Graduate Course Catalog, 2004-2005

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Graduate Catalog
2004-2005
UNIVERSITY
Towson
University
Graduate Catalog
2004-2005
Accreditation
Towson University is accredited by the Middle States Association ofColleges and
Schools. The university is a member ofthe Council of Graduate Schools in the
United States and the Northeastern Association of Graduate Schools.
Towson Universityisincompliancewithfederalandstatelawsandregulationsthatprohibitillegal
discrimination. Theuniversitydoesnotdiscriminateonthebasisofsexualorientation.
Towson University Graduate Catalog
Volume XXXVI 2004-2005

ACADEMIC CALENDAR 1
Academic Calendar
2004-2005
Informarionaboutregistrationdatesand timescanbefoundonlineathttp://students.towson.edu.
Fall Semester 2004
August
30 Classes begin.
Change ofschedule period begins.
September
6 Labor Day (no classes).
8 Change ofschedule period ends. Last day to drop a course with no grade posted
to academic record. Last dayto add a course.
15 Deadline for submitting graduation application forJanuary.
27 Last day to withdraw from first 7-week courses with a grade ofW.
October
15 Mid-semester and end of.first 7-week courses.
18 Second 7-week courses begin.
November
10 Last day to withdraw from full semester courses with a grade ofW.
Last day to change to or from Pass or Audit grading options.
15 Last day to withdraw from second 7-week courses with a grade ofW.
—
25-26 Thanksgiving holiday no classes.
29 Classes resume.
December
10 Last day ofclasses (last Saturday classes meet December 4).
11 Final examinations begin.
17 Last day ofexaminations and end ofsemester.
January
9 Commencement.
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Minimester 2005
January
3 Minimester begins.
3-4 Minimester change ofschedule period.
17 Martin Luther KingJr. Day (no classes).
21 Minimester ends.
Spring Semester 2005
January
26 Spring classes begin. Change ofschedule period begins.
February
1 Deadline for submitting graduation application for May.
3 Change ofschedule period ends. Last day to drop a course with no grade posted
to academic record. Last day to add a course.
23 Last day to withdraw from first 7-week courses with a grade ofW.
March
15 Mid-semester and end of first 7-week courses.
16 Second 7-week courses begin.
20-27 Spring Break.
28 Classes resume.
April
6 Last day to withdraw from full semester courses with a grade ofW. Last day to
change to or from Pass or Audit grading options.
13 Last day to withdraw from second 7-week courses.
May
12 Last day ofclasses (last Saturday classes meet May 7).
13 Final examinations begin.
19 Last day ofexaminations and end ofsemester.
TBA Commencement.
June
1 Deadline for submitting graduation application for September.
Theprovisionsofthiscatalogarenottoberegardedasan irrevocablecontractbetweentheuniversityandthestudent.
Theuniversityreservestherighttochangeanyprovisionorrequirementatanytimeaccordingtoestablishedprocedures.
Towson University
GRADUATE CATALOG 2004-2005
TABLE OF CONTENTS
AcademicCalendar 1 Professional Writing 90
Towson University 5 Psvcholog)' 93
Letter from the Dean 6 'Clinical 93
College ofGraduate Counseling 95
Education and Research 7 CounselingPsychology Certificate
Procedures and Policies 9 ofAdvanced Study 97
Application and Admission to Experimental 97
Graduate School 9 School 98
Registration and Fees 11 Social Science 100
Policies onAcademic Progress 13 College ofScience and Mathematics 103
Financial Aid 17 Applied and Industrial Mathematics 104
Scholarships 20 Applied InformationTechnology
OtherFinancial Resources 20 (D.Sc.) 105
Graduation Requirements 22 Applied InformationTechnology
OtherAcademic Policies 23 (M.S.) 106
College ofBusiness andEconomics 27 Database ManagementSystems
Accounting and Business Certificate 108
Advisory Services 28 Information Security
CollegeofEducation 31 and Assurance Certificate 108
Maryland Writing Projea 32 Information Systems
Early Childhood Education 32 Management Certificate 109
Elementary Education 37 InternetApplication
InstructionalTechnology (Ed.D.) 38 Development Certificate 109
InstructionalTechnology (M.S.) 40 NetworkingTechnologiesCertificate..110
Reading (M.Ed.) 42 Software Engineering Certificate 110
Reading Education (C.A.S.) 44 Biology Ill
Secondary Education 45 Chemistry Certificate 112
Special Education 47 Computer Science 113
Teaching (M.A.T) 49 Environmental Science 115
College ofFineArts andCommimication....55 Mathematics Education 118
ArtEducation 56 Science Education 120
Art, Studio 56 InterdisciplinaryPrograms 125
CommunicationsManagement 57 Applied Gerontology 126
Strategic Public Relations and Integrated Family Studies 127
Communications Certificate 61 Human Resource Development 128
Music Education (M.S.) 61 Organizational Change 130
Music Education Certificate 62 Administrator 1 Certification 131
MusicPerformance/Composition 63 Liberal and Professional Studies 132
Theatre 63 Management and Leadership
CollegeofHealthProfessions 67 Development Certificate 133
Audiology (Au.D.) 68 Women's Studies 133
Speech-Language Pathology 69 Women's Studies Certificate 137
Clinician-Administrator Student Services 139
Transition Certificate 72 CourseDescriptions 149
Health Science 72 Administration and Faculty 270
Nursing 75 Appendices 293
Nursing Education Certificate 77 A.Campus Facilities 293
Occupational Science (Sc.D.) 77 B.Family Educational Rights and
Occupational Therapy 78 Privacy Act 294
Physician Assistant Studies 83 C.Residencv Policy 296
CollegeofLiberalArts 87 D.Code ofConduct 299
Geography and Envirormiental E.Graduate Student Procedures for
Planning 88 Appeals, Hearings and Grievances 320
Humanities 89 Index 323

TOWSON UNIVERSITY 5
Towson University
History The Campus
The institution known today as Towson The university is situated on a beautifully
University opened its doors in 1866 in down- landscaped 328-acre campus in the suburban
townB—altimoreastheMaryland StateNormal community of Towson, Md., just eight miles
School the only institution devoted exclu- north of downtown Baltimore. Students have
sively to the preparation of teachers for the easyaccesstothe man—yculturaladvantagesof
public schools of Maryland. The first class the city of Baltimore the Peabody Conser-
consisted of 11 students. vatory of Music and Library, the Enoch Pratt
In 1915 the school moved to Towson. By FreeLibrary,theWaltersArtMuseum,theBal-
1935 itestablished the BachelorofScience de- timore Museum ofArt, MeyerhoffSymphony
gree in education and changed its name to Hall, the Lyric Theatre, Center Stage and
Maryland State Teachers College at Towson. many other cultural centers necessary for a
In 1946 itintroducedanartsand sciencespro- well-rounded university experience.
gram, andin 1963 theinstitution expandedits Campus buildings and facilities give excel-
offerings in the arts and sciences and became lent support to the various university pro-
Towson State College. grams. The inside back cover of this catalog
Towson was granted university status on providesamapofthecampus,andAppendixA
July 1, 1976,inrecognition ofitsdevelopment describes the campus facilities.
intoacomprehensive university. In 1988 Tow-
son State University joined the University Sys-
tem of Maryland. On July 1, 1997, Towson
State University became Towson University, a
change that reflects its evolution from a state-
supported to a state-assisted institution. As of
January 2004, the university has graduated
97,272 students. Since 1960, Towson Univer-
sity has awarded 12,403 advanced degrees.
Towson University enrolls and graduates
more undergraduate students from the region
than any other institution. Enrollment for the
2003 fallsemesterwas 13,981 undergraduates
and 3,207graduate students.
6 TOWSON UNIVERSITY
Letter from the Dean of the College of Graduate Education and Research
TowsonUniversity introduced its firstgraduate degree program, a master's in elementary ed-
ucation,in 1958. Sincethen, theGraduateSchoolhasgrowntooffernearly 60graduatedegrees
and certificate programs serving more than 3,000 students. The College ofGraduate Education
and Research continues to help thousands stay ahead ofchange and in top demand by offering
programs in the liberal and fine arts, teachereducation, allied health fields, computerand infor-
mation technology, natural sciences, social sciences, various professional disciplines and inter-
disciplinary areas.
The full- and part-time programs are led by nationally prominent faculty who combine theory
and applied, practical knowledge while encouragingcollaboration on research projects and cre-
ative productions. Students have the opportunity to learn in an environment complemented by
the diverse perspectives and experiences oftheirpeers who hail from a variety ofgeographic lo-
cations, cultures and ethnic backgrounds.
As the metropolitan university ofMaryland, Towson offersa valuable, yet affordable educa-
tion that blends advanced levels ofstudy with innovative conveniences. Graduate students may
registeronline, utilizeacademic andcareerservices, enjoysmallclass sizesandaccessible faculty.
Classes are offered both during the day and in the evening at the suburban Baltimore campus
and at off-site locations in Harford, Baltimore, Montgomery and St. Mary's counties.
In 2002-2003, Towson was awarded nearly $18 million in research grants and contracts.
These funds have enabled TU to offer research opportunities to Towson students, support the
scholarlyactivitiesofourfacultyandengageinpartnershipswith business,communityandgov-
ernment agencies.
As the demands ofthe work force change, the College ofGraduate Education and Research
will strive to prepare students by offering a sound balance oftheory and application, and con-
tinue doing what we do best - bringing teaching and learning together to provide an excellent
learning experience.
J>^
Jin K. Gong
Dean, College ofGraduate Education and Research
Associate Vice President, Research