
|
PA |
6601 |
3 |
Research Methods in Public
Administration |
|
PA |
6610 |
3 |
Foundations of Public
Administration |
|
PA |
6620 |
3 |
Organization Theory or PA
6646 Organizational Behavior |
|
PA |
6622 |
3 |
Public Policy Analysis |
|
PA |
6624 |
3 |
Public Human Resource
Management |
|
PA |
6650 |
3 |
Governmental Budgeting |
|
PA |
6699 |
3 |
Capstone in Public Administration |
|
II. Students must select
one of the following courses: |
|
PA |
6602 |
3 |
Quantitative Methods in
Public Management |
|
PA |
6603 |
3 |
Economics for Public Management |
|
PA |
6631 |
3 |
Program Evaluation |
|
III. Students must select
one of the following courses: |
|
PA |
6640 |
3 |
Intergovernmental
Relations |
|
PA |
6644 |
3 |
Administrative Law |
|
PA |
6674 |
3 |
Ethics in Public
Administration |
Concentrations (nine hours)
Students must select one
of the following concentrations and take three courses from one of the
following concentrations:
CONCENTRATIONS
|
EDUCATION |
|
PSE |
6606 |
3 |
Current and Emerging
Instructional Technologies |
|
PSE |
6600 |
3 |
Foundations of Adult
Education |
|
PSE |
6608 |
3 |
Curriculum Integration of
Technology |
|
PSE |
6660 |
3 |
Trends and Issues in Adult
Education |
|
PSE |
6670 |
3 |
Psychological Foundations
of the Adult Learner |
|
PSE |
6680 |
3 |
Curriculum Development for Adult Education
|
|
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT |
|
EBS |
6601 |
3 |
Environmental and
Biological Ethics |
|
EBS |
6603 |
3 |
Environmental Management |
|
EBS |
6611 |
3 |
Global Pollution and
International Environmental Policy |
|
EBS |
6612 |
3 |
Environmental
Impact Studies and Risk Management |
|
EBS |
6613 |
3 |
Environmental Economics |
|
EBS |
6614 |
3 |
Natural Resources
Economics |
|
EBS |
6615 |
3 |
Environmental Law,
Permitting, and Regulatory Compliance |
|
EBS |
6623 |
3 |
Environmental Negotiations
and Conflict Resolution |
|
EBS |
6665 |
3 |
Sustainable Development |
|
EBS/HIS |
5550 |
3 |
Environmental
History of the United States |
|
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING |
|
PA |
6645 |
3 |
Managing Government
Contracts |
|
PA |
6647 |
3 |
Advanced Contract
Administration |
|
PA |
6648 |
3 |
Contract Negotiation |
|
PA |
6649 |
3 |
Government Contract Law |
|
PA |
6668 |
3 |
Grant Writing for Public
and Nonprofit Organizations |
|
HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT |
|
HSA |
6680 |
3 |
Health Services
Administration and Policy |
|
HSA |
6681 |
3 |
Legal and Social Issues in
Health Administration |
|
HSA |
6682 |
3 |
Health Care Planning and
Management |
|
HSA |
6683 |
3 |
Health Care Economics |
|
HSA |
6684 |
3 |
Managed Healthcare |
|
JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION |
|
PA |
6620 |
3 |
Organization Theory |
|
CJ |
6620 |
3 |
Current Trends in Criminal
Law |
|
CJ |
6622 |
3 |
Seminar in the
Administration of Justice |
|
CJ |
6624 |
3 |
Court Administration |
|
CJ |
6630 |
3 |
Juvenile Justice |
|
CJ |
6640 |
3 |
Seminar in Law Enforcement |
|
CJ |
6652 |
3 |
Seminar in Corrections |
|
NATIONAL SECURITY AFFAIRS |
|
IR |
5524 |
3 |
Contemporary American
Foreign Policy |
|
IR |
5551 |
3 |
Survey of International
Relations |
|
IR |
5552 |
3 |
International Law |
|
IR |
6602 |
3 |
Geostrategic Studies |
|
IR |
6610 |
3 |
International
Organizations |
|
IR |
6620 |
3 |
International Political
Economy |
|
IR |
6635 |
3 |
National Security Policy |
|
IR |
6660 |
3 |
Military Strategy and
International Relations |
|
NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT |
|
PA |
6630 |
3 |
Strategic Planning |
|
PA |
6631 |
3 |
Program Evaluation |
|
PA |
6645 |
3 |
Managing Government
Contracts |
|
PA |
6666 |
3 |
Foundations of Nonprofit
Organizations |
|
PA |
6667 |
3 |
Executive Leadership in
Nonprofit Organizations |
|
PA |
6668 |
3 |
Grant Writing for Public and
Nonprofit Organizations |
|
PA |
6669 |
3 |
Nonprofit Financial
Management |
|
PA |
6674 |
3 |
Ethics in Public Administration |
|
PUBLIC HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT |
|
HRM |
6601 |
3 |
Legal Environment of
Employment Decisions |
|
HRM |
6604 |
3 |
Labor Law |
|
HRM |
6619 |
3 |
Seminar in Human Resources
Administration |
|
HRM |
6622 |
3 |
Human Resources Staffing |
|
HRM |
6623 |
3 |
Training and Human Resources
Development |
|
HRM |
6632 |
3 |
Compensation and Benefits |
|
PA |
6630 |
3 |
Strategic Planning |
|
PA |
6646 |
3 |
Organization Behavior |
|
PUBLIC MANAGEMENT |
|
PA |
6602 |
3 |
Quantitative Methods in Public
Management |
|
PA |
6603 |
3 |
Economics for Public Management |
|
PA |
6612 |
3 |
Comparative Public
Administration |
|
PA |
6620 |
3 |
Organization Theory |
|
PA |
6630 |
3 |
Strategic Planning |
|
PA |
6631 |
3 |
Program Evaluation |
|
PA |
6640 |
3 |
Intergovernmental Relations |
|
PA |
6644 |
3 |
Administrative Law |
|
PA |
6645 |
3 |
Managing Government Contracts |
|
PA |
6646 |
3 |
Organizational Behavior |
|
PA |
6652 |
3 |
American Public Finance |
|
PA |
6665 |
3 |
Leadership in Public Administration |
|
PA |
6668 |
3 |
Grant Writing for Public and
Nonprofit Organizations |
|
PA |
6674 |
3 |
Ethics in Public Administration |
|
PA |
6679 |
3 |
Computers and Government Management
Information Systems |
Concentration Courses
PA 6625 (Specialized Study
in Public Administration) or PA 6660 (Readings in Public Administration)
with the prior approval by the MPA Director or faculty adviser may be
utilized in any concentration. In combination, these courses may not be used
for more than six total credit hours. A course completed for one
concentration cannot be used for another concentration.
Cross-listings applicable to
the Master of Public Administration Degree Program only from other courses
listed in this Bulletin:
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