Since its inception in 1963, the university's diverse colleges and schools have helped ensure UCF's prominent role as an outstanding graduate and research institution. With new programs, tracks and certificates constantly being created, the opportunities for a high-quality graduate education are endless.

Burnett College of Biomedical Sciences

This is an exciting time for Biomedical Sciences at UCF with the recent establishment of the Burnett College of Biomedical Sciences aided by the generous support from Al and Nancy Burnett.

The mission of this college is to build nationally recognized biomedical education and research enterprise.

The major discoveries of the second half of the twentieth century are sure to revolutionize the practices in medicine, agriculture and industry in general in the first half of the twenty-first century. This truly may become the "Century of Biology." To fully participate in these unprecedented advances, UCF's College of Biomedical Sciences will hire 34 new faculty members over the next five years.

Construction of a new 103,000-square-foot Burnett Biomedical Science building is expected to start shortly to provide a contiguous space for the biomedical sciences researchers to optimize synergistic interactions and the use of shared core equipment and facilities.

In addition, the college is forming active partnerships with other units such as the College of Optics and Photonics and the Nanoscience Technology Center to build interdisciplinary research and education programs in the innovative applications of photonics and nanoscience to biomedical problems. Faculty members in the College are engaged in research at the cutting edge to find solutions to major biomedical problems.

The college recently updated its undergraduate curriculum to better prepare students for health professions and graduate studies in biomedical sciences. The college also provides pre-health advisement for UCF students to prepare them for entry into health professional schools.

The college has revised the M.S. program in Molecular Biology and Microbiology. The Medical Laboratory Science Program prepares tomorrow's medical laboratory technologists. The college has initiated an accelerated B.S./M.S. program in biotechnology to help provide a skilled workforce for the emerging biotechnology industry. The interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in Biomolecular Science prepares tomorrow's biomedical scientists.

The college is committed to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education and to building innovative interdisciplinary research programs to discover solutions for important biomedical problems and to provide a highly creative environment to foster its educational programs.

College Administration

• P. E. Kolattukudy, Dean

Faculty

Biomolecular Science Ph.D. Program (Interdisciplinary Program)

Chair of the Department: P. E. Kolattukudy

Graduate Program Director: Steve Ebert

Professors: Jack Ballantyne, Chemistry; Kevin D. Belfield, Chemistry; Henry Daniell, Molecular Biology and Microbiology; Mark Muller, Burnett College of Biomedical Sciences and Molecular and Microbiology; Kiminobu Sugaya, Biomolecular Science Center; James Hickman, Nanoscience and Technology Center; P. E. Kolattukudy, Burnett College of Biomedical Sciences, Biomolecular Science Center, and Molecular Biology and Microbiology

Associate Professors: Karl X. Chai, Molecular Biology and Microbiology; Debopam Chakrabarti, Molecular Biology and Microbiology; Ratna Chakrabarti, Molecular Biology and Microbiology; Zixi Cheng, Biomolecular Science Center; Steven Ebert, Biomolecular Science Center; Cristina Fernandez-Valle, Molecular Biology and Microbiology; Keith Ireton, Burnett College of Biomolecular Science; Saleh A. Naser, Molecular Biology and Microbiology; Otto Phanstiel, Chemistry; Suren A. Tatulian, Biomolecular Science Center; Laurie von Kalm, Biology; Youming Lu, Molecular Biology and Microbiology; Antonis S. Zervos, Biomolecular Science Center, Burnett College of Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Biology and Microbiology

Assistant Professors: Cristina Calestani, Biology; Alexander Cole, Burnett College of Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Biology and Microbiology; Annette Khaled, Biomolecular Science Center; Jeanette Nadeau, Biology; Christopher L. Parkinson, Biology; Thomas L. Selby, Chemistry; William Self, Burnett College of Biomedical Sciences and Molecular and Microbiology; Kenneth Teter, Burnett College of Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Biology and Microbiology; Peter Molnar, Nanoscience and Technology Center; Sic L. Chan, Biomolecular Science Center

Molecular Biology and Microbiology Master of Science Program

Chair of the Department: P. E. Kolattukudy

Assistant Chair: R. White

Graduate Program Director: K. X. Chai

Professors: Henry Daniell, Molecular Biology and Microbiology; Mark Muller, Burnett College of Biomedical Sciences and Molecular and Microbiology; Kiminobu Sugaya, Burnett College of Biomedical Sciences; Roseann White, Molecular Biology and Microbiology; P.E. Kolattukudy, Burnett College of Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Biology and Microbiology

Associate Professors: Karl X. Chai, Molecular Biology and Microbiology; Debopam Chakrabarti, Molecular Biology and Microbiology; Ratna Chakrabarti, Molecular Biology and Microbiology; Cristina Fernandez-Valle, Molecular Biology and Microbiology; Saleh A. Naser, Molecular Biology and Microbiology; Otto Phanstiel, Chemistry; Suren A. Tatulian, Burnett College of Biomedical Sciences; Youming Lu, Molecular Biology and Microbiology; Antonis S. Zervos, Burnett College of Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Biology and Microbiology.

Assistant Professors: Alexander Cole, Burnett College of Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Biology and Microbiology; Annette Khaled, Burnett College of Biomedical Sciences; William Self, Burnett College of Biomedical Sciences and Molecular and Microbiology; Kenneth Teter, Burnett College of Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Biology and Microbiology

Instructors: Dorilyn Hitchcock, Molecular Biology and Microbiology; Dr. Frances Morgan, Molecular Biology and Microbiology; Wilfredo Lopez-Ojeda, Molecular Biology and Microbiology; Gennaro Lopez, Molecular Biology and Microbiology; Mohtashem Samsam, Molecular Biology and Microbiology; William Safranek, Molecular Biology and Microbiology; Julius Charba, Molecular Biology and Microbiology

Medical Laboratory Science Program

Chair of the Department: P. E. Kolattukudy

Undergraduate Program Director: D. Hitchcock

Pre-Health Program

Chair of the Department: P. E. Kolattukudy

Undergraduate Program Director: G. A. Lopez

Programs

• Biomolecular Science Ph.D. Program
• Molecular Biology and Microbiology Master of Science Program
• Medical Laboratory Science Program
• Pre-Health Program

Admission to Graduate Programs

Applicants must apply for graduate admission to the university. The requirements include:

• An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) on the last 60 attempted semester hours.
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• A competitive score on the General Graduate Record Examination (verbal/quantitative scores combined) for master's program, or a competitive score on the General Graduate Record Examination (verbal/quantitative scores combined) for the Ph.D. program.
• A score of 220 (computer-based test or equivalent score on the paper-based test) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) if the applicant is an international student.

In addition to meeting the minimum university admission requirements, each applicant is required to satisfy college and department admission requirements. Specific department requirements are listed in respective departmental sections. Meeting the minimum admissions requirements does not automatically guarantee admission, as enrollment may be restricted by limited college or department resources. Supplemental information such as research/goal statements, resumes, work or internship experience may be considered by the graduate program directors in making admissions decisions. The college strongly encourages applications from minority and diverse populations, however race, national origin and gender are not used in the evaluation of students for admission into graduate and professional programs.

College of Arts and Humanities

The College of Arts and Humanities consists of five academic departments and one school, which offer graduate degree programs in Art, English, Film and Digital Media, History, Modern Languages and Literatures, and Theatre. In addition to these departments, the college offers graduate certificates in Arts Management, Cognitive Sciences, Contemporary Humanities, ESOL Endorsement K-12, Gender Studies, Professional Writing, Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), and Theoretical and Applied Ethics.

The office serves the needs of students by providing friendly, easily accessible support and advisement, and by assisting with record keeping, registration, and graduation. It supports the academic development of students and faculty by providing appropriate resources, encouraging scholarly and creative activities, and promoting quality graduate education and research facilities. It also supports the establishment and development of new and competitive graduate programs by serving as a responsive source of information for students, faculty, and staff, by encouraging increases in the number and quality of graduates, and by serving as a liaison between the programs and the Division of Graduate Studies.

The office assists students in matters concerning college and university requirements and procedures. Students should address questions concerning admission materials, acceptance notification, program of study, graduate committee membership, thesis and dissertation approvals, fellowship and financial information, waiver and petition forms, and graduate certifications to their respective department; however these items are processed through this office for all graduate students in the college. Questions concerning university and college graduate policies affecting Arts and Humanities programs should be directed to the Graduate Studies Office in the College of Arts and Humanities Dean's Office, CAS 190.

College Administration

Web address: www.cas.ucf.edu
Graduate web address: www.cas.ucf.edu/graduate

The College of Arts and Humanities Dean's Office consists of the following:

• J. Fernández, Dean
• C. Stebbins, Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies
• L. Brodie, Associate Dean
• T. Frederick, Associate Dean

Faculty

Art

Web address: www.art.ucf.edu/

Chair of the Department: Mark Price, M.F.A.

Studio Art and the Computer MFA Graduate Program Director: Scott Hall, VAB 105G, (407) 823-0798. E-mail: shall@mail.ucf.edu

Professors: J. J. Chavda, M.F.A.; M. K. Francis, B.F.A.; W. Gaudnek, Ph.D.; D. Haxton, M.F.A.; M. Price, M.F.A.; R. T. Reedy, M.F.A.; R. Rivers, M.F.A.

Associate Professors: C. Abraham, M.F.A.; J.H. Kim, Ph.D.; C. Poindexter, M.F.A.

Assistant Professors: H. Abbas, M.F.A.; J. Cutler, Ph.D.; M. Gonzalez, Ph.D.; S. F. Hall, M.F.A.; K. B. Haran, M.F.A; K. Kovach, M.F.A.; E.B. Robinson, M.F.A.; R. Sittler, M.F.A.; M. L. Wyatt, M.F.A.

Instructors: R. Burkhart, M.F.A.; J. Burrell, M.F.A.; L. Cooper, M.F.A.; A. Decean, M.F.A.; T. Lotz, M.F.A.; F. Martin, Ph.D.; S. Spencer, M.F.A.

Visiting Instructor: M. Zaho, Ph.D.

English

Web address: www.english.ucf.edu

Chair of the Department: Thomas Krise, Ph.D.

English MA Graduate Program Director: Beth Young, CNH 405, (407) 823-5254.

Creative Writing MFA Graduate Program Director: Jeanne Leiby, CNH 405, (407) 823-6166.

Texts and Technology Doctoral Program Director: David Wallace, CNH 405, (407) 823-5329.

Professional Writing Certificate Program Director: Melody Bowden, CNH 405, (407) 823-6234, Email: mbowdown@mail.ucf.edu.

E-mail: englgrad@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu

Professional Writing Certificate Program Director: Melody Bowden, CHN 405, (407) 823-6234, E-mail: mbowdown@mail.ucf.edu

Professor Emeritus: R. Adicks, Ph.D.; S. E. Omans, Ph.D.; G. Schiffhorst, Ph.D.

Professors: J. Hemschemeyer, M.A.; D. R. Jones, Ph.D.; P. Murphy, Ph.D.; C. J. Saper, Ph.D.; J. F. Schell, Ph.D., Assistant Vice President and Dean of Undergraduate Studies; K. L. Seidel, Ph.D., Dean College of Arts and Sciences; D. L. Stap, Ph.D.; D. Trouard, Ph.D.; D. Wallace, Ph.D.

Associate Professors: J. D. Applen, Ph.D.; J. Bartkevicius, Ph.D.; K. L. Bell, Ph.D.; M. Bowdon, Ph.D.; J. Campbell, Ph.D.; L. Casmier-Paz, Ph.D.; P. Dombrowski, Ph.D.; M. Flammia, Ph.D.; S. Hubbard, M.F.A.; M. Kamrath, Ph.D.; K. Kitalong, Ph.D.; I. Lamazares, Ed.D.; J. Leiby, M.F.A.; A. Lillios, Ph.D.; L. Logan, Ph.D.; M. Marinara, Ph.D.; B. Mauer, Ph.D.; K. Meehan, Ph.D.; C. Rodrígues Milanés, D.A.; P. J. Rushin, M.A.; B. Scott, Ph.D.; E. Smith, Ph.D.; B. Young, Ph.D.

Assistant Professors: D. Bowie, Ph.D.; J. Carpenter, Ph.D.; A. Davidson, Ph.D.; A. Grajeda, Ph.D.; A. Jones, Ph.D.; K. Oliver, Ph.D.; T. Pugh, Ph.D.; L. Roney, Ph.D.; T. Thaxton, M.F.A.

Visiting Assistant Professors: L. Brodkin, Ph.D.; D. Fox, Ph.D.

School of Film and Digital Media

Web address: www.sfdm.ucf.edu

Interim Director: Terry J. Frederick Ph.D.

Film Division Head: Steve Schlow, B.S.; COMM 121, (407) 823-2845 www.film.ucf.edu

Digital Media Division Head: Clint Bowers, Ph.D.; University Technology Center 500, (407)823-6100, www.dm.ucf.edu

Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy Executive Director: B. Noel, M.B.A.; Expo Centre, (407)823-2121, www.fiea.ucf.edu

Graduate Program Coordinator: Natalie Underberg, Ph.D.; University Technology Center 500, (407)823-1140, gradcoordinator@dm.ucf.edu

Professors: C. Blue, M.F.A.; R. Blum, Ph.D.; C. Bowers, Ph.D.; K. Congdon, Ph.D.; T. Frederick, Ph.D.; C. Hughes, Ph.D.; M. Moshell, Ph.D.; S. Rohdie, Ph.D.; S. Sung, Ph.D.; G. Yearwood, Ph.D.

Associate Professors: J. Cannon-Bowers, Ph.D.; M. Johnson, Ph.D.; P. Peters, M.F.A.; B. Sandler, M.F.A.; U. Stoeckl, Diploma

Assistant Professors: C. Harris, M.F.A.; T. McDaniel, Ph.D.; N. Underberg, Ph.D.

Lecturers: J. Wolfe, M.F.A.

Research Associates: M. Gourlay, Ph.D.; R. Weaver, M.E.T.

History

Web address: http://www.cas.ucf.edu/history/

Chair of the Department: Edmund K. Kallina

History MA Graduate Program Director: Hong Zhang, CNH 551, (407) 823-2224.

E-mail: hisgrad@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu

Professors: R.C. Crepeau, Ph.D.; J.B. Fernandez, Ph.D., Associate Dean College of Arts and Sciences; E.F. Kallina, Jr., Ph.D.: L. Martinez-Fernandez, Ph.D.

Professors Emeritus:T. Colbourn, Ph.D.; S.A. Leckie, Ph.D.; J.H. Shofner, Ph.D.

Associate Professors: C.E. Adams, Ph.D.; R.J. Beiler, Ph.D.; F.L. Gordon, Ph.D; E. Walker, Ph.D.; V. White, Ph.D.; H. Zhang, Ph.D.

Assistant Professors: A.E. Foster, Ph.D.; G. Garcia, Ph.D.; P.L. Larson, Ph.D.; C.L. Lester, Ph.D.; A.H. Lyons, Ph.D.; J.M. Sacher, Ph.D.; V. Solonari, Ph.D.; J. Spencer Downing, Ph.D.

Visiting Assistant Professors: R. Cassanello, Ph.D.; L. C. Walters, Ph.D.

Modern Languages and Literatures

Web address: www.cas.ucf.edu/forlang/

Chair of the Department: Paolo Giordano, Ph.D.

Spanish MA Graduate Program Director: Celestino Villanueva, CNH 523, (407) 823-5935.

Spanish Graduate Program E-mail: spangrad@mail.ucf.edu

TESOL MA Graduate Program Director: Keith Folse, CNH 523, (407) 823-4555.

TESOL Graduate Program E-mail: teslgrad@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu

Professors Emeritus: M. Del-Rio, Ph.D.; C.N. Micarelli, Ph.D.

Professors: J.B. Fernández, Ph.D., Associate Dean College of Arts and Humanities; P. Giordano, Ph.D.

Associate Professors: B.H. Decker, Ph.D.; H. Lopez-Cruz, Ph.D.; C. Stebbins, Ph.D., Assistant Dean College of Arts and Humanities; A. Villanueva, Ph.D.

Assistant Professors: J. Barbaret, Ph.D.; B. Celaya, Ph.D.; L. Ferri, Ph.D.; K. Folse, Ph.D.; K. Gervasi, Ph.D.; G. Haralampieva, Ph.D.; M.A. Leticee, M.A.; A. Negy, Ph.D.; K. Purmensky, Ph.D.; F. M. Taylor, Ph.D.

Theatre

Web address: www.theatre.ucf.edu

Chair of the Department: Roberta Sloan, Ph.D.

Associate Chair: Joseph Rusnock

MA, MFA Acting and MFA Design Graduate Program Director: Julia Listengarten, University Tech Center 180, (407) 823-3858. E-mail: jlisteng@mail.ucf.edu

Musical Theatre MFA Graduate Program Director: John Bell, University Tech Center 180, (407) 823-3020. E-mail: jcbell@mail.ucf.edu

Theatre for Young Audiences MFA Graduate Program Director: Megan Alrutz, University Tech Center 180, (407) 896-7365 ext.235. E-mail: malrutz@mail.ucf.edu

Professor: D. W. Seay, Ph.D.; R.R. Sloan, Ph.D.

Associate Professors: J. C. Bell, M.F.A.; B. C. Boyd, M.F.A.; M. W. Brotherton, M.F.A.; S. R. Chicurel, D.M.A.; L. M. Harris, M.F.A.; K. H. Ingram, M.F.A.; P. F. Lartonoix, M.F.A.; J. Listengarten, Ph.D.; J. S. Rusnock, M.F.A.; H. Tan, M.F.A.; B. T. Vernon, M.F.A.

Assistant Professors: M. Alrutz, Ph.D.; K. Becker, M.F.A.; J. C. Brown, M.F.A.; C. Niess, M.F.A.; J. J. Ruscella, L. Schellhardt, M.F.A.; M.F.A.; B. Scott, M.F.A.; J. W. Shafer, M.F.A.; K. J. Tollefson, M.F.A.; E. Weaver, M.F.A.; V. Wood, M.F.A.; M. Wootton, M.F.A.

Lecturers: J. Siegfried, M.F.A.; S. St. Claire, Ph.D.

Assistants in Theatre: R. Blades, M.F.A.; J.D. Helsinger, M.F.A.; M. Melita, M.F.A.; Z. Stribling, M.F.A.

Visiting Professors: D.K. Lee, H. E. McDonald, M.F.A.

Programs

Doctor of Philosophy

• Texts and Technology

Master of Science

• Digital Media—Interactive Entertainment Track

Master of Arts

• English—Literature Track, Rhetoric and Composition Track and Technical Writing Track
• History—General and Public History Track
• Spanish
• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
• Theatre

Master of Fine Arts

• Creative Writing
• Film and Digital Media—Entrepreneurial Digital Cinema Track and Visual Language and Interactive Media Track
• Studio Art and the Computer
• Theatre—Acting Track, Design Track, Musical Theatre Track and Theatre for Young Audiences Track

Accelerated Undergraduate to Graduate Programs

Undergraduate to graduate degree programs are a combined program with a bachelor's completed in four years and a master's completed in two years for a total of approximately a five-year BA/MA degree program.

• History

Graduate Certificates

• Arts Management. Consuelo Stebbins, program coordinator, (CAS 192); 407-823-3253; stebbins@mail.ucf.edu
• Cognitive Sciences. Jennifer Mundale, program coordinator, (CNH 411L); 407-823-5076; jmundale@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu
• Contemporary Humanities. Bruce Janz, program coordinator, (CNH 411E); 407-823-5408; janzb@mail.ucf.edu
• ESOL Endorsement K-12. Keith Folse, program coordinator, (CNH 512B); 407-823-4555; kfolse@mail.ucf.edu
• Gender Studies. Lisa Logan, program coordinator, (CNH 201); 407-823-2269; lmlogan@mail.ucf.edu
• Professional Writing. Melody Bowdon, program coordinator, (CNH 307G); 407-823-6234; mbowdon@pegasus.ucf.edu
• Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). Keith Folse, program coordinator, (CNH 512B); 407-823-4555; kfolse@mail.ucf.edu
• Theoretical and Applied Ethics. Nancy Stanlick, program coordinator, (CNH 411I); 407-823-5459; stanlick@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu

General Requirements

The course work and research requirements of the programs are designed with the intent of offering students the opportunity for educational advancement and professional training. A research report, thesis, or dissertation is required in most of the programs and is an option in others. The General Graduate Record Examination is required for admissions consideration in all graduate programs. Meeting minimum UCF admission criteria does not guarantee program admission. Admission to graduate programs is based upon an evaluation of the applicant's abilities, past performance, recommendations, match of the program and faculty expertise to the applicant's career/academic goals, and the applicant's potential for completing the degree. The college strongly encourages applications from minority and diverse populations. Race, national origin, and gender are not used in the evaluation of students for admission into graduate and professional programs.

Each department is headed by a chair and the School of Film and Digital Media is headed by a director who reports to the dean of the college. A graduate program director or coordinator is designated for each graduate program and can provide advice on questions about admission and degree requirements. Consult the individual degree program listings for detailed descriptions of admission requirements, degree requirements, and courses.

College of Business Administration

The College of Business Administration offers two certificate programs, six master's programs and two doctoral programs. All graduate programs in business administration are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The six professional programs leading to the master's degree are: Master of Business Administration, Master of Sport Business Management, Master of Science in Management Information Systems, Master of Science in Accounting, Master of Science in Taxation and Master of Science in Economics. Also offered on the main campus is a full-time Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Business Administration, and a Ph.D. in Economics with a special focus on Environmental and Natural Resource (ENR) Economics. Two certificate programs are offered in Entrepreneurship and Technology Commercialization.

The mission of the College of Business Administration at the University of Central Florida is to provide quality business education programs, at the undergraduate, graduate, and executive levels, to the citizens of the state of Florida and to selected clientele nationally and internationally. In delivering these programs, the college places primary emphasis on excellence in teaching and research with a strong commitment to developing mutually supportive relationships with the business community of central Florida.

In pursuit of its mission, the College of Business Administration affirms its commitment to the university's focus on excellence and accent on the individual. Furthermore, the college pledges to deliver innovative and progressive programs to its clientele.

College Administration

• T. L. Keon, Dean
• B. Braun, Associate Dean for Administration and Technology
• Jaishankar Ganesh, Associate Dean of Graduate Programs
• E. T. Ellis, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs

Faculty

Kenneth G. Dixon School of Accounting

Director of the School: R.W. Roberts, Ph.D., Burnett Eminent Scholar Chair

Professors: V. Arnold, Ph.D., Ernst & Young Professor; C. G. Avery, Ph.D.; D. D. Bandy, Ph.D.; T. G. Evans, Ph.D.; R. Roberts, Ph.D., Burnett Eminent Scholar Chair; S. Sutton, Ph.D., KPMG Professor

Associate Professors: D. Bobek, Ph.D.; P. Dwyer, Ph.D.; P. M. Goldwater, Ph.D.; W. L. Johnson, Ph.D.; A. J. Judd, Ph.D.; C. F. Kelliher, Ph.D.; P. B. Roush, Ph.D.; L. J. Savage, Ph.D.; J. K. Welch, Ph.D.

Assistant Professors: T. Benford, Ph.D.; J. Lacy, Ph.D.

Economics

Chair of the Department: W. Milon, Ph.D.

Professors: M. Caputo, Ph.D.; U. Chakravorty, Ph.D.; M. Dickie, Ph.D.; S. Gerking, Ph.D.; G. Harrison, Ph.D.; R. A. Hofler, Ph.D.; W. W. McHone, Ph.D.; J. W. Milon, Ph.D.; E. Rutstrom, Ph.D.

Associate Professors: B. M. Braun, Ph.D.; W. E. Gibbs, Ph.D.; D. Hosni, Ph.D.; K. Im, Ph.D.; T. L. Martin, Ph.D.; R. L. Pennington, Ph.D.; M. Soskin, Ph.D.; K. R. White, Ph.D.

Assistant Professors: O. Mikhail, Ph.D.; D. Scrogin, Ph.D.; W. Anton, Ph.D.; C. Yang, Ph.D.

Instructors: J. Baker, MAAE; T. Buhagiar, MAAE; D. Butterfield, Ph.D.; P. Euzent, M.A.; B. Moore, MAAE; R. Potter, MAAE; N. Underwood, Ph.D.

Finance

Chair of the Department: A. K. Byrd, Ph.D.

Professors: D. F. Scott, Jr., Ph.D., Phillips-Schenk Chair in American Private Enterprise; S. D. Smith, Ph.D., SunTrust Chair of Banking

Associate Professors: R. Ajayi, Ph.D.; S. F. Borde, Ph.D.; A. K. Byrd, Ph.D.; J. M. Cheney, D.B.A.; Y. Choi, Ph.D.; M. Frye, Ph.D.; J. H. Gilkeson, Ph.D.; N. K. Modani, Ph.D.; H. Park, Ph.D.; P. Ramanlal, Ph.D.; C. Schnitzlein, Ph.D.; W. C. Weaver, Ph.D.; A. M. Whyte, Ph.D.

Assistant Professors: A. Anand, Ph.D.; H. Chen, Ph.D.; V. Gatchev, Ph.D.; R. Ragozzino, Ph.D.

Instructors: B. Dalrymple, Ph.D.; P. Gregg, MS, CPA; H. Singer, J.D.; R. Sturm, MST, CPA.

Management

Chair of the Department: F. F. Jones, Ph.D.

Professors: M. Ambrose, Ph.D.; R. Folger, Ph.D.; R. C. Ford, Ph.D.; R. C. Huseman, Ph.D.; T. L. Keon, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Business Administration; M. Schminke, Ph.D.; D. L. Stone, Ph.D.

Associate Professors: B. Barringer, Ph.D.; W. A. Bogumil, Jr., Ph.D.; C. M. Ford, Ph.D.; F. F. Jones, Ph.D.; M. Sarkar, Ph.D.; M. Uhl-Bien, Ph.D.

Assistant Professors: D. Mayer, Ph.D.; M. McDonald, Ph.D.; R. Piccolo, Ph.D.

Lecturer: W. Rockmore, Ph.D.

Management Information Systems

Chair of the Department: P. H. Cheney, Ph.D.

Professors: P. H. Cheney, Ph.D.; J. Courtney, Ph.D.; J. J. Jiang, Ph.D.; W. Leigh, Ph.D.; C. Saunders, Ph.D.

Associate Professors: S. Goodman, Ph.D.; R. Hightower, Ph.D.; L. West, Ph.D.

Assistant Professors: M. Parikh, Ph.D.; C. VanSlyke, Ph.D.

Instructors: R. Szymanski

Marketing

Chair of the Department: R. E. Michaels, Ph.D.

Professors: D. L. Davis, D.B.A.; R. E. Michaels, Ph.D.; R. S. Rubin, Ph.D.

Associate Professors: J. Allen, DBA.; R. Desiraju, Ph.D.; R. Echambadi, Ph.D.; J. Ganesh, Ph.D.

Assistant Professors: X. He, Ph.D.; A. Joshi, Ph.D.; J. Kim, Ph.D.; A. Krishnamoorthy, Ph.D.; C. Massiah, Ph.D.; A. Stock, Ph.D.; W. Vanhouche, Ph.D.; K. Yoon, Ph.D.

Instructor: R. Borrieci, M.B.A.; L. Crowson, M.B.A.; C. Gundy, M.B.A.; N. Howatt, M.S.; S. Mayfield-Garcia, M.S.; K Sooder, M.B.A.

Sports Business Management

Professors: R. Lapchick, Ph.D.; W. Sutton, Ph.D.; F. Polite, Ph.D.

Programs

Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration

• Accounting Track
• Finance Track
• Management Track
• Management Information Systems Track
• Marketing Track

Doctor of Philosophy in Economics (Environmental and Natural Resource)

Master of Science in Economics

Master of Business Administration

• Flexible M.B.A.
• Executive M.B.A. Track
• Professional M.B.A. Track
• M.B.A. (1 year, full-time program) Track
• Sport Business Management Track (for students accepted to Master of Sport Business Management Program only)

Master of Science in Accounting

Master of Science in Management Information Systems

Master of Science in Taxation

Master of Sport Business Management

Certificate in Entrepreneurship

Certificate in Technology Commercialization

Admission to Master's Programs

Before candidates will be considered for admission, all required application documents—application, official transcripts, GMAT test score (or GRE test score can be used for the programs in Economics and MSMIS only), essays, a resume, and three recommendations—must be received in the offices of UCF Graduate Studies by the admission deadline. MSA and MST do not require essays or recommendation letters. Admission to graduate study in the College of Business Administration is open to individuals with a baccalaureate degree in any discipline from a regionally accredited college or university. Thus, all graduate programs are open to graduates in education, engineering, arts, sciences, and other fields as well as business. The college strongly encourages applications from minority and diverse populations. Race, national origin, and gender are not used in the evaluation of students for admission into graduate and professional programs.

Admissions are restricted each semester to individuals showing high promise of success in postgraduate studies. Admission criteria include academic achievement as an upper-division undergraduate student and satisfactory performance on the GMAT. For the M.S. in Economics, and the MSMIS degrees only, scores on either the GRE or GMAT may be submitted. Both GMAT and GRE scores have a limit of five years. Other indicators of promise include the applicant's extracurricular activities, work experience, job responsibilities, and leadership experience. Foreign students whose native language is not English are required to achieve a score of at least 233 (computer-based test; or equivalent score on the paper-based test) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The Test of Spoken English (TSE) may be required if deemed necessary by faculty recommendation. All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an acceptable agency for bachelor degree equivalency.

Enrollment in graduate courses in the College of Business Administration is limited to students who have been accepted and classified with regular graduate status in the M.B.A. program, Master of Sport Business Management, M.S. in Management Information Systems, M.S. in Accounting, M.S. in Taxation, or M.S. in Economics, and to other students with regular graduate status elsewhere in the university. Graduate-level courses may not be taken unless a student is accepted into a graduate program.

An applicant will not be considered for admission to any graduate program until an official score on the GMAT or GRE (and TOEFL, if appropriate) has been received in addition to transcripts showing proof of attainment of the bachelor's degree and transcripts from all colleges attended.

Academic Standards

Regularly admitted graduate students in the College of Business Administration must maintain an overall 3.0 GPA (grades of "B" or better) in both their program of study and any graduate or undergraduate foundation core courses. In the event this is not maintained, a graduate student shall be placed in an academic probationary status (see Policies, Academic Progress and Performance section). If a 3.0 GPA is then not obtained in the subsequent nine semester hours of course work, the graduate student will be dismissed from the program. Students in all graduate programs must achieve a minimum grade of "C" in all foundation and professional core courses. Further, if graduate students accumulate grades of "C" or lower or unresolved "I" grades in more than three foundation core courses, they will be dismissed from the program. If graduate students accumulate more than six hours of "C" or lower and/or unresolved "I" grades on course work in the professional core, then they will be dismissed from the graduate program. Grade forgiveness policy does not apply to any courses (graduate or undergraduate) taken by graduate students in the College of Business Administration.

College of Education

Graduate programs in the College of Education are provided for students who have completed at least a baccalaureate degree. Both degree and nondegree programs may be planned for people in education-related positions in social and government agencies, business and industry, as well as for professional educators in private and public schools. Master of Education and Master of Arts degrees are awarded in many fields. Education Specialist degrees are offered in School Psychology, Curriculum and Instruction, and Educational Leadership. Doctor of Education degrees are available in Educational Leadership and Curriculum/Instruction. The Doctor of Philosophy in Education is available with six tracks: Counselor Education, Elementary Education, Exceptional Education, Hospitality Education, Instructional Technology, and Mathematics Education. All programs in the College of Education are accredited by NCATE (National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education). In addition, the School Psychology program is accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), Counselor Education is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), and Mental Health Counseling (M.A.), School of Counseling (M.A., M.Ed.), and Counselor Education and Supervision (Ph.D.) programs are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

College Administration

• Sandra L. Robinson, Dean
• Jennifer M. Platt, Associate Dean
• B. Grant Hayes, Associate Dean
• Rex Culp, Associate Dean

Faculty

Educational Studies

Chair of the Department: K. L. Biraimah, Ph.D.

Assistant to the Chair: TBA

Professors: K. L. Biraimah, Ph.D.; M. S. Lue, Ph.D.

Associate Professors: K. W. Allen, Ph.D.; L. C. Holt, Ed.D.; C. J. Hutchinson, Ed.D.; J. S. Kaplan, Ph.D.; A. J. Miller, Ed.D.

Assistant Professors: D. Alvarez, Ph.D.; D. Boote, Ph.D.; R. S. Hewitt, Ph.D.; M. Gill, Ph.D.; P. Stewart, Ph.D.

Associate Graduate Faculty: E. Short, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, The Pennsylvania State University

Educational Research, Technology and Leadership

Chair of the Department: C. Katzenmeyer, Ph.D.

Assistant to the Chair: C. Karper, Ph.D.

Professors: W. C. Bozeman, Ph.D.; C. D. Dziuban, Ph.D.; R. R. Lange, Ph.D.; G. W. Orwig, Ed.D.; G. Pawlas, Ph.D.; S. L. Robinson, Ph.D., Dean.

Associate Professors: R. Evans, Ed.D.; G. Gunter, Ph.D.; A. Hirumi, Ph.D.; J. House, Ph.D.; D. Magann, Ed.D.; B. Murray, Ph.D.; K. Murray, J.D., Ph.D.; R. Paugh, Ed.D.; G. Pawlas, Ph.D.; S. Sivo, Ph.D.; S. E. Sorg, Ph.D.; R. Taylor, Ph.D.; L. Tubbs, Ed.D.; L. Witta, Ph.D.

Assistant Professors: L. Blasi, Ph.D.; D. Hahs-Vaughn, Ph.D.; J. Robinson, Ph.D.; ; T. Wallace, Ph.D.

Associate Graduate Faculty, Florida Gulf Coast University: C. F. Carter, Ed.D.; T. C. Valesky, Ed.D.

Associate Faculty: L. Baldwin, Ph.D.; G. Perreault, M.Ed.

Visiting Instructor: A. Scheick, Ph.D.

Child, Family and Community Sciences

Chair of the Department: TBA

Assistant to the Chair: R. Brice, Ph.D.

Professors: Rex E. Culp, Ph.D., J.D.; S. M. Martin, Ph.D.; J. M. Platt, Ed.D., Associate Dean; E. H. Robinson, Ph.D.; W. Wienke, Ed.D.; M. Young, Ph.D.

Associate Professors: C. R. Balado, Ed.D.; M. Blanes, Ph.D.; L. Cross, Ph.D.; L. Dieker, Ph.D.; D. Ezell, Ph.D.; L. Hartle, Ph.D.; B. G. Hayes, Ph.D., Assistant Dean; R. Hines, Ph.D.; D. Jones, Ph.D; M. Little, Ph.D.; G. Taub, Ph.D.

Assistant Professors: M. Casado, Ph.D.; A. Daire, Ph.D.; O. Edwards, Ed.D.; D. Fuller, Ph.D.; C. Klein-Ezell, Ph.D.; G. Lambie, Ph.D.; J. Manning, Ed.D.; K. Miller, Ed.D.; V. Mumford, Ed.D.; J. Szente, Ph.D.

Associate Graduate Faculty, Florida Gulf Coast University: M. S. Green, Ed.D.

Teaching and Learning Principles

Chair of the Department: Robert Williams, Ed.D.

Assistant to the Chair: Lawrence Mione, Ed.D.

Professors: D. Baumbach, Ed.D.; T. Blair, Ph.D.; M. H. Hopkins, Ed.D.; M. C. Hynes, Ph.D., Director of Lockheed Martin/UCF Academy; A. R. Joels, Ph.D.; M. J. Palmer, Ed.D.; F. Rohter, Ph.D.; T. Brewer, Ph.D.; A. Culp, Ph.D.

Associate Professors: D. J. Camp, Ph.D.; P. Crawford, Ph.D.; J. Dixon, Ph.D., Associate Director of Lockheed Martin/UCF Academy; R. M. Everett, Ph.D.; P. Higginbotham, Ed.D.; J. Lee, Ph.D.; D. Mitchell, Ed.D.; S. E. Ortiz, Ed.D.; S. Roberts, Ed.D.; M. K. Romjue, Ph.D.; A. Sweeney, Ph.D.; K. Verkler, Ph.D.; G. West, Ph.D.; K. Williams, Ph.D.; W. Gaudelli, Ed.D.; V. Zygouris-Coe, Ph.D.

Assistant Professors: B. Jeanpierre, Ph.D., Associate Director of Lockheed Martin/UCF Academy; D. Ousley, Ph.D.; R. Gresham, Ph.D.; M. Kehoe, Ph.D.; M. Kelly, Ed.D.; T. Scharlach, Ph.D.; S. Wegmann, Ph.D.

Associate Graduate Faculty, Florida Gulf Coast University: C.W. Engle, Ed.D.; S.C. Mayberry, Ed.D.

Associate Graduate Faculty, College of Arts and Sciences: J. Saul, Ph.D.

Associate Graduate Faculty, College of Engineering and Computer Science: L. Chew, Ph.D.; S. Durrance, Ph.D.

Programs

Doctoral Degrees

• Curriculum and Instruction (Ed.D.)
• Educational Leadership (Ed.D.)
• Education (Ph.D.)—Tracks: Communication Sciences and Disorders, Counselor Education, Elementary Education, Exceptional Education, Hospitality Education, Instructional Technology, and Mathematics Education

Education Specialist Degrees

• Curriculum and Instruction
• Educational Leadership
• School Psychology—Tracks: School Counseling and School Psychology

Master's Degrees

• Art Education—Track: Community College Teaching
• Counselor Education—Tracks: Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling
• Curriculum and Instruction
• Early Childhood Education
• Educational Leadership—Track: General and Student Personnel Administration in Higher Education
• Elementary Education
• English Language Arts Education—Track: Community College Education
• Exceptional Student Education
• Instructional Technology—Tracks: E-Learning, Educational Media (Online Program), Educational Technology, and Instructional Systems
• K-8 Mathematics and Science Education
• Marriage and Family Therapy
• Mathematics Education—Tracks: Middle School Mathematics, Community College Teaching
• Music Education—Track: Community College Teaching
• Physical Education—Track: Sports and Fitness
• Reading Education
• Science Education—Tracks: Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
• Social Science Education
• Vocational Education

Graduate Certificates

• Career Counseling
• Coaching
• Community College Education
• E-learning Professional Development
• Foreign Language Education
• Gifted Education
• Health and Wellness
• Initial Teacher Professional Preparation
• Instructional/Educational Technology
• Instructional Design for Simulations
• K-8 Mathematics and Science Education
• Marriage and Family Therapy
• Play Therapy
• Pre-Kindergarten Handicapped Endorsement
• Professoriate
• Reading Education
• Special Education
• Sports Leadership
• Teaching Excellence
• Teaching Writing K-12
• Urban Education

Doctoral Programs

The College of Education offers the Ph.D. in Education with tracks in Counselor Education, Elementary Education, Exceptional Education, Hospitality Education, Instructional Technology, and Mathematics Education. The Ph.D. in Education is a research-oriented degree appropriate for educators from school districts, businesses, industry, educational agencies, and other educational settings who need a strong research base in their careers. It is the intent of this program to be interdisciplinary, allowing flexibility for students who will work in research clusters and learning communities with faculty on education-related research. Programs of study can be designed for those educators who seek teaching positions in a research university or a research-oriented position in business and industry. (Please note that the previously offered Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction Program has been discontinued.)

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) programs are offered in two areas. One is Educational Leadership for students who are interested in management and leadership positions in educational organizations. Professional experience and potential are important considerations for admission to the Educational Leadership Program. The second is Curriculum and Instruction, designed for those interested in teaching in a college of education, teaching a content field at the community college level, becoming a school district leader in curriculum and instruction, or performing instructional design tasks in military or business settings.

The Curriculum and Instruction as well as the Educational Leadership doctoral programs (Ed.D) are offered on the main campus and selected off-campus sites. There is a collaborative effort between UCF and Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers to serve the educational community in southwest Florida. Likewise, to serve the Daytona Beach community, the programs are offered through the UCF campus at Daytona Beach Community College.

Admission Policy

Each doctoral program in the College of Education has specific application deadlines. Refer to the program descriptions for these dates. Completed applications must be on campus by January 15 for fall admission and fellowship screening. Admitted students may begin course work during the first new semester after admission. New admissions for the Daytona program are accepted for specially announced dates only (call 904-259-4460 for more information about this program). The college strongly encourages applications from minority and diverse populations. Race, national origin, and gender are not used in the evaluation of students for admission into graduate and professional programs.

Application

Completed application files must include: a completed UCF graduate application form, including transcripts from all previously attended post-secondary schools, three letters of recommendation (should include those that will provide professional and academic information), a professional resume, and a statement of professional goals. Other information may be requested after the file is started. An interview is normally requested of applicants as part of the review process. Admission decisions are made based on the total of information provided to the admission committee.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must qualify for graduate admission to the university. The requirements include:

• An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) on the last 60 attempted semesters hours
• A master's degree from a regionally accredited or recognized international institution
• A competitive score on the General Graduate Record Examination (verbal/ quantitative scores combined)
• A score of 220 (computer-based test or equivalent score on the paper-based test) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) if the applicant is an international student

Additionally, applicants for the doctoral degrees in the College of Education must

• Have completed at least three years of full-time teaching or comparable experience; and
• Be recommended for admission by the appropriate doctoral program admission committee. (Recommendations are based on compatibility of the applicant's goal statements and the particular doctoral program, the strength of the recommendation letters, the applicant's past record of professional accomplishments, the applicant's apparent potential for academic success, and the applicant's perceived potential for professional success.)

NOTE: These programs are competitive and meeting minimum university requirements does not guarantee admission. Those applicants who do not meet admission criteria may appeal to the College of Education Graduate Standards and Curriculum Committee for consideration. Admittance in one doctoral program does not guarantee admittance in another. Each doctoral program reserves the right to review the applicant's files and interview applicants for admission.

Transfer Credit

The number of transfer credit hours applied to the course requirements for a doctoral degree may not exceed 30 semester hours. Transfer credit may include only graduate hours awarded by an accredited institution toward a master's degree and post-master's degree work. The transfer credit allowed will be determined on a case-by-case basis by the graduate adviser and graduate program director. Post-master's degree credit taken at UCF prior to admission to the program is considered to be transfer credit.

Financial Support

Students interested in financial support through Education fellowship programs must have completed application files by the fall priority deadline. Fellowships are typically awarded in the previous spring for students enrolling for the first time in the fall semester of the next academic year. Graduate assistantships may be granted for those who apply by February 20 for the following academic year.

Continuous Attendance

Doctoral students working on the dissertation must be continuously enrolled in at least three credit hours of dissertation research every semester until successfully defended. Unless students have requested leaves of absence for periods longer than three semesters, students will lose the option of fulfilling degree requirements under earlier catalogs. To avoid problems associated with maintaining graduate status, doctoral students are encouraged to enroll each semester, including summers, and to file for leaves of absence for periods longer than three semesters.

Residency Requirement

Each student shall complete at least two contiguous resident semesters in full-time graduate student status. "Full-time" for doctoral programs in Education is defined as being enrolled for a minimum of nine hours per semester.

Admission to Candidacy

Before students can enroll in dissertation hours, they must apply for admission to candidacy. To be eligible for candidacy, students must have completed all degree course requirements, passed all candidacy examinations, and successfully presented a dissertation prospectus to their committee.

Status as Candidate

Students must continue to enroll for at least three semester hours of dissertation credit each semester after attaining candidacy status until the oral defense of the dissertation has been successful. Post-candidacy enrollment is allowed for a maximum of four years, subject to the seven-year time limitation.

Time Limitation

A student has seven years from the date of admission to the doctoral program to complete the dissertation. If the seven-year limit is exceeded, the candidacy examinations as well as course work may need to be repeated.

Dissertation

Dissertations are required in all doctoral programs. College of Education candidates will follow the APA (American Psychological Association) guidelines.

Education Specialist Programs

Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree programs are offered in three areas: Curriculum and Instruction, for persons in teaching and other instruction/training leadership positions; Educational Leadership, for those who are interested in decision-making positions in educational organizations; and School Psychology, for students preparing to enter the specialized fields of School Psychology or School Counseling.

Because the courses of the Ed.S. degree may differ from those of the Ed.D., credit earned in an Ed.S. degree program may not be automatically transferable to a doctoral degree program. When a recipient of an Ed.S. degree is accepted for a doctoral program, the respective doctoral advisory committee will determine the amount of applicable credit earned in the Ed.S. for the doctoral program. In any case, 30 semester hours is the maximum amount of credit transferable to a doctoral program of study from previously earned graduate degrees.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the Education Specialist program requires:

• A master's degree from a regionally accredited institution (except in the case of School Psychology, which does not require a master's degree but does have other admission requirements) AND
• A competitive score on the General Graduate Record Examination (verbal and quantitative sections) AND
• A minimum score of 220 (computer-based test or equivalent score on the paper-based test) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language if the applicant is an international student AND
• Other criteria as required by the respective degree program area AND
• A recommendation from the respective advanced graduate program admission committee.

NOTE: Those applicants who do not meet the admission criteria may appeal to the respective program admission committee for consideration. A second GRE score is required, and at least one of the scores must exceed 900 for review by these committees.

Degree Requirements

A program of study (i.e., required course work) will be specified by the student's program area and approved by the College of Education. In addition, the student must

• Complete course requirements for the Ed.S. degree (36 hours beyond the master's);
• Complete a course of study that includes a minimum of 12 semester hours in the specialization area, 6 graduate-level hours in research/statistics, and additional requirements that are specified by the program area;
• Maintain an overall 3.0 GPA on all graduate work attempted;
• Pass all required examinations; and
• Satisfy all other academic standards that apply to master's students. (These standards must be met or exceeded by specialist students.)

Transfer of Credit

A maximum of 9 semester hours earned in a master's degree may be applied to the program of study. Graduate program coordinators or program specialization advisers, with approval of the Dean of the College of Education, make transfer credit decisions.

Students entering the School Psychology program from the baccalaureate level may transfer in a maximum of 9 semester hours of graduate credit earned subsequently at a regionally accredited institution of higher education. Courses taken as an undergraduate student may not be used for transfer unless the credit was graduate level and not a part of the undergraduate degree program.

Time Limit and Continuous Attendance

The student has seven years from the date of admission to the Education Specialist degree to complete the program. No courses taken since the entry date may be older than 7 years and be used in the program. The college reserves the right to revert the status of students who do not maintain continuous enrollment to nondegree-seeking. Students who are reverted to nondegree-seeking status must petition to be reinstated to the program.

Examinations

There are appropriate culminating academic experiences for each of the program areas. The specific program area requirements are listed under the program descriptions.

Master's Programs

Programs are offered in a wide variety of areas within the general field of education. Master of Education programs are open only to qualified students who have completed a baccalaureate degree and have completed course work for regular Florida State Teaching Certification. This degree is appropriate for the practicing educator who wishes to update and extend knowledge of their present teaching field.

Master of Arts programs leading to initial certification are open to qualified individuals who are seeking both a master's degree and a new teaching certification or to qualified students seeking a master's degree in a field not requiring state teaching certification. Students who are presently teaching with a valid Florida Teaching Certificate may add a teaching field to their certificate by completing a Master of Arts degree. Those students without previous certification and who are seeking initial certification in a teaching area may be required by the program area to complete an internship to complete the state-approved program. M.A. candidates must complete a portfolio as part of the requirements of an internship.

NOTE: All Master of Arts programs at UCF leading to initial certification are state-approved programs. Completion of the prescribed program results in the affixing of a state-approved program stamp to the transcript. This stamp ensures that certification will be issued by the Florida Department of Education in the indicated area. Failure to complete the prescribed state-approved program through petitions, waivers, or unauthorized course substitutions will be cause not to affix the stamp of approval on the transcript. While the student may graduate with a Master of Arts, a transcript without the stamp will be evaluated for certification on a course-by-course basis. UCF and the College of Education do not guarantee that any non-stamped program transcript will lead to certification by the Florida Department of Education.

Admission

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required of all graduate students. Minimal requirements for admission are:

• A grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 for the last 60 attempted semester hours of undergraduate study and a competitive score on the verbal-quantitative sections of the GRE.
• A score of 220 (computer-based test or equivalent score on the paper-based test) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required if the applicant is an international student.

The college requires passing scores on either the General Knowledge Test (GKT) or the College Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST scores prior to July 2002 acceptable) for admission to Teacher Preparation Programs for those applications with a GRE score of less than 1000, as mandated by the Florida legislature.

In addition, a student seeking a Master of Education degree must show evidence that all course work has been completed for the basic bachelor's level state of Florida teaching certificate. Master of Arts programs, available in some specialties, may be planned without the student's having previously completed certification courses.

Specific graduate programs within the College of Education may use socioeconomic status, commitment to work in low income neighborhoods, evidence of community or volunteer work, family educational background, first generation in college, overcoming hardships, or personal interviews as additional criteria for admission. The college strongly encourages applications from minority and diverse populations. Race, national origin, and gender are not used in the evaluation of students for admission into graduate and professional programs.

Restricted Admission

The College of Education has a separate restricted application process for those students who do not present at least a 3.0 grade point average in their last 60 attempted semester hours of undergraduate course work AND at least a score of 1000 on the combined verbal-quantitative sections of the Graduate Record Examination. The restricted deadline is earlier in the semester for all programs with the exception of School Psychology, Counselor Education, and the doctoral programs. To be considered for restricted admission in the College of Education, students must file an application for restricted status in the Education Student Services Office (ED 110; 407-823-3723) upon being denied regular admission. Department committees make recommendations to the College Graduate Standards and Curriculum Committee. The following criteria are applied in evaluating applications:

• Ranking of undergraduate 60-hour grade point average
• Ranking of GRE score
• Contribution, current and projected, to the profession
• Number of years of professional experience
• Number of nondegree-seeking hours taken
• Grade point average on any nondegree-seeking work
• Recommendations by college faculty and other professionals.

Restricted students who do not maintain a 3.0 GPA during their first nine hours of enrollment will be reverted to nondegree-seeking status. Those who are accepted as restricted students by one program are not accepted into another, but must reapply for restricted admittance into another program.

Program of Study

Students are officially assigned formal academic advisers upon admission to a College of Education graduate degree program. It is the student's responsibility to seek advisement and finalize a program of study early in the degree program. Students are advised to file a program of study within the first nine hours of their graduate study. The acceptability and application of nondegree/transfer hours toward a degree is contingent upon the recommendation of the academic adviser and is approved only after a program of study has been officially filed through all university channels.

Academic advisers are not assigned to individuals admitted as nondegree-seeking students. Nondegree-seeking students may seek information and general advisement in the Education Student Services Office (ED 110; 407-823-3723). Nondegree-seeking students seeking certification in the state of Florida and who have been initially certified elsewhere are not eligible for financial assistance from the university. In general, non-degree-seeking students cannot receive financial assistance unless enrolled for at least half-time and have not previously been certified. Students should check with the Office of Student Financial Assistance regarding their specific circumstances.

Performance Standards

Minimum university-wide standards and regulations are applicable in addition to the specific College of Education requirements and regulations described in this section. A "B" (3.0 GPA) must be maintained on all graduate work and no more than six hours of "C" may be earned and applied to the degree program. Unresolved "I" (incomplete) grades must be resolved according to university guidelines. In addition to the minimum university standards, College of Education students must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA in all co-requisite work prescribed in concert with a graduate degree program.

Students whose grade point average on degree work falls below 3.0 will be placed on probationary status for a nine semester-hour period of enrollment. During this time, the GPA must reach or exceed the 3.0 minimum to remain in the program.

Culminating Experience

Prior to graduation, all students are required to successfully complete an academic culminating experience, which is planned and evaluated by each student's program area. Comprehensive examinations are the most common form of culminating experience. Failure on a comprehensive examination requires re-enrollment and reexamination during a subsequent semester. Two failures on the comprehensive examinations will result in a student being reverted from degree-seeking to non degree-seeking status. Students are required to be enrolled during the semester in which they take examinations to satisfy this requirement and must be enrolled the term they plan to graduate.

Thesis, Research Report, and Non-thesis Options

In most programs, master's degree students in education, with adviser consultation, may select one of three options: Thesis, a research paper with a formal faculty committee and defense; Research Report, a research paper supervised by the student's adviser; or the non-thesis option, course substitution for the research papers. For specific options within programs and resultant minimum credit hour requirements, see individual program sections of this catalog or please consult the graduate program director for the degree sought.

College of Engineering and Computer Science

The College of Engineering and Computer Science offers graduate programs leading to Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Each department within the college offers options for a specialized education.

The College of Engineering and Computer Science has the following departments with graduate programs:

• Civil and Environmental Engineering
• School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
• Industrial Engineering and Management Systems
• Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering

College Administration

• Neal Gallagher, Ph.D., Dean
• Jamal Nayfeh, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
• Debra Reinhart, Ph.D., Executive Associate Dean, Interim Associate Dean of Research

Faculty

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Web address:www.cee.ucf.edu

Fax: (407) 823-3315

Interim Chair of the Department: Dr. Avelino Gonzalez, ENG2 211F, (407) 823-2841. E-mail: gonzalez@mail.ucf.edu

Graduate Program Director: Dr. C. David Cooper, ENG2 211L,(407) 823-2841. E-mail: gradcee@mail.ucf.edu

Professors: H. M. Al-Deek, Ph.D., P.E.; N.B. Chang, Ph.D.; C. D. Cooper, Ph.D., P.E.; S. S. Kuo, Ph.D., P.E.; A. Oloufa, Ph.D., P.E.; A. E. Radwan Ph.D., P.E.; D. R. Reinhart, Ph.D., P.E., Associate Dean; J. S. Taylor, Ph.D., P.E.; M. P. Wanielista, Ph.D., P.E.; R. L. Wayson, Ph.D., P.E.; G. Yeh, Ph.D.

Associate Professors: M. A. Aty, Ph.D., P.E.; M. B. Chopra, Ph.D., P.E.; J. D. Dietz, Ph.D., P.E.; S.C. Hagen, Ph.D.; F. N. Nnadi, Ph.D., P.E.; A. A. Randall, Ph.D., P.E.

Assistant Professors: N. Catbas, Ph.D.; L. Zhao, Ph.D.

Professors Emeritus: W. F. Carroll, Ph.D., P.E.; D. R. Jenkins, Ph.D., P.E.; R. D. Kersten, Ph.D., P.E.; W. M. McLellon, Ph.D., P.E.; Y. A. Yousef, Ph.D., P.E.

School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Web address:www.eecs.ucf.edu

Fax: (407) 823-5835

Director: Issa Batarseh, ENG 407E, (407) 823-2786. E-mail: batarseh@mail.ucf.edu

Associate Director: Mark Heinrich, CSB 236, (407) 823-5341. Email:heinrich@cs.ucf.edu

Computer Science and Computer Engineering Graduate Coordinator Charles Hughes, CSB 206, (407) 823-2762. E-mail: ceh@cs.ucf.edu

Electrical Engineering Graduate Coordinator: Michael Georgiopoulos, ENGR 407B, (407) 823-5338. Email: michaelg@mail.ucf.edu

Professors: I. Batarseh, Ph.D., Director; M. A. Bassiouni, Ph.D.; C. S. Bauer, Ph.D.; N. Deo, Ph.D., Millican Endowed Chair; R. D. Dutton, Ph.D.; N. Gallagher, Ph.D., Dean CECS; M. Georgiopoulos, Ph.D.; F. Gomez, Ph.D.; A.J. Gonzalez, Ph.D.; R. K. Guha, Ph.D.; K. Hua, Ph.D.; C. E. Hughes, Ph.D.; L. W. Jones, Ph.D.; J. J. Liou, Ph.D.; D. C. Malocha, Ph.D.; D. Marinescu, Ph.D.; W. B. Mikhael, Ph.D.; A. Mukherjee, Ph.D.; R. L. Phillips, Ph.D.; Z. Qu, Ph.D.; M. A. Shah, Ph.D.; Agere Chair; K. B. Sundaram, Ph.D.; P. F. Wahid, Ph.D.; J. S. Yuan, Ph.D.

Associate Professors: N. da Vitoria Lobo, Ph.D.; R. DeMara, Ph.D.; M. Heinrich, Ph.D., Associate Director; T. Kasparis, Ph.D.; H. I. Klee, Ph.D.; S. D. Lang, Ph.D.; J. Leeson, Ph.D.; A. Orooji, Ph.D.; S. Pattanaik, Ph.D.; B. E. Petrasko, D. Eng.; S. M. Richie, Ph.D.; Z. J. Shen, Ph.D.; A. Weeks, Ph.D.; L. Wei, Ph.D.; D. A. Workman, Ph.D.; A. Wu, Ph.D.; T. Wu, Ph.D.

Assistant Professors: Berrios, Ph.D.; L. Boloni, Ph.D.; M. Chatterjee, Ph.D.; H. Foroosh, Ph.D.; X. Gong, Ph.D.; F. Gonzalez, Ph.D.; M. G. Haralambous, D. Sc, P.E.; T. Kocak, Ph.D.; J. Lee, Ph.D.; E. Reinhard, Ph.D.; G. Schiavone, Ph.D.; D. Turgut, Ph.D.; D. Turgut, Ph.D.; H. Zhou, Ph.D.; C. Zou, Ph.D.

Lecturers: N. Abdallah, Ph.D.; A. Guha, M.S.; M. Llewellyn, Ph.D.; E. Montagne, Ph.D.

Professor Emeritus: N. Tzannes, Ph.D.

Affiliated Faculty: H. Cho, Ph.D.; K. Coffey, Ph.D.; B. DeLoach, Ph.D.; A. Dogarui, Ph.D.; F. Hickernell, Ph.D.; J. Hickman, E. Johnson, Ph.D.; V. Kapoor, Ph.D.; A. Kar, Ph.D.; G. Li, Ph.D.; J.M. Moshell, Ph.D.; R. Shumaker, Ph.D.; M.J. Soileau, Ph.D.; P. Wa, Ph.D.; S. Watson, Ph.D.; S-T. Wu, Ph.D.

Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems

Web address:www.iems.ucf.edu

Fax: (407) 823-3413

Chair of the Department: Chris Bauer, ENG2 312D, (407) 823-0042. E-mail: bauer@mail.ucf.edu

Associate Chair and Graduate Program Director: José A. Sepúlveda, ENG2 312C, (407) 823-5307. E-mail: sepulved@mail.ucf.edu

Assistant Chair and Undergraduate Program Director: Sandra Furterer, ENG2 312K, (407) 823-5644. E-mail: furterer@mail.ucf.edu

Professors: L. Crumpton-Young, Ph.D.; A.K. Elshennaway, Ph.D.; Y. A. Hosni, Ph.D., P.E.; L. C. Malone, Ph.D.; C. H. Reilly, Ph.D.; K. M. Stanney, Ph.D., University of Central Florida Trustee Chair.

Associate Professors: R. L. Armacost, D.Sc.; Mark Calabreses (visiting); R. L. Hoekstra, Ph.D.; T. G. Kotnour, Ph.D.; G. Lee, Ph.D., P.E.; P. R. McCauley-Bell, Ph.D.; M. Mollaghasemi, Ph.D.; M. A. Mullens, Ph.D.; J. Pet-Armacost, Ph.D.; M. D. Proctor, Ph.D.; L. Rabelo, Ph.D.; J. A. Sepúlveda, Ph.D., P.E.; K. E. Williams, Ph.D.

Assistant Professors: Renee Butler, Ph.D.; S. Furterer, Ph.D. (visiting); Christopher Geiger, Ph.D.; A. Tang, Ph.D.; Y. Wang, Ph.D.

Professors Emeritus: John Biegel, Ph.D.; George Schrader, Ph.D., P.E.; Gary Whitehouse, Ph.D., P.E., University Distinguished Professor and Provost Emeritus.

Joint Appointees: Subrato Chandra, Ph.D., P.E., Project Director, Florida Solar Energy Center; Randall Shumaker, Ph.D., P.E., Director of Institute of Simulation and Training

Adjunct Faculty: George Barcus, Ed.D.; E. J. Drown; Robert Long; Nabeel Yousef

Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering

Web address:www.mmae.ucf.edu

Fax: (407) 823-0208

Chair of the Department: Ranganathan Kumar, ENGR 307E, (407) 823-2416. E-mail: mkumar@mail.ucf.edu

Associate Chair of the Department: Ruey-Hung Chen, ENGR-1 307B, (407) 823-3402. E-mail: chenrh@mail.ucf.edu

Graduate Program Director: C. Suryanarayana, ENGR 317, (407) 823-6662. E-mail: csuryana@mail.ucf.edu

Professors: P. J. Bishop, Ph.D., P.E., Vice Provost and Dean of Graduate Studies; R. H. Chen, Ph.D.; L. C. Chow, Ph.D.; V. H. Desai, Ph.D., P.E.; J. Fenton, Ph.D.; O. Illegbusi, Ph.D.; J. Kapat, Sc.D.; A. J. Kassab, Ph.D.; R. Kumar, Ph.D., Chair; F. A. Moslehy, Ph.D., P.E.; J. F. Nayfeh, Ph.D., Associate Dean; D. W. Nicholson, Ph.D.; S. Seal, Ph.D.; C. Suryanarayana, Ph.D.

Associate Professors: L. P. Chew, Ph.D.; K. R. Coffey, Sc.D.; T. Conway, Ph.D.; J. Fang, Ph.D.; A. H. Hagedoorn, Ph.D., P.E.; R. W. Johnson, Ph.D., P.E.; K. C. Lin, Ph.D., P.E.; A. Minardi, Ph.D.; Y. Sohn, Ph.D.; R. Vaidyanathan, Ph.D.; Q. Wang, Ph.D.

Assistant Professors: L. An, Ph.D.; Q. Chen, Ph.D; H.J. Cho, Ph.D.; S. Kalita, Ph.D.; C. Klemenz, Ph.D.; A. Leonessa, Ph.D.; E. Petersen, Ph.D.; F. Xu, Ph.D.

Professors Emeritus: B. Eno, Ph.D.; E. R. Hosler, Ph.D., P.E.; J. D. McBrayer, Sc.D., P.E.; W. F. Smith, Sc.D., P.E.

Visiting Faculty: P. Jepson, Ph.D.

Joint Appointees: K. D. Belfield, Ph.D., Department of Chemistry; M. B. Chopra, Ph.D., Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering; N. S. Dhere, Ph.D., Florida Solar Energy Center; E. Divo, Ph.D., Department of Engineering Technology; A. Kar, Ph.D., College of Optics and Photonics; W. Luo, Ph.D., Department of Physics, D.C. Malocha, Ph.D., Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering; N. Misconi, Ph.D., Department of Engineering Technology; K.B. Sundaram, Ph.D., Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering; K. Vajravelu, Ph.D., Department of Mathematics

Adjunct Faculty: J. Brandenburg, Ph.D., Florida Space Institute; B. Butler, Ph.D., Disney World; A. Fernandez, Ph.D., Lockheed-Martin Missiles and Fire Control; R. T. Galloway, Ph.D., Naval Air Warfare Center; M. McMeley, Ph.D., Lockheed-Martin Missiles and Fire Control; R.K. Pandey, Ph.D., Siemens; M. V. Swami, Ph.D., Florida Solar Energy Center; R. Zarda, Ph.D., Lockheed-Martin Missiles and Fire Control.

Degree Programs

Doctor of Philosophy

• Civil Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Computer Science
• Electrical Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Materials Science and Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Modeling and Simulation

Master of Science (M.S.)

• Engineering Management Track
• Environmental Engineering Sciences Track
• Human Engineering/Ergonomics Track
• Interactive Simulation and Training Systems Track
• Manufacturing Systems Engineering Track
• Operations Research Track
• Quality Engineering Track
• Simulation Modeling and Analysis Track
• Systems Engineering and Management Track

Master of Science (M.S.)—Civil Engineering

• Structural and Geotechnical Engineering Track
• Transportation Engineering Track
• Water Resources Engineering Track

Master of Science (M.S.)—Environmental Engineering

• Environmental Engineering Sciences Track

Master of Science (M.S.)—Computer Science

Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering (M.S.A.E.)

• Space Systems Design and Engineering Track
• Thermofluid Aerodynamic Systems Design and Engineering Track

Master of Science in Computer Engineering (M.S.Cp.E.)

• Computer Networking Track
• Digital Systems Track
• Intelligent Systems Track
• Software Engineering Track

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (M.S.E.E.)

• Communication Track
• Controls/Robotics Track
• Digital Signal Processing Track
• Electromagnetics Track
• Electronics/Power Electronics Track
• Electro-optics Track
• Solid State and Microelectronics Track
• VLSI Design Track

Master of Science in Environmental Engineering (M.S.Env.E.)

Master of Science in Industrial Engineering (M.S.I.E.)

Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering (M.S.M.S.E.)

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (M.S.M.E.)

• Computer-Aided Mechanical Engineering Track
• Mechanical Systems Track
• Miniature Engineering Systems Track
• Professional Track
• Thermofluids Track

Graduate Certificates

Civil Engineering

• Structural Engineering
• Surface Water Modeling
• Transportation Engineering

Computer Science

• Digital Forensics

Electrical Engineering

• Communications Systems
• Electronic Circuits

Environmental Engineering

• Wastewater Treatment

Industrial Engineering and Management Systems

• Applied Operations Research
• Design for Usability
• Industrial Ergonomics and Safety
• Project Engineering
• Quality Assurance
• Systems Simulation
• Training Simulation

Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering

• CAD/CAM Technology
• Computational Methods in Mechanics
• HVAC Engineering
• Launch/Spacecraft Vehicle Processing
• Materials Characterization
• Materials Failure Analysis

College Admission Requirements

The College of Engineering and Computer Science requires that you fill out a pre-application form (www.graduate.cecs.ucf.edu) before you complete the application for graduate admission. Based upon the pre-application information, selected students will be invited to submit the university's online application for admission to graduate study. For these selected students, the College of Engineering and Computer Science will pay all application fees.

In addition to meeting the minimum university admission requirements, each applicant is required to satisfy college and department admission requirements. Specific department requirements are listed in respective departmental sections. Meeting the minimum admissions requirements does not automatically guarantee admission, as enrollment may be restricted by limited college or department resources. Supplemental information such as research/goal statements, resumes, work or internship experience may be considered by the graduate program directors in making admissions decisions. The college strongly encourages applications from minority and diverse populations; however race, national origin, and gender are not used in the evaluation of students for admission into graduate and professional programs.

Master's Programs Admission Requirements

• A minimum GPA of 3.0 during the last two years (60 hours) of attempted undergraduate degree work and a competitive score on the combined verbal and quantitative sections of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).
• Applicants for master's programs must have bachelor's degrees and must present baccalaureate degree credentials appropriate to the specialized area of study that may include mathematics through differential equations for most programs. Consult with your program catalog description for specific math requirements.
• International students, except those who are from countries where English is the only official language or those who have earned a degree from an accredited American college or university, are required to submit a score of at least 220 (computer-based test; or equivalent score on the paper-based test) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Doctoral Programs Admission Requirements

• Each applicant is expected to meet the departmental admission requirements, including submission of an application for graduate admission with resume, goals statement, and three letters of Recommendation.
• On the decision of the department's graduate admissions committee, selected outstanding applicants may be considered for direct entrance to the doctoral program from the bachelor's degree. Students selected for this are expected to meet and exceed all master's program admission requirements. These applicants must successfully complete the Ph.D. Qualifying Examination upon completion of their required course work in their program of study.
• International students, except those who are from countries where English is the only official language or those who have earned a degree from an accredited American college or university, are required to submit a score of at least 220 (computer-based test; or equivalent score on the paper-based test) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

College Degree Requirements

Master's Degree Requirements, Thesis Option

• A minimum of thirty semester hours of approved course work including six hours of thesis credits is required.
• No more than six hours of thesis credits will be applied toward degree requirements.
• Continued enrollment in one hour of thesis once six hours of thesis credits have been completed and all course work has been satisfied, and until the final thesis has been received by the Division of Graduate Studies.
• At least 15 credit hours must be from 6000-level courses (except for Computer Science).
• A maximum of 9 semester hours of graduate credit may be transferred into the program from UCF non-degree-seeking status or regionally accredited institutions. Only grades of "B-" or better can be transferred.
• A maximum of 6 credits of 4000-level courses may be applied toward a master's degree. No 3000-level courses are acceptable.
• A maximum of 6 semester hours of Independent Study and/or Directed Research, Internship or Practicum may be used toward the degree.
• A minimum "B" (3.0) average must be maintained in the program of study and no more than two "C" (C+, C, C-) grades are allowed.
• A written thesis and final oral defense are required.

Master's Thesis Committee

• The Dean, through the Chairs, is responsible for committee formation, additions, and deletions. The thesis committee will consist of a minimum of three members. All committee members should hold a doctoral degree and be in fields related to the thesis topic. At least two members must be department faculty (one to serve as chair). Off-campus experts, joint faculty members, adjunct faculty, and other university faculty members may serve as the third person in the committee. Program areas may further specify committee membership. The Division of Graduate Studies reserves the right to review appointments to advisory committees, place a representative on any advisory committee, or appoint a co-adviser.
• In unusual cases, with approval from the department Chair, two professors may chair the committee jointly. Joint faculty members may serve as committee chairs, but off-campus experts and adjunct faculty may not serve as committee chairs. Particular programs may have more stringent requirements.
• All members vote on acceptance or rejection of the thesis proposal and the final thesis. The thesis proposal and final thesis must be approved by a majority of the advisory committee

Master's Degree Requirements, Nonthesis Option

Most departments within the College of Engineering and Computer Science offer a 36-semester-hour, nonthesis option intended primarily for part-time students. The program requirements are the same as for the thesis option except that the thesis requirement is replaced by 12 credit hours of course work. An end-of-program comprehensive examination, oral or written, is required.

Doctoral Degree Requirements

• The Industrial Engineering Management Systems program requires a minimum of 81 semester hours beyond the baccalaureate degree, including 24 semester hours of dissertation credits.
• The Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering and School of Computer Science programs require a minimum of 72 semester hours beyond the baccalaureate degree, including 15 semester hours of dissertation credits (except Civil and Environmental Engineering, where 18 semester hours of dissertation credits are required.)
• Continued enrollment in three credit hours of Dissertation (XXX 7980) once the course work requirements and minimum hours of dissertation are satisfied.
• At least 6 semester hours of course work taken at UCF must be outside the student's area of specialization (except Computer Science), and no more than a combined total of 12 hours of independent study and/or directed research may be used to satisfy degree requirements.
• Up to 36 semester hours of credit, including a maximum of 6 credits of thesis may be transferred into the doctoral program. The transfer credits may consist of a maximum of 6 hours of 4000-level work, no 3000-level courses, and no courses with grades less than "B-".
• A minimum "B" (3.0) average must be maintained in the program of study and no more than two "C" (C+, C, C-) grades are allowed.
• The student must successfully complete a Ph.D. Qualifying Examination conducted by the department. A student is normally given only one opportunity to pass the examination, but a second attempt may be approved by the department. The examination is normally taken within the first year of study beyond the master's degree.
• Students must pass the Candidacy Examination by submitting a proposal for research and getting approval prior to enrolling in dissertation hours.
• A written dissertation and final oral defense are required.

Doctoral Dissertation Committee

• The Dean, through the Chairs, is responsible for committee formation, additions, and deletions. The doctoral committee must consist of a minimum of five members: three must be faculty members from within the stu