Graduate Announcement

254 Pages·2013·4.4 MB·English

by  Felicia Sanders

GRADUATE
CATALOG
2013-2015

Published by

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN-DEARBORN
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Daniel E. Little, Ph.D.
Chancellor
University of Michigan-Dearborn

University of Michigan-Dearborn
Dearborn, Michigan 48128-2406
Telephone: [phone]
Web: umd.umich.edu

The University of Michigan, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws
regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of Michigan is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all
persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities,
and admissions. Inquiries or complaints may be addressed to the Senior Director for Institutional Equity, and Title IX/Section
504/ADA Coordinator, Office for Institutional Equity, 2072 Administrative Services Building, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1432,
734-763-0235, TTY 734-647-1388. For other University of Michigan information call 734-764-1817. University of Michigan-Dearborn
inquiries or complaints may be addressed to the Dearborn Institutional Equity Officer, Office of Human Resources, 1020 Administration
Building, 4901 Evergreen Road, Dearborn, MI 48128-2406, 313-593-5320 or 593-5190, TTY 313-593-5430, Fax [phone].

This Catalog of UM-Dearborn is a fundamental source of information concerning academic opportunities, policies, regulations, and procedures. It
is each student's responsibility to become familiar with the information contained herein.

Information in this Graduate Catalog is as of June 2013. Every care has been taken to insure its accuracy; however, the University cannot be
responsible for errors and reserves the right to change programs, requirements and policies at any time after the publication of this Catalog. Current
information is available through Unit and Departmental Offices.
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G I
RADUATE NFORMATION

Graduate Studies Office (General Information)* ..................................................................................................................... [phone]
www.umd.umich.edu/graduatestudies/ ................................................................................................................. [email protected]

College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters
............................................................................................. [phone]
www.casl.umd.umich.edu/gradprograms ................................................................................................................ [email protected]
Master of Arts in Liberal Studies
Master of Public Administration
Master of Public Policy
Master of Science in Applied and Computational Mathematics
Master of Science in Environmental Science
Master of Science in Psychology with Specializations in Health Psychology and Clinical Health Psychology
College of Business
.............................................................................................................................................. [phone]
www.cob.umd.umich.edu/grad ...................................................................................................................... [email protected]
Master of Science in Accounting
Master of Business Administration
Master of Science in Business Analytics
Master of Science in Finance
Master of Science in Information Systems
Master of Science in Supply Chain Management

College of Education, Health and Human Services
.......................................................... [phone]
www.soe.umd.umich.edu/soe_programs/ ............................................................................................................ [email protected]
Doctorate of Education
Education Specialist
Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education
Master of Arts in Education
Master of Arts in Educational Leadership
Master of Arts in Educational Technology
Master of Arts in Teaching
Master of Education in Special Education
Master of Science in Science Education

College of Engineering and Computer Science
www.engin.umd.umich.edu ......................................................................................................................... [email protected]
Ph.D., Automotive Systems Engineering ........................................................................................................................... [phone]
Ph.D., Information Systems Engineering ........................................................................................................................... [phone]
Master of Science in Engineering, Automotive Systems Engineering ............................................................................... [phone]
Master of Science in Engineering, Computer Engineering ................................................................................................ [phone]
Master of Science in Engineering, Electrical Engineering ................................................................................................. [phone]
Master of Science in Engineering, Energy Systems Engineering ...................................................................................... [phone]
Master of Science in Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering ............................................................................ [phone]
Master of Science in Engineering, Manufacturing Systems Engineering .......................................................................... [phone]
Master of Science in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering ............................................................................................. [phone]
Master of Science, Computer and Information Science ..................................................................................................... [phone]
Master of Science, Engineering Management .................................................................................................................... [phone]
Master of Science, Information Systems and Technology ................................................................................................. [phone]
Master of Science, Program and Project Management ....................................................................................................... [phone]
Master of Science, Software Engineering ........................................................................................................................... [phone]

Dual Degree Programs

Accounting (MS) and Finance (MS) .................................................................................................................................. [phone]
Business Administration (MBA) and Finance (MS) .......................................................................................................... [phone]
Business Administration (MBA) and Health Services Administration (MHSA from Ann Arbor) ................................... [phone]
Business Administration (MBA) and Information Systems (MS) ..................................................................................... [phone]
Business Administration (MBA) ....................................................................................................................................... [phone]
and Industrial & Systems Engineering (MSE) ............................................................................................................ [phone]

*Please contact the office of the program(s) of interest for advising or admission requirements.
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T C Reporting of Grades ............................................................ 24
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CAMPUS SERVICES .................................................................... 24
ACADEMIC CALENDAR .............................................................VI ABotholkestitcosr ea .n..d.. .R...e.c..r.e..a..t.i.o..n.. .......................................................................................................... 2245
CAMPUS MAP.............................................................................. VII CCaoruenesre Slienrgv iacneds .D...i.s.a..b..i.l.i.t.y.. .S...e.r..v..i.c.e..s.. ........................................................................ 2255
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART ................................................... VIII FHooouds iSnegr.v..i.c..e.. .............................................................................................................................................. 2266
HOW TO USE THE GRADUATE CATALOG.......................................... X IInnfsotirtmutaiotinoanl TEeqcuhintyo lOofgfyic Seer r..v..i.c.e..s.. .............................................................................. 2267
GENERAL INFORMATION.......................................................... 1 OOfmfibcued osf SInertevrinceasti .o..n..a.l. .A...f.f..a.i..r.s........................................................................................... 2288
THE UNIMVEisRsiSoInT Ya nOdF V MalIuCeHs I.G..A...N..-.D...E..A...R..B..O..R...N.. .................................................................... 22 PPaurbkliinc gS aanfedt yT ..r.a..n..s.p..o..r.t.a..t.i.o..n.. .................................................................................................. 2289
The Campus .......................................................................... 2 Office for Student Engagement ........................................... 29
Accreditation ........................................................................ 2 Student Success Center ....................................................... 29
Graduate Programs Offered .................................................. 3 Women's Resource Center .................................................. 30
Capsule History of the University of Michigan-Dearborn .... 4
GENERAL POLICIES .................................................................. 30
ADMISSGIeOneNr a.l. .A...d..m...i.s..s.i..o..n.. .a.n..d.. .R...e..a.d..m...i..s.s..i.o..n.. .I.n..f.o..r.m...a..t.i.o..n.. ................................ 56 AAllccoohhooll aatn dC aDmrupgu sP Erevveennttsi .o.n.. .P...r.o..g..r.a..m... .a..n..d.. .P..o..l.i.c..y.. .......................... 3300
English Language Requirements for Admission ................... 6 Code of Conduct for Student Loans .................................... 32
Testing Information .............................................................. 6 Electronic Communication ................................................. 33
Types of Admission .............................................................. 7 Institutional Equity ............................................................. 34
Non-Candidate for Degree .................................................... 7 Posting and Handbill Distribution ...................................... 34
Graduate Program Admission Requirements ........................ 7 Privacy and Access to Information ..................................... 35
SPECIAL PROGRAM ADMISSION ............................................. 8 Rights and Obligations of Speakers, Audience Members and
Concurrent Undergraduate/Graduate Study .......................... 8 Protesters at Public Presentations of the University of
Michigan Intercollegiate Graduate Study.............................. 8 Michigan-Dearborn ........................................................ 35
Visiting Scholar .................................................................... 8 Sexual Harassment by Faculty and Staff ............................. 35
SPECSIAecLo CndA MSEaSst .e.r..’.s.. .D..e..g..r.e..e.. .............................................................................................................. 88 SSmtatoekme-eFnrte oen P Aolciacdy e..m...i.c.. .I.n..t.e..g..r.i.t.y.. ................................................................................ 3389
Change of Program ............................................................... 8
Change of Degree Level within a Field ................................. 9 STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ....................... 39
Readmission ......................................................................... 9 Student Records and Student Rights .............................. 39
Post-Degree Program Admission .......................................... 9 Statement of Student Rights and Code of Student Conduct
....................................................................................... 40

FINANCFIinAaLnc AiaIlD A ..s.s..i.s.t.a..n..c..e.. .A..v..a..i.l.a..b..l.e.. .......................................................................................... 99 COLLEGE OF ARTS, SCIENCES, & LETTERS ...................... 45
Determining Eligibility ......................................................... 9 Administration .................................................................... 45
Chairs and Directors ........................................................... 45
UM-Dearborn Current Student Scholarship Program (for
Graduate Students) ......................................................... 10 Faculty (Full-Time) ............................................................. 45
Satisfactory Academic Progress .......................................... 13 Professors Emeriti ............................................................... 48
Return of Title IV Funds ..................................................... 13 College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters Mission Statement .. 48
College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters Graduate Programs . 49

ENROLLAMtEteNnTd aSnEcReV PIoClEicSy/R ..E...G..I.S..T..R..A...T..I.O...N.. .A..N..D... R...E..C...O..R..D...S. ............................ 1144 MaMstearth oefm Sactiiecns c..e.. .i.n.. .A..p..p..l.i..e.d.. .a..n..d.. .C...o..m...p..u..t.a..t.i.o..n..a.l.. .............. 49
Attendance (Instructor-Initiated Drops) .............................. 14 Master of Science in Environmental Science ...................... 51
Auditing .............................................................................. 14 Master of Arts in Liberal Studies ........................................ 52
Change in Course Elections: Add, Drop, Withdrawal ........ 14 Master of Science in Psychology ........................................ 53
Grades and Grading ............................................................ 15 Master of Public Administration ......................................... 56
Residency Classification Guidelines ................................... 16 Master of Public Policy ....................................................... 57
How to File a Residency Application ................................. 17 University of Michigan-Dearborn, University of Windsor
Master of Public Policy/Master of Political Science Joint
The University of Michigan's Authority to Establish
Residency Guidelines for Its Students ............................ 17 Degree Program .............................................................. 59
Cost of Attendance ............................................................. 20 Course Descriptions ............................................................ 59
Tuition Assessments and Fee Regulation ............................ 20
Policies Governing Student Tuition and Fees ..................... 20 COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ......................................................... 110
Payment of Tuition and Fees .............................................. 20 Administration .................................................................. 110
Change of Fees and Refunds............................................... 21 Faculty (Full-time) ............................................................ 110
Transcripts .......................................................................... 22 College of Business Accreditation .................................... 110
Graduation/Application for Diploma .................................. 22 Master of Business Administration ................................... 111
Veterans Affairs .................................................................. 22 Master of Science in Accounting ...................................... 113
Academic Standing ............................................................. 23 Master of Science in Business Analytics .......................... 114
Master of Science in Finance ............................................ 116
Modification of the Conditions of Academic Standing or
Discipline ....................................................................... 23 Master of Science in Information Systems ........................ 117
Satisfactory Academic Progress .......................................... 23 Master of Science in Supply Chain Management ............. 118
Maintaining Good Standing ................................................ 23 Student-Initiated Dual Degree Program: MBA and MS-
Registration Information ..................................................... 24 Finance ......................................................................... 119
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Dual Degree Program: Master of Science in Accounting and Engineering Professional Development (EPD) ................. 211
Master of Science in Finance ........................................ 120 Additional Academic Information..................................... 212
Student-Initiated Dual Degree Program: MBA and MSE in Academic Advising ........................................................... 212
Industrial and Systems Engineering.............................. 121 Admission to the Programs at UM-Dearborn .................... 212
Student-Initiated Dual Degree Program: MBA and Master of Grading ............................................................................. 212
Health Services Administration .................................... 123 Tentative Admission ......................................................... 212
Application and Admission............................................... 126 Course Descriptions .......................................................... 213
Guest Students and Post-Graduate Students ..................... 129
Course Descriptions .......................................................... 132

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, HEALTH AND HUMAN
SERVICES .................................................................................... 145
Administration .................................................................. 145
Faculty (Full-Time) ........................................................... 145
Cooperating Faculty .......................................................... 145
Professors Emeriti ............................................................. 145
History of the School ........................................................ 146
U.S. Department of Education .......................................... 146
Title II Reports .................................................................. 146
Accreditation..................................................................... 147
Post-Degree Programs ....................................................... 147
Doctorate in Education ..................................................... 148
Education Specialist.......................................................... 150
Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education ................... 152
Master of Arts in Education .............................................. 155
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) ................................... 158
(Secondary School Certification) ...................................... 158
Master of Arts in Educational Leadership (MAEL) .......... 159
Central Office Administration Certificate Program .......... 160
School Principal Certificate Program ................................ 161
Master of Arts in Educational Technology (EDET) .......... 162
Online Teaching Certificate Program................................ 163
Master of Education in Special Education ........................ 164
Master of Science in Science Education (MSSE) ............. 166
Center for Mathematics Education ................................... 167
Master of Arts in Education: Mathematics Education
Enhancement and Leadership ....................................... 168
Course Descriptions .......................................................... 169

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE
....................................................................................................... 192
Administration .................................................................. 192
Faculty (Full-Time) ........................................................... 192
Professors Emeriti ............................................................. 193
Post-Baccalaureate Programs ............................................ 193
Rules and Procedures ........................................................ 194
PhD in Automotive Systems Engineering and Information
Systems Engineering .................................................... 194
Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) and Master of
Science (MS) Programs ................................................ 195
Requirements for the MSE in Automotive Systems Engineering
...................................................................................... 196
Requirements for the MS in Computer and Information
Science ......................................................................... 197
Requirements for the MSE in Computer Engineering....... 199
Requirements for the MSE in Electrical Engineering ....... 200
Requirements for the MSE in Energy Systems Engineering 201
Requirements for the MS in Engineering Management .... 202
Requirements for the MSE in Industrial and Systems
Engineering .................................................................. 202
Requirements for the Dual Program for the MSE in Industrial
and Systems Engineering and the Master of Business
Administration .............................................................. 203
Requirements for the MSE in Information Systems and
Technology ................................................................... 205
Requirements for the MSE in Manufacturing Systems
Engineering .................................................................. 207
Requirements for the MSE in Mechanical Engineering .... 208
Requirements for the MS in Program and Project
Management ................................................................. 209
Requirements for the MS in Software Engineering ........... 210
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**

2013-2015

FALL TERM 2013
FALL TERM 2014
Regular Registration Begins* ............................ Monday, April 22
Regular Registration Begins* ............................ Monday, April 21
Labor Day (Holiday) ................................... Monday, September 2
Labor Day (Holiday) ................................... Monday, September 1
Classes begin.......................................... Wednesday, September 4
Classes begin .......................................... Wednesday, September 3
Thanksgiving recess ........................................................................
Thanksgiving recess .............. Thursday-Sunday, November 27-30
............................... Thursday-Sunday, November 28- December 1
Classes resume ............................................. Monday, December 1
Classes resume ............................................. Monday, December 2
Classes end ................................................... Tuesday, December 9
Classes end ................................................. Tuesday, December 10
Study Day .............................................. Wednesday, December 10
Study Day ............................................. Wednesday, December 11
Examinations ........................... Thursday-Friday, December 11-12
Examinations .......................... Thursday-Friday, December 12-13
.......................................... Monday-Wednesday, December 15-17
........................................... Monday-Wednesday, December 16-18
Commencement ........................................ Saturday, December 13
Commencement ........................................ Saturday, December 14

WINTER TERM 2015
WINTER TERM 2014
Regular Registration Begins* ...................... Monday, December 8
Regular Registration Begins* ...................... Monday, December 9
Classes begin .................................................... Monday, January 5
Classes begin.................................................... Monday, January 6
Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday-
Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday-
No Regular Classes .................................... Monday, January 19
No Regular Classes .................................... Monday, January 20
Spring recess ..................... Sunday-Sunday, February 22-March 1
Spring recess ..................... Sunday-Sunday, February 23-March 2
Classes resume ................................................... Monday, March 2
Classes resume ................................................... Monday, March 3
Honors Scholars ............................................... Tuesday, March 31
Dearborn Honors Convocation ....................... Tuesday, March 25
Classes end ............................................................ Friday, April 17
Classes end ............................................................ Friday, April 18
Study day ........................................................... Saturday, April 18
Study day ...........................................................Saturday, April 19
Examinations ..................................... Monday-Friday, April 20-24
Examinations ................................ Monday-Saturday, April 21-26
Commencement .................................................. Sunday, April 26
Commencement ................................................... Sunday, April 27

SUMMER TERM 2015
SUMMER TERM 2014
Regular Registration Begins* ............................ Monday, April 20
Regular Registration Begins* ............................ Monday, April 21
Classes begin ......................................................... Monday, May 4
Classes begin......................................................... Monday, May 5
Memorial Day (Holiday)..................................... Monday, May 25
Memorial Day (Holiday) .................................... Monday, May 26
Classes end (7-week classes) .............................. Monday, June 22
Classes end (7-week classes) .............................. Monday, June 23
Study Day ............................................................ Tuesday, June 23
Study Day ........................................................... Tuesday, June 24
Examinations (7-week classes) ..... Wednesday-Friday, June 24-26
Examinations (7-week classes) ..... Wednesday-Friday, June 25-27
Summer Recess ......................... Tuesday-Sunday, June 23-June28
Summer Recess ................................ Tuesday-Sunday, June 24-29
Classes resume (7-week and 14-week classes) ... Monday, June 29
Classes resume (7-week and 14-week classes)... Monday, June 30
Independence Day (celebrated) ................................ Friday, July 3
Independence Day (celebrated) ................................ Friday, July 4
Classes end (7-week and 14-week classes) ....... Friday, August 14
Classes end (7-week and 14-week classes) ....... Friday, August 15
Study Day ....................................................... Saturday, August 15
Study Day ...................................................... Saturday, August 16
Examinations .................................. Monday-Friday, August 17-21
Examinations ................................. Monday-Friday, August 18-22

*Check http://www.umd.umich.edu/registration for preselect and

early registration dates.
**Dates are subject to change at any time by the Board of Regents
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U DEANS OF ACADEMIC UNITS
NIVERSITY OF

MICHIGAN-DEARBORN Raju Balakrishnan, PhD, College of Business
Tony W. England, PhD, interim, College of Engineering and
Computer Science
Martin Hershock, PhD, College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY Edward A. Silver, EdD, College of Education, Health and
Human Services

Mark J. Bernstein, Ann Arbor
Julia Donovan Darlow, Ann Arbor DIRECTORS
Laurence B. Deitch, Bloomfield Hills

Shauna Ryder Diggs, Grosse Pointe
Katherine Allen, Director, Financial Aid and Scholarships
Denise Ilitch, Bingham Farms
Drew Buchanan, Director, Research & Sponsored
Andrea Fischer Newman, Ann Arbor
Programs
Andrew C. Richner, Grosse Pointe Park
Shareia Carter, Director, Women’s Resource Center
Katherine E. White, Ann Arbor
Kris Day, Director, University Center Operations
Mary Sue Coleman (ex officio)
Robert Goffeney, Director, IT Strategy & Operations

Richard F. Gordon, Director, Public Safety
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE
Roma Heaney, Director, Institutional Research
UNIVERSITY Larry G. Hicks, Director, Facilities Management
Noel Hornbacher, Director of Financial and General Services
William Keener, Director, Academic Assistance
Mary Sue Coleman, President
Ann Lampkin-Williams, Interim Director for Atheletics
Sally J. Churchill, Vice President and Secretary
Janice Lewis-Boyd, Registrar and Director, Enrollment
of the University
Services
Stephen R. Forrest, Vice President for Research
Elaine Logan, Director, Mardigian Library
E. Royster Harper, Vice President for Student Affairs
Reetha Perananamgam, Director for Student
Daniel Little, Chancellor, University of Michigan-Dearborn
Engagement
Timothy Lynch, Vice President and General Counsel
Peggy Pattison, Director, Alumni Relations
Jerry A. May, Vice President for Development
Deb Peffer, Director, Admissions and Orientation
Ruth Person, Chancellor, University of Michigan-Flint
Kathleen Pepin, Director, Facilities Planning
Ora Hirsch Pescovitz, Executive Vice President for
Monica Porter, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Success
Medical Affairs
and Director, International Affairs
Martha E. Pollack, Provost and Executive Vice President for
David A. Schroat, Director, Counseling & Support
Academic Affairs
Services
Lisa Rudgers, Vice President for Global Communications
Regina M. Storrs, Director, Career Services
and Strategic Initiatives
David Susko, Director, Environmental Interpretive Center
Timothy P. Slottow, Executive Vice President and
Trista L. Wdziekonski, Director, Graduate Studies
Chief Financial Officer
Ginny Zarras, Director, Human Resources
Cynthia H. Wilbanks, Vice President for Government Relations

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN- CITIZENS ADVISORY
DEARBORN COMMITTEE
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS
Brian Connolly

Steve Economy
Daniel Little, PhD, Chancellor
Mark Gaffney
Catherine A. Davy, PhD, Provost and Vice Chancellor
Paul Hillegonds
for Academic Affairs
Rich Homberg
Jeffrey Evans, MBA, Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs
Arthur Horwitz
Stanley E. Henderson, MA, Vice Chancellor for Enrollment
Hassan Jaber
Management and Student Life
Gail Mee
Kenneth C. Kettenbeil, Vice Chancellor for External
Patricia Mooradian
Relations
Shirley Stancato
Ray Metz, MLS, Chief of Staff

Mallory M. Simpson, MEd, Vice Chancellor for Institutional
Advancement
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Frequency of Offering

The following abbreviations are used to denote the frequency of
offering: (F) fall term; (W) winter term; (S) summer term; (F,

W) fall and winter terms; (YR) once a year; (AY) alternating
This Catalog is divided into five sections:
years; (OC) offered occasionally.

 General Information
 College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters
 College of Business
 College of Education, Health and Human Services
 College of Engineering and Computer Science

This Catalog of UM-Dearborn is a fundamental source of
information concerning academic opportunities, policies,
regulations, and procedures. It is each student's responsibility to
become familiar with the information contained herein.

WHERE TO FIND INFORMATION

The College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters; College of Business;
College of Engineering and Computer Science; and College of
Education, Health and Human Services sections contain specific
regulations and procedures which may be unique to that
academic unit; information regarding programs, degrees and
courses offered; and a plan for electing courses to fulfill
graduate degree requirements.

KEY TO COURSE LISTINGS

The heading for each course listing contains the following
information.

Discipline and Course Number

The discipline is indicated by a three or four letter abbreviation.
Courses are numbered in accordance with a University-wide
numbering system: courses numbered 500 and above are
graduate level courses.

Course Title

The bold face course title follows the course number.

Credit Hours

Credit hours at the UM-Dearborn are based on semester hours.
The number of credit hours for each course is listed below the
title.

Prerequisite(s)

Prerequisites to the courses normally appear below the title and
credit hours, although they may sometimes be included in the
course description. They should be completed before the course
is elected.

Concurrent Courses

Courses listed with an asterisk (*) indicate those that may be
taken concurrently with the course listed.