INDIANA UNIVERSITY SOUTH BEND 2003 - 2005 GRADUATE BULLETIN
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Miriam J. Shillingsburg, Dean
Office: Wiekamp Hall, 3300
Telephone: (574) 237-4290
Internet Address: www.iusb.edu/~lasi/
Associate Dean: Williams
Director of Advance College Program: Dimitrakopoulos
Coordinator of Student Services: LaMar-Clark
Director of Advising: Lewis
General Information
The College of Liberal
Arts and Sciences is the nucleus of IUSB. Through studies with the faculties of
the humanities, social and behavioral sciences, mathematics, and natural
sciences departments, students have an opportunity to broaden their awareness and
knowledge of the major areas of human activity.
By selecting an area
of study in one of the traditional disciplines, students acquire in-depth
understanding of a single field of investigation. Through their academic
experiences, students also sharpen critical thinking skills, develop an
appreciation for the arts, learn to communicate more effectively, enhance their
self knowledge, and increase their tolerance for differences. Consequently,
they graduate prepared for a lifetime of learning and are better able to cope
with and enjoy the rapidly changing world in which we live.
The college offers
programs of study that lead to the Associate of Arts, the Associate of Science,
the Bachelor of Arts, the Bachelor of Science, and Master’s degrees. Minors are
available in a large number of disciplines as well as in several
interdisciplinary programs. Courses are also offered in a variety of areas in
which degrees are not presently offered.
Along with the
programs leading to the associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees, the college
offers courses that are the general education component of all IUSB
undergraduate degrees.
Master of Science in
Applied Mathematics and Computer Science
Program Director: Wolfer
Office: Northside Hall, 301A
Telephone: (574) 237-6521
Internet Address: www.cs.iusb.edu/applied.mcs.html
Program
Description
This degree is offered jointly by the Department of Computer and Information Sciences and the Department of Mathematical Sciences. The goal of this program is to addresses the needs of people who have work experience in technical or quantitative fields, people with undergraduate degrees in science or business, or people who simply wish to increase their level of skills and expertise in computing and applied mathematics.
Students begin with a flexible core curriculum in both computer science and applied mathematics, then proceed to specialize either in computer science or in applied mathematics. The emphasis throughout the curriculum is on the real-world problems and applications likely to be encountered in business and industry.
Admission
Requirements
Candidates for admission to the program are required to hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Alternatively, an applicant whose past academic record is not sufficiently strong (e.g. low GPA, outdated undergraduate degree, etc.) can qualify for admission by scoring 600 or higher on the quantitative component of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). No specific undergraduate field of study is required. Students with satisfactory competence in undergraduate study of basic computer and mathematics subjects are encouraged to apply. Typically, these will be applicants with undergraduate degrees in mathematics, computer science, chemistry, physics, biological sciences, engineering, secondary mathematics education, business, economics, and other technical fields. In all cases, students lacking an appropriate background in computer science and/or mathematics may be provisionally admitted, and will be required to remove those deficiencies in a timely manner before receiving formal (full) admission. Specifically,
• Formal admission requires that program prerequisites be satisfied.
• At most, 50 percent of course work may be taken under provisional status pending formal admission.
• Students with provisional status must have explicit permission from the graduate director prior to registering for graduate courses.
Application
Procedure
In order for an application to be considered, we must receive the following:
• Application for admission.
• Three letters of recommendation.
• IUSB application fee.
• Official transcript from each post-secondary school attended.
• Evidence of an earned, 4-year, bachelor's degree.
• GRE Scores if submitted as evidence of academic strength (optional).
• Acceptable TOEFL scores for non-English speaking applicants. (We currently require a score of 550.)
Degree
Requirements
The program consists of 36 credit hours, including 30-33 hours of course work and 3-6 hours of a thesis or graduate project. Students will choose to specialize either in computer science or in applied mathematics.
Applied Mathematics Emphasis
Students emphasizing applied mathematics must complete the core suite of classes: Statistical Design of Experiments, Analysis of Numerical Methods, Forecasting and Simulation Modeling. They must also complete Algorithms Design and Analysis plus a minimum of two additional computer science courses selected from those in Lists A and B below.
Computer Science Emphasis
Students emphasizing computer science must complete the core suite of classes: Algorithm Design and Analysis, Networks and Distributed Computing, Advanced Database Concepts, and Advanced Computer Graphics. They must also complete Simulation Modeling plus a minimum of two additional applied mathematics courses selected from those in Lists B and C below.
Both Emphases
Students from both disciplines are encouraged to take courses bridging the two disciplines (e.g. MATH M562 Statistical Design of Experiments and CSCI B581 Advanced Computer Graphics).
Up to 9 hours of 400-level course work may apply to the program.
Students are expected to maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above. Grades of B or above must be earned for the required core courses. Failure to maintain a 3.0 GPA for two consecutive semesters, or accumulating any two grades of D or below, may result in dismissal from the program.
The program must be completed within seven years. Only courses taken within seven years of completion may count toward this degree.
Thesis
Students will be required to complete a thesis or graduate project. Projects should involve a substantial amount of work at a level that reflects mastery and integration of the student's course work.
The project should have applications to industry or business and strong academic merit. The project or thesis will be guided by a committee selected in consultation with the graduate director. This committee will consist of a minimum of three individuals, one from each emphasis and an individual from outside of the discipline.
Students wishing to register for thesis or projects credits before completion of 50 percent of the total program credit must have the approval of the graduate committee.
Copies of the final version of the thesis will be archived in the department and library.
Courses Offered for Graduate Credit
(All courses are 3 cr. hours unless otherwise designated.)
List A: Core
Requirements
For Students Specializing in Applied Mathematics
MATH M562 Statistical Design of Experiments
MATH M571 Analysis of Numerical Methods I
MATH M576 Forecasting
MATH M575 Simulation Modeling
For Students Specializing in Computer Science
CSCI B503 Algorithms Design and Analysis
CSCI B538 Networks and Distributed Computing
CSCI B561 Advanced Database Concepts
CSCI B581 Advanced Computer Graphics
List B:
400-Level Courses
Students will be allowed to take at most 9 credit hours from this group.
Mathematics
MATH M447 Mathematical Models and Applications I
MATH M448 Mathematical Models and Applications II
MATH M471 Numerical Analysis I
MATH M472 Numerical Analysis II
Computer Science
CSCI B438 Computer Networks
CSCI C421 Computer Organization
CSCI C431 Assemblers and Compilers I
CSCI C435 Operating Systems (4 cr.)
CSCI C441 Information Organization and Retrieval
CSCI C442 Database Systems
CSCI C455 Analysis of Algorithms
CSCI C463 Artificial Intelligence
CSCI C481 Interactive Computer Graphics
CSCI C490 Seminar in Computer Science (1-3 cr.)
CSCI C490 Seminar in Computer Science: PC
Techniques
List C:
Advanced Courses
Mathematics
MATH M5xx Operations Research
MATH M5xx Transform Methods
MATH M5xx Sampling
MATH M546 Control Theory
MATH M562 Statistical Design of Experiments
MATH M569 Statistical Decision Theory
MATH M571 Analysis of Numerical Methods I
MATH M572 Analysis of Numerical Methods II
MATH M575 Simulation Modeling
MATH M576 Forecasting
MATH Y790 Graduate Independent Study-Thesis
(1-3 cr.)
Computer Science
CSCI B503 Algorithms Design and Analysis
CSCI B538 Networks and Distributed Computing
CSCI B541 Hardware System Design I
CSCI B551 Elements of Artificial Intelligence
CSCI B561 Advanced Database Concepts
CSCI B581 Advanced Computer Graphics
CSCI B582 Image Synthesis
CSCI B651 Natural Language Processing
CSCI B661 Database Theory and Systems Design
CSCI B665 Software Engineering Management
CSCI P536 Advanced Operating Systems
CSCI P565 Software Engineering I
CSCI Y790 Graduate Independent Study (1-6 cr.)
Transfer Credits
Students wishing to transfer course work from another graduate program should keep the following information in mind:
• Transfer credits must be approved by the program graduate director or persons designated by the graduate committee.
• Students are responsible for supplying course documentation, such as bulletin course description, course syllabus, etc. to be used by the graduate director to assess transfer course applicability to this program.
• The courses must be from an accredited institution.
• A student may transfer a maximum of 20 percent of the applied mathematics/computer science program course work.
• Courses considered for transfer must satisfy a similar degree requirement at the originating institution.
• The course must appear on an official transcript sent to IUSB.
• Only courses taken within seven years may be counted toward this degree.
That means that courses transferred must be seven years old or less at the time of matriculation from the IUSB program. Exceptions are at the discretion of the graduate director.
Master of Arts in Applied Psychology
Program Director: Ritchie
Office: Wiekamp Hall, 2135
Telephone: (574) 237-4889
Internet Address: www.iusb.edu/~psy/MAAppliedPsych.html
Program Objectives
• To provide students with a comprehensive background in the science of psychology.
• To educate and train students to function competently in one of two major areas of applied behavioral science.
Curriculum
The Master of Arts in
applied psychology degree requires students to complete a total of 42 graduate
credit hours, including two semesters of a community-based practicum and a
master’s thesis. The community-based practicum provides students with the opportunity
to develop their skills in a professional setting, and the thesis demonstrates
the ability to design and implement applications of psychological knowledge or
to execute applied psychological research that meets professional standards.
All course work must be completed within a minimum of two and a maximum of five
years of matriculation in the program. Full-time students will carry a course
load of 9 to 12 credit hours per semester.
Admission
Requirements
Minimum requirements
for admission include a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from an
accredited institution; an undergraduate major or minor in psychology or at
least 18 hours of psychology at the undergraduate level, including statistics,
research methods, and breadth in psychology (one demonstration of breadth would
be a course in history and systems of psychology); and a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Applicants are required to:
• Take the general portion of the Graduate Record Examination and arrange for scores to be submitted to the program director.
• Submit completed application materials.
• Provide the names of three individuals who will submit letters of reference regarding the applicant’s academic abilities, performance, and promise as a graduate student in applied psychology.
• Provide a photocopy and arrange for undergraduate transcripts to be sent to the program director.
To receive full
consideration for fall semester enrollment, all materials must be submitted by
April 15. If the incoming class is not full, applications after April 15 will
be considered on an individual, rolling basis as they are submitted. However,
for fall enrollment and admission to the program, complete applications and all
supporting materials must be received no later than July 1. The Master of Arts
in applied psychology program is designed primarily for a fall enrollment/admission
schedule. However, program admission is possible for enrollment that begins in
the spring semester. Contact the program director regarding possible admission
other than fall. If spring enrollment and admission to the program are available,
complete applications and all supporting materials must be received no later
than November 15. Incomplete applications or materials received after these
final enrollment/admission deadlines will be considered for the next semester.
Students who have not
been admitted to the Master of Arts in applied psychology program may be
permitted to enroll in program course work with the permission of the program
director. Such enrollment does not constitute admission to the program; such
students normally have a graduate nondegree status with the university and will
be permitted to enroll in only one course. Courses taken prior to admission
may, at the discretion of the admission committee, be credited toward the
Master of Arts in applied psychology degree requirements. Applicants who do not
meet minimum criteria may be admitted on conditional or probationary status if
the admission committee perceives other strengths in outstanding letters of
recommendation, or other outstanding achievements during the applicant’s undergraduate
experience. In such cases, students will be expected to correct deficiencies
within a specified period of time before being admitted to the program with
unconditional status.
Students who have
gained graduate credits at other institutions may be allowed to transfer some
of these credits at the discretion of the program director. Transfer of
graduate credit will be allowed only for those courses in which a student has
received a grade of B or better. In no case will a student be permitted to transfer
more than 8 credit hours. Transfer credit toward the proseminar, practicum, and
Master of Arts thesis will not be allowed.
Financial Aid
The psychology
department will make every effort to provide aid to students with excellent
academic qualifications who cannot matriculate without financial assistance. It
is hoped that a number of research and teaching assistantships for this purpose
will be established. Additionally, students admitted to the Master of Arts in
applied psychology program will be eligible to apply for federally guaranteed
student loans and for work-study support through the IUSB Office of
Scholarships and Financial Aid.
Employment
Possibilities
Graduates gain
employment in business settings, health and mental health agencies, and a
variety of other organizations that serve the developmental needs of the
individual and the community. Examples of the types of training graduates will
receive are: research design, implementation, analysis, interpretation, and
application; program development projects; program evaluation and efficacy
studies; needs assessments; and client satisfaction studies.
Program Description
Academic Course
Requirements
(All courses are 3 cr. hours unless otherwise designated.)
Required Courses (39 cr.)
PSY P500 Proseminar: Psychology for Graduate
Students
PSY P510 Principles of Research in Psychology
PSY P537 Program Evaluation
PSY P547 Life Span Cognitive Development
PSY P548 Life Span Social Development
PSY P551 Survey of Statistics for Graduate Students
PSY P657 Topical Seminar: Introduction to
Multivariate Statistics
PSY P691 Practicum in Applied Psychology
PSY P734 Community Intervention
PSY P895 Research
PSY P898 Master’s Degree Research (cr. arr.)
Concentration Elective (3 cr.)
Brief
Description of Concentrations
Choose one of the following concentrations:
Life Span Developmental Psychology
This concentration will provide a comprehensive background in normal social and cognitive development from infancy through older adulthood. It will prepare professionals to deal with the many problems encountered during the life span. Students will gain a familiarity with various problems in development, such as hyperactivity, child abuse, Alzheimer’s Disease, and bereavement. The program will focus on the relationship of the individual to the family and social environment as well as on identifying and developing community resources to deal with the individual’s needs. Students will have the opportunity to focus either on problems of childhood or on problems of the elderly by their selection of electives and practicum.
Social/Community Psychology
This concentration is intended for students who wish to use psychological knowledge about social relationships, community dynamics and social structure, attitude and behavior change, and human cognitive abilities to design environments, tasks, and organizations to bring about change or to achieve specific community goals. The program will include both theoretical and applied courses in areas such as community intervention, attitude change, cross-cultural issues, decision making and program evaluation.
Program Director: Furlong
Office: Wiekamp Hall, 3248
Telephone: (574) 237-4256
Internet Address: www.iusb.edu/~mls/
General Information
The College of Liberal
Arts and Sciences offers instruction leading to the degree Master of Liberal
Studies (M.L.S.). The interdisciplinary program provides an opportunity for
students to study the liberal arts and sciences beyond the bachelor’s degree. It
is intended primarily for those who regard the liberal arts as subjects for
lifelong learning and for those who, because their undergraduate curriculum was
primarily professional, wish to broaden their general education. The Master of
Liberal Studies is not intended as preparation for doctoral study. In addition
to taking three required graduate seminars, students complete a project and a
program of electives designed to meet their own interests and needs
.
Admission Requirements
Students are admitted
to the M.L.S. program by the Graduate
Liberal Studies Committee of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
To be considered for admission, students must hold a bachelor’s degree from an
accredited institution and must have obtained an undergraduate GPA of at least
3.0. The committee may make exceptions to this latter requirement.
International applicants must submit TOEFL scores. Recommended score for the
traditional version is 600. Recommended score for the computer version is 250.
Application forms and further details may be obtained from the director of the
M.L.S. program.
Application Deadlines
Students seeking
admission to the M.L.S. program are to submit all application materials by
April 15 for admission in the fall semester and by October 15 for admission in
the spring semester. Late applications may be considered if there are vacancies
in the program.
Academic Curriculum (30 cr.)
(All courses are 3 cr. hours unless otherwise designated.)
Required
graduate-level work, distributed as follows:
Core Courses (9 cr.)
LBST D501 Humanities Seminar
LBST D502 Social Science Seminar
LBST D503 Science Seminar
Electives (15 cr.)
Master of Liberal Studies Project (6 cr.)
LBST D500 Graduate Project (6 cr.)
Core Courses
Each of the core
courses is a graduate seminar combining detailed study of particular topics
with broad interdisciplinary perspectives. These courses give students the
opportunity to explore the connections that exist among the diverse disciplines
that define modern knowledge.
Elective Courses
Students select these courses
from a wide range of offerings to create programs of study suited to their
individual interests and needs. These elective courses may be designed to build
support and background for the graduate project or to enable students to
understand new areas of knowledge from an interdisciplinary point of view.
Elective courses are selected from upper-level undergraduate or graduate-level
courses in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and in other academic
programs. Each core course may be repeated once for credit.
Master of Liberal
Studies Project
The graduate project
is a scholarly enterprise in which the student demonstrates mastery of a
specific topic. Examples include: a thesis, a computer program, a translation
of a work of literature, or an artistic composition or performance. Students
plan and execute their projects after completion of the three core courses. Six
credit hours are required.
Academic Regulations
Students must have
their programs of study approved by the M.L.S. program director and by faculty
advisors in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Courses taken for
graduate credit at the 300- or 400-level include additional assignments beyond
those required for undergraduate credit. Enrollment in such courses requires
the approval of the instructor and of the M.L.S. program director. Students may
take up to 9 credit hours of electives in a single academic program.
An average grade of B
(3.0) is required for graduation, and no course with a grade lower than B–
(2.7) will be counted towards the degree. Students are required to retain good
academic standing, i.e., to maintain a GPA of at least 2.7. Failure to maintain
good standing may result in dismissal from the program.
Other academic
regulations and policies are established by the Graduate Liberal Studies
Committee of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Students are to consult
the M.L.S. program director for further information.
IUSB, in conjunction with Indiana University Bloomington, offers courses
that may be used as credit for the degree Master of Arts for Teachers (M.A.T.)
in the field of social studies. The program is designed primarily for teachers
in secondary education but is applicable also to elementary and community
college teaching. Individuals with an undergraduate degree in history or the
social sciences may pursue this degree and teacher certification concurrently.
The M.A.T. in social studies program permits concentration in subject
areas while advancing the student’s teaching skills. The degree requires a
total of 36 credit hours, including 12 credit hours in a major field and 6
credit hours in each of two minor fields. The remaining 12 credit hours are for
elective subjects. There is no language or thesis requirement. Residency
requirements are fulfilled by taking 12 credit hours at Indiana University
Bloomington, either during one semester or during summer sessions.
Everyone who receives the M.A.T. degree in social studies must be certified to teach in Indiana schools. The certification can be the result of one’s undergraduate studies, or can be earned through the M.A.T. program itself. In the latter case, the certification requirements can be met by taking appropriate education courses for the 12 credit hours of elective work allowed within the program plus an additional 6 credit hours of work in education (student teaching).
The M.A.T. degree in social studies is conferred by Indiana University
Bloomington, which establishes admission and degree requirements. The program
must be initiated through Bloomington, but some course work may be done at
IUSB.
Students interested in applying for admission to this program should
contact:
Mr. C. Frederick Risinger
Education Building, 1052
Indiana University
Bloomington, Indiana 47405
(812) 856-8582
E-mail Address: Risinger@indiana.edu
The IUSB English Department offers to qualified students at least one
graduate course each semester and one in the second summer session. Courses are
selected from the 500-level studies related to teaching and from the 600-level
reading courses. Consult the department for current titles of graduate courses.
Additional courses will be offered as student enrollment demands. The
IUSB English Department can be contacted at (574) 237-4304.
Degree Students
Students pursuing a Master of Arts degree in English or a Master of
Arts for Teachers degree at Indiana University are directed to consult the
Indiana University Bloomington graduate school bulletin for degree
requirements. Students pursuing graduate degrees at IUSB in areas other than
English may take these courses as electives as approved by their academic
program advisor.
Nondegree Students
Students who are not in a graduate program may enroll in graduate
English courses with the written consent of the instructor.
Six or more credit hours in history earned at IUSB
in courses numbered 300 or above may be applied toward most graduate degree
requirements of Indiana University. In individual cases, Indiana University
Bloomington history advisors may authorize more than 6 credit hours taken at
IUSB for graduate credit at Indiana University Bloomington.
Every graduate school sets its own regulations for
transfer credit. Students must consult with their intended graduate school
about credit for courses taken at IUSB. History courses may also be applied,
with permission, to the IUSB Master of Liberal Studies requirements.
