APPENDIX A
UNDERGRADUATE
College of Agricultural Sciences

36-07-001 Change. Remove C requirement from CHEM 112 and CHEM 202.

Proposed effective date: Fall Semester 2008

Environmental Resource Management

University Park, College of Agricultural Sciences (E R M)

PROFESSOR ROBERT D. SHANNON, Program Coordinator

Environmental Resource Management (E R M) is an interdisciplinary, interdepartmental program in the College of Agricultural Sciences. Students may major or minor in E R M. The major is a science-based curriculum designed to prepare students for environment-oriented careers in the public and private sectors and for graduate school.

The E R M curriculum is three-tiered, beginning with a broad foundation of coursework in communications and the biological, physical and social sciences. In subsequent courses, topical issues associated with the management and sustainability of the environment are addressed from a scientific, social and political perspective. Courses include ecosystem management, environmental law, pollutant impacts, resource economics, soil characterization, systems analysis and water management. The third tier affords the opportunity to specialize. Students select a minor or choose a group of courses (totaling at least 18 credits) that focus on a particular aspect of the environment. Examples include ecology, energy and air pollution control, environmental education, environmental geography, environmental health, environmental toxicology, resource economics and policy, soil resources, and water resources. Courses and minors from across the University can be used in developing a student's area of specialization.

For the B.S. degree in Environmental Resource Management, a minimum of 121 credits is required.

Scheduling Recommendation by Semester Standing given like (Sem: 1-2)

GENERAL EDUCATION: 45 credits
(30 of these 45 credits are included in the REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)
(See description of General Education in this bulletin.)

FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR:
(Included in REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)

UNITED STATES CULTURES AND INTERNATIONAL CULTURES:
(Included in GENERAL EDUCATION course selection)

WRITING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM:
(Included in REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR: 106-108 credits
(This includes 30 credits of General Education courses: 9 credits of GN courses; 6 credits of GQ courses; 6 credits of GS courses; 9 credits of GWS courses.)

PRESCRIBED COURSES (63 credits)
AG 150S(2), CAS 100 GWS(3), ENGL 015 GWS(3), E R M 151(1)[1] (Sem: 1-2)
CHEM 110 GN(3)[1], CHEM 111 GN(1)[1], CHEM 112 GN(3), CHEM 202(3) (Sem: 1-4)
BIOL 110 GN(4)[1], BIOL 220W GN(4)[1], SOILS 101 GN(3)[1], STAT 240 GQ(3) (Sem: 3-4)
AG BM 200(3), AG EC 201(3)[1], A S M 327(3)[1], GEOG 160 GS(3), GEOSC 303(3) (Sem: 5-6)
ENGL 202C GWS(3), E R M 300(3)[1], E R M 411(3)[1] (Sem: 5-8)
E R M 412(3)[1], E R M 413W(3)[1] (Sem: 7-8)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (19-21 credits)
MATH 110 GQ(4), MATH 111 GQ(2); or MATH 140 GQ(4), MATH 141 GQ(4) (Sem: 1-2)
AG BM 101 GS(3) or ECON 002 GS(3) (Sem: 1-2)
PHYS 211 GN(4) or PHYS 250 GN(4) (Sem: 3-4)
Select 6 credits from E R M 430(3)[1], E R M 431(3)[1], E R M 432(3)[1], or E R M 433(3)[1] (Sem: 7-8)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (24 credits)
Select 3 credits in ecology (Sem: 5-6)
Select 18 credits of technical courses in consultation with adviser (Sem: 5-8)
Select 3 credits in communications (Sem: 7-8)

[1] A student enrolled in this major must receive a grade of C or better, as specified in Senate Policy 82-44.

APPENDIX A
UNDERGRADUATE
College of Arts and Architecture

COURSE ADD

36-07-002 MUSIC 468
Acting for Singers
ACTING FOR SINGERS (2 per semester/maximum of 4)
To help students develop authentic and specific characters/portrayals on stage through physical and emotional awareness.
PREREQUISITE: Must be currently enrolled for voice jury track at the level of V220J or higher or register with permission of the program
PROPOSED START: FA2008

APPENDIX A
UNDERGRADUATE
Behrend College

36-07-003 Change. Revise program description; Remove MTHBD courses from Supporting Courses and Related Areas.

Proposed effective date: Fall Semester 2008

Mathematics Minor

Penn State Erie, The Behrend College (MTHBD)

PROFESSOR ROGER F. KNACKE, in charge

The minor in mathematics (MTHBD) shows students how to use mathematical tools and ways of thinking in many fields. The choice of several upper-level courses allows students to focus on specific areas of interest. Business majors might choose linear programming and operations research. Engineering students could enroll in numerical methods. Chemistry students might choose numerical methods and linear programming, while biology majors could enroll in mathematical modeling and differential equations. A solid mathematical background can be a strong asset in fields of education, neurobiology and behavior, plant biology and agriculture, immune system studies and pathology, medical sciences, marketing and management science, engineering, national security, ecology, and ecosystems.

A grade of C or better is required for all courses in the minor.

Scheduling recommendation by Semester Standing given like (Sem: 1-2)

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MINOR: 18 credits

PRESCRIBED COURSES (4 credits)
MATH 311W(4) (Sem: 3-4)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (14 credits)
Select 8 credits of MATH courses at the level of MATH 140 GQ(4) or above (Sem: 1-6)
Select 6 credits of 400-level MATH courses (Sem: 7-8)
No more than three credits from MATH 495 courses can be used to satisfy this requirement.

36-07-004 Change. Revise program description; Add STAT 401; Remove STAT 402.

Proposed effective date: Fall Semester 2008

Statistics Minor

Penn State Erie, The Behrend College (STABD)

PROFESSOR ROGER F. KNACKE, in charge

The minor in Statistics (STABD) provides students with a strong statistical background for careers in biology, actuarial science, engineering, mathematics; or for graduate studies in many fields. The minor is designed to make students proficient in the collection, interpretation and analysis of data.

A grade of C or better is required for all courses in the minor.

Scheduling Recommendation by Semester Standing given like (Sem: 1-2)

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MINOR: 28-30 credits

PRESCRIBED COURSES (20 credits)
MATH 140 GQ(4), MATH 141 GQ(4) (Sem: 1-2)
STAT 301 GQ(3), STAT 401(3), STAT 461(3), STAT 462(3) (Sem: 3-8)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (2-4 credits)
Select 2-4 credits from MATH 230(4) or MATH 231(2) (Sem: 3-4)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (6 credits)
Select 6 credits of 400-level STAT or related MATH courses (Sem: 5-8)
No more than three credits from 495 courses can be used to satisfy this requirement.

APPENDIX A
UNDERGRADUATE
College of Health and Human Development

COURSE ADD

36-07-005 HRIM 482
Hospitality Real Estate
HOSP REAL ESTATE (3)
The course focuses on commercial real estate concepts related to the hospitality industry.
PREREQUISITE: HRIM 336, HRIM 380
PROPOSED START: FA2008

APPENDIX B
GRADUATE

36-07-006 Add new Ph.D. Degree program in American Studies.

Proposed effective date: Fall Semester 2008

American Studies (AMSTD)

Program Home Page

SIMON J. BRONNER, Ph.D., Director
Penn State Harrisburg
777 W. Harrisburg Pike
Middletown, PA 17057-4898
Phone: 717-948-6201
Email: amstd@psu.edu

Degrees Conferred: M.A., Ph.D.

The M.A. Degree Program

The M.A. degree program, offered at Penn State Harrisburg, emphasizes the interdisciplinary study of American society and culture. It serves students who want to investigate the American experience and apply their studies in a variety of professions, including education, government, communications, and museums. It is the distinguishing characteristic of the program that the large majority of its course offerings are taught by faculty trained in the discipline of American Studies and bearing the "American Studies" title. The program offers a number of concentrations including folklore, cultural history (politics, popular culture, media studies), international American Studies, material and visual culture (art, architecture, craft, landscape, food, clothing, medicine), public heritage (museums, historic preservation, archiving, cultural resource management), race and ethnicity, and regional studies.

The campus is located in a rich cultural region, surrounded by Amish Farmlands, Gettysburg, Hershey, Steelton, Ephrata, Carlisle, York, and Harrisburg. Additionally, proximity to the major cities of Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and New York offer a host of research options for students. Strong ties with local educational and cultural institutions, including the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, State Museum of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Farm Museum of Landis Valley, Hershey Museum, National Civil War Museum, and the Dauphin County Historical Society, Cumberland County Historical Society, and other Public Heritage resources provide excellent learning opportunities for students.

The M.A. degree can be earned by full- or part-time study. Most 500-level courses are offered in the evening as the program strives to meet students' needs.

Admission Requirements

The M.A. degree program in American Studies accepts students from a wide array of disciplines--particularly art, history, English, sociology, and anthropology--but recommends educational preparation related to the interdisciplinary study of American culture. This program accepts baccalaureate degrees earned from accredited institutions. Conditions of the degree must be equivalent to the conditions required for a degree from Penn State. All applicants must submit: a completed application form with the application fee; two official transcripts of all colleges and universities attended (minimum of 2.75 junior/senior grade-point average on a 4.00 scale); two letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to the student's ability to handle graduate study; a statement of intent (approx. 1,000 words outlining their preparation for study, proposed fields of study, and career goals; and a sample of written work (seminar paper or equivalent research paper) as evidence of their American research and writing skills.

An application is available on the Web at www.hbg.psu.edu or by calling 717-948-6250. Submit materials for fall admission before February 15 and for spring admission before October 15. Students applying for scholarships and assistantships are requested to submit general examination scores of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) taken within five years previous to the date of application. The GRE is recommended, but not required, for admission.

All international applicants whose first language is not English or who have not received baccalaureate or master's degrees from an institution in which the language of instruction is English must take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language: www.toefl.org) or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) and submit the results of that test with the application for admission. A TOEFL score of 550 on the paper test, a score of 213 on the computer-based test, or 80 points on the new Internet-based test with a minimum of 23 points on the new speaking portion is required for admission; or an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) minimum composite score of 6.5. The IELTS exam tests four mandatory skill areas: listening, reading, writing, and speaking.

Completed international application material must be submitted by the following deadlines. Applications received after the deadlines will be processed for the following semester: fall semester, February 15; spring semester, October 15. Applications received after these deadlines will be processed for the following semester.

Degree Requirements

The student is required to take a minimum of 30 credits in American Studies, including at least 18 credits in the 500 series; AM ST 500, 591, and AM ST 580 or 600 are required. AM ST 500 should be taken within the first two semesters of study; AM ST 591 should be taken in the last two semesters of study. Usually in the last semester of study, students are required to complete their program with a major paper by taking AM ST 580 or thesis in which case AM ST 600 is taken. The choice of AM ST 580 to fulfill graduation requirements is for an original scholarly master's paper or project. One to six credits in AM ST 580 can be earned; the typical number of credits for the culminating project is three. The choice of AM ST 600 is for a thesis and is taken for 6 credits. The thesis must follow the guidelines established by the Thesis Office of the Graduate School (see http://www.gradsch.psu.edu/current/thesis.html).

Advanced undergraduate courses (400-level) that have not counted toward a student's undergraduate degree may be considered for transfer into the graduate student's requirement of 30 credits of American Studies with permission of the program and approval of the Graduate School. At least 20 of the 30 credits must be earned at the Harrisburg location where the program is offered. Courses not having an American Studies designation but which are relevant to American Studies may be considered for inclusion in the student's requirement of 30 credits of American Studies with permission of the program.

The Ph.D. Program

The Doctor of Philosophy Program in American Studies represents the study of the United States as an academic field with its own developed theories, methods, and applications. Taking advantage of its location in a capital region with internationally known heritage sites and American Studies resources such as the Gettysburg Battlefield, Three-Mile Island, Hershey, Steelton, Anthracite Coal Region, and Amish Country, it emphasizes critical cultural inquiry and the application of American Studies to public heritage, public policy, and cultural resource management—including governmental work, museums, cultural agencies, education, archives and records management, public policy, and communications. A foundation for this application is an understanding of the American experience developed within the intellectual legacy of American Studies.

Graduates of the program are typically oriented toward public practice as well as scholarship in American Studies—integrating perspectives on United States history, culture, and society. Students have opportunities for internships and field experiences outside the classroom. In addition to preparation for academic teaching and writing, the program is distinctively concerned among other doctoral departments of American Studies with the production of public scholars and leadership careers outside of academe. The program strives to cover America broadly in its national and international contexts, work with local resources and institutions, and to develop a focus on cultural expression and identity, including areas of material and visual culture; folk and popular culture; race, ethnicity, and gender; and literature, performance, and media.

The program requires enrollment as a full-time student for at least two consecutive semesters—9 credits per semester (summer sessions not included). A doctoral student is required to complete the program, including defense and acceptance of the doctoral thesis, within eight years after admission to candidacy.

Admissions Requirements

Students may apply for admission in the fall or spring semesters. All materials should be submitted before January 15 for the fall semester and October 1 for the spring semester.

Applicants for the Doctor of Philosophy in American Studies must hold a master's degree in American Studies, or a related field emphasizing American cultural scholarship and public heritage work such as history, English, sociology, political science, folklore, cultural studies, performance studies, ethnic studies, gender studies, communications, art history, museum and library studies, education, and cultural resource management.

Students are required to submit the following:

-a completed online application with the application fee;
-two transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work;
-scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE);
-three letters of reference attesting to both academic and professional capabilities. (At least two of these letters should be from academic sources, such as professors or academic advisers);
-a letter of 500 to 1000 words outlining significant scholarly and applied experience, career goals, commitment to American Studies as a field, and academic objectives;
-a recent personal vita;
-a paper from a graduate course taken previously or publication demonstrating research and compositional skills.

Admission is highly competitive and the best-qualified students will be admitted subject to space availability and compatibility of the student with the program's research mission. Successful applicants with an M.A. typically have a GPA of 3.5 or above (on a 4.0 scale) in their graduate work.

International Students  

International applicants must hold the equivalent of an American master's degree. They must submit official or attested university records, with certified translations if the records are not in English. Notarized copies are not sufficient. The language of instruction at Penn State is English.  International applicants must take and submit scores for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System), with the exceptions noted below.  The minimum acceptable score for the TOEFL is 550 for the paper-based test, 213 for the computer-based test, or a total score of 80 with a 20 on the speaking section for the internet-based test.  Applicants with iBT speaking scores between 15 and 19 may be considered for provisional admission, which requires an institutional test of English proficiency upon first enrollment and, if necessary, remedial course work. The minimum composite score for the IELTS is 6.5. 

International applicants are exempt from the TOEFL/IELTS requirement who have received a baccalaureate or a master's degree from a college/university/institution in any of the following: Australia , Belize , British Caribbean and British West Indies , Canada (except Quebec ), England , Guyana , Republic of Ireland , Liberia , New Zealand , Northern Ireland , Scotland , the United States and Wales .
 
Information about the TOEFL can be obtained by writing to the Educational Testing Service, Box 6155 , Princeton , NJ 08541-6155 or visiting their web site at www.toefl.org . Local administration at University Park campus of the TOEFL is handled by the IECP.  Information about the IELTS can be obtained by contacting IELTS International, 100 East Corson Street, Suite 200 , Pasadena , CA 91103 or visiting its Web site at www.ielts.org .

Residency

Over some twelve-month period during the interval between admission to the Ph.D. program and completion of the Ph.D. program, the candidate must spend at least two semesters (summer sessions are not included) as a registered full-time student (9 credits per semester) engaged in academic work at Penn State Harrisburg.

The Curriculum

Students progress through the following phases and take courses designated by their doctoral committee as part of their study for the Ph.D.

Candidacy

In this initial phase, the student must (1) make up any deficiencies in graduate courses in American Studies noted in the letter of acceptance, and (2) complete with a grade of B or better the following courses--AM ST 500 (Theory and Method), AM ST 502 (Problems in American Studies), AM ST 591 (Seminar), and at least one course from the subfield seminars (AM ST 510 to 570)--and (3) pass a candidacy examination. Admitted students who have met all course prerequisites begin the core courses with AM ST 500 (Theory and Method). Students who have already taken AM ST 500 within three years of admission may begin their program of study with the AM ST 502 (Problems in American Studies).

The candidacy examination is administered by a special committee appointed by the director of the doctoral program. After the exam is passed, a student is advanced to doctoral candidacy. General guidance of a doctoral candidate is the responsibility of a doctoral committee consisting of four or more active members of the Graduate Faculty, which includes at least two faculty members in the major field, and one outside member. The primary responsibilities of the outside member are (1) to maintain the academic standards of the Graduate School and (2) to assure that all procedures are carried out fairly. The outside member represents the Graduate School ; and, as such, the outside member shall be a member of the Graduate Faculty but need not have direct expertise in the research area of the candidate. The outside member may contribute technical expertise, but this role is subordinate to the aforementioned primary responsibilities .  The dissertation adviser must be a member of the doctoral committee and usually (but is not required to) serves as chair. If the candidate has a minor, that field must be represented on the committee.  This committee is appointed by the graduate dean through the Office of Graduate Enrollment Services, upon recommendation of the head of the major program, soon after the student is admitted to candidacy. A person not affiliated with Penn State who has particular expertise in the candidate's research area may be added as a special member, upon recommendation by the head of the program and approval of the graduate dean (via the Office of Graduate Enrollment Services). A special member is expected to participate fully in the functions of the doctoral committee. If the special member is asked only to read and approve the doctoral dissertation, that person is designated a special signatory of the thesis. Occasionally, special signatories may be drawn from within the Penn State faculty in particular situations.

The Comprehensive Examination

Students must be registered as a full-time or part-time degree student for the semester (excluding summer session) in which the comprehensive examination is taken. The examination consists of three parts and is administered by the student's doctoral committee. One is in the area of Theory and Method and an additional two subfields of study from a list of five areas covered in the program. The five subfields of specialization are:

(1) Public Heritage, Cultural Resource Management, and Museum Studies;
(2) Culture (material and visual culture, literature and media, sports and physical culture), Arts, and Communication (language, performance, media, and music);
(3) Interdisciplinary History and Politics (history of ideas, philosophy, and politics; biography and oral history; everyday life and socioeconomic studies; government, public policy, and diplomacy);
(4) Society and Ethnography (race, ethnicity, class, gender, age; religion and belief; comparative culture and transnationalism);
(5) Regional, Environmental, Urban, and Local Studies.

Additional subfields of study within American Studies may be selected with the approval of the student's doctoral committee.

Although the exact number of courses required in each subfield may vary among students, typically four per subfield are required. Doctoral committees meet with students at least once each academic year. Written and oral comprehensive examinations in the three areas are given at the end of the study period.

The Dissertation

Under guidance from the doctoral committee, the candidate prepares a detailed research proposal that serves as the basis for the written dissertation covering an aspect of American Studies. The dissertation should represent a significant contribution to knowledge, show familiarity with the intellectual heritage of American Studies, be presented in a scholarly manner, reveal an ability on the part of the candidate to do independent research of high quality, and indicate considerable experience in using a variety of research techniques and forms of primary evidence. The contents and conclusions of the dissertation must be defended at the time of the final oral examination. Once approved, the student can enroll in AM ST 600 Thesis for on-campus work or AM ST 610 Ph.D. Dissertation Research Off-Campus. The writing and defense of this original contribution to the theory and practice of American Studies is the capstone to the Ph.D. program. A student must be registered continuously for each Fall and Spring semester, beginning with the first semester after the comprehensive examination requirement and residency requirement have been met, until the dissertation is accepted and approved by the dissertation committee. To maintain continuous registration, candidates may register for noncredit AM ST 601 or 611, with payment of the special thesis preparation fee; students who want to combine course work with thesis preparation must register for AM ST 600 or 611 (not 601 which is full-time thesis preparation) plus course registration at the regular per-credit fee. For more information on academic procedures, see www.psu.edu/bulletin/whitebook/$acadinfo.htm.

The final examination of the doctoral candidate is an oral examination (defense) administered and evaluated by the entire doctoral committee. This oral defense is open to the public and related in large part to the dissertation, but it may cover the candidate's whole program of study. The Committee may restrict part of the defense to its members and the candidate. The candidate must be registered as a full-time or part-time degree student for the semester in which the oral defense is held.

Grade-Point Average and Time Limit

A minimum grade-point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) for work done in the American Studies doctoral program at the University is required for doctoral candidacy, for admission to the comprehensive examination, the final oral examination, and for graduation.

A doctoral student is required to complete the program, including acceptance of the doctoral thesis, within eight years from the date of successful completion of the candidacy examination. Extensions may be granted by the Director of Graduate Enrollment Services in appropriate circumstances.

Financial Aid

A limited number of scholarships, loans, and grants are available from the University. In many cases, employers have a tuition-reimbursement plan paying for partial or full tuition. To find available options from the University, contact the Financial Aid Office at 717-948-6307. For more information, see php.scripts.psu.edu/dept/iit/hbg/academics/gradaid.php

Graduate School Funding Programs

Full-time incoming doctoral students starting in the fall semester with a record of scholarly excellence may qualify for a University Graduate Fellowship, Bunton-Waller Graduate Scholar Awards, and other programs. Interested students should contact the program director, who is responsible for nominating students. For more information, see www.gradsch.psu.edu/prospective/funding/programs.html

Capital College Funding Programs

Full-time incoming graduate students may qualify for a Capital College Assistantship and other programs. Students must be nominated for an assistantship by the program director. For more information, see php.scripts.psu.edu/dept/iit/hbg/academics/gradaid.php

Graduate courses carry numbers from 500 to 599 and 800 to 899. Advanced undergraduate courses numbered between 400 and 499 may be used to meet some graduate degree requirements when taken by graduate students. Courses below the 400 level may not. A graduate student may register for or audit these courses in order to make up deficiencies or to fill in gaps in previous education but not to meet requirements for an advanced degree.

AMERICAN STUDIES (AM ST) course list

36-07-007 Change. Revise course titles; Add IMBA 517, 523, 562; Change credits for IMBA 574 from 2 to 3; Remove IMBA 514, 520, 532, 545, 551, 572.

Proposed effective date: Fall Semester 2008

Business Administration, Master of (iMBA)

Program Home Page

JOHN L. FIZEL, Chair iMBA Program
imba@psu.edu
814-898-6323

Degree Conferred: M.B.A.

The Penn State Intercollege Master of Business Administration (iMBA) is an online degree program of Penn State Erie, The Behrend College; Penn State Great Valley, The School of Graduate Professional Studies; Penn State Harrisburg; and Smeal College of Business, Penn State University Park. The iMBA curriculum emphasizes cross-functional organizational thinking; focuses on business planning and strategy; closely follows the quality guidelines for accreditation of AACSB (American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business), the accrediting body affiliated with The International Association for Management Education; and uses cutting-edge instructional technology to transcend issues of time and space, and to support effective teaching and learning.

Within the context of these goals, the iMBA curriculum was developed around four core business areas and six themes. The core business areas include: Financial Reporting, Analysis, and Markets; Domestic and Global Economic Environments; Human Behavior in Organizations; Creation and Distribution of Goods and Services.

The themes were derived from values and concepts found in high performing organizations: Leadership; Strategic Planning; Customer and Market; Information and Analysis; Human Resources; Process Management.

These business areas and themes are integrated at the course level. Students apply knowledge developed in these areas to multidimensional problems and issues throughout the program, which includes two required one-week culminating or capstone residential experiences.

Admission Requirements

Admission is granted only to candidates who demonstrate high promise of success for graduate work. Requirements listed here are in addition to general Graduate School requirements stated in the GENERAL INFORMATION section of the Graduate Bulletin.

Applicants are required to take the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). Applicants whose first language is not English or who have not received baccalaureate or master's degrees from an institution in which the language of instruction is English, must take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).

Admissions decisions are based on a review of a complete admission portfolio, including an application, a statement of intent, a current resume, official transcripts from each undergraduate and graduate institution attended, two letters of recommendation, and GMAT scores. An applicant’s credentials are compared to the standards set by other candidates in the current application pool. Please see http://www.worldcampus.psu.edu/iMBA for additional program information.

Applicants must have completed the following prerequisites or the equivalent before they may matriculate: Quantitative Analysis (e.g., QUANT 310), Business Statistics (e.g., STAT 200 or MSIS 200), Accounting (e.g., ACCTG 211), Microeconomics (e.g., ECON 002) and Macroeconomics (e.g., ECON 004). Applicants who have developed relevant knowledge and skills in one or more of these areas through work experiences may demonstrate their proficiency through the application portfolio. A working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite is required.

Master's Degree Requirements

The iMBA degree requires 48 credits distributed across the following courses: IMBA 501, IMBA 502, IMBA 513, IMBA 515, IMBA 516, IMBA 517, IMBA 521, IMBA 522, IMBA 523, IMBA 530, IMBA 531, IMBA 543, IMBA 544, IMBA 550, IMBA 560, IMBA 561, IMBA 562, IMBA 573, and IMBA 574. Attendance at the two one-week Residency Experiences is mandatory. Following the iMBA course schedule, which involves completing credits over eight consecutive terms, a part-time student can complete the program in two years (see http://www.worldcampus.psu.edu/pub/imba/afs_sched.shtml).

Other Relevant Information

The iMBA is an online graduate degree program delivered via World Campus (http://www.worldcampus.psu.edu/). Students progress through the program in cohorts. They must be computer literate and have immediate, ready, and reliable access to a computer and the Internet. Although not all aspects of the course are delivered via electronic media, Internet access is required to successfully complete the course of instruction, as well as participate in online discussion groups. See (http://www.worldcampus.psu.edu/pub/imba/afs_equip.shtml) for the most current technical requirements. Students are required to complete the two one-week residency experiences. No alternatives and substitutions are possible.

Courses

Term One

INTERCOLLEGE MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (iMBA)
501. Markets, Industry Analysis, and Business Strategy (3)
502. Financial and Accounting Tools (3)

Term Two

INTERCOLLEGE MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (iMBA)
513. Data Analysis Resource Module (2)
515. Accounting for External Reporting (2)
516. Organizational Behavior and Performance(2)

Term Three

INTERCOLLEGE MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (iMBA)
521. Strategic Analysis (2)
522. Financial Management (2)
523. Organizational Development, Intervention and Change (2)

Residency Experience I (required)

Term Four

INTERCOLLEGE MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (iMBA)
517. Corporate Governance (2)
531. Project Management (2)
543. Accounting for Internal Decision Making (2)

Term Five

INTERCOLLEGE MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (iMBA)
530. Marketing in a Global Environment (3)
544. Managing Human Resources(3)

Term Six

INTERCOLLEGE MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (iMBA)
550. Corporate Information Strategy(3)
560. Corporate Innovative Strategies (3)

Term Seven

INTERCOLLEGE MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (iMBA)
561. Global Operations and Supply Chain Management (3)
562. Global Business Management (3)

Term Eight

INTERCOLLEGE MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (iMBA)
573. Strategic Planning (3)
574. Strategic Financial Decisions (3)

Residency Experience II (required)

Graduate courses carry numbers from 500 to 599 and 800 to 899. Advanced undergraduate courses numbered between 400 and 499 may be used to meet some graduate degree requirements when taken by graduate students. Courses below the 400 level may not. A graduate student may register for or audit these courses in order to make up deficiencies or to fill in gaps in previous education but not to meet requirements for an advanced degree.

36-07-008 Add new Dual -Title Graduate Degree Program in Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies (CAMS).

Proposed effective date: Fall Semester 2008

Dual-Title Graduate Degree in Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies (CAMS)

Program Home Page

PAUL HARVEY, Department Head
101 Weaver Building
814-863-0061
pbh1@psu.edu

Degrees Conferred: Students electing this program through participating departments will earn a degree with a dual-title at both the Ph.D. and the master's levels, i.e., Ph.D. in (graduate program name) and Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies, or master's degree in (graduate program name) and Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies.

Dual-title degrees grounded both in CAMS and a given discipline will acknowledge and foster interdisciplinary scholarship. This dual-title degree program will increase the intellectual rigor, breadth, and depth of graduate work in a participating program through immersion in the disciplinary fields covered by the Department of Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies: the philology and literature of ancient Mediterranean languages; the history and material cultures of those societies.

This dual-title program will thus provide a context in which students will learn how to synthesize knowledge within and across traditional disciplinary boundaries. In addition, this dual-title degree program will provide qualified students opportunities for instructional training encouraging an interdisciplinary approach to teaching.

The primary advantages of this dual-title program include the intellectual and academic advantages and benefits of interdisciplinary study, as well as the enhancement of the reputation of the departments concerned through an innovative program, leading to recruitment of highly qualified graduate students, and an improved placement of doctoral graduates in highly-competitive humanities fields.

This dual-title degree program does not duplicate any other degree program in the University.

Admission Requirements

Students must first be admitted to a participating program; only after admittance by a participating program, will students be admitted to graduate study in CAMS by an admissions committee of CAMS faculty and the approval of the head of CAMS. CAMS will follow the timetable and admissions requirements of the participating program. Applicants to this dual-title degree program should have a junior/senior cumulative average of at least 3.30 (on a 4.00 scale) and appropriate academic preparation. Preference will be given to those candidates whose undergraduate record demonstrates expertise in ancient Mediterranean studies (history; literature; archaeology) and proficiency to the 12 th credit level in one or more ancient languages. Where applicable, a minimum GPA of 3.5 (on a 4.00) scale is requisite for graduate work previously undertaken. Prospective students seeking admission to this dual-title degree program are required to write a statement of purpose that addresses the ways in which their research and professional goals will reflect an interest in interdisciplinary research in the participating program and the disciplines and fields included in CAMS.

Degree requirements

This dual-title degree will have requirements in addition to those for graduate degrees in a participating program. Those requirements include additional course work in ancient languages, additional components to the comprehensive examinations at the doctoral level, and the completion of CAMS-related theses at the master's level (optional; see below) and doctoral levels (compulsory). A CAMS master's. and a doctoral . committee, chaired by faculty closely related to the student's field of interest, will supervise the graduate study of each student accepted into this dual-title program. Students will be expected to attend and participate actively in the CAMS regularly-scheduled colloquia.

Master's Degree

33 credits, including:
6 required credits (CAMS 592: CAMS Proseminar; CAMS 593: Research Seminar).
9 additional credits in 500 or 400-level work in CAMS courses.

Reading knowledge of one ancient language: proficiency to be demonstrated through 400/500 level work in that language as instructed by CAMS language faculty.

Writing requirement: completion and approval of two seminar research papers. Those research papers should be conceived, in terms of length, format, and quality, as suitable for submission to refereed journals for publication. A student has the option of filing one of those research papers with the Graduate School as a master's thesis, in the appropriate format specified by the Graduate School.

Although the Graduate School permits eight years to complete the master's degree, master's-level students who expect to enter the Ph.D. program are strongly encouraged to graduate in either spring or summer at the end of the second year. . The culminating experience leading to the master's degree will be evaluated in accord with the procedures and standards of the participating program and of CAMS.

Ph.D. Degree

6 required credits (CAMS 592: CAMS Proseminar; CAMS 593: Research Seminar).
9 additional credits in 500 or 400-level work in CAMS courses.
9 additional credits (a minimum of 6 should be at the 500-level) in CAMS courses or courses relevant to the student's research interests.

Reading knowledge of a second ancient language--proficiency to be demonstrated through 400/500 level work in that language as instructed by CAMS language faculty--or competence, demonstrated in course work or field study, as approved by the student's supervisory committee, in a research technique in a technical field relevant to CAMS: e.g., archaeology, art history, anthropology, historical linguistics, literary studies and analysis.

Dissertation on a CAMS-related topic as approved by the student's committee.

Foreign Language and English Competency Requirements

The student will fulfill the English Competency requirements specified by the participating program. Master's students will fulfill a requirement of reading knowledge of one ancient language: Ph.D. candidates will fulfill a requirement of reading knowledge of two ancient languages or of one ancient language and competence in a research technique. Language proficiency will be demonstrated through 400/500 level work in the languages concerned, as instructed by CAMS faculty.

Students will be expected to acquire and demonstrate reading proficiency in those modern foreign languages (e.g., but not exclusively, French, German, Italian) appropriate to their research interests, as identified in consultation with their CAMS graduate supervisory committee.

Dissertation

A dissertation on a CAMS topic is required of students in this dual-title degree program. The CAMS topic of the dissertation will be approved by the student's committee.

Student Aid

Graduate assistantships are available to students in this program and other forms of student aid are described in the STUDENT AID section of the Graduate Bulletin.

CLASSICS AND ANCIENT MEDITERRANEAN (CAMS) courses : see http://www3.la.psu.edu/cams/ or http://www.psu.edu/bulletins/whitebook/courses/cams.htm

Graduate courses carry numbers from 500-599. Advanced undergraduate courses numbered between 400 and 499 may be used to meet some graduate language requirements when taken by graduate students. Courses below the 400 level do not qualify. A graduate student may register for or audit these lower-level courses in order to make up deficiencies, but not to meet requirements for an advanced (graduate) degree.

36-07-009 Add new Dual-Title Intercollege Degree program in Human Dimensions of Natural Resources and the Environment (HDNRE).

Proposed effective date: Fall Semester 2008

Human Dimensions of Natural Resources and the Environment (HDNRE)

Co-Chairs, Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology and Department of Geography

Degrees Conferred: Students electing the dual-title intercollege program in HDNRE through participating majors may earn a degree with dual-title at both the Ph.D. and M.S./M.A. levels, i.e., Ph.D. in (graduate program name) and Human Dimensions of Natural Resources and the Environment, or M.S./M.A. in (graduate program name) and Human Dimensions of Natural Resources and the Environment.

The following graduate programs offer dual-title degrees in HDNRE: M.A. and Ph.D. in Anthropology and HDNRE; M.S. and Ph.D. in Energy and Mineral Engineering and HDNRE; M.S. and Ph.D. in Forest Resources and HDNRE; M.S. and Ph.D. in Geography and HDNRE; M.S. and Ph.D. in Recreation, Park and Tourism Management and HDNRE; and M.S. and Ph.D. in Rural Sociology and HDNRE.

The HDNRE dual-title intercollege degree program is administered by the HDNRE Program Committee. The committee maintains program definition, identifies appropriate faculty and courses, and recommends policies and procedures for its operation. This dual-title intercollege degree program is offered through graduate major programs in four colleges: Agricultural Sciences, Earth and Mineral Sciences, Health and Human Development, and the Liberal Arts. HDNRE enables students to attain and be identified with the content, techniques, applications, methods, and policy implications of an interdisciplinary focus on Human Dimensions of Natural Resources and the Environment, while maintaining a close association with areas of application.

Through participation in HDNRE, student programs of study will emphasize integrated, multidisciplinary approaches designed for improving their understanding about and management of natural resources. Areas of study will reflect the faculty advisor's home department and disciplinary thrust. To pursue a dual-title intercollege degree under this program, the student must first apply and be admitted through one of the existing graduate programs that offers the dual-title degree in HDNRE (Anthropology; Energy and Mineral Engineering; Forest Resources; Geography; Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management; or Rural Sociology).

Admission Requirements

HDNRE requirements include: (1) a minimum baccalaureate Jr/Sr grade point average of 3.0 out of a 4.0 scale; (2) a statement of professional goals, natural resource management philosophy, and reasons for applying to the program; and (3) three letters of reference from individuals capable of evaluating the applicant's potential for graduate work in interdisciplinary natural resource management. TOEFL scores are required of all students for whom English is a second language.

The language of instruction at Penn State is English. All international applicants whose first language is not English or who have not received a baccalaureate or master's degree from an institution in which the language of instruction is English must take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) and submit the results of that test with the application for admission. A TOEFL score of 550 on the paper test, a score of 213 on the computer-based test, or 80 points on the new Internet-based Test with a minimum of 20 points on the speaking portion; or the IELTS module with a minimum composite score of 6.5 is required for admission.

Degree Requirements

To qualify for a dual-title intercollege degree, students must satisfy the requirements of the major program in which they are enrolled, including the communication/foreign language requirements, if any. In addition, they must satisfy the minimum requirements in the HDNRE dual-title intercollege program described here. Final course selection is determined by the student and her/his respective graduate committee. All dual-title intercollege degree candidates must enroll in HDNRE 590 in each of their first two semesters.

M.S./M.A. Degree: A candidate for the dual-title intercollege M.S./M.A. in HDNRE must complete 17 credit hours of HDNRE coursework beyond the bachelor's degree in addition to curricular requirements for the masters degree in the student's primary program. The HDNRE requirement includes four common courses in the HDNRE curriculum – i.e., HDNRE 590 Colloquium (two credits), HDNRE 574 Integrated Perspectives in Human Dimensions of Natural Resources and the Environment, HDNRE 575 Ethical Issues in Human Dimensions of Natural Resources and the Environment, and R SOC 555 Human Dimensions of Natural Resources. In addition, each HDNRE student will take either ANTH 559 Behavioral Ecology (to be changed to Human Ecology – name change proposal at Department) or FOR 565 GIS-Based Socio-Ecological Landscape Analysis, and one additional course selected in consultation with the student's graduate committee. The HDNRE Colloquium must be taken in each of the first two semesters of enrollment in the dual-title intercollege degree program. In addition, 6 semester credit hours of Thesis Research (in the student's home graduate degree program) are required if the candidate is writing a thesis. Particular courses may satisfy both the graduate major program requirements and those of the HDNRE dual-title intercollege program. All courses must be approved by the student's M.S./M.A. committee.

The thesis supervisor and chair of the student's graduate committee shall be a member of the student's major program, and a member of the dual-title program. All members of the committee must hold Graduate Faculty status or secure the same before serving on the committee.

The culminating experience (e.g., thesis, scholarly paper, project) must incorporate an HDNRE interest together with the primary field of study. All students are also required to successfully complete an oral defense of the M.S./M.A. project completed as part of the master's requirements if required by the participating program.

Ph.D. Degree: A candidate for the dual-title intercollege HDNRE Ph.D. must complete, in addition to curricular requirements for the doctoral degree in the student's primary program, a minimum of 18 credit hours of HDNRE coursework. This includes the required courses for the HDNRE M.S./M.A. program. The HDNRE Colloquium must be taken each of the first two semesters of enrollment in the dual-title intercollege degree program, and once more prior to graduation. In addition, 9 semester credit hours of Thesis Research (either in the home department or in HDNRE) are required. Particular courses may satisfy both the graduate major program requirements and those of the HDNRE program. If an HDNRE M.S./M.A. student continues into the HDNRE Ph.D. program, 15 credits of interdisciplinary course work must be selected, with the approval of the student's doctoral committee. As well, a continuing doctoral candidate must take 3 credits of HDNRE 590 (each student must enroll the first two semesters and then once more prior to graduation).

All Ph.D. students will be required to complete, present, and defend a dissertation that incorporates a topic related to HDNRE, in addition to the participating program.

All participating primary programs (Anthropology; Energy and Mineral Engineering; Forest Resources; Geography; Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management; and Rural Sociology) have agreed to incorporate the dual-title program within the student's dissertation work.

Student Aid

Forms of student aid are described in the STUDENT AID section of the Graduate Bulletin.

Primary Programs of Study

All students (M.S./M.A. and Ph.D.) in the dual-title intercollege graduate degree program in HDNRE are expected to complete the common series of courses (HNDRE 590 – 2 credit minimum for masters students and 3 credit minimum for doctoral students, HDNRE 574, HDNRE 575, and R SOC 555). As well, each student is required to take either ANTH 559 or FOR 565 and one additional course selected in consultation with the student's graduate committee. All students must complete the required course of study in their primary program. Further, all HDNRE Ph.D. students will be encouraged to assist in teaching at least one course as part of their training and education in the dual-title intercollege graduate degree program.

Graduate courses carry numbers from 500 to 599 and 800 to 899. Advanced undergraduate courses numbered between 400 and 499 may be used to meet some graduate degree requirements when taken by graduate students. Courses below the 400 level may not. A graduate student may register for or audit these courses in order to make up deficiencies or to fill in gaps in previous education but not to meet requirements for an advanced degree.

36-07-010 Add new Joint Degree Program between the Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law (J.D.) and the School of International Affairs (M.I.A.)

Proposed effective date: Fall Semester 2008

International Affairs (IA)

Program Home Page

Tiyanjana Maluwa, Director, School of International Affairs
203A Beam Building
814-865-8971

Degree Conferred: M.I.A.

The School of International Affairs (SIA) is designed to prepare students for occupations involving public service, private enterprise, nonprofit organizations, and international organizations worldwide. The Master’s in International Affairs (MIA) degree program will provide students with a substantial knowledge base in international systems, institutions, issues and history and the advanced analytical tools and cross-cultural skills and competencies necessary for these occupations. Students will work closely with faculty to design a curriculum around their core course work, which incorporates a functional or regional theme and provides the opportunity to apply and enhance the core knowledge component with a thematically based set of graduate courses from across Penn State’s existing graduate and professional curriculum.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the MIA degree program will require: (i) a bachelor's degree from a U.S. regionally accredited institution or (ii) a postsecondary degree that is equivalent to a U.S. baccalaureate degree earned from an officially recognized degree-granting international institution. All applicants will submit GRE scores, two letters of recommendation and a personal statement addressing their reasons for pursuing a graduate degree in international affairs and discussing their plans and goals.

International applicants whose native language is not English will submit a satisfactory TOEFL or IELTS score from a test taken within two years of application. A satisfactory TOEFL score is 550 or above on the paper test, 213 or above on the computer-based test or 80 or above on the internet-based test (with a minimum of 23 points on the new speaking portion). A satisfactory IELTS score is a minimum composite score of 6.5. If the applicant’s qualifying degree is from a country where English is the native language and the degree is from an institution where English is the language of instruction, the applicant may apply for an exemption from these requirements.

Admissions will be based on a review of all submitted materials and spaces will be offered to the best qualified applicants, taking into account academic achievement, relevant work experience and other indices of aptitude for advanced study in international affairs.

Master’s Degree Requirements

M.I.A. degree candidates must take a total of 30 units of graduate credit, including 18 credits of required core courses. M.I.A. degree candidates must take the six core courses described below plus an additional 12 credits or more of graduate level course work with a faculty-approved theme and content. The six courses that compose the core curriculum of the M.I.A. are: (i) INTAF 801, (ii) INTAF 802, (iii) INTAF 803, (iv) INTAF 804, (v) INTAF 805, and (vi) INTAF 590.

Students will choose their elective courses, with faculty guidance, from a substantial list of graduate courses. The advanced course work usually will be clustered around areas of concentration designated by the SIA’s Faculty Governing Council, but students also will be permitted to design an independent interdisciplinary curriculum with faculty approval. The areas of concentration will take advantage of Penn State’s rich graduate curriculum by aggregating in appropriate thematic clusters pre-existing and specially created graduate-level classes.

In addition to the core curriculum and elective courses, degree candidates must complete either: (i) a master’s paper or (ii) a supervised internship placement. If the first option is chosen and the candidate opts to complete a paper, he or she must enroll in 3 credits of INTAF 594. The master’s paper will involve integrating and showing mastery of the subject matter of the student’s curricular emphasis, and may also involve original research. If the second option is chosen, the candidate will enroll in 3 credits of INTAF 595. The student will participate in a supervised internship placement of sufficient depth and professionalism that would allow the student to experience the integration of their curricular studies in an actual professional environment. A reflective paper will be submitted as a part of this credit requirement.

In order to graduate, students also will need to demonstrate proficiency in a language other than English. Proficiency will be defined as follows: (i) four semesters of a Penn State language sequence or its equivalent (15 credits); (ii) native acquisition, as shown by the candidate’s personal history and approved by the SIA faculty; or (iii) performance on a proficiency evaluation sufficient to equal four semesters of language learning: for this purpose, either Penn State’s proficiency certification process (described below) or another pre-approved proficiency assessment may be used.

Penn State’s language proficiency certification process, for students seeking a noncredit evaluation of their proficiency in languages other than English, is established by the School of Languages and Literatures (SLL) and is described briefly as follows. Requests are submitted to the department that offers the language curriculum, on a form available on the SLL website, at least three weeks prior to the time when the certification will be needed. It is not guaranteed that all requests for evaluation will be fulfilled; for example, a tester may not be available. If the language department cannot fulfill the request for an evaluation, the student will be notified and can seek alternative means of documenting proficiency (such as taking an external standardized exam in the language). If the language department can fulfill the request, an evaluation fee (currently $60) must be paid before the evaluation occurs.

Joint Degree Program between The Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law (J.D.) and the School of International Affairs (M.I.A.)

Joint Degree Program: The Dickinson School of Law (DSL) and the School of International Affairs (SIA) are offering a joint degree program that will enable a student to complete in four academic years both a Juris Doctor degree (J.D.) and a Master's in International Affairs (M.I.A.). A J.D./M.I.A. graduate will have the education and skills background to practice law in the United States, to work in an international context and to assume a leadership role in international affairs. The student will complete a minimum of 109 credits including eleven required law courses, two of which involve skills training, and seven required international affairs courses, one of which involves either an internship or a master's paper.

Admission Requirements
Students applying to the joint degree program must be admitted separately into both DSL and SIA. Students must first be admitted into the law school and will always complete their first two semesters in law before commencing the M.I.A. component. Credits earned towards an M.I.A. prior to entry into DSL will not be credited towards the J.D.

College Specific Admission Requirements

DSL: The DSL admissions process considers academic transcripts, leadership activities, community activities, work experience, personal background, letters of recommendation, the personal statement, LSAT scores and the LSAT writing sample. An admissions committee identifies candidates who are academically prepared for law study and who will contribute to the promotion of diversity and excellence in the student body and the legal profession. There is no standard prescribed undergraduate curriculum. The following are required of J.D. degree applicants: a completed application form, an LSAT score, an LSDAS report, a one-page personal statement and two letters of recommendation.

SIA: The following are required of M.I.A. applicants: (1) a bachelor's degree from a U.S. regionally accredited institution or (2) a postsecondary degree that is equivalent to a U.S. baccalaureate degree earned from an officially recognized degree-granting international institution. There is no standard prescribed undergraduate curriculum. All applicants will submit GRE scores, two letters of recommendation and a personal statement addressing their reasons for pursuing a graduate degree in international affairs and discussing their plans and goals. Upon the student's request, the LSAT may replace the GRE for joint degree admissions purposes.

International applicants who are applying to the Joint Degree program, and who do not qualify for the English exemption, must provide a satisfactory English test score. Joint degree applicants will be required to achieve a minimum TOEFL score of 575 on the paper test, 230 on the computer-based test or 88 on the internet-based test (with a minimum speaking score of 20); a minimum of 6.5 on the IELTS will also be acceptable.

Residency: A typical J.D./M.I.A. joint degree student will be in residence at DSL for six semesters and at SIA for two semesters.

Liaisons: The respective liaisons for DSL and SIA shall be as follows: the department and faculty liaisons for DSL shall be the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and the student adviser will be the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs or such other faculty member(s) as may be designated by the Dean. The liaison for SIA shall be the Director or such faculty member(s) as may be designated by the Director.

Interprogram Transfer of Credits
DSL: A maximum of nine credits for M.I.A. course work may be transferred for credit toward the J.D. degree at DSL. Courses eligible for cross-counting towards the J.D. and M.I.A. include the courses on the M.I.A. Electives list (Appendix A-31) and any other courses taken as M.I.A. electives with the express written permission of the M.I.A. and J.D. advisers. Students must obtain a grade satisfactory to DSL for the course work to be credited towards the J.D. degree.

SIA: Because of the interdisciplinary nature of the M.I.A. degree, courses taken in DSL as a part of the elective component of the M.I.A. automatically count towards the M.I.A. Courses eligible for cross-counting towards the J.D. and M.I.A. include the courses on the M.I.A. Electives list (Appendix A-31) and any other courses taken as M.I.A. electives with the express written permission of the M.I.A. and J.D. advisers.

Sequence: The sequence of courses will be determined by the students and their advisers. However, students are required to complete the first year of the DSL program before beginning the M.I.A. program. It is expected that most joint degree students will complete the first two semesters of the M.I.A. consecutively in either the first or second year after completion of the first year of the J.D. degree.

Recommended Program of Study and Advising: All students in the program will have two advisers, one from DSL and one from SIA. Periodic interaction between the two advisers will be encouraged. A program of study will be developed for each student, taking into account the fact that some courses at both locations are offered on a rotating or intermittent basis. Many courses are offered every year but some are offered every two or three years. Advisers will have available a list of projected relevant courses or educational experiences in order to work with the student on an individualized program of study. The standard committee structure will apply to the SIA programs.

Tuition: Students will be charged the applicable DSL tuition to cover the J.D. program and the applicable SIA tuition to cover the M.I.A. degree program. The DSL tuition will be paid for the semesters that the student is in residence at DSL, and the SIA tuition will be paid for the semesters that the student is in residence there. A student may take up to one course (3 credit hours) per semester in the school where the student is not in residence without any change in tuition, but must pay additional tuition to the non-residential program if he or she wishes to take additional course work at that campus during that semester.

Financial Aid and Assistantships: Decisions on financial aid and assistantships will be made by each school according to that school's procedures.

Fulfillment of Degree Requirements and Graduation: A student in the program may complete the requirements for one of the degrees and be awarded that degree prior to completing all the requirements for the other degree; provided, however, that the student shall have successfully completed at least two semesters of work towards the other degree. All courses in one program that will count towards meeting the requirements of the other must be completed before the awarding of either degree. Students will be required to fulfill all requirements for each degree in order to be awarded that degree, subject to the inter-program transfer of credits.

Graduate courses carry numbers from 500 to 599 and 800 to 899. Advanced undergraduate courses numbered between 400 and 499 may be used to meet some graduate degree requirements when taken by graduate students. Courses below the 400 level may not. A graduate student may register for or audit these courses in order to make up deficiencies or to fill in gaps in previous education but not to meet requirements for an advanced degree.

36-07-011 Change. Revise program description; Remove HLS 595, PL SC 420, PSY 451.

Proposed effective date: Fall Semester 2008

Public Health Preparedness (P H P)

Program Home Page

Robert A. Cherry, Medical Director, Penn State Shock Trauma Center; Chief,
Section of Trauma and Critical Care, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
College of Medicine, C1524
717-531-6066

Degrees Conferred: M.H.S., Master of Homeland Security (Penn State University Park)

The M.H.S. in Public Health Preparedness is designed to provide both science and nonscience post-baccalaureate students with broad training in public health preparedness as it relates to issues surrounding homeland security. The curriculum will be delivered in a distance education format to accommodate the needs and careers of professionals who are already working in or wish to transition into the field of homeland security. The program's target audience may include federal, state, and local public health officials, public affairs administrators, emergency management professionals, health care professionals, first responders, criminal justice and law enforcement personnel, military staff, and members of corporate security.

Graduates of the program will have a fundamental understanding of disaster communication, the principles of hazard analysis and incident management with respect to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear incidents, disaster planning and coordination, agricultural safety and security, critical infrastructure protection, and the political, legal, psychological and social aspects of terrorism.

Admission Requirements

The objective of the admissions process is to identify and admit qualified graduate students who have the capacity, motivation and intellect to protect and serve local, state, and national interests with respect to the occurrence of or threat of a natural disaster or terrorist attack.

Qualified candidates will have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution and are expected to have a 3.0 or higher undergraduate grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Scores on the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) are generally required for all applicants. GRE requirements may be waived in selected cases for those with advanced degrees who have demonstrated the ability to perform graduate level work and have submitted scores for consideration on comparable standardized tests, such as the GMAT, MCAT, or LSAT. A statement of professional experience and goals (up to 500 words) and the candidate's CV must accompany the application. Three letters of recommendation that attest to the applicant's readiness for graduate study are also required.

Applicants whose native language is not English must provide evidence of proficiency in English with a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based test) or 220 (computer-based test). Special backgrounds, abilities, and interests related to homeland security are desirable. Students will be required to possess a suitably configured personal computer and Internet connections.

Transfer Credit

A maximum of 10 credits of high-quality graduate work done at an accredited institution may be applied toward the requirements for the master's degree. However, credits earned to complete a previous master's degree, whether at Penn State or elsewhere, may not be applied to a second master's degree program at Penn State. Approval to apply any transferred credits toward a degree program must be granted by the student's academic adviser, the program head or graduate officer, and the Graduate School. Transferred academic work must have been completed within five years prior to the date of first degree registration at the Graduate School of Penn State, must be of at least B quality (grades of B- are not transferable), and must appear on an official graduate transcript of an accredited university. Pass-fail grades are not transferable to an advanced degree program unless the "Pass" can be substantiated by the former institution as having at least B quality.

Funding Sources

World Campus students who are enrolled in a degree program and meet all other federal student aid eligibility requirements may be eligible for federal aid programs. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for student aid.

Other Financing Options

• Tuition Assistance Programs: Students should check with their employer on the availability of tuition assistance programs to help cover graduate school costs.
• Veterans Programs: Veterans enrolled in degree programs may be eligible for reimbursement when they successfully complete a World Campus course. Students should contact their local Office of Veterans Programs, or Penn State's Office of Veteran's Programs.
• Alternative Loans: World Campus students who need to explore additional financing options are encouraged to review the following private educational lenders:
  
  • Citiassist
  • TERI Continuing Education Loans--for World Campus students who are non-degree or taking continuing education units (CEUs)
    
• World Campus Student Fund: This scholarship is funded annually by World Campus staff members and students who understand that financial aid is not always available to distance learners--and when it is, the eligibility requirements are often difficult to meet. All scholarship monies awarded will be deposited directly into the recipients' student accounts at Penn State.
• Trustee Scholarship Program: Eligible students demonstrating financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be contacted.

Degree Requirements

To be awarded a Master of Homeland Security degree in Public Health Preparedness, the student must successfully earn a total of 30 credit hours, of which at least 18 must be in 500-level courses. Students are expected to maintain a B (3.0) or better average in academic courses to be retained in the program. Each candidate must complete a project report on a topic related to public health preparedness in homeland security.

Faculty Advisers

All graduate students will be assigned a faculty adviser to encourage and mentor students in their educational pursuits, and to provide students with advice on research projects and career opportunities. Interactive communication is available through telephone sessions and video conferencing. On-site campus visits are encouraged, but not required.

Library Resources

The Penn State University Libraries provide an extraordinary array of collections and services to students who participate in classes through the World Campus. Students will have a Penn State Access Account that will allow them to access the online catalog, databases, digital library projects, and the growing number of full-test resources. The Libraries are able to service requests to scan print documents and deliver PDF documents at no charge through the University network. Students can also utilize the "ASK" reference service, which allows students to seek assistance through phone, e-mail, or synchronous online chats. Materials not owned by Penn State can be obtained through Interlibrary Loan services. ILLIAD, a service available through the Libraries' Web site, allows students to make and track their interlibrary loan requests without the need for an intermediary. The Libraries also operate an Electronic Reserves service that allows faculty members to make electronic materials available to students enrolled in a particular course. Students are always welcome to contact one of the Libraries' subject specialists for personalized assistance with their information needs.

REQUIRED COURSES: 27 credits

HOMELAND SECURITY (HLS)
410. Public Health Preparedness for Disaster and Bioterrorism Emergencies I (3)
510. Public Health Preparedness for Disaster and Bioterrorism Emergencies II (3)
520. Agricultural Biosecurity (3)
527. Public Health Evaluation of Disasters and Bioterrorism (3)
530. Critical Infrastructure Protection of Health Care Delivery Systems (3)
553. Disaster Communication (3)
558. Disaster Psychology (3)
594. Research Project (3)

GEOSCIENCES (GEOSC)
402Y. Natural Disasters (3)

POLITICAL SCIENCE (PL SC)
439. The Politics of Terrorism (3)

Graduate courses carry numbers from 500 to 599. Advanced undergraduate courses numbered between 400 and 499 may be used to meet some graduate degree requirements when taken by graduate students. Courses below the 400 level may not. A graduate student may register for or audit these courses in order to make up deficiencies or to fill in gaps in previous education but not to meet requirements for an advanced degree.

COURSE ADDS

36-07-011A A E 551
Combined Heat and Power System Design for Buildings
BLDG CH&P SYSTEMS
Thermodynamic and thermo-economic analyses methods for determination of optimal, on-site, total energy systems for commerical buildings.
PREREQUISITE: A E 454; A E 557 OR A E 558
PROPOSED START: FA2008

36-07-012 AAA S 530
Globalization in Africa
GLOBALIZ IN AFRICA (3)
Students will examine globalization and its socioeconomic implications in Africa.
PROPOSED START: FA2008

36-07-013 AERSP 599
Foreign Studies
FOREIGN STUDIES (1-2 per semester/maximum of 4)
Courses offered in foreign countries by individual or group instruction.
PROPOSED START: FA2008

36-07-014 AM ST 579
Readings in American Studies
READ IN AMSTD (3-9)
Directed readings in selected areas of American Studies.
PREREQUISITE: AM ST 500
PROPOSED START: FA2008

36-07-015 AM ST 595
Internship
INTERNSHIP (1-12)
Supervised off-campus, nongroup instruction, including field experiences, practicums, or internships. Written and oral critique of activity required.
PROPOSED START: FA2008

36-07-016 AM ST 601
Ph.D. Dissertation Full-Time
PH D DIS FULL-TIME (0)
No description.
PROPOSED START: FA2008

36-07-017 AM ST 602
Supervised Experience in College Teaching
SUPV EXP/COLL TCHG (1-3 per semester/maximum of 6)
Supervised experience in teaching and orientation to other selected aspects of the profession at The Pennsylvania State University.
PREREQUISITE: AM ST 500 and permission of the doctoral program director
PROPOSED START: FA2008

36-07-018 AM ST 610
Thesis Research Off Campus
THES RES OFF CMPUS (1-15)
No description.
PROPOSED START: FA2008

36-07-019 AM ST 611
Ph.D. Dissertation Part-Time
PH D DIS PART-TIME (0)
No description.
PROPOSED START: FA2008

36-07-020 BIOE 599
Foreign Studies
FOREIGN STUDIES (1-2 per semester/maximum of 4)
Courses offered in foreign countries by individual or group instruction.
PROPOSED START: FA2008

36-07-021 BUSAD 577
Management of Information Technology
MANAGEMENT OF IT (3)
This course focuses upon the complexities and challenges of managing information technologies in organizations.
PREREQUISITE: MGMT 501 and BUSAD 537
PROPOSED START: FA2008

36-07-022 CSE 546
Cryptography
CRYPTOGRAPHY (3)
Introduction to the theory and techniques of modern cryptography, with emphasis on rigorous analysis and mathematical foundations.
PREREQUISITE: CSE 465
PROPOSED START: FA2008

36-07-022A E E 549
Acoustic Wave Devices
ACOUSTIC WAVE DEV
Examines materials commonly used for acoustic wave devices, fundamentals of acoustic waves and resonance modes, and characteristics of these devices.
PREREQUISITE: E E 310 and E E 442
PROPOSED START: FA2008

36-07-023 ECLGY 510
Classical Ecology
CLASSICAL ECLGY (2)
Classical Ecology.
PROPOSED START: FA2008

36-07-024 GREEK 520
Greek Mythography
GREEK MYTHOG (3)
This graduate seminar focuses on ancient Greek mythographic authors from the beginnings of the genre (6th C.B.C.E.) to the Roman period.
PROPOSED START: FA2008

36-07-025 P ADM 802
Multifaceted Approaches to Homeland Security
MULTIFACETED HLSD (3)
Examination of the roles of the public and private sectors and the military in preparing, mitigating, and responding to disasters.
PREREQUISITE: P ADM 401
PROPOSED START: FA2008

36-07-026 P ADM 803
Strategic Planning and Organizational Imperatives in Homeland Defense and Security
STRAT PLAN IN HLDS (3)
The Homeland Security framework depends on strategic planning and organization. This course examines the key issues associated with these.
PREREQUISITE: P ADM 401
PROPOSED START: FA2008

36-07-027 PL SC 566
Conflict Management, Termination, and Bargaining
CONFLICT MANAGE (3)
Research on termination and resolution of international conflicts, focusing on theory building and empirical assessment of theories of conflict resolution.
PREREQUISITE: PL SC 560
PROPOSED START: FA2008

36-07-028 SOILS 571
Ecosystem Nutrient Cycles
ECOSYS NUTR CYCLES (3)
Ecological theory and applications related to water, carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, and cation cycling in managed and unmanaged terrestrial ecosystems.
PROPOSED START: FA2008

36-07-029 YFE 840
Applied Youth Development
APPLIED YOUTH DEV (3)
Background and current issues related to youth development programs in their application to actual youth programs in community settings.
PROPOSED START: FA2008

COURSE CHANGES

OLD
36-07-030 APLNG 592
Introduction to Qualitative Research in Applied Linguistics
QUAL RESCH IN AL (3:2)
This course offers an introduction to qualitative research methods in applied linguistics.
APPROVED START: SP2008

NEW
CHANGE TITLE: Qualitative Research in Applied Linguistics
PROPOSED START: SP2009

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36-07-031 CHEM 535
Organic Reaction Mechanisms I
ORGANIC MECH 1 (3)
Reaction mechanisms and their determination by kinetic and nonkinetic methods. Reactive intermediates.
PREREQUISITE: CHEM 430
APPROVED START: S12007

NEW
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: CHEM 212
PROPOSED START: SP2009

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36-07-032 HLS 515
Disaster Psychology
DISASTER PSYCH (3)
Explores psychological impact of disasters and terrorist attacks on victims, families, rescuers, and society and methods of reducing negative effects.
PREREQUISITE: HLS 510 or permission of program
CROSS LIST: PSYCH 558
APPROVED START: FA2007

NEW
CHANGE COURSE NUMBER: 558
CHANGE CROSS LIST: PSY 558
PROPOSED START: SP2009

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36-07-033 LARCH 596
Independent Studies
INDEP STUDIES (1-9)
Creative projects, including nonthesis research, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
APPROVED START: SP2003

NEW
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Independent study opportunities open for graduate students covering topics which fall outside the scope of formal courses (non thesis).
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-07-034 METEO 520
Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
GEOPHYS FLUID DYN (3)
An introduction to the mathematical description and modeling of atmospheric and oceanic motions.
APPROVED START: S11995

NEW
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Fundamentals of fluid dynamics with an emphasis on basic concepts that are important for atmospheric and oceanic flows.
ADD PREREQUISITE: Vector calculus, differential equations
PROPOSED START: SP2009

OLD
36-07-035 PSYCH 558
Disaster Psychology
DISASTER PSYCH (3)
Explores psychological impact of disasters and terrorist attacks on victims, families, rescuers, and society and methods of reducing negative effects.
PREREQUISITE: HLS 510 or permission of program
CROSS LIST: HLS 515
APPROVED START: FA2007

NEW
CHANGE ABBREVIATION: PSY
CHANGE CROSS LIST: HLS 558
PROPOSED START: SP2009

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36-07-036 THEA 820A
Acting I
ACTING I (3)
Exercises, monologue, and scene study. Principal focus on realism.
PREREQUISITE: admission to the MFA performance acting program
APPROVED START: FA2007

NEW
CHANGE CREDITS: 4
PROPOSED START: SP2009

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36-07-037 THEA 825A
New York Showcase
NEW YORK SHOWCASE (3)
Rehearsal and performance of an audition showcase for the theatrical agents and casting directors in New York City.
PREREQUISITE: THEA 823A, THEA 823B, THEA 823C
APPROVED START: SP2007

NEW
CHANGE TITLES: Acting Professionally/NYC Showcase (ACT PRO/NY SHOWCSE)
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Development of audition repertoire; study of business topics; development, rehearsal and performance of NYC showcase.
PROPOSED START: SP2009

COURSE DROPS

36-07-038 NURS 514
Strategies for Child and Adolescent Nursing I
STRT CHLD&ADOL I (3)
Development of a conceptual framework for nursing practice with children/adolescents through analysis and synthesis of selected theories and research.
PREREQUISITE: NURS 501, NURS 510, NURS 511
PROPOSED START: FA2008

36-07-039 NURS 515
Strategies for Child and Adolescent Nursing II
STRT CHLD&ADOL II (3)
Analysis of nursing interventions and practice models related to care of children and adolescents.
PREREQUISITE: NURS 514
PROPOSED START: FA2008

36-07-040 NURS 516
Strategies for Adult-Health Nursing I
STRT ADLT HLTH I (3)
Development of a conceptual framework for nursing practice with adults through analysis and synthesis of selected theories and research.
PREREQUISITE: NURS 501, NURS 510, NURS 511
PROPOSED START: FA2008

36-07-041 NURS 517
Strategies for Adult-Health Nursing II
STRT ADLT HLTH II (3)
Analysis of nursing interventions and practice models related to adult health.
PREREQUISITE: NURS 516
PROPOSED START: FA2008

36-07-042 NURS 524
Strategies for Older Adult-Health Nursing I
STRT OLDER ADLT I (3)
Development of a conceptual framework for nursing practice with older adults through analysis and synthesis of selected theories and research.
PREREQUISITE: NURS 501, NURS 510, NURS 511
PROPOSED START: FA2008

36-07-043 NURS 525
Strategies for Older Adult-Health Nursing II
STRT OLDER ADLT II (3)
Analysis of nursing interventions and practice models related to older adult health.
PREREQUISITE: NURS 524
PROPOSED START: FA2008

36-07-044 THEA 825B
Acting Professionally
PROFESSIONAL ACT (3)
Orientation to the professional theatre: development of audition repertoire, unions, rounds, interviews, and survey of acting profession.
PREREQUISITE: THEA 823A
PROPOSED START: FA2008

APPENDIX B
GRADUATE
Post-Baccalaureate Credit Certificate Programs

36-07-045 Add new Post-Baccalaureate Credit Certificate Program in Homeland Security and Defense.

Proposed effective date: Fall Semester 2008

Homeland Security and Defense

Post-Baccalaureate Credit Certificate Program

Dr. Jeremy Plant
Penn State Harrisburg
School of Public Affairs
Middletown, PA 17057
Phone: 717-948-6045
Email: jfp2@psu.edu

This 12-credit post-baccalaureate certificate program is designed to provide Pennsylvania National Guard, emergency management, and other students interested in the subject with a certificate to demonstrate knowledge of the Homeland Security and Defense system. Students will learn about the major legislation shaping homeland security policy, the interaction of key factors needed for successful homeland security and defense, and applications to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. A distance education format is used to accommodate the needs of professionals active in this area.

The certificate program is an attractive option for those who desire advanced education but do not wish a full Master's Degree program. It is also an attractive option for students who might wish to take a certificate to determine if they are interested in a complete degree program. Finally, this certificate features classes that could serve as electives for current students at Penn State.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must present a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution and must have a 3.0 or higher undergraduate grade point average.

REQUIRED COURSES: 12 credits

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (P ADM)
401. Introduction to Homeland Security (3)
404. Homeland Security and Defense in Practice (3)
802. Multifaceted Approaches to Homeland Security (3)
803. Strategic Planning and Organizational Imperatives in Homeland Defense and Security (3)

Graduate courses carry numbers from 500 to 599. Advanced undergraduate courses numbered between 400 and 499 may be used to meet some graduate degree requirements when taken by graduate students. Courses below the 400 level may not. A graduate student may register for or audit these courses in order to make up deficiencies or to fill in gaps in previous education but not to meet requirements for an advanced degree.

Effective Date: Fall Semester 2008
Expiration Date: Summer Session 2013

APPENDIX C
College of Medicine

COURSE ADDS

36-07-046 BIH 722
Behavioral Influences on Health
BEHAV INFL HEALTH (3)
Fundamental course addressing the physician's role in teaching the importance of individual choice and responsibility in maintaining health.
PREREQUISITE: successful completion of all medical school year one courses
PROPOSED START: FA2008

36-07-047 CLC 712
Clinical Learning Competencies I
CLIN LRNG COMP I (3)
This course will begin to develop the medical students' basic clinical reasoning methods, self-learning concepts and the development of clinical competencies.
PREREQUISITE: entrance into medical school
CONCURRENT: Cellular and Molecular Basis of Medical Practice Biological Basis of Disease
PROPOSED START: FA2008

36-07-048 CLC 722
Clinical Learning and Competencies III
CLN LRNG COMPS III (5)
This course will continue the development of medical students' basic clinical reasoning methods, self-learning concepts and development of clinical competencies that were provided in CLC 721.
PREREQUISITE: SBMP 715, CMBMP 711, CMBMP 712, BBD 716, HEM 721, CAR 722, PLM 726, REN 728, GI 729, CLC 721
CONCURRENT: NBS 725, MSC 727, DERM 720, REP 730, END 731, FCM 723
PROPOSED START: FA2008

APPENDIX D
Dickinson School of Law

COURSE CHANGES

OLD
36-07-049 CCLAW 950
Accounting I
ACCOUNTING I (1) CRDT ONLY: G ANON GR: N
This course presents fundamental accounting concepts and principles. An understanding of the balance sheet and statement of income is emphasized. Normally open to students who have not had accounting in college. (Grades in Accounting I and II are not used in computing weighted grade averages, and no credit is awarded for grades below 70.)
APPROVED START: FA1998

NEW
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: This course presents fundamental accounting concepts and principles. An understanding of the balance sheet and statement of income is emphasized. Normally open to students who have not had accounting in college. (Grades in Accounting I and II are not used in computing weighted grade averages, and no credit is awarded for grades below C.)
PROPOSED START: FA2008

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36-07-050 CCLAW 951
Accounting II
ACCOUNTING II (1) CRDT ONLY: G ANON GR: N
This course covers the statement of changes in financial position, ratio, and other analysis and how to read a financial statement. Ordinarily not open to persons with more than six credits of college accounting. (Grades in Accounting I and II are not used in computing weighted grade averages, and no credit is awarded for grades below 70.)
PREREQUISITE: CCLAW 950 or equivalent understanding of accounting principles
APPROVED START: FA1998

NEW
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: This course covers the statement of changes in financial position, ratio, and other analysis and how to read a financial statement. Ordinarily not open to
persons with more than six credits of college accounting. (Grades in Accounting I and II are not used in computing weighted grade averages, and no credit is awarded for grades below C.)
PROPOSED START: FA2008

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36-07-051 SEM 918
Gender, Culture and International Human Rights Seminar
CULTURE/HUMAN RTS (2) CRDT ONLY: N ANON GR: N
This Seminar examines issues in international human rights law raised by gender and cultural difference.
APPROVED START: SP2007

NEW
CHANGE ABBREVIATED TITLE: GEN CULTUR HMN RTS
PROPOSED START: FA2008

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36-07-052 SEM 923
International Refugee Law Seminar
REFUGEE LAW SEM (2) CRDT ONLY: N ANON GR: N
This course is intended to provide an introduction to the basic framework of international refugee law. It begins by laying out the historical political and philosophical background to the development of the concept of "refugee" in the twentieth century. It examines this legal framework within the context of the broader human rights system. The cardinal provisions of the principal international instruments establishing this framework--in particular the 1951 UN Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees and the 1967 Protocol thereto - are examined against the domestic legal regime establishing the substantive, procedural and evidentiary requirements for making a claim for asylum under U.S. law.
APPROVED START: SP2007

NEW
CHANGE ABBREVIATED TITLE: INTER REFUGEE SEM
PROPOSED START: FA2008

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36-07-053 SEM 924
International Trade and the Environment Seminar
TRADE/ENVIRON SEM (2-3) CRDT ONLY: N ANON GR: N
Coverage of the conflicts between international trade law and environmental protection.
APPROVED START: SP2007

NEW
CHANGE ABBREVIATED TITLE: INTER TRADE/ENVIRO
PROPOSED START: FA2008

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36-07-054 SEM 931
Lawyering and Ethics for the Business Attorney Seminar
BUSINESS LAW ETHIC (2) CRDT ONLY: N ANON GR: N
This Seminar focuses on the special ethical and professional responsibility issues that confront attorneys who represent business entities.
PREREQUISITE: CORE 934 and CCLAW 963
APPROVED START: SP2007

NEW
CHANGE ABBREVIATED TITLE: LAW ETHICS BUS ATT
PROPOSED START: FA2008

OLD
36-07-055 SEM 933
Protection of Individual Rights Under State Constitutions Seminar
STATE CONSTL RTS (2) CRDT ONLY: N ANON GR: N
With the perception that the federal judiciary is increasingly hostile to constitutional claims, individuals have turned to state constitutions as an independent source of rights in civil and criminal litigation. This course will explore the unique procedures and methods of state constitutional rights interpretation. In lieu of an examination, persons enrolled in the course will brief and argue questions of state constitutional law in an arena where the United States Constitution fails to afford protection. (Offered in alternate years.)
APPROVED START: SP2007

NEW
CHANGE ABBREVIATED TITLE: PROTECT INDIV RTS
PROPOSED START: FA2008

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36-07-056 SEM 938
The Supreme Court Seminar
THE SUPREME COURT (2) CRDT ONLY: N ANON GR: N
The Supreme Court, including procedure and practice, principles of adjudication, and history, as well as the topics of the current term are studied. Students are required to present analyses of current cases as well as an analytical paper on approved topics of constitutional law.
APPROVED START: SP2007

NEW
CHANGE ABBREVIATED TITLE: SUPREME COURT SEM
PROPOSED START: FA2008

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36-07-057 SKILS 962
Arbitration in the United States
US ARBITRATION (3) CRDT ONLY: N ANON GR: Y
This course provides an introduction to the domestic law and practice of arbitration. It assess the statutory and decisional law basis for arbitration, especially the provisions of the Federal Arbitration Act. It
investigates the central doctrinal issues in the field: the enforceability of unilaterally-imposed arbitration agreements, the arbitrability of statutory rights - in particular, civil rights matters, and the use of
contract to establish the law of arbitration between the arbitrating parties. Emphasis is placed upon practical problems that have emerged in the practice of arbitration law: the selection of arbitrators, the use of discovery and evidence-gathering in arbitral proceedings, and the content of arbitration agreements. The course also addresses the new uses of arbitration in the consumer, health, and employment fields.
APPROVED START: SP2004

NEW
CHANGE ABBREVIATED TITLE: ARBITRATION IN US
PROPOSED START: FA2008

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36-07-058 SKILS 970
Law Firm Leadership and Management Skills
LDERSHP MGMT SKILS (2) CRDT ONLY: G ANON GR: N
Introduction to applied behavior analysis in the business setting of legal practice. **Note: Credit will be awarded only for a grade of 70 or higher, and the grade in no event will be calculated in the GPA (this is the same as Accounting I and Accounting II).
APPROVED START: FA2007

NEW
CHANGE ABBREVIATED TITLE: LAW FIRM LDERSHIP
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Introduction to applied behavior analysis in the business setting of legal practice. **Note: Credit will be awarded only for a grade of C or higher, and the grade in no event will be calculated in the GPA (this is the same as Accounting I and Accounting II).
PROPOSED START: FA2008

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36-07-059 TAX 991
Taxation of Corporations and Shareholders
CORPS & SHARES TAX (3) CRDT ONLY: N ANON GR: Y
Taxation of corporations and their shareholders.
PREREQUISITE: TAX 949
APPROVED START: FA2007

NEW
CHANGE ABBREVIATED TITLE: TAX CORPS & SHARE
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: This course focuses primarily on income tax problems unique to corporations and the income tax problems arising from the shareholder-corporate relationship.
PROPOSED START: FA2008