1993-1994 West Chester University Graduate Course Catalog

116 Pages·1993·7.8 MB·English

by  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY
Graduate
Catalog
1993-94
West Chester University-

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West Chester University
Graduate Catalog
1993-1994
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Anyindividual having suggestions, problems, complaints, or
Communications Directory
grievances with regard to equal opportunity or affirmative action
is encouraged to contact the director ofaffirmative action, 104
MAILING ADDRESS: West Chester University Lawrence Center [phone].
West Chester, PA 19383
TELEPHONES: Dial 436 plus numberin parentheses. Sexual Harassment Policy
For offices not shown here, call the West Chester University is committed to equality ofopportunity
University Information Center: andfreedomfromdiscriminationforallitsstudentsandemployees.
Based on this commitment and the recognition that sexual
[phone].
harassment is a form of discrimination, which is of a growing
Admissions OfficeofGraduateStudiesandSponsored concern to the higher education community, the University
Research, Old Ubrary (2943) provides the following policy:
Affirmative Action Director ofAffirmative Action, Lawrence Harassment on the basis ofsexKis a violation ofTitle VII
Center (2433) ofthe U.S. Civil Rights Act, Title ofthe Educational
Amendments of 1972, and ofthe Pennsylvania Human Rela-
Billing/Payments Office ofthe Bursar, Elsie O. Bull Center tions Act. Because West Chester Universityis committed to
(2552) establishing an environment free from discrimination and
Bookstore Student Services Inc., Sykes Union harassment, sexual harassment will not be tolerated in any
Building (2242) form. Upon official filing ofa complaint, immediate investi-
Careers/Placement Director ofCareer Development Center, gation will be made culminating in appropriate corrective
action where warranted, which may include termination of
Lawrence Center (2501)
the relationship with the University.
Continuing Education Dean ofUniversity College, Elsie O. Bull Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual ad-
Center (3550)
vances, requests for sexual favors, and otherverbal or physi-
Director ofAdult, Evening, and Alterna- cal conduct ofa sexual nature occurring when:
tiveStudies, ElsieO. BullCenter(3550) 1 submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or
Counseling Counseling Center, Lawrence Center implicidya term or condition ofan individual's employ-
(2301) ment, or ofa student's academic status or treatment;
Financial Aid/ Work Director ofFinancial Aid, Elsie O. Bull 2. submission to or rejection ofsuch conduct by an individ-
Study Center (2627) ual is used as the basis for academic or employment deci-
Graduate Studies/ Dean ofGraduate Studies and Sponsored sions affecting such an individual; or
Catalogs Research, Old Ubrary (2943) 3. such conduct creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive
Housing Residence Life, Sykes Union Building living, working, or academic environment to a reasonable
person.
(3307)
A complete copy ofthe University's Sexual Harassment Pol-
Police Public Safety Department, Peoples
icydocument, inclusive ofthe investigatory procedures, maybe
Maintenance Building (3311)
obtained from the Affirmative Action Office.
Public Relations Director ofUniversity Relations, Smith Individuals whobelieve themselves tobe thevictimsofsexual
House (3383) harassment, orwho havequestionsaboutthe University'spolicyon
Scheduling/Registration Office ofGraduateStudies andSponsored this matter should contact the director ofaffirmative action, 104
Research, Old Library (2943) Lawrence Center [phone].
StudentServices, Inc. Sykes Union Building (2955)
Accreditation
Summer Sessions Director ofSummer Sessions, Elsie O.
Bull Center (2230) West Chester University is accredited byThe Middle States Asso-
ciation ofColleges and Secondary Schools, The National Council
Teacher Certification Teacher Certification Office, Recitation forAccreditation ofTeacher Education, The National Athletic
Hall (2426) TrainingAssociation, The National Association ofSchools ofMu-
Undergraduate Catalogs Office ofAdmissions, 100 West Rosedale sic, The National League for Nursing, The American Chemical
(3411) Society, The Commission on Accreditation in Clinical Chemistry,
University Events/ Student ProgrammingDept./Student TheJoint Review Committee for RespiratoryTherapy Education,
Student Activities Activities Council (2983) or Sykes and the Council on Social Work Education (baccalaureate level).
Information Desk (2984) West Chester University has been given program approval by the
Department ofEducation ofthe Commonwealth ofPennsylvania
Nondiscrimination/Affirmative Action Policy for the certification ofteachers.
West Chester University is committed to providing leadership in The provisions ofthis catalog are not to be regarded
extending equal opportunities to all individuals. Accordingly, the as an irrevocable contract between the student and the
Universitywill continue to make everyeflfon to provide these University. West Chester University reserves the right to
rightstoallpersons regardlessofrace, color, religiouscreed, sexual change any provisions or requirements at any time.
orientation, handicap, ancestry, national origin, union member-
ship, age, or sex. This policy applies to all members of the Office of Graduate Studies and Sponsored Research
University community including students, faculty, staff, and Old LibraryBuilding
administrators. It abo applies to all applicants for admission or Church Street and Rosedale Avenue
employmentand all participants in University-sponsored activities. West Chester University
This policyis in compliancewith federal and state laws, in- K West Chester, PA 19383
cludingTitles VI and\ai ofthe Civil RightsAct of 1964, Tide [phone]
ofthe Educational Amendment of 1972, Section 504 ofthe Reha- Hours:
bilitation Act of 1973, Americans with DisabilitiesAct of 1990, and Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Executive Order ofthe GovernorofPennsylvania, Tuesday 4:30-7:00 p.m.
Contents
Communications Directory ii
Graduate Programs ofStudy 2
Graduate Studies at West Chester 3
Admission 4
Good Standing, Academic Probation,
Degree Candidacy and Degree Requirements 7
Fees and Expenses 8
Financial Aid 10
Academic Information and Regulations 14
Universit>' Services and Student Living 18
Programs ofStudy and Course Offerings 23
Guide to the Catalog 23
Staicture ofthe University 24
Administration 25
Training and Development 26
MSA., Individualized Concentration 26
Anthropology and Sociology 27
Art 28
Biology 29
Business 30
MasterofBusiness Administration Program 30
Accounting 31
Economics 32
Management 32
Marketing 33
Chemistry 34
Childhood Studies and Reading 36
Elementary Education 37
Reading 38
Cenificate ofAdvanced Graduate Study 38
Communication Studies 40
Communicative Disorders 41
Counselor, Secondary, and Professional Education 43
Counselor Education 43
Secondary Education and Professional Studies 45
Educational Research 47
Environmental Education 48
Urban Education 48
CriminalJustice 48
English 50
Foreign Languages 53
Geography and Planning 55
Geology and Astronomy 56
Health 58
History 61
Instructional Media 63
Leadership for Women 64
Linguistics 65
Matnematics and ComputerScience 66
Music 69
Music Education 69
Music History and Literature 71
Instrumental Music 72
Keyboard Music 72
Music Theory and Composition 74
Vocal and Choral Music 75
Nursing 76
Philosophy 77
Physical Education 78
Physical Science 81
Political Science 82
Psychology 83
Social Work 85
Special Education 86
Teaching English as a Second Language 87
Women's Studies 88
Guide to Course Prefixes 89
Commonwealth ofPennsylvania 90
Administration 91
Faculty 92
Academic Calendar • 105
Index 106
Campus Map 108
Borough ofWest ChesterMap 109
Chester County Map 110
Graduate Programs of Study
Administration CriminalJustice MM. InstrumentalPerformance
M.M. Music Education
MSA. (Concentrations: Health Services, Individ- MS. CriminalJustice M.M. MusicTheory/Composition
uCaalriez,edP,syLcehaodleorgsyh/iPperfsoornWnoelm,enPu,bLUocnAgd-mTienrims- English M.M.Vocal/ChoralPerformance
tration, Sport andAthleticAdministration, MA. English Nursing
TPrlaainnniinngg)and Development, Urban/Regional Foreign Languages MSN. CommunityHealth Nursing
Cooperative degree with ClinicalChemistry MA. French Philosophy
Biology MM.AE.d.SpFarneinschh MA. Philosophy
M.A. Biology M.Ed. German Physical Education
M.Ed, Latin
Business MEd. Spanish M.S. PhysicalEducation(Concentrations: General
Physical Educadon, Exercise and Sport
M.BA. (Concentrations: Accounting, Economics/
Finance, General Business, Management, GMeAography and Planning MSAP.hy(sCioonlcoegnyt)ration: Sport and
Management Information Systems, Small Geography
Business Management) MSA. (Concentration: Urban/Regional Planning) AthledcAdministration)
Physical Science (Interdepartmental)
Chemistry Geology and Astronomy
MA PhysicalScience(Concentration:Chemistry) MA. Physical Science (Concentration: Earth MA. PhysicalScience (Concentrations: Chemis-
M.Ed. Chemistry Sciences) try, Earth Sciences)
M.S. Chemistry Political Science
M.S. Clinical Chemistry Health M.SA (Concentration: PublicAdministration)
M.Ed. Health
Childhood Studies and Reading MS, Health Psychology
M.Ed, ElementaryEducation (Concentradons: MS. Administration (Concentrations: Health
ECdreuactaitvieonT,eaEclheimnegn-tLeaarryniEndgu,caEdaorlny,CGhiiflteddhood Services, Long-Term Care) MMAA,. CGleinneircaall PPssyycchhoollooggyy
and Talented, Human Development, Lan- History MMAA. Industrial/Organizational Psychology
guageArts, Reading, SocialStudies) MA. History Group Psychotherapy/Processes (Certifica-
Certification in ElementaryEducation MEd. History MSA.tion(:CoPnscyecnthroadtriaomnas): Individualized,
M.Ed, Reading
ReadingSpecialist Certification Instructional Media Psychology/Personnel,Trainingand Devel-
opment)
Cenificate of Advanced Graduate Study in MEd. Instructional Media Education
Childhood Studies andReading M.S. Instructional Media Public Administration
TeachingCertification forInstructionalMedia
Communication Studies See PoliticalScience
Education
MA. Communication Studies Women Special Education
Leadership for
CMoAmmCuonmimucnaitcaitvieveDDiissoorrddeersrs MSA (Concentration: Leadership forWomen) MCe.rEtdifiScpaeDcoinalinEdSupcecaitailonEducadon
Mathematics and Computer Science
Counselor, Secondary, and MA. Mathematics (Concentrations: Pure Mathe- TLeaancghuianggeEnglish as a Second
Professional Education matics, Mathematics Education) MA
MEd. ElementarySchool Counseling MEd, Mathematics TeachingEnglish asaSecond Language
M.Ed. SecondarySchool CounseUng MS. ComputerScience
M.S. Higher Education Counseling The following departments and interdisci-
Music
M.S. Educational Research plinary areas offergraduate courses, but
Specialist I Certificate in Counseling MA. Music Historyand Literature no graduate degree.
(ElementaryorSecondary) M.M, Accompanying
M.Ed. Secondary Education MM, Keyboard Performance AnthropologyandSociology,Art, Linguistics,
Courses in Environmental Education; Urban MM. Piano Pedagogy TheatreArts, andWomen'sStudies
Education
Graduate Studies at West Chester
West Chester University Graduate Studies are committed to Learning and Research Center; and the Francis Harvey Green
broadening scholarship, strengthening professional skills, and Library, one of Pennsylvania's principal university libraries.
encouraging significant research.
THE GRADUATE STUDIES PROGRAM at West Chester has The Universityoffers the MasterofArts, the MasterofBusiness
Administration, the MasterofEducation, the MasterofMusic,
gmraotweTliyr2e,m0a0r0ksatbuldyenstisncneoiwts aitntternoddudcutriionnginth1e9f5a9l.l aAnpdprsopxrii-ng and the Master of Science in approximately 70 disciplines
semesters; some 1,800 enroll for summer sessions. West or areas ofstudy.
Chester University's graduate program is the largest within Master's degree programs such as the M.B.A., the M.A. in
the 14 Commonwealth-owned institutions of higher learning. communicative disorders, the M.S.A., the M.S. in computer
The University began as the West ChesterAcademy in 1812 science, and the certificate of advanced graduate study in
and functioned as a normal school from 1871-1927. Since it reading have been designed to meet the panicular needs of
became a four-yearcollege in 1927, West Chesterhas developed the times and the area.
steadily and is now one of the major comprehensive
institutions ofhigher learning in the Philadelphia vicinity. In addition to its degree and certification programs. West
Chester offers nondegree study in a number ofareas including
Facilities for graduate education are good. The Common-
art, linguistics, theatre arts, and women's studies.
wealth inauguratedan extensivebuildingprogram in the 1950s
which led to the Schmucker Science Center, a block-long For the benefit of in-service teachers and other employed
complex ofbuildings includingaplanetarium, an astronomical persons. West Chester schedules most ofits graduate classes
observatory, and modem laboratories; the Elsie O. Bull during late afternoons and evenings.
Graduate Summer Sessions large enough to provide essential Interchange, while those traveling east
The 12-week summer sessions are services and the substance ofa vigorous can arrive via Route 100 south from the
divided into three periods: the Pre community, and old enough to give Downingtown Interchange. From the
the student first-hand contact with south, Route 202 from Wilmington and
Session of three weeks, the Regular
Session of six weeks, and the Post America's early history. The heart of Routes 100 and 52 from U.S. Route 1
Session ofthreeweeks. Most PreSession West Chester is its courthouse, a all lead to West Chester.
classes meet in the evenings; almost Classical Revival building designed in
the 1840s by Thomas U. Walter, one of
amlelectladsusreisnfgorthtehedaoytthiemre.tw(Toosaepspsliyo,nssee the architects for the Capitol in Undergraduate Studies
"Admission.") Admission to summer Washington, D.C. Over 10,000 students are enrolled in
sessions courses does not constitute Today,West Chesterispartoftherapidly the University's undergraduate program.
admission to a degree program. growing suburban complex surrounding The University grants the Associate of
Philadelphia and offers interesting Arts in liberal studies, the Associate of
The Campus opportunities for the study of local, Science in two fields, the Bachelor of
The University is located in West county, and regional government in a Science in Education in four bcisic
Chester, a community in southeastern period ofchange and growth. curricula—elementary education, sec-
Pennsylvania strategically located at the Philadelphia is 25 miles to the east and ondary education, music education, and
center of the mid-Atlantic corridor. Wilmington 17 miles to the south of speech pathology and audiology; the
The seat ofChester County government the campus. The libraries, museums, BachelorofArts inartsand letters, social
for almost two centuries. West Chester and other cultural and historical and behavioral science, the natural
retains much of its historical charm resources ofboth cities are within easy sciences, mathematics, and music; the
in its buildings and countryside, but reach. Valley Forge, the Brandywine BachelorofFineArts in StudioArts; the
offers the twentieth-century advantages Battlefield, Longwood Gardens, and BachelorofScience in the sciences and
ofa town in the heart ofan expanding otherhistorical attractions are nearWest health sciences; the BachelorofMusic
economic area. Chester. in theory/composition, performance,
The University occupies 388 acres. The and music history; and the Bachelor of
Science in Nursing.
wmiatihnincathmepuBsoriosusgihtuoafteWdesotnC9h7esatcerre;sthe How to Reach West Chester The University also offers degree pro-
south campus is located on a 291-acre The Borough ofWest Chester is easily grams that prepare students for special-
tract in adjacent townships. West accessible from all directions both bycar ized work in business administration,
Chester was settled in the early eigh- and public transportation. Route 3, computer and information sciences,
teenth century principally by members the West Chester Pike, leads directly criminaljustice, nursing, social welfare,
of the Society of Friends. With a into town from center-city Philadelphia. speech pathology and audiologj', and
population ofabout 20,000, theborough From the Pennsylvania Turnpike, many other fields. The Office of
is small enough to have the pleasant motorists traveling west should take Admissions will supply undergraduate
aspects ofa tree-shaded American town. Route 202 south from the Valley Forge admissions materials upon request.
. .
Admission
Student Responsibility Office of Graduate Studies by the Active Status
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to the dates relating to application for deadline should consult with the gradu- of Graduate Studies for readmission to
graduation as well as other pertinent ate coordinator for that program to graduate study.
receive advice regarding the possibilit)'
deadlines announced by the department
ofenrolling as a nondegree student Admission Requirements for
or the Office of Graduate Studies and
for a maximum of six credits while Degree Students
Sponsored Research.
The Application Procedure awaiting action on their application. 1 Abaccalaureate degree from a college
Students interested in receiving a oruniversity accredited in the United
Students with a bachelor's degree from graduate assistantship should apply to States oritsequivalent fromaschool
an accredited college or university in the Office of Graduate Studies no later in another country.
the United States or with equivalent than February 15.
preparation acquired in another country 2. A cumulative average ofat least 2.50
are eligible to apply for admission to Notification ofAdmission and a GPA ofat least 2.75 in the
a graduate program. All applications are reviewed byboth major discipline. (An "A" equals 4.0.)
the appropriate department or program
1 Applications are available from the 3. Scores from the Graduate Manage-
Office of Graduate Studies and and the dean ofgraduate studies. ment Admission Test, Graduate
Sponsored Research and, when com- The dean will notify apphcants of the Record Examination, or the Miller
acceptance or rejection of their applica-
pleted, should be returned there AnalogiesTestifthese are required for
along with all supporting documenta- tions. Ifaccepted, students must follow admission to the program in which
tion required for admission to a all program advising and scheduling the student wishes to enroll.
policies and procedures. Accepted
particular degree program.
2. Applicants must request all institu- students should meet immediatelywith 4. Approval by the department offering
tions at which they have taken any their advisers to outline a program of the desired degree program. Before
postsecondary work to submit an study. such approval is given, an interview
with a faculty member may be
oofffiGcriaaldutraatnescSrtiupdtideisreacntdlyStpoonthseorOefdfice Matriculation Fee required. The applicant also must
Research. West Chester University Atthe timeofacceptanceintoagraduate meet any other additional require-
undergraduate transcripts areavailable program at West Chester University, ments established for the degree
to the Office ofGraduate Studies and the student must submit a nonrefund- program, including grade point aver-
Sponsored Research; applicants do able fee of $100 to reserve his/her ages which exceed the minimum
not need to forward them. admission. This sum is applied toward graduate admission requirements.
3. Applicants should consult with the the student's tuition and/or fees but 5. Approval by the dean ofgraduate
graduate coordinator of the primary is nonrefundable should the student studies and sponsored research.
winittehreastdmairsesaitoonarsesquurierceommenptlsiafnocrea sCuhbesseteqruenUtnliyvedrseictiyd.e nTohtetostautdteenntd'sWest 6. Space available in the program.
particular degree program. admission is canceled ifhe/she fails to An applicant who has academic deficien-
submitthe $100matriculationfeebythe cies may be granted provisional status.
Application Deadline due date. The departmental graduate coordinator
For most of the graduate programs, Registration will specify course work which must
recommended deadlines for the submis- betakentoremovesuchdeficienciesand
Previously enrolled students (those
sion of completed applications are: who have attendedwithin the pastyear) which will not be credited to degree
April 15 - Fall Semester, October 15 - and newly accepted students will requirements including, if necessary,
Spring Semester, and February 15 for receive scheduling materials and regis- undergraduate prerequisites.
graduate assistant applicants.
tration instructions bymail. Materials Admission to degree study does not
Some programs have established differ- for fall semester are usually available in constitute admission to degree candi-
ent recommended application dead- earlyApril, forspringsemesterin early dacy. After a student has satisfactorily
lines. Please see application information November, and for summer sessions in fulfilled certain course requirements
under individual programs listed in early March. Students who anticipate specified in the degree program and has
this catalog. receiving materials but do not receive completed 12 to 15 semester hours of
The application and all supporting them should contact the Office of work, the student must apply for
credentials should be submitted to the Graduate Studies. admission to degree candidacy.
.
Admission
Graduate Record Examination work required ofstudents in the course. courses to be transferred are graduate
and Graduate Management Anyone may attend the University for courses, which were given graduate
Admission Test thesolepurposeofauditingoneormore credit.
graduate courses byobtainingapproval 6. The courses for transfer must have
Scores from the Graduate Record from the course instructor, graduate been taken recently enough to fall
Examination (GRE) or Graduate Man- coordinator, and dean of graduate within the six-year time limitation.
agement Admission Test (GNIAT) are studies and sponsored research, and
required for many degree programs. paying the regular fee. Full-time gradu- The Senior Citizen Policy
The prospective degree student should ate students may audit one course per The Senior Citizen Program allows
consult the appropriate program out- semester uithout charge, provided they retired Pennsylvania residents to attend
line and schedule a test prior to obtain approval from the course West Chester University tuition free
matriculation. instructorand thecourse doesnotcreate on a SPACE AVAILABLE BASIS. To
Both tests are administered by the an overload for the student. If an qualifj', the student must be retired, at
Educational Testing Service, P.O. Box overload results, students must pay for least 60 years old, and have been a
6004, Princeton, NJ 08541-6004. For each credit in excess of 12. Part-time Pennsylvania resident for at least a year.
current information regarding applica- graduate students may audit one course Students may enroll as either degree
tion materials and test dates, contact the per semester, provided they obtain the or nondegree students and may audit or
Counseling Center, 215-436-230L instructor's approval, enroll in the take courses for credit. The program
Application forms must be filed with the course through the office ofgraduate does not include internships, indepen-
Educational Testing Service at least 15 studies, and pay the regular course fee. dentstudy, individualized instruction,
dayspriortothedateofanyexamination. Credit is nevergiven to auditors. After student teaching, thesis seminar, or any
The examinations maybe taken at any the course has commenced, the auditor similar course requiring extra faculty
of the testing centers designated by status may not be changed. The grade compensation for the additional enroll-
the Educational Testing Service. The of Audit (AU) is recorded on the ment. All scheduling information is
GREisadministered periodicallyatWest student's transcript. A full-time gradu- available in the University College.
Chester—generally in October, Decem- ate assistant may not use an audit to Senior citizen students may not register
ber, February, April, andJune. West maintain his/herfull-time statuswithout prior to the beginning ofclasses. They
ChesterGUMniAveTrsity' became a test center the prior approval of the appropriate must attend the first meeting of the
for the in fall 1989. adviser, graduate coordinator, and dean class(es) forwhich theywish to register
Miller Analogies Test ofgraduate studies. and obtain the instructor's signature
on their schedule, indicating there is
Some degree programs require students Transfer of Credit space available in the class. They then
to take the MillerAnalogiesTest,which Applicants to a degree program at West return their signed schedule, along
is administered each week at the Chester who have earned credits with a signed Senior Citizen fee waiver
Counseling Center, Room 129, Law- through previous graduate study at form and signed audit form if they
rence Center. It requires less than two another college or university may trans- wish to audit, to the University College.
hours and is given by appointment. fer credit under cenain circumstances. The University College then schedules
Students requiring the test should Application forms for transfer of credit the student and submits the fee waiver
telephone the center (215-436-2301) may be obtained in the Office of form to the Office ofFinancial Aid.
well in advance to schedule a test date. Graduate Studies and Sponsored Re-
Appointmentsare often booked several search. The following conditions are the Admission of International
months in advance. The student must minimum requirements for acceptance Students
pay an examination fee in person at of transfer credit: Students from foreign countries may
the time the test is taken at the Coun-
seling Center. 1 The credits must have been earned be admitted to the graduate program,
at an accredited graduate school. provided they meet certain special
Undergraduates 2. The courses taken must be approved requirements in addition to the Univer-
An undergraduate who has completed by the department or program in sity and program admission require-
96 credits of undergraduate course which the applicant intends to enroll ments. International students, like other
work, is in the final semester ofwork at West Chester and by the graduate wouhte-onf-ssptaacteesitsuadveanitlsa,blaer.e accepted only
for the bachelor's degree, and has an dean.
o3v.e0rmalaly,grwaidtehptohienptearvmeirsasgieonofofatthleeadsetan 3. No more than six credits may be AmpupslticbaetisounbsmainttdesduptopotrhteinOgffdiocecuomfents
transferred.
of graduate studies and sponsored Graduate Studies and Sponsored Re-
research, enroll in up to six credits of 4. The grade earned for courses to be search no later than January 15 for
graduate-level courses. Credits earned transferred must be B or better. (An admission the following fall semester,
may be applied to a master's degree "A" equals 4.0.) and September 15 for admission the
program subject to the approval of the 5. An official transcript must be submit- following spring semester.
major depanment. ted. Transcripts must be sent directly Applicants whose native language is
to the Office ofGraduate Studies not English must submit evidence of
Auditors
and Sponsored Research by the satisfactory performance on the Test of
An auditor is a student who attends institution that granted the credits, English as a Foreign Language
classes but does not necessarilydo other and theymustclearlyindicate that the (TOEFL) to the Office ofGraduate
Admission
Studies and Sponsored Research before for the academic year. (Summer and scholarships, assistantships, or docu-
application forms can be processed. A holidays are not figured into these mented support from a foundation,
score of 550 is the minimum acceptable costs.) other agency, or local U.S. resident
score, although some programs have 5. A Medical History Form and an sponsor.
higher minimum requirements. Informa- Immunization Record must be Ifan international student has been in
tion about the TOEFL test, including completed by a physician and re- theUnited States on a studentvisaforat
test dates and locations in foreign turned to the Office of Graduate leastnine months and attendingschool
countries, can be obtained from the Studies. on a full-time basis, the deposit
Educational Testing Service, Box 899, amount can be reduced at the discretion
6. Ifa student is admitted to a degree
Princeton, NJ 08540, U.S.A. Registration of the Office of Graduate Studies.
program, a U.S. Immigration (1-20)
forms must reach Princeton at least Form will be supplied by the Insurance Requirements for
five weeks before the test is to be taken.
University. International Students
Ampipnliicmaunmtsscwohreooffai5l50toonacthhieevTeOEaFL After the application and supponing International students at West Chester
may be admitted to the English as a dOfofciucemeonftGsrahdauvaetebeSteundireesviaenwdedS,potnh-e Uqnuiavteershietayltharaendreaqcuciirdeednttionscuarrarnyce.ade-
Second Language (ESL) program,
sored Research will notify the applicant Insurance must be effective for all
providing they are otherwise eligible
ofits action. International students periods of time the student has been
for admission to the degree program to are urged to remain in their own authorized to be in the United States
which they have applied. Successful
countries until they receive notice of by an immigration document issued by
completion of the ESL program will acceptance. The University cannot West Chester University.
qualify the applicant for subsequent assume responsibility for the housing Health and accident insurance policies
admission to the degree program.
or welfare ofinternational students. must be purchased through a company
The following information and docu- that sells insurance in the United
ments must be filed with the Office of Acceptance Deposit for States. West Chester University has set
Graduate Studies and Sponsored Re- International Students minimum coverage standards which
search: A $12,000 deposit is required ofall must be met by all insurance policies.
1. A completed application form. international students ifWest Chester Information about the minimum stan-
2. An official copy ofschool certificates, University is issuing the initial student dards are available at the Center
showing the date issued for all work 1-20 for the applicant. The deposit for International Programs Office,
done beyond the elementary level. amount is based on estimated expenses 436-3515.
for one full calendar year. After the To assure compliancewith the insurance
3. Official record of the TOEFL score student has paid all tuition and fees for requirement, all international students
sent directly to the Office of Gradu- the first semester (and living expenses must come to the Center for Interna-
ateStudies bythe EducationalTesting if residing on campus), the balance of tionalProgramsbySeptember 15 ofeach
Service. the first $6,000 will be returned to the academicyear Qanuary31 for students
4. A statement from a bank or other student. Afterthese costs havebeenpaid entering spring semester). There stu-
financial institution cenifying ample for the second semester, the remainder dents may obtain information as to the
financial resources to maintain of the deposit will be returned to the amount ofinsurance required and the
oneselfwhile a student in the United student. All deposit amounts will be means ofobtainingcoverage to meet the
States. Current costs are $12,000 reduced byan amount equal to awarded insurance requirement.