JOINT HEARING
NAME:
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
COLLEGE: College
of Business
DEPARTMENT: Management and International Business
DATE:
Friday, May 13, 2005
TIME:
10:00-10:45 AM
PLACE:
GL 150 University Park, ACI-306 Biscayne Bay Campus
CONTACT: Juan
Sanchez
Joint Hearing: Graduate Council and Curriculum Committee
GRADUATE COUNCIL HEARINGS
NAME:
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
COLLEGE:
College of Engineering
DEPARTMENT: Mechanical and Materials Engineering
DATE:
Friday, May 13, 2005
TIME:
10:45-11:15 AM
PLACE:
GL 150 University Park, ACI-306 Biscayne Bay Campus
CONTACT:
Yiding Cao
Graduate Council Hearing Only
NAME:
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES
COLLEGE:
College of Arts & Sciences
DEPARTMENT: Sociology/Anthropology
DATE:
Friday, May 13, 2005
TIME:
11:15-11:45 AM
PLACE:
GL150 University Park, ACI-306 Biscayne Bay Campus
CONTACT: Laura
Ogden
Graduate Council Hearing Only
NOTICE OF A GRADUATE PARTNERSHIP DEGREE PROGRAM - No
Hearing Required
MALACS Partnership Degree with the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security
Cooperation
College of Arts & Sciences - Department of Latin American and Caribbean Center
Proposed Implementation Date: July 1, 2005
Faculty Contact: Michael Collier
FIU Graduate Catalog Entry:
An agreement between FIU and the U.S. Army's Western Hemisphere Institute
for Security Cooperation (WHINSEC) allows WHINSEC Command and General Staff
Officer Course graduate to transfer 15 WHINSEC credits toward the MALACS degree
completion requirements. Students will receive a MALACS concentration in
Foreign Policy and Security Studies from WHINSEC courses. Students wishing
to take advantage of this partnership must be accepted into the MALACS program
through normal application procedures. Once accepted, students are
required to take 15 credit hours of MALACS courses including LAS 6003, LAS 6930,
an approved research methods course, and two breadth courses in at least to
MALACS concentrations other than Foreign Policy and Security Studies.
WHINSEC students must also complete a MALACS exit option (6 credits hours) and
meet MALACS language proficiency requirements. Additional information on
the WHINSEC partnership degree program is available on the MALACS web site.
CURRICULUM CHANGES LISTED BY COLLEGES/SCHOOLS/DEPARTMENTS:
COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES: SCHOOL OF COMPUTER
SCIENCE - Ph. D. Changes
Faculty contact: Raimund Ege
Current Program | Proposed Program |
Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science | Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science |
Admission Required Courses Other Requirements: |
Admission Required Courses *may be substituted with corresponding 6000-level advanced course with approval of graduate advisor. Other Requirements |
COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES: SCHOOL OF COMPUTER
SCIENCES - CHANGES IN THE ACCELERATED MS PROGRAM
Faculty Contact: Raimund Ege
Current Program | Proposed Program |
Accelerated Master of Science in Computer Science | Accelerated Master of Science in Computer Science |
Admission Requirements Coursework: Required Courses Elective: |
Admission Requirements 1. Current enrollment in the Bachelor's Degree program in Computer Science at FIU 2. Completed at least 60 credits of coursework 3. Current GPA must be a 3.3 or higher 4. GRE general test score of 1000 (verbal and quantitative combined), with a minimum quantitative score of 600 5. Three letters of recommendation 6. Approval of the Graduate Committee
General Requirements Required Courses: Elective: The courses must be regular 5000-level computer science graduate courses intended for graduate majors.
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COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES: ENGLISH: CHANGES
TO THE B. A.
Faculty Contact: Kathryn McKinley
OLD MAJOR |
NEW MAJOR |
LOWER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS |
LOWER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS |
Common Prerequisites ENC 1101 Freshman
Composition Recommended Courses ENG 2012 Approaches to
Literature |
Common Prerequisites ENC 1101 Freshman
Composition Recommended Courses ENG 2012 Approaches to
Literature |
UPPER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS (30 hours in 3000- and 4000-level courses) Period Courses (Two courses, six hours) a) One course in British literature before 1800 or one course in American literature before 1860 b) One course in British literature after 1800 or one course in American literature after 1860 NOTE: The Department may designate specific courses each semester which will fulfill these requirements.
Shakespeare: (One course, 3 hours) Linguistics: (One course, three
hours): Electives (18) Upper division electives in writing, film, literature, and/or linguistics. The English Department recognizes a continuing obligation to insure that its majors write well. The Chairperson may require any English major to take the appropriate composition course. English majors may choose to take a general program of English studies or may select one of the Department’s three areas of emphasis: literature, language and linguistics, or creative writing. Majors should choose their English courses and electives in consultation with their advisors, especially upon entering the program.
Additional Approved Electives:
30 |
UPPER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS (36 hours in 3000- and 4000-level courses) One course within each of the following seven areas or historical periods: Medieval Literature (to
1500) (Note: This list of periods/areas is not a list of course titles; students should visit the English Dept. office (or go online to www.fiu.edu/~english/advisement.htm) for a list of courses which will fulfill each period/area requirement.) Linguistics:
(One course, three hours): Additional Approved Electives: 24 |
COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES - EARTH SCIENCES:
CHANGE IN THE MS & Ph. D: GEOSCIENCES
Faculty Contact: Dean Whitman
Old description | New Description (Changes Highlighted) |
Master of Science in Geology Thesis Track: Course Requirements:
36 credits, including: Thesis Track: Graduation Requirements 2. Satisfactory completion and defense of a thesis proposal and an original research thesis. Non-Thesis Track: Course
Requirements: Non-Thesis Track: Graduation
Requirements: Doctor of Philosophy in Geology Course Requirements GLY
5931/GLY 6931, Graduate Seminars
2 Graduation Requirements 2.
Satisfactory performance on qualifying examinations on general geologic
knowledge and the field of subspecialization. 3.
Completion and successful defense of a dissertation.
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Master of Science in
Geosciences
Thesis Track: Course Requirements:
30 credits, including: Thesis Track: Graduation Requirements 2. Satisfactory completion and defense of a thesis proposal and an original research thesis. Non-Thesis Track: Course
Requirements: Non-Thesis Track: Graduation
Requirements: Doctor of Philosophy in
Geosciences Course Requirements GLY 5931/GLY 6931, Graduate Seminars
2 Graduation Requirements 2. Satisfactory performance on qualifying examinations on general geologic knowledge and the field of subspecialization. 3. Successful presentation of a research proposal and oral examination before the dissertation committee in the candidacy examination 4. Completion and successful defense of a dissertation. |
COLLEGES OF ARTS & SCIENCES - PHILOSOPHY: CHANGES
TO THE BA IN PHILOSOPHY
Faculty Contact: Kenton Harris
CURRENT | PROPOSED |
PHI 2011 (Philosophical Analysis: An Introduction to the Problems of Philosophy) and introduction to philosophy courses taken at other institutions may not be used to fulfill major requirements. | PHI 2011 (Philosophical Analysis: An Introduction to the Problems of Philosophy) and introduction to philosophy courses taken at other institutions may be used to fulfill major requirements. |
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION - EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP & POLICY
STUDIES - CHANGE TO THE MS IN INTERNATIONAL/INTERCULTURAL EDUCATION
Faculty Contact: Kilary Landorf
Old Program | New Program |
Program Name: Master of Science in International |
Program Name: Master of Science in International/ Intercultural Education |
Admission Requirements Degree Requirements
Required Program ( Foundations of Education (6)
Educational Research and Evaluation
Methods (3)
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The Masters of Science degree in International/ Intercultural Education (IIE) is designed to provide graduate training to students interested in understanding the processes of globalization, the global environment, and the responsibilities of citizenship in an increasingly interdependent world. The program places emphasis on training in cross-cultural communication and exchange, international development, and educational practice in a global context. Admission Requirements Degree Requirements Required Program (33 minimum)
Foundations of Education (9)
One Teaching and Learning Course,
such as:
One Social Foundations Course, such
as:
Core (6) GeoCultural Area (6) The purpose of this requirement is to give the student a foundation in the culture, politics, and history of an area or region. The student will select two courses that relate to his/her area of interest. Courses must be approved by the advisor. Examples include:
AFH 5935: Topics in African History Policy (3) This course is selected in consultation with the advisor from the College of Education. Possible courses include:
EDH 7401: Higher Education and
Public Policy Areas of Interest – 9 hours Students in IIE go into a number of areas for work and study. Primary among these are Cross-Cultural Communication and Contact, International and Comparative Education, and Global Change and Sustainable Futures. The areas of interest courses are designed to allow the student to develop their area of concentration. When combined with other IIE courses, students should have enough hours to satisfy community college teaching requirements. To complete this requirement, students must choose one area of interest and take three courses selected in consultation with and approved by the advisor. Examples include: 1. Global Change and Sustainable Futures
ECO 5709 World Economy 2. International and Comparative Education
EDF 5812 National Educational
Systems: A 3. Cross-Cultural Communication and Contact
EDF 5851 Social/Cultural Conflict
in Educational
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COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING - ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER
ENGINEERING
BS/MS IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Faculty Contact: Kang Yen
Existing (page 397*) | Proposed |
Nine Semester: (13) or COP 4226 Advanced
Windows Programming 3
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Nine Semester: (13) COP 4226 Advanced
Windows Programming 3
Five Year Accelerated Combined BSCpE/ MSCpE Degree Program
Admission into the combined program does not automatically qualify the students for admission into the MS degree program. To enroll in the MS degree program, the students must apply (in their senior year) to the graduate school and meet all graduate admission requirements. For each of the graduate courses counted as credits for both BS and MS degree, a minimum grade of B is required. Students enrolled in the program may count up to six credit hours of CpE graduate courses toward the elective engineering BSCpE requirements as well as toward the MSCpE degree. Only graduate courses with formal lectures can be counted for both degrees. The students are responsible for confirming the eligibility of each course with the undergraduate advisor. Students interested in the program can consult with the undergraduate advisor on their eligibility to the program. The students should also meet the graduate coordinator to learn about the graduate program and available courses before completing the application form and submitting it to the undergraduate advisor. Applicants will be notified by the department on the decision of their applications.
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Rationale: The curriculum is updated by providing an opportunity for interested students to enroll in an accelerated Bachelors of Science/ Master of Science program in Computer Engineering.
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING - ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER
ENGINEERING
BS/MS IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Faculty Contact: Kang Yen
Existing (page 332*) | Proposed |
The above lists may be changed or expanded by the supervisory committee. Master of Science in
Telecommunications and Networking
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The above lists may be changed or expanded by the supervisory committee.
Five Year Accelerated Combined BSCpE/ MSCpE Degree Program
Admission into the combined program does not automatically qualify the students for admission into the MS degree program. To enroll in the MS degree program, the students must apply (in their senior year) to the graduate school and meet all graduate admission requirements. For each of the graduate courses counted as credits for both BS and MS degree, a minimum grade of B is required. Students enrolled in the program may count up to six credit hours of CpE graduate courses toward the elective engineering BSCpE requirements as well as toward the MSCpE degree. Only graduate courses with formal lectures can be counted for both degrees. The students are responsible for confirming the eligibility of each course with the undergraduate advisor. Students interested in the program can consult with the undergraduate advisor on their eligibility to the program. The students should also meet with the graduate coordinator to learn about the graduate program and available courses before completing the application form and submitting it to the undergraduate advisor. Applicants will be notified by the department on the decision of their applications. Master of Science in
Telecommunications and Networking
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Rationale: The curriculum is updated by providing an opportunity for interested students to enroll in an accelerated Bachelors of Science/ Master of Science program in Computer Engineering.
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING - ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER
ENGINEERING
BS IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING/MS IN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORKING
Faculty Contact: Niki Pissinou
Existing (page 332*) | Proposed |
Management Area: Policy Area: Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering Admission
Requirements
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Management Area: Policy Area:
Five Year Accelerated Combined BS in EE/ MS in Telecommunications and
Networking Degree Program Admission into the combined program does not automatically qualify the students for admission into the MS degree program. To enroll in the MS degree program, the students must apply (in their senior year) to the graduate school and meet all graduate admission requirements. Undergraduate students enrolled in the program are encouraged to seek employment with a department faculty to work as student assistants on sponsored research projects. For each of the graduate courses counted as credits for both BS and MS degree, a minimum grade of B is required. Students enrolled in the program may count up to six credit hours of Telecommunications and Networking graduate courses toward the EE electives required for the BSEE as well as toward the MS in Telecommunications and Networking degree. Only graduate courses with formal lectures can be counted for both degrees. The students are responsible for confirming the eligibility of each course with the undergraduate advisor. Students interested in the program can consult with the undergraduate advisor on their eligibility to the program. The students should also meet with the graduate coordinator to learn about the graduate program and available courses before completing the application form and submitting it to the undergraduate advisor. Applicants will be notified by the department on the decision of their applications. Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering Admission
Requirements
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Rationale: The curriculum is updated by providing an opportunity for interested students to enroll in an accelerated Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering / Master of Science program in Telecommunications and Networking.
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING - ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER
ENGINEERING
BS IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING/MS IN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORKING
Faculty Contact: Niki Pissinow
Existing (page 396*) | Proposed |
Ninth Semester: (16) Bachelors of Science
in Computer Engineering
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Ninth Semester: (16)
Five Year Accelerated Combined Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
/ Master of Science in Electrical Engineering Admission into the combined program does not automatically qualify the students for admission into the MS degree program. To enroll in the MS degree program, the students must apply (in their senior year) to the graduate school and meet all graduate admission requirements. For each of the graduate courses counted as credits for both BS and MS degree, a minimum grade of B is required. Students enrolled in the program may count up to six credit hours of EE graduate courses toward the engineering electives required for the BSEE as well as toward the MSEE. Only graduate courses with formal lectures can be counted for both degrees. The students are responsible for confirming the eligibility of each course with the undergraduate advisor. Students interested in the program can consult with the undergraduate advisor on their eligibility to the program. The students should also meet with the graduate coordinator to learn about the graduate program and available courses before completing the application form and submitting it to the undergraduate advisor. Applicants will be notified by the department on the decision of their applications. Bachelors of Science
in Computer Engineering
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Rationale: The curriculum is updated by providing an opportunity for interested students to enroll in an accelerated Bachelors of Science/ Master of Science program in Computer Engineering.
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING - ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER
ENGINEERING
BS IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING/MS IN ELECTRICAL
Faculty Contact: Kang Yen
Existing (page 394*) | Proposed |
5 Year Accelerated
Combined BS in Electrical Engineering and MS in Biomedical Engineering
Program Lower Division
Preparation
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5 Year Accelerated
Combined BS in Electrical Engineering and MS in Biomedical Engineering
Program
Five Year Accelerated Combined Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
/ Master of Science in Electrical Engineering Admission into the combined program does not automatically qualify the students for admission into the MS degree program. To enroll in the MS degree program, the students must apply (in their senior year) to the graduate school and meet all graduate admission requirements. For each of the graduate courses counted as credits for both BS and MS degree, a minimum grade of B is required. Students enrolled in the program may count up to six credit hours of EE graduate courses toward the engineering electives required for the BSEE as well as toward the MSEE. Only graduate courses with formal lectures can be counted for both degrees. The students are responsible for confirming the eligibility of each course with the undergraduate advisor. Students interested in the program can consult with the undergraduate advisor on their eligibility to the program. The students should also meet with the graduate coordinator to learn about the graduate program and available courses before completing the application form and submitting it to the undergraduate advisor. Applicants will be notified by the department on the decision of their applications. Lower Division
Preparation
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Rationale: The curriculum is updated by providing an opportunity for interested students to enroll in an accelerated Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering / Master of Science in Electrical Engineering program.
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING - ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER
ENGINEERING
BS/MS IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Faculty Contact: Kang Yen
Existing (page 331*) | Proposed |
MAD 3401 Numerical
Analysis 3 Remaining course work will be selected by the student and his advisor based on the student’s career objectives. Any course taken without the proper prerequisites and corequisites will be dropped automatically before the end of the term, resulting in a grade of “DR” or “DF”. Students who are dismissed from the University due to low grades, may appeal to the Dean for reinstatement. A second dismissal results in no possibility for reinstatement. Master of Science in
Computer Engineering
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MAD 3401 Numerical
Analysis 3 Any course taken without the proper prerequisites and corequisites will be dropped automatically before the end of the term, resulting in a grade of “DR” or “DF”. Students who are dismissed from the University due to low grades, may appeal to the Dean for reinstatement. A second dismissal results in
Five Year Accelerated Combined BSEE/ MSEE Degree Admission into the combined program does not automatically qualify the students for admission into the MS degree program. To enroll in the MS degree program, the students must apply (in their senior year) to the graduate school and meet all graduate admission requirements. For each of the graduate courses counted as credits for both BS and MS degree, a minimum grade of B is required. Students enrolled in the program may count up to six credit hours of EE graduate courses toward the elective engineering BSEE requirements as well as toward the MSEE degree. Only graduate courses with formal lectures can be counted for both degrees. The students are responsible for confirming the eligibility of each course with the undergraduate advisor. Students interested in the program can consult with the undergraduate advisor on their eligibility to the program. The students should also meet with the graduate coordinator to learn about the graduate program and available courses before completing the application form and submitting it to the undergraduate advisor. Applicants will be notified by the department on the decision of their applications. Master of Science in
Computer Engineering
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Rationale: The curriculum is updated by providing an opportunity for interested students to enroll in an accelerated Bachelors of Science/ Master of Science program in Electrical Engineering.
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING - MECHANICAL & MATERIALS
ENGINEERING
Catalog description for the Graduate Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
(Note: This is the description for the scheduled hearing on page one of
this bulletin)
Faculty Contact: Sabri Tosunoglu
Existing (page 348*) | Proposed |
Hemispheric Center for Environmental Technology (HCET): HCET, focuses on environmental technology research and applications. The primary activity of the center is in the research of solid waste and nuclear facility decontamination and dismantlement technology. (NOTE: INSERT NEW GRADUATE CERTIFICATE DESCRIPTION HERE) Master of Science in
Mechanical Engineering All work counted for the Master’s degree must be completed during the six years immediately following the date of admission. The program provides a broad education, covering more than one field, followed by in-depth studies in areas of interest. Admission Requirements
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Graduate Certificate in Mechanical Engineering The Graduate Certificate in Mechanical Engineering is open to students and engineers who hold a B.S. degree in engineering or a closely-related field of study from an accredited program. The objective of this certificate is to provide a vehicle for the career enhancement of practicing engineers and serve the needs of recent B.S. graduates and graduate students in other programs. The program consists of two concentration areas; Design, Mechanics and Robotics area, and Thermo-Fluids area, reflecting the diverse nature of mechanical engineering.
Admission Requirements
Course Requirements
Core Courses (6
credits):
Select one of the
following two courses: EGM 6422 Advanced Analysis of Mechanical Systems (3 credits)
Elective Courses (12
credits):
(1) Design, Mechanics
and Robotics Area:
(2) Thermo-Fluids Area:
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Rationale: The objective of the Graduate Certificate in Mechanical Engineering is to provide a vehicle for the career enhancement of engineers working in South Florida. The program is tailored for engineers who already have a B.S. degree in engineering or a closely-related filed and have a desire to gain additional knowledge and professional expertise without committing themselves to a graduate program such as an M.S. or Ph.D. degree. Through this certificate program, the participants will have an opportunity to get exposure to higher-level knowledge of mechanical engineering for the benefit of their careers. Additionally, because of the program’s short time frame and flexibility, the program will have an appeal to some students who are in other graduate programs. Through the catalog change, this certificate program is being included in the Graduate Catalog.
COLLEGE OF HEALTH & APPLIED SCIENCES - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY - PROPOSAL FOR
COURSE CHANGES IN POST PROFESSIONAL MS IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Faculty Contact: Pamela Shaffner
Justification:
· OTH 6265 Measurement, Assessment & Research in OT is being replaced in the curriculum by a new course OTH 6772 Evidence Based Practice and Critical Appraisal (approved course). OTH 6772 better reflects the knowledge base needed for advanced clinical practice.
· STA 6166 Statistical Methods in Research I is being replaced by OTH 5XXX Infusing Occupation into Community Based Practice (approved/waiting for number). OTH 5XXX reflects current practice in OT. Statistics remains a prerequisite course.
Existing Track (Post Professional Master’s
in OT) |
Proposed Post Professional Level Master’s
Track |
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OTH 6009 Current Issues & Theories of Occupational Therapy |
3 |
OTH 6009 Current Issues & Theories of Occupational Therapy |
3 |
OTH 6265 Measurement, Assessment & Research in OT |
3 |
OTH 6772 Evidence Based Practice and Critical Appraisal |
3 |
OTH 6215 Advanced OT Intervention Strategies |
3 |
OTH 6215 Advanced OT Intervention Strategies |
3 |
OTH 6948 Continuing Clinical Competence for Occupational Therapists |
3 |
OTH 6948 Continuing Clinical Competence for Occupational Therapists |
3 |
OTH 5760 Current Research in Occupational Therapy |
3 |
OTH 5760 Current Research in Occupational Therapy |
3 |
STA 6166 Statistical Methods in Research I |
3 |
OTH 5XXX Infusing Occupation into Community Based Practice (approved, awaiting number) |
3 |
Clinical Core Electives |
12 |
Clinical Core Electives |
12 |
OTH 6970 Master’s Thesis OR OTH 6972 Master’s Project |
6 |
OTH 6970 Master’s Thesis OR OTH 6972 Master’s Project |
6 |
Total Credits |
36 |
Total Credits |
36 |
COLLEGE OF HEALTH & APPLIED SCIENCES - SCHOOLS OF SOCIAL WORK AND POLICY
AND MANAGEMENT - CHANGES TO THE MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Faculty Contact: Howard Frank
Master of Public Administration (Current) |
NEW PROGRAM |
Admission Requirements Demonstrate graduate level writing competency by submitting an essay between 3 and 5 pages in length addressing personal and career goals. An applicant who feels that the earned GPA is not indicative of his or her ability to be successful in a graduate degree program may also submit scores on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) which will be taken into consideration by the admissions committee in its evaluation of the application |
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Exceptions to the graduate admissions requirement The MPA program offers certificate programs. In accordance with University policy, students with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and who have an undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or greater can be admitted to a public administration graduate certificate program, subject to the approval of the MPA program coordinator. Students applying for MPA certificate programs must also obtain a letter of recommendation from a faculty member at their undergraduate institution or from a professional and demonstrate graduate level writing competency by submitting an essay between 3 and 5 pages in length addressing personal and career goals. Students admitted to a certificate program who have completed 12 Graduate Certificate credits with a 3.25 or better GPA may be admitted to the MPA program without taking the GRE, subject to the approval of the MPA program coordinator. The full 15 credits obtained in a MPA Graduate Certificate Program may be used to satisfy the requirements of the MPA degree provided the student is admitted to the MPA program prior to the completion of the final six Graduate Certificate credit hours required to obtain the certificate. |
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Degree RequirementsThe Master of Public Administration (MPA) program requires a minimum of 39 credit hours for students having a BPA or BA in a social science or for those with five years experience in management. 42 credit hours for all others (see PAD 6053 below).
The MPA core
consists of the following eleven courses: PAD 6053 Political, Social and Economic Context of Public Administration 3 (Required only for those students not holding a BPA or BA in a social science or those without five years of management experience. It is an elective for all others)
PAD 6056
The Practice of Public Management 3 URS 6155 is a prerequisite for URS 6806. Students who cannot demonstrate basic computer literacy must take PAD 5716 (Management Support Systems in Public Administration, prior to enrolling for URS 6155. This course will not count toward completion of required degree credit hours (42-39 respectively). PAD 6056, The Practice of Public Management, is a capstone experience for the program and must be taken during the last semester of course work. PAD 6946, Public Administration Internship, may be substituted for PAD 6056.
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Degree RequirementsThe Master of Public Administration (MPA) program requires of 42 credit hours for all students not having a BPA from a public university in the State of Florida. Students having earned a BPA from a public university in the State of Florida will be waived from taking six elective credits. Core level waivers can only be approved by the Public Administration Program Coordinator, the Associate Director, or the Dean of the School. Core Courses
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Electives (9 credits) |
SAME |
Grading, Sequencing, and Substitution PolicyStudents must maintain a 3.0 GPA to graduate. A grade of ‘C’ or better is required for every core course. Note: A ‘C-’ is not acceptable.The Program reserves the right to withhold the awarding of credit for course work taken out of sequence and without appropriate prerequisites. Any core course with the exception of PAD 6056 may be waived through petition to the Program Director and MPA Coordinator. The petitioner must demonstrate the equivalence of the previous course work, and prove that their performance met or exceeded core requirements. |
Delete section, “Any course with the exception of PAD 6056….” |
SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY & TOURISM
MANAGEMENT
TRAVEL AND TOURISM CURRICULA CHANGES
Faculty Contact: Diann Newman
Core
Requirements (21) OLD HFT 3403 Accounting for the Hospitality Industry 3 HFT 3210 Fundamentals of Management 3 HFT 3423 Hospitality Information Technology 3 HFT 4240 Managing Service Organizations 3 HFT 4465 Financial Anal. For Tourism 3 HFT 4221 Human Resources Man 3 HFT 4727 Travel Industry Law 3 21 |
Core
Requirements (15) NEW HFT 3403 Accounting 3 HFT 3210 Fundamentals of Mgmt 3 HFT 4465 Financial Analysis of Tourism
3 |
Travel
and Tourism Requirements (33) OLD HFT 3713 International Travel & Tourism* 3 HFT 3735 Destinations & Cultures 3 HFT 4509 Tourism Destination Marketing 3 HFT 3701 Sustainable Tourism Practices 3 HFT 3760 Tourist Transport Systems 3 HFT 3770 Cruise Line Mgmt ** 3 or HFT 4762 Airline Mgmt 3 HFT 4874 Role of Food in Tourism 3 HFT 4733 Tour Production & Distribution 3 HFT 4502 Role of Market Research 3 HFT 4504 Hospitality Tourism on Internet 3 HFT 4945 Advanced Internship 0 33 Electives (9) |
Travel
and Tourism Requirements (30) NEW HFT 3XXX Travel & Tourism Systems 3 HFT 3735 Destinations & Cultures 3 HFT 3509 Tourism Destination Marketing 3 HFT (3)701 Sustainable Tourism Practices 3 HFT 4874 Role of Food in Tourism
3 |
* Courses listed in the Old
Curriculum are being discontinued from T & T program
** Courses listed in the Old Curriculum are being removed from
requirement status and are being presented as electives. These courses
will be the foundation of new specialty programs to be introduced at a later
date.
Bachelor of Science in Travel & Tourism
Management
Degree Program Hours: 120
Lower Division Preparation: (60)
SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY & TOURISM
MANAGEMENT - CHANGES IN THE HOSPITALITY ADMINISTRATION CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Faculty Contact: Diann Newman
OLD | NEW |
Hospitality Administration Certificate (15)
Core Requirements: (9) |
Hospitality Administration Certificate (15)
Core Requirements: (9) |
COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES – NEW COURSE REQUESTS, LISTED BY DEPARTMENT:
ART & ART HISTORY:
ARH 5XXX
Graduate Art in Renaissance Florence
3 credits
For study in Florence. Course examines art of Renaissance from its beginnings
in Florence with on-site
classes.
ARH 5XXX
Graduate Baroque Art 3
credits
Advanced course in Baroque Art includes
painting, sculpture, and architecture.
ARH 5XXX
Graduate Contemporary Art
3 credits
Course examines the visual arts in Europe and the U.S. from the 1960’s to the
present with focus on
major art movements, artists, and artwork.
ARH 5XXX
Graduate History of Cuban Art 3
credits
A study of visual arts of Cuba in the 20th
century, within historical, social, and cultural context.
ARH 5XXX
Graduate Nineteenth Century Art
3 credits
An advanced survey of 19th-century art in its social, political, and
historical context. Includes French,
English, Spanish artists.
ARH 5XXX
Museum Education 3
credits
Course examines educational functions of a museum including interpretive
principles and techniques,
program design and community outreach.
ART 5XXXC
Graduate Fibers
3
credits
Graduate level studio course, explores issues of the fiber medium and its
context in contemporary art
practice.
CHEMISTRY &
BIOCHEMISTRY:
HS 3XXX Survey of
Forensic Science Laboratory
1 credit
Laboratory course to accompany survey of forensic science lecture with emphasis
on biological
evidence. Topics include, CSI, DNA, toxicology, and serology.
COMPUTER SCIENCE:
CIS 6XXX Computer
Science Seminar 1
credit
Regularly scheduled seminar series featuring
speakers on computer science related topics.
COP 5XXX
Information Assurance 3
credits
Information assurance algorithms and techniques. Security vulnerabilities.
Symmetric and public key
encryption. Authentication and Kerberos. Key infrastructure and certificates.
Mathematical
foundations.
COP 5XXX
Storage Systems 3
credits
Introduction to storage systems, storage system components, storage
architecture, devices, trends and
applications, performance, RAID, MEMS and portable storage, file-systems, OS
storage management.
COP 6XXX
Special Topics on Databases 3
credits
Study of selected advanced topics in databases
and related areas.
INTERNATIONAL
RELATIONS:
ASN 5XXX International
Relations of Contemporary China
3 credits
Survey of the dynamic interaction between external and internal factors on
China’s international
relations.
INR 6XXX
Global Governance
3 credits
Surveys contemporary writings on international regimes, global civil society,
the relationship of global
economics and politics, changing models of world order, and intergovernmental
organizations.
MUSIC:
MUC 2XXX Introduction to
Digital Audio Production
3 credits
A project-oriented class with assignments in
basic audio editing, plug-ins, and sound effects.
MUC 3XXX
Recording and Production in Pro Tools 3
credits
A project-oriented class in audio recording and
editing using the Pro Tools application.
PHILOSOPHY:
PHI 4XXX Language &
Paradox
3 credits
An inquiry into the nature of semantic paradoxes, including analysis of their
significance, examination
of proposed solutions, and investigation of the relationship between paradoxes,
language, and truth.
PHI 4XXX
Philosophy of Film 3
credits
An investigation into the distinctly philosophical issues that arise when
studying film. In particular,
question surrounding narration, authorship and genre will be considered.
PHI 6XXX
Advanced Topics
3 credits
In depth study of an advanced topic in philosophy, topics will be selected to
meet the academic needs
of groups of students. May be repeated for credit.
PSYCHOLOGY:
INP 6XXX Applied
Psychology & Organizational Consulting
3 credits
An overview of the organizational consulting process, including proposal
development, managing
projects and client relationships, ensuring information integrity, and
understanding ethical issues.
INP 6XXX
Psychology of Culture and Organizations 3
credits
An overview of theory and research examining the psycho-social environment of
organizations,
including the factors that shape organizational cultures and climates, along
with the implications for
workplace motivation, morale, and productivity.
RELIGIOUS STUDIES:
REL 1XXX Introduction
to Christian Scripture 3
credits
Examines the origins and themes of the Christian Bible using literary,
historical, and archeological
approaches. Explores inter-religious dialogue between Christianity and Judaism
on shared scripture.
REL 3XXX
Behind the Da Vinci Code
3 credits
Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code is the starting point to examine whether
there are secrets behind the
history of Christianity as it is usually taught. Topics include agnosticism,
knights templar, freemasons.
REL 3XXX
Rhythms of the Sacred 3
credits
Explores how music has been a powerful and essential part of mystical experience
in the world’s
religious traditions, how it becomes religion and how religion influences music.
REL 4XXX
Women in Islam 3
credits
Provides students with an understanding of the position of women in Islam
through an examination
of traditional and contemporary understandings of key religious texts.
REL 5XXX
Classical Arabic 3
credits
Introduces the grammar and vocabulary of classical Arabic necessary for
developing the ability to read
classical texts.
SOCIOLOGY/ANTHROPOLOGY:
ANT 3XXX Food & Culture 3
credits
Introduction to the anthropology of food: European conquest of the New World,
theories of famine, the
industrial food system, food and nationalism, the organic food movement.
ANT 4XXX
Anthropology of Globalization 3
credit
Examination of global economic, political, and cultural processes including the
movements of people,
commodities, and capital. Study of formation of identities, consumption
practices, and gender
dynamics.
ANT 4XXX
South Florida Environmental
Conflicts
3 credits
Research on environmental conflicts in South Florida. Theories of environmental
conflicts, research
design, semi-structured interview and survey methods, group research projects.
ANT 6XXX
Anthropology of Globalization 3
credits
Examination of global economic, political, and cultural processes including the
movements of people,
commodities, and capital. Study of formation of identities, consumption
practices, and gender
dynamics.
SYA 6XXX
GIS and Social Research 3
credits
Focuses on applications of GIS in social research; includes applying critical
perspective on space,
place, cartography to GIS social research projects. Prerequisites: GEO 3176 or
4XXX or instructor’s
permission.
COLLEGE OF ARTS &
SCIENCES – COURSE CHANGE REQUESTS:
ART AND ART HISTORY
ARH 4400 PRIMITIVE ART.
New title: Indigenous Arts. New description: An introduction to the
art of widely dissimilar indigenous people throughout the world from earliest
surviving images to the present. Emphasis will be placed on North African,
Oceanic, and North American Indian art.
MUSIC
MUM 4301 Change credits: From 1 to 3.
RELIGIOUS STUDIES
REL 3091 New title: The Power of Myth and Ritual. New description: The Hero’s Journey’ the Eternal Return: biblical myth: The religious nature, occurrence and uses of myth from the perspective of major theorists: relationships and myth, symbol and ritual.
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS – NEW COURSE REQUESTS:
MANAGEMENT AND INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSS
MAN 4XXX Managing Organizational
Reputations
3 credits
This course examines the importance of organizational reputation for
survival in today’s challenging economic and social climate. The course
emphasizes ways organizations can create and maintain. Prerequisite: MAN 3025.
COURSE CHANGE REQUEST:
MAN 4610 New title: International Human Resources. New description: Examines selected human resource systems of Europe, Asia and the Americas, with emphasis on cross-cultural differences amoung HR systems and the reasons such differences exist. The significance of human capital in multinational enterprises with regard to recruitment, selection training, development and compensation is analyzed. New prerequisites: MAN 4602 and MAN 4301.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION – NEW COURSE REQUESTS
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
EDG 5XXX Public Diplomacy and
Education: Engaging the Arab and Muslim World
3 credits
Examination of education and public diplomacy, from different national
perspectives, engagement in a dialogue about global issues with virtual
classmates, and grant proposal writing.
EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDIES:
EEX 5XXX
Assessment and Strategies for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
3 credits
Students will become familiar with current formal and informal assessments used
in diagnosis and
instructional planning. Students will also become familiar with specific
educational strategies for
students with autism spectrum disorders.
EEX 5XXX
Behavioral Management and Positive Behavioral Supports for Students with
Autism Spectrum
Disorders
3 credits
Students will develop and implement positive behavior plans and design behavior
management
techniques for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
H.P.E.R.
PET 4XXX Acute Care and Injury
Prevention
3 credits
Students will learn acute care of injuries; learn safety precautions and
physical and environmental risk factors: and contraindications associated with
participation in athletics/exercise.
PET 4XXX Management of Medical
Emergencies 3
credits
Students will learn the basic principles of managing medical emergencies
utilizing immediate first aid techniques. American Red Cross certification in
adult CPR and first aid will be obtained.
PET 4XXX
Medical Documentation and Pharmacology
3 credits
Students will learn the terminology, note writing, and documentation techniques
used in athletic
training. Students will learn basic principles of pharmaceutical intervention
and implications of rehab.
COURSE CHANGES: CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION:
LAE 3311 New Course Number: RED 3312.
EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDIES:
EDF 6112 New Course Number: EDP 6211
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING – NEW COURSE REQUESTS
MECHANICAL & MATERIALS ENGINEERING:
EML 3XXX
Simulation Software for Mechanical Engineers
3 credits
Commercial software to reinforce the concepts of stress, deformation, fluid
flow, ridig body dynamics,
heat transfer and to optimize solid model designs via multi-disciplinary
computational analysis
COURSE CHANGES:
EGM 3311 New prerequisite: EML 2032.
EGM 5346 New prerequisite: EML 2032.
EGM 5354 New prerequisite: EML 2032.
EML 3222 New prerequisite: EML 2032.
EML 3262 New prerequisite: EML 2032.
EML 4140 New prerequisite: EML 2032.
EML 4220 New prerequisite: EML 2032.
EML 4312` New prerequisite: EML 2032.
EML 4535 New prerequisite: EML 2032.
EML 4721 New prerequisite: EML 2032.
EML 5615c New prerequisite: EML 2032.
PUBLIC
ADMINISTRATION:
PAD 6XXX Applied
Research Methods for Accountability in Public and Nonprofit Organizations
3 credits
Tools, methods, and concepts employed to reengineer public and nonprofit
agencies and to design
performance indicators needed to enhance customer satisfaction and strategic
service delivery.
Prerequisite: URS 6155.
PAF 6XXX
IT and E-government 3
credits
Studies the electronic delivery of government information & services & the
problems of managing
information technology in the public sector. Surveys technology principles of
IT & E-government.
PAF 6XXX
Financial Management in Public and Nonprofit Organizations
3 credits
Processes, tools & methods used in financial planning & control of public &
nonprofit entities with focus
on utilization of critical performance indicators deployed over agency budget &
lifecycles. Prerequisite:
PAD 6227.
PAD 6XXX
Management of Nonprofit Organizations 3
credits
Studies the characteristics, roles & challenges of nonprofit entities. Topics
include structure &
governance, financial reporting & accountability, financial development &
contract management.
COURSE CHANGE:
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION:
PAD 5716 DELETE
COURSE CHANGES:
SOCIAL WORK:
SOW 6535 New description:
A combination of two masters-level advanced field practicum courses (SOW 6533 &
6534) and integrative seminars that provides students with the opportunity to
apply and integrate advanced clinical knowledge and skills. This course is
only offered in the summer semester.
PHC 6945 Change credits from 1-3 to 1-6.
PHC 6977 Change credits from 3 to 1-6.
SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY & TOURISM MANAGEMENT – NEW COURSE REQUESTS
HFT 3XXX Interpersonal Skills for
the Hospitality Industry
3 credits
To improve student’s skills related to emotional intelligence.
Competencies include self-awareness, managing emotions, motivating oneself,
communication skills, demonstrating empathy, and developing social skills.
HFT 4XXX Leadership in the
Hospitality Industry
3
credits
To introduce the student to the fundamentals of leadership and basic leadership
skills for organizational success. Prerequisite: Graduating Seniors.
HFT 4XXX Advanced events
management
3
credits
This course focuses on advanced planning and managing of special events, from
idea and concepts through the actual event implementation and follow-up.
Students will have the opportunity to focus on detailed elements of event
management.
COURSE CHANGES –
HOSPITALITY:
HFT 3453 New title:
Lodging Operations Control.
HFT 5655 Delete Prerequisite
HFT 6429 Delete Prerequisite
HFT 6477 Delete Prerequisite
HFT 6605 Delete Prerequisite
HFT 6607 Delete Prerequisite
HFT 6697 Delete Prerequisite
HFT 6715 Delete Prerequisite