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Indiana University South Bend - Graduate Bulletin 2001-2003
Miriam J. Shillingsburg, Dean
Associate Dean: Lynn R. Williams
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’s, bachelor’s and master’s degrees, the college offers courses that are the general education component of all IUSB undergraduate degrees.
Director: Frank Fujita
Office: Wiekamp Hall, 2188
Phone: (219) 237-4334
Internet Address: www.iusb.edu/~psy/MAAppliedPsych.html
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
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:
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 spring semesters. 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 admissions 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 admissions 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 (42 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 Introduction to Multivariate Statistics
PSY P691 Practicum in Applied Psychology (6 cr.)
PSY P734 Community Intervention
PSY P898 Master’s Degree Research (6 cr.)
Thesis (6 cr.)
Research Colloquium (3 cr.)
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.
Director: Patrick J. Furlong
Office: Wiekamp Hall, 3248
Phone: (219) 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.
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 July 15 for admission
in the fall semester and by November 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 units. 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 level 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 unit.
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: 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 (219) 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 unit 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, IU Bloomington department of 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.