APPENDIX A
UNDERGRADUATE
Capital College

38-07-001 Change. Add FIN 301, MKTG 301, MGMT 301 to Entrance to Major Requirements; Remove B A 241, 242, 243, ECON 004, MIS 204 from Entrance to Major Requirements.

Proposed effective date: Fall Semester 2010

Accounting

Capital College (ACCT)

JANE KOCHANOV, Director of Undergraduate Studies, School of Business

This major helps students prepare for careers in auditing and public accounting, industrial and managerial accounting, and in governmental and not-for-profit accounting. It also provides a sound background for students who plan to pursue graduate studies in accounting or related fields. Students who complete the prescribed courses and earn a Bachelor of Science degree will satisfy the academic requirements to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination. Graduates may also elect to pursue other professional certifications, including Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM). Because the Harrisburg area is the center of industry and economic development for south-central Pennsylvania, students are provided with many opportunities to experience the world of business.

For a B.S. in Accounting a minimum of 120 credits is required. At least 50 percent of the business credit hours required for the degree must be taken at the Capital College. No more than 60 credits should be from business and business-related courses. Students wishing to fulfill the 150 credit-hour education option to become a CPA in Pennsylvania (which reduces the experience requirement for certification) are encouraged to enter Capital College's Master of Business Administration program or the Master of Science in Information Systems program subsequent to receiving their undergraduate accounting degree.

Entry to Major Requirements:
Entry to the Accounting major requires the completion of 8 entry-to-major courses: ACCTG 211(4)[1]; ECON 002 GS(3); ENGL 015 GWS(3)[1] or ENGL 030 GWS(3)[1]; FIN 301(3); MATH 110 GQ(4)[1] or MATH 140 GQ(4)[1]; MGMT 301(3); MKTG 301(3); SCM 200 GQ(4)[1] or STAT 200 GQ(4)[1]; and a 2.00 or higher cumulative grade-point average. Additional information about this major is available in the office of the Director of Undergraduate Studies, School of Business Administration at Penn State Harrisburg.

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

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

FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR:
(Included in ELECTIVES or GENERAL EDUCATION course selection)

UNITED STATES CULTURES AND INTERNATIONAL CULTURES:
(Included in ELECTIVES, GENERAL EDUCATION course selection, or REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)

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

ELECTIVES: 8 credits of non-business courses

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR: 79 credits
(This includes 12 credits of General Education Courses: 3 credits of GWS courses; 3 credits of GS courses; 6 credits of GQ courses)

PRESCRIBED COURSES (55 credits)
ACCTG 211(4)[1] (Sem: 1-4)
ECON 002 GS(3) (Sem: 1-4)
ENGL 202D GWS(3) (Sem: 1-4)
FIN 301(3), MKTG 301(3), MGMT 301(3) (Sem: 1-4)
B A 364Y US;IL(3), B A 462(3)[1], MIS 390(3), SCM 310(3) (Sem: 5-8)
ECON 004 GS(3), MIS 204(3) (Sem: 5-8)
ACCTG 310(3)[1], ACCTG 340(3)[1], ACCTG 403(3)[1], ACCTG 471(3)[1], ACCTG 472(3)[1], ACCTG 473(3)[1] (Sem: 5-8)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (18 credits)
B A 243(4) or B A 241(2) and B A 242(2) (Sem: 5-6)
Select 4 credits from MATH 110 GQ(4)[1] or MATH 140 GQ(4)[1] (Sem: 1-4)
Select 4 credits from SCM 200 GQ(4)[1] or STAT 200 GQ(4)[1] (Sem: 1-4)
Select 6 credits[1] from the following: ACCTG 410(3), ACCTG 431(3), ACCTG 432(3), ACCTG 440(3), ACCTG 461 IL(3), ACCTG 462(3), ACCTG 463(3), ACCTG 489(3), ACCTG 494(1-12), ACCTG 496(1-18), ACCTG 497(1-9) (Sem: 5-8)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (6 credits)
Select 6 credits from 200-400 level business courses from: ACCTG, B A, ECON, FIN, MGMT, MIS, MKTG, or SCM in consultation with an academic adviser and in support of the student's interests. (Sem: 3-8)

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

38-07-002 Change. Add FIN 301, MKTG 301, MGMT 301 to Entrance to Major Requirements; Remove B A 241, 242, 243, ECON 004, MIS 204 from Entrance to Major Requirements.

Proposed effective date: Fall Semester 2010

Finance

Capital College (FINCE)

JANE S. KOCHANOV, Director of Undergraduate Studies, School of Business Administration

The finance major emphasizes analytic, problem solving, and computer skills which are necessary for finance and investment industry. The major prepares students for careers in corporate finance, investment and portfolio management, banking, public finance, and international finance. The major also prepares students who want to pursue graduate study in finance. Depending on their interests, graduates may then seek financial services credentials such as Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).

The requirements in the major complement basic business instruction in accounting, management, marketing, and information systems. With business and non-business electives, the program is designed to develop necessary skills to be an effective financial manager. Because the Harrisburg area is the center of industry and economic development for south-central Pennsylvania, students are provided with many opportunities to experience the world of business.

For a B.S. degree in Finance, a minimum of 120 credits is required. At least 50 percent of the business credit hours required for the degree must be taken at Capital College. No more than 60 credits should be from business and business-related courses.

Entry to Major Requirements:
Entry to the Finance major requires the completion of 8 entry-to-major courses: ACCTG 211(4)[1]; ECON 002 GS(3)[1]; ENGL 015 GWS(3) or ENGL 030 GWS(3); FIN 301(3)[1]; MATH 110 GQ(4)[1] or MATH 140 GQ(4)[1]; MGMT 301(3); MKTG 301(3); SCM 200 GQ(4)[1] or STAT 200 GQ(4)[1]; and a 2.00 or higher cumulative grade-point average. Additional information about this major is available in the office of the Director of Undergraduate Studies, School of Business at Penn State Harrisburg.

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

GENERAL EDUCATION: 45 credits
(12 of these 45 credits are included in the REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)
(See description of General Education Course Requirements in front of Bulletin.)

FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR:
(Included in ELECTIVES or GENERAL EDUCATION course selection)

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

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

ELECTIVES: Select 8 credits of non-business courses.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR: 79 credits
(This includes 12 credits of General Education Courses: 3 credits of GWS courses; 3 credits of GS courses; 6 credits of GQ courses)

PRESCRIBED COURSES (49 credits)
ACCTG 211(4)[1]; ECON 002 GS(3)[1], ENGL 202D GWS(3), FIN 301(3)[1], MGMT 301(3), MKTG 301(3) (Sem: 1-4)
ECON 004 GS(3)[1], ECON 351(3)[1], FIN 302(3)[1], MIS 204(3), MIS 390(3) (Sem: 5-6)
B A 364Y US;IL(3), FIN 420(3)[1], SCM 310(3) (Sem: 6-7)
B A 462(3)[1], FIN 475(3)[1] (Sem: 8)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (21 credits)
B A 243(4) or B A 241(2) and B A 242(2) (Sem: 5-6)
Select 4 credits from MATH 110 GQ(4)[1] or MATH 140 GQ(4)[1] (Sem: 1-4)
Select 4 credits from SCM 200 GQ(4)[1] or STAT 200 GQ(4)[1] (Sem: 1-4)
Select 9 credits[1] from the following: ACCTG 481(3), FIN 305(3), FIN 306W(3), FIN 406(3), FIN 407(3), FIN 408(3), FIN 409(3), FIN 413(3), FIN 427(3) FIN 456 IL(3), FIN 489(3), FIN 496(3), or other finance courses approved by the Program (Sem: 6-8)
(For students considering CFA exam, FIN 406, FIN 407, and FIN 427 are recommended.)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (9 credits)
Select 9 credits from 200-400 level business courses from: ACCTG, B A, ECON, FIN, MGMT, MIS, MKTG, or SCM in consultation with an academic adviser and in support of the student's interests. (Sem: 5-8)

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

38-07-003 Change. Add FIN 301, MKTG 301, MGMT 301 to Entrance to Major Requirements; Add IST 456 to Additional Courses; Remove B A 241, 242, 243, ECON 004, MIS 204 from Entrance to Major Requirements; Change credits as indicated by underlining..

Proposed effective date: Fall Semester 2010

Information Systems

Capital College (INFSY)

JANE S. KOCHANOV, Director of Undergraduate Studies, School of Business Administration

This major prepares students to enter rapidly expanding fields associated with technology. This includes programming, systems analysis and design, database administration, network management, support services and training, and management of information resources. Students obtain competence both in information technology and in business theory. Thus, the curriculum combines technical content with managerial aspects of information systems. Each student's background is complemented with basic business instruction in accounting, marketing, management, and finance. With business and non-business electives, the program is designed to develop necessary skills to be an effective Information Systems employee. Because the Harrisburg area is the center of industry and economic development for South Central Pennsylvania, students are provided with many opportunities to experience the exciting and challenging world of business.

Students will obtain:

• Knowledge in technologies that support the information environment.
• Knowledge in business or organizational processes that are supported by technology.
• General skills and abilities that promote good communication, problem-solving and analytical abilities, and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Skills to participate in and lead multidisciplinary teams in the development, implementation, and management of information technology solutions.

The program meets the objectives through varied experiences and an emphasis on good communication skills.

Entry to Major Requirements:
Entry to the Information Systems major requires the completion of 8 entry-to-major courses: ACCTG 211(4); ECON 002 GS(3); ENGL 015 GWS(3) or ENGL 030 GWS(3); FIN 301(3); MATH 110 GQ(4) or MATH 140 GQ(4); MGMT 301(3); MKTG(3); SCM 200 GQ(4) or STAT 200 GQ(4); and a 2.00 or higher cumulative grade-point average. Additional information about this major is available in the office of the Director of Undergraduate Studies, School of Business Administration at Penn State Harrisburg.

For a B.S. in Information Systems, a minimum of 120 credits is required. At least 30 credits of the final 60 credits must be taken at the Capital College. At least 50 percent of the business credit hours required for the degree must be taken at the Capital College. No more than 60 credits should be from business and business-related courses.

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

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

FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR:
(Included in ELECTIVES course selection)

UNITED STATES CULTURES AND INTERNATIONAL CULTURES:
(Included in REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)

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

ELECTIVES: 8 credits

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR: 79 credits
(This includes 12 credits of General Education courses: 3 credits of GWS courses; 3 credits of GS courses; 6 credits of GQ courses)

PRESCRIBED COURSES (49 credits)
ACCTG 211(4) (Sem: 1-4)
ECON 002 GS(3), FIN 301(3), MGMT 301(3), MKTG 301(3) (Sem: 1-4)
ENGL 202D GWS(3) (Sem: 3-4)
B A 364Y US;IL(3), B A 462(3), ECON 004 GS(3), MIS 204(3), MIS 390(3)[1], SCM 310(3), (Sem: 5-8)
MIS 307(3)[1], MIS 465(3)[1], MIS 448(3)[1], MIS 450(3)[1] (Sem: 5-8)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (24 credits)
B A 243(4) or B A 241(2) and B A 242(2) (Sem: 5-6)
Select 3 credits from CMPSC 101 GQ(3) or CMPSC 121 GQ(3) (Sem: 1-4)
Select 4 credits from MATH 110 GQ(4) or MATH 140 GQ(4) (Sem: 1-4)
Select 4 credits from SCM 200 GQ(4) or STAT 200 GQ(4) (Sem: 1-4)
Select 9 credits[1] from the following: IST 302(3), IST 451(3), IST 456(3), MIS 413(3), MIS 440(3), MIS 446(3), MIS 460(3), MIS 461(3), MIS 466(3), MIS 489(3) (Sem: 5-8).

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (6 credits)
Select 6 credits from 200-400 level business courses from: ACCTG, B A, ECON, FIN, MGMT, MIS, MKTG, or SCM in consultation with an academic adviser and in support of the student's interests. (Sem: 3-8)

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

38-07-004 Change. Add FIN 301, MKTG 301, MGMT 301 to Entrance to Major Requirements; Add SCM 416 to Supply Chain Management Concentration; Remove B A 241, 242, 243, ECON 004, MIS 204 from Entrance to Major Requirements.

Proposed effective date: Fall Semester 2010

Management

Capital College (MNGMT)

JANE S. KOCHANOV, Director of Undergraduate Studies, School of Business Administration

This major provides students with the knowledge and skills managers need in today's dynamic business environments. Core management courses provide a general overview of key management competencies including effective leadership, team building, managing and motivating human resources, facilitating organizational change and learning, and fostering and applying organizational knowledge for competitive advantage. Students complement this general management foundation with a human resource management, entrepreneurship, supply chain management, or individualized concentration.

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION: This concentration prepares students for a career in human resource management by developing skills and competencies in managing diversity and equal opportunity, ethical and fair treatment of employees, human resource planning and staffing, employee training and development, compensation and benefits, performance management, labor relations, and protecting employee safety and health. Students completing this concentration would be prepared to demonstrate their knowledge of the core principles of human resource practices and the application of those principles for potential certification as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), or Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR).

ENTREPRENEURSHIP CONCENTRATION: The Entrepreneurship concentration is designed to introduce undergraduate students to the process of new venture development. Topics covered in the concentration include business plan development, the nature of management in small business, and the role of creativity and innovation in the entrepreneurial process. Opportunities are provided for student participation in the development of an actual new business venture.

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION: The Supply Chain Management concentration prepares students for a professional career in managing supply chain activities by developing knowledge, skills, and competencies in the areas of logistics, procurement, inventory, transportation, and warehouse management. Students learn analytical techniques including trade-off analysis, construction and evaluation of networks, and optimization methods. Emphasis is placed on attaining an in-depth understanding of both inter-functional and inter-firm collaboration, whereby supply chains become the basis of competitive advantage.

INDIVIDUALIZED CONCENTRATION: The Individualized concentration is designed to provide students with a customized specialization that enables them to develop their own concentration in a management field of their choice. It allows flexibility in developing student knowledge and competencies in accordance with their personal, professional, and career interests.

Entry to Major Requirements:
Entry to the Management major requires the completion of 8 entry-to-major courses: ACCTG 211(4); ECON 002 GS(3); ENGL 015 GWS(3) or ENGL 030 GWS(3); FIN 301(3); MATH 110 GQ(4) or MATH 140 GQ(4); MGMT 301(3)[1]; MKTG 301(3); SCM 200 GQ(4) or STAT 200 GQ(4); and a 2.00 or higher cumulative grade-point average. Additional information about this major is available in the office of the Director of Undergraduate Studies, School of Business Administration at Penn State Harrisburg.

For a B.S. degree in Management, a minimum of 120 credits is required. At least 50 percent of the business credit hours required for the degree must be taken at the Capital College. No more than 60 credits should be from business and business-related courses.

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

GENERAL EDUCATION: 45 credits
(12 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 ELECTIVES or GENERAL EDUCATION course selection)

UNITED STATES CULTURES AND INTERNATIONAL CULTURES:
(Included in REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)

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

ELECTIVES: Select 8 credits of non-business courses.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR: 79 credits
(This includes 12 credits of General Education Courses: 3 credits of GWS courses; 3 credits of GS courses; 6 credits of GQ courses.)

PRESCRIBED COURSES (46 credits)
ACCTG 211(4) (Sem: 1-4)
ECON 002 GS(3), FIN 301(3), MGMT 301(3)[1], MKTG 301(3) (Sem: 1-4)
ENGL 202D GWS(3) (Sem: 3-4)
B A 364Y US;IL(3), B A 462(3)[1], ECON 004 GS(3), MGMT 341(3)[1], MGMT 433(3)[1], MGMT 466(3)[1], MIS 204(3), MIS 390(3), SCM 310(3) (Sem: 5-8)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (21 credits)
B A 243(4) or B A 241(2) and B A 242(2) (Sem: 5-6)
Select 4 credits from MATH 110 GQ(4) or MATH 140 GQ(4) (Sem: 1-4)
Select 4 credits from SCM 200 GQ(4) or STAT 200 GQ(4) (Sem: 1-4)

Select 9 credits from one of the following four areas of concentration A, B, C, D:

A. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION
MGMT 440(3)[1], MGMT 450(3)[1] (Sem: 5-8)
Select 3 credits in MGMT [1] at the 300-400 level from department list in consultation with academic adviser (Sem: 5-8)

B. ENTREPRENEURSHIP CONCENTRATION
MGMT 431(3)[1], MGMT 453(3)[1] (Sem: 5-8)
Select 3 credits in MGMT [1] at the 300-400 level from department list in consultation with academic adviser (Sem: 5-8)

C. SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION
Select 6 credits from SCM 320(3)[1], SCM 416(3)[1], SCM 445(3)[1] (Sem: 5-8)
Select 3 credits in SCM [1] or MGMT [1] at the 300-400 level from department list in consultation with academic adviser (Sem: 5-8)

D. INDIVIDUALIZED CONCENTRATION
Select 9 credits in MGMT [1] at the 300-400 level from department list in consultation with academic adviser (Sem: 5-8)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (12 credits)
Select 12 credits from 200-400 level business courses from: ACCTG, B A, ECON, FIN, MIS, MGMT, MKTG, or SCM in consultation with an academic adviser and in support of the student's interests. (Sem: 3-8)

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

38-07-005 Change. Add FIN 301, MKTG 301, MGMT 301 to Entrance to Major Requirements; Remove B A 241, 242, 243, ECON 004, MIS 204 from Entrance to Major Requirements, Remove MKTG 497; Change credits as indicated by underlining.

Proposed effective date: Fall Semester 2010

Marketing

JANE S. KOCHANOV, Director of Undergraduate Studies, School of Business Administration

This major is designed for students interested in careers involving sales, promotion, services, distribution, research, and planning for business and the public sector. The major provides students with key concepts and methods of analysis in marketing. It focuses on understanding customer needs, developing products or services, creating and implementing marketing plans, monitoring customer responses, and projecting marketing activities for the future.

Entry to Major Requirements:
Entry to the Marketing major requires the completion of 8 entry-to-major courses: ACCTG 211(4); ECON 002 GS(3); ENGL 015 GWS(3) or ENGL 030 GWS(3); FIN 301(3); MATH 110 GQ(4) or MATH 140 GQ(4); MGMT 301(3); MKTG 301(3)[1]; SCM 200 GQ(4) or STAT 200 GQ(4); and a 2.00 or higher cumulative grade-point average. Additional information about this major is available in the office of the Director of Undergraduate Studies, School of Business at Penn State Harrisburg.

For the B.S. degree in Marketing, a minimum of 120 credits is required. At least 50 percent of the business credit hours required for the degree must be taken at the Capital College. No more than 60 credits should be from business and business-related courses.

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

GENERAL EDUCATION: 45 credits
(12 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 ELECTIVES or GENERAL EDUCATION course selection)

UNITED STATES CULTURES AND INTERNATIONAL CULTURES:
(Included in REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)

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

ELECTIVES: Select 8 credits of non-business courses.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR: 79 credits
(This includes 12 credits of General Education Courses: 3 credits of GWS courses; 3 credits of GS courses; 6 credits of GQ courses.)

PRESCRIBED COURSES (43 credits)
ACCTG 211(4) (Sem: 1-4)
ENGL 202D GWS(3), ECON 002 GS(3), FIN 301(3), MGMT 301(3), MKTG 301(3)[1] (Sem: 1-4)
B A 364Y US;IL(3), B A 462(3), ECON 004 GS(3), MIS 204(3), MIS 390(3), SCM 310(3) (Sem: 5-8)
MKTG 342(3)[1], MKTG 450W(3)[1] (Sem: 5-8)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (24 credits)
B A 243(4) or B A 241(2) and B A 242(2) (Sem: 5-6)
Select 4 credits from MATH 110 GQ(4) or MATH 140 GQ(4) (Sem: 1-4)
Select 4 credits from SCM 200(4) or STAT 200 GQ(4) (Sem: 1-4)
Select 12 credits [1] from the following: ECON 342(3), MKTG 302(3), MKTG 327(3), MKTG 330(3), MKTG 422(3), MKTG 445(3), MKTG 476(3), MKTG 478(3), MKTG 485(3), SCM 320(3), SCM 455(3) (Sem: 5-8)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (12 credits)
Select 12 credits from 200-400 level business courses from: ACCTG, B A, ECON, FIN, MIS, MGMT, MKTG, or SCM in consultation with an academic adviser and in support of the student's interests. (Sem: 3-8)

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

APPENDIX B
GRADUATE

38-07-006 Change. Add Dual-Title Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders and Language Science.

Proposed effective date: Fall Semester 2010

Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD)

Program Home Page

GORDON W. BLOOD, Head of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
308 Ford Building
814-865-3177
cyw2@psu.edu

Degrees Conferred:

Ph.D., M.S.
Dual-Title Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders and Language Science

The goals of the program in Communication Sciences and Disorders are to train professionals to conduct research and be consumers of research in communication sciences and disorders and to prepare competent professionals to habilitate and rehabilitate individuals who have speech, language, and/or hearing problems. The program also serves to provide students in other curricula at Penn State with orientation toward and information about communication sciences and disorders.

Facilities for student training and research include in-house clinical therapy and diagnostic services, laboratories in speech science and audiology, and affiliated schools and clinics. The program enjoys academic, research, and clinical relationships with a number of related programs at Penn State and draws upon academic work from related areas as part of the graduate training in communication sciences and disorders. Preparation is given for school and professional certifications and licensure. The CSD academic program is accredited by the Council of Academic Affairs of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Master's-level graduate study requires a full-time externship experience, ordinarily occurring during the final semester of study.

Admission Requirements

Scores from the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) are required for admission. Requirements listed here are in addition to general Graduate School requirements stated in the GENERAL INFORMATION section of the Graduate Bulletin.

Approximately 35 credits are required for admission, distributed among speech pathology, audiology, speech science, education, and psychology, and including a course in statistics. Students entering without an undergraduate degree in CSD will be required to take additional make-up work.

Students with a 3.00 junior/senior average (on a 4.00 scale) and with appropriate course backgrounds will be considered for admission. The best-qualified applicants will be accepted up to the number of spaces that are available for new students. Usually students earn a master's degree in communication sciences and disorders prior to being considered for doctoral study, although persons with master's degrees in other fields will be considered for a doctoral program.

Master's Degree Requirements

The master's degrees require a minimum of 50 graduate credits beyond admission standards. Students usually earn 55 to 65 credits to complete a degree, over four semesters and a summer of study.

There is a non thesis option for the Master of Science degree, requiring a paper and additional course credits in lieu of a thesis. The master's program of study provides course work and practicum for advanced and/or professional-level licensure.

Doctoral Degree Requirements

The Doctor of Philosophy degree normally requires a master's degree in communication sciences and disorders or a related field, plus a minimum of two years of advanced study, and presentation and oral defense of a research-based dissertation.

The communication and foreign language requirement is a minimum of 6 credits of statistics beyond the first course, plus 9 credits selected from among statistics, technical writing, computer science, research design, or a foreign language.

Two research exercises, one of which is used for doctoral candidacy evaluation early in the doctoral program, are required prior to the dissertation. Comprehensive written examinations in the areas of a student's interest and an optional minor field examination, plus an oral examination prior to dissertation, are required.

Details of a student's doctoral program are determined by the doctoral committee.

Dual-Title Ph.D. Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and Language Science

Graduate students with research and educational interests in language science may apply to the Communication Sciences and Disorders and Language Science Degree Program. The goal of the dual-title degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and Language Science is to enable graduate students from Communication Sciences and Disorders to acquire the knowledge and skills of their major area of specialization in Communication Sciences and Disorders, while at the same time gaining the perspective of the various disciplines contributing to the study of language science.

Admission Requirements

For admission to the dual-title degree under this program, a student must first apply and be admitted to the Communication Sciences and Disorders graduate program and the Graduate School. Students considered for admission to the doctoral program have a Masters program GPA above 3.0/4.0, outstanding letters of recommendation, a written statement of scholarly interests and goals, and have completed the GRE. New graduate students in Communication Sciences and Disorders will receive information about the Language Science dual-title program, and may discuss their interest with one or more Language Science faculty in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, in order to obtain a recommendation for admission to the Language Science program. Once accepted into the Communication Sciences and Disorders program, and with a recommendation from a Language Science program faculty member in that department, the student may apply to the dual-title Ph.D. program in Communication Sciences and Disorders and Language Science by submitting a letter describing the student's interest in the program. The student's letter will be forwarded to a committee that will include the Director of the Linguistics Program, one of the Co-Directors of the Center for Language Science, and a third faculty member within the Center for Language Science. All three committee members will be affiliated with the Program in Linguistics. Upon the recommendation of this committee, the student will be admitted to the dual-title degree program in Language Science. The admission requirements of the Language Science dual-title Ph.D. program are that the student must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate School and the major department. The admission requirements of the doctoral program in Communication Sciences and Disorders listed here are in addition to general Graduate School requirements stated in the GENERAL INFORMATION section of the Graduate Bulletin.

Degree Requirements

To qualify for a dual-title degree, students must satisfy the requirements of the Communication Sciences and Disorders program in which they are primarily enrolled. In addition, they must satisfy the requirements described below, as established by the Language Sciences program committee. Within this framework, final course selection is determined by the student and their Communication Sciences and Disorders program advisor.

The doctoral degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and Language Sciences is awarded only to students who are admitted to the Communication Sciences and Disorders doctoral program and admitted to the dual-title degree in Language Science. The minimum requirements for the dual-title Ph.D. degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and Language, in addition to the Communication Sciences and Disorders requirements are as follows:

Course Work: 21 credits of 500-level courses

6 credits:
LING 521 Proseminar in the Language Science of Bilingualism
LING 522 Proseminar in Professional Issues in Language Science

3 credits Research Methods/Statistics in Language Science:
LING 525 Experimental Research Methods in Psycholinguistics
PSY 507 Analysis of Psychological Data I
PSY 508 Analysis of Psychological Data II

3 credits in Theoretical Linguistics
LING 500 Syntax II
LING 504 Phonology II

3 credits in Cognitive Neuroscience or Psycholinguistics
LING 520 Seminar in Psycholinguistics
PSY 511 Seminar in Contemporary Psychology
PSY 520 Seminar in Psycholinguistics

6 credits in Research Internships
These internships will provide experience in the conduct of research; at least one internship must be with a mentor other than the student's dissertation advisor. (Students will choose one course among the following CSD 596, GER 596, LING 596, PSY 596, SPAN 596).

Particular courses may satisfy both the Communication Sciences and Disorders requirements and those in the Language Science dual-title program. Final course selection is determined by the student in consultation with their doctoral advisor and committee. In most cases, the number of total credits earned by a dual-title student will be from 6-12 more than those normally earned by a student in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Some courses which meet Language Science requirements (e.g., theoretical linguistics, neuroscience, psycholinguistics) may also fulfill the Communication Sciences and Disorders requirements for a related area outside the department; however, dual-title students are not required to count any particular Language Science requirement as their outside area. Dual-title students who choose an outside content area not related to Language Science will require more time to complete their program.

Students are expected to participate in weekly Language Science Research meeting each semester in residence.

Student Aid

Student Aid Fellowships, traineeships, graduate assistantships, and other forms of financial aid are described in the STUDENT AID section of the Graduate Bulletin.

Courses

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.

COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS (CSD) course list

38-07-007 Change. Revise MPS description; Remove PHIL 503; Change credits as indicated by underling.

Proposed effective date: Fall Semester 2010

Human Resources and Employment Relations (HRER)

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PAUL F. CLARK, Head
133 Willard Building
814-865-5425

Degree Conferred:

• M.S. in Human Resources and Employment Relations
• Master of Professional Studies in Human Resources and Employment Relations (MPS HRER)
• Integrated B.S. in Labor and Employment Relations and M.S. in Human Resources and Employment Relations (LRHRER)
• Integrated B.S. in Spanish and M.S. in Human Resources and Employment Relations (SPHRER)

The master of science degree in Human Resources and Employment Relations (HRER) is a two-year program designed for students anticipating careers in some aspect of labor and human resources or labor-management relations. The program has the following objectives:

• provide students with an understanding of the roles employers, employees, employee organizations, and public policy makers play in the employment relationship;
• familiarize students with the complex personal and organizational issues inherent in the employment relationship;
• prepare students to systematically analyze complex issues and evaluate research results in the process of administering labor and human resource systems;
• prepare students for advanced graduate or professional training beyond the master's degree;
• prepare students for employment as practitioners in the field.

Admission Requirements

Scores from the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) or the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) are required. Applicants with a 3.00 junior/senior grade-point average (on a 4.00 scale) will be considered for admission. Applicants must have three letters of recommendation sent from people who can assess adequately their likelihood of completing the graduate program.

Students are expected to have completed successfully an undergraduate statistics course plus a minimum of 12 undergraduate credits in the social sciences as part of their baccalaureate degree.

Degree Requirements

THESIS OPTION:

The HRER thesis option is intended for students anticipating additional graduate education beyond the master's degree. It requires 36 credits, including a minimum of 30 at the 400 and 500 level, and a minimum of 6 600-level thesis credits. For the degree, an overall 3.00 (B) grade-point average must be earned in the 400- and 500-level work and a grade of B or above must be earned in all 500-level courses. At least 6 credits must emphasize a particular aspect of employment relations. A student's thesis should reflect the chose emphasis.

RESEARCH PAPER OPTION:

The HRER research paper option is intended for students expecting to enter the labor market upon completion of the master's degree. It requires a minimum of 37 credits at the 400 and 500 level. For the degree, and overall 3.00 (B) grade-point average must be earned in the 400- and 500-level work and a grade of B or above must be earned in all 500-level courses. At least 6 credits must emphasize a particular aspect of employment relations. A student's research paper should reflect the chosen emphasis.

Student Aid

Fellowships, traineeships, graduate assistantships, and other forms of financial aid are described in the STUDENT AID section of the Graduate Bulletin.

Course Requirements

Core Courses (22 credits)

HRER 501, HRER 502, HRER 504, HRER 505, HRER 512, HRER 513, HRER 516
Required course are offered once per academic year and elective courses at least once every two academic years.

Emphasis Courses (6 credits)

An emphasis is an area of study related to a particular aspect or domain of industrial relations and human resources. Students select an emphasis in consultation with their master's advisory committee.

Elective Courses (3-9 credits)

With the faculty adviser's approval, a student selects at least 3 or more elective credits, depending on the chosen option. Examples of suitable elective courses are: HRER 500, HRER 535, HRER 536, HRER 594, HRER 595, HRER 596, HRER 597, HRER 599; LER 411, LER 401, LER 444, LER 458Y; ECON 412, ECON 436W, ECON 571; EDLDR 565, EDLDR 574; HIST (LER) 555; MGMT 321, MGMT 523, MGMT 548; PSYCH 484, PSYCH 485, PSY 522; SOC 455, SOC 456, SOC 555.

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.

HUMAN RESOURCES AND EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS (HRER) course list

Master of Professional Studies in Human Resources and Employment Relations (MPS HRER)

PAUL F. CLARK, Professor in charge

The MPS in Human Resources and Employment Relations (HRER) is a 33 credit program of study for professionals working in human resources/employment relations or considering a career in some aspect of human resources and employment relations. The program will prepare students to:

• understand the roles that employers, employees, employee organizations and unions, and public policy makers play in the employment relationship;
• analyze the complex personal, legal, and organizational issues inherent in the employment relationship;
• understand the ethical dimensions of human resource and employment relations;
• analyze complex issues and evaluate research results in the process of administering labor and human resource systems;

Courses include the study of employment law, labor and employment relations, human resources, workplace organization, labor markets, ethics, and the employment relationship, recruiting/selection, compensation and benefits, workforce development, and diversity in the workplace.

The program will highlight the changing nature of the HRER field, including the impact of the globalization of private and public organizations and the growing importance of diversity in the workforce. It will culminate in a capstone class in which students will demonstrate their understanding of the curriculum and apply it to their professional areas of interest. Upon completion of the MPS HRER, students will be equipped to work as professionals in human resource management, employment relations, and general management with private employers, unions, government agencies, and non-profit organizations.

Students pursuing the MPS in HRER would be required to complete a concentration designed to provide the student an opportunity to develop expertise in a specific area of human resources and employment relations. The focused coursework should make the degree more relevant to potential students and add value to the degree from the student's perspective.

Students will choose and complete one concentration which will include six credits beyond the 24 required credits. Double counting six required credits, including the Research Project, the concentration would be 12 credits of coursework in a particular area of HRER. Three additional elective credits chosen from LER or WF ED courses must also be completed. Students will be required to complete the capstone project in their area of concentration. (For example, students choosing the Benefits and Compensation concentration would be required to complete a capstone project that focused on some aspect of benefits and compensation).

Degree Requirements

PRESCRIBED COURSES: 24 credits

HUMAN RESOURCES AND EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS (HRER)
501. Labor and Employment Law (3)
504. Seminar in Industrial Relations (3)
505. Seminar in Human Resources (3)
800. International Context of HRER (3)
802. Organizations in the Workplace (3)
816. Labor Market Analysis (3)
836. Diversity in the Workplace (3)
894. Research Project (3)

ELECTIVE COURSES: 9 credits
Select 6 credits in area of concentration.
Select an additional 3 credit course from LER or WF ED.

LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS (LER)
401. Law of Labor-Management Relations (3)
424. Employment Compensation (3)
425. Employment Benefits (3)
426. Staffing and Training
435. Labor Relations in the Public Sector (3)
445Y. Politics of Affirmative Action (3)

WORKFORCE EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT (WF ED)
471. Training in Industry and Business (3)
573. Needs Assessment for Industrial Trainers (3)

AREAS OF CONCENTRATION (student must complete one)

--Benefits and Compensation

HRER 505 Seminar in Human Resources (3)
HRER 894 Research Project (3)
LER 424 Employment Compensation (3)
LER 425 Employment Benefits (3)

--Employment and Labor Law

HRER 501 Labor and Employment Law (3)
HRER 894 Research Project (3)
LER 401 Law of Labor-Management Relations (3)
LER 445 Y The Politics of Affirmative Action (3)

--Labor and Collective Bargaining

HRER 504 Seminar in Industrial Relations (3)
HRER 894 Research Project (3)
LER 401 Law of Labor-Management Relations (3)
LER 435 Labor Relations in the Public Sector (3)

--Staffing, Training, and Development

HRER 505 Seminar in Human Resources (3)
HRER 894 Research Project (3)
LER 426 Staffing and Training (3) or WF ED 471 Training in Industry and Business (3)
WF ED 573 Needs Assessment for Industrial Trainers (3)

3. Admission Requirements

In order to enter the MPS in HRER, applicants must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a GPA of 3.0. or above. Students who do not have a GPA of 3.0 will be considered on a case-by-case basis depending on the quality of their overall application. Applicants who are still completing their baccalaureate requirements at the time of application may be admitted to the Graduate School conditional on the awarding of the baccalaureate degree. Students are also expected to have a minimum of two years of full-time work experience prior to admission.

Admissions decisions for the program are based on the quality of the applicant's credentials. The decisions are based on a review of the complete application portfolio. During the admission process, students who are better suited for another graduate level program will be encouraged to apply to the appropriate program. Applicants to the MPS HRER should submit the following materials:

• Penn State graduate degree application form and application fee;
• World Campus program application;
• A 2-3 page essay articulating career and educational goals that demonstrates the applicant's written communication skills. Documentation of a minimum of two years of full-time work and a resume should be attached as a supplement;
• Three letters of recommendation that attest to the applicant's readiness for graduate study and document the requisite minimum of two years of work experience;
• Official transcript(s) of all institutions attended;

TOEFL score, if applicable. 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 19 points on the new speaking portion is required for admission.

A minimum composite score of 6.5 on the IELTS test is required for admission.

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are not required.

4. Recommended Sequence of Courses

Most adult students will participate in the online program on a part-time basis because of full-time professional responsibilities. The typical student course load is expected to be one course or two courses each semester (fall, spring, and possibly summer). Below, we illustrate one course per semester program. The sequence of courses may change and additional courses may be scheduled per semester depending on enrollment and demand. Course development will focus on one area of concentration creating one path through the degree. Additional courses for other areas of concentration will be added as enrollments increase to support a broader curriculum.

Year one: 9 Credits

HRER 501(3): Labor and Employment Law (fall)
HRER 504(3): Seminar in Industrial Relations (spring)
HRER 505(3): Seminar in Human Resources (summer)

Year two: 9 Credits

HRER 800(3): International Context of HRER (fall)
HRER 802(3): Organizations in the Workplace (spring)
HRER 836(3): Diversity in the Workplace (summer)

Year three: 9 credits

HRER 816(3): Labor Market Analysis (fall)
PHIL 503(3): Ethics Seminar (spring)
Electives (3): (summer)

Electives for concentration

Year four: 6 credits

Electives (3): Fall/Spring)

HRER 894 Research Project (Can be offered fall, spring, and summer depending on demand.)

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.

Integrated B.S. in Labor and Employment Relations and M.S. in Human Resources and Employment Relations (LRHRER)

PROFESSOR PAUL F. CLARK, Head

The integrated LER B.S. and HRER M.S. is a five-year program designed for academically talented baccalaureate students to obtain both the B.S. and the M.S. degrees in LER and HRER with five years of study. Students will develop expertise in the human resources and labor relations fields beyond the B.S. degree. The undergraduate curriculum educates students about (1) the roles of employers, employees, employee organizations and public policy makers play in the employment relationship, (2) the complex personal and organizational issues inherent in the employment relationship (3) and how to systematically analyze those complex issues and evaluate research relevant to those analyses. The graduate curriculum provides for more individualized, focused learning in a concentrated sub-area of the HRER field. The program culminates with an M.S. research paper. Upon completion of the integrated degree, students will enter the workforce with advanced knowledge and expertise gained from conducting and analyzing empirical work and participating in seminar-style classes.

Bachelor of Science

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

GENERAL EDUCATION: 45 credits
(10 of these 45 credits are included in the REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)

FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR:
(Included in ELECTIVES or GENERAL EDUCATION course selection)

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

ELECTIVES: 18 credits

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR: 98-99 credits
[12 credits may be double counted, 6 must be at the 500 level]

B.S. REQUIREMENTS: 62-63 credits
(This includes 10 credits of General Education courses)

COMMON REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR (ALL OPTIONS): 36-37 credits

PRESCRIBED COURSES: (16 credits)
(Some courses in this category have prerequisites that are not included in the major)
LER 100 GS(3), LER 312(4) (Sem: 3-8)
ECON 002 GS(3), ECON 315 GS(3), PSYCH 281 GS(3) (Sem: 1-8)

ADDITIONAL COURSES: (13 credits)
(Some courses in this category have prerequisites that are not included in the major)
LER 201 GS(3) or LER 401(3) (Sem: 3-8)
SCM 200(4) or STAT 200 GQ(4) (Sem: 3-8)
LER 136 US(3) or WMNST 136 US(3) or LER 400 IL(3) (Sem: 5-8)
LER 458Y US(3) or HIST 458Y US(3) or LER 414W(3) (Sem: 5-8)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS: (33-34 credits)

Select 15-21 credits from appropriate LER courses, at least 9 must be at the 400 level (only 3 credits of LER 495 or 3 credits of LER 496 may be used to satisfy this requirement) (Sem: 5-8)

Select 12-19 credits from the department list in consultation with an adviser, at least 6 credits must be at the 400 level, 3 each from 3 categories:

1. ECON 342 GS(3), ECON 370 GS(3), ECON 412(3), ECON 436W(3), ECON 445(3) (Sem: 5-8)
2. MGMT 100(3), MGMT 321(3), MGMT 331(3), MGMT 341(3), MGMT 424(3) (Sem: 3-8)
3. PL SC 451(3), PL SC 471(3), PL SC 473(3), PL SC 474(3) (Sem: 5-8)
4. PSYCH 482(3), PSYCH 484(3), PSYCH 485(3) (Sem: 5-8)
5. SOC 119 GS;US(4), SOC 409 US(3), SOC 444(3), SOC 455(3), SOC 456(3) (Sem: 3-8)
6. ACCTG 211(4), CAS 352(3), H P A 460(3), HD FS 425 US(3), HIST 155 GH;US(3), S T S 407(3) (Sem: 5-8)

M.S. REQUIREMENTS: 36 credits
[12 credits may be double counted, 6 must be at the 500 level]

PRESCRIBED COURSES: (21 credits)
HRER 501(3), HRER 502(3), HRER 504(3), HRER 505(3), HRER 512(3)*, HRER 513(3)**, HRER 516(3)
*or other statistics course approved in advance by graduate director
**or other methods course approved in advance by graduate director

Emphasis Courses (6 credits)
An emphasis is an area of study related to a particular aspect or domain of industrial relations and human resources. Select 6 credits from the M.S. prescribed or additional courses in consultation with their adviser.

Masters Research Paper or a Masters Thesis (6 credits)
Students must complete either a Masters Research Paper or a Masters Thesis. Students choosing the Thesis option must complete 6 thesis credits (HRER 600). These credits can be counted towards the 15 credits required from the M.S. Additional Courses section above.

HUMAN RESOURCES AND EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS (HRER) course list
LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS (LER) course list

Integrated B.S. in Spanish and M.S. in Human Resources and Employment Relations (SPHRER)

The integrated Spanish B.S. and HRER M.S. is a five-year program designed for highly qualified and motivated students seeking employment within a culturally diverse workplace. Students will develop basic skills in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing Spanish. Students will gain familiarity with Hispanic cultures through literature and the University's international education program, if they choose to have that experience. Students also will learn about (1) the roles that employers, employees, employee organizations, and public policy makers play in the employment relationship, (2) the complex personal and organizational issues inherent in the employment relationship, and (3) how to systematically analyze those complex issues and evaluate research relevant to those analyses.

For the B. S./M. S. degree in Integrated Spanish B.S. and Human Resources and Employment Relations M.S., a minimum of 154 credits is required. Twelve graduate level credits can apply to both undergraduate and graduate degrees; six of these must be at the 500 level. Students can complete the B.S. in Spanish and not advance to the M.S. HRER degree if they desire.

Bachelor of Science

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

GENERAL EDUCATION: 45 credits
(10 of these 45 credits are included in the REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)

FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR:
(Included in ELECTIVES or GENERAL EDUCATION course selection)

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

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

ELECTIVES: 18 credits

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR: 101 credits
(This includes 10 credits of General Education courses: 6 credits of GS courses; 4 credits of GQ courses.)

PRESCRIBED COURSES: (27 credits)
[Some courses in this category have prerequisites that are not included in the major]
SPAN 100(3), SPAN 120(3), SPAN 200(3), SPAN 253(3), SPAN 305(3) (Sem: 1–6)
SPAN 300W(3), SPAN 410(3), SPAN 412(3), SPAN 414(3) (Sem: 5–8)

ADDITIONAL COURSES: (12 credits)
SPAN 210(3) or SPAN 220(3), SPAN 353(3) or SPAN 354(3) (Sem: 3–6)
SPAN 472(3) or SPAN 476(3) (Sem: 5–8)
Select 3 credits of SPAN 415(3), SPAN 418(3), SPAN 420(3), SPAN 439(3), SPAN 490(3), SPAN 491(3), or SPAN 497(1–9) (Sem: 5–8)

LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS: (32 credits)
[Prescribed undergraduate credits in Labor and Employment Relations option]
ECON 002 GS(3), LER 100 GS(3), LER 201(3), LER 312(4), LER 400 IL(3), LER 414W(3), LER 458Y US(3), STAT 200 GQ(4) (Sem: 1–6)
HRER 501(3), HRER 512(3) (Sem: 7–8)

Master of Science

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS/HUMAN RESOURCES M.S.: (30 credits)
[HRER credits to be selected from the following in consultation with an HRER adviser]
HRER 500, HRER 502, HRER 504, HRER 505, HRER 513, HRER 516, HRER 535, HRER 536, HRER 595*, HRER 596*, HRER 597, HRER 599

[* Heritage speakers (students with Spanish language in family background but not necessarily a native speaker) should take SPAN 100A and SPAN 301 instead of SPAN 100 and SPAN 300W]

HUMAN RESOURCES AND EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS (HRER) course list
LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS (LER) course list
SPANISH (SPAN) course list

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

38-07-008 Change. Remove D.Ed. degree; Revise program description.

Proposed effective date: Fall Semester 2010

Physics (PHYS)

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JAYANTH R. BANAVAR, Head of the Department
104 Davey Laboratory
814-865-7533

Degrees Conferred:

Ph.D., M.S., M.Ed.

Graduate instruction and research opportunities are available in atomic and molecular physics, laser physics, experimental and theoretical condensed matter and materials physics, surface physics, low-temperature physics, statistical physics, acoustics, nuclear physics, experimental and theoretical particle physics, quantum field theory, general relativity, cosmology and relativistic astrophysics and quantum gravity. Work in some areas is conducted in cooperation with the Materials Research Institute, the Applied Research Laboratory, and other interdisciplinary research facilities.

Admission Requirements

Scores from the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) are required for admission. Requirements listed here are in addition to general Graduate School Requirements stated in the GENERAL INFORMATION section of the Graduate Bulletin.

A bachelor's degree in physics or an allied field is required for admission to the M.S., and Ph.D. programs. Students with a 2.50 or higher junior/senior grade-point average (on a 4.00 scale) in physics and mathematics will be considered, and the best-qualified applicants will be accepted up to the number of spaces that are available for new students. Exceptions to the minimum 2.50 GPA may be made for students with special backgrounds, abilities, and interests. Exceptions may also be made for applicants for doctoral programs who have completed master's degrees at other institutions.

Admission and study programs for the M.Ed. degree are handled on an individual basis.

Master's Degree Requirements

M.S. program: Required courses include PHYS 530, PHYS 557, PHYS 559 (2 credits), PHYS 561, or PHYS 410. There are two options. Thesis option: The thesis must be based on at least 6 credits of PHYS 600 and must conform to Graduate School regulations. Non thesis option: An additional 6 credits of 500-level physics courses beyond the required ones must be taken, and a short paper must be submitted to, and accepted by, the department. There is no degree examination for either option.

M.Ed. program: At least 18 credits in physics are required, of which up to 6 credits may be for research. Six additional nonresearch science credits (which may be in physics) and a 6-credit minor in a field of professional education also must be included. A thesis or term paper must be submitted and accepted by the department.

Doctoral Degree Requirements

Ph.D. program: Required courses include PHYS 517, PHYS 525, PHYS 530, PHYS 557, PHYS 559 (2 credits), PHYS 561, PHYS 562, and a first-year seminar series. Courses required beyond these depend on the Ph.D. option. Students take at least four additional 3-credit, 500-level physics courses.

A candidacy examination is given at the end of the first year, a comprehensive examination approximately two years after the candidacy examination, and a final thesis defense takes place after the completion of the thesis. There is no departmental foreign language requirement, although a reading knowledge of one foreign language may be needed in some areas of research.

Student Aid

In addition to the fellowships, traineeships, graduate assistantships, and other forms of financial aid described in the STUDENT AID section of the Graduate Bulletin, the following awards typically have been available to graduate students in this program:

HOMER F. BRADDOCK GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS Available to exceptional Ph.D. candidates in several departments of the Eberly College of Science. They carry stipends of $3,500 to $7,500 per year for each of the first three years.

WHEELER P. DAVEY MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIPS Carry stipend of variable amount and are available to a limited number of qualified graduate students in the Eberly College of Science.

DAVID C. DUNCAN GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS Available to first- and second-year graduate students in physics and carry a stipend of approximately $2,000 per year for each of the first two years.

FRYMOYER SCHOLARSHIP

W. DONALD MILLER GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP

DAVID H. RANK MEMORIAL PHYSICS AWARD

THE NELLIE AND OSCAR L. ROBERTS FELLOWSHIPS Available to graduate students majoring in the physical sciences and in biochemistry and molecular biology. Each award is for $4,000 per year for one or two years.

Courses

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.

PHYSICS (PHYS) course list

38-07-009 Change. Add Dual-Title Degree in Political Science and Asian Studies; Revise program description.

Proposed effective date: Fall Semester 2010

Political Science (PL SC)

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SCOTT BENNETT, Head of the Department
219 Pond Laboratory
814-865-7515; Graduate Program: 814-863-1595

Degrees Conferred:

Ph.D., M.A.
Dual-Title Graduate Degree in Political Science and Asian Studies

The purpose of the graduate program in Political Science is to train professional political scientists who intend to pursue careers in research, teaching, and public service. The department offers programs leading to the M.A. and Ph.D. degrees. The programs are designed to enable students to acquire both methodological sophistication and substantive knowledge in a variety of fields.

The graduate program in Political Science encourages the study of a variety of substantive concerns, methodological approaches, and research skills. Among the department's special areas of strength are United States politics and political behavior (legislative politics, public opinion and voting, parties and interest groups, and judicial process); political and social theory; international relations and peace science; and the politics of western and eastern Europe, Latin America, and South Asia; international conflict; international political economy; democratization; social movements; political culture; gender and politics. A dual-degree program with Women's Studies is also available.

Admission Requirements

Entrance to the Political Science graduate program occurs in the fall semester. Applications must be received by the department not later than January 15 for fall admission. However, the department will begin accepting applications as of September 1.

The Department of Political Science requires M.A. and Ph.D. program applicants to submit transcripts, Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) scores (verbal, quantitative, and analytical), a statement of career plans and proposed emphasis in political science, at least three letters of recommendation from persons familiar with the applicant's academic performance, and a writing sample demonstrating research and/or analytical skills.

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 19 on the speaking section for the internet-based test. Applicants with iBT speaking scores between 15 and 18 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 IELTS is 6.5. Specific graduate programs may have more stringent requirements.

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.

Requirements listed here are in addition to general Graduate School requirements stated in the GENERAL INFORMATION section of the Graduate Bulleting.

Students can be admitted to the master's program or, after passing a Ph.D. candidacy exam, can be admitted to the Ph.D. program with a master's degree.

Master's Degree Requirements

Depending on the student's previous methodological training, 30 credits of course work, including an essay, are required for a master's degree. The course work includes a methodological core of 9 credits (PL SC 501, 502, and 503); 12 credits in a primary field (including the survey seminar in the field); 6 credits in a secondary field; and 3 credits for the M.A. essay. Students also take a seminar on teaching and professional development in political science. There are no language requirements for the degree. Every master's candidate is required to pass an examination of their master's essay.

In the case of transfer students, a maximum of 10 credits earned in an advanced degree program at another university or in another department at Penn State will count toward the 30-credit requirement.

Doctoral Degree Requirements

The Department of Political Science requires a minimum total of 60 post baccalaureate credits for the Ph.D. Course work accepted for the M.A. in Political Science will count toward the 60-credit requirement. At least 45 credits, exclusive of the dissertation, must be in political science.

In the case of transfer students, a maximum of 30 credits earned in an advanced degree program at another university or in another department at Penn State will count toward the 60-credit requirement.

The department requires that a student complete the designated "core" courses in methodology (PL SC 501, 502, and 503) and a seminar on teaching and professional development in political science. Ph.D. degree candidates must present three fields for the purposes of comprehensive examinations. The major and one of the minor fields must be selected from the department's recognized fields, and one of the minor fields may be outside political science. The major field requires a minimum of 15 credits; each minor field requires a minimum of 9 credits.

The communication and foreign language requirement for the Ph.D. may be satisfied by advanced course work and competence developed in foreign languages, statistics, or other research methods.

Dual-Title Graduate Degree in Political Science and Asian Studies

Graduate students with research and educational interests in international education may apply to the Political Science/Asian Studies Degree Program. The goal of the dual-title degree Political Science and Asian Studies is to enable graduate students from Political Science to acquire the knowledge and skills of their major area of specialization in Political Science while at the same time gaining the perspective of Asian Studies.

In order to prepare graduate students for the competitive job market, this program provides them with a solid disciplinary foundation that will allow them to compete for the best jobs in their field. For such students the dual-title PhD in Asian Studies will add value to their degree and their status as candidates. It will produce excellent political scientists who are experts in Asian Studies as well. The dual-title degree Political Science and Asian Studies will build curricular bridges beyond the student's major field so as to provide a unique training regime for the global scholar.

Additional details of the dual degree program are available in separate documentation and from the Asian Studies Program (see http://asian.la.psu.edu/graduate.shtml).

Admission Requirements

For admission to the Dual-Title Ph.D. degree, a student must first apply and be admitted to the Political Science graduate program. After admission to the Political Science graduate program, a student must then apply for admission to the Asian Studies Program. The Asian Studies admissions committee reviews applications and recommends student for admission to the Asian Studies program to the Graduate School. Applicants should have a junior/senior cumulative average of at least 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) and appropriate course background. Students already in their first and second years of the Political Science graduate program may also apply to the dual-title program.

In addition to the requirements of the Graduate School and Political Science, applicants interested in the dual-title program should also make their interest in the dual-degree program known clearly on their applications and include remarks in their statement of purpose that address the ways in which their research and professional goals reflect an interest in interdisciplinary and Asian Studies-related research.

General Graduate School requirements are state in the GENERAL INFORMATION section of the Graduate Bulletin.

Degree Requirements

To qualify for an Asian Studies degree, students must satisfy the requirements of the Political Science program in which they are primarily enrolled. In addition, they must satisfy the requirements described below, as established by the Asian Studies committee. Within this framework, final course selection is determined by the student, their Asian Studies advisor, and their Political Science program advisor.

Upon a student's acceptance by the Asian Studies admissions committee, the student will be assigned an Asian Studies academic advisor in consultation with the Asian Studies chair. As students develop specific scholarly interests, they may request that a different Asian Studies faculty member serve as their adviser. The student and adviser will discuss a program of study that is appropriate for the student's professional objectives and that is in accord with the policies of The Graduate School, the Political Science department and the Asian Studies program.

Requirements for the Political Science/Asian Studies Ph.D.

The doctoral degree in Political Science and Asian Studies is awarded only to students who are admitted to the Political Science doctoral program and admitted to the dual-title Ph.D. degree in Asian Studies. The minimum course requirements for the dual-title Ph.D. degree in Political Science and Asian Studies are as follows:

• A minimum total of 60 post-baccalaureate credits. Course work accepted for the M.A. in Political Science will count toward the 60-credit requirement. At least 45 credits, exclusive of dissertation, must be in political science.
• Completion of coursework in two major fields (the first of which is a political science sub field as detailed in the Political Science graduate handbook, and the second of which is Asia-related) and one minor field (in a regular political science sub field).
• Completion of the designated core of courses in methodology (PL SC 501, 502, and 503).
• Completion of two, 1.5 credit seminars on teaching, writing, and professional development in political science.
• Completion of introductory field seminars appropriate to one's three fields of study.
• 15 credits of Asia-related coursework at the 400 or 500 level. At least 6 of these 15 credits will be from ASIA 501 and 502. As many as 6 may come from Political Science, as approved by the student's doctoral advisor and the Asian Studies Program director of graduate studies. The remaining 3 credits can be taken in ASIA or in any department other than Political Science.
• All-skills proficiency is one Asian Language AND two years' college study (or equivalent knowledge) of another Asian language OR alternative proficiency appropriate to the student's field.

Particular courses may satisfy both the Political Science requirements and those of the Asian Studies program. Final course selection is determined by the student in consultation with their dual-title program advisors and their major program advisors.

Other Relevant Information

Penn State is a member of the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC), an association of the Big Ten universities and the University of Chicago. The CIC sponsors the Traveling Scholars program, which provides doctoral-level students with an opportunity to study at another CIC university. In addition to participating in CIC programs, the department sponsors attendance at the ICPSR Summer program at the University of Michigan.

Student Aid

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

Courses

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.

POLITICAL SCIENCE (PL SC) course list

38-07-010 Change. Add Dual-Title Degree in Spanish and Language Science; Revise program description.

Proposed effective date: Fall Semester 2010

Spanish (SPAN)

Program Home Page

HENRY J. GERFEN, Head of the Department of Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese
237 Burrowes Building
814-865-4252

Degrees Conferred:

Ph.D., M.A.
Dual-Title Graduate Degree in Spanish and Language Science

The program offers M.A. options in literature and linguistics, as well as doctoral emphasis in either of these two areas.

Admission Requirements

Scores from the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) are required of all students educated (high school and college) in the continental United States. Requirements listed here are in addition to general Graduate School requirements stated in the GENERAL INFORMATION section of the Graduate Bulletin.

The minimum requirement for admission normally will be 24 credits of post intermediate work in Spanish language and literature.

Students with a 3.00 junior/senior average (on a 4.00 scale) and with appropriate course backgrounds will be considered for admission. The best-qualified applicants will be accepted up to the number of spaces that are available for new students. Exceptions to the minimum 3.00 grade-point average may be made for students with special backgrounds, abilities, and interests.

Degree Requirements

A candidate for the M.A. degree must take a minimum of 30 credits at the graduate level including 6 credits in a related minor field. An M.A. essay and a comprehensive written examination also are required. The M.A. degree (or equivalent) is normally a prerequisite to doctoral candidacy.

For the Ph.D. degree, a student must complete at least 60 credits (including M.A. credits) of graduate-level work, including a 15-credit minor. Other requirements include (1) a doctoral candidacy examination and written area examinations; (2) reading knowledge of two foreign languages or a comprehensive knowledge of one foreign language; and (3) a doctoral dissertation.

Dual-Title Graduate Degree in Spanish and Language Science

Graduate students with research and educational interests in Spanish may apply to the Spanish and Language Science Dual-Title Degree Program. The goal of the dual-title Spanish and Language Science is to enable graduate students from Spanish to acquire the knowledge and skills of their major area of specialization in Linguistics while at the same time gaining depth and methodological expertise in the areas associated with the language sciences.

Admission Requirements

To pursue a dual-title degree under this program, the student must first apply to the Graduate School and be admitted through the Department of Spanish, Italian and Portuguese (see above for admission requirements for the Graduate Program in Spanish). Upon admission to the Spanish Program and with a recommendation from a Language Science program faculty member in the Department of Spanish, Italian and Portuguese, the student's application will be forwarded to a committee that will include the Director of the Linguistics Program, one of the Co-Directors of the Center for Language Science, and a third elected faculty member within the Center for Language Science. All three committee members will be affiliated with the Program in Linguistics. Upon the recommendation of this committee, the student will be admitted to the dual-title degree program in Language Science.

Requirements for the Dual-Title Ph.D. Degree in Spanish and Language Science

The doctoral degree in Spanish and Language Science is awarded only to students who are admitted to the Spanish doctoral program and admitted to the dual-title degree in Language Science. The minimum course requirements for the dual-title Ph.D. degree in the Spanish and Language Science, in addition to the Spanish Program requirements, are described below.

Spanish/Language Science Proposed Requirements

Total number of required credits: 60

The minimum course requirements for the dual-title Ph.D. degree in Spanish and Language Science, in addition to the Spanish Program requirements, are as follows:

• Language Science proseminar courses (LING 521 and LING 522; 6 credits)
• Research Methods/Statistics (LING 525 or equivalent; 3 credits)
• Theoretical Linguistics (LING 500 or LING 504; 3 credits)
• Cognitive Neuroscience or Psycholinguistics (LING/PSY 520, PSY 511 or equivalent; 3 credits)
• Research internships with two different Language Science faculty mentors (CSD 596, GER 596, LING 596, PSY 596, SPAN 596; 6 credits)

Particular courses may satisfy both the Spanish requirements and those in the Language Science program. Final course selection is determined by the student in consultation with the dual-title program advisors and the major program advisors. Students who already hold a master's degree from another institution may petition to have equivalent course credits accepted.

Student Aid

In addition to the fellowships, traineeships, graduate assistantships, and other forms of financial aid described in the STUDENT AID section of the Graduate Bulletin, the following awards typically have been available to graduate students in this program:

Courses

*SPAN 001G. ELEMENTARY SPANISH FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS (3)
*SPAN 002G. ELEMENTARY SPANISH FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS (3)

*No graduate credit given for this course.

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.

SPANISH (SPAN) course list

COURSE ADDS

38-07-011 APLNG 578
Computational and Statistical Methods for Corpus Analysis
CORPUS ANALYSIS (3)
A hands-on introduction to the core and advanced computational and statistical methods for analyzing corpus data.
PROPOSED START: FA2010

38-07-012 C & S 551
Curriculum Design: Theory and Practice
CURR DSG THEORY/PR (3)
The analysis and use of the foundations which underlie models of curriculum design.
PREREQUISITE: C I 550
CROSS LIST: EDLDR 551
PROPOSED START: SP2011

38-07-013 C & S 553
Issues in Curriculum
ISS IN CURRICULUM (3 per semester/maximum of 6)
In-depth study of issues and trends in the understanding and practice of curriculum.
PREREQUISITE: formal acceptance as a doctoral student in the Curriculum and Supervision option area
CROSS LIST: EDLDR 553
PROPOSED START: SP2011

38-07-014 C & S 555
Development of Teacher Education Programs
DEV TEACH ED PROG (3)
Study of the components and design of teacher education programs within the constraints of institutional, professional, and legal contexts.
PREREQUISITE: C I 550 or EDLDR 551
CROSS LIST: EDLDR 555
PROPOSED START: SP2011

38-07-015 C & S 557
Seminar in Curriculum Research
SEM CURR RESEARCH (3)
Analysis of particular curriculum studies, methods and paradigms, and the general status of current research in the general curriculum field.
PREREQUISITE: C I 400, C I 550
CROSS LIST: EDLDR 557
PROPOSED START: SP2011

38-07-016 C & S 558
Standard Works in Curriculum and Instruction
STD WK IN CURR (3)
Study of significant empirical, historical, evaluative, philosophical, and critical works having an impact on curriculum and instruction practice.
PREREQUISITE: EDLDR 551
CROSS LIST: EDLDR 558
PROPOSED START: SP2011

38-07-017 C & S 560
Principles of Instructional Supervision
PRIN INST SUP (3)
Social and institutional settings for instructional supervision; functions, activities, and practices of supervision; supervisory case studies.
PREREQUISITE: teaching or school administrative experience; 18 credits in education, at least 5 of which are methods of teaching
CROSS LIST: EDLDR 560
PROPOSED START: SP2011

38-07-018 C & S 562
Methods of Classroom Supervision and Coaching
PRIN INST SUP (3)
Strategies and techniques for supervision/coaching of instruction intended to enhance teacher reflection, self-direction, and autonomy.
PREREQUISITE: EDLDR 560, teaching administrative, or other professional education work experience
CROSS LIST: EDLDR 562
PROPOSED START: SP2011

38-07-019 C & S 563
Designing Staff Development Programs
DSG STAFF DEV PROG (3)
Designing, implementing, and evaluating effective staff development programs for personnel in educational settings.
PREREQUISITE: EDLDR 560
CROSS LIST: EDLDR 563
PROPOSED START: SP2011

38-07-020 C & S 564
Supervision Theory
SUPERV THRY (3)
Critical analysis of alternative theories of instructional supervision and in-depth examination of trends and issues in supervision.
PREREQUISITE: EDLDR 560
CROSS LIST: EDLDR 564
PROPOSED START: SP2011

38-07-021 COMMS 600
Thesis Research
THESIS RESEARCH (1-15 per semester/maximum of 99)
No description.
PROPOSED START: FA2010

38-07-022 COMMS 610
Thesis Research
THESIS RESEARCH (1-15 per semester/maximum of 99)
No description.
PROPOSED START: FA2010

38-07-023 CSE 516
Mobile Networking
MOBILE NETWORKING (3)
Algorithms, systems and design of mobile telecommunication voice and data networks.
PROPOSED START: FA2010

38-07-024 I E 530
Financial Engineering
FINANCIAL ENGR (3)
Financial option pricing and portfolio design relevant to investment decision making.
PREREQUISITE: I E 516
PROPOSED START: FA2010

38-07-025 I E 588
Nonlinear Networks and the Price of Anarchy
NONLIN NET/ANARCHY (3)
Introduction to congestion games, including elements of non-cooperative game theory, equilibrium network flows, Braess paradox, and the price of anarchy.
PREREQUISITE: I E 505
PROPOSED START: FA2010

38-07-026 IST 868
Topics in Visual Analytics for Security Intelligence
VISUAL ANALYTICS (3)
Introduce visual analytic techniques for security informatics and intelligence. Survey technical approaches for data analysis, threats and vulnerability, communicating
risk.
PREREQUISITE: IST 516 or IST 552 or IST 554 or IST 562
PROPOSED START: FA2010

38-07-027 METEO 511
The Weather From Global to Micro Scales
WEATHER (3)
Conceptual models and underlying physics for weather phenomena on scales from the global general circulation to turbulence.
PREREQUISITE: METEO 520, METEO 521, METEO 531
PROPOSED START: FA2010

38-07-028 METEO 531
Atmospheric Thermal Physics
ATM THERMAL PHYS (3)
Advanced treatment of thermodynamic principles as they relate to atmospheric cloud physics, radiation and dynamics.
PROPOSED START: FA2010

38-07-029 METEO 591
Development and Ethics in the Atmospheric Sciences
ATM SCI DEV ETHICS (1)
Provide a forum for discussion of scholarship and research integrity as well as critical components of professional development.
PROPOSED START: FA2010

38-07-030 METEO 592
Research Proposal Preparation in the Atmospheric Sciences
ATM SCI RES PROP (1)
This course familiarizes graduate students with research rigor, proposals, and processes.
PROPOSED START: FA2010

38-07-031 NUC E 502
Reactor Core Thermal-Hydraulics
REACTOR CORE T-H (3)
In-depth analysis of the reactor core thermal hydraulics; computational methods and practical applications.
PREREQUISITE: NUC E 430
PROPOSED START: FA2010

38-07-032 PHS 600
Thesis Research
THESIS RESEARCH (3-6)
Research training provided to enable the student to advance his or her knowledge about a selected topic in public health sciences.
PROPOSED START: FA2010

38-07-033 S PSY 503
Development Across the Life Span
LIFE DEVELOPMENT (3)
This is a graduate level survey course on the scientific discipline of human development across the life span.
PREREQUISITE: graduate student status, with priority given to those in the professional practice areas of psychology, such as clinical, counseling, and school psychology, and other developed practice areas (e.g., counselor education)
PROPOSED START: FA2010

38-07-034 SWENG 826
Applied Human-Computer Interaction
APPLIED HCI (3)
Evaluate and design interactive products that support how people work and communicate from both a theoretical and practical perspective.
PROPOSED START: FA2010

38-07-035 SPLED 502
Educating Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
ED FOR ASD (3)
This seminar addresses evidence-based strategies related to individuals with ASD including characteristics, assessment, treatment approaches, and life-span programming.
PROPOSED START: FA2010

COURSE CHANGES

OLD
38-07-036 EDLDR 551
Curriculum Design: Theory and Practice
CURR DSG THEORY/PR (3)
The analysis and use of the foundations which underlie models of curriculum design.
PREREQUISITE: C I 550
APPROVED START: FA2004

NEW
ADD CROSS LIST: C & S 551
PROPOSED START: SP2011

OLD
38-07-037 EDLDR 553
Issues in Curriculum
ISS IN CURRICULUM (3 per semester/maximum of 6)
In-depth study of issues and trends in the understanding and practice of curriculum.
PREREQUISITE: formal acceptance as a doctoral student in the Curriculum and Supervision option area
APPROVED START: FA2004

NEW
ADD CROSS LIST: C & S 553
PROPOSED START: SP2011

OLD
38-07-038 EDLDR 555
Development of Teacher Education Programs
DEV TEACH ED PROG (3)
Study of the components and design of teacher education programs within the constraints of institutional, professional, and legal contexts.
PREREQUISITE: C I 550 or EDLDR 551
APPROVED START: FA2004

NEW
ADD CROSS LIST: C & S 555
PROPOSED START: SP2011

OLD
38-07-039 EDLDR 557
Seminar in Curriculum Research
SEM CURR RESEARCH (3)
Analysis of particular curriculum studies, methods and paradigms, and the general status of current research in the general curriculum field.
PREREQUISITE: C I 400, C I 550
APPROVED START: FA2004

NEW
ADD CROSS LIST: C & S 557
PROPOSED START: SP2011

OLD
38-07-040 EDLDR 558
Standard Works in Curriculum and Instruction
STD WK IN CURR (3)
Study of significant empirical, historical, evaluative, philosophical, and critical works having an impact on curriculum and instruction practice.
PREREQUISITE: EDLDR 551
APPROVED START: FA2004

NEW
ADD CROSS LIST: C & S 558
PROPOSED START: SP2011

OLD
38-07-041 EDLDR 560
Principles of Instructional Supervision
PRIN INST SUP (3)
Social and institutional settings for instructional supervision; functions, activities, and practices of supervision; supervisory case studies.
PREREQUISITE: teaching or school administrative experience; 18 credits in education, at least 5 of which are methods of teaching
APPROVED START: FA2004

NEW
ADD CROSS LIST: C & S 560
PROPOSED START: SP2011

OLD
38-07-042 EDLDR 562
Methods of Classroom Supervision and Coaching
MTHD CLRM SUPV COA (3)
Strategies and techniques for supervision/coaching of instruction intended to enhance teacher reflection, self-direction, and autonomy.
PREREQUISITE: C & S 560, teaching, administrative, or other professional educational work experience
APPROVED START: FA2004

NEW
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: EDLDR 560, teaching, administrative, or other professional educational work experience
ADD CROSS LIST: C & S 562
PROPOSED START: SP2011

OLD
38-07-043 EDLDR 563
Designing Staff Development Programs
DSG STAFF DEV PROG (3)
Designing, implementing, and evaluating effective staff development programs for personnel in educational settings.
PREREQUISITE: EDLDR 560
APPROVED START: FA2004

NEW
ADD CROSS LIST: C & S 563
PROPOSED START: SP2011

OLD
38-07-044 EDLDR 564
Supervision Theory
SUPERV THRY (3)
Critical analysis of alternative theories of instructional supervision and in-depth examination of trends and issues in supervision.
PREREQUISITE: EDLDR 560
APPROVED START: FA2004

NEW
ADD CROSS LIST: C & S 564
PROPOSED START: SP2011

OLD
38-07-045 EDUC 591
Education Seminar
EDUCATION SEMINAR (1-6)
The capstone seminar course for the M.Ed. degree requiring an appropriate scholarly term paper.
PREREQUISITE: EDUC 506, EDUC 586, and completion of 33 credits in the Teaching and Curriculum program or approval of program
APPROVED START: FA2008

NEW
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: EDUC 506, EDUC 586, and completion of 27 credits in the Teaching and Curriculum program or approval of program
PROPOSED START: SP2011

OLD
38-07-046 METEO 512
Synoptic Applications of Dynamic Meteorology
SYNOP APPL (3)
Graduate version of topics covered in METEO 412.
PREREQUISITE: METEO 411 or METEO 411H; METEO 422
APPROVED START: SP2008

NEW
CHANGE TITLES: Topics in Synoptic Meteorology (SYNOPTIC METEO)
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Application of atmospheric dynamics to the diagnosis and prediction of synoptic-scale weather.
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: METEO 411, METEO 501
PROPOSED START: SP2011

OLD
38-07-047 PHYS 518
Critical Phenomena and Field Theory
CPFT (3)
Critical phenomena using field theoretical and renormalization group techniques; solvable statistical models and conformal field study; fluctuations and random processes.
PREREQUISITE: PHYS 517, PHYS 563
APPROVED START: SP1996

NEW
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: PHYS 517
PROPOSED START: SP2011

OLD
38-07-048 PHYS 557
Electrodynamics I
ED I (3)
Electro- and magnetostatics, boundary value problems, Maxwell's equations, field energy-momentum, wave propagation in free space and wave guides.
PREREQUISITE: PHYS 400
APPROVED START: S12000

NEW
CHANGE TITLE Electrodynamics
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Special relativity, electromagnetic fields, Maxwell's equations, conservation laws, electrostatics and magnetostatics.
PROPOSED START: SP2011

OLD
38-07-049 PHYS 571
Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics
AMO (3)
Atomic and molecular states: mixed perturbations; radioactive processes; internal state coherence effects; coherent relaxation, Doppler-free spectro-scopies; atom trapping and coding.
PREREQUISITE: PHYS 561
APPROVED START: SP1996

NEW
CHANGE TITLE: Modern Atomic Physics
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Light-atom interactions, atomic structure, laser cooling and trapping, interferometry, and Bose-Einstein condensation.
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: PHYS 411, PHYS 561, or CHEM 565
PROPOSED START: SP2011

OLD
38-07-050 PHYS 572
Laser Physics and Quantum Electronics
LPQE (3)
Theory of lasers; Guassian optics; nonlinear optics: frequency conversions, nonlinear Raman-type effects, superradiance, photon echoes, phase conjugation;
quantum optics.
PREREQUISITE: PHYS 562
APPROVED START: SP1996

NEW
CHANGE TITLES: Laser Physics and Quantum Optics (LPQO)
CHANGE DESCRIPTION: Theory of modern lasers, non-linear and quantum optics, photon statistics, laser spectroscopies, pulsed lasers.
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: PHYS 410, PHYS 561, or CHEM 565
PROPOSED START: SP2011

OLD
38-07-051 SPLED 550
Professional Seminar in Special Education
PROF SEM IN SPLED (1)
Professional competencies and ethical issues related to obtaining and retaining positions in higher education.
PREREQUISITE: successful completion of candidacy in special education
APPROVED START: SP1993

NEW
CHANGE CREDITS: 2
CHANGE PREREQUISITE: admission to Special Education doctoral program and successful completion of candidacy in special education
PROPOSED START: SP2011

COURSE DROPS

38-07-052 PHYS 532
Theoretical Continuum Mechanics
THEOR CONT MECH (3)
Wave phenomena, hydrodynamics, heat conduction, elastic continua.
PREREQUISITE: PHYS 530
PROPOSED START: FA2010

38-07-053 PHYS 537
Vacuum Physics
VACUUM PHYSICS (3)
An introduction to physical phenomena occurring at low pressures and their applications to the production and measurement of high vacuum.
PROPOSED START: FA2010

38-07-054 PHYS 558
Electrodynamics II
ED II (3)
Covariant formulation of electrodynamics, radiation theory, scattering theory, electrodynamics of relativistic charges, special topics on contemporary applications of electrodynamics.
PREREQUISITE: PHYS 557
PROPOSED START: FA2010

APPENDIX B
GRADUATE
Post-Baccalaureate Credit Certificate Programs

38-07-055 Add. New Graduate Certificate in Geospatial Intelligence.

Proposed effective date: Fall Semester 2010

Geospatial Intelligence

Graduate Credit Certificate Program

The Geospatial Intelligence certificate promotes sound theory, methodologies, techniques, ethics, and best practices in the professional application of geospatial intelligence. The program is for working geospatial intelligence professionals with more than two years of experience who are only able to participate part-time and at a distance, while maintaining full-time professional responsibilities. The curriculum integrates the geospatial information science and intelligence disciplines in a synergistic manner. All courses are instructor-led and online. Students devote approximately eight to twelve hours per week to each course. Although assignments are due weekly, students are free to study at their convenience. The program is well suited for the geospatial intelligence professional serving outside the continental US. All candidates are required to take the 3-credit foundations course, 6-credits of geospatial information science and technology courses, a 3-credit course in a geospatial intelligence area of the student's interest, and one credit of capstone work. Half of the credits must be at the 500-level or above.

Admission Requirements:

An applicant for the graduate certificate must have received, from an accredited institution, a baccalaureate degree earned under residence and credit conditions substantially equivalent to those required by Penn State. An entering student must have worked, anticipates working, or completed in a satisfactory manner course work in an area related to national security, law enforcement, or business. The student must be admitted to the: (1) Penn State Graduate School, (2) World Campus, and (3) Department of Geography. To apply, the student completes a single online application that provides the necessary information to each organization. In addition to completing the online application, transcripts must be submitted to the program by surface mail. The Geospatial Intelligence Program Admissions Committee reviews and ranks applications as they are received.

38-07-055A Add. New Graduate Certificate in Medical Adult Education.

Proposed effective date: Summer Session 2010

Medical Adult Education

Graduate Credit Certificate Program

Dr. Elizabeth Tisdell
Dr. Edward W. Taylor
W330 Olmsted, Penn State Harrisburg
Phone: 717-948-6640
Fax: 717-948-6064
E-mail: ejt11@psu.edu; ewt1@psu.edu

The primary goal of the Graduate Certificate in Medical Adult Education is to assist medical/health professionals in increasing their knowledge and competence in educating adult learners in medical education/health science settings.

The objectives are to promote: awareness of how learning theory informs practice; effective methods for teaching adults; development of a reflective practice; understanding of program/instructional design.

Candidates are required to take 12 graduate credits, including the 9-credit core of three required classes and one other advisor-approved 3-credit graduate course related to the candidate’s specific area of interest.  The required classes, in which assignments will relate to health/medical education issues, include: 
ADTED 460:  Introduction to Adult Education
ADTED 501:  Foundations of Medical Education
ADTED 505: Teaching of Adults
The 3-credit graduate elective will be related to the candidate’s specific interest in medical/health education.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

(including completion of a baccalaureate degree) as applicable:
[For example:  An applicant for a post-baccalaureate or graduate certificate must have received, from an accredited institution, a baccalaureate degree earned under residence and credit conditions substantially equivalent to those required by Penn State. Ordinarily, an entering student must have completed in a satisfactory manner a minimum of course work in designated areas, etc.] 
Applicants must have received a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.

Applicants must submit the following materials:
* A one-page résumé
* A statement describing professional goals, experience, and responsibilities (2 pages maximum)
* One letter of recommendation
*  Official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate programs previously attended.

LIST OF COURSES* INCLUDED IN THE CERTIFICATE

The three required classes include the following and assumes that the candidate would relate a part of their papers or assignments to the areas of health or medical education : 
ADTED 460:  Introduction to Adult Education
ADTED 501:  Foundations of Medical Education
ADTED 505: Teaching of Adults
The 3-credit graduate elective will be related to the candidate’s particular interest related to health or medical education, and could include other graduate courses in the Adult Education Program or another related area.

*Please note that all courses required in a post-baccalaureate or graduate certificate must have been previously approved by the appropriate curricular committee.

APPENDIX D
Dickinson School of Law

COURSE ADDS

38-07-056 FPHBG 995
Field Placement Harrisburg Program
HARRISBURG PROG (8) CRDT ONLY: Y ANON GR: N
Program will provide experiential learning opportunities for law students relating to legislative and administrative law practice and the formulation of public policy at the state government level.
CONCURRENT: GOVMT 987 and FPHBG 996
PROPOSED START: FA2010

38-07-057 FPHBG 996
Field Placement Harrisburg Program
HARRISBURG PROG (1) CRDT ONLY: Y ANON GR: N
Guided reflection component of the Harrisburg Externship Program.
CONCURRENT: GOVMT 987 and FPHBG 995
PROPOSED START: FA2010

38-07-058 FPIJP 995
International Justice Externship Program
INTL JUSTICE PROG (10) CRDT ONLY: Y ANON GR: N
The program enables students to pursue externships with the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia located in the Hague, Netherlands.
PREREQUISITE: At least one of the following courses: INTER 971, INTER 951, SEM 907, SEM 903, SEM 922, SEM 968, SEM 941, SEM 908 or equivalent course approved by program advisor
PROPOSED START: FA2010

38-07-059 SEM 943
International Justice Seminar
INTL JUSTICE SEM (2) CRDT ONLY: N ANON GR: N
The seminar will address international trial investigative techniques, tribunal jurisdiction and procedure, and areas of international civil and criminal law that are most relevant to legal practice before international tribunals.
PROPOSED START: FA2010

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38-07-060 CORE 912
Legal Analysis, Research and Writing I
LEG AN RES WR I (3) CRDT ONLY: N ANON GR: N
Course develops the analytical, writing, and research skills vital to a lawyer.
APPROVED START: FA2007

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CHANGE CREDITS: 2
PROPOSED START: FA2010

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38-07-061 CORE 914
Legal Analysis, Research and Writing II
LEG AN RES WR II (3) CRDT ONLY: N ANON GR: N
Course continues to develop the analytical, writing, and research skills vital to a lawyer.
PREREQUISITE: CORE 912
APPROVED START: SP2008

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CHANGE CREDITS: 2
PROPOSED START: SP2011

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38-07-062 INTER 971
International Law
INTERNATIONAL LAW (3) CRDT ONLY: N ANON GR: Y
This course introduces students to key concepts and doctrines of international law. It examines the sources of international law such as custom and treaty, the bases of international jurisdiction, issues of statehood, recognition and succession, nationality, international agreements, and United States participation in the international legal system. The course provides students with the basics needed for both public and private international law practice.
APPROVED START: FA1998

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CHANGE ANON GR: N
PROPOSED START: SP2011

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38-07-063 INTPR 982
Licensing of Intellectual Property
LIC INTELLECT PROP (3) CRDT ONLY: N ANON GR: Y
This course explores the myriad of business, legal, and negotiating issues involved in the drafting and use of intellectual property licensing agreements.
PREREQUISITE: Students must have taken at least one of the following courses; Copyrights, Trademarks and/or Patents; or receive specific
permission of the faculty member after demonstrating special qualifications for the subject matter.
APPROVED START: FA2009

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CHANGE ANON GR: N
PROPOSED START: SP2011

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38-07-064 INTPR 985
Trademarks
TRADEMARKS (2) CRDT ONLY: N ANON GR: N
The law of trademarks is central to the concept of fair dealing in the commercial environment. The history of common law and statutory trademarks is explored as well as registration, conveyancing and foreign rights. The course deals with the duty of the merchant to compete honestly and remedies for failure to do so.
APPROVED START: FA1998

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CHANGE ANON GR: Y
PROPOSED START: SP2011

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38-07-065 SEM 907
Comparative Judicial Law Making in the United States and the European Union Seminar
COM JUD LW MK US (3) CRDT ONLY: N ANON GR: N
This seminar examines the contribution of the judiciary to political governance in comparative perspective. It focuses on the US Supreme Court and the European Court of Justice, which is the highest court of the European Union.
APPROVED START: FA2009

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CHANGE TITLES: The Supreme Court in Comparative Perspective (SUPRM CT COMP PERS
PROPOSED START: FA2011