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Graduate College

Graduate CollegeCalendar(Refer also to the 'University Calendar')

First Semester 2000-2001,Fall 2000August 21, Monday

Class work beginsSeptember 1, Friday

Last day to file a diploma applicationSeptember 1, Friday

Applications for graduate credit for graduat-ing seniors due

November 3, FridayFINAL DRAFT copy of dissertations, the-ses and reports due

November 3, FridayApplication for admission to spring candi-dacy due for doctoral and Ed.S. candidates

November 17, FridayRESULTS of doctoral, Ed.S., and Plan I, PlanI I or Plan III master's FINAL EXAMINATIONSdue

December 1, FridayFINAL COPIES of dissertations, thesesand reports due by fall candidates

December 10, SundayGraduate College Hooding Convocation

December 15, FridayClass work ends

Second Semester2000-2001, Spring 2001January 16, Tuesday

Class work beginsJanuary 26, Friday

Last day to file a diploma applicationJanuary 26, Friday

Applications for graduate credit for gradu-ating seniors due

March 30, FridayFINAL DRAFT copy of dissertations, the-ses and reports due

April 13, FridayRESULTS of doctoral, Ed.S., and Plan I,Plan II or Plan III master's FINAL EXAMI-NATIONS due

April 27, FridayFINAL COPIES of dissertations, thesesand reports due by spring candidates

April 27, FridayApplication for admission to fall candidacydue for doctoral and Ed.S. candidates

May 11, FridayClass work ends

May 11, FridayGraduate College Hooding Convocation

May 12, SaturdayUniversity Commencement

Sumner 2001Regular 8-Week SummerSessionJune 11, Monday

Class work beginsJune 15, Friday

Last day to file a diploma applicationJune 15, Friday


June 22, FridayFINAL DRAFT copy of dissertations, the-ses and reports due

July 6, FridayRESULTS of doctoral, Ed.S., and Plan I, PlanI I or Plan III master's FINAL EXAMINATIONSdue

July 20, FridayFINAL COPIES of dissertations, thesesand reports due by summer candidates

August 3, FridayGraduate College Hooding Convocation

August 3, FridayClass work ends

Second Semester 2001-2002Spring 2002January 14, Monday

Class work beginsJanuary 25, Friday

Last day to file a diploma applicationJanuary 25, Friday

Applications for graduate credit for gradu-ating seniors due

March 29, FridayFINAL DRAFT copy of dissertations, thesesand reports due

April 12, FridayRESULTS of doctoral, Ed.S., and Plan I,Plan II or Plan III master's FINAL EXAMI-NATIONS due

April 26, FridayFINAL COPIES of dissertations, thesesand reports due by spring candidates

April 26, FridayApplication for admission to fall candidacydue for doctoral and Ed.S. candidates

May 10, FridayClass work ends

May 10, FridayGraduate College Hooding Convocation

May 11, SaturdayUniversity Commencement

SessionJune 10, Monday

Class work beginsJune 14, Friday

Last day to file a diploma applicationJune 14, Friday


June 21, FridayFINAL DRAFT copy of dissertations, the-ses and reports due

July 5, FridayRESULTS of doctoral, Ed.S., and Plan I,Plan II or Plan III master's FINAL EXAMI-NATIONS due

July 19, FridayFINAL COPIES of dissertations, thesesand reports due by summer candidates

August 2, FridayGraduate College Hooding Convocation

August 2, FridayClass work ends

Summer 2002First Semester 2001-2002, Regular 8-Week SummerFall 2001August 20, Monday

Class work beginsAugust 31, Friday

Last day to file a diploma applicationAugust 31, Friday


November 2, FridayFINAL DRAFT copy of dissertations, the-ses and reports due

November 2, FridayApplication for admission to spring candi-dacy due for doctoral and Ed.S. candi-dates

November 16, FridayRESULTS of doctoral, Ed.S., and Plan I,Plan II or Plan III master's FINAL EXAMI-NATIONS due

November 30, FridayFINAL COPIES of dissertations, theses andreports due by fall candidates

December 9, SundayGraduate College Hooding Convocation

December 14, FridayClass work ends

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Wayne Powell, Ph.D., DeanAI Carlozzi Ed.D., Associate DeanCraig Satterfield, Ed.D., Director of

Student Academic ServicesJohn D. Berry, M.A., M.L.S.,

Assistant Director of StudentAcademic Services

Michael Heppler, M.Ed., AssistantDirector of Student AcademicServices

The Graduate College is the hub ofadvanced study, research and creativityat Oklahoma State University. Facultyand students share an obligation toachieve greater knowledge and topresent it to the scholarly community.Research is best done in an atmospherewhere common goals exist. An esprit decorps exists in the OSU academic com-munity where the goals are to maintainregional and national recognition, toprovide an exciting research environment where students and faculty canmake significant contributions to thestore of knowledge, and to encourageeach individual to reach his or her poten-tial.

For additional information, the Gradu-ate College may be reached at:Phone: 1-405-744-6368 or

1-800-227-GRADFAX: 405-744-0355E-Mail:[email protected]: http://www.osu-ours.okstate.edu/

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Organization of theGraduate College

The Graduate College administers regu-lations and standards specified and estab-lished by the Graduate Faculty. The Gradu-

ate Faculty Council is elected by theGraduate Faculty to work with the deanof the Graduate College in developmentand administration of policy. The Gradu-ate Faculty Council is the executivecommittee of the Graduate Faculty. Itformulates and reviews policies con-cerning with the conduct of graduatestudy at OSU. All new policies are re-ferred to the Graduate Faculty Council orthe general Graduate Faculty for approval.

All departmental requests for permis-sion to offer advanced degrees are re-ferred to the Graduate Faculty Councilfor recommendation.

All requests for waiver of any rules orregulations as listed in the Catalog mustbe in the form of petitions to the dean ofthe Graduate College. A supporting letterfrom the major adviser is also required.

Graduate CouncilMembersWayne Powell, ChairPeter Moretti, Vice-ChairGroup I -Biological Sciences

James WebsterBrian KahnThomas Lynch

Group II---HumanitiesElizabeth GrubgeldLisa LewisSusan Garzon

Group Ill--Physical Sciences andTechnologyWilliam WardePaul WesthausGaryYoung

Group l V--Social SciencesJoe WeberDavid KnottnerusMaureen Nemecek

Group V-Teacher EducationSteve EdwardsL. Nan RestineAdrienne Hyle

Research at OklahomaState University

Research, a critical dimension of themission of the University, is vital to thegrowth, health and progress of the state,the region and the nation.

Over the last several years, nationalattention has turned to economic devel-opment. This renewed emphasis oneconomic development and high tech-nology has been spurred by the ad-vances made by the Asian and Europeaneconomic communities.

OSU is deeply involved in meeting thischallenge. In recent years, significantstrides have been taken in developingprograms at the cutting edge of technol-

ogy and basic research. The progressmade by the establishment of the NobleResearch Center for Agriculture andRenewable Natural Resources, the Foodand Agricultural Products Research andTechnology Center, the Center for LaserResearch, the robotics and automatedmanufacturing laboratories, and thebiotechnology programs underscore theUniversity's commitment to find solutionsto pressing problems.

The Environmental Institute was estab-lished at OSU to stimulate, coordinate andpromote interdisciplinary research andeducation related to the natural environ-ment. The Institute administers the activi-ties of the University Center for EnergyResearch, the University Center for WaterResearch, the Spatial and EnvironmentalInformation Clearinghouse, and the environ-mental sciences graduate program. Moreinformation about the Institute and itsactivities is available on the Internet(http://www.seic.okstate.edu/envinst/).

The University Center for EnergyResearch (UCER) encourages researchand education in the fields of energydevelopment, production, transmission,use, conservation and pollution. Theseareas are supported by a campus re-search grant program, fellowships, coor-dination of multidisciplinary projects, andtransfer of information regarding re-search and educational opportunities,and results via publications, presenta-tions and seminars.

The University Center for Water Re-search (UCWR)encourages research andeducation on national, state and local waterissues. Support is provided through tworesearch grant programs, fellowships, coor-dination of multidiscip-linary projects, andtransfer of information regarding researchand educational opportunities via publica-tion of newsletters, reports and specialpublications, and sponsorship of seminars.

The Spatial and Environmental Informa-tion Clearinghouse (SEIC)acts as an infor-mation link serving OSU researchers andthe citizens of Oklahoma. Using World WideWeb and WAIS interfaces, SEIC provides auser-friendly method of locating and retriev-ing local (Oklahoma) and world-wide spatialand environmental data sets. Accessible onthe Internet (http://www.seic.okstate.edu/),the SEIC home page allows the useraccess to information and data on theEnvironmental Institute and SEIC, Okla-homa and the nation. SEIC also providessearch and retrieval services for re-searchers on the OSU campus andthroughout the state.

The Center for Laser and PhotonicsResearch (CLPR)conducts cutting-edgeresearch in critical new laser andphotonicstechnologies. Its national andinternational reputation is based on itsleadership in lasers in basic science, indus-try, medicine, photonics and other

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high-tech arenas. The Center provides afocal point of expertise for the support ofhigh-technology industries, researchlaboratories and medical institutions inOklahoma and around the country. Fac-ulty are involved in a broad spectrum ofresearch activities including blue-lightemitting semi-conducting lasers, devel-opment of an optoelectronic THz beamsystem, construction of a group-velocitymatched ultrashort pulse nonlinear fre-quency conversion schemes, develop-ment of the first self-starting and self-mode-locking titanium-sapphire laser,research and development in laser-induced holographic gratings in rare-earth doped glasses and dynamic lightscattering studies of colloidal suspen-sions. The efforts of the Center promotestate-of-the-art education for tomorrow'sscientists, engineers and technicians,provide important new research inemerging interdisciplinary areas andsignificantly increase state and nationalhigh technology bases. New directionsin the Center for Laser and PhotonicsResearch involve a statewide,multidisciplinary clean room user facilityfor advanced technology materials anddevice processing and fabrication, abiophotonics initiative to link lasers andphotonics to medical research and thehealth community, and the developmentof a new photonics advanced degreeprogram, designed to attract high-qualitystudents to OSU physics, chemistry andelectrical engineering departments andbetter prepare them for the job marketthrough interdisciplinary academic andresearch programs.

The Telecommunications Center hasestablished the University as a worldleader in telecommunications technol-ogy and has enhanced OSU's ability todisseminate research results.

Major research affiliations exist with theNational Center for Groundwater Research,Oak Ridge Associated Universities andNational Laboratories, and the OklahomaMedical Research Foundation. Researchfacilities exist within each of the academiccolleges. Well-equipped laboratories, teach-ing and diagnostic facilities, and variousresource centers provide an excellent envi-ronment for creative scholarly research.

At the College of Osteopathic Medicinein biomedical research, one of the largestareas of focus is in the area of neuro-sciences with projects ongoing in the areasof artificial vision, pain perception andmechanisms of actions of neural actingdrugs. Work in this area also includesprojects on Alzheimer's and Parkinson'sdiseases and the modulation of cellularimmune responses by drugs of abuse.

Other areas of interest include arthritis,alcoholism/alcohol metabolism, reproduc-tive endocrinology, kidney physiology andpathogenic free-living amoebae in Okla-

homa waters. Additionally, an AviationMedicine Research and Training Facilityis currently under construction that willhouse multi-person hypo-and hyperbaricchambers used to study the effects ofhigh altitudes on human physiology orthe uses of hyperbarics in the treatmentof several diseases such as burns, can-cer and diabetes.

In clinical research, the College spon-sors a variety of clinical research pro-grams through its Department of Psychia-try and Behavioral Sciences and theOklahoma Area Health Education Cen-ter. Included are a laboratory and fieldstudy on psychological factors in cardio-vascular disease, effects of complianceto home self breast exams, prevention ofalcoholism, drug abuse, suicide, type IIdiabetes and a computerized hometreatment system for patients recoveringfrom traumatic brain injuries.University Research Council. The Uni-versity Research Council operates toassure proper consideration of researchprojects that are multidisciplinary innature and to provide a mechanism forconsideration of administrative problemsand policies. The Council serves as anadvisory group on all research mattersfor the president of the University. ThisCouncil is composed of the vice-presi-dent for research, a representative of theFaculty Council, a representative fromSigma Xi, the director of Grants and Con-tracts Financial Administration, the direc-tor of Computing and Information Ser-vices, the associate project director ofEPSCOR, the dean of libraries, the direc-tor of Federal Relations, and the re-search directors of the various colleges.

AccreditationOklahoma State University is accred-

ited by the North Central Association(NCA) of Colleges and Schools. Pro-grams within the colleges are also ac-credited by other agencies. (The NCAmay be reached at 30 N. LaSalle Street,Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60601, phone(800) 621-7440.)

In the College of Agricultural Sci-ences and Natural Resources, the for-estry program is accredited by the Soci-ety of American Foresters. The land-scape architecture program (Bachelor ofLandscape Architecture) is accreditedby the American Society of LandscapeArchitects. The landscape contractingprogram is certified by the Association ofLandscape Contractors of America. Inaddition, the College's teacher educa-tion program in agricultural education isaccredited by the Oklahoma State De-partment of Education, and the Okla-homa State Department of Vocational-Technical Education.

In the College of Arts and Sciences,the medical technology program is ac-credited by the National AccreditingAssociation of Clinical Laboratory Sci-ence; the chemistry program is accred-ited by the American Chemical Society;the Ph.D. program in history is accreditedby the American Historical Association;the School of Journalism and Broadcast-ing as well as the programs in advertis-ing, broadcast journalism, news editorial,and public relations are accredited bythe Accrediting Council on Education forJournalism and Mass Communications;the music program is accredited by theNational Association of Schools of Mu-sic, the theater department by the Na-tional Association of Schools of Theater;and the public administration program inthe Department of Political Science isaccredited by the National Association ofSchools of Public Administration. In theDepartment of Psychology, the doctoralprogram in clinical psychology is ac-credited by the American PsychologicalAssociation. The communication sciencesand disorders program is accredited by theAmerican Speech-Language-HearingAsso-ciation and the Oklahoma Speech-HearingAssociation.

All programs in the College of BusinessAdministration are fully accredited by theAmerican Assembly of Collegiate SchoolsofBusiness (AACSB)-the International Asso-ciation for Management Education. TheSchool of Accounting has separate accredi-tation by this body.

I n the College of Education, the aviationprograms are accredited by the FederalAviation Administration. OSU was the firstuniversity in Oklahoma with a program thatreceived this designation. The counselingpsychology and school psychology Ph.D.programs are accredited by the AmericanPsychological Association. The leisurestudies program is accredited by the Na-tional Recreation and Park Association andthe American Association for Leisure andRecreation, with accredited options in lei-sure service management and therapeuticrecreation. All professional education pro-grams are accredited by the National Coun-cil for Accreditation of Teacher Education,the Oklahoma State Board of Education andthe North Central Association of Collegesand Schools. Technical and industrial edu-cation is accredited by the Oklahoma StateDepartment of Vocational-Technical Educa-tion.

In the College of Engineering, Architec-

ture and Technology, bachelor's degreeprograms are accredited by nationally recog-nized accreditation organizations. Programsin aerospace engineering (an option inmechanical engineering), architecturalengineering, biosystems engineering,chemical engineering, civil engineering,electrical engineering, industrial engineer-ing and management, and mechanical


Research CentersAgronomy Research Station Rural Route, Perkins, OK 74059 547-2385

Caddo Research Station P.O. Box 42, Fort Cobb, OK 73038 643-2501Eastern Research Station Rt. 1, Box 65, Haskell, OK 74436 918-482-3822IIrrigation Research Station Route 1, Box 15, Altus, OK 73521 482-3459Kiamichi Forestry Research Station Rt. 1, Box 228, Idabel, OK 74745 286-5175Marvin Klemme Research Station RR 1, Bessie, OK 73622 331-8171North Central Research Station Box 141, Lahoma, OK 73754 796-2447Oklahoma Fruit Research Station Rt 2, Box 1030, Perkins, OK 74059 547-2672Oklahoma Pecan Research Station Sparks, OK 74869

Send mail to Perkins547-2672

Oklahoma Vegetable Research Station 13711 S. Mingo Rd, Bixby, OK 74008 918-369-2441Panhandle Research Station At. 1, Box 86M, Goodwell, OK 73939 918-369-2441Sandyland Research Station Mangum, OK 73554

Send mail to Altus482-3459

South Central Research Station Rt. 3, Box 9, Chickasha, OK 73018 224-4476Southwest Agronomy Research Station Tipton, OK 73570

Send mail to Altus482-3459

U.S. Southern Great Plains Field StationWes Watkins Agricultural Research &

2000 18th St., Woodward, OK 73801 256-7449

Extension Center Box 128, Lane, OK 74555 889-7343

Agricultural Experiment Station 139 Agricultural Hall 744-5398Agronomy Research StationCenter for Aerospace Education

At. 5, Box 150, Stillwater, OK 74075 624-7036

Services ProjectCenter for Applications of Remote

300 North Cordell 744-7015

Sensing 213 Scott 744-5178Center for Environmental Education 408 Classroom Building 744-7233Center for International Trade Development 204 Center for Intl Trade Development 744-7693Center for Laser & Photonics Research 413 Noble Research Center 744-6575Center for Local Government Technology 308 Center for Intl Trade Development 744-6049Center for Sensors and Sensor Technologies 151 Physical Sciences I I 744-3726Crystal Growth Laboratory 145Physical Science 744-5796Ecotoxicology Research Laboratory 426 Life Science West 744-5551Educational Technology Center 002 Willard Hall 744-7124

lectron Microscopy Laboratory 020 Veterinary Medicine 744-6765Electronics Laboratory 398 Cordell South 744-5716Engineering Energy Laboratory 216 Engineering South 744-5157Environmental Institute 003 Life Science East 744-9994Human Nutrition CenterHuman Resources Development

425 Human Environmental Sciences 744-5040

Center 204 Willard 744-6275'I ndustrial Assessment CenterManufacturing Processes and

322 Engineering North 744-6055

Materials Center 1724 W. Tyler, Stillwater, OK 74074 744-7375Mass Spectrometry Laboratory 025 Physical Science 744-5937,Math and Reading Center 102 Willard 744-7119Micro Raman Facility 145 Physical Science 744-5807NMR400 MHz Laboratory 013 Physical Science 744-7999NMR Oklahoma Statewide Shared Facility 005 Physical Science 744-5394NMR Solids Laboratory 005 Physical Science 744-5934NMR Solutions LaboratoryNoble Research Center for Agriculture

012 Physical Science 744-5950

and Renewable Natural ResourcesOklahoma Center for Integrated

139 Agricultural Hall 744-5398

Design and Manufacturing 203 Engineering North 744-6991Plant Disease Diagnostic Laboratory 110 Noble Research Center 744-5643Real-Time Distributed Systems LabRecombinant DNA/Protein

413 Engineering South 744-5900

Resource Facility 349 Noble Research Center 744-9327University Center for Energy Research 003 Life Science East 744-9996University Center for Water Research 003 Life Science East 744-9996Veterinary Medical Research Program 308 Veterinary Medicine 744-6663Veterinary Research Station 139 Agricultural Hall 744-5398Web Handling Research Center 1724 W. Tyler, Stillwater, OK 74074 744-7375

engineering are accredited by the Engi-neering Accreditation Commission (EAC)of the Accreditation Board for Engineer-ing and Technology, Inc. (ABET). Pro-grams in construction managementtechnology, electronics technology, fireprotection and safety technology, andmechanical engineering technology areaccredited by the Technology Accredita-tion Commission (TAC) of the Accredita-tion Board for Engineering and Technol-ogy, Inc. (ABET). The program in archi-tecture is accredited by the NationalArchitectural Accrediting Board (NAAB).

Programs culminating in a B.S. in theCollege of Human Environmental Sci-ences are accredited by specializedagencies. The Foundation for InteriorDesign Education Research (FIDER) hasaccredited the undergraduate interiordesign program. The pre-production andthe production management apparelcurricula has received approval from theAmerican Apparel Manufacturer's Asso-ciation (AAMA). The Child DevelopmentLaboratory is licensed by the state ofOklahoma Department of Human Ser-vices (OHS) and has received a Two StarDifferential Quality Certification fromOHS. The Child Development Lab is alsoaccredited by the accrediting branch ofthe National Association for the Educa-tion of Young Children (NAEYC). Programapproval has been granted to the earlychildhood education program by theOklahoma State Board df Education. TheAmerican Association of Marriage andFamily Therapists (AAMFT) has accred-ited the master's program in marriageand family therapy. The commission onAccreditation/Approval for DieteticsEducation (CAADE) of the AmericanDietetic Association has approved theDidactic Programming Dietetics (DPD)and accredited the post-baccalaureateDietetic Internship Program (DI). TheSchool of Hotel and Restaurant Adminis-tration is accredited by the AccreditationCommission for Programs in HospitalityAdministration (ACPHA). The B.S. in theCollege of Human Environmental Sci-ences is accredited by the Council forAccreditation of the American Associa-tion of Family and Consumer Sciences.

The College of Veterinary Medicine isfully accredited by the American Veteri-nary Medical Association. The OklahomaAnimal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory isaccredited by the American Associationof Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticiansand the Boren Veterinary Medical Teach-ing Hospital is accredited by the Ameri-can Animal Hospital Association.

Programs at OSU's branch campuseshave also received accreditation fromnational agencies. The OSU College ofOsteopathic Medicine is accredited by theBureau of Professional Education of theAmerican Osteopathic Association.


OSU-Oklahoma City is accredited bythe Commission on Institutions of HigherEducation of the North Central Associa-tion of Colleges and Schools. In addition,other programs are accredited or certi-fied by the following institutions: Okla-homa Drug and Alcohol ProfessionalCounselors Association, National Asso-ciation for the Education of Young Chil-dren, Rehabilitative Services for Deafand Hearing Impaired, State Health De-partment for Emergency Medical Techni-cians, Council on Law EnforcementEducation and Training, National Leaguefor Nursing, Oklahoma Board of NursingAccreditation Commission, and Ameri-can Veterinary Medical Association.

OSU-Okmulgee is accredited by theCommission on Institutions of HigherEducation of the North Central Associa-tion of Colleges and Schools. In addition,programs in automotive service technol-ogy and automotive body technology arenationally certified by the National Auto-motive Technicians Education Founda-tion, Inc. (NATEF). The dietetic technol-ogy program is accredited by the Ameri-can Dietetic Association.

Refer to the appropriate college sec-tions in the Catalog for further informationon accreditation of specific programs.

Services at OSU

LibraryThe Oklahoma State University Library

contains more than 5.5 million books,documents, and microforms, and about17,000 serials. The open-stack arrange-ment of books and periodicals and thecomputer-assisted literature search andretrieval system support the on-goingacademic and research programs. Thelibrary contains a complete set of U.S.patents and is a regional depository ofthe federal government. Graduatestudents are entitled to a 120 day check-out period for books, and can use theinterlibrary services.

Computing andInformation Services

Computing and Information Services(CIS) is the central provider of computing,data networking, and telephone servicesfor Oklahoma State University. CIS alsoprovides a variety of other importantservices to the campus including com-puter training, publications, programmingsupport for institutional information sys-tems, desktop computing support on site,and a comprehensive Help Desk.

The CIS Help Desk, serving more than4,000 customers each month, providesdiagnostic support and remedial assis-tance by phone, by electronic mail [email protected], or in person at113 Math Sciences.

All OSU students are given computeraccess and electronic mail upon enroll-ment. OSU's extensive data communica-tions network provides interfaces toOneNet, MIDnet, the Internet, and the WorldWide Web.

CIS supports eight remote computingfacilities in various locations aroundcampus with more than 400 microcom-puters. A SUN Workstation cluster islocated in 113 Engineering South.

The central mainframe computer atOSU is an IBM 9672-R32 EnterpriseServer operating MVS/ESA and VM/ESA.Two time-sharing systems, TSO andCMS, are available on the mainframe.CIS also has a DEC System 3000-600VMS and a DEC 2100A-4/275 RISCDIGITAL UNIX machine.

Additional information about CIS andcomputing at Oklahoma State Universitycan be found on the Internet(home.okstate.edu). It is updated frequentlywith timely announcements.

Living AccommodationsFrom high-rise residence halls to single-

dwelling apartments, OSU has all types ofhousing to meet many preferences. Wentzresidence hall is designated for studentsneeding year round housing (12 months).This 10 story air-conditioned building offerssingle and doubleoccupancy, with prioritygiven to single graduate students. Wentzalso offers room computer network access.Stout is an upper-class residence hall forstudents needing housing for the aca-demic year (nine months). This four storynon-air-conditioned hall offers inexpen-sive single occupancy. Optional mealplans are offered in neighboring cafete-rias. Other amenities include an openvisitation policy, extensive study spaceand parking adjacent to the hall.

University Apartments are availableprimarily to married and graduate stu-dents and on a limited basis to juniorsand seniors. The apartment complexfeatures two-bedroom units. To be eli-gible, the student must be a full-timestudent (nine credit hours per semester)or be enrolled in six credit hours and beemployed by the university 50 percent ofthe time.

To apply for either housing service, anapplication and deposit must be filedwith the appropriate office. For furtherinformation, contact the Office of Resi-dential Life or University Apartments.Early application is suggested.

Students with ChildrenInformation on child care in the

Stillwater community is available at thefollowing locations on campus:Family Resource Center-719 N. WalnutNontraditional Student Services-060

Student Union, Marie Basler, Coordi-nator

Adult Student Organization-045 Student)Union

Health CareEvery student enrolled at OSU is

eligible for health care at the UniversityHealth Center. Four agencies serve theUniversity community to provide a widerange of mental health services. Low-cost life and health insurance is alsoavailable.

RecreationIntellectual exercising involves com-

plete development of the mind, body andspirit. Opportunities for students to usetheir free time include concerts, lectures,films, and other media forms. Many stu-dent organizations function to enhancethe educational experience of the stu-dent. The Colvin Physical EducationCenter offers a wide variety of organizedand informal recreational activities in-cluding intramural sports of many types.

The Student Union offers a host ofprograms and services. The facilitiesinclude a complete food service, a the-ater, hotel, game rooms, lounges andmeeting rooms, bookstores, diversespecialty shops, banking facilities and atravel agency.

Graduate StudentAssociation

The goal of the Graduate StudentAssociation is to improve all aspects ofgraduate education and graduate stu-dent life at OSU. The Association hasrepresentatives from each departmentoffering a graduate degree program.Members are nominated by the depart-ment heads with membership conferredby the dean of the Graduate College.Each representative is appointed for aterm of one year if the student is in goodacademic standing and is enrolled in atleast two credit hours.


Financial Aid

Tuition and FeesRefer to the section on "Costs."

Tuition Waiver Policy forGraduate Assistants andSpouses

The University will waive the nonresi-dent portion of tuition for graduate assis-tants who are enrolled full-time and whoare employed at least one-fourth time forthe entire semester in research or in-struction related to their degree pro-grams.

The nonresident tuition for summerwill be waived even if the student is notemployed as a graduate assistant for thatperiod if the student held an assistantshipfor the preceding spring semester.

LA spouse of a nonresident student

mployed as a graduate assistant for atleast one-quarter time, is also eligible fora nonresident tuition waiver.

Teaching andResearchAsistantships

The University awards numerousteaching and research assistantships

with competitive stipends. Fellowship

oopportunities are available through sev-eral programs. Service expected and thenumber of hours of graduate work a

student may take are governed by theterms of the appointment. Applications

should be addressed to the head of thedepartment in which the appointment isdesired.

In-state Tuition WaiverScholarships

This award is also referred to as thegeneral fee waiver.

Eligibility: U.S. citizen or permanentresident; regular admission to a graduatedegree program; cumulative grade-point

average greater than 3.00.Application: Successful completion of

the Free Application for Federal StudentAid (FAFSA) annually (packet available

in Office of Student Financial Aid, 110Hanner Hall); apply directly to academic

departments.Award: Varies; awards granted by

semester.Deadline: Contact department for

deadline.

OSU FoundationGraduate Fellowships

Eligibility: Grade-point averagegreater than 3.50; acceptance into agraduate degree program; no prior workcompleted on the particular degreebeing sought.

Application: Nominations are made bythe student's department head.

Award Variable.Deadline: Variable.

Oklahoma Tuition AidGrant (Need Based)

Eligibility: Oklahoma resident; enrolledin a graduate degree program; makingsatisfactory progress toward a degree.

Application: Successful completion ofthe Free Application for Federal StudentAid (FAFSA). Grants administered andawarded by Oklahoma State Regents forHigher Education.

Award Varies according to need.Deadline: Priority deadline is February

1 for consideration for the subsequent fallsemester.

Minority Doctoral StudyGrant Program

The Oklahoma State Regents forHigher Education have set aside specialfunds to underwrite assistance programsfor minority graduate students who arestudying in public higher educationinstitutions in Oklahoma with collegeteaching as a career objective. TheDoctoral Study Grant Program is for stu-dents pursuing the doctoral degree witha commitment to teach in Oklahomacolleges and universities. For furtherinformation, contact the Oklahoma StateRegents for Higher Education, P.O. Box54009, Oklahoma City, OK 74154-2054.

Minority Tuition WaiversAs part of a social justice policy en-

acted by the Oklahoma State Regents forHigher Education, minority nonresidentgraduate students are eligible for awaiver of their nonresident tuitionwhether or not they hold departmentalassistantships. Eligible applicants shouldcontact the associate dean or director ofstudent academic services in the Gradu-ate College prior to the beginning ofeach semester.

Presidential Fellowshipsfor Water, Energy and theEnvironment

These awards are offered for doctorallevel study and research in the areas ofwater resources, energy resources andenvironmental issues. Focus areas in-clude, but are not limited to: resourcedevelopment, production, use and man-agement; biodiversity; innovative tech-nology development; risk analysis andmanagement; policy development andanalysis; pollution prevention, assess-ment, reduction and clean-up. Currentstipends are $19,200 annually and maycontinue up to three years.

To receive additional informationconcerning the fellowship program,contact the Environmental Institute, 003Life Science East, Oklahoma State Uni-versity, Stillwater, OK 74078.

Student EmploymentUniversity Placement provides assis-

tance to OSU students seeking part-timeemployment. Students are informed ofjob opportunities on campus and in theStillwater community. Applications areavailable in 360 Student Union. Jobs oncampus usually offer 12 to 20 hours ofwork per week in clerical, technical, foodservice, or general labor positions. Rateof pay and work schedules vary.

Miscellaneous Sources ofFinancial Aid1. Electronic data bases that may have

information are:Community of Science (COS), data-

bases of research information, includ-ing funding opportunities. COS can beaccessed via the Internet (http://www.cos.com).

Federal Information Exchange, Inc.(FEDIX), an on-line data base of govern-ment information for colleges, universi-ties and other organizations. FEDIX canbe accessed via the Internet (http://web.fie.com/). ScienceandTechnologyInformation System (STIS), an electronicdissemination system that provides fast,easy access to National Science Founda-tion information and publications. STIScan be accessed via the Internet (http://www.nsf.gov).

2. University and public libraries have information on federal, state and privatesources of aid. Factors other thanfinancial need are often taken intoaccount.

3. Many companies and labor unionshave programs to help defray the costof advanced education for their em-ployees or members of their families.


4.Students should check foundations,religious organizations, fraternities orsororities, town or city clubs, commu-nity and civic organizations such asthe American Legion, YMCA, 4-HClubs, Kiwanis, Jaycees, Chamber ofCommerce, and the Masonic Lodge.

5.Organizations connected with astudent's field of interest often providescholarships. These organizationsmay be listed in the U.S. Departmentof Labor's Occupational OutlookHandbook, or a student can often findoutmore about these by contacting facultymembers in the major field.

DepartmentalScholarships

These awards are controlled by spe-cific departments or those which requirenomination from the department on be-half of the student. Individual depart-ments may know if particular awards orscholarships are available in the disci-pline.

National Fellowships1.Fulbright-Contact Office of Interna-

tional Programs, 307 Center for Inter-national Trade Development, 405-744-6535.

2. National Science Foundation-Con-tact Office of University Research Ser-vices, 001 Life Science East, 405-744-9991.

Oklahoma StateUniversity Loans

OSU provides opportunities for stu-dents who need financial assistance.These funds are available to studentswho meet the eligibility requirements ofthe various programs and are makingsatisfactory progress in their collegework. The Short-term Loan programprovides up to a maximum of $200 persemester for the purpose of meetingeducationally-related expenses.

Additional information is available inthe Office of Student Financial Aid in adata base program called FINDS. Addi-ti onally, the Office of University ResearchServices often has information on miscel-laneous forms of financial aid. There isno centralized location for graduatestudent financial aid; therefore, the stu-dent should also contact the referencesection of the library for information.

SpecialPrograms

Certification ProgramsOklahoma State University offers

Oklahoma State Department of Educa-tion-approved post-bachelor's certifica-tion programs for school counselors,psychometrists, reading specialists, andlibrary media specialists. Certification isalso offered in speech and languagepathology and audiology and in specialeducation (emotionally disturbed andlearning disabilities).

Master's degrees are available inmost of these programs and doctoratesare available in many.

Post-master's level certification pro-grams are available in: elementaryschool principal; school superintendent;secondary school principal; schoolpsychologist; and school counselor.

Inquiries concerning any aspect ofthe Teacher Education program shouldbe addressed to the Office of TeacherEducation or the head of the departmentoffering the program.

Off-campus Programs

Research and GraduateEducation Center in Tulsa

Oklahoma State University offersgraduate courses through the Researchand Graduate Education Center (RGEC)in Tulsa. All courses offered by OSUfaculty are considered resident credit fordegrees granted by Oklahoma StateUniversity. Courses offered by the Uni-versity of Oklahoma at the RGEC can beapplied to OSU degree requirements astransfer credit.

The graduate and certification pro-grams that Oklahoma State Universityoffers through the RGEC are:College of Arts and SciencesM.S. in Computer ScienceM.A. in English

Teaching English as a Second Lan-guage

College of Business AdministrationM.S. in AccountingMaster of Business AdministrationM.S. in EconomicsM.S. in Management Information Sys-

tems/Accounting Information Systems

College of EducationM.S. in Applied Behavioral Studies

Community CounselingEmotionally DisturbedGifted and TalentedLearning Disabilities

M.S. in Curriculum and InstructionCurriculum/SupervisionElementary EducationReading

Certification Program in EducationalAdministration

Certification Program for School Superin-tendent

M.S. in Occupational and AdultEducation

Adult and Continuing EducationHuman Resources DevelopmentVocational Education

M.S. in Trade and Industrial EducationCollege of Engineering, Architecture

and TechnologyM.S. in Chemical EngineeringM.S. in Civil Engineering

Construction Engineering andManagement

Environmental and Water ResourceEngineering

Geotechnical EngineeringTransportation Engineering

M.S. in Electrical EngineeringM.S. in Engineering and Technology

ManagementM.S. in Environmental EngineeringM.S. in Industrial Engineering and Man-

agementM.S. in Mechanical EngineeringInterdisciplinaryM.S. in Environmental ScienceM.S. in Natural and Applied Sciences

Aviation and Space SciencesM.S. in Telecommunications Manage-

mentPrior to enrollment in RGEC courses,

students should secure approval fromtheir advisers concerning the appropri-ateness of any courses relative to thedegree objective.

Off-campus Program in 1Engineering

A master's degree in engineering mabe obtained with all course requirementsbeing met at off-campus centers of Okla-homa State University, the University ofTulsa, and the University of Oklahoma. Ailleast one-half of the hours needed mustconsist of courses taught by GraduateFaculty members of Oklahoma StateUniversity. The remainder of the hoursmay be made up of transfer credits fromthe University of Oklahoma earned oncampus or at its off-campus centers and/


or the University of Tulsa, and a maxi-mum of eight hours of transfer creditsfrom other institutions with approvedgraduate programs. All other require-ments of the regular master's degree, asoutlined in the Catalog, must be met.

Such a master's degree has the samedesignations as the one earned on-campus, except that the transcript willshow the wording "Off-campus."

Extension CreditCourses offered through the extension

mode are considered equivalent tocourses offered through traditionalformats. Any student wishing to enroll in agraduate-credit course offered throughthis format must make application foradmission to the Graduate College atOSU.

Correspondence CreditOklahoma State University does not

offer graduate courses by correspon-dence and does not accept credit takenby correspondence toward an advanceddegree.

InterdisciplinaryPrograms

Oklahoma State University has aseries of multidisciplinary graduate pro-grams designed to provide students witha breadth of knowledge that is not ordi-narily found in traditional programs. De-scriptions are given below of the follow-ing multidisciplinary programs:

AgricultureEngineering and Technology

ManagementEnvironmental ScienceFood ScienceManufacturing Systems EngineeringManagement Information Systems/

Accounting Information SystemsNatural and Applied Sciences with

programs of study inAviation and Space Sciences

Gerontologyand Graduate Certificate

Interdisciplinary SciencesHealth Care Administration

Natural SciencesPlant ScienceTelecommunications Management

AgricultureThe Master of Agriculture degree is

designed for students interested ingraduate professional training with astrongly applied research orientation.

The degree is offered in the followingareas of emphasis: agricultural econom-ics, agricultural education, agronomy,animal science, entomology, forestry,horticulture and landscape architecture,and plant pathology. The purpose of thisdegree is to provide a program which willgive additional specialization in techni-cal fields as well as increased breadth oftraining.

Students who are interested in work-ing toward the Ph.D. degree should fol-low the regular Master of Science degreeprogram. This program will provide agreater breadth of study than the Masterof Agriculture program. Emphasis will begiven to practical application of the tech-nical aspects of the discipline as well asdiscipline interrelationships. The princi-pal focus, however, is on an appliedresearch concept and a broader pro-gram than is normally available with thespecialized research degree.

A baccalaureate degree in agricultureor a related field is required for admis-sion. The candidate must meet require-ments for acceptance into the GraduateCollege and be recommended by thedepartmental graduate committee re-sponsible for the program.

Environmental ScienceProgram Coordinator Edward T.

Knobbe, Ph.D.The environmental science program

at Oklahoma State University empha-sizes that an understanding of, and solu-tion to, many environmental problemsinvolves the application of skills andknowledge of more than one of the tradi-tional disciplines. Graduate Facultymembers from the agricultural, biologi-cal, physical, or social sciences, educa-tion and engineering join for the purposeof offering graduate programs at themaster's and doctor's levels.

The University has had nine decadesof experience and development in theapplication of scientific knowledge tosociety's problems. Important resourcesfor graduate students are campus re-search and learning institutes and labo-ratories, cooperative programs withpublic and private agencies, and off-campus research and teaching facilities.Many of these are staffed by personneldrawn from more than one discipline,and many serve to address problemswhich are multidisciplinary or interdisci-plinary in scope and solution. The envi-ronmental science degree programs atthe University are designed to utilizethese resources and serve studentswhose interests transcend the traditionaldemarcations of knowledge and whosegoals include the broad understandingsand skills obtained by crossing disciplin-ary lines in the classroom and laboratory.

Graduates from the environmentalscience program are expected to haveskills and knowledge that are applicableto a wide range of research, manage-ment, and planning vocations. Govern-ment, industry, and private consultingfirms offer employment opportunities forenvironmental science graduates.Programs of Study. The breadth ofofferings at Oklahoma State Universityaffords flexibility to the student interestedin specific aspects of the environment. Astudent can design a unique degree planto target a particular focus area thatmeets his or her professional goals. Thestudent's graduate committee assists inthis process to help ensure focus,breadth, and quality of the degree plan.Areas of concentration span a variety ofareas such as political science, geogra-phy, geology, civil and environmentalengineering, recreation, forestry, toxicol-ogy, biology, chemistry, agronomy, andagriculture. The flexibility of this programallows the student to focus on an envi-ronmental topic not normally addressedby a single discipline.The Master of Science Degree. Toobtain the M.S. degree in environmentalscience, a student must complete a 12-hour core curriculum consisting of anenvironmental problem analysis class(ENVIR 5100), an advanced environmen-tal studies course (ENVIR 5300), and onecourse each in social science andphysical science. A minimum of 18 addi-tional credit hours are selected by thestudent and his or her committee andadviser. A thesis completes this 36-hourdegree program. Specific requirementsfor the master's degree can be obtainedfrom the program coordinator.The Doctor of Philosophy Degree. Toobtain the Ph.D. degree in environmentalscience, a student must propose andundertake a minimum of a 60-hour planof study. The plan of study must include aminimum of 36 credit hours of coursework consisting of six hours of a skillcomponent of three credit hours, a doc-toral seminar and 27 credit hours that areselected by the student and his or hercommittee that reflect the biological,social and physical aspects of the con-centration area. In addition, this coursework will include ENVIR 5100 and ENVIR5300 as designated in the M.S. degreerequirements. Research and coursesshould reflect the student's professionalgoals. A dissertation is required andconsists of a minimum of 15 credit hours.Specific requirements for the doctoraldegree can be obtained from the pro-gram coordinator.Admission. To participate in the environ-mental science program, a student mustfirst make application to the GraduateCollege. Application materials specific to


the environmental science programinclude a statement of academic, re-search and professional goals, threeletters of recommendation, completetranscripts, and a Graduate Record Exam( GRE) report. A TOEFL score of at least575 is required of all international stu-dents.

All applications to environmentalscience graduate programs should besubmitted at least 60 days before theopening of the semester for which enroll-ment is first intended. International stu-dents should supply all application mate-rials by March 1 for fall enrollment, andJuly 1 for spring enrollment. The Gradu-ate College will provide the necessaryforms.Financial Assistance. Fee waiver schol-arships are available through the Gradu-ate College for environmental sciencestudents. Such scholarships are avail-able for those who can qualify as Okla-homa residents. Priority is given to minor-ity students, and those who can demon-strate financial need. To be considered,a FAFSA must be completed.

Graduate research assistantships andother funding opportunities are oftenavailable through faculty members par-ticipating in the environmental scienceprogram or through one of the severalresearch institutions or centers on cam-pus. The initial application should specifyan interest in an assistantship.

Additional information about the envi-ronmental science graduate programcan be found on the Internet(www. seic.okstate.edu/envi nst/envisci).

Food ScienceProgram Coordinator Gerald Fitch,

Ph.D.

The following departments participatein the food science program: AgriculturalEconomics, Agronomy, Animal Science,Biochemistry and Molecular Biology,Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering,Horticulture, Microbiology and MolecularGenetics, and Nutritional Sciences.

Food science is an interdisciplinarygraduate program designed to providean opportunity for students to acquirebasic knowledge of food industry encom-passing the biological and physicalsciences. The increasing complexity ofthe problems involved in the production,processing, and utilization of food de-mands increased fundamental knowl-edge to solve these problems. There is agreat demand for personnel with ad-vanced training in the broad area of foodscience to staff research and qualityassurance facilities of industry, universi-ties and the federal government.

Admission Requirements. Admission toeither the Master of Science or Doctor ofPhilosophy degree programs requires anundergraduate major in animal science,biochemistry, dairy science, food sci-ence, human nutrition, microbiology orpoultry science. Students majoring inother curricula may qualify by remedyingspecific undergraduate deficienciesrecognized by the student's graduatecommittee. A student enrolling in a de-gree program must have been acceptedby an adviser prior to official admission.

Manufacturing SystemsEngineeringProgram Coordinator John W.

Nazemetz, Ph.D.

This interdisciplinary master's degreeis designed to address the needs ofmanufacturing managers, particularlythose in small- to medium-size firms, inall aspects of manufacturing systems,including management as well as thehardware aspects of manufacturing.

Jointly sponsored by the schools ofElectrical and Computer Engineering,Industrial Engineering and Management,and Mechanical and Aerospace Engi-neering, this program produces gradu-ates capable of direct contributions in thedesign, selection, and implementation ofup-to-date computerized manufacturingsystems.

To pursue this degree a student en-rolls in one of the three schools listedabove and is advised by a faculty mem-ber in that school. The student's advisorycommittee is composed of members fromeach of the three schools. For moreinformation students should contact theprogram coordinator in the School ofIndustrial Engineering and Management.

Natural and AppliedSciencesAviation and Space Sciences

Program Coordinator SteveMarks, Ed.D.

GerontologyProgram Coordinator Joe Weber,Ph.D.

Interdisciplinary SciencesProgram Coordinator WaynePowell, Ph.D.

Health Care AdministrationProgram Coordinator MikeBranson, Ph.D.

Natural SciencesProgram Coordinator WaynePowell, Ph.D.

The Master of Science in natural andapplied sciences consists of four pro-

grams, each with different specializa-tions designed to address the needs ofstudents with specific interests. The fourare aviation and space sciences, geron-tology, interdisciplinary sciences andnatural sciences. Within interdisciplinarysciences there is a well-defined special-ization in health care administration. Fordetailed information on these programsof study, students should contact theprogram coordinators. Bulletins describ-ing the requirements of each programare also available from the GraduateCollege.Programs of Study. Aviation and SpaceSciences. Students will take a minimumof 11 credit hours of core courses fromresearch, organizational theory, andadministration and management. Theremaining courses, to total a minimum of32 credit hours, will come from themultidisciplinary course list or additionalcourses from the core list. Other coursesmay substitute upon approval from theadvisory committee. Students may selectthe research component-thesis, report,or creative component-with approval ofthe advisory committee. Six credit hoursare allowed for the thesis option and twocredit hours are allowed for the researchreport. Credit hours allowed for the cre-ative component varies.Gerontology. In addition to the generaladmission criteria, students in gerontol-ogy must meet three conditions to beeligible for admission:1.Overall grade-point average of at least

3.00;2.GRE score with a 900 minimum score

(total verbal and quantitative) or anMAT score of at least 35.Gerontology offers two plans to obtain

a master's degree. The first plan requires36 credit hours, including a creativecomponent and/or an internship. Thesecond plan includes a thesis and re-quires a minimum of 33 credit hours,including six hours for the thesis. Thestudent's advisory committee will assistthe student in selecting the courses forthe plan of study which best address thestudent's professional and personalgoals.Gerontology Graduate Certificate. Thegraduate certificate in gerontology, ap-proved by the Oklahoma State Regentsfor Higher Education, will provide docu-mentation that students have completeda program of instruction and educationalexperiences in the field of gerontology atthe graduate level.

Admission into the program is basedon the following criteria:1. Applicants must have met the

University's graduate admission re-quirements and be currently pursuinga master's or doctoral degree from oneof the academic departments at OSU.


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least six different courses of formal

2. A student who has already completeda master's or doctoral degree fromOklahoma State University or anotheraccredited institution would also be

Leligible to complete the gerontologycertificate requirements.3. Students must complete a minimum of21 graduate credit hours involving at

instruction, in addition to three credithours of creative or basic appliedresearch activities related to agingpopulations.Upon satisfactory completion of the

program, students will receive a certifi-cate and a notation on their transcripts.or more information, contact the Gradu-ate College, 202 Whitehurst, or the De-partment of Family Relations and Child

Development, 242 Human Environmen-al Sciences.

Interdisciplinary Sciences. This programis for students who wish to increase theircompetence in a particular thematic area bytaking a series of courses in several disci-plines. This multidisciplinary approach

provides educational opportunities leadingto a variety of careers.

Interdisciplinary sciences consistsof nofewer than three separate fields of study

with at least six hours in each field. No morethan 15 hours may be taken in any onearea. The advisory committee will assist thestudent in formulating the plan of study.

Health Care Administration. Thisspecializa-tion within interdisciplinary sciences isdesigned for individuals who seek to pursuecareer in the field of health care manage-

ment. The program requires students totake core courses in health care administra-

tion and research methods along with aseries of electives selected from applicable

courses in business and social sciences.

tThe multidiscipllinary approach to the healthare administration discipline providesstudents with a unique perspective on

the complex issues facing the profession

tcday.Natural Sciences. This program is forscience teachers and other individuals

who desire a broader program than thatoffered in departmental programs. Theoal of the program is to provide thestudent with a breadth of training in sci-

ence and related areas.To enter the program, the student

should have a minimum of 30 credithours of science, with biological, physi-

cal, and earth sciences represented. Anundergraduate grade-point average of3.00 is required for unqualified admis-sion. Students with a grade-point aver-

age between 2.50 and 3.00 may be admit-ted on a probationary basis.

Particular courses are not specified for the degree; the student's advisory commit-tee assists the student in selecting appro-

priate courses. However, not more thantwo-thirds of the courses for the degreemay be taken in any one of the areas ofbiological, physical, or earth sciences.Financial Assistance. In-state fee waiverscholarships are available on a limitedbasis for eligible students. Interestedstudents should contact the programdirector in the Graduate College. Eligibil-ity criteria include Oklahoma residency,enrollment in residence credit hours,admission into the program, and suc-cessful completion of the FAFSA form forthe academic year in which the studentis seeking aid. The FAFSA packets areavailable in the Office of Student Finan-cial Aid, 110 Hanner Hall.

Plant ScienceProgram Coordinator Arron Guenzi,

Ph.D.

Solutions to current problems in plantscience often require integration ofknowledge from a number of disciplines.The plant science program at OklahomaState University provides the opportunityfor the exceptional Doctor of Philosophystudent to develop an academic andresearch program tailored to his or herindividual interests and needs. Facultyparticipating in this program come fromthe departments of Agronomy, Biochem-istry and Molecular Biology, Botany,Entomology, Forestry, Horticulture andLandscape Architecture, Microbiologyand Molecular Genetics, and Plant Pa-thology. The multidisciplinary nature ofthis program allows students to experi-ence many facets of plant science andaffords them the flexibility to seek em-ployment in a variety of settings in theplant sciences. Students, in consultationwith their graduate committees, developa program in one of three specializationareas (cellular and molecular, organismal,or ecological), but are expected to develop asound foundation across all disciplines ofplant study.Admission Requirements. Applicationfor admission must first be made to theGraduate College. Additional informationrequired by the plant science steeringcommittee includes a statement definingplant science interests, a resume, threeletters of reference, an abstract of theMaster of Science thesis (if applicable),GRE scores (the Advanced Biology GREis also desirable), and a minimum TOEFLof 570 (if applicable). A student must beaccepted by a faculty adviser prior toofficial admission.Financial Assistance. Students seekingfinancial assistance should inquire di-rectly to the department(s) of interestwithin the plant science program.

Steering CommitteeArron C. Guenzi, Plant and Soil SciencesBiao Ding, BotanyAndrew J. Mort, Biochemistry and

Molecular BiologyJack W. Dillwith, EntomologyStephen W. Hallgren, ForestryJeffrey Anderson, Horticulture and

Landscape ArchitectureDavid H. Demezas, Microbiology and

Molecular GeneticsJacqueline Fletcher, Plant Pathology

TelecommunicationsManagementProgram Director Rick L. Wilson,

Ph.D.

In response to industry's need forskilled and knowledgeable telecommuni-cations management graduates, Okla-homa State University offers a Master ofScience degree in telecommunicationsmanagement. This program is offeredthrough traditional means to on-campusstudents as well as via distance learningtechnologies to students at remote loca-tions.

The telecommunications managementprogram draws on the combined expertiseof three OSU collegesthe College of Artsand Sciences, the College of BusinessAdministration, and the College of Engineer-ing, Architecture and Technology. As aresult, the telecommunications manage-ment student will have a traditional homedepartment to achieve a depth of knowledgein one discipline, while developing broadknowledge in business, technical andcommunication disciplines.

This program prepares graduates formanaging the telecommunications tech-nologies as well as managing in a com-petitive environment with telecommuni-cations systems. The graduates of thisprogram are likely to be employed byproviders or users of telecommunica-tions technologies.Telecommunications ManagementCurriculum. The program curriculumconsists of 35 credit hours, including sixcore courses, one laboratory, onepracticum, and four electives. Studentsmay choose either a part-time or full-timesequence. Full-time students can completethe program in one and one-half years whilepart-time students may be able to completeit in two years.Admission Requirements. Qualifiedgraduates of colleges and universities ofrecognized standards are eligible toseek admission to the OSU GraduateCollege. Applicants must submit thecompleted application form to the


require a score above 550. Studentsshould contact the department for spe-cific TOEFL requirements. Persons whopresent a TOEFL score of 500 or aboveand who demonstrate unusual academicpromise may be admitted to graduatestudy on probationary status, but thenumber of such persons will not exceedtwo percent of the regularly enrolledgraduate student population of the previ-ous fall semester.

Submission of the TOEFL score withthe application is never waived.

Graduate College with official transcriptsof ,all academic work and degrees re-ceived.

In addition to the OSU GraduateCollege's standard requirements, thetelecommunications management pro-gram admissions committee will reviewstudents' letters of recommendation, GMATorGREscores, previous academic perfor-mance, and telecommunicationsexperi-ence.

Program information can be ac-cessed via the Internet(http://www.mstm.okstate.edu).

GeneralRegulations

Full authority on all academic deci-sions within the Graduate College restswith the dean of the Graduate College.The Graduate College policies and pro-cedures described in the Catalog are forinformational purposes. They are subjectto regular review and may be revised atany time by the dean of the GraduateCollege in consultation with the Gradu-ate Faculty Council.

ResponsibilitiesAll graduate students are expected to

read and to comply with the written regu-lations. The regulations presented in theCatalog may be supplemented by writtendepartmental or program requirementsavailable at departmental offices. Admis-sion to a specific graduate programobligates the student to adhere to thepolicies of that program.

General regulations in the followingsections relate to requirements for ad-mission, enrollment, and academicstanding. Subsequent sections outlinerequirements for the following degrees:master's, Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor ofEducation, and Specialist in Education.Particular attention should be given totiming and substantive requirements formatriculation, especially admission, theplan of study, residence, language profi-ciency, research and thesis or report,and graduation. The regulations areprescribed by the Graduate Faculty withthe intent of assuring high-quality graduateprograms and effective interaction ofGraduate Faculty members and graduatestudents.

A request for waiver of any regulationmust be made in writing to the dean ofthe Graduate College for presentation tothe Graduate Faculty Council for action.Such a request must be approved by the

major adviser. The student and the majoradviser should present sufficient informa-tion to allow the Graduate Faculty Coun-cil to evaluate reasons for requesting awaiver and to make a decision concern-ing departure from normal GraduateCollege regulations.

Admission to theGraduate College

Qualified graduates of colleges anduniversities of recognized standing areeligible to seek admission to the Gradu-ate College. Applicants must submit thecompleted application form to the Gradu-ate College, with official transcripts of allacademic work and degrees received.1.The student should request all institu-

tions previously attended to send twocopies of the official transcript to theGraduate College, 202 Whitehurst, Okla-homa State University, Stillwater, OK74078.

2.To be official, the transcript must showthe complete scholastic record, bearthe official seal of the institution, andbe signed by the issuing officer.To assure adequate time, application

forms and transcripts should be receivedby the Graduate College at least 30 daysprior to expected enrollment. The appli-cation fee must accompany the Applica-tion for Admission. Transcripts and otherdocuments become the property of Okla-homa State University.

Standardized Test ScoresMany departments require standard-

ized test scores, such as the GraduateRecord Examination. Applicants mustcontact the appropriate department headfor information regarding departmentalrequirements for these tests. (Refer to thetable "Graduate Admission Require-ments.")

International StudentAdmission

International applicants are expectedto submit applications, financial affida-vits, transcripts, and results of the Test ofEnglish as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)examination by March 1 for fall enroll-ment and by July 1 for spring enrollment.TOEFL. As a condition of admission toregular graduate study at OSU, all personsfor whom English is a second language arerequired to present a score of 550 or aboveon the TOEFL regardless of the number ofsemesters or terms completed in otherinstitutions of higher education, includingOSU, or prior enrollment in English lan-guage programs. Some departments

English Proficiency Test for Interna-tional Students. Before internationalstudents who have no prior course workfrom a U.S. university can complete theirfirst enrollment at Oklahoma State Uni-versity, they are required to take the Testof English Language Proficiency (TELP)administered by the University Testingand Evaluation Service. This test, sched-uled on campus before each semesterand summer session, is required in addi-tion to the TOEFL. International studentsare normally required to enroll in a sec-tion of English 0003 to enhance theirEnglish skills during their first semester ofgraduate study at OSU. A waiver of thiscourse requirement can be granted tostudents who score sufficiently high onthe TELP or who make both a 600 on theTOEFL and a 5.0 on the Test of WrittenEnglish (TWE).Spoken English Proficiency for Em-ployment. OSU policy requires all per-sons for whom English is a second lan-guage to demonstrate an acceptablelevel of spoken English before beingemployed in an instructionally relatedcapacity. Employment requires demon-strated proficiency on the Test of SpokenEnglish (TSE) as determined by the Uni-versity. Other spoken English examina-tions are not acceptable as substitutesfor the TSE. This test may be taken oncampus or at any of the many testingsites provided by the Educational TestingService. This test score is used as acondition of employment, not a conditionfor admission to the Graduate College.International Teaching Assistant Pro-gram. Any international teaching assis-tant who has not previously taught in theclassroom is required to participate in thinternational teaching assistant orienta-tion and evaluation workshop offered atthe beginning of the fall and spring se-mesters. Students must receive an evalu-ation of "pass" prior to teaching in theclassroom. For further information, con-tact the Office of the Dean of the Gradu-ate College, 202 Whitehurst.

Types of AdmissionOklahoma State University uses the

4.00 scale to calculate grade-point aver-


ages; that is, an "A" yields four points percredit hour, a "B" yields three points, a "C"yields two points, a "D" yields one point,and an "F" yields zero points. If anapplicant's prior college or universityuses a different scale, the grade-pointaverage must be converted to the 4.00scale to determine whether the applicantmeets Oklahoma State University grade-point admission requirements for one ofthe types of admission. Therefore, allreferences to grade-point averages arebased on a 4.00 scale. References tocredit hours are to semester credit hours.

When the applicant's file is complete,the faculty in the department or programof the student's area of interest is askedto review the material and recommendan admission status to the dean of theGraduate College. The final decision foradmission to the Graduate College isdetermined by the dean on the basis ofthe department's recommendations, prioracademic performance of the applicant,and availability of space, facilities, and

faculty advisers in the program. Thedecision is conveyed to the applicant bymeans of a letter. Admission to theGraduate College means only that thestudent will be permitted to enroll incourses through the Graduate College. Itdoes not necessarily imply that the stu-dent has been or will be admitted to a

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program leading to an advanced degreeor that the student will be able to obtain agraduate degree. Opportunities for re-ceiving graduate credit and graduatedegrees are dependent on the admissionstatus granted to the student.Unqualified Admission. Students plan-ning to work toward a graduate degree in

la recognized graduate program may beadmitted without qualification providedthey meet all Graduate College anddepartmental requirements.

1. Admission to full graduate status in adegree program is contingent on thepresentation of an undergraduatedegree from an accredited college oruniversity, an acceptable academicrecord, and the recommendation of themajor department and the dean of theGraduate College.2. If a student fails to provide proof of thereceipt of an undergraduate degree orfails to remain in good standing aca-demically, academic participation maybe terminated or the status may bechanged to probationary or unclassi-fied.

Special Student Status. An applicantmay be admitted to the Graduate Collegeas a special student if he or she does nothave immediate plans to become a de-

gree candidate but wants to take gradu-te courses, prerequisites or othercourses. International students with an

F-1 visa may not enroll as special stu-dents.

1.A special student must meet all of theacademic requirements described forunqualified admission except that heor she need not be admitted or rec-ommended for admission by adepartment or program.

2. The student is responsible for filing anew application for admission to theGraduate College should he or shewish to become a degree candidate.The application will be evaluated byfaculty of the department or programand the dean of the Graduate Collegeto ascertain admissibility to the degreeprogram.

3.As such work is not guided by a planof study or approved by an adviser,no more than nine semester credithours of course work taken while aspecial student may be used on aplan of study to meet requirements fora degree.

4. Special students are subject to thesame academic regulations as thosestudents admitted into degree pro-grams.

Probation or Provisional Status. Appli-cants who are graduates of accreditedcolleges and universities and who haveattained less than an acceptable grade-point average in all undergraduate workmay be admitted provisionally or onprobation on recommendation of themajor department at Oklahoma StateUniversity and concurrence by the deanof the Graduate College. Alternatively, astudent who has been in full graduatestanding or special student status maybe placed on probation or continuedprovisionally if academic performance incourses taken in graduate status at Okla-homa State University falls below a "B"average. Students with acceptable aca-demic records but without the back-ground necessary for a particular degreeprogram may also be admitted provision-ally. Students admitted provisionally or ona probationary basis may be granted fullgraduate standing after performing at anacceptable academic level. Failure tomeet required academic levels while in aprobationary status will result in dismissalfrom the Graduate College.

Transfer of GraduateCredits

Transfer of graduate credits to theGraduate College is possible only whenthe student was formally admitted to thegraduate college at another accreditedinstitution and the course(s) is certifiedas graduate credit by that institution.

The work must be recommended bythe adviser as a part of an approved planof study. The acceptance of transferredwork requires the recommendation of thestudent's advisory committee and ap-

proval by the dean of the Graduate Col-lege at the time a program of study isplanned. A maximum of nine credit hourswith a grade of "B" or better in eachcourse can be accepted as transfercredits toward a master's degree. Doc-toral students must complete at least 30hours of their program at OSU. However,no more than nine hours may be trans-ferred from institutions that do not grantdoctoral degrees.

Departmental or ProgramRequirements

The General Regulations of theGraduate College are minimum require-ments that must be met by all graduatestudents at OSU. Students are also sub-ject to any additional requirements thatare determined by their program of study.Students should always make sure toreceive copies of specific program re-quirements by contacting the programoffice.

Readmission to theGraduate College

A prospective student must enroll forcourses at OSU within a year after his orher admission date to retain active status.A graduate or prospective student whodoes not enroll within one year mustreapply for admission. A student whointerrupts enrollment for one year mustre-apply for admission, or obtain ap-proval from the department to continueadmission, and will then be subject to theregulations in effect at the time of read-mission.

AuditA student who does not wish to re-

ceive credit in a course may, with theapprovals of the student's adviser andthe instructor of the course concerned,attend the class strictly as a visitor. Astudent who applies to audit a coursepromises that he or she will not use theaudit to avoid the rule against excessivehours, and that he or she will not petitionor ask in any way for the privilege oftaking an examination to obtain creditafter he or she has audited the course.(Laboratory courses, private music les-sons and art courses are not open foraudit.)

If a student is already enrolled forcredit in a course, but wishes to changeto auditing that course, the student mustofficially drop the course (or, if appropri-ate, withdraw), at the time the studentchanges to audit.

A student who has established apermanent record at OSU may have the


Graduate Admission Requirementsaudited course recorded on his or hertranscript with "AU" appearing in place ofthe grade. Not later than one week afterthe close of that semester, the studentmust present to the Office of the Registrarthe instructor's copy of the audit form witha signed statement from the instructor, onthe reverse side, that it is appropriate forthe course to be recorded on thestudent's transcript. Any individual 65years or older may audit a class at nocharge.

EnrollmentStudents with a bachelor's degree are

expected to register in the GraduateCollege unless they want to obtain an-other bachelor's degree. If they registeras an undergraduate, the courses takencannot be given graduate credit at a laterdate.

Students in the Graduate College mayenroll in a course which does not carrygraduate credit or audit courses if suchcourses are recommended by an adviserand approved by the dean of the GraduateCollege.

An advance fee payment is required ofall new and readmitted students.

Students will be permitted to enroll (latefee will be charged) or to add a coursethrough the first week of a regular semesteror third day of a summer session. For shortcourses, students will not be permitted toenroll after the first day of the course.

Enrollment Procedure1.Enrollment forms (Trial Schedules) are

available in the Graduate College.2. Advanced degree candidates have

their Trial Schedule forms approvedand signed by their departmentaladvisers and take them to the Gradu-ate College prior to enrolling. Specialstudents have their Trial Scheduleforms approved in the Graduate Col-lege prior to enrolling.

3. After having the Trial Schedule formapproved in the Graduate College,graduate students complete the en-rollment process in the SectioningRoom located on the fourth floor of theStudent Union.

Phone-in EnrollmentGraduate students may enroll by tele-

phone if they have been accepted into theGraduate College. Students must have noacademic or financial holds on their enroll-ment and musthavethe required advancefee payment on file in the Office of theBursar. Students may use the local number(405) 744-6368 or the toll-free number 1-800-227-GRAD.


Requirements are subject to departmental revision. 1 = Test is required, 2 = Test is recommended, 3 = GRE orMiller may be interchanged, with departmental consent, 4 = GRE or GMAT may be interchanged. Note: All appli-cants must submit references to department, (I.o.r. = letter of recommendation).

Major DegreeMiller

GRE GMAT AnalogyGen Suh (MAT)

Additional Requirements

AGRICULTURALSCIENCES ANCNATURAL RESOURCES

Agricultural EconomicsAgricultural EducationAgriculture

(Agricultural Economics,Agricultural Education,Agronomy, Animal Science,Entomology, ForestResources, Horticulture

MS, PhDMS, PhD

MAg

No entrance examGRE or Miller.See specific departmentalsection.

& Landscape Architecture,& Plant Pathology)

Animal Science MS No entrance exam.Animal Breeding PhD No entrance exam.Animal Nutrition PhD No entrance exam.

Biochemistry and MolecularBiology

EntomologyForest Resources

MS, PhD

MS, PhDMS 2

Horticulture IMS 3 I.o.r.; stmt of interestPlant Pathology MS, PhD No minimum score.Plant and Soil Sciences MS No entrance exam.

Crop Science PhD No entrance exam; 3 l.o.r.

Soil Science PhDstmt of interest area.No entrance exam.

ARTS AND SCIENCESArts Management MSBotany MS 3l.o.r.; stmt of intent.Chemistry MS, PhD Placement exams.Computer Science MS

English

PhD

MA, PhD

PhD: 75 percentile quantita•tive section; 50 percentileadvanced.MA: 3.00 GPA; BA in Englis

Fire and Emergency ManagementAdministration

GeographyMSMS

or equivalent for TESL orTechnical Writing; 2 I. o.r.;writing sample. PhD: 3.50GPA; MA in English; 3 I. o.r.writing sample.

3.00 GPA; 3 I. o.rGeologyHistory

MSMA 3.00 GPA; 3 I.o.r

Mass CommunicationsPhDMS

3.50 GPA; 3 I.o.r3.00 GPA; 3 I. o.r

MathematicsMicrobiology, Cell and

Molecular BiologyPedagogy and Performance

MS, PhDMS, PhD

MM

goals & purpost

Audition, dept. application,( Music) 3.00 GPA.

PhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science

MAMS, PhD

MA See department admissior

Psychology

Sociology

MSPhD

MS, PhD

requirements.

Dept. application; 3 I. o.r.See departmental admission

Speech(Speech Communication;

MArequirements.

3.00 GPA minimum & 3 I.o.r.(English is second language,TSE: 220.)

(Speech and Language (English is second language,Pathology and Audiology: TSE: 220; TOEFL: 550.); 3.00

(Theater)

GPA; 3 I.o.r.; interview.

No entrance exam.Statistics MS, PhD No entrance exam.Wildlife and Fisheries Ecology MS, PhD Aptitude: MS-1000, PhD-1150

Zoology MS, PhDAdvanced: MS-600, PhD-650.Same as Wildlife and Fisher-ies Ecology.

MillerMajor Degree GRE GMAT Analogy Additional Requirements

Gen Sub (MAT)

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONAccounting MSBusiness Administration MBABusiness Administration PhD

emphasis in:(Accounting)

(Finance)(Management)(Marketing)

Economics MS, PhDManagement Information Systems MS

/Accounting Information Systems

EDUCATIONApplied Behavioral Studies MS 3

PhD

Applied Educational Studies EdD 3Counseling and Student MS 3

PersonnelCurriculum and Instruction MS

EdSEducation EdS 3Educational Administration MS, EdD 3Health, Physical Education tvS 3

and LeisureHigher Education MS, EdD 3Occupational and Adult MS, EdO 3

Education

Technical Education MSTrade & Industrial Education MSENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE AND TECHNOLOGYArchitectural Engineering MArchEArchitecture MArch

Biosystems Engineering MBioE, MS, PhD 2Chemical Engineering MChemE, MS, PhD 1Civil Engineering MCivilE, MS, PhD 2Control Systems Engineering NSEnvironmental Engineering MEnvirE, MS 2Electrical Engineering MEIecE, MS, PhDEngineering and Technology MS

ManagementIndustrial Engineering MIE&Mgmt, MS. PhD 2

and ManagementManufacturing Systems MMSE 2

EngineeringMechanical Engineering MMechE,MS,PhD 2 2HUMAN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCESDesign, Housing and MS 1

Merchandising

Family Relations andChild Development

Hospitality Administration

Human Environmental Sciences(Design, Housing and Mer-chandising; Family Relationsand Child Development,Nutritional Sciences)

Nutritional Sciences MS 1

INTERDISCIPLINARYEnvironmental Science MS, PhD 1

Food Science MS, PhDInternational Studies MSNatural and Applied MS 3

SciencesPlant Science PhD 2

Telecommunications Management MS 4 4OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINEBiomedical Sciences PhDVETERINARY MEDICINEVeterinary Biomedical Sciences MS, PhD

Minimum and MaximumHours of Enrollment

Any graduate student using the facili-ties and faculty resources of the Univer-sity must be enrolled. Every graduatestudent is expected to satisfactorily com-plete no fewer than six semester credithours during each 12-month period untilthe degree is awarded. Students who areinvolved in research throughout the yearare expected to enroll each semester.

The total registration shall not exceed18 credit hours for a semester or ninecredit hours for a summer session. Re-gardless of the number of hours taken, astudent may not count more than 16credit hours taken in the fall or springsemester nor more than nine semestercredit hours earned in a summer sessiontoward a degree. For short-course ses-sions less than eight weeks in length,enrollment shall not exceed one credithour for each week.Faculty Members. No member of thefaculty, with the rank of associate profes-sor or above or equivalent rank at thetime of completing the requirements, maybe granted a degree from this institution.This regulation applies to faculty mem-bers in the schools of engineering hold-ing the rank of assistant professor orabove.Enrollment Regulations for GraduateAssistants and Fellows. Graduatestudents employed by the University part-ti me may register only for the amount ofcredit recommended by the head of themajor department and approved by thedean of the Graduate College. In gen-eral, students employed 20 hours perweek may not register for more than 10semester credit hours of course work fora semester and five hours during a sum -

mer session. Other employment willpermit registration for an appropriatenumber of hours. Graduate studentswhose employment is such that resultswill be used for a thesis, however, mayregister for additional thesis credit asrecommended by the research adviserand approved by the dean of the Gradu-ate College.

Any graduate student holding anassistantship or fellowship must enroll inat least six resident semester credit hoursduring the fall and spring semesters and atleast three resident semester credit hoursfor each summer session.

If a graduate assistant enrolls in morecredit hours than allowed for percentageof time employed, a petition for excessivehours, available in the Graduate College,must be completed and returned to theGraduate College for approval.

MS

MS 4 4

3.25 GPA; GMAT 500.3 l.o.r. & an essay.

GMAT required, high GPA,& 3 l.o.r.3 I.o.r.3 I.o.r.3 I.o.r.3 I.o.r.

3 3 I.o.r.; career aspirations &goals stmt.4 I.o.r.; career aspirations &goals stmt; proof of writtenwork.

3 See specific dept.3 3 I.o.r.; career aspirations &

goals stmt.

Complete folder of info.

MS: no entrance exam; noI. o.r. EdD: MAT or GRE,complete folder of info.No entrance exam; no I.o.r.No entrance exam; no I.o.r.

See specific school admission requirements.

3 I.o.r.3 I.o.r.

3 I.o.r.No entrance exam.

TOEFL 600; technical under-graduate degree.Class rank required.

3.00 GPA; 3 I.o.r.; goal stmt;writing competency assess-ment first semester.3.00 GPA, 3 I.o.r., 2 pp goalsstmt, TOEFL 575.3.00 GPA; GRE 525 or GMAT900; 2 years relevant experi-ence.

3

No entrance exam; 3.00 GPA;3 I.o.r.; TOEFL 575.No entrance exam.

Gerontology only GRE 900;MAT 35.3 I.o.r.; resume; stmt ofinterests.3 I.o.r.; 1 page essay.


Employment-EnrollmentIf Employed: Petition to take:

Fall/Spring Summer100% or more than more thanfull time 6 hours 3 hours75% or more than more than3/4 time 7 hours 3 hours60% more than more than

8 hours 4 hours50% or more than more than1/2 time 10 hours 5 hours30-40% more than more than

12 hours 6 hours25% or more than more than1/4 time 13 hours 7 hoursFull-time or Half-time Status. Full-timeor half-time status of graduate students is:

Regular SemesterFull-time Half-time9 or more hrs. 4--8 hrs.

Summer SessionFull-time Half-time4 or more hrs. 2-3 hrs.

The Office of the Registrar considersemployment as a teaching or researchassistant when determining enrollmentstatus. A student holding a 0.50 FTEgraduate assistant appointment, andenrolled in a minimum of six hours duringthe fall or spring semester, or three hoursduring the summer semester, will becertified as a full-time graduate student.Enrollment and Financial Assistance.For the purpose of receiving monetaryassistance through the Office of StudentFinancial Aid, the amount of the award isrelated only to the total number of credithours in which enrolled. Certifiable en-rollment status, based upon a combina-tion of enrollment and employment, onlyassists with the deferral of loan repay-ments, never qualification for aid, whichis based solely on enrollment.

Enrollment During theResearch Phase

Because enrollment reflects the in-volvement of University faculty members,the graduate student must maintain con-tinuous enrollment in thesis and/or prob-lems courses for credit during the entireresearch phase of the program. Suchenrollment is not limited by the maximumnumber of credit hours of thesis whichmay apply toward a degree.

In particular, students must be enrolledin at least two hours during the semester inwhich they take their final examination ormeet other requirements. They must alsobe enrolled in at least two hours during thesemester in which they graduate.

AcademicRegulationsRefer also to the sections on "AddingCourses," "Dropping Courses," and "With-drawing from the University."

Graduate-credit CoursesCourses numbered 5000 and above

are primarily for graduate students, andonly graduate students and seniors whohave obtained prior approval may enroll.The majority of courses on the master'sand doctoral plans of study will be 5000level and above.

Courses numbered 3000 and 4000that are identified by an asterisk in the"Course Listings" of the Catalog can betaken by graduate students. Graduatestudents enrolled in these courses willbe considered as taking the courses forgraduate credit and expected to fulfill allacademic requirements as proposed bythe professor.

Courses numbered 3000 and 4000that are identified by an asterisk may beused to meet requirements for a graduatedegree on the plan of study if approvedby the student's advisory committee andthe dean of the Graduate College.Courses that are not identified by anasterisk may not be used to fulfill require-ments for a graduate degree.

Academic StandingMinimum Grade Requirements. Agrade-point average of "B" (3.00) is re-quired to (1) maintain good standing as agraduate student and (2) meet require-ments for a degree. In determiningwhether a student has met minimumrequirements for a degree, grades forcourses on the plan of study are aver-aged separately from other courses noton the plan of study. In order to continueenrollment in the Graduate College, astudent is expected to maintain a cumu-lative graduate GPA of at least 3.00. Inorder to receive a degree, a student musthave a minimum 3.00 GPA in the coursework listed on the plan of study. Thiscourse work does not include the re-search hours (those used to fulfill thethesis, report or creative componentrequirements) on the plan of study. Thestudent must also have at least a 3.00 GPAin the hours designated as research hourson the plan of study. The grade-point aver-ages for research hours and course workhours are figured separately.

After a plan of study has been approved,a course with a grade below a "B" cannot bereplaced on the plan without approval of thedean of the Graduate College.

A course with a grade below "C" can-not be used as part of the minimum num-ber of semester credit hours required forthe degree.

Some departments have more strin-gent requirements. The major depart-ment should be consulted concerningminimum grade requirements.Academic Warning and Strict Aca-demic Probation. Grades below "B" areconsidered below the acceptable stan-dard for graduate students. Any studentwho receives such a grade will be sent aletter of warning from the Graduate Col-lege. If a student's overall GPA dropsbelow a 3.00, the student is subject tobeing placed on strict academic proba-tion. A student on strict academic proba-tion is required to earn a minimum gradeof "B" in each course during the nextsemester of full-time enrollment or twosemesters of part-time enrollment. Fail-ure to do so may result in suspensionfrom the University.

Departments are notified when stu-dents in their programs have been givenacademic warnings, been placed onstrict academic probation, or been sus-pended. The department has the optionto request that the student be granted aone semester reprieve from an academicsuspension. However, further requestsfor continuance of students who haveviolated conditions of their probations areanot usually granted.Grades for Thesis (5000) and Disserta-tion (6000). The grade of "R," indicatingresearch progress, may be assigned tothesis (5000) and dissertation (6000) 'courses until the research is finished.Advisers also have the option of assign-ing a letter grade each semester. Byassigning the grade of "R," the adviseracknowledges that the student has madeprogress on thesis or dissertation re-search. Upon completion of the thesis ordissertation, the adviser submits aChange of Grade form to have the finalgrade entered for the thesis or disserta-tion.

The "R" grade can also be assigned ina course identified as the creative com-ponent portion of a master's degree.Each department in which a creativecomponent is an option has identifiedone class in which "R" may be assigned ifmore than one semester is required tocomplete the creative component. Uponcompletion of the creative component,the adviser submits a Change of Gradeform to have the final grade entered.Pass-No Pass Grading System. The "P"or "NP" grade refers only to the final gradein the course as recorded by the Office ofthe Registrar. Homework will be as-signed and evaluated, and tests andexaminations will be given. Studentstaking the course on a "P" or "NP" basis


are expected to satisfy these courserequirements. "P" indicates a gradeequivalent to an "A," "B," or "C" while "NP"indicates a grade equivalent to "D" or "F."

Graduate students may take a course'utilizing the Pass-No Pass grading sys-tem with the consent of their major advis-ers and the dean of the Graduate Col-lege, but courses taken under this sys-tem cannot be used on a plan of study tomeet graduate degree requirementsunless the following requirements aremet.

A graduate student wishing to use a!course taken on a Pass-No Pass basison his or her plan of study to meet de-gree requirements mustsubmit a letter,

long with the Trial Schedule form at thetime of enrollment, to the major adviser.The major adviser will consider the re-quest and if approved, the letter and TrialSchedule form will be submitted to thedean of the Graduate College for ap-proval. A student who chooses the Pass-

No Pass grading system may change tothe usual grading system with the con-sent of his or her major adviser and the

dean of the Graduate College any timeprior to the last date on which a course

may be added. Once the deadline hasassed, a student will not be permitted to

change his or her choice of gradingsystem.Grade Appeals. A student may appeal a

'grade given by an instructor in a case inwhich he or she believes the grade

awarded is inconsistent with announcedgrading policy. The student should con-sult the "Student Rights and Responsibili-

ties"or contact the Office of the ExecutiveVice-President for information regarding

initiating the appeals process.r

Application for Diploma-GraduationAt the time of enrollment for the last

semester or summer session of worktoward a degree, the student completesan Application for Diploma card.Completion of that card initiates clear-

ance procedure toward graduation bythe Graduate College and the Office ofthe Registrar. The student is billed for thegraduation fee along with tuition. If all

requirements for the degree are not metaccording to deadlines specified in theGraduate College Calendar, the studentmust complete a new Application for Di-

ploma at the time of re-enrollment. Applica-tions for diplomas are to be submittedwring the first two weeks of a regularsemester or the first week of a summer

session.

Records and TranscriptsAll permanent records are stored in

the Office of the Registrar in WhitehurstHall. Requests for grades, transcripts anddiplomas should be made to that office.

A graduate student who does notcomplete the requirements in time toreceive the degree at the end of thesemester may secure a statement fromthe Office of the Registrar when all re-quirements for the degree have beensatisfied. Such a statement will not beissued until all grades for the semesterhave been recorded.

Master's DegreeProgramsAccounting, MSAgricultural Economics, MSAgricultural Education, MSAgriculture, MAg (Agricultural Econom-

ics, Agricultural Education, Agronomy,Animal Science, Entomology, ForestResources, Horticulture andLandscape Architecture, and PlantPathology)

Animal Science, MSApplied Behavioral Studies, MSArchitectural Engineering, MArchEArchitecture, MArchArts Management, MABiochemistry and Molecular Biology, MSBiosystems Engineering, MBioE, MSBotany, MSBusiness Administration, MBAChemical Engineering, MChemE, MSChemistry, MSCivil Engineering, MCivilE, MSComputer Science, MSControl Systems Engineering, MSCounseling and Student Personnel, MSCurriculum and Instruction, MSDesign, Housing and Merchandising, MSEconomics, MSEducational Administration, MSElectrical Engineering, MEIecE, MSEngineering and Technology Management,

MSEnglish, MAEntomology, MSEnvironmental Engineering, MEnvirE, MSEnvironmental Science, MSFamily Relations and Child Development,

MSFire and Emergency Management

Administration, MS

Food Science, MSForest Resources, MSGeography, MSGeology, MSHealth, Physical Education and Leisure,

MSHigher Education, MSHistory, MAHorticulture, MSHospitality Administration, MSIndustrial Engineering and Management,

MIE&Mgmt, MSInternational Studies, MSManagement Information Systems/

Accounting Information Systems, MSManufacturing Systems Engineering,

MMSEMass Communications, MSMathematics, MSMechanical Engineering, MMechE, MSMicrobiology, Cell and Molecular

Biology, MSNatural and Applied Sciences, MSNutritional Sciences, MSOccupational and Adult Education, MSPedagogy and Performance, MMPhilosophy, MAPhysics, MSPlant Pathology, MSPlant and Soil Sciences, MSPolitical Science, MAPsychology, MSSociology, MSSpeech, MA (Speech Communication;

Speech and Language Pathology andAudiology; Theater)

Statistics, MSTechnical Education, MSTelecommunications Management, MSTrade and Industrial Education, MSVeterinary Biomedical Sciences, MSWildlife and Fisheries Ecology, MSZoology, MS

Abbreviations:MA Master of ArtsMAg Master of AgricultureMArch Master of ArchitectureMArchE Master of Architectural

EngineeringMBA Master of Business

AdministrationMBioE Master of Biosystems

EngineeringMChemE Master of Chemical

EngineeringMCivilE Master of Civil Engineering


Summary of Procedure forMaster's Degree

Dean-Dean of Graduate College; GCO-Graduate College Office; DH-Department HeacTA-Temporary Adviser; Adviser-Person designated by department head to advise;Comm-Committee

Initiatethrough

Procedure Approved Timeby

1. Apply for admission. (Follow instruction Dean Complete 30 days prior to enroll-sheet carefully. If relevant, see 'Require- ment. (60 days prior for interna-ments for Admission to Teacher Dean tional students.)Education' in the "College of Education.')

2. Read 'General Regulations' and GCO"Master's Degree' sections, then secureregistration materials in the GraduateCollege.

3. Secure assignment of a temporary DH & TAadviser from major department headand enroll for the first semester. Dean

4. Plan program with advice of department Adviser Prior to completing the 17thhead or designated Graduate Faculty credit hour.member and submit plan of study. Dean

5. Proceed with course work and research Adviserassignment.

6. Complete the Application for Diploma GCOcard at the time of enrollment; make anycorrections needed on plan of study.

At the time of enrollment for thesemester or session in which thedegree is to be conferred. (Appli-cation is good for stated degreedate only. File new application ifconferring of degree is delayed.)

7. Take comprehensive written examina- Advisertions as required by major department.

8. Complete research, prepare final draft Dean Deadlines published yearly.copy of thesis or report and submit it atleast one week prior to the final exami- Advisernation, along with a copy of the abstract,to each member of the examining com-mittee and to the Graduate College.The final draft must be complete and leg-ible. Ordinary proofreading marks andminor handwritten additions, changes,etc. are permitted, but the copy shouldbe in such condition that it can beread easily and understood clearly.The style should be determined by theadvisory committee. The GraduateCollege Style Manual li sts specificrequirements for formatting the docu-ment. The adviser must sign the copysubmitted to the Graduate College.

MEIecE Master of ElectricalEngineering

MEnvirE Master of EnvironmentalEngineering

MIE&Mgmt Master of IndustrialEngineering & Management

MM Master of MusicMMSE Master of Manufacturing

Systems EngineeringMMechE Master of Mechanical

EngineeringMS Master of ScienceAdmission to a Program. Some depart-ments require that any student seeking amaster's degree take an examination(e.g. GRE, GMAT) before being admittedto a program of study. See the table on"Graduate Admission Requirements" orcontact the head of the major depart-ment.Basic Requirements. The master'sdegree may be earned by one of threeplans:Plan I-with thesis, 30 credit hours, con-sisting of 24 hours of course work and sixhours of research;Plan II-with report, 32 credit hours,consisting of 30 hours of course workand two hours of research;Plan III-with no thesis or report, 32 credithours of course work including the creativecomponent. The Plan III program mustcontain a creative component that isexplicitly identified on the plan of study.The creative component may be a spe-cial report, an annotated bibliography, aproject in research or design, or othercreative activity, as designated by theadvisory committee.

The number of credits specified foreach plan are minimums set by theGraduate College. Departmental require-ments may exceed these.

The major department, with the ap-proval of the dean of the Graduate Col-lege, decides which alternatives areopen to the candidates. Some depart-ments also require a minimum number ofsemester credit hours of upper-divisionand graduate courses in the major field,including courses taken as an under-graduate.Residence Requirements. Candidatesfor a master's degree must complete aminimum of 21 semester credit hoursfrom OSU if they follow Plan I, or 23 se-mester credit hours if they follow Plan II orIII. Nine semester credit hours of the 30or 32 required for the degree may becompleted by courses taken at anotheraccredited college or university.

A studentwho holds a D.V.M., M. D., D.O.,D.D.S., or equivalent professional medicaldegree may receive up to nine hours credittoward a master's degree, subject to therecommendation of the advisory committeeand the approval of the dean of the Graduate


Initiatethrough


9. Take final examination or defense and Adviser Deadlines published yearlyhave committee chairperson notifyGraduate College of the examination Deanresults immediately following conclusionof the examination.

10. Make any changes in thesis or report Adviser Deadlines published yearly.

as required by examining committeeand by the Graduate College. Advisory Deancommittee members sign final copies ofthesis or report. The Graduate Collegemakes the final decision on acceptanceof the thesis or report. Candidate submitsfour approved copies of thesis and sixapproved copies of the abstract or onecopy of a report and six approved copiesof the abstract.

11. Pay binding fee in the Office of the GCOBursar and return form to the GraduateCollege.

Form to be obtained from theGraduate College after the thesishas been formally accepted by thatoffice.

12. Arrange for cap, gown and hood atStudent Union Bookstore and attendCommencement.

College. However, a student receivingthis credit may not transfer additionalhours to OSU from other graduate pro-grams.

The last eight semester credit hoursfor the degree must be taken on theStillwater campus unless a written re-quest by the student to take the work atanother location is approved by the headof the major department and the dean ofthe Graduate College.Advisement. The student should go tothe department head, who may assign anadviser or advisory committee to assistthe student in planning and pursuing theentire program for a degree. The advi-sory committee must include a minimumof three members of the Graduate Fac-ulty.Level of Courses Applied to GraduateDegree. Graduate students must enroll inno fewer than 21 semester credit hoursof 5000- and 6000-level courses throughOklahoma State University as presentedon the plan of study to meet requirementsfor the master's degree.Plan of Study. The preliminary plan ofstudy for the degree must be submitted tothe Graduate College prior to completionof the 17th graduate credit hour for stu-dents working for a master's degree inresidence. The student should securethe plan of study forms from the GraduateCollege, develop the plan with the ad-viser, and submit to the Graduate Col-lege.

Students seeking a master's degree inTeacher Education must be admitted tothe master's curriculum in Teacher Edu-cation before submitting a plan of study.

The plan of study is subject to modifi-cation as the student progresses, but allchanges must have the approval of theadviser. A final, accurate plan of studymust be filed in the Graduate College bythe end of the second week of the se-mester or session in which the degree isto be conferred.

Graduate credit, up to a maximum ofnine hours, used to obtain one master'sdegree can be counted toward comple-tion of another master's degree.Major Subject or Field. A major field ofstudy may cross departmental linessubject to the decision of the major de-partment.

Before receiving a master's degree,the student must have completed in themajor department or field a minimum of16 semester credit hours above theprerequisites required for graduate workin that subject or field.Minor Subject or Field. To minor in asubject or field, a student must complete,as a minimum, enough semester credithours as a graduate student to satisfy,with undergraduate credits, the


requirements for an undergraduate majorin that department. The minor may varyfrom six to 15 semester credit hours.

A student may minor in two depart-ments if the requirements are met foreach and the major department and bothminor departments approve.Language Requirements. A candidatefor the master's degree may be requiredto demonstrate a reading knowledge of amodern foreign language. Any suchrequirement of the department is in-cluded on the plan of study and is to befilled out at the time the preliminary planis approved by the student's adviser.

If a foreign language is required, thehead of the major department must cer-tify that it has been met before a finalexamination can be scheduled.

A foreign language requirement for amaster's degree may be met either byexamination or by college credit, accord-ing to individual department requirement.Written Examinations. Some depart-ments require a written examinationcovering the major and minor fields. It isusually taken before the thesis or reporthas been completed. Arrangements fortaking the examination should be madewith the department at least three weeksin advance. The written examinationmust be passed before a final examina-tion is scheduled.

A student who fails all or part of thewritten examination should consult thechairman of the examination committeeto find out what must be done beforetaking another examination.Thesis or Report. Any student workingon a thesis or report should obtain acopy of the Graduate College ThesisDissertation Handbook, published byand available from the Graduate College.It is also available via the World WideWeb (http://www.osu-ours.okstate.edu/gradcoll). A thesis or report must conformto the format specifications set forth inthis manual. The style of the document isto be determined by the advisory commit-tee and should be reflective of publica-tions in the student's discipline.

After completing the research, thestudent prepares a final draft copy (com-plete and legible final draft) of the pro-posed thesis or report, and submits acopy, along with the abstract, to eachmember of the examining committee,and to the Graduate College. The proofcopy must be signed by the adviser andbe submitted to the Graduate College nolater than the stated deadline date (see"Graduate College Calendar").Thesis. The student must submit to theGraduate College four copies of thethesis with six copies of the abstract nolater than the stated deadline (see"Graduate College Calendar"). The thesis

copies become the property of the Uni-versity. Two copies are filed in the Libraryand two copies are kept by the majordepartment. There is a binding fee, pay-able at the Office of the Bursar.Report. The student must submit to theGraduate College one copy of a report,with six copies of the abstract. It must bebound in a pressboard cover as de-scribed in the Graduate College ThesisDissertation Handbook. The final copy ofthe report, must be submitted to theGraduate College no later than the stateddeadline (see "Graduate College Calen-'dar").Human Subjects and Research. Okla-homa State University follows federalguidelines which require a review of anyresearch involving human subjects. Allsuch research must be approved by theInstitutional Review Board (IRB) beforehuman subjects are involved. Guidelineson how to obtain permission to use hu-man subjects in research are availablefrom the departmental graduate coordi-nator or the executive secretary of theIRB, located in the Office of the Vice-President for Research. The informationprovides examples of activities subject tocareful review and those which are eas-ily approved.

Because University policy requiresprior approval of all research involvinghuman subjects, the letter from the IRBgranting approval of the research mustbe included in the appendix of any thesisor dissertation submitted to the GraduateCollege in fulfillment of degree objec-tives. Failure to obtain approval for use ofhuman subjects means that the thesis ordissertation cannot be accepted.Final Examination. If the thesis or reportoption is used, the student arranges withthe major department for the final exami-nation after the draft copy of the thesis orreport has been filed in the GraduateCollege and distributed as described inthe preceding section. The final exami-nation may be oral or written or both.The final examination is primarily a de-fense of the thesis or report. If the de-fense is judged inadequate, a decisionon whether to permit re-examination willbe made by the advisory committee.Examinations are open to all members ofthe Graduate Faculty, and may be at-tended by anyone else who obtains thepermission of the committee.

The committee will notify the GraduateCollege immediately of results of the finalexamination. Following satisfactorycompletion of the final examination, thecandidate will make changes in thethesis or report as required by the com-mittee and by the Graduate College, andsubmit it in final form signed by the com-mittee to the Graduate College.

A student who fails to pass either awritten or oral final examination shouldconsult the chairman of the examiningcommittee. Another examination cannotbe given for two months after a failure,and a department may limit the numberof times that the examination may berepeated.

If the non-thesis option is used, thedepartment head or Adviser must notifythe dean of the Graduate College that thestudent has satisfactorily completed alldepartmental requirements. Both positiveand negative results must be reported tothe Graduate College.Time Limit. Students are expected tocomplete the requirements for themaster's degree within five years fromfirst enrollment after admission to themaster's degree program. Any extensionof this time limit must be approved by theGraduate Faculty Council.

To determine whether or not coursestaken more than five years before theanticipated date of the degree can becounted toward the degree, the studentshould consult the departmental gradu-ate adviser. Such courses cannot beaccepted except on a complete plan ofstudy which gives the date that the re-quirements for the degree are to be com-pleted. They must be a part of a studyplan and can be approved only for aspecified time. Courses taken more than10 years prior to actual graduation willnot be accepted on a plan of study with-out a formal request from the advisorycommittee and approval of the GraduateFaculty Council.Continuous Enrollment. A graduatestudent must maintain continuous enroll-ment during the entire research phase of 1the program. Such enrollment is notlimited by the maximum number of credithours of thesis which may apply to thedegree. Continuous enrollment can bemet with six credit hours during each 12-month period or two credit hours in eachof the fall, spring and summer semesters.Students who are using physical or fac-ulty resources of the University are ex-pected to be enrolled during each se-mester in at least two credit hours.

Failure to maintain continuous enroll-ment requires submission of a new appli-cation for readmission to the graduateprogram. If readmitted, all requirements iin effect at the time of readmission, mustbe completed.Special Requirements for SelectedMaster's Degrees. Requirements for theMaster of Agriculture, Master of Architec-ture, Master of Architectural Engineering,Master of Business Administration, andMaster of Engineering are described indetail elsewhere in the Catalog. Each 1

degree has requirements that are pro-gram specific and exceed the minimal


requirements specified by the GraduateCollege.

Doctor of PhilosophyDegree Programs(Ph.D.)Agricultural EconomicsAgricultural EducationAnimal Breeding and ReproductionAnimal NutritionApplied Behavioral StudiesBiochemistry and Molecular BiologyBiomedical SciencesBiosystems EngineeringBusiness AdministrationChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringComputer ScienceCrop ScienceEconomicsElectrical EngineeringEnglishEntomologyEnvironmental ScienceFood ScienceHistoryHuman Environmental Sciences (Design,

Housing and Merchandising; FamilyRelations and Child Development; Nutri-tional Sciences)

Industrial Engineering and ManagementMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMicrobiology, Cell and Molecular

BiologyPhysicsPlant PathologyPlant SciencePsychologySociologySoil ScienceStatisticsVeterinary Biomedical SciencesWildlife and Fisheries EcologyZoology

The Doctor of Philosophy degree isgranted in recognition of high achieve-ment in scholarship and independent inves-ti gation. The candidate must prove his orher acceptability by (1) successfully com-pleting a series of courses comprising aplan of study, (2) passing various examina-tions demonstrating academic compe-tence; (3) carrying out a research program

under supervision and preparing anacceptable dissertation, and (4) demon-strating initiative, creative intelligence,and ability to plan and carry out researchin his or her chosen field.Basic Requirements. The Doctor ofPhilosophy degree requires six semes-ters of full-time graduate study (a mini-mum of 90 semester credit hours) be-yond the bachelor's degree, or four se-mesters of full-time graduate study (aminimum of 60 semester credit hours)beyond the master's degree. This in-cludes a minimum of 15 credits for thedissertation (6000). Students may use 90hours beyond the bachelor's degree as adegree total only if admitted directly intothe doctoral program from the bachelor'sdegree.

A student who holds a D.V.M., M.D.,D.O., D.D.S., or equivalent professionalmedical degree may also have the mini-mum credit hour requirement reduced to60 hours, subject to the recommendationof their advisory committee and the ap-proval of the dean of the Graduate Col-lege. A student may only receive one 30-hour credit reduction in the Ph.D. require-ments regardless of the number ofmaster's or professional degrees that heor she holds.Admission to a Program. A student whowishes to earn a Doctor of Philosophydegree may be required to take examina-tions based on a year of graduate study,or to produce other evidence of scholarlyachievement consistent with expectedacademic competence in a field of spe-cialization. Contact the head of the majordepartment for the requirements for ad-mission to the doctoral program.

The instructions for admission, regis-tration, and other information given under"General Regulations" are also appli-cable to those who are working towarddoctoral degrees.Temporary Adviser. At the beginning ofa student's doctoral program, the head ofthe major department will designate amember of the Graduate Faculty to serveas temporary adviser to the student. Thetemporary adviser will arrange the col-lection of information about the studentand assist him or her in the early selec-tion of courses.Advisory Committee. Upon recommen-dation of the head of the major depart-ment or of the graduate committee of thedepartment, an advisory committee of notfewer than four members will be ap-pointed by the dean of the Graduate College.The duties of the advisory committeeconsist of (1) advising the student,(2) assisting the student in preparing aplan of study, (3) preparing and adminis-tering the qualifying examination,(4) as-sisting in planning and conducting theresearch, (5) supervising the writing of

and passing upon the dissertation, and(6) conducting the dissertation defense.

The major adviser of the advisorycommittee must be a full member of theGraduate Faculty. Under special circum-stances, the dean of the Graduate Col-lege may approve a substitute adviser.Each doctoral committee must have atleast one member of the Graduate Fac-ulty from outside the student's majordepartment.

The student should consult the mem-bers of the advisory committee frequentlyand keep them informed on the progressof his or her work.Preliminary Conference. As soon as thestudent is notified that an advisory com-mittee has been appointed, the studentshould arrange with the chairperson for aconference with the committee. Duringthe conference, the preparation andqualifications of the student for graduatework will be discussed and appropriateplans made for future study.Plan of Study. After the preliminaryconference, the student should completethe plan of study for the degree, have itapproved by the advisory committee, andsubmit the original copy to the GraduateCollege.

The plan must include all the accept-able graduate work that has been com-pleted and all that will be taken for thedoctoral degree. The plan should in-clude approximately 75 percent ofcourses at the 5000-6000 level and atleast 15 hours dissertation credit. Formsfor preparing the plan of study may beobtained in the Graduate College. Theplan of study must include a minimum of60 hours beyond the master's degree.Courses from the master's degree arenot listed on the doctoral plan of study.

Because the acceptance of workwhich the student desires to use towardthe degree rests with the advisory com-mittee, it is important to plan a completeprogram and have it approved by thedean of the Graduate College as soon aspossible. Courses taken more than 10years prior to actual graduation will notbe accepted on a plan of study without aformal request from the advisory commit-tee and approval of the Graduate FacultyCouncil.

The plan of study is to be submittedprior to the completion of the first year ofthe doctoral degree program.

Changes in the plan can be madewith the approval of the advisory commit-tee and the dean of the Graduate Col-lege. A final, accurate and approvedplan must be filed at the beginning of thesemester or summer session in whichthe degree is to be conferred.Minor Subject or Field. As a means ofgiving depth and breadth to their doctoral


programs, most departments requirework in a minor field or at least a selec-tion of extra-departmental courses. Tominor in a subject or field, as a minimum,the graduate student must completegraduate level work beyond require-ments for an undergraduate degree inthe minor department. A department inwhich a student indicates a minor mustcertify to the dean of the Graduate Col-lege the satisfactory completion of re-quirements for a minor.Character of Work. The satisfactorycompletion of course work (see "GeneralRegulations") is only one requirement forreceiving the degree. The student mustalso: (1) pass a qualifying examination,(2) prepare an acceptable dissertation,(3) demonstrate the ability to do indepen-dent study, (4) pass a defense of disser-tation, and (5) comply with other require-ments of the major department.Residence Requirements. A minimumof 30 semester credit hours must betaken at Oklahoma State University. Allcredit accepted toward the degree be-yond the master's degree must be on thestudent's plan of study and be approvedby the advisory committee.

One year of the last two years must bespent in continuous residence at thisinstitution.

With prior approval by the advisorycommittee, the student may do researchfor the degree in absentia. Researchconducted while not in residence isunder the supervision of the major ad-viser and the advisory committee.

Courses taken at the University Cen-ter at Tulsa (UCT) while registeredthrough Oklahoma State University areconsidered residence credit. Courses takenfrom the other three cooperating univer-sities at UCT are considered to be trans-fer credit.Language Requirement. Foreign lan-guage or other proficiency requirementsmay be specified to meet the need forspecific skills and areas of knowledgethat facilitate research and contribute towider understanding. Specific require-ments are determined by degree-grant-ing departments or programs. In manyfields, a reading knowledge of one or twomodern foreign languages is an impor-tant part of scholarship and necessaryfor research. In other fields, proficiency inspecial and related disciplines may berequired that will contribute to the needsof the individual program.Qualifying Examination. The qualifyingexamination is comprehensive, coveringthe entire area of the student's graduatestudy. The examination may be written,oral or both. The examination must bepassed not less than six months beforethe degree is granted (see "Admission to

Summary of Procedure forDoctoral Degree

Dean-Dean of Graduate College; DH-Department Head; TA-Temporary AdviserComm-Committee; Ch-Chair of Committee

Initiatethrough


1. Apply for admission. (Follow instruction Deansheet carefully.)

Dear

Complete 30 days prior to enroll-ment (60 days prior for internationalstudents).

2. Secure assignment of a temporary DH & TAadviser from major department headand enroll. Dean

3. Request the appointment of advisort TAcommittee.

Dean

4. Prepare plan of study with assistance of Comm Prior to enrollment date (seecommittee. Submit one original approved "University Calendar") duringcopy to Graduate College. second full semester of enroll-

Dean ment beyond master's degree.

5. Fulfill foreign language requirement or Prior to qualifying examination.attain other required proficiencies.

6. Complete major portion of course workand plan dissertation program withcommittee. Submit copy of approved Deandissertation outline to Graduate College.

As early in the research stage aspossible.

Ch As early in the doctoral program. 'as feasible.

8. Submit results of qualifying examinationand/or application for admission toa

Not less than six months prior toCommencement in which degree

Comm

9.

candidacy Dean will be conferred

Verify accuracy of plan of study in Comm At the beginning of the semester orGraduate College. Secure committee summer session in which degree isapproval for any necessary changes. to be conferred.Check on time limit for the degree. Dean

7. Apply for and take qualifying examination.


Initiatethrough

Procedure Approvedby

10. Complete the Application for Diploma Deancard at the time of enrollment.

At the time of enrollment for thesemester or session in which thedegree is to be conferred. (Applica-tion is good for stated time only. Filenew application if conferring ofdegree is delayed.)

11. Complete research, prepare final draft Ch Deadlines published yearly.copy of dissertation and submit it atleast one week prior to the examination, Commalong with a copy of the abstract, to eachmember of the committee and to the DeanGraduate College. The final draft must becomplete and legible. Ordinary proof-reading marks and minor handwritten add-itions, changes, etc., are permitted, butthe copy should be in such condition thatit can be read easily and understoodclearly. The format must follow the Grad-uate College Style Manual recommen-dations; however, the style is to be deter-mined by the advisory committee. Theadviser must sign the copy submitted tothe Graduate College.

Schedule dissertation defense. Commit- Chtee chairperson notifies GraduateCollege of the results imme- Deandiately following conclusion of theexamination.

13. Make any changes in dissertation re- Ch Deadlines published yearly.quired by examining committee and bythe Graduate College. Advisory commit- Commtee members sign final copies of disser-tation. The Graduate College makes the Deanfinal decision on acceptance of thedissertation. Candidate submits fourapproved copies of the dissertation andsix approved copies of the abstract.

14. Pay binding and microfilming fees in theOffice of the Bursar; complete question-naire and microfilming agreement formand return all forms to the Graduate College.

Rent or buy cap, gown, and hood atStudent Union Bookstore and attendCommencement.

Form to be obtained from the Gradu-ate College after dissertation hasbeen formally accepted by thatoffice.

Time

Candidacy"). The results of the examina-tion are reported to the Graduate Collegeon Form G-4.

Before taking the qualifying examina-tion, the student must have an approvedplan of study and dissertation proposalon file in the Graduate College, and havethe approval of the advisory committee.

In case of failure to pass any part ofthis examination, the student will benotified in writing of the conditions underwhich another examination can betaken. A second examination may not begiven earlier than four months after afailure.

If the results of the second examina-tion are unsatisfactory, no other exami-nation may be given without the approvalof the Graduate Council.Admission to Candidacy. A studentmust be admitted to candidacy at leastsix months before the commencement inwhich the Doctor of Philosophy degreewill be received.

Before being admitted to candidacy,the student must have passed the quali-fying examination, and have an ap-proved plan of study and dissertationoutline filed in the Graduate College.Dissertation. A dissertation (doctoralthesis) is required of each doctoral can-didate. The subject of the dissertationmust be approved by the advisory com-mittee and the dissertation is preparedunder the direction of members of thecommittee or a special dissertation com-mittee approved by the advisory commit-tee chairperson.

The dissertation must follow specifica-tions in the Graduate College ThesisDissertation Handbook, available fromthe Graduate College. It is also availablevia the World Wide Web (http://www.osu-ours.okstate.edu/gradcoll). All disserta-tion copies must have the necessaryapproval signatures before submission tothe Graduate College.

After completing the research, thestudent prepares a final draft copy (com-plete and legible) of the proposed disser-tation and submits a copy, along with theabstract, to each member of the commit-tee and to the Graduate College. Thecopy being submitted to the GraduateCollege must be approved by thestudent's dissertation adviser. The finaldraft copy must be submitted to theGraduate College no later than the stateddeadline date (see "Graduate College Calen-dar").Human Subjects and Research. Okla-homa State University follows federalguidelines which require a review of anyresearch involving human subjects. Allsuch research must be approved by theInstitutional Review Board (IRB) beforehuman subjects are involved. Guidelines


on how to obtain permission to use hu-man subjects in research are availablefrom the departmental graduate coordi-nator or the executive secretary of theIRB, located in the Office of the Vice-President for Research. The informationprovides examples of activities subject tocareful review and those which are eas-ily approved.

Because University policy requiresprior approval of all research involvinghuman subjects, the letter from the IRBgranting approval of the research mustbe included in the appendix of any dis-sertation submitted to the Graduate Col-lege in fulfillment of degree objectives.Failure to obtain approval for use of hu-man subjects means that the thesis ordissertation cannot be accepted.Final Examination. The final examinationis primarily a defense of the dissertation.If the defense is judged inadequate, a re-examination decision will be made bythe advisory committee. The examinationis open to all members of the GraduateFaculty and may be attended by anyoneelse who obtains the permission of thecommittee.

The committee will notify the GraduateCollege immediately of results of the finalexamination. Following satisfactorycompletion of the final examination, thecandidate will make any changes re-quired by the committee and by theGraduate College and submit the disser-tation in final form signed by the commit-tee to the Graduate College.

Four copies of the dissertation in finalform and six copies of the abstract mustbe submitted to the Graduate College nolater than the stated deadline (see"Graduate College Calendar"). The dis-sertation copies become the property ofthe University; two copies are filed in theLibrary and two copies are kept by themajor department. There is a binding fee,payable at the Office of the Bursar.

All dissertations are microfilmed byUniversity Microfilms, Inc. The student isrequired to pay a fee for microfilming thecomplete document and for publicationof an abstract of about 350 words. Thestudent must complete a University Mi-crofilms Agreement Form after the disser-tation has been accepted by the Gradu-ate College. Copyrighting the disserta-tion is not required, but can be done at asmall additional cost with the approval ofthe dean of the Graduate College.Time Limit. Students are expected to com-plete the requirements of the Ph. D. degreewithin seven years from their first enroll-ment in the degree program. After that timea new program of study must be arrangedwith the advisory committee and filed in theGraduate College. No courses over 10 yearsold at the time of graduation may be used tofulfill requirements.

If all requirements for the degree arenot completed within four years after thequalifying examination was passed, asecond qualifying examination must berepeated successfully.

Any exception to these time limitsmust be approved by the Graduate Fac-ulty Council.Continuous Enrollment.A graduatestudent must maintain continuous enroll-ment during the entire research phase ofthe program. Such enrollment is notlimited by the maximum number of credithours of thesis which apply to the de-gree. Continuous enrollment can be metwith six credit hours during each 12-month period or two credit hours in eachof the fall, spring and summer semesters.Students who are using physical or fac-ulty resources of the University are ex-pected to be enrolled during each se-mester in at least two credit hours.

Failure to maintain continuous enroll-ment requires submission of a new appli-cation for readmission to the graduateprogram. If readmitted, all requirementsof the Graduate College and the depart-ment in effect at the time of readmission,must be completed.

Doctor of EducationDegree Programs(Ed.D.)Applied Educational StudiesCurriculum and InstructionEducational AdministrationHigher EducationOccupational and Adult Education

The degree of Doctor of Education isa professional degree conferred in rec-ognition of outstanding ability as an edu-cator in some special field or fields asshown by: (1) satisfactory completion ofa program of study; (2) passing examina-tions showing an understanding of thefield of specialization and its relation toallied subjects; (3) the preparation of adissertation demonstrating ability to ap-proach problems with a high degree oforiginality and independence; and(4) passing an examination covering thedissertation and related fields.Basic Requirements. The minimum timerequired for the doctor's degree is six se-mesters of full-time graduate study (aminimum of 90 semester credit hours)beyond the bachelor's degree, or foursemesters of full-time graduate study (aminimum of 60 semester credit hours)beyond the master's degree. Courses atthe 5000 and 6000 level should make upapproximately 75 percent of the plan ofstudy and must include 10 hours for the

doctoral dissertation. The student mustregister for the dissertation in the sameway he or she registers for other courses.Students may use 90 hours beyond thebachelor's degree as a degree total onlyif admitted directly into the doctoral pro-gram from the bachelor's degree.

A student who holds a D.V.M., M.D.,D.O., D.D.S., or equivalent professionalmedical degree may also have the mini-mum credit hour requirement reduced to60 hours, subject to the recommendationof their advisory committee and the ap-proval of the dean of the Graduate Col-lege. A student may only receive one 30-hour credit reduction in the Ph.D. require-ments regardless of the number ofmaster's or professional degrees that heor she holds.Admission to a Program. The studentcan secure an application form from theGraduate College along with informationconcerning areas and programs of studyoffered. The application will be evaluatedby the faculty of the appropriate depart-ment and by the Graduate College. Astudent planning to seek the Doctor ofEducation degree must provide specificinformation as requested by the Collegeof Education (i.e., vita, letters of recom-mendation, protocols of scholarly work,and test scores). Test scores requiredare the Miller Analogies Test and/or theaptitude portion of the Graduate RecordExamination. A student should contacthis or her department head to determinewhich tests are required and to obtainmaterials concerning the personnelfolder.

When the student's personnel folder iscomplete, the graduate review commit-tee will review the student's records andrecommend to the dean of the GraduateCollege whether or not the studentshould be admitted. The dean of theGraduate College will inform the studentby letter of admission status.Temporary Adviser. At the beginning ofa student's doctoral program, the head ofthe major department will designate amember of the Graduate Faculty to serveas temporary adviser to the student. Thetemporary adviser will guide the studentin the selection of courses for the firstsemester or summer session.Advisory Committee. Upon recommen-dation of the head of the major depart-ment or of the graduate committee of thedepartment, an advisory committee of notfewer than four members will be ap-pointed by the dean of the GraduateCollege. At least one member of theadvisory committee must be from a de-partment or program outside thestudent's major field of study. The dutiesof the advisory committee consist of(1) advising the student, (2) assisting thestudent in preparing a program of study,


(3) preparing and administering thequalifying examination, (4) assisting inplanning and conducting the research,(5) supervising the writing and subse-quent approval of the dissertation, and(6) conducting the final examination.Preliminary Conference. As soon as thestudent is notified that an advisory com-mittee has been appointed, a conferenceshould be arranged with the chairpersonand committee. Before the conferencethe student must see that the chairpersonhas transcripts of previous work andother information that will be needed inthe conference. During the conferencethe preparation of the student for gradu-ate study will be discussed and plansmade for future study.Plan of Study. After the preliminary con-ference, the student should complete theplan of study for the degree, have it ap-proved by the advisory committee andsubmit the original copy to the GraduateCollege. One copy will be retained by thestudent and three copies sent to theGraduate College.

The plan must include all the accept-able graduate work that has been com-pleted and all that will be taken for thedegree. The plan should include ap-proximately 75 percent of courses at the5000-6000 level and 10 hoursdissertation credit. Forms for preparingthe plan of study may be obtained in theGraduate College. The plan of studymust include a minimum of 60 hoursbeyond the master's degree or 30 hoursbeyond the Ed.S. Courses from themaster's degree or Ed.S. are not listed onthe doctoral plan of study.

Because the acceptance of workwhich the student desires to use towardthe degree rests with the advisory com-mittee, it is important to plan a completeprogram and have it approved by thedean of the Graduate College as soon aspossible. Courses taken more than 10years prior to actual graduation will notbe accepted on a plan of study without aformal request from the advisory commit-tee and approval of the Graduate FacultyCouncil.

The plan of study is to be submittedprior to the completion of the first year ofthe doctoral program.

Changes in the plan can be madewith the approval of the advisory commit-tee and the dean of the Graduate College. Afinal, accurate and approved plan must befiled at the beginning of the semester orsummer session in which the degree is tobeconferred.Character of Work. Completing a numberof courses with a"B" average (see "GeneralRegulations") is one of the requirements forthe doctoral degree. The student must also:(1) pass aqualifying examination, (2) pre-pare an acceptable dissertation, (3) demon -

strate the ability to do independent study,(4) pass a defense of dissertation, and(5) comply with other requirements of themajor field or department.Residence Requirements. A minimumof 30 semester credit hours must betaken at Oklahoma State University. Oneacademic year of the last two, as deter-mined by the appropriate department,must be spent in continuous residence atthis institution.

The residence requirement can bemet by two semesters of full-time gradu-ate study. Any other way of meeting theresidence requirement must have theapproval of the student's advisory com-mittee and of the dean of the GraduateCollege.

Courses taken at OSU-Tulsa whileregistered through Oklahoma State Uni-versity are considered residence credit.Courses taken from the other three coop-erating universities are considered to betransfer credit.Foreign Language and Research In-struments Proficiency. All candidateswill be expected to have a command ofthose instruments necessary in the studyof educational problems. The doctoraladvisory committee of each candidatemay require evidence of proficiency inone or more foreign languages, educa-tional research, statistics, and computerusage.Qualifying Examination. Before takingthe qualifying examination, the studentmust have completed the main areas in aplan of study which has been approvedby the advisory committee, have theapproval of his or her advisory commit-tee, and have an approved outline for thedissertation on file in the Graduate Col-lege and in the office of the departmentconcerned.

The qualifying examination is de-signed to measure the student's profi-ciency in the field of specialization, thebreadth and depth of his or her profes-sional education background and his orher knowledge of cognate subjects. Theexamination may be both written and oralbut part of it must be written. This exami-nation must be passed and the resultreported to the Graduate College onForm G-4 at least six months before thedegree is granted (see "Admission to Candi-dacy" in the "Doctor of Philosophy" section).

l n case of failure to pass this examina-tion, the student will be notified by theexamining committee of the conditionunder which another examination maybe taken. A student who fails on eitherthe qualifying or final examination cannottake another examination for fourmonths. If the result of the second exami-nation is unsatisfactory, no other exami-nation may be given without the approvalof the Graduate Council.

Dissertation. A dissertation (doctoralthesis) is required of each candidate forthe Doctor of Education degree. Thedissertation has three principal functions:(1) training in research, (2) promotingprofessional growth, and (3) contributingto professional knowledge in education.Not every dissertation will be expected toserve these three functions in the sameway or to the same extent.

The format specifications, proce-dures, and regulations for the dissertationare the same as for the Ph.D. The Ed.D.candidate should refer to the "Doctor ofPhilosophy" section on dissertations andsubmission procedures through theGraduate College.Human Subjects and Research. Okla-homa State University follows federalguidelines which require a review of anyresearch involving human subjects. Allsuch research must be approved by theInstitutional Review Board (IRB) beforehuman subjects are involved. Guidelineson how to obtain permission to use hu-man subjects in research are availablefrom the departmental graduate coordi-nator or the executive secretary of theIRB, the Graduate College, or Office ofthe Vice-President for Research. Theinformation provides examples of activi-ti es subject to careful review and thosewhich are easily approved.

Because University policy requiresprior approval of all research involvinghuman subjects, the letter from the IRBgranting approval of the research mustbe included in the appendix of any thesisor dissertation submitted to the GraduateCollege in fulfillment of degree objec-tives. Failure to obtain approval for use ofhuman subjects means that the thesis ordissertation cannot be accepted.Time Limit. Students are expected tocomplete the requirements for the Doctorof Education degree within seven yearsafter beginning course work in the de-gree program. Otherwise a new programof study must be arranged with the advi-sory committee and filed in the GraduateCollege. No courses over 10 years old atthe time of graduation may be used tofulfill requirements.

If all requirements for the degree are notcompleted within four years after the quali-fying examination was passed, a secondqualifying examination must be repeatedsuccessfully.

Any exception to these time limits mustbe approved by the Graduate Faculty Coun-cil.Continuous Enrollment. Continuousenrollment must be maintained duringthe entire research phase of the pro-gram. Such enrollment is not limited bythe maximum number of credit hours ofthesis which apply to the degree. Con-tinuous enrollment can be met with six


credit hours during each 12-month pe-riod or two credit hours in each of the fall,spring and summer semesters. Studentswho are using physical or faculty re-sources of the University are expected tobe enrolled during each semester in atleast two credit hours.

Failure to maintain continuous enroll-ment requires submission of a new appli-cation for readmission to the graduateprogram. If readmitted, all requirementsof the Graduate College and the depart-ment in effect at the time of readmission,must be completed.

Specialist inEducation DegreeProgram (Ed.S.)Education

The Specialist in Education degree isa post-master's professional degree. It isconferred as an appropriate recognitionof achievement as evidenced by:1.Successful professional performance

in the area of the student's specializa-tion.

2. Satisfactory completion of a programof graduate study of approximatelytwo academic years.

3.Satisfactory performance on examina-tions designed to reveal the student'sundertaking of the field of specializa-tion and its relation to other areas.

4.Preparation of a thesis dealing withsome aspect of concern to thestudent's profession and its defensebefore a committee of the GraduateFaculty.

Admission. The student can secureapplication forms from the dean of theGraduate College along with informationconcerning areas and programs of studyoffered. The application will be evaluatedby the faculty of the appropriate depart-ment and by the Graduate College.Admission to a Program. A studentplanning to seek the Specialist in Educa-tion degree must provide specific infor-mation as requested by the College of Edu-cation (i.e., vita, letters of recommendation,protocols of scholarly work, and testscores). Test scores required are the MillerAnalogies Test and/or the aptitude portionof the Graduate Record Examination. Astudent should contact the departmenthead to determine which tests are requiredand obtain materials concerning the per-sonnel folder.

When the student's personnel folder iscomplete, the graduate review commit-tee for Specialist in Education programswill review the student's records andrecommend to the dean of the Graduate

College whether or not the studentshould be admitted to the program. Thedean of the Graduate College will informthe student by letter regarding admission.Temporary Adviser. At the beginning ofa student's Specialist in Education pro-gram, the head of the major departmentwill designate a member of the GraduateFaculty to serve as temporary adviser tothe student. The temporary adviser willguide the student in the selection ofcourses for the first semester or summersession.Advisory Committee. The dean of theGraduate College will appoint an advi-sory committee nominated by the head ofthe department in which he studentwishes to specialize. This committee(1) conducts the preliminary examinationand conference, (2) approves the pro-posed plan of study, (3) supervises thestudent's progress in the program,(4) supervises the research, and(5) arranges for and conducts the finalexamination. The advisory committeeconsists of three members of the gradu-ate faculty, with the chair holding associ-ate or full membership status. All threemembers may be chosen within thestudent's area of study. Additional mem-bers may come from other disciplines.Plan of Study. As soon as practical afterthe appointment of the committee, thestudent will arrange with the chair for aconference for the purpose of planning aprogram of study. The plan of study willinclude all graduate work required tocomplete the program. The original copyof the plan of study should be submittedto the Graduate College. This plan maybe modified with the approval of theadvisory committee and the dean of theGraduate College. Courses taken morethan 10 years prior to actual graduationwill not be accepted on a plan of studywithout a formal request from the advi-sory committee and approval of theGraduate Faculty Council. The plan ofstudy should be submitted prior tocompletion of the first year of study in theEd.S. program.Credit-hour Requirements. A minimumof 60 semester credit hours beyond thebachelor's degree or 33 hours beyondthe master's degree are required for theSpecialist in Education degree. This mayinclude as many as 10 credit hours forthe practicum study and accompanyingreport.Character of Work. Completing an ap-propriate number of courses with a "B"average (see "General Regulations") isonly one of the requirements for thisdegree. The student must also: (1) pass aqualifying examination, (2) conduct anappropriate study of education, (3) showqualities of professional leadership, and(4) pass a final examination.

Residence Requirements. The candi-date must be enrolled full-time at OSU forone academic year of the two yearsrequired for the degree. Two summersessions are considered equivalent toone semester for purposes of meetingthe residence requirement.

Ordinarily the last 20 hours, includingthe study and report, must be earned inresidence on the Stillwater campus ofOklahoma State University. Any deviationmust be recommended by the advisorycommittee and approved by the dean ofthe Graduate College. No more than ninehours may be transferred from anotheruniversity.Qualifying Examination. A qualifyingexamination is required of all candidatesfor the Specialist in Education degree.The nature of this exam is determinedwithin each specialization.Time Limit. Students must complete allrequirements for the Specialist in Educa-tion degree within five years after begin-ning course work in the degree program.No course over 10 years old at the timeof graduation may be used to satisfydegree requirements. Any exception tothese time limits must be approved by theGraduate Faculty Council after recom-mendation from the advisory committee.Continuous Enrollment. Continuousenrollment must be maintained duringthe duration of the program throughenrollment in at least six credit hoursover any 12 month period. Normally thisrequirement is met by enrolling in at leasttwo credit hours in each of the spring,summer and fall terms. Students who areusing physical or faculty resources of theUniversity are expected to be enrolledeach semester in at least two hours.

Failure to maintain continuous enroll-ment requires submission of a new appli-cation for readmission to the graduateprogram. If readmitted, all requirementsof the Graduate College and the programin effect at the time of readmission mustbe completed.Credit toward an Ed.D. or a Ph.D. Astudent holding an Ed.S. may have thecredit hour requirements for a Ph.D. orEd.D. reduced to 30 hours subject torecommendation by the advisory corn-mittee and approval of the dean of theGraduate College. However, all of theremaining 30 hours toward the doctoraldegree must be taken at the 5000 or6000 level and all must be taken at OSU.


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