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Graduate Bulletin G r a d u a t e B u l l e t i n U N I V E R S I T Y O F T H E V I R G I N I S L A N D S The information contained in this bulletin is effective as of Fall 2003. The University reserves the right to change academic requirements, course offerings, calendar, fees, rules and regulations after the publication of this bulletin. Such changes will be published in the bulletin on its website at www.uvi.edu and in other appropriate media. © Copyright UVI 2003. The University of the Virgin Islands is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, Title IX, Section 504, PL 101-542 educator and employer. The University of the Virgin Islands is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. i Statement of Mission The University of the Virgin Islands is a liberal arts, land-grant institution established by public statute to meet the higher education needs of the people of the U.S. Virgin Islands and the wider Caribbean. The University offers undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs which provide the requisite competencies for productive, fulfilling lives and responsible citizenship. The University also strives to be a major provider of the intel- lectual capital for the development of the region, through the integration of its teaching, research and public service activi- ties. The University is committed to advancing knowledge through research and public service, particularly in areas that contribute to understanding and resolving issues and problems unique to the Virgin Islands and the Caribbean. St. Croix Campus RR2 Box 10,000 Kingshill Frederiksted, St. Croix U.S. Virgin Islands 00850 St. Thomas Campus No. 2 John Brewer’s Bay St. Thomas U.S. Virgin Islands Internet location: http://www.uvi.edu ii Table of Contents Board of Trustees..........................................................vii Administration .............................................................viii Academic Calendar........................................................ix Graduate Programs Offered..........................................xii Graduate Education ........................................................1 General Admissions Requirements.................................2 Admission Procedures .................................................... 4 Student Classification..................................................... 4 Matriculated Status................................................ 5 Non-Matriculated Status........................................ 5 Full-Time and Part-Time Status ............................ 5 Resident and Non-Resident Status......................... 5 Undergraduate Students......................................... 7 Auditors ................................................................. 8 Senior Citizens....................................................... 8 Registration..................................................................... 9 Senior Citizen Registration.................................... 9 Change of Registration ........................................ 10 Graduate Tuition and Fees............................................ 10 Refunds................................................................ 11 Graduation Fee..................................................... 11 Housing................................................................ 11 Assessment of Learning................................................ 11 iii Grades, Standard and Points......................................... 12 Incomplete ........................................................... 13 Change of Grade.................................................. 13 Quality Points ...................................................... 13 Advisement................................................................... 14 Probation and Dismissal ............................................... 14 Academic Probation............................................. 14 Dismissal.............................................................. 15 Academic Integrity .............................................. 16 Definitions ........................................................... 16 Academic Withdrawal .................................................. 18 Withdrawal from Courses.................................... 18 Withdrawal from University................................ 19 Transcripts .................................................................... 19 Privacy Act ................................................................... 20 Thesis............................................................................ 20 Master of Business Administration .............................. 21 MBA Prerequisites............................................... 22 MBA Course Summary ....................................... 23 MBA Comprehensive Exams .............................. 23 MBA Electives..................................................... 23 Master of Arts in Education.......................................... 24 No Thesis Option................................................. 25 Education Administration Concentration ............ 25 Counseling and Guidance Concentration ............ 25 Teaching Concentration....................................... 26 Computers and Technology Concentration ......... 26 iv Reading Concentration ........................................ 27 Special Education Concentration......................... 27 Education Specialist in School Psychology.................. 27 Education Specialist Prerequisite ........................ 30 Master of Public Administration .................................. 31 MPA Prerequisites............................................... 32 MPA Comprehensive Exams............................... 32 MPA Thesis ......................................................... 32 MPA Course Summary........................................ 32 Course Descriptions...................................................... 35 Business Administration...................................... 35 Education ............................................................. 40 School Psychology............................................... 51 Public Administration.......................................... 56 v Charles W. Turnbull Governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands Honorary Chair of the Board of Trustees Auguste E. Rimpel, Jr., Chair Concord, Massachusetts Noreen Michael Henry Smock Commissioner of Education St. Thomas, U.S.V.I St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. Ellen Murraine Alexander Moorehead St. Thomas, U.S.V.I St. Croix, U.S.V.I. Roy D. Jackson Eleanor Thraen St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. LaVerne E. Ragster Chair, Board of Education President of the University U.S.V.I. St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. Bernard Paiewonsky Eustace Esdaille Bethesda, Maryland Faculty Representative St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. Andrea Keddo Student Representative BOARD OF TRUSTEES vii 2003 LaVerne E. Ragster, Ph.D. President Gwen-Marie Moolenaar, Ph.D. Provost Jennifer Jackson, MLS Chancellor St. Croix Campus John Leipzig, Ph.D. Chancellor St. Thomas Campus Vincent Samuel, MBA Acting Vice President Finance and Administration Henry Smith, Ph.D., J.D. Vice Provost Research and Public Service ADMINISTRATION viii ACADEMIC CALENDAR Refer to the Academic Calendar on the web at www.uvi.edu for specific dates. FALL SEMESTER Last day for payment of tuition and fees for the Fall semester New student advisement/registration Late registration Classes begin Add/Drop period Labor Day (University closed) Last day to change from audit to credit or vice versa Final day to drop a course or withdraw without permission Liberty Day (University closed) Advisement and registration of continuing students for Spring semester Veteran’s Day (University closed) Thanksgiving and Fortsberg Discovery Day (University closed) Last day of classes Final Exams (no other student activities to be scheduled during this period) Fall semester ends Last day to pay tuition and fees for the Spring semester ix ACADEMIC CALENDAR Refer to the Academic Calendar on the web at www.uvi.edu for specific dates. SPRING SEMESTER New student advisement/registration Late registration Classes begin Add/Drop period Martin Luther King Day (University closed) Last day to apply for graduation Last day to change from audit to credit or vice versa Charter Day Spring Recess (no classes) Final day to drop a course or withdraw Advisement and registration of continuing students for Fall semester Admissions application deadline for Fall Recess (University closed) Carnival Recess (no classes) Last day of classes Final Exams (no other student activities to be scheduled during this period) Spring semester ends Commencement St. Thomas Campus St. Croix Campus x ACADEMIC CALENDAR Refer to the Academic Calendar on the web at www.uvi.edu for specific dates. SUMMER SESSION Registration Classes Begin Add/Drop period Final day to drop/withdraw V.I. Emancipation Day (University closed) Independence Day (University closed) Last day of classes Summer session ends xi St. Croix Campus Business Division Master of Business Administration 692-4151 Education Division Master of Arts in Education Education Specialist in School Psychology 692-4118 Public Administration Division Master of Public Administration 692-4117 St. Thomas Campus Business Division Master of Business Administration 693-1301 Education Division Master of Arts in Education Education Specialist in School Psychology 693-1321 Public Administration Master of Public Administration 693-1260 GRADUATE PROGRAMS OFFERED xii GRADUATE EDUCATION The graduate programs at the University of the Virgin Is- lands were developed to meet specific needs in the Terri- tory and beyond. While each of the programs has its own mission, the overall aim of all the areas of graduate study is to provide a high quality education for students to meet their professional and technical training needs. In some of the programs, research training includes activities directed toward the acquisition of new knowledge. The University of the Virgin Islands offers the following graduate degrees: 1. Education A. Master of Arts in Education: MA Areas of specialization: Administration and Supervision; Counseling and Guidance; Teaching B. Specialist in School Psychology: EDS 2. Business Administration Master of Business Administration: MBA 3. Social Science Master of Public Administration Programs of study leading to the acquisition of these graduate degrees are described in this Bulletin. The Graduate Council oversees the graduate programs. A graduate degree attests to the completion of a coherent program of specialized study beyond the baccalaureate degree. The graduate programs provide for the acquisition of in-depth knowledge in a specific area of study through a combination of lectures, directed or independent re- search and projects, assessments and thesis work. Mini Graduate Bulletin mal entry requirement to a graduate degree is a relevant Bachelor's degree or an approved equivalent. The graduate programs at UVI also serve as stepping stones to doctoral degrees. It is important to note that while this Bulletin serves to provide students with information about the graduate pro- gram requirements at UVI, each student is responsible for keeping informed about changes or specific programmatic requirements through close interactions with the appropri- ate graduate Divisions from which a degree is being sought. The various graduate Divisions reserve the right to modify the graduate programs to better enhance the programs and serve the student. Furthermore, the avail- ability of degree programs and the scheduling of courses are subject to change as required by enrollment and fund- ing constraints. All changes will be published in the sub- sequent printing of the Bulletin, the University’s website at www.uvi.edu, and through other appropriate media. GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 1. A formal application for admission must be submitted. To be accepted, applicants must meet the program pre- requisites for the degree sought. 2. Applicants for matriculation should normally have a minimum undergraduate average of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale and a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Applicants who do not satisfy the minimum undergraduate average may be admitted to matriculated status if they have substantial relevant professional experience, as determined by the appropriate graduate program. Only students with matriculated status will be considered for the award of a graduate degree. Graduate Bulletin 3. Students who have not yet received an acceptance to matriculate in a graduate program will be allowed to register for not more than six credits in the semester that their application is pending. Non-matriculated students may take up to 9 credit hours but may register for no more than 6 in one semester. 4. A maximum of six graduate credits earned at another university or college may be accepted towards the fulfillment of the requirements for a graduate degree. Only credits earned within the last 5 years at a grade no lower than B will qualify for acceptance under this regulation. Students should request that an official copy of their graduate transcript be sent to the Admissions Office for consideration of courses to be transferred. 5. Students who have earned credits in fulfillment of the requirements of one Master's degree at the University of the Virgin Islands may apply for a total of not more than 12 such credits to be applied to the fulfillment of the requirements of another Master's degree. Applica- tions under this regulation will only be granted where credits applied for have been earned at a grade no lower than B on courses judged to be equivalent to those of the degree for which the student is currently registered. 6. Students will have a maximum of five years to complete the Master's programs. This period may be extended only if special circumstances exist. Persons seeking an extension of this five-year period must make application in writing to the Provost through the Division Chair, stating the reason for the delay, providing evidence of ability to progress toward the completion of the degree and a plan and proposed date for completion. In no case will a candidate be permitted an extension beyond seven years. Graduate Bulletin ADMISSION PROCEDURES All applicants must: 1. Submit an application form to the Admissions Office on the appropriate campus requesting admission to the Graduate Program by April 30th for Fall and October 30th for Spring admissions. 2. Submit official transcript(s) of all previous college course work. (Transcript(s) must be forwarded by the institution(s) attended.) 3. Submit Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT) scores for the Business Administration and Public Administration programs. Test results older than two years before application for admission will not be accepted. 4. Submit supporting documents to complete the application process by October 30 for the Spring semester and April 30 for the Fall semester. Applicants must complete the admission procedures according to schedule and may register for courses while the application process is pending. 5. See University academic calendar for registration dates. See student classification section for registration restrictions. STUDENT CLASSIFICATION Students in the graduate programs may fall in any of the following categories: Graduate Bulletin Matriculated Status Applicants who have satisfied all requirements for admis- sion and have been formally notified of admission and approval to pursue a degree at UVI are considered to be matriculated once they have registered. Non-Matriculated Status 1. A regular non-matriculated student is one whose application for admission is pending, or who is not pursuing a graduate degree, but who has met the prerequisites for courses listed in the bulletin. Such individuals may take up to 9 credit hours but may not register for more than 6 credits per semester. 2. The special non-matriculated student is an individual who is enrolled in a graduate program at another accredited institution of higher learning or a student with a graduate degree from an accredited institution. Such students will be permitted to take up to 15 credits in the graduate program. The Provost may grant permission to enroll in courses beyond this limit, on the recommendation of the appropriate Division Chair. Full Time and Part Time Status Students registered for nine (9) or more credit hours are full- time students. Students registered for fewer than nine (9) credit hours are part-time students. Resident and Non-Resident Status The information provided herein provides a broad definition of “resident” for the purpose of assessing tuition at the University of the Virgin Islands. For further clarification, contact the Office of the Registrar on the St. Graduate Bulletin Thomas Campus or the Academic Services Office on the St. Croix Campus. A United States Virgin Islands “resident for tuition pur- poses” is a person who: 1) has established and maintained legal residence in the United States Virgin Islands for at least twelve (12) months prior to the semester in which there is the intent to register; 2) is a United States citizen or holder of a permanent visa (resident alien); or, 3) a legal alien who has been granted indefinite stay by the United States Immigration and Naturalization Services (INS). Residence in the United States Virgin Islands must be as a bona-fide domiciliary, rather than for the purpose of maintaining a residency merely for enrollment at an institution of higher education. Documentation must reflect that presence in the United States Virgin Islands is for purposes other than to attend school. When residency is in question, students may be required to provide documentation to affirm intent and demonstrate length of residency. No single document will be sufficient to provide substantial and conclusive evidence establishing United States Virgin Islands residency. Documents which may be used to support the demonstration of permanent ties to the United States Virgin Islands include: 1) The most recent Income Tax and W-2 forms; 2) U.S. Voter Registration card; 3) Declaration of Domicile; 4) lease agreements; 5) proof of marriage to a resident along with proof of the spouse’s U.S. Virgin Islands residency for a period of at least twelve (12) months prior to the 1st day of classes for the term for which residency classification is sought. Requests for change in residency classification will be considered by the Office of the Registrar. Specific proce- dures are followed to make determinations regarding residency reclassification for persons classified as non- residents at the time of admission to the University. The burden of proof lies with the applicant to demonstrate Graduate Bulletin established permanent and fixed legal ties to the United States Virgin Islands and separation of ties to any other state. Submission of fraudulent documents to obtain or demonstrate residency will result in expulsion from the University of the Virgin Islands. Change of Resident Classification forms are available at the Office of the Registrar and the Academic Services Office. An approved change in residency status will take effect in the next regular Fall or Spring semester after the change of residency has been approved. Non-resident students who marry a bona-fide resident of the United States Virgin Islands may be reclassified to residency status for tuition payment purposes; the changed residency status will go into effect 12 months after the date of the marriage. In cases where questions involving classification of an applicant or student exists, the burden of showing resident status will be on the applicant or student, and the decision of the University will be final. Undergraduate Students A student who is matriculated as an undergraduate at the University of the Virgin Islands or a visiting NSE student is eligible to register for courses in the University’s graduate program if that student has: 1. Written approval of his/her advisor and the Graduate Coordinator of the respective division by the end of the registration period of the previous semester. 2. Met all of the graduate course prerequisites. 3. Earned at least ninety (90) credits at the undergraduate level. 4. A cumulative grade point average of 3.20 or higher. Graduate Bulletin Undergraduate students who are eligible to register for graduate courses are limited to a maximum of six (6) credits in the graduate program, with a maximum of three (3) credits in any given semester. Graduate courses taken by undergraduate students do not substitute for required undergraduate courses. Under- graduates will be admitted to graduate courses on a space available basis. An undergraduate full-time matriculated student taking graduate courses as part of their full-time credit load will pay undergraduate fees. Auditors Holders of Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral degrees from accredited U.S. institutions and comparable foreign universities may audit graduate courses at the University. Tuition will be charged at the same rate as for credit. Auditors receive no grades, credits or quality points. Au- diting a course requires regular class attendance and com- pletion of all required work except graded work. A notation of AUD will be entered upon a student’s transcript only if these requirements are fulfilled. In the event the requirements are not fulfilled, a notation of W (Withdrawal) will be entered. A matriculated student may normally audit not more than one course per semester without permission from the Provost through a recommendation from the Chair of the appropriate Division. Senior Citizens The Virgin Islands Legislature by Act #5358 has provided that certain senior citizen residents of the U.S. Virgin Islands may enroll in regularly scheduled courses at the University of the Virgin Islands free of charge. Regularly scheduled courses are those that appear in the fall, spring or summer schedule of classes. Graduate Bulletin Proof of Status: To be eligible for waiver of tuition and fees a person must meet the following criteria: 1. Be at least 60 years of age, as verified by the senior citizen ID card issued by the V.I. Department of Human Services; 2. Be a resident of the Virgin Islands for at least one year, as verified by rent receipts, utility bills, date on ID card or other such proof of residence. REGISTRATION All students are required to register on the dates an- nounced. Late registrants are assessed an additional late registration fee. Students are considered registered for a course only when in registering they have conformed to all applicable University regulations and requirements. Students not properly registered in a course shall not receive credit for the course or part of the course completed. The University reserves the right to cancel a course or section of a course with fewer than 10 registered persons. Tuition refunds are made in full when a course or section of a course is cancelled by the University. Senior Citizen Registration 1. Senior citizens will register during the late registration period. They may enroll in courses for which they qualify and if space is available at that time. Priority will be given to those persons enrolled in programs administered by the Department of Human Services. 2. Senior citizens must present verifying documents to the Registrar's Office on St. Thomas and to the Graduate Bulletin Academic Services Office on St. Croix. The Registrar’s Office or the Academic Services Office will provide a form which eligible students will present to the Business Office for waiver of payment. 3. Prospective students will present proof of prerequisites for courses for which they wish to receive credit. Seniors who wish to audit a course need not present such evidence. Change of Registration In no case may a course be added or a change of section be made after the deadline date. To make any change of registration, students must complete the Change of Registration form obtained from the Registrar's Office. Students who wish to add or drop a course or to change a section must obtain the signature of the instructor of the course, and the written permission from their advisor and the Division Chair on their respective campus. Following the formal registration period, a fee will be charged for each Petition for Change of Registration form submitted to the Registrar unless the course change is necessitated by a change in the University's course offerings or other needs of the University. The deadline for a student to change from regular status to audit status coincides with the deadline for student withdrawal from a course without prejudice to the grade. GRADUATE TUITION AND FEES A list of fees and tuition cost can be obtained from the Registrar’s Office and on the UVI website. A partial list is provided below: Graduate Bulletin Tuition (per Credit) Technology Fee Registration Fee Transcript Fee Property Fee Add/Drop Fee Graduation Fee Late Registration Students are encouraged to pay all bills at registration time. U.S. currency is required for payment of all bills. Refunds When students withdraw, the University refunds only a portion of its charges. The schedule of tuition refunds during the fall and spring semesters is as follows: During the first week of classes 90%; during the second week of classes 70%; during the third week of classes 50%; during the fourth week of classes 25%; thereafter none. Graduation Fee A non-refundable fee is charged each candidate for a graduate degree. It is payable at the time of application for graduation. If the requirements for the degree are not completed, students must reapply for graduation at the appropriate time and pay another fee. Housing On campus housing is not available for graduate students. Students from outside the territory are advised to make their own housing arrangements. ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING Assessment of program outcomes and student learning may vary from amount the programs. Each has its own methods Graduate Bulletin for evaluating intellectual growth, professional growth, and cumulative achievement. Indicators of intellectual and professional growth may be direct or indirect meas- ures. Indicators of cumulative achievement may include a comprehensive examination, a capstone course and/or a thesis. Students are advised to obtain specific information on these evaluation methods from their academic advisors or from the graduate coordinator for their specific pro- gram. GRADES, STANDARDS AND POINTS Letter Grade Standard Grade Point A Superior 4.00 A- Excellent 3.67 B+ Very High 3.33 B High 3.00 B- Good 2.67 C+ Above Average 2.33 C Average 2.00 F Failure 0.00 I Incomplete 0.00 AUD Audit 0.00 A pass/fail grade is awarded on completion of the Thesis course and on completion of Education 530, Independent Study. Pass/fail carries no grade point. Matriculated students in the masters’ programs must maintain at least a B cumulative average after earning 15 credits. A grade of C is the lowest grade counted toward graduation in the Graduate program. Matriculated graduate students are allowed a maximum of two C Graduate Bulletin grades. No course may be taken for credit more than twice. Note: Auditors receive no grades, credits or quality points. Incomplete The grade of I must be removed by mid-term of the semester following the one in which the grade of I was earned. Failure to remove the grade of I by this time will result in a conversion of the I to an F, except when registered for a Thesis course. Grades of I are assigned only when, in the opinion of the instructor, there is likelihood that the student can satisfactorily complete the missing work which will substantially influence his/her final grade. Change of Grade Changes of grade are normally allowed for computational errors only. A request to change a grade after official grades have been deposited in the Registrar's Office may be made by an instructor by filing a "Change-of Grade" slip with the Registrar. Quality Points To compute the quality points earned in a course, multiply the number of credits of that course by the grade points earned. To compute the quality point average for a semester, divide the total quality points earned by the number of credits attempted. Three times the number of quality points as registered credits (equivalent to a B grade average) are required for graduation. Final grades are issued at the end of the semester. Only final grades are recorded on the student's permanent record in the Registrar's Office. Graduate Bulletin The University maintains a transcript record of all courses taken by each student. A grade report is provided to all students at the end of each semester and summer session. Copies of this complete transcript may be obtained upon written request to the Registrar’s Office and payment of the requisite fee. ADVISEMENT The chairpersons of the appropriate academic divisions assign a faculty advisor to each student within two weeks of the time the student is admitted to a graduate program. New students, at the time of registration or before, should contact the appropriate chairperson to determine their advisors. Students are urged to work closely with their advisors in planning their course of study, and in meeting degree requirements. PROBATION AND DISMISSAL Students are expected to maintain an academic record which will qualify them for graduation. It is the responsi- bility of the student to complete all assigned work, and to strive for the best performance of which he/she is capable to meet graduation requirements. Instructors, faculty ad- visors, Division Chairpersons, the Registrar, the Chancel- lor, and the Provost are available for consultation and as- sistance. It is the responsibility of students to familiarize themselves with the contents of this bulletin, in order to satisfy the requirements for the degree they are pursuing. Academic Probation Academic probation is a warning issued to students that they must show scholastic improvement in order to Graduate Bulletin Letter Grade Standard Grade Point A Superior 4.00 A- Excellent 3.67 B+ Very High 3.33 B High 3.00 B- Good 2.67 C+ Above Average 2.33 C Average 2.00 F Failure 0 WD Withdrawn 0 WP Withdrawn Pass- ing 0 WF Withdrawn Fail- ing 0 AW Administrative Withdraw 0 I Incomplete 0 AUD Auditor 0 remain at the University. Students will be placed on academic probation if: A) The cumulative grade point average falls below 3.00 after 15 graduate credit hours, or; B) A grade of F is earned, or; C) More than two grades of C are earned in the program. A student on academic probation will be permitted to register for not more than three credits per semester. A student who is on probation does not qualify for graduation. Probation is removed when: A) The cumulative GPA is at least 3.0, and B) A course in which an F has been received is re-taken and a passing grade received, and C) At least one course with a C grade is re-taken and a grade in the B category or better is obtained if the student has earned more than 2 grades in the C category. Dismissal A student will be dismissed from the Graduate program if: A) Two F grades are earned. B) Probationary status is not removed by the end of four semesters. A student dismissed from a graduate program may not register for further graduate courses for credit in that program. Graduate Bulletin Academic Integrity Philosophy: Among the purposes of colleges and univer- sities are scholarly and personal growth for all members of the academic community, and open communication among members of this community. Such growth requires an atmosphere of honesty and trust. It is for this reason that the University of the Virgin Islands strives to maintain an environment of mutual trust among its students and faculty and will not tolerate academic dishonesty. Definitions Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, the following examples of offenses, committed or attempted: Collaboration- allowing another student to see an examination paper during the examination. Copying- obtaining information by looking at the answers on another student's examination paper during an examination. Cribbing- taking prohibited material, such as books or notes, into an examination for the purpose of taking said material to assist. Plagiarism- Passing off the ideas or work of another as one's own without crediting the source. Sabotage- destroying the work of another student, such as laboratory experiments or computer programs. Substitution- taking an examination or writing a paper for someone else, or inducing another person to perform such acts. Theft- stealing an examination, experiment, papers or the materials belonging to another. Graduate Bulletin Penalties- For a first offense, the penalty will be an F in a credit course, failure in any non-course exercise such as the comprehensive examination, or thesis research, plus disciplinary probation for the remainder of the student's graduate career. The Provost will also notify all current instructors of the student. For a second offense, the penalty will be suspension from the University for an academic year, with notation of the suspension for academic dishonesty on the student's transcript and notification of the student's instructors by the Provost. The penalty for a third offense will be dismissal from the University, with notation of dismissal for academic dishonesty on the student's transcript and notification to the student's instructors by the Provost. Procedures- In cases of suspected academic dishonesty, the faculty member making the charge will meet privately with the student suspected of the action to discuss the charge within five days of the detection of the incident. Within five days, the faculty member shall decide disciplinary action to be taken and if so, shall notify the appropriate Division Chairperson and the Provost in writing of: 1. The name of the student. 2. The course or activity where the infraction is alleged to have occurred. 3. The date and time of the alleged infraction. 4. The circumstances of the stated infraction with supportive information. 5. The action taken. Within 10 days of the meeting with the instructor, the student may appeal, in writing, to the appropriate Divisional Grievance Committee which will hold a Graduate Bulletin hearing within 10 days of receiving the written appeal. The instructor making the charge of academic dishonesty and the student will be present at the hearing and may be represented by third parties of their own choosing. The committee will send its finding to the student, the faculty member, Chair of the Division and the Provost within 10 days of the hearing. Within 10 days of being informed of the decision of the Divisional Grievance Committee, the student may appeal the decision to the Faculty Review Committee (FRC). FRC shall be composed of one member from each academic division elected by the faculties of each division, plus one representative elected from the St. Croix Campus faculty. Each member shall have one vote. FRC shall be reconstituted and choose its own Chairper- son at the beginning of each academic year. FRC will meet in 15 days of being informed in writing of the appeal. In this administrative hearing, the student and the faculty member involved in the incident shall be present and have the right to be represented by third parties of their own choosing. FRC will inform the student, the faculty member, Chair of the Division and the Provost of its decision within 10 days of the meeting. The Provost shall implement the decision of the FRC. ACADEMIC WITHDRAWAL Withdrawal from Courses Students may drop a course without penalty up to the beginning of October in the Fall term and up to the begin- ning of March in the spring term. Check the Academic Calendar on the UVI web site for specific dates. They must, however, secure a course withdrawal form from the Office of the Registrar on St. Thomas or the Office of Graduate Bulletin Academic Services on St. Croix and obtain the signatures of their instructor and Chair of the division. This form, containing the proper signatures, must be returned to the Office of the Registrar or to the Office of Academic services. Students will then receive a grade of W on their permanent record. Special permission for late withdrawal may be granted only under extenuating circumstances. The Chair of the appropriate division may give a student special permission for late withdrawal. This is designated AW (Administrative Withdrawal). In situations where an administrative withdrawal from classes is necessary, students are required to apply for the withdrawal when it becomes evident that they cannot complete the class. Approval from the Chair is required. Withdrawal from University A student who withdraws from the University either during the term or between terms must file a withdrawal form with the Registrar. Failure to comply with this regulation may prejudice the student's standing. A student who has withdrawn from the University and who subsequently desires re-admission must apply to the Provost through the Division Chair on the appropriate campus. TRANSCRIPTS Transcripts of academic records at the University of the Virgin Islands are issued only upon the authorization of the students or an appropriate education agency. Other requests for transcripts will not be filled until written au- thorization has been secured from the individual student. Graduate Bulletin When these requests can be anticipated, the student should send authorization in advance to avoid delay in the issuing of this transcript. PRIVACY ACT The Federal Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (PL. 93-308) grants student access to the records which the University keeps on their academic career, with cer- tain exceptions. It also limits access to all except those who have legitimate interests. Parents or legal guardians have access to student’s records only if the students are financially dependent on them as defined by the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. The University is required to notify students of their rights under this law, either by letter or by the University's catalogs. The University's guidelines for implementing this law and a list of records maintained by various University offices are available at the Registrar's Office. For additional information, contact the Registrar. THESIS Students may opt to write a thesis in partial fulfillment of their program requirements. Academic requirements, in lieu of a thesis, are detailed in the description of the ma- jors. Matriculated students who meet the requirements for a thesis in their program (see specific program) are eligible to enroll in the appropriate thesis course of the respective division. Students are not permitted a thesis advisor and/ or a thesis committee until they are registered in the thesis course. Graduate Bulletin Students must re-register for Thesis 600 for one credit each semester following their first thesis course registration until such time as the thesis is completed, the students have passed the oral examination and the thesis document is submitted and accepted in it’s final, corrected form. A grade of I will be assigned each semester until the thesis is accepted in it’s final form. Copies of the procedural guidelines for thesis develop- ment are available in the office of the appropriate Division Chairperson. The prescribed style for writing the thesis is contained in Kate L. Turabian’s A Manual for Writer’s of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations or the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. The original of the thesis plus three original- quality copies are required to be submitted. In order for a student with a thesis to be a candidate for graduation at the end of the spring term in any given year, the student must submit three copies of the thesis to his or her principal advisor by spring mid-term, pass the oral examination, and complete all necessary revisions by May 15. MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION The graduate program in Business Administration (MBA) is designed to prepare students for leadership and man- agement careers in all levels and functions of government, in community service agencies and in the business com- munity, and to provide well-qualified graduates who are highly motivated to seek long-term leadership and man- agement careers in the public and private business sectors. Graduate Bulletin The programs consists of core courses which are required for graduation and elective courses. Students take special- ized courses reflecting the concerns of their particular area of interest. The program consists of three basic academic areas: 1) core courses which are required for graduation, 2) elec- tive courses, 3) a thesis option. The Master of Business Administration program requires a total of 36 credit hours for completion. If a thesis is written, the credits must be distributed as follows: 27 hours of core courses plus Business 539 and Business 600. If students elect not to write a thesis, the credit distribution must be as follows: 27 hours of core courses and 9 hours of graduate level elective courses approved by the Division of Business Administration. All MBA students are required to pass the MBA compre- hensive examination in order to qualify for graduation. MBA Prerequisites In addition to meeting the general requirements, applicants seeking admission to the Business Administration program must have successfully completed the following courses or their equivalents: Economics 221, 222 Introduction to Macro- and Micro- Economics. 1. Business 325 Statistics for Management Decisions, Mathematics 235 Introduction to Statistics or Social Science 327-328, Quantitative Research Methods in the Social Sciences. 2. Accounting 121 Introduction to Accounting I/II. Graduate Bulletin MBA Course Summary Core Requirements Credits BUS 520 Administrative Theories and Practices 3 BUS 521 Quantitative Methods in the Decision Sciences 3 BUS 522 Financial Administration 3 BUS 523 Accounting for Planning and Control 3 BUS 524 Marketing Management 3 BUS 525 Information Systems 3 BUS 527 Operations Management 3 BUS 534 International Business 3 BUS 537 Management Policy and Strategy 3 MBA Comprehensive Examination All MBA students must pass a comprehensive examination. Guidelines and date of administration are available from the Business Administration Division. MBA Electives Students who elect BUS 600 (Thesis) must enroll in BUS 539; all other students must select 9 credit hours from the following courses (with the exception noted below): Electives Credits BUS 528 Small Business Ownership 3 BUS 531 Group Processes and Leadership 3 BUS 532 Government, Business and Society 3 BUS 533 Personnel Administration 3 BUS 536 Selected Topics in Business Administration 3 BUS 538 International Marketing 3 BUS 539 Management Research and Decision Analysis 3 BUS 600 Thesis 6 Graduate Bulletin MBA students are permitted to take one MPA course in partial fulfillment of the MBA elective requirements. MASTERS OF ARTS IN EDUCATION The Master of Arts Degree in Education was established in direct response to the need for increasing the effective- ness of teachers, counselors and educational administra- tors, with baccalaureate degrees, who wish to further their education and improve their teaching, counseling and su- pervisory potential, without the expenses and family dis- ruptions necessarily involved in attending universities outside the region. By pursuing Master's level studies, the graduate student may continue beyond the baccalaureate level and concentrate on specialized areas of education. The student has the opportunity to pursue, in greater depth than at the undergraduate level, the generalized areas of education, while at the same time becoming a specialist in a particular area. The Master's Program in Education consists of three basic areas: 1) core courses which are required of all graduate students, 2) courses in the student’s concentration and 3) a thesis or non-thesis option. The minimum credit require- ment is 36 hours. At the present time, the graduate student will have a choice of one of three areas of concentration: education administration, counseling and guidance, and teaching. Core Requirements Credits EDU 500 Basic Research Techniques 3 EDU 501 Tests and Measurements 3 EDU 504 Educational Psychology 3 Graduate Bulletin EDU 505 Anthropological and Sociological Foundations of American Education with Reference to the Virgin Islands 3 EDU 506 Foundations of Guidance 3 EDU 600 Thesis 6 or EDU 530 Independent Study 3 No-Thesis Option Students majoring in education who do not write a thesis must enroll in EDU 530, Independent Study, and must pass a comprehensive examination, the guidelines and administration date for which are available in the Division of Education. Students who fail two retakes of the comprehensive exam will be dismissed from the program. Education Administration Concentration (Required Courses) Credits EDU 547 Fundamentals of School Administration 3 EDU 548 Organization and Governance of American Education 3 EDU 549 Supervision of Instruction and Staff 3 EDU 550 Seminar Educational Administration 3 EDU 551 Curriculum Development 3 Students in this concentration who do not write a thesis must additionally enroll in three credits of electives chosen from among the graduate education courses. Counseling and Guidance Concentration (Required Courses) Credits EDU 542 Theories, Strategies and Techniques of Counseling 3 EDU 543 Group/Family Counseling and Consultation 3 Graduate Bulletin EDU 544 Career Development Counseling 3 EDU 545 Seminar in Current Trends and Problems in Counseling and Guidance 3 EDU 546 Practicum in Counseling 3 Students in this concentration who do not write a thesis must additionally enroll in three credits of electives chosen from the graduate education courses. Teaching Concentration Students in the teaching concentration must select 15 credits from among the following courses. Within this concentration, sufficient credits for certification in reading, educational technology and special education are offered. (Required Courses) Credits EDU 559 Issues in Elementary and Early Childhood Education 3 EDU 560 Issues in Middle Childhood and Adolescent Education 3 Computers and Technology Concentration EDU 540 Special Project Computer-Aided Instruction Development 2 EDU 541 Special project Computer-Aided Authoring 2 EDU 561 Introduction to Computers in Education 3 EDU 562 Introduction to Educational Technology 3 EDU 563 Computer Application in the Schools 3 EDU 564 Educational Technology Learning Process 3 EDU 565 Practicum in Educational Technology 3 Graduate Bulletin Reading Concentration EDU 519 Supervision of Reading Instruction 3 EDU 552 Fundamentals of Developmental Reading Instruction 3 EDU 553 Reading Diagnosis and Remediation for Classroom and Clinic 3 EDU 554 Literature for Children and Adolescents 3 EDU 555 Research and Trends in Reading &Writing 3 Special Education Concentration EDU 520 Characteristics of Exceptional Children 3 EDU 523 Educational Diagnosis & Prescriptive Teaching 3 EDU 556 Special Education: Strategies and Design 3 EDU 557 Internship/Seminar in Special Education 3 EDU 558 Behavior Management in Educational Settings 3 EDU 574 Assessment in Special Education 3 Students in this concentration who do not write a thesis must additionally enroll in three credits of electives chosen from among the graduate education courses. EDUCATION SPECIALIST IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY The School Psychology Education Specialist degree pro- gram at the University of the Virgin Islands is a cohort driven program especially designed for persons who are already in the field working as teachers, administrators, psychologists and therapists. Its mission is to prepare in- Graduate Bulletin dividuals for a career in school psychology as defined by the National Association of School Psychologist (NASP) and produce practitioners and scholars whose activities promote the psychological and educational development and well-being of diverse children and youth in the Virgin Islands and the larger Caribbean community. It is a part- time program designed to cover the full range of content and skills in such professional school psychology areas as assessment, intervention, research, evaluation, consulta- tion and professional development. The program consists of sixty-seven graduate semester hours divided into three major blocks: Academic course work will include 55 credits of professional training; prac- ticum will include 6 credits of supervised field experi- ences in specific skill areas that correspond with courses; and a supervised internship consisting of 6 credits and a minimum of 1200 hours of supervised field experiences covering the range of school psychological services. Since the primary goal of the program is to develop exem- plary practitioners for work in schools, clinics or private settings, the students are prepared in the following areas: 1. Psychological and Educational Foundations. Students will acquire knowledge of psychological and educa- tional principles, theories, and practices needed to un- derstand and work with diverse children, youth, and families. 2. Statistics and Research Methodologies. Students will acquire knowledge and skills in statistics, research and evaluation. 3. Assessment. Students will become proficient in the selection, administration, scoring, and interpretation of a variety of psychological and educational assess- Graduate Bulletin ment methods and instruments, and in using results to design interventions. 4. Applications/Interventions. Students will develop the necessary knowledge, skills, and competencies to de- sign, implement, and evaluate interventions to address cognitive, academic, behavioral, and social issues and problems that children and youth often experience in education and other related settings. Students will acquire consultation skills for working with teachers, other school personnel, and parents for the benefit of children and youth. They will also acquire skills in counseling, and related mental health services, behav- ior analysis and intervention, and academic interven- tion. 5. Professional School Psychology. Students will ac- quire knowledge of the history and foundations of school psychology and of the ethical, professional, and legal standards of the field. They will become famil- iar with various models of service delivery and of pub- lic policy relevant to such services. They will develop an identity with the profession and have the knowl- edge and skills needed to both practice in ways consis- tent with applicable standards of best practice and en- gage in professional development. 6. Field Experiences. Students will have the opportunity to practice, under supervision, the application of knowledge and specific skills taught under each ap- plied course. Practicum associated with key profes- sional courses will help trainees develop distinct skills in such areas as assessment, counseling, behavior modification, and, and consultation. In the culminat- ing 1200 clock hour internship, interns will practice, Graduate Bulletin under supervision, a full range of school psychologi- cal services designed to positively impact children, youth, families, and others they serve. Education Specialist in School Psychology Prerequisite EDU 501 Tests and Measurements. This course in tests and measurements is a prerequisite that must be com- pleted prior to admission to the Education Specialist de- gree program or prior to the completion of 12 credits in the program. Core Requirements Credits EDU 500 Basic Research Techniques 3 EDU 505 Anthropological and Sociological Foundations of American Education with Reference to the Virgin Islands 3 or EDU 531 Education in a Multicultural Society 3 EDU 520 Characteristics of Exception Children 3 EDU 542 Theories, Strategies and Techniques of Counseling 3 EDU 542A Practicum in Theories, Strategies and Techniques of Counseling 1 EDU 543 Group and Family Counseling and Consultation 3 EDU 601 Foundations of School Psychology 3 EDU 602 Psychological Development in Childhood and Adolescence 3 EDU 603 Psychopathology of Childhood and Adolescence 3 EDU 604 The Psychology of Cognition and Learning 3 EDU 605 Statistics, Data Analysis and Program Evaluation 3 EDU 606 Psychoeducational Assessment for Intervention I 3 Graduate Bulletin EDU 606A Practicum in Psychoeducational Assessment for Intervention I 1 EDU 607 Psychoeducational Assessment for Intervention II 3 EDU 607A Practicum in Psychoeducational Assessment for Intervention II 1 EDU 608 Psychoeducational Assessment for Intervention III: Early Childhood and Low Incidence Assessment 3 EDU 608A Practicum in Psychoeducational Assessment for Intervention III 3 and Low Incidence Assessment 3 EDU 609 Behavior Analysis and Intervention 3 EDU 609A Practicum in Behavior Analysis and Intervention 1 EDU 610 School Consultation Methods 3 EDU 610A Practicum in School Consultation Methods 1 EDU 611 Curriculum-Based Assessment and Academic Interventions 3 EDU 612 Advanced Seminar in School Psych. 4 EDU 614 Internship in School Psychology I 3 EDU 614 Internship in School Psychology II 3 MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION The graduate program in Public Administration (MPA) seeks to increase the accessibility to management educa- tion for able, motivated men and woman of various age and educational backgrounds. The program is designed to prepare students for leadership and management careers in all levels and functions of government, in community service agencies and in the business community, and to provide well-qualified graduates who are highly moti- vated to seek long-term leadership and management ca- reers in the public service sector. Graduate Bulletin The programs consists of required core courses and elec- tive courses. Students take specialized courses reflecting the concerns of their particular area of interest. The Master of Public Administration Degree program consists of four basic academic requirements: 1) Core courses which are required for graduation 2) Elective courses with thesis option 3) A comprehensive examination The Master of Public Administration program requires a total of 36 credit hours. All MPA candidates must take and pass all eight core courses (24 credits) and any four elective courses (12 credits, six of which may be the thesis option). MPA Prerequisites In addition to meeting the general requirements, applicants seeking admission to the Public Administration major must have successfully completed the following courses or their equivalents: 1. Economics 221, 222 Introduction to Macro and Micro Economics. 2. Business 325 Statistics for Management Decisions, or Mathematics 235 Introduction to Statistics or Social Science 327-328 Quantitative Research Methods in the Social Sciences. Demonstrated expertise in statistics acquired through job experience may fulfill the MPA statistics prerequisite. MPA Comprehensive Examination All MPA candidates must take and pass the MPA comprehensive examination. The examination will be of- Graduate Bulletin fered once per year. Students should take the comprehen- sive examination as scheduled near the end of the semester when all core courses have been completed. MPA Thesis The thesis will serve as an option to two elective courses, not as an option to the comprehensive examination. The thesis will afford those students who so wish an opportu- nity to explore and express their research and writing abilities. Before signing up for thesis, students must: 1. Have completed 30 graduate credits, including Public Administration 500, Introduction to Public Admini- stration and Public Affairs, and Public Administration 526, Quantitative Methods for Public Administration; 2. Have been approved by the Coordinator of the MPA program as a potential candidate for thesis work through evaluation of graduate work, student work- load, and other factors; 3. Have discussed a potential topic and received the sup- port of a faculty member to be an advisor for the the- sis. Students must follow the existing rules pertaining to the- sis requirements. MPA Course Summary Core Requirements Credits PUA 500 Introduction to Public Administration and Public Affairs 3 PUA 520 Administrative Theories and Practices 3 PUA 521 Public Program Seminar 3 PUA 526 Quantitative Methods for Public Administration 3 PUA 527 Administrative Law 3 Graduate Bulletin PUA 531 Group Processes and Leadership 3 PUA 533 Personnel Administration 3 PUA 534 Budget Management 3 MPA students must select six credit hours from the core elective courses listed below. Students without these core elective courses must enroll in 12 additional elective credit hours. MPA students are permitted to take one MBA course in partial fulfillment of the MPA elective requirements. Core Electives Credits PUA 523 Recent Developments in Public Administration 3 PUA 524 Comparative Administration 3 PUA 528 Labor/Management Relations 3 PUA 532 Government, Business and Society 3 PUA 535 Public Program Planning 3 PUA 536 Selected Topics in Public Administration 3 Graduate Bulletin COURSE DESCRIPTIONS (It should be noted that the following courses are num- bered at the 500 level and above. This signifies that they are graduate level courses. Courses in business, educa- tion, and social sciences and other fields on the 400 level and below can be found in the undergraduate catalog.) Courses are listed alphabetically by academic field and, within each field, they are listed numerically. A hyphen separating two course numbers for example, 513-514) indicates that the course sequence must be taken in the order given, except where indicated otherwise in the course descriptions. Before attempting to enroll in a course, the student should read the course description carefully to determine that he or she has met the stated prerequisites, if any. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION BUS 520 ADMINISTRATIVE THEORIES AND PRACTICES. The theories, tools, techniques, and systems useful in the management process. Each student will present a managerial problem as a case for discussion. Also cross listed as PUA 520. 3 credits BUS 521 QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN THE DECISION SCIENCES. The structure of human decisions is developed in a theoretical context followed by an overview of statistical methods and their limitations, the nature of useful data, the calculus of maxima and minima, linear algebra applied to business problems, and selected techniques for management taken from the broad field of managerial economics. Prerequisite: Business 325 or Mathematics 235 or Social Science 327-328. 3 credits Graduate Bulletin BUS 522 FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION. The responsibilities of finance managers, money and banking and monetary policy of government serve as broad review background for public finance, risk analysis, working capital policy, leverage, valuation, long and short term financial markets, domestic and international problems with emphasis on Caribbean problems, ownership and leasing, cash management the tax environment and bankruptcy. Prerequisites: Economics 221 and 222. 3 credits BUS 523 ACCOUNTING FOR PLANNING AND CONTROL. The uses and limitations of accounting data in the decision making process. Topics include profit planning systems design, variance analysis, capital budgeting, inventory planning and control, cost behavior patterns, and decision models. Prerequisite: Accounting l2l. 3 credits BUS 524 MARKETING MANAGEMENT. Management functions incurred in product planning and promotion, market analysis, marketing research, pricing and price policies, planning marketing activities and control of marketing activities. Prerequisites: Economics 221 and 222 . 3 credits BUS 525 INFORMATION SYSTEMS. A study of systems analysis and design. The student is led to view a business as an information system and to be aware of the skills and tools of systems analysis. A background of management science is helpful but not essential. Systems analysis is the profession of effective application of computers to business management. 3 credits BUS 527 OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT. The special skills of the manager; acquisition and management of plant assets, planning and measurement of output, control Graduate Bulletin of inventories, purchasing scheduling, work-flow, quality control and cost controls. Prerequisites: Economics 221 and 222, Business 325 or Mathematics 235 or Social Science 327-328. 3 credits BUS 528 SMALL BUSINESS OWNERSHIP. Personal characteristics of successful small business owners, entrepreneurship, dangers of failure, startupvs buying, personnel, selling and market research, finance, records, risk and insurance, inventory, and legal requirements give the student practical information about himself and the opportunities in small business. Case studies are empha- sized. Prerequisites: Accounting 121, Economics 221 and 222. 3 credits BUS 531 GROUP PROCESSES AND LEADERSHIP. Small and large group processes, including role theory, communication techniques, types of leadership, aspects of decision-making, group maintenance and development as ongoing functions of group dynamics. (Also listed as Public Administration 531.) 3 credits BUS 532 GOVERNMENT, BUSINESS AND SOCIETY. An analysis of the major issues with important ramifications for public and private administrators, such as environmental concern, equal opportunity require- ments, unionism and collective, bargaining, white collar crime, and ethics in government and business. (Also listed as Public Administration 532.) 3 credits BUS 533 PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION. A comprehensive review of the principles and practices of personnel administration. The course will cover the legal, professional and ethical standards of public and private personnel systems including: selection, motivation, labor Graduate Bulletin relations, labor law, equal employment opportunity, merit systems and job performance evaluation. Students will learn the basic elements of job training classification, job enrichment and development, testing, human relations, disciplinary matters, and contract negotiation on the rights and duties of employees and managers. (Also listed as Public Administration 533.) 3 credits BUS 534 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS. A survey of the major elements of the international environment and their linkage to the functions and problems of the international business organization manager. Topics include structures and strategies of the firm in interna- tional business, the firm and the nation, foreign exchange policies/problems and the national economy, intergovern- mental agreements on trade and investment and current issues in international business operations. Special attention is given to regional and international institutions in the Caribbean region and their impact on the international manager. 3 credits BUS 536 SELECTED TOPICS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION. Includes areas of special and current interest in business. Individual topics will be announced at the beginning of each semester. This course may be taken twice for credit subject to the approval of the Chairperson of the Business Administration Division. 3 credits BUS 537 MANAGEMENT POLICY AND STRATEGY. Examination of overall business strategy formulation from the perspective of top management. Principally through the use of case analyses, the student will examine the management of change, competitive and environ- mental pressures and organizational dynamics in both service-oriented and goods-producing firms. Graduate Bulletin Prerequisites: BUS 520, 521, 522, 523, 524 and 527. (BUS 521 and 523 may be taken concurrently.) 3 credits BUS 538 INTERNATIONAL MARKETING. Analysis of the basic elements for the development of market plans for both entering new international markets and achieving goals for existing markets; evaluation of cultural, political and economic factors; and analysis of the separate elements that lead to the market plan — products, price, promotion, distribution, and sales and profit forecasting. The international marketing manager's role in control and coordination. 3 credits BUS 539 MANAGEMENT RESEARCH AND DECISION ANALYSIS. The student examines the analytical methods as they relate to operational management research problems within profit and non- profit organizations. Emphasis is placed upon applied research techniques and consultative-oriented decision making with extensive local and regional business community involvement. Prerequisite: Economics 221, 222, Business 325 or Mathematics 141, 232, or Social Science 327-328, and Accounting 121. 3 credits BUS 600 THESIS. A comprehensive written research project in the field of the student's concentration, planned and executed under the guidance of a thesis committee and subject to its approval. Before credit is granted, the student must successfully orally defend the thesis before a review committee. Prerequisite: 15 graduate credits, including Business 539. 6 credits Graduate Bulletin EDUCATION EDU 500 BASIC RESEARCH TECHNIQUES. Study of historical, descriptive and experimental research including research design, problem stating, hypothesis formulation and testing, and research statistics. 3 credits EDU 501 TESTS AND MEASUREMENTS. Designed to develop competencies in the concepts, purposes, objec- tives, techniques and principles of educational evaluation as related to test origins, types, administration, construction, interpretation and profiling. 3 credits EDU 504 EDUCATION PSYCHOLOGY. Reviews the developments of theories of learning, cognition, motivation and memory, the experimental support for these theories and provides examples of their application to the classroom situation. 3 credits EDU 505 ANTHROPOLOGICAL AND SOCIOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF AMERICAN EDUCATION WITH REFERENCE TO THE VIRGIN ISLANDS. Designed to analyze the impact of man — his groups, institutions, culture and environment — upon American education, with special reference to the U.S. Virgin Islands. 3 credits EDU 506 FOUNDATIONS OF GUIDANCE. Survey of guidance and personnel work, its foundations and rationale; principles and practices of modern guidance. Provides a foundation for guidance and counseling and discusses related problems. 3 credits EDU 519 SUPERVISION OF READING INSTRUC- TION. The supervisory and administrative role in establishing and maintaining the direction, operation and improvement of a total school reading program. Major Graduate Bulletin topics include specialized personnel, school and classroom programs, testing, evaluation, in-service education and public relations. 3 credits EDU 520 CHARACTERISTICS OF EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN. Designed to acquaint the student with exceptional children and youth. Areas surveyed include students mental, physical, emotional and learning disabilities and the gifted and talented. A review of the theoretical and research bases of special education will be included. 3 credits EDU 523 EDUCATIONAL DIAGNOSIS AND PRESCRIPTIVE TEACHING. A course designed to assist educational personnel in diagnosing children’s academic and behavioral problems. A systematic approach to writing and implementing educational prescriptions is discussed in detail. Prerequisite: Education 520. 3 credits EDU 525 LITIGATION, LEGISLATION AND SPECIAL EDUCATION. Designed to provide basic information about recent legislation and litigation as it relates to public education, particularly special education. The information will be presented in the following manner: lectures, video cassettes, and distribution of copies of selected litigation cases and public laws. 1 credit EDU 526 DIAGNOSTIC-PRESCRIPTIVE TEACHING. Designed to acquaint educational personnel with the diagnostic-prescriptive process: the teacher as a diagnos- tician and an implementer of prescriptive techniques. The role of school-based diagnostician is discussed. 1 credit Graduate Bulletin EDU 529 GIFTED AND TALENTED STUDENTS; CHARACTERISTICS, INDENTIFICATION AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. Designed to provide basic and introductory information about the gifted and talented: nature of giftedness, characteristics, methods and procedures for screening and identification and educational program options for public education. 1 credit EDU 530 INDEPENDENT STUDY. An individualized program of consultation, reading research and reporting on a problem related to the student's specialization. The study is to result in practical information which is potentially useful to the Department of Education, a school district, a particular school, a grade level, a curricula area, an academic function, a school program, etc. Three copies of the final report are required. Students are urged to submit a proposal for the independent study during the prior semester. The final report must be submitted no later than mid-term of the following semester. The grade for this course will be pass or fail. Prerequisites: 18 graduate credits, including Education 500, 501 and three courses in the concentration area. 3 credits EDU 531 EDUCATION IN A MULTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The experience of this course will be designed to assist educators in their development of multifaceted educational competencies especially related to multicultural and multiethnic educational settings. Emphasis will be placed on helping educators develop both a knowledge base (theories and concepts) concerning the area of multicultural and multiethnic education and a skills or action base (strategies, methods and techniques) for application in various educational situations. 3 credits Graduate Bulletin EDU 540 SPECIAL PROJECT IN CAI DEVELOP- MENT. Students will lead a team of authors in the actual production of CAI software. Students must develop, with a team, a project description for approval and implement that project demonstrating sound management control and application of programming techniques. 2 credits EDU 541 SPECIAL PROJECT IN CAI AUTHORING. Students will participate in a team comprised of a project leader (taking EDU 540) and possibly one other author student. Students must develop with team a project description including goals of the project and approach, and participate in the implementation and final review. 2 credits EDU 542 THEORIES, STRATEGIES AND TECHNIQUES OF COUNSELING. A comprehensive overview of theories, strategies and techniques of individual counseling. Using case studies and examples, various theoretical approaches to the counseling process will be examined. Prerequisite: Education 506. 3 credits EDU 543 GROUP AND FAMILY COUNSELING AND CONSULTATION. A comprehensive review of the principles and techniques of group counseling including issues with implications for family counseling. Special attention will be given to the theories and processes of group counseling in relation to the group leader and group members in a variety of settings. Prerequisite: Education 506, 542. 3 credits EDU 544 CAREER DEVELOPMENT COUNSELING. Provides a background in the theory of career develop- ment and research in the field which will prepare the student for career counseling including college placement. Graduate Bulletin Career planning, vocational behavior, career education and other related topics will be covered. Prerequisite: Education 506. 3 credits EDU 545 SEMINAR IN CURRENT TRENDS AND PROBLEMS IN COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE. Focuses on intensive study of contemporary problems, issues, trends and developments in counseling and guidance through critical examination and evaluation of current literature and exposure to specialists in the field. Enables students to become familiar with basic concepts of counseling and guidance and to consider the social, cultural, philosophical and economic forces which influence the field of counseling. Prerequisite: Education 506. 3 credits EDU 546 PRACTICUM IN COUNSELING. Designed to provide opportunities for direct application of the basic concepts and skills related to individual and group counseling in various supervised settings. Students are required to attend a weekly seminar and discuss their field experiences. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all other required courses in the counseling area. 3 credits EDU 547 FUNDAMENTALS OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION. Analysis of current theory and practice in organization, education administration of elementary and secondary schools, together with exami- nation of administrative duties and responsibilities of the principal including finance, plant personnel, services and school-community relations. 3 credits Graduate Bulletin EDU 548 ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNANCE OF AMERICAN EDUCATION. An overview of organization and governance in American education at the federal, state and local levels. It includes an examination of the legal bases, structure and control of American education. 3 credits EDU 549 SUPERVISION OF INSTRUCTION AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT. Consists of the supervisory and administrative role in analyzing and evaluating the direction, operation and improvement of the total school program. Attention is given to interpersonal and group dynamics in the school, communication, conflict management and resolution, in-service education, and general evaluation and improvement of staff. 3 credits EDU 550 SEMINAR ON ISSUES IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION. Provides an orientation to theoretical formulations, conceptual systems and research; emphasizes purposes, roles, tasks and processes; examines current national and local trends and issues, relating these to the practice of administration. 3 credits EDU 551 CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT. Designed to provide an overview of various perspectives and theories of curriculum design and development, the forces and processes that shape curricular decision-making in United States and Virgin Islands public schools, and the leadership aspects of effecting educational change through various strategies and procedures of curriculum development and planning. 3 credits EDU 552 FUNDAMENTALS OF DEVELOPMENTAL READING INSTRUCTION. Study and application of principles, methodologies and materials used in develop- mental reading instruction which provide for differential Graduate Bulletin classroom instruction and foster reading comprehension in grades K-8. 3 credits EDU 553 READING DIAGNOSIS AND REMEDIATION FOR CLASSROOM AND CLINIC. Designed to prepare students to identify, diagnose and remediate reading difficulties with emphasis on test selection, administration and interpretation. Corrective and remedial procedures will be explored within the classroom and clinical setting. Prerequisites: Education 501 and 552. 3 credits EDU 554 LITERATURE FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS. Using an eclectic approach, this course will provide students with background knowledge in literature for children and adolescents needed for the identification, discussion and application of major issues to elementary and secondary school curricular areas and to current situations in today‘s world. 3 credits EDU 555 RESEARCH AND TRENDS IN READING AND WRITING. Investigation of research, trends and issues which impact on educators in the teaching of reading and writing together with the identification and development of procedures for organizing and implementing new knowledge and research into the school curriculum. 3 credit s EDU 556 SPECIAL EDUCATION:STATEGIES AND DESIGN. The skills of delivering individual instruction in special and regular classroom settings will be emphasized. The selection, adaptation and utilization of instructional methods and materials will be stressed, as well as examination of the basic models for teaching children with special needs. 3 credits EDU 557 INTERNSHIP/SEMINAR IN SPECIAL EDUCATION. Designed to provide experiences in the Graduate Bulletin classroom with children who have special needs. Competencies to be demonstrated by the student will be developed on an individual basis. Weekly seminars will cover issues in the delivery of special education services. Prerequisites: Education 520 and 556. 3 credits EDU 558 BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT IN EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS. Designed to enable educators to understand and apply behavioral principles. The content will include classroom and individual management plans, reinforcement in the classroom, and instructional methods that will help expand the learner’s repertoire of behaviors. The intent is to provide a set of skill for ethically assisting learners in the management of their own behavior, thus maximizing their opportunities, not on the external manipulation of behaviors. 3 credits EDU 561 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS IN EDUCATION. This hands-on course provides a computer education foundation for educators by exploring the variety of uses for computers in the classroom and school offices. Through class exercises and discussion of current research and literature, the course introduces the educational of word processing, spreadsheets, drill and practice, simulation, problem solving, graphics, logical gaming, test generating, mini-authoring, and program- ming-like activities. Students will also explore issues of equity, ethics and economics as they relate to computer use in today’ educational environment. 3 credits EDU 562 INTRODUCATION TO EDUATIONAL TECHNOLOGY. This course will cover media and technology for education and training emphasizing non- computer educational technology. Areas of study include writing for educational media, basic instructional photography, books, radio and television, audio and video Graduate Bulletin tapes, designing instructional video, principles of graphic production, compact disks, telecommunication. Integra- tion of media into the classroom, production and selection of AV materials, preparation of inexpensive instructional materials and presentation of a multi-media lesson will also be part of this course. 3 credits EDU 563 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN THE SCHOOLS. Students will learn how to teach data base, word processing, spreadsheet, outlining and other application program skills. Utilization of applications programs to give students experience in problem solving, cooperation, logical thinking, and self-directed learning will be emphasized. The use of application programs to help teachers with classroom administrative efforts will also be covered. The computer is not an object of study but a tool to make instruction more effective in estab- lished curriculum areas. Emphasis is on curricular issues, not the use of the computer or other techniques. Prerequisite: Education 561. 3 credits EDU 564 EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY IN THE LEARNING PROCESS. This course focuses on the higher-level thinking skills using appropriate educational technology. Students will work with selected software to discover how the software functions as a tool for learning. The process of the students’ in-class work with educa- tional technology will help them to model and experiment with classroom strategies that teach skills with technology and thinking skills in tandem. Students examine and discuss existing research on many types of educational technology to determine appropriate uses in education. The Logo programming language will be an integral part of the course. 3 credits EDU 565 PRACTICUM IN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY. Users of educational technology are Graduate Bulletin likely to be in a position to influence how this technology will be used in the school. Through discussion, role- playing, and actually conducting workshops in the schools, students will learn approaches to help them in their role as advisor to faculty and administrator. Students will learn to effect individuals and institutional change and work in small groups to develop realistic plans to support educational technology used in the school. Prerequisites 561, 562, 563, and 564. 3 credits EDU 566 SELECTED TOPICS Includes areas of special and current interest in education. Individual topics will be announced at the beginning of each semester. Prerequisites: (To be announced with each topic) 1-3 credits EDU 567 DIRECTED FIELD EXPERIENCE IN ADMINISTRATION. Designed to give prospective educational administrator direct experience in the study of educational problems of concern to administrators; whereby the student is provided with opportunities for assuming responsibility for decision making in both actual and simulated settings. Each student works under the supervision of a practicing administrator and a professor. At least 10 hours of work in the field and attendance at the weekly seminar are required. Prerequisites: Education 547 and 548. 3 credits EDU 573 INTRODUCTION TO LEARNING DISABILITIES. This course is designed to introduce education professionals to the nature of learning disabilities. Emphasis will be on the definition, characteristics, etiology, classification and identification of learning disabilities. Concepts and terminology used in the field will be addressed. 3 credits Graduate Bulletin EDU 574 ASSESSMENT IN SPECIAL EDUATION. Designed to acquaint practicing teachers and educational personnel with methods and models of assessment. Emphasis will be on the use of formal and informal assessment and the interpretation of evaluation data. 3 credits EDU 575 SPECIFIC LEARNING DISABILITIES: STRATEGIES AND CURRICULUM DESIGN. Designed to prepare education professionals to work with individuals with learning disabilities in a classroom setting. The emphasis will be on preparing professionals to use a approach to diagnosing student needs, designing curricula based on those needs, and using effective teaching strategies and techniques to carry out individualized instructional programs. 3 credits EDU 576 INTERNSHIP/SEMINAR: SPECIFIC LEARNING DISABILITIES (SLD). Designed to provide classroom experience with SLD students and in-depth study in selected program competencies. Field student will select one program competency area, and conduct a seminar session. 3 credits EDU 600 THESIS. A comprehensive written research project in the field of the student’s concentration, planned and executed under the guidance of a thesis committee and subject to its approval. Before credit is granted, the student must successfully orally defend the thesis before a review committee. Prerequisites: 15 graduate credits, including Education 500, 501 and two courses in the concentration area. 6 credits Graduate Bulletin SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY EDU 601 FOUNDATIONS OF SCHOOL PSYCHOL- OGY. The first seminar in School Psychology provides students with a broad overview of school psychology in- cluding history, models of training and practice, the na- ture of the psychology specialty and its practice, and eth- ics and law relevant to professional practice. In addition, students will become knowledgeable of the context re- source available to these professionals as well as the pro- fessional development support systems, which enhance continuing effective functioning as a school psychologist. 3 credits EDU 602 PSYCHOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE. This course is designed to discuss current empirical evidence and theo- retical perspectives on human development. Emphasis will be on postnatal development during infancy, child- hood, and adolescence. Discussion will also include how development during the first 20 years impacts outcomes in adulthood. 3 credits EDU 603 PSYCHOPATHOLOGY OF CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE. This course provides an over- view of systems for diagnosing psychopathology in chil- dren and adolescents. Students will learn how to identify psychopathology and will gain an understanding of pre- vention and intervention processes that are effective for particular problems or populations. Prerequisite: EDU 602 Psychological Development of Childhood and Adolescence. 3 credits EDU 604 THE PSYCHOLOGY OF COGNITION AND LEARNING. This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of theories and concepts related to cognition and learning relevant to the process of school- Graduate Bulletin ing. Students will become familiar with theories of cogni- tive development, learning and motivation, instruction as related to school learning, mental processes including ar- eas such as perception, language, problem solving, rea- soning and decision. making. Various types of memory (e.g. working memory, long-term memory) will also be included. 3 credits EDU 605 STATISTICS, DATA ANALYSIS AND PRO- GRAM EVALUATION. This course will focus on calcu- lating and understanding the statistics that a school psy- chologist will most likely encounter and use in the field. It will provide the learner with an adequate review of, ex- posure to, and interaction with a variety of statistical methods so students will be able to conduct their own pro- gram evaluations and others analyses. Links between re- search methodology and quantitative statistical proce- dures will be discussed. 3 credits EDU 606 PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT FOR INTERVENTION I. This is the first course in a three-course sequence in individual psychoeducational assessment for intervention. The course introduces school psychology majors to foundations and principles needed to understand and utilize individual psycho educational assessment. Students will learn to select, administer, score, interpret and report assessment instruments and to use results for planning interventions for children and youth. Co requisite: EDU 606A Practicum in Psychoeduca- tional Assessment for Intervention I. 3 credits EDU 607 PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT FOR INTERVENTION II. This is the second course of a three-course sequence in individual psychoeducational assessment for intervention. This course will address the selection, administration, scoring and interpretation of Graduate Bulletin current assessment measures used with young school age children and adolescents. Prerequisites: EDU 606A Psychoeducational Assess- ment I. Co-requisites: EDU 607A Practicum in Psychoeduca- tional Assessment for Intervention II. 3 credits EDU 608 PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT FOR INTERVENTION III: EARLY CHILDHOOD AND LOW INCIDENCE ASSESSMENT. This is the third in a three-course sequence in psychoeducational as- sessment. It prepares students to assess: young children and infants; children with severe or low incidence dis- abilities; and culturally/linguistically diverse children in- cluding those for whom English is a second language. Students will be prepared to use assessment results for individualized program planning and intervention. Prerequisites: EDU 607 Psychoeducational Assessment for Intervention II. Co-Requisites: EDU 608A Practicum in Psychoeduca- tional Assessment for Intervention III. 3 credits EDU 609 BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS AND INTERVEN- TION. This course is designed to provide graduate stu- dents with an opportunity to use prevention, intervention and behavioral strategies to help teachers and parents meet and manage problems within the educational envi- ronment. School psychology majors will learn a variety of strategies and techniques designed to: (1) facilitate opti- mal learning of all children using individual and group management methods; (2) establish positive teacher- student and peer relationships, and (3) examine a wide range of behavioral methods. 3 credits Graduate Bulletin EDU 610 SCHOOL CONSULTATION METHODS. This course will introduce students to the indirect service delivery approach with school staff, parents and commu- nity agencies. Models of consultation and collaboration with individuals and groups will be examined. The role of teams as a decision-making tool and indirect service models will be examined. Co-requisites: EDU 610A. Practicum in School Consul- tation. 3 credits EDU 611 CURRICULUM BASED ASSESSMENT AND ACADEMIC INTERVENTIONS. This course will provide a review of tests and curriculum-based methods for assessing reading, writing, math, and other academic skills. It will cover a range of strategies and techniques which research suggests are effective in improving stu- dent achievement in key academic areas. 3 credits EDU 612 ADVANCED SEMINAR IN SCHOOL PSY- CHOLOGY. This course will provide a review and inte- gration of knowledge related to school psychology and discussion of current issues, standards, and trends in the field. The course also includes the presentation and evaluation of a portfolio of cases derived from the school psychology internship, and helps students to prepare for practice and continuing professional development as school psychologists. Prerequisites: Completion of all the required courses in Psychological and Educational Foundations, Assessment, and Application/ Intervention. 4 credits EDU 606A PRACTICUM IN PSYCHOEDUCATION ASSESSMENT FOR INTERVENTION I. Students will receive supervised experience in psychoeducational as- sessment, interpretation, and report writing. Students will also use results to develop individualized plans and inter- ventions. Graduate Bulletin Co-requisite: Edu. 606, Psychoeducational Assessment for Intervention I. 1 credit EDU 607A PRACTICUM IN PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT FOR INTERVENTION II. Students will receive supervised experience in psychoeducational as- sessment, interpretation, and report writing. Students will also use results to develop individualized plans and inter- ventions. Co-Requisites: EDU 607. Psychoeducational Assess- ment for Intervention II. 1 credit EDU 608A. PRACTICUM IN PSYCHOEDUCA- TIONAL ASSESSMENT FOR INTERVENTION III. Students will receive supervised experience in psychoedu- cational assessment, interpretation, and report writing with young children and low incidence disabilities. Stu- dents will also use results to develop individualized plans and interventions. Co-requisite: EDU 608. Psychoeducational Assessment for Intervention III: Early Childhood and Low Incidence Assessment. 1 credit EDU 609A. PRACTICUM IN BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS AND INTERVENTION. Students will receive super- vised experience in behavior analysis and intervention. Co-requisite: EDU 609. Behavior Analysis and Inter- vention. 1 credit EDU 610A PRACTICUM IN SCHOOL CONSULTA- TION METHODS. Students will receive supervised ex- perience in school consultation. Co-requisite: EDU 610. School Consultation Methods. 1 credit Graduate Bulletin EDU 542A PRACTICUM IN THEORIES, STRATE- GIES AND TECHNIQUES. Students will receive super- vised experience in counseling. Co-requisite: EDU 542. Practicum in Theories, Strate- gies and Techniques of Counseling. 1 credit EDU 614 INTERNSHIP IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY I. This is the first part of a one year, 1200 hour, two- semester school psychology internship sequence. This first course requires a minimum of 600 clock hours of field experience supervised by a credentialed school psy- chologist or (for non school settings) a credentialed psy- chologist. At least one-half of the total internship hours must be completed in a school setting. Prerequisite: Completion of all the required courses in Psychological and Educational Foundations, Assessment, and Application/ Intervention. 3 credits EDU 614 INTERNSHIP IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY II. This is the second part of a one year, 1200 hour, two- semester school psychology internship sequence. This second course requires a minimum of 600 clock hours of field experience supervised by a credentialed school psy- chologist or (for non school settings) a credentialed psy- chologist. At least one-half of the total internship hours must be completed in a school setting. 3 credits PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION PUA 500 INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC ADMINI- STRATION AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS. An introductory survey of the major concepts and theoretical perspectives in the field of public administration as well as the basic vocabulary. Students will also be initiated to an understanding of the interaction between political and Graduate Bulletin bureaucratic processes, and their impact on policy choices and results. Note: Public Administration 500 and 524 may be taken concurrently. 3 credits PUA 520. ADMINISTRATIVE THEORIES AND PRACTICES. The theories, tools, techniques, and sys- tems useful in the management process. Each student will present a managerial problem as a case for discussion. (Also listed as Business Administration 520.) 3 credits PUA521 PUBLIC PROGRAM SEMINAR. Case studies of the application of administrative processes to a major public problem. Students in the course are expected to produce substantial research papers on selected public problems. Prerequisites: Economics 221 and 222 and Public Administration 500. 3 credits PUA 523 RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION. Identifies and traces major trends in selected areas including the study of public administra- tion, the professionalization of public administration, administrative organization and reorganization, intergovernmental developments during the last two decades. Prerequisites: Public Administration 500. 3 credits PUA 524 COMPARATIVE ADMINISTRATION. An overview of major trends and emphasis in comparative public administration. Major topics are: theoretical approaches, bureaucracy as a model for comparison, administration in developed and developing nations. Note: Public Administration 500 and 524 may be taken concurrently. Prerequisites: Public Administration 500. 3 credits Graduate Bulletin PUA 526 QUANTITATIVE METHODS FOR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION. Aimed at students and practitioners in public administration who are interested in how re- search methodologies and statistical techniques are relevant to social and political problems administrators will face in public agencies. It will also demonstrate the application of the knowledge of policy and administrative situations by illustrated examples, exercises, writing research reports, gathering, calculating, interpreting and analyzing statistical materials. Prerequisites: General Statistical Requirement. 3 credits PUA 527 ADMINISTRATIVE LAW. Aimed at providing an understanding of the law concerning the powers and procedures of administrative action. Although federal agency law and procedures will be covered, attention will also be focused on agency procedures and judicial review in the Virgin Islands. 3 credits PUA 528 LABOR/MANAGEMENT RELATIONS. Covers the general applicable concepts in the evolving field of public labor-management relations, recent developments in public employee relations, review of pertinent federal, state and local laws and court decisions, the art of labor negotiations and handling of public employee grievances; comparisons of labor relations in the private and public sectors. 3 credits PUA 531 GROUP PROCESSES AND LEADERSHIP. Small and large group processes, including role theory, communication techniques, types of leadership, aspects of decision-making, group maintenance and development as ongoing functions of group dynamics. (Also listed as Business Administration 531.) 3 credits Graduate Bulletin PUA 532 GOVERNMENT, BUSINESS AND SOCIETY. An analysis of the major issues with important ramifica- tions for public and private administrators, such as environmental concern, equal opportunity requirements, unionism and collective, bargaining, white collar crime, and ethics in government and business. (Also listed as Business Administration 532.) 3 credits PUA 533 PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION. A comprehensive review of the principles and practices of personnel administration. The course will cover the legal, professional and ethical standards of public and private personnel systems including: selection, motivation, labor relations, labor law, equal employment opportunity, merit systems and job performance evaluation. Students will learn the basic elements of job training classification, job enrichment and development, testing, human relations, disciplinary matters, and contract negotiation on the rights and duties of employees and managers. (Also listed as Business Administration 533.) 3 credits PUA 534 BUDGET MANAGEMENT. Covers all major aspects of budgeting: the public budget cycle and process; income and revenue, projection of receipts and expendi- tures; budget systems, objectives, outcomes, programs, activities and the line item budget. Emphasis will be on the role of the budget as the central tool of management planning, execution and control of public programs. Students will learn how to prepare a budget, balance ac- counts, control federal funds and other special funds. In addition, budget approval, administration and control will be examined. Prerequisites: Economics 221 and 222. 3 credits Graduate Bulletin PUA 535 PUBLIC PROGRAM PLANNING. The design and management of governmental administrative systems. Special attention is given to systems theory, methods of systems analysis, communications, management controls and methods of program evaluation. 3 credits PUA 536 SELECTED TOPICS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION. Includes areas of special and current interest in public administration. Individual topics will be announced at the beginning of each semester. Prerequisite: Public Administration 500. 3 credits PUA 600 THESIS. A comprehensive written research project in the field of the student’s concentration, planned and executed under the guidance of a thesis committee and subject to its approval. Before credit is granted, the student must successfully orally defend the thesis before a review committee. Prerequisites: 15 graduate credits including Public Administration 500 and 526. 3 credits