Course Catalog

Graduate Programs

Admission to Graduate School
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Education: Master of Education, Department of Teaching and Learning; Professional Certification; Master of Education, Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling Psychology; Master in Teaching (M.I.T.) with Elementary Certification; Master in Teaching (M.I.T.) with Secondary Education; Education Doctorate (Ed.D.)
Master of Science in Environmental Science
Master of Arts in History
Engineering and Computer Science, School of: Master of Science in Computer Science (M.S.C.S.); Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (M.S.M.E)
Master of Nursing (M.N.): Family Nurse Practitioner (F.N.P.); Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (P./M.H.N.P.); Community-Based/Population-Focused Nursing
Master of Public Affairs (M.P.A.)

Admission to Graduate School

Washington State University Vancouver currently offers nine master's degrees and one state-wide education doctorate degree. You may be admitted if you are a graduate of WSU or another college or university recognized by WSU, and if you meet requirements for admission.

APPLICATION PROCESS

If you would like to attend the Graduate School, pick up an application form from the WSU Vancouver Office of Admissions or request a form by calling 360-546-9779. You can also apply online.

When you apply for admission to the Graduate School, you must submit official transcripts from each of the following:

Colleges or universities from which any degrees have been granted to you, or from which you expect a degree to be granted. Include transcripts that show the last 60 graded semester or 90 graded quarter hours of undergraduate work taken.
Colleges or universities at which you have taken graded graduate-level (including doctoral) course work after earning your bachelor's degree.

If you intend to request transfer credit for your program of study, you must submit official college or university transcripts that show this credit. Official transcripts are those mailed directly to the Graduate School from the registrar of the institution you attended. One set is to be sent to the Graduate School and a second set is to be sent to the chair of the department or program concerned. Complete credentials should be on file at least one month before registration. Transcripts from other institutions cannot be returned. Records of previous work at WSU need not be submitted.

ADMISSION STANDARDS

Regular student status. In general, admission to the Graduate School on regular student status requires at least a B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) average for the last 60 semester hours of graded undergraduate work. Admission will be based on graduate study elsewhere when it has been accomplished at a recognized graduate school with at least a B (3.0) average in 12 or more semester hours of graded graduate work beyond the bachelor's degree. Provisional admission may be granted to those students recommended by a department whose average is below a 3.0, provided their total record indicates a high probability of success.

Departmental approval is required for any admission regardless of grade point average. Departments may require higher levels of performance than those cited. Because of limitations within certain departments, it may be necessary to deny admission to some qualified applicants.

International students. International applicants are required to have the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree (normally a minimum of four years of study beyond grade 12), demonstrated proficiency in English (minimum TOEFL of 550 or equivalent), and evidence of financial support. Admission of a student from a foreign university may be approved by the Dean of the Graduate School if the student presents a superior academic record, furnishes satisfactory evidence of adequate ability in English, and has sufficient financial resources. Such applications should be completed at least six months in advance of the proposed date of enrollment in the Graduate School. International students who have undertaken graduate study in other institutions will be accepted only after evaluation of their undergraduate records, as well as their performance in graduate study, and the minimum criteria, as described above, will apply.

Provisional student status. This classification is for students whose GPA for previous work is below 3.0. Provisional status may be granted because of special departmental recommendations or other indications of outstanding potential. In such cases, the following alternative standards apply:

Demonstrated preparation for graduate study in a discipline. This may include the following:
- Relevant undergraduate course work and demonstrated capability in core or required course work;
- In-depth knowledge of subject matter, shown by high performance on a GRE subject test;
- Exceptional artistic talent indicated by a portfolio, recital, or audition;
- Successful work experience and demonstrated professional development over a period of years;
- Exceptional laboratory or methodological skills documented by publication of work.
Written statement of career objectives and reasons for pursuing graduate studies.
Written letters of recommendation from persons qualified to evaluate the applicant's academic record and potential.
An evaluation of the quality of the undergraduate institution the applicant attended and his/her program of study as an undergraduate.
Personal interviews with the applicant.

Graduate study by seniors. WSU seniors who have at least a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 semester hours of their undergraduate work may register for up to six semester hours of work in the Graduate School. These graduate hours are above and beyond the hours required to complete the bachelor's degree. Graduate School approval is required at the time of registration. Only grades of B or higher may be applied toward an advanced degree. Work done by an undergraduate under other conditions may not be applied toward an advanced degree.

Seniors who wish to enroll in 500-level courses for undergraduate credit must obtain approval of the major advisor and the chair of the department or program in which the course is offered.

Undecided graduate (UND-G). The undecided graduate classification is for potential graduate students who have not fulfilled the application requirements at the time of (or just prior to) registration. Under this classification, student applications are processed immediately and students are subject to the following:

required to pay graduate fees;
permitted to enroll in courses only with permission of the instructor and the department offering the courses; some departments do not allow UND-G students to register for their courses. Students who register without departmental approval may be disenrolled.
permitted to remain in this classification for up to one calendar year;
permitted to apply up to six hours of UND-G Class 6 credit to graduate degree requirements after admission to a WSU Graduate School degree program. Use of UND-G credits will be held to the usual time restrictions for program completion.

A separate application for admission is required if you want to pursue an advanced degree. Students who enroll under UNDG may or may not choose to complete applications to the Graduate School. Further, they will have no guarantee that they will be accepted if they apply.

Not-advanced-degree candidate (NADC). This classification is for those students with a baccalaureate degree who wish to take graduate courses, but do not wish to pursue a graduate degree. Students in the not-advanced-degree candidate (NADC) classification must pay graduate fees and must be admitted to a graduate department or program. Students may be admitted with less than a 3.0 GPA, but must maintain a 3.0 GPA once admitted. Admission as NADC does not obligate the department/program to admit the student to a degree program at a later date. The students may take any course for which they have the necessary prerequisites except those at the 700- or 800-level. A maximum of six hours (nine for non-thesis master's and doctoral degrees) of graduate course work with grades of B or higher earned under NADC classification may be applied to graduate degree requirements. Time limits on the course work would be the same as for transfer credit.

REGISTRATION

All graduate students must maintain continuous enrollment in the Graduate School, registering for each semester and summer session from the time of first enrollment until all requirements for the degree are completed. Continuous enrollment may be maintained by registering in one of the following categories: full-time enrollment, parttime enrollment, or graduate leave status enrollment.

Students on graduate leave status may discontinue enrollment for credit for a period of 12 months without penalty. After that time, graduate leave status students will be assessed a fee of $25.

Students who have been on graduate leave status for more than two consecutive semesters must receive departmental approval for re-enrollment. Such approval will be indicated by the signature of the student's department chairs on the application for re-enrollment. Students on graduate leave status will be considered by the Graduate School to be in good standing for up to four consecutive years.

TIME LIMIT

The time limit for using graduate credits toward a master's degree is six years from the beginning date of the earliest course applied toward the degree.

For more information on Graduate School policies, see www.gradsch.wsu.edu/policiesprocedures.html

STEPS TO GRADUATION

Contact your department and/or advisor for the appropriate steps to apply for graduation.

Program Descriptions

Master of Business Administration

College: Business
Academic Director: Jane Cote, Ph.D.
Location: Classroom Building, Room 308, 360-546-9750
Web site: www.vancouver.wsu.edu/programs/bus/mba.html
Faculty: John Becker-Blease, Ph.D.; Jane Cote, Ph.D.; Joseph Cote, Ph.D.; Jerry Goodstein, Ph.D.; Claire Latham, Ph.D.; Sheen Liu, Ph.D.; Chris Plouffe, Ph.D.; Rebecca Portnoy, Ph.D.; Gregory Rose, Ph.D.; Thomas Tripp, Ph.D.; U.N. Umesh, Ph.D.; Wilfred Wu, Ph.D.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

At the core of the M.B.A program at WSU Vancouver is a commitment to enhancing the long-term performance of businesses in our community, region, and beyond. We emphasize that the effective management of businesses for the long-run requires, (1) an understanding of the vital interdependence between businesses and critical stakeholders such as employees, investors, customers, suppliers, and public constituencies, and (2) the ability to adopt an executive level perspective in making decisions and taking actions that sustain strong relationships with these stakeholders. Through an integrated set of courses combining theory, practice, and real world projects, we provide the conceptual and analytical tools that develop this understanding among students and expand their ability to contribute to the long-term performance of their organizations. This high quality AACSB accredited M.B.A. program features small, interactive classes that bring together engaged business faculty and experienced professionals in the business community.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The M.B.A. program primarily serves working professionals in the local business community who are pursuing their M.B.A. degree in the evening through taking courses on a part-time basis. Students come to the program from a variety of functional business areas and work in roles such as accountant, bank officer, human resource specialist, and purchasing agent, as well as managerial and executive level positions. In addition to attracting students who are looking to enhance their career opportunities within the private sector, our M.B.A program also appeals to professionals working in the public and nonprofit sectors.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

The M.B.A. program requires completion of three components: foundation courses (can be completed as part of an undergraduate degree), required core courses, and a final presentation. Each of these components is explained below.

Prerequisite Courses. Candidates must complete a set of foundation business courses (listed below). Students may have completed some or all of these requirements as part of their undergraduate degrees. Recent undergraduates with business majors typically will have completed all of these requirements:

Calculus I
Descriptive and Inferential Statistics
Financial Accounting
Finite Math (can substitute Calculus II)
Legal Environment of Business
Macroeconomics
Managerial Accounting
Microeconomics
Operations Management
Principles of Finance
Principles of Marketing

Students lacking foundation courses must talk to an advisor before completing any foundation course work. WSU Vancouver offers the following courses for students who lack foundation course work.

Acctg 550 Financial and Managerial Accounting
BLaw 210 Legal Environment of Business
EconS 404 Introduction to Micro and Macroeconomics
Fin 325 Principles of Finance
Mgt Op 340 Operations Management
Mgt Op 451 Business Statistical Analyses
Mktg 360 Principles of Marketing

Required Core Courses (33 credits)

All M.B.A. candidates must complete the following courses:

Acctg 533 Administrative Control
Fin 526 Problems in Financial Management
MgtOp 585 Negotiation Skills
MgtOp 587 Business Ethics
MgtOp 589 Managing Value-Chain Partnership
MgtOp 590 Strategy Formulation and Organizational Design
MgtOp591 Statistical Analysis for Business Decisions
MgtOp593 Managerial Leadership and Productivity
MIS 580 Information Systems Management
Mktg 506 Marketing Management and Administrative Policy
Mktg 565 Managing for Long-Term Performance

Final Presentation (2 credits)

To complete the graduation requirements, each candidate must register for and pass the Master's Final Presentation-Mgt Op 702.

HOW TO APPLY

To be eligible to apply for admission, students must have a baccalaureate degree (in any area) from an accredited college or university with at least 3.0 GPA in their last 60 credit hours, and must have successfully completed the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) with a 550 minimum score.

Step One: Complete the form. Complete the Graduate School application for admission form, available online at www. gradsch.wsu.edu/howtoapply.htm. You can also obtain a copy of the form by calling the WSU Vancouver Office of Admissions at 360-546-9779 or by sending an e-mail to admissions@vancouver.wsu.edu.

Step Two: Send your payment and application. Attach a $35 check or money order-payable to WSU-to your completed application and send them to the Office of Admissions, Washington State University Vancouver, 14204 NE Salmon Creek Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98686. Online applicants must pay with Visa or MasterCard.

Complete Application Packet deadlines are as follows:

March-Summer admission
May 1-Fall admission
October 1-Spring admission

Step Three: Send official transcripts. Send one copy of official transcripts from each college previously attended to Dean of the Graduate School, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164-1030. Official transcripts must be mailed directly from the college(s) previously attended to the dean of the Graduate School at WSU. Sealed official copies sent by the applicant are not acceptable.

Step Four: Send additional information and letters of recommendation. Send or request the following information to be sent to Vancouver M.B.A. program at the address listed below.

Three letters of recommendation evaluating your capability for graduate work. (These letters must be sent directly to the M.B.A. program by the individuals writing them.)
Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) scores (no more than five years old). For information on the GMAT, write to GMAT, Education Testing Service, PO Box 6103, Princeton, NJ 08541-6103 or visit the GMAT Web site at www.mba.com.
Updated/current resume

Send all these materials by deadline dates to:

Washington State University Vancouver Business Dept/M.B.A. Program 14204 NE Salmon Creek Ave. Vancouver, WA 98686

Fall semester starts in late August, spring semester starts in mid-January, and summer sessions start in May and June.

Education Programs

MASTER OF EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF TEACHING AND LEARNING

College: Education, Department of Teaching and Learning
Academic Director: June Canty, Ed.D.
Academic Coordinator: Jill Homme, B.A.
Location: Library Building, Room 210, 360-546-9075
Web site: www.vancouver.wsu.edu/programs/edu/pc/masters/mseduc.htm
Faculty: June Canty, Ed.D.; Barb Clausen, M.Ed.; Deanna Day, Ph.D.; Michael Dunn, Ph.D.; Gisela Ernst-Slavit, Ph.D.; Susan Finley, Ph.D.; Cheryl Granby, Ph.D.; Stephen Kucer, Ph.D.; Armando Laguardia, Ed.D.; Tonda Liggett, Ph.D.; Linda Mabry, Ph.D.; Jason Margolis, Ph.D.; Tamara Nelson, Ph.D.; Tonci Pavkovich, M.T.; Art Pearl, Ph.D.; Richard Sawyer, Ed.D.; David Slavit, Ph.D.; Patrick Stone, Ed.D.; Trenia Walker, Ed.D.

The Master of Education program is designed for currently certified teachers. The goals of the Master of Education degree at WSU Vancouver are (1) to help practitioners understand and act upon an integration of theory and practice, (2) to encourage the development of leadership in professional educators, and (3) to deepen and enhance professional capacity through research, repertoire, and reflection. The Ed.M. program is designed to prepare educators for important roles as educational leaders with reflective analysis and professional competence. Building on a foundation that places today's educational challenges in historical and social context, the Ed.M. program offers opportunities for specialization in a growing number of fields with endorsements in Special Education, English as a Second Language and Reading.

The Ed.M. program philosophy is grounded in pedagogical approaches that are based in "constructivism," the belief that individuals construct meaning for themselves based on their experiences and formal and informal educational opportunities. Children are understood to be active listeners whose cognitive growth is nurtured by a sensitive facilitation in a supportive socio-educational community emphasizing individualization, student inquiry based on personal interest, respect for diversity, and cooperation and collaboration. The Ed.M. program is dedicated to enhancing full democratic participation. The program contextualizes school life within historical, socio-political, philosophical, and theoretical foundations.

The program emphasizes assisting school personnel with the skills and knowledge necessary to forge learning communities that will facilitate the success of all students in K-12 classrooms. The program follows the guidelines of the Washington Administrative Codes (WACs) and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and attempts to address the needs and priorities of southwest Washington communities. The WSU Vancouver approach to teacher preparation places great importance on the existence of systematic field experiences and the incorporation of partner relationships with K-12 schools as essential foundations to the existence and maintenance of quality preparation programs for educators.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

The Master of Education (Ed.M.) program requires that students complete a minimum of 37 hours of course work. Students must complete course work in the areas of: Introduction to the Program (1 credit), Foundational Core (15 credits), Program Concentration (12-25 credits), and Research Requirements (9 credits). Course work leading to endorsements in ESL, Reading, or Special Education may be used to meet program concentration requirements, or students may design a customized concentration with the Academic Coordinator. The Ed.M. program is designed to be as flexible as possible, allowing students to take applicable courses in the program to meet their interests and goals of development as educators. Professional Certification may also be completed as part of the Master of Education degree. For details on Professional Certification, please refer to the section of this catalog titled Professional Certification.

Introduction to the Program (1 credit)

T & L 565 Introduction to Scholarly Inquiry (1 credit)

Foundational Core (15 credits)

Ed Psy 502 Theoretical Foundations of Learning and Instruction (3 credits)
Ed Ad 507 Social Foundations of Education (3 credits)

One course from each of the three core areas - Teaching in a Culturally Diverse Society, Teaching in a Democratic Society, and Assessment of Learning (total of 9 credits) (Refer to current department course options for these core areas).

Program Concentration Electives (minimum of 12 credits)

ESL Concentration (12 credits) OR
Reading Concentration (16 credits) OR
Special Education Concentration (25 credits) OR
Customized Concentration (minimum of 12 credits)

Research Requirements (9 credits) - taken in order:

Ed Psy 505 Research Methods (3 credits)
T & L 588 Action Research OR Ed Ad 536 Intro to Qualitative Research (3 credits)
T & L 702 Masters Special Problems, Directed Study, and/or Examination (3 credits)

English as a Second Language (ESL) endorsement (18 credits required) Required courses (15 credits)

T & L 501 Practicum in ESL/Bilingual Education
T & L 509 Curriculum and Assessment for Bilingual/ESL Education
T & L 510 Theoretical Foundations for the Schooling of Language Minority Students
T & L 514 ESL Across the Content Areas
T & L 549 Communication in a Multilingual Society

Possible ESL elective courses (3 credits)

T & L 507 Developing Literacy in a Multicultural Setting
T & L 512 Language & Cultural Factors in Mathematics
T & L 515 The Education of Cultural and Linguistic Minority Students
T & L 516 Technology for Language Learning
T & L 520 Topics in Special Student Populations
T & L 526 Research in Multicultural Education
T & L 537 Language, Literacy, and Culture
T & L 574 Science for All: An Individual and Multicultural Perspective
T & L 580 Multicultural Education in a Global Society
T & L 586 Issues in At-Risk Education

Please note: Some courses listed may have prerequisites. Contact the Education Department for the appropriate order of classes.

Reading endorsement (22 credits required) Core courses (13 credits):

T & L 528 Content Area Reading
T & L 551 Psychology of Reading
T & L 553 Assessment & Instruction for Reading
T & L 558 Improving Comprehension Through Literature

Writing courses (choose one 3 credit class):

T & L 538 Writing Across the Curriculum
T & L 546 Written Language and Development

Children's Literature courses (choose one 3 credit class):

T & L 532 Children's Literature in the Curriculum
T & L 544 Advanced Children's Literature
T & L 547 Teaching Folk Literature to Children & Adolescents

Culture and Literacy courses (choose one 3 credit class):

T & L 507 Developing Literacy in a Multicultural Setting
T & L 537 Language, Literacy, and Cultures

Please note: T & L 553 Assessment & Instruction for Reading should be taken last in the series of Reading endorsement classes.

Special Education endorsement (31 credits required)

*Sp Ed 301 Education of Exceptional Children
*Sp Ed 501 Teaching Students w/ Disabilities
*Sp Ed 502 Assessment & Curriculum for Students w/Disabilities
Sp Ed 503 Secondary Education for Students with Disabilities
*Sp Ed 504 Professional Skills in Special Education
Sp Ed 509 Early Childhood Special Education
Sp Ed 521 Inclusion Strategies for Special Education Teachers
Sp Ed 540 Methods in Intensive Education Supports
Sp Ed 571 Prevention and Remediation of Reading Disabilities
*Sp Ed 590 Practicum with Sp Ed 501 and Practicum with Sp Ed 502

Please note: Sp Ed 301 must be taken first in the series unless student has completed an acceptable introductory special education class in their certification program. All other classes may be taken in any order.

*Completion of these classes qualifies students for a pre-endorsement waiver. Pre-endorsement waivers may be issued by school districts, allowing students to teach primary-12th grade students with disabilities. The remainder of the Special Education classes must then be completed within five years for the full endorsement to be issued.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The Master of Education (Ed.M.) program is ideally suited for educators who are certified teachers or who want to renew their certificate.

To be admitted, students must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and should have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA in the last 60 semester hours of graded work as determined by the Graduate School. In addition, please submit the items described below.

HOW TO APPLY

Step One: Apply to the Graduate School. Complete the Graduate School application for admission online at www.gradsch.wsu. edu. Request an application from the Office of Admissions at admissions@vancouver. wsu.edu, or 360-546-9779. Attach a $35 check or money order (payable to WSU) to the Graduate School application and return it to the WSU Vancouver Office of Admissions at 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98686.

Step Two: Apply to the Education Department. Obtain and send the following information to the Ed.M. Program, Washington State University Vancouver, 14204 NE Salmon Creek Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98686.

Three letters of recommendation evaluating the candidate's capacity for graduate work and/or the teaching profession (e.g., letters from building principals and other administrators, colleagues, professors). These letters must be on letterhead and sent directly to the Ed.M. program by the reference writers;
Professional statement outlining the applicant's professional goals and aspirations, not more than two pages, double-spaced;
Statement of educational philosophy, not more than five pages, double-spaced;
One set of transcripts from each college or university previously attended;
Ed.M. departmental application. Request this application from the Education Department by calling 360-546-9075 or e-mail jhomme@vancouver.wsu.edu;
After submitting the application materials listed above, students may be contacted to sit for an on-site interview.

A selection committee will review application materials. Deadlines for applications:

May 1 for fall enrollment
October 1 for spring enrollment
February 1 for summer enrollment

Students can complete up to six credits as an undecided graduate student before being formally admitted to the Education Department. This option can be used in the instance of missed deadlines. Students can contact the Office of Admissions at 360- 546-9779 to acquire the undecided graduate application.

Step Three: Submit Official Transcripts to the Graduate School. Send one copy of official transcripts from each college or university previously attended to: Graduate School, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164-1030.

Official transcripts must be mailed directly from the colleges/universities attended to the Graduate School. Sealed official copies sent by the student are not acceptable. Students who graduated from WSU do not need to submit transcripts to the Graduate School unless they have enrolled at another institution since graduating from WSU.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

On September 1, 2000, a new teacher certificate structure was implemented in the state of Washington. Teachers who possess a Residency Certificate must complete requirements for the Professional Certificate within five years of completing two years of "provisional status." Courses are offered primarily in the evening, with the exception of possible core courses offered in the day time during the summer semester. Students may complete the Professional Certification Program (PCP) as a postbaccalaureate student (certification only) or in conjunction with a Master of Education (Ed.M.) degree.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

To be admitted, students must have a valid Residency Teaching Certificate, current employment in a Washington State public or approved private school, or the support of a school district, and completion of two years of provisional status as a teacher. (Note: Teachers may begin a PCP while in provisional status, but will not be considered officially admitted into the PCP until provisional status is successfully completed. Admission of teachers on provisional status will not obligate WSU to officially admit the teacher at a later time.) Applicants wishing to pursue a master's degree or endorsement along with their Professional Certificate must meet the admission criteria of the WSU Graduate School and the Department of Teaching and Learning.

Note: Out-of-state teachers who do not qualify for the Professional Certificate may request a review of their qualifications from the Professional Certification coordinator. Teachers who have completed Washington State approved PCP courses at other institutions of higher education will be allowed to transfer those credits upon evaluation and approval by the PCP Coordinator.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

To complete the Professional Certificate Program, teachers must provide evidence of meeting the Professional Certificate Standards. Successful completion will be based on the standards outlined in WAC 181-78A-540 and as included in the OSPI Professional Certificate materials.

For further details about the content of the Professional Certification program, contact the coordinator of the program, Barbara Clausen, at bjclausen@comcast.net.

Required Courses

T & L 541 Pre-Assessment Seminar: Professional Assessment (3 credits)*

Core Research and Development (5-6 credits)

T & L 543 Culminating Seminar: Professional Education (2 credits)*

*These courses can be applied toward the Ed.M. degree. The core research part of the program may or may not apply toward the Ed.M., depending on the determination of your program.

Teachers will assist in selection of a Professional Growth Team (PGT). The PGT will consist of the teacher candidate, a colleague specified by the teacher, a Washington State University faculty advisor, and a school district representative. The PGT assists the teacher in the development of the Professional Growth Plan (PGP). The PGT will review the evidence for each standard and make a determination of successful or unsuccessful completion.

Students who successfully complete the program will earn a Professional Certificate from the state of Washington.

HOW TO APPLY

Step One: Determine if you want a master's degree or certification only.

If you already have a master's degree or are not interested in beginning a master's degree program at this time, you may take the Professional Certification Program as a "non-degree" student. Fill out a non-degree application from the Office of Admissions, or complete one online at www.vancouver. wsu.edu/ads/apply.htm. Once processed, this will allow you to register for the Pre- Assessment seminar class immediately.

If you wish to apply for the Master of Education program, you must contact Jill Homme at 360-546-9075 or jhomme@ vancouver.wsu.edu in the Department of Education for a Department Application. (See detailed instructions related to this process under the Master of Education, Department of Teaching and Learning "How to Apply" section of this catalog.) You must also complete a Graduate School application at the admissions office or available online at www.vancouver.wsu.edu/apply. Deadlines for the Master of Education application process are:

May 1 for fall enrollment
October 1 for spring enrollment
February 1 for summer enrollment

Step Two: Submit a Professional Certification application.

To request a Professional Certification application, contact Jill Homme in the Education department at jhomme@ vancouver.wsu.edu or 360-546-9075. This application must be completed whether you are applying for the master's degree program or the certification program alone. Fill out the application and return it to Barbara Clausen, Coordinator, Professional Certification Program, Washington State University Vancouver, 14204 NE Salmon Creek Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98686-9600.

MASTER OF EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY

College: Education, Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling Psychology
Academic Director: June Canty, Ed.D.
Academic Coordinator: Jill Homme, B.A.
Location: Library Building, Room 210, 360- 546-9075
Web site: www.vancouver.wsu.edu/pc/masters/edadmin.htm
Faculty: Paul Goldman, Ph.D.; Gay Selby, Ed.D.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Master of Education degree offered through the Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling Psychology provides students pursuing administrative certificates (program administrator, principal, superintendent) the opportunity to complete a master's degree in conjunction with administrative certification requirements. Students who already have a master's degree may choose to complete just the certificate requirements, but will still need to follow the appropriate application requirements. Students may also choose to complete a master's degree by taking course work with an emphasis in K-12 administration, but without completing the requirements for a particular administrative certificate. Students who need advice on which program/certificate might best serve their needs should contact the department office.

The Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling Psychology is dedicated to meeting student needs as an educational leader. The faculty has carefully incorporated a balance of practical experience, theory, and research into each program. The program is performancebased and is organized around the Leaders' ISLC (Interstate School Licensure Consortium) standards.

The Master of Education degree is a non-thesis program with a minimum requirement of 35 credits of approved graduate work. Students must complete a minimum of 33 credits of graded work and pass a six-hour written exam. All students must complete EdPsy 502, Theoretical Foundations of Learning (three credits), EdPsy 505, Research Methods (three credits), Ed Ad 702, Master's Exam (two credits), and a diversity elective (one to three credits). The administrative certification requirements listed below can be used to fulfill some of the 33 graded credits required for the Master of Education degree.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Students must have completed a stateapproved teacher preparation program and must hold a valid, regular teaching or E.S.A. certificate. Students must obtain the support of their local school district to determine the district's willingness to provide the released time and experience required for course work and internship activities. Students must apply to both the Graduate School and the Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling Psychology. The Department's Professional Education Advisory Board (PEAB) reviews all application materials and determines admittance to the program. Many certification candidates in WSU's program are pursuing Master of Education (Ed. M.) degrees simultaneously. If you are a candidate who has been admitted to both programs, the course work applies to both programs.

ADMINISTRATIVE CERTIFICATE

The Administrative certification program is a field experience, performance-based program that allows students to start in fall, spring, or summer. Courses are offered primarily in the evening with the exception of an internship experience that must occur during the regular public school day.

Required Courses-Program Administrator

Ed Ad 516 Curriculum & Instructional Leadership
Ed Ad 584 Human Resource Management
Ed Ad 585 Financial Management in Education
Ed Ad 588 Law and Education
Ed Ad 589 Leadership Development Seminar
Ed Ad 590 Internship

Students who have a master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university, have successfully completed the educational leadership program, and have demonstrated the knowledge and skills necessary for the role of program administrator will earn a Residency Program Administrator Certificate for Washington State.

Required Courses-Principal Certificate

Ed Ad 516 Instructional Leadership
Ed Ad 589 Leadership Development Seminar
Ed Ad 583 Community and Communications
Ed Ad 585 Financial Management in Education
Ed Ad 588 Law and Education
Ed Ad 590 Internship*
EdPsy 510 Assessment of Learning

* Internship requires elementary and secondary experience. Continuous enrollment in Ed Ad 590 is required until 720 hours of internship are completed.

Students who have a master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university, have successfully completed the educational leadership program, and have demonstrated the knowledge and skills necessary for the role of principal will earn a Residency Principal Certificate for Washington State.

ADMINISTRATIVE CERTIFICATE- SUPERINTENDENT

Within the Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling Psychology, there are two options for pursuing the superintendent credential. Through the first option, candidates take courses at the Vancouver branch and are able to move through the program at their own pace. The second option is a field-based cohort program where, for two years, candidates meet once a month on weekends at various locations throughout the state. Students in the field-based cohort program must enter in the fall. This program consists of eight seminars each year, plus several regional meetings. Students must enroll in an internship for two years. Courses on school law and finance applicable to Washington state are a prerequisite of both superintendent certification programs.

Required Courses-Superintendent Certificate at WSU Vancouver

Ed Ad 503 Values and Ethics in Leadership
Ed Ad 520 Seminar in Curriculum and Instruction
Ed Ad 582 Policy Formation
Ed Ad 584 Human Resource Management
Ed Ad 589 Leadership Development Seminar
Ed Ad 590 Internship*

Required Courses-Superintendent Cohort Certificate

Ed Ad 582 Policy Formation
Ed Ad 584 Human Resource Management
Ed Ad 587 Values and Ethics in Leadership
Ed Ad 590 Internship*

*Continuous enrollment in Ed Ad 590 is required for two years.

Students who have a master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university, have successfully completed the program, and have demonstrated the knowledge and skills necessary for the role of superintendent, will earn a Residency Superintendent Certificate for Washington State.

HOW TO APPLY

Step One: Apply to the Graduate School. Complete the Graduate School application for admission online at www.gradsch.wsu. edu or by requesting an application from the Office of Admissions at admissions@ vancouver.wsu.edu or by calling 360-546- 9779. Attach a $35 check or money order (payable to WSU) to the Graduate School application and return it to the WSU Vancouver Office of Admissions at 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98686.

Step Two: Apply to the Education Department. Request an Education Administration Program application packet from the Education Department by calling 360-546-9075, or e-mail jhomme@ vancouver.wsu.edu. This complete packet must be submitted to the following address: Education Administration Program, Washington State University, 14204 NE Salmon Creek Ave., Vancouver, WA 98686.

Application deadlines:

May 1 for fall enrollment
October 1 for spring enrollment
February 1 for summer enrollment

Step Three: Submit Official Transcripts to the Graduate School. Send one copy of official transcripts from each college or university previously attended to: Graduate School, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164-1030. Official transcripts must be mailed directly from the colleges/universities attended to the Graduate School. Sealed official copies sent by the student are not acceptable. Students who graduated from WSU do not need to submit transcripts to the Graduate School unless they have enrolled at another institution since graduating from WSU.

MASTER IN TEACHING WITH ELEMENTARY CERTIFICATION

College: Education, Department of Teaching and Learning
Academic Director: June Canty, Ed.D.
Academic Coordinator: Julie Miller, M.Ed.
Location: Library Building, Room 210, 360- 546-9673
Web site: www.vancouver.wsu.edu/programs/edu/pc/masters/msteach.htm
Faculty: Tim Buswell, M.S*; Deanna Day, Ph.D.; Michael Dunn, Ph.D.; Gisela Ernst-Slavit, Ph.D.; Susan Finley, Ph.D.; Cheryl Granby, Ph.D.; Stephen Kucer, Ph.D.; Tonda Liggett, Ph.D.; Christine Ludwig, Ed.M.; Linda Mabry, Ph.D.; Jason Margolis, Ph.D.; Nancy McKibbin, M.A.; Tamara Nelson, Ph.D.; Tonci Pavkovich, M.S; Bobbi Selig, M.A.*; David Slavit, Ph.D.; Jan Spiesman- Laughlin, M.S*; Kay Stern, M.A.; Trenia Walker, Ed.D.
* Denotes adjunct status.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The M.I.T. program at WSU Vancouver is a unique set of experiences designed to explore and blend sound educational theory and effective classroom practice. Specifically, students are exposed to a variety of reading materials and participate in course activity and discussion, observe and teach in K-8 classrooms, undertake community and classroom-based inquiry, and participate in individualized learning experiences. These activities are designed to accomplish the following goals of WSU Vancouver's M.I.T. Program:

Developing knowledge about learners and effective practice;
Developing dispositions toward professionalism, collaboration, and lifelong learning;
Make explicit the concept that all students can learn;
Empower teachers to become decisionmakers who are responsive to the strengths and needs of students through data-based, reflective inquiry;
Develop awareness of the symbiotic relationship between teachers, schools, and multiple social structures.

WSU Vancouver faculty believe that students' professional activity must include contact with the realities of today's K-8 classrooms. It must also include communication with colleagues whose daily work is concerned with the students who populate those classrooms. Based on this principle, WSU Vancouver programs emphasize the following:

The importance of establishing connections between our students' teaching experiences and the clinical/ practical realities they encounter in K-8 classrooms.
The necessity and power of collegiality as WSU Vancouver teacher-educators work with public school colleagues and our students to develop strategies for addressing important questions and issues.
The value of collaboration with K-8 professionals in building a professional community in our local area.

COURSES OF STUDY

Master in Teaching (M.I.T.) students begin the full-time program in mid-May and complete it the following summer. A total of 53 semester credits are required to graduate. The course/internship loads are described below, but are subject to change.

Ed Ad 506 Social Context of Education
EdPsy 503 Advanced Education Psychology
SpEd 520 Teach in Inclusive Classrooms
T & L 521 Educational Technology
T & L 522 Bilingual/ESL Education
EdPsy 504 Classroom-focused Research Methods
T & L 521 Educational Technology
T & L 525 Classroom Management Seminar
T & L 552 Literacy Development I
T & L 564 Elementary Math Methods
T & L 572 Elementary Science Methods
T & L 593 Pre-Internship and Seminar
T & L 600 Math Practicum

During the first half of the semester, students will complete the following classes as well as spend time in pre-internship school sites:

Kin 586 Methods of Health and Physical Education
T & L 540 Elementary School Social Studies
T & L 556 Literacy Development II
T & L 583 Problem Solving Complex Cases
T & L 594 Art and Music Education
T & L 595 Internship* and Seminar *Full-time student teaching
T & L 702 Special Problems
Total: 53 credit hours

PREREQUISITES

Students must document completion of at least one course in each of the following content areas at the undergraduate level (with grades of "C" or better) in order to meet the state of Washington requirements for a primary endorsement in elementary education:

Speech Communication (public speaking)
U.S. History (any time period)
Geography (i.e., world geography, physical geography, cultural geography)
Science (one physical, one biological, and one lab science)
Economics (i.e., macro economics, micro economics, principles of economics)
American Government (most often found as an introductory political science course)
Students must also demonstrate competency in the area of mathematics in one of the following ways:

- Obtain a score of 500 or above on the quantitative section of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE)

- Complete one college level course in mathematics with a grade of C or better

- Have received college credit by advanced placement for high school math courses (credit must be documented on an official college transcript)

Pass the Reading, Writing, and Mathematics sections of the WEST-B exam. Pass the Praxis (WEST-E) exam in Elementary Education (exam #0014). See step three below for more information on these exams.

If you have questions regarding these prerequisites, please call Julie Miller at 360- 546-9673, or e-mail millerj@vancouver. wsu.edu.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Students must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and should have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA in the last 60 semester hours of course work. In addition, students need to complete and submit the M.I.T. application portfolio in accordance with departmental deadlines.

It is the desire of the M.I.T. program, as well as the state of Washington, to prepare the best possible teachers. We reserve the right to seek the most highly qualified individuals for admission to the M.I.T. program. Consequently, simply meeting the admission requirements listed above does not guarantee admission to the program.

HOW TO APPLY

All M.I.T. application portfolios must be postmarked by December 1.

Step One: Apply to the Graduate School. Complete the Graduate School application for admission online at www.gradsch.wsu. edu. Request an application from the Office of Admissions at admissions@vancouver. wsu.edu or 360-546-9779. Attach a $35 check or money order (payable to WSU) to the Graduate School application and return it to the WSU Vancouver Office of Admissions at 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98686.

Step Two: Apply to the Education Department. M.I.T. Application Portfolios can be requested from the WSU Vancouver Education Department at (360) 546- 9673 or millerj@vancouver.wsu.edu. Completed application portfolios must be postmarked by December 1 and returned to the following address: M.I.T. Program, Department of Education, 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98686. All materials in the M.I.T. Application Portfolio must be typed or clearly printed.

Step Three: Take and pass the state exam. A passing score is required on the WEST-B exam. Internet registration is available at www.west.nesinc.com or you can pick up a registration bulletin from the Education Department. In addition to registration information, the Web site also has a downloadable study guide. Students must pay a registration fee and take and pass all three subtests (Reading, Mathematics, Writing).

A passing score is also required on the PRAXIS II (WEST-E) test for Elementary Education (exam #0014). Registration and other information is available at www.ets. org/praxis.html. Study material is available for the Praxis exam in the Education Department.

Step Four: Submit official transcripts to the Graduate School. Send one copy of official transcripts from each college or university previously attended to the Graduate School, Washington State University, PO Box 641030, Pullman, WA 99164-1030. Official transcripts must be mailed directly from the colleges/ universities attended to the Graduate School. Sealed official copies sent by the student are not acceptable. Students who graduated from WSU do not need to submit transcripts to the Graduate School unless they have enrolled at another institution since graduating from WSU.

MASTER IN TEACHING WITH SECONDARY EDUCATION

College: Education, Department of Teaching and Learning
Academic Director: June Canty, Ed.D.
Academic Coordinator: Julie Miller, M.Ed.
Location: Library Building, Room 210, 360- 546-9673
Web site: www.vancouver.wsu.edu/programs/edu/pc/masters/seccert.htm
Faculty: Diana Bledsoe, M.A.*; Cheryl Granby, Ph.D.; Armando Laguardia, Ed.D.; Christine Ludwig, Ed.M.; Linda Mabry, Ph.D.; Jason Margolis, Ph.D.; Tonci Pavkovich, M.T.; Art Pearl, Ph.D.*; Richard Sawyer, Ed.D.
* Denotes adjunct status.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Secondary certification program is a teacher preparation program that begins in the spring semester only, starting in January each year. Courses are offered primarily in the afternoons or evenings with the exception of some summer classes and student teaching experiences that must occur during the regular public school day. Schedules may be subject to change. For current planned schedule, please contact the Education Department. Students may complete the secondary certification program as a post-baccalaureate student (certification only) if desired. Please contact the department via millerj@vancouver.wsu. edu to discuss this option.

Students completing the Secondary certification program are required to take courses in the Department of Education as well as complete a pre-internship and seminar and an internship. The latter provide rich fieldwork experience with an emphasis on active approaches to teaching and learning. The overarching goal of the Secondary certification program is to create a collaborative environment that supports all students and offers a foundation for teachers' professional growth.

Students who successfully complete the program will earn a State of Washington Residency Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in one content area (mathematics, biology, English/language arts, history, or social studies).

COURSE OF STUDY

The certification portion of the program involves a total of 44 semester hours of certification courses including a year long field experience. The Master of Education (Ed.M.) degree involves a minimum additional 9 semester hours of course work.

Certification Courses

EdAd 507 Social Foundations of Education
EdAd 510 Improvement of Instruction
EdPsy 502 Theoretical Foundations of Learning
EdPsy 510 Assessment of Learning
SpEd 522 Teaching in Inclusive Classrooms
T & L 521 Computer Technology I
T & L 521 Computer Technology II
T & L 525 Classroom Management
T & L 528 Content Area Reading
T & L 580 Multicultural Education in a Global Society
T & L 593 Pre-Internship & Seminar
T & L 595 Internship & Seminar
TBA Content Methods Course
TBA Capstone/E-Portfolio

Additional Masters of Education Degree Courses

EdPsy 505 Research Methods
EdAd 536 Qualitative Research
T & L 588 Action Research OR
T & L 702 Masters Research Project

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

To be admitted, students must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and should have a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average in the last 60 semester hours of course work. Students must also have completed the appropriate content area classes in mathematics, biology, English/language arts, history, or social studies; had a formal evaluation of their transcripts; and submitted a departmental application portfolio in accordance with departmental guidelines. It is the desire of the Secondary certification program to prepare the best possible teachers. Consequently, simply meeting the admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.

HOW TO APPLY

Students must demonstrate that they have completed most of the necessary courses in the content area (mathematics, biology, English/language arts, history, or social studies) before being eligible for admission to the secondary certification program. An evaluator at WSU will determine whether the correct content area courses have been completed by a careful review of the transcripts.

Step One: Contact an Education Department advisor. The advisor will help you determine if you need to have an official evaluation done at this time. Phone 360-546-9673 or e-mail millerj@vancouver. wsu.edu. If sufficient prior undergraduate or graduate coursework is noted in one of the certification areas (mathematics, biology, English/language arts, history, or social studies), the advisor will request a letter of request for formal evaluation from the prospective student. Formal evaluations may take 4-6 weeks to complete.

Step Two: Review your evaluation. The Education Department will send a summary of the evaluation and a letter indicating how to proceed with the application process. The evaluation will identify required courses in the content area that have not yet been completed, if any, and will provide information about courses at WSU Vancouver that fulfill these requirements. Students may take missing content area courses at WSU Vancouver or, with the help of an advisor, can arrange to take lower-division requirements and/or upper-division equivalents at other schools.

Step Three: Take and pass the state exams. Two state mandated tests are required for admission to the Secondary Education program. The WEST-B is a basic skills test in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics.

A passing score is required on the WESTB exam. Internet registration is available at www.west.nesinc.com, or you can pick up a registration bulletin from the Education Department. In addition to registration information, the website also has a downloadable study guide.

A passing score is also required on the PRAXIS II (WEST-E) test in their content area. Registration and other information is available at www.ets.org/praxis.html. Study material is available for some content tests in the Education Department.

Step Four: Complete missing courses or apply to the secondary certification program.

What should I do if my evaluation shows that I have more than six credits of content courses remaining?

Students who have more than six semester credits remaining of required content area courses should complete these courses before applying to the Secondary certification program. Please contact the academic advisor indicated in the evaluation summary. This advisor can help you develop a plan for completing the remaining courses and deciding when to apply to the Secondary certification program.

What should I do if my evaluation shows that I have six credits or fewer of content courses remaining?

Students who have six semester course credits or fewer remaining in the content area are eligible to apply to the secondary certification program. The cover letter from the education department will indicate this and will send along the portfolio application.

Step Five: Apply to the Education Department. Application portfolios can only be obtained by requesting an evaluation (See Step One). Completed application portfolios, including verification of completion of the content area requirement should be submitted to:

EdM/Secondary Certification Program, Washington State University, 14204 NE Salmon Creek Ave., Vancouver, WA 98686. Application deadline: October 1 for spring enrollment. Program begins each year in January.

Please be aware that it is the desire of the Secondary certification program at WSU, as well as the state of Washington, to prepare the best possible teachers. We reserve the right to seek the most highly qualified individuals for admission to the secondary certification program. Consequently, simply meeting the admission requirements listed above does not guarantee admission to the program. Please see the section on Master of Education (Ed.M.) for specific degree requirements.

Master of Science in Environmental Science

College: Science
Academic Director: Stephen M. Bollens, Ph.D.
Location: Engineering/Life Sciences Building, Room 230, 360-546-9620
Web site: www.vancouver.wsu.edu/programs/sci/default.htm
Faculty: David Banis, M.S.*; Dawn Banker, Ph.D.; John Bishop, Ph.D.; Stephen M. Bollens, Susan Harder, Ph.D.; John Harrison, Ph.D.; Robert M. MacKay, Ph.D.*; Ruth Phillips, Ph.D.; Christine Portfors, Ph.D.; Peter Ritson, Ph.D.; Gretchen Rollwagen-Bollens, Ph.D.; Cheryl Schultz, Ph.D.; Steve Sylvester, Ph.D.; Brian Tissot, Ph.D.
* Denotes adjunct status.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

With world-class faculty and small class sizes, the Master of Science in Environmental Science program provides students with an interdisciplinary, applications-oriented education in environmental science. The program is designed to enable graduates to analyze and understand natural ecosystems, predict environmental change, and participate in the management of environmental issues. Each student in the program conducts research through completion of a thesis and develops depth in a specific academic area through the completion of focused course work. Additional breadth is added through a set of core courses that include concepts in environmental policy, ecology, applied sciences, and quantitative methods.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

The degree program consists of not less than 32 hours of credit including six hours of thesis credit (ES/RP 700) and a minimum of 26 hours of course work. The course work must include a minimum of 21 hours of graded course work. No more than six hours of non-graduate credit 300- or 400- level courses may be included.

Required core courses

ES/RP 544 Environmental Assessment
ES/RP 590 Special Topics
ES/RP 593 Graduate Seminar
ES/RP 700 Thesis

Ecology area (one course required)

Biol 565 Topics: Biological Oceanography
Biol 567 Ecological Restoration
Biol 568 Conservation Ecology

Applied Biological, Physical, or Social Science area (one course required)

Biol 565 Topics: Aquatic Microbial Ecology
Biol 565 Topics: Biological Oceanography
Biol 567 Ecological Restoration
Biol 568 Conservation Ecology
ES/RP 466 Environmental Psychology
ES/RP 586 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
Geol 565 Biogeochemistry and Global Change
Pol S 430 Politics of Natural Resource & Environmental Policy
Pol S 534 Seminar in Comparative Politics

Quantitative skills (one course required)

Stat 412 Biometry
Stat 555 Statistical Ecology

Area of Specialization (11-13 semester hours) A. Conservation Biology Option

Biol 520 Conservation Genetics
Biol 538 Animal Behavior
Biol 565 Topics: Aquatic Microbial Ecology
Biol 565 Topics: Biological Oceanography
Biol 567 Ecological Restoration
Biol 568 Conservation Ecology
Biol 589 Topics: Conservation of Salmon
Stat 555 Statistical Ecology

B. Environmental Chemistry Option

ES/RP 502 Human Health & the Environment
ES/RP 527 Environmental Chemistry
ES/RP 545 Hazardous Waste Management

Other courses may be applied towards your degree requirements. Please see your advisor.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Further information about admission may be obtained from the WSU Vancouver Science Program Web site at or directly from the WSU Graduate School.

Prerequisites for admission into the program include: sociology or cultural anthropology (3 semester hours); basic course in environmental science (3); biological sciences (3); general chemistry or general physics (6); calculus or statistics (3); and general ecology (4). Note: Due to the prerequisites of the core graduate courses, a minimum requirement of one year of general biology (for science majors), one year of general chemistry (for science majors), and math through calculus is also required. Students admitted with deficiencies are encouraged to complete these prerequisites prior to applying to the program. However, in rare cases deficiencies can be removed after admission by taking suitable courses without receiving graduate credit.

Students must meet the minimum grade requirement for every course taken for their degree program (no grade lower than a B-) or will have to retake the course.

Students who do not have English as their primary language must complete the TOEFL.

HOW TO APPLY

All material must be received by January 15 in order to be considered for admission during fall of the same year. For application process, see http://www.vancouver.wsu.edu/programs/sci/mses.htm.

Address for submission of application material:

Dr. Brian Tissot
Graduate Coordinator
Washington State University Vancouver
14204 NE Salmon Creek Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98686-9600
360-546-9630

Master of Arts in History

College: Liberal Arts
Academic Director: Amy Wharton, Ph.D.
Location: Multimedia Classroom Building, Room 102, 360-546-9640
Website: www.vancouver.wsu.edu/programs/history/histMA.html
Faculty: Candice Goucher, Ph.D.; Laurie Mercier, Ph.D.; Sue Peabody, Ph.D.; Jacqueline Peterson, Ph.D.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Washington State University Vancouver offers the Master of Arts degree in History with access to discipline-based training, methods, and content knowledge in the field of history, while preparing students to address local and global concerns. This unique M.A. program is the only history graduate program in southwest Washington and the only program in the Portland-Vancouver metropolitan area with historical research university faculty (i.e., faculty that train Ph.D. students). Through cooperation with Portland State University (PSU), the degree offers Vancouver students the opportunity to also access a broad range of faculty research and expertise areas. The history graduate program provides students with the critical skills for making complex decisions in a diverse world through multicultural and comparative approaches to the study of the human condition.

INSTRUCTIONAL PHILOSOPHY

The primary goal of the Master of Arts in History is to offer students a structured and coherent course of historical study. The degree emphasizes historical training consisting of 30 credit hours beyond the bachelor's degree in at least two fields of history, at least one seminar, two field courses, a general historiography course, and a final oral examination. Students select a thesis or non-thesis option. Public history candidates serve an internship of at least one summer in duration. A rigorous program of historical study also reinforces transferable skills such as writing and critical analysis. Training in the theoretical and methodological aspects of the discipline gives students the intellectual skills necessary to identify and address real-world problems-an especially important consideration given the increasing use of historical methods, research training, and communication skills in the business environment and public sectors. Most important, an M.A. in History introduces students to specific instances of the diversity of the human experience and the processes of historical and cultural identity that prepare them for an ever more differentiated and culturally complex workplace.

The Master of Arts in History requires courses in at least two fields of history (currently including American, East Asian, Environmental, European, Latin American, Middle Eastern, World, Women's, and Public History). The degree seeks to serve students who may or may not seek additional graduate (Ph.D.) training in history, as well as students who seek careers in education and as public historians, and for whom the M.A. is their final training in history.

In addition to high standards of writing ability and academic achievement, admissions preference will go to students whose research goals can be adequately met by current WSU Vancouver history graduate faculty.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

A minimum of 30 credits is required, including coursework in two fields of history, one seminar, two field courses, one historiography course, and an internship (in the case of public history candidates).

The following coursework is available:

Hist 510 Field Course in American History
Hist 515 Jeffersonian-Jacksonian America
Hist 521 The American West
Hist 522 History of the Pacific Northwest
Hist 525 Seminar in American History
Hist 527 Public History: Theory and Methodology
Hist 528 Seminar in Public History
Hist 571 Topics in World History
Hist 575 Field Course in Women's History
Hist 580 Historiography
Hist 596 Topics in American Studies
Hist 597 Seminar in History
Hist 598 History Internship
Hist 600 Special Projects or Independent Study
Hist 700 Master's Research, Thesis, and/or Examination

Additional courses will be available in conjunction with Portland State University.

HOW TO APPLY

Student admission is a two-part process. The student must file an application for admission to the Graduate School of Washington State University AND a separate application to the Master of Arts in History (M.A. in History) Program. Students are held to policies of the Graduate School as listed in the Graduate School Policies and Procedures of the year of their admission. Students are also held to the policies of the M.A. in History the year of their admission. NOTE: When there is an overlap of policy between the Graduate School and the M.A. in History Program, the student is expected to meet the more rigorous of the two requirements.

Students must be admitted to both the Graduate School and the M.A. in History Program as a Class 6 regular or Class 6 provisional student. To be eligible for admission as a Class 6 regular or provisional student through the Graduate School at WSU, students must: have attained at least a B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) grade point average in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) hours of their graded undergraduate work taken at an accredited college or university or have completed at least 12 semester hours of graduate level course work beyond the bachelor's degree at an accredited college or university, maintaining a grade point average of B+ or better (3.5 on a 4.0 scale). This also includes graduate level courses that may have been taken as an undergraduate student at WSU Vancouver.

Unofficial transcripts from all colleges/ universities attended (must show the awarding of a Bachelor's degree)
A minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.3 in the undergraduate major
Official report of Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores (verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing)
A "Statement of Purpose," two or three pages in length, outlining career objectives within areas of proposed degree.
A writing sample, preferably in the field of history
Completion of the Language Background Form
Completion of the Preferred Fields of Study Form
Three letters of recommendation addressing student's potential for success in a graduate program. Letters should be from academic or professional sources; at least two letters should be from individuals qualified to comment on your academic work.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score, if applicable.

Send all these materials by deadline dates to:

Washington State University Vancouver
History Department/ MA in History Program
14204 NE Salmon Creek Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98686

Application deadlines are April 15 for fall semester and October 15 for spring semester.

School of Engineering and Computer Science (ENCS)

College: Engineering and Architecture Director: Hakan Gurocak, Ph.D.
Academic Coordinator: Eric Walla, M.Phil., walla@vancouver.wsu.edu, 360-546-9638
Location: Engineering/Life Sciences Building, Room 130
Web site: www.vancouver.wsu.edu/encs/
Faculty: Linda (Xiaolin) Chen, Ph.D.; Wayne Cochran, Ph.D.; George Fletcher, Ph.D.; Hakan Gurocak, Ph.D.; Amir Jokar, Ph.D.; Dave (Dae-Wook) Kim, Ph.D.; Dick Lang, Ph.D., P.E.; S. Mocas, Ph.D.; Orest Pilskalns, Ph.D.; WenZhan Song, Ph.D.; Stephen Solovitz, Ph.D.; Scott Wallace, Ph.D.; Wei Xue, Ph.D.

The School of Engineering and Computer Science (ENCS) is an academic unit of the WSU College of Engineering and Architecture that houses the engineering and computer science programs located at WSU Vancouver. The School offers the following graduate programs:

Master of Science in Computer Science
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

The programs are located in the Engineering and Life Sciences Building, with sophisticated laboratory facilities. Each graduate student is required to conduct research through completion of a thesis and develop depth in a specific academic area through the completion of graduate-level course work.

Master of Science in Computer Science

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Master's program in computer science at WSU Vancouver emphasizes both computer software development and the theoretical foundations of computer science. It is designed to prepare students for professional positions in business, industry, and government and to provide preparation for further graduate work at the doctoral level. The program requires the student to take a spectrum of courses, while simultaneously performing research in a specialized area of computer science. A thesis is required demonstrating the student's scholarly achievement beyond the baccalaureate level. Teaching and research assistantships are available for qualified students.

COMPUTER SCIENCE RESEARCH

Faculty are engaged in various research projects including computer graphics (modeling and rendering intricate shapes using fractals), real-time shading, software design analysis, and intelligent software.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

The MSCS program in the School of ENCS is a thesis program and requires 30 credit hours, including 21 hours of graded course work and 9 credits of thesis research (CS 700).

The student is expected to complete a significant research project and submit a thesis adhering to the formatting requirements of the student's advisory committee and to the requirements of the Graduate School. The thesis work should be submitted for publication prior to scheduling the thesis defense. It is the student's responsibility to meet the deadlines specified by the Graduate School and to have the thesis printed, photocopied, and distributed. One bound copy of the thesis must be provided to the School of Engineering and Computer Science as part of its library.

The 21 semester hour credits of graded course work are subject to the restrictions listed below:

A maximum of three credits of 400- level course work
A maximum of one 3-credit Directed Study (CS 595) course
A maximum of six graduate-level transfer credits are allowed

One 400-level course is permitted in the student's MSCS program. The course is to be chosen in consultation with the advisor. However, CS 402 cannot be used for the program nor can conjoint courses (those listed 400/500). That is, students must take the 500 level-course if they wish to use it in their graduate program of study. Undergraduate courses listed as admission requirements cannot be counted towards the MSCS degree. A maximum of six graduate-level transfer credits are allowed. All graduate students in the MSCS program are required to take CS 500 (Computer Science Seminar) in the fall of their first year after admission to the program.

In order to ensure that each student obtains a reasonable graduate level understanding of a number of fundamental areas of computer science, each MSCS student must complete at least four CS graduate courses selected from three different categories, as follows:

one course from the Theory and Algorithms category
three courses from at least two other categories

GRADUATE COURSE CATEGORIES: Architecture and Operating Systems

CS 566 Embedded Systems Graphics and Animation
CS 542 Computer Graphics
CS 548 Advanced Computer Graphics

Intelligent Systems

CS 534 Neural Network Design and Application
CS 541 Artificial Intelligence
CS 570 Machine Learning

Networks and Security

CS 527 Computer Security

Parallel, Distributed, and Real-time Computing

CS 550 Parallel Computation
CS 564 Distributed Systems

Software Engineering

CS 521 Software Engineering Analysis
CS 523 Software Engineering Measurement

Theory and Algorithms

CS 516 Algorithmics

Specific offerings of CS 580 (Advanced Topics in Computer Science) will be classified into one of the above categories, based on the course content. Offerings of CS 500 (Computer Science Seminar) are not classified into any of the above categories.

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The coursework and research for the Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering are in the general areas of dynamics, robotics, solid mechanics, manufacturing and design, fluid dynamics, heat and mass transfer, and micro and nanotechnology. Sophisticated facilities are available for instruction and research. The laboratories are equipped with state-of-theart equipment worth more than $3 million. Teaching and research assistantships are available for qualified students.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

The MSME program in the School of ENCS is a thesis-option program and requires a minimum of 30 credit hours. This includes 21 hours of graded coursework beyond the bachelor's plus a minimum of 4 thesis credits. Students present their research results to the faculty at the end of their last semester. The master's degree is awarded after approvals of the research by the student's advisory committee.

The thesis-option program must contain:

Minimum of 21 credit hours of graded coursework of which:
- At least 12 credit hours must be at the Mech 500-level,
- 3 credit hours of Math 540,
- 6 credit hours of additional courses approved by the student's advisor
Minimum of 4 credit hours of Mech 700 (thesis credits)
In addition, 1 credit hour of Mech 598 Seminar (pass/fail)

The Graduate School requires a minimum of 30 total credit hours for an MS degree. The School of ENCS graded course requirements add up to 21 credits. The remaining 9 credits can be Mech 700 thesis credits. Up to 50% of the program of study can be conjoint Mech 500-level courses.

The timing, format, and restrictions for the thesis option are set by the Graduate School and are listed in the Graduate School Policies and Procedures. The thesis must be typed according to the format guidelines for an ASME technical paper, or other format approved by the advisory committee and the Graduate School.

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH

Faculty are engaged in various research projects including fatigue improvement process development for resistance spot welds, traditional and non-traditional manufacturing of advanced engineering materials, micro-electrical-dischargemachining of engineering materials, characterization of carbon nanotubes and molecular device fabrication using scanning probe microscope (SPM), simulation of micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS), computer-aided tissue engineering, force feedback (haptic) device for virtual reality, and micro manipulation.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Prerequisites M.S. in Computer Science:

A Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited program in computer science provides a good background for the graduate program. Students from other academic disciplines are encouraged to apply, however such students will be required to take or have taken the equivalent of the following courses: CS 317, 360, and 450. An undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 is a minimum for admission to the M.S. program.

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering:

A Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited program in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or materials science and engineering provides a good background for the graduate program. Students with bachelor degrees in other engineering disciplines, mathematics, and the physical sciences are routinely admitted, but may be required to make up requisite undergraduate deficiencies. An undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 is a minimum for admission to the M.S. programs.

HOW TO APPLY

Admission to Washington State University's Graduate School is a joint decision between the Graduate School and the School of Engineering and Computer Science (ENCS) in Vancouver. Both the Graduate School and the School of ENCS require certain items to complete an application. Therefore, application to the graduate program is a two-step process.

Step 1: Apply to the WSU Graduate School

The Graduate School Web site, www.gradsch.wsu.edu/howtoapply.htm, provides information about the requirements and deadlines. In addition, at the same site you can:

Apply by filling out the online application
Apply by downloading an application form and materials
Apply by requesting an application and printed materials via the U.S. mail

The Graduate School requires the following items to complete an application:

Admission Application
$35 non-refundable application processing fee (payable by credit card if applying online)
E-mail release form (if applying by mail)
Race/Ethnicity and Disability Survey (if applying by mail)
Official transcripts from all non-WSU colleges or universities you have previously attended. These must be sent directly from the Registrar of the college or university to the Graduate School office at the address below.
TOEFL scores. These must be sent directly from ETS to WSU (international applicants)
Certificate of Financial Responsibility (international applicants)

Application materials required by the Graduate School office should be sent to:

Graduate School
Washington State University
PO Box 641030
Pullman, WA 99164-1030
E-mail: gradsch@wsu.edu
Phone: 509-335-6424
Fax: 509-335-1949
Web: www.wsu.edu/~gradsch/

Step 2: Apply to the School of Engineering and Computer Science (ENCS)

(Forms are available at www.vancouver.wsu.edu/encs/graduatestudents.html.)

The School of ENCS in Vancouver requires the following items in order to complete your application:

A copy of your application (you do not need to send this if you applied online)
Transcripts from all schools previously attended (these must be sent directly from the school to our department)
Three evaluation forms to accompany letters of recommendation
One copy of student interest form for computer science OR for mechanical engineering describing your interest in a particular area of research
Your resume
A statement of purpose (this should be no longer than ONE page, and should state briefly your reason for applying to graduate school, your research interests, and what research you want to work on while here)
TOEFL scores and dates (international applicants)
GRE scores are not required, but are recommended (international applicants)

Application material required by the School of ENCS should be sent to:

Eric Walla, Academic Coordinator,
School of Engineering and Computer Science
Washington State University
14204 NE Salmon Creek Ave.
Vancouver, WA 98686
Phone: 360-546-9638
Fax: 360-546-9438
E-mail: walla@vancouver.wsu.edu

GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS

The School of ENCS has assistantship positions available. Admission to a program does not guarantee an assistantship appointment. Due to limited funding, competition for such support is high. The majority of the assistantships are available for the fall semester.

There are two types of assistantships: (1) Research Assistant (RA) and (2) Teaching Assistant (TA). The Research Assistantships are awarded by individual faculty who have grant funding. Assistantships may provide for a tuition waiver and/or a monthly stipend (paid semi-monthly and subject to state and federal withholding).

APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANTSHIP

Please submit the application for assistantship along with your other application materials to Eric Walla, Academic Coordinator for the School of ENCS. You are encouraged to contact Dr. Hakan Gurocak to discuss the details of the programs in Vancouver and your research interests. Please note that your application file must be complete for consideration of an assistantship appointment.

Application Deadlines Domestic students:

There is no deadline for applying. However, applicants should make every effort to ensure the arrival of all required material at the Graduate School office and the School of ENCS not less than one month prior to the opening of the semester for which the applicant wishes to register.

If the applicant wants to be considered for an assistantship and/or a scholarship, they should submit their material:

Fall semester: by December or early January
Spring semester: by July or early August

International students:

Because it takes time to process the application for admission and obtain a visa once admission has been granted, the Graduate School has established firm application deadlines for international applicants:

Applying from: Outside the U.S.

For Fall Semester (mid-August), March 1
For Spring Semester (mid-January), July 1

Within the U.S. and Canada

For Fall Semester (mid-August), April 1
For Spring Semester (mid-January), August 1

Frequently asked questions:

The $35 application processing fee can not be waived or deferred for any reason. The Graduate School will not process an application without this fee.
The minimum acceptable TOEFL score for the School of ENCS is 550 with a score of 50 in each of the subtests. Since it normally takes 4 to 6 weeks (or more) for TOEFL computer scores to be received by the Graduate School from ETS, it is highly recommended that you send a paper copy to both the Graduate School and the School of ENCS to be used as an unofficial copy until the official copy arrives.
Questions regarding the Certificate of Financial Responsibility and/or the I- 20 should be directed to the Graduate School (gradsch@wsu.edu, 509-335- 6424). Be sure to include your full name and WSU identification number (if available) on any correspondence.

Master of Nursing

College: Intercollegiate College of Nursing, WSU College of Nursing
Academic Director: Ginny Wacker Guido, J.D., M.S.N., R.N., F.A.A.N.
Location: Classroom Building, Room 208G, 360-546-9752
Web site: www.vancouver.wsu.edu/programs/nurs/mn.html
Faculty: Diane Bauer, M.S., R.N, C.N.S.; Marie Scott Brown, Ph.D., R.N., C.N.M., P.N.P.; Sheela Choppala, Ph.D., R.N.; Lida Dekker, M.N., R.N.; Dawn Doutrich, Ph.D., R.N., C.N.S.; Linda Eddy, Ph.D., R.N., C.P.N.P., F.N.P.; Ginny Wacker Guido, J.D., M.S.N., R.N., F.A.A.N.; Linda Gwinn, M.N., R.N., C.C.R.N., C.N.S.; Renee Hoeksel, Ph.D., R.N., C.C.R.N.; Kim Lewis, M.N., A.R.N.P.; Louise Kaplan, Ph.D., A.R.N.P.; Christine Ludwig, Ed.M.; Barb Oyler, M.N., A.R.N.P.; Melody Rasmor, M.S., R.N., A.N.P.; Martin Ruiz-Beltran, D.P.H.; Janet Spuck, M.N., R.N.; Sherrie Thomas, M.N., A.R.N.P.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The M.N. degree prepares advanced practice nurses with leadership skills to plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate health care interventions-including policy development-for individuals, families, groups, and communities. The program provides beginning competence in advanced practice, research, and leadership. The WSU Vancouver M.N. program fosters intellectual stimulation, creativity, and systematic inquiry along with scholarly dialogue in an active learning environment.

The M.N. program is accredited through the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. It offers three majors: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (P./M.H.N.P.), and Community Based/Population Focused Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS). Within the community based/population focused nursing major, students can choose from four areas of concentration: nursing education, nursing administration, care management of at-risk populations, and an individualized study option.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Prerequisites. B.S.N. degree, basic statistics course, health assessment course, Washington R.N. license. A minimum 3.0 GPA.

Core requirements

Nurs 503 Scientific Inquiry in Nursing
Nurs 504 Methods of Nursing Research
Nurs 507 Health Care Policy Analysis
Nurs 700 Master's Research, Thesis, and/or Exam
or
Nurs 702 Master's Special Problems, Directed Study, and/or Exam

Area of concentration requirements

Family Nurse Practitioner (F.N.P.)

Nurs 537 Role Analysis: Advanced Practice
Nurs 562 Advanced Health Assessment and Differential Diagnosis
Nurs 563 Advanced Pharmacological Concepts and Practice
Nurs 567 Primary Care: Adults and Elders
Nurs 568 Primary Care: Infants, Children, and Adolescents
Nurs 569 Primary Care: Family
Nurs 570 Clinical Seminar
Nurs 575 Diagnostic Testing and Interpretation
Nurs 581 Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology
Nurs 595 Internship

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (P./M.H.N.P.)

Nurs 562, 581 (course titles above)
Nurs 541 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing: Individuals
Nurs 542 Psychiatric/Mental Advanced Practice Role Developement
Nurs 543 Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Concepts: Group Psychotherapy
Nurs 546 Practicum in Psychiatric/ Mental Health Nursing
Nurs 548 Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Internship
Nurs 549 Addiction Perspectives
Nurs 561 Advanced Assessment and Diagnosis for P./M.H.N.P.
PharP 525 Practical Psychiatric Drug Therapy for Clinicians

Community-Based/Population-Focused

Nurs 550 International, Interdisciplinary, and Transcultural Health Care
Nurs 552 Family Nursing in the Community
Nurs 554 Epidemiological Approaches to Community Health
Nurs 556 Advanced Community Health Nursing Practice
Nurs 564 Health Promotion in Nursing Practice
Nurs 565 Information Management for Nursing Practice
Nurs 566 Community Analysis and Program Planning

- Administration track

Nurs 513 Innovative Management and Leadership
Nurs 517 Financial and Human Resources Management
Nurs 597 Topics: Health Care Management
Nurs 597 Topics: Quality Management and Program Evaluation

- Care Management track

Nurs 557 Care Management with At- Risk Children
Nurs 558 Care Management with At- Risk Older Child
Nurs 559 Advanced Nursing Practice with At-Risk Child
or
Nurs 560 Promoting Health of Community-Based Adults
Nurs 583 Advanced Gerontological Nursing

- Education track

Nurs 521 Teaching, Learning, and Evaluation in Nursing
Nurs 523 Nursing Education: Role Analysis/Curriculum Development plus
Nurs 558, Nurs 559
or
Nurs 560, Nurs 583

- Individual option: Additional 11-12 hours of your choice. For example; for the Nurse Educator Certification individualized study option: Nurs 519, Teaching in the Information Age, Nurs 520, Nursing Education in a Multicultural Society, Nurs 521, Nurs 523.

Total credits required: 40-50 depending on track

Electives: None required.

Student Research Expectations. Each student is required to do a thesis or to produce a publishable manuscript on a nursing topic of interest. Your research advisor and research committee will guide this experience.

Options. Post master's (M.N.) study is available in all three majors and in all four community nursing concentrations.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Licensure to practice nursing in Washington State
Written goal statement
3.0 B.S.N. GPA

HOW TO APPLY

Step One: Complete the form. Complete the Graduate School application for admission form, available online at www. gradsch.wsu.edu. Students can also obtain a copy of the form and the entire application packet by calling the WSU Vancouver Office of Admissions at 360-546-9779 or by sending an e-mail to admissions@ vancouver.wsu.edu.

Step Two: Send payment and application. Attach a $35 check or money order-payable to WSU-to the completed application and send them to the Office of Admissions, Washington State University Vancouver, 14204 NE Salmon Creek Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98686. Online applicants must pay with Visa or MasterCard.

Step Three: Send official transcripts. Send one copy of official transcripts from each college previously attended to Dean of the Graduate School, Washington State University, PO Box 641030, Pullman, WA 99164-1030. Official transcripts must be mailed directly from the college(s) previously attended to the dean of the Graduate School at WSU. Sealed official copies sent by the applicant are not acceptable.

Step Four: Send additional information and letters of recommendation. Obtain the College of Nursing Application (included in the application packet available at the Office of Admissions). Complete and send to Nursing Department, Washington State University Vancouver, 14204 NE Salmon Creek Ave., Vancouver, WA 98686. This application is also available online.

In order for the application to be processed in time, all materials must be received by the Graduate School and the ICN no later than February 1 for fall semester and October 1 for spring semester.

The following documentation and one official copy of transcripts from each college attended must be sent to:

Intercollegiate College of Nursing
Att: Margaret Ruby, Graduate Program
W. 2917 Ft. George White Drive
Spokane, WA 99224

Three favorable letters of recommendation in relation to professional nursing competence by supervisors, physicians, and/or colleagues who are familiar with your quality of work.
Provide evidence of completion of history taking/physical assessment course within the past five years if not in college transcript.
Provide evidence of completion of a three semester hour basic statistics course if not in transcript.

In some tracks a telephone/in person interview is required. After admission a disclosure and background check as well as immunization records are required.

Master of Public Affairs

College: Liberal Arts, Department of Political Science
Academic Director: Amy Wharton, Ph.D.
Program Director: Carolyn Long, Ph.D. Location: Multimedia Classroom Building, Room 102S, 360-546-9737
Web site: www.vancouver.wsu.edu/programs/pa/mpa/home.htm
Faculty: Dana Lee Baker, Ph.D.; Laurie Drapela, Ph.D.; Jerry Goodstein, Ph.D.; Barry Hewlett, Ph.D.; Renee Hoeksel, Ph.D.; Carolyn Long, Ph.D.; Clayton Mosher, Ph.D.; Mark Stephan, Ph.D.; Paul Thiers, Ph.D.; Tom Tripp, Ph.D.; Amy S. Wharton, Ph.D.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

WSU Vancouver offers a Master's Degree in Public Affairs (M.P.A.). The M.P.A. program, which is housed in the Department of Political Science, draws on a wide variety of academic disciplines, including political science, sociology, business administration, economics, health policy administration, environmental and research science/regional planning, and criminal justice.

This degree program is designed for the education of individuals interested in administrative and leadership positions in the public sector. The M.P.A. prepares students for diverse positions in government such as public policy, personnel administration, and strategic planning, as well as a range of jobs outside of government service, such as in nonprofit organizations. M.P.A. students may already be employed in these areas and are seeking this degree to advance professionally in the field. These students can expect to hone their skills and receive further training. Alternatively, the Master of Public Affairs degree is also appropriate for students who would like to shift their career tracks and obtain positions in the public and nonprofit sector.

The M.P.A. seeks to develop the skills of present and future public administrators and policy analysts in the region to provide them with tools to meet the challenges of government. In an age when government philosophies are continually being redefined, the M.P.A. program is designed to promote professionalism, leadership, inventiveness, and a commitment to public service for government employees in the areas of public administration, applied policy studies, and health policy administration.

The Master of Public Affairs degree at WSU is designed to accommodate the needs of working students. The degree can be completed entirely in the evenings and most students continue to work full time during the day when completing their degree. Seminars are small, ranging from 10 to 20 students, and typically meet one evening a week. Class structure includes lectures, small group discussions, and individual and group presentations.

The program takes two or more years to complete; the exact length of time required to complete the degree depends on how many classes are taken each semester.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Students should complete an introductory statistics course before entering the M.P.A. program or enroll in an introductory statistics course (preferably Sociology 321) at the beginning of the program to fulfill the statistics requirement.

The Master of Public Affairs program consists of 34 total semester hours of credit, including 19 semester hours of core courses and 15 semester hours in a specific concentration. Students may use up to six semester hours of 400-level classes that provide graduate credit as part of their M.P.A. course work. To accommodate unique interests, students can individually tailor their program in consultation with an advisor. Approximately half way through the program, you will set up a graduate committee of three faculty members who will work closely with you on your master's essay in preparation for an oral defense.

Graduate students who do not have public service work experience prior to admission are required to complete an internship (Pol S 597) for an additional three credit hours. The internship may be taken any semester during your academic program.

Core Requirements (19 credits)

All M.P.A. candidates must complete the following courses:

Mgt 587 Business Ethics
Pol S 502 Seminar in Normative Theory
Pol S 503 Research Methods
Pol S 540 Proseminar in Public Administration
Pol S 541 Seminar in Research Evaluation
Pol S 702 Master's Essay

Elective Courses or Areas of Specialization Applied Policy Studies Concentration

Should total 15 credits in addition to core course work.

Required for Concentration

One of the following:

Pol S 514 Seminar in Public Policy
Pol S 532 Seminar in International Political Economy

Electives

Four of the following:

Mgt 585 Graduate Seminar in Negotiations
Pol S 402 Civil Liberties
Pol S 404 The Judicial Process
Pol S 416 Policy Analysis
Pol S 417 Voting and Elections
Pol S 420 Political Parties and Interest Groups
Pol S 432 Comparative Public Policy
Pol S 450 Congressional Politics
Pol S 495 Topics in Political Science
Pol S 512 Seminar in American Institutions (variable topics-may be repeated for maximum of 6 credits)
Pol S 513 Seminar in American Political Behavior (may be repeated for maximum of 6 credits)
Pol S 515 Governmental Policy and Program Analysis
Pol S 534 Seminar in Comparative Politics
Pol S 536 Special Topics in Comparative Politics (variable topics-may be repeated for maximum of 6 credits)
Pol S 542 Proseminar in Administration, Justice, and Applied Policy Studies (may be repeated for maximum of 6 credits-summer workshops limited to 3 credits unless students have written approval.)
Pol S 552 Administrative Law and Regulation

NOTE: Any relevant graduate course may be used as an elective with approval of your committee.

Environmental Policy Concentration

Should total 15 credits in addition to core course work.

Required for Concentration

ESRP 544 Environment Assessment
Pol S 430 Politics of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy

One of the following:

Pol S 512 Seminar in American Institutions
Pol S 536 Special Topics in Comparative Politics

Electives

Two of the following:

Eng 472 Ecological Issues and American Nature Writing
ESRP 481 Economics of Environmental Issues
ESRP 504 Ecosystem Management
ESRP 544 Environmental Assessment
ESRP 586 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
NATRS 538 Natural Resource Policy and Administration
Pol S 443 Administrative Jurisprudence Pol S 512 Seminar in American Institutions (if not already taken as required course above)
Pol S 514 Seminar in Public Policy
Pol S 536 Special Topics in Comparative Policies (if not already taken as required course above)
Soc 532 Environmental Sociology

Graduate Courses at Portland State University

-No more than three semester credits, as approved by advisor (keep in mind that a 3 quarter credit class transfers in as 1.7 semester credits).

NOTE: Any relevant graduate course may be used as an elective with approval of your committee.

Health Policy and Administration Concentration

Should total 15 credits in addition to core course work.

Required for Concentration

One of the following:

HPA 501 Health Care Policy and Politics
Pol S 514 Seminar in Public Policy

One of the following:

HPA 511 Health Care Finance
Pol S 446 Public Budgeting

Electives

Three of the following:

Anth 405 Medical Anthropology
HD 580 Families, Community, and Public Policy
HPA 500 Introduction to the Health Care System
HPA 502 Law and Ethics of Health Management
HPA 515 Health Care Management
HPA 572 Health Care Ethics
Mgt 450 Personnel and Human Resources Management
Mgt 585 Graduate Seminar in Negotiations
Mgt 593 Managerial Leadership and Productivity
Nurs 507 Health Care Policy Analysis
Nurs 477/577 Health Care Ethics
Pol S 443 Administrative Jurisprudence
Pol S 445 Public Personnel Administration
Pol S 512 Seminar in American Institutions (variable topics-may be repeated for maximum of 6 credits)
Pol S 542 Proseminar in Administration, Justice, and Applied Policy Studies (may be repeated for maximum of 6 credits-summer workshops limited to 3 credits unless students have written approval.)
Soc 546 Medical Sociology

NOTE: Any relevant graduate course may be used as an elective with approval of your committee.

Justice Studies Concentration

Should total 15 credits in addition to core course work.

Required for Concentration

One of the following:

Pol S 514 Seminar in Public Policy
Soc 567 Seminar in Crime and Delinquency

One of the following:

Crm J 400 Issues in the Administration of Criminal Justice
Crm J 530 Criminal Justice: Process and Institutions

Electives

Three of the following:

Crm J 403 Violence Toward Women
Crm J 550 Planned Change in Criminal Justice
Crm J 591 Seminar in the Administration of Criminal Justice
Pol S 402 Civil Liberties
Pol S 404 The Judicial Process
Pol S 516 Seminar on Law, Courts, and Judicial Politics
Pol S 547 Seminar in Public Administration
Soc 461 Corrections
Soc 480 Sociology of Race Relations
Soc 542 Theories of Social Stratification
Soc 560 Problems of Deviance Theory
Soc 568 Adolescent Deviance
Soc 580 Sociology of Race Relations

NOTE: Any relevant graduate course may be used as an elective with approval of your committee.

Public Administration Concentration

Should total 15 credits in addition to core course work.

Required for Concentration

Two of the following:

Pol S 443 Administrative Jurisprudence
Pol S 445 Public Personnel Administration
Pol S 446 Public Budgeting
Pol S 547 Seminar in Public Administration

Elective courses

Three of the following:

Acct 533 Administrative Control
Mgt 450 Personnel and Human Resources Management
Mgt 501 Management of Organizations
Mgt 585 Graduate Seminar in Negotiations
Mgt 590 Strategy Formulation and Organizational Design
Mgt 593 Managerial Leadership and Productivity
Pol S 417 Voting and Elections
Pol S 420 Political Parties and Interest Groups
Pol S 447 Comparative Public Administration
Pol S 450 The Legislative Process
Pol S 495 Topics in Political Science
Pol S 512 Seminar in American Institutions (variable topics-may be repeated for maximum of 6 credits)
Pol S 514 Seminar in Public Policy
Pol S 532 Seminar in International Political Economy
Pol S 542 Proseminar in Administration, Justice, and Applied Policy Studies (variable topics-summer workshops limited to 3 credits unless students have written approval.)
Pol S 543 Topics in Public Administration and Policy (variable topics-may be repeated for maximum of 6 credits)
Pol S 544 The Politics of Policy Process
Pol S 552 Administrative Law and Regulation
Pol S XXX Organizational Theory and Behavior (currently in development)

NOTE: Any relevant graduate course may be used as an elective with approval of your committee.

HOW TO APPLY

Step One: Complete the form. Complete the Graduate School application for admission form, available online at www. gradsch.wsu.edu. You can also obtain a copy of the form by calling the WSU Vancouver Office of Admissions at 360- 546-9779 or by sending an e-mail to admissions@vancouver.wsu.edu.

Step Two: Send your payment and application. Attach a $35 check or money order-payable to WSU-to your application and send them to the Office of Admissions, Washington State University Vancouver, 14204 NE Salmon Creek Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98686. Online applicants must pay with Visa or MasterCard.

Step Three: Send official transcripts. Send one copy of official transcripts from each college previously attended to Dean of the Graduate School, Washington State University, 324 French Administration Bldg., PO Box 641030, Pullman, WA 99164- 1030. Official transcripts must be mailed directly from the college(s) previously attended to the dean of the Graduate School at WSU. Sealed official copies sent by the applicant are not acceptable. Step Four: Send additional information and references. Obtain and send the following to:

M.P.A. Program Administrator,
Washington State University Vancouver,
14204 NE Salmon Creek Avenue,
Vancouver, WA 98686-9600

One copy of official or unofficial transcripts from each college previously attended.
One two to three page letter of application for admission, expressing educational goals and professional aspirations.
One copy of a current resume.
Three references, using the M.P.A. application supplement/academic and professional references form. (This form must be sent directly to the M.P.A. program by individuals completing the forms.)
A copy of your Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores (no more than five years old). Official copies must be mailed directly from the Educational Testing Service to WSU, institution code 4705.

DEADLINES FOR ADMISSION APPLICATION

For the application to be processed in time, all materials must be received by the Graduate School and WSU Vancouver no later than March 15 for fall semester and October 1 for spring semester.

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