College of Arts and SciencesThe College of Arts and Sciences consists of seventeen academic departments, thirteen of which offer graduate degrees: Biology, Chemistry, Communication, English, Foreign Languages and Literatures, History, Liberal Studies, Mathematics, Music, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology, and Statistics. The specific programs for the various degrees are listed below. College AdministrationDean: K.L. SeidelAssociate Dean: B.B. Morgan, Jr Interim Associate Dean: T. Frederick Associate Dean: H. Sweet Associate Dean: J Fernández Assistant Dean: L. Brodie AdvisementThe Graduate Studies Office in the College of Arts and Sciences assists students in matters concerning college and university requirements and procedures. Admission materials, acceptance notification, program of study, graduate committee memberships, thesis and dissertation approvals, fellowship and financial aid information, waiver and petition forms, graduation certifications, etc., are processed through this office for all graduate students in the college. Questions concerning university and college graduate policies affecting Arts and Sciences majors should be directed to the Graduate Studies Office in CAS 190K or by calling (407) 823-5167.ProgramsDoctor of PhilosophyMathematicsPhysics—Optical Physics Track Psychology—Clinical, Human Factors, and Industrial and Organizational Tracks Master of ScienceBiologyChemistry, Industrial—Forensic Science Track Mathematical Science—Industrial Mathematics Track Physics—Optical Physics Track Psychology—Industrial and Organizational Track Statistical Computing Master of ArtsCommunication—Mass and Interpersonal TracksEnglish—Creative Writing, Literature, and Technical Writing Tracks History Liberal Studies Political Science—Political Analysis and Public Policy Tracks Psychology, Clinical Sociology, Applied Spanish Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Graduate CertificatesConservation BiologyDomestic Violence Gender Studies Maya Studies Professional Writing Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) General RequirementsThe 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 offered as an option in others. The General Graduate Record Examination is required for admissions consideration in all graduate programs. Admission to graduate programs is based upon minimum Board of Regents criteria, as well as other factors such as work or internship experience, community service, research interests of prospective students, or personal interviews.Each department is headed by a chair who reports to the dean of the college. A graduate program coordinator within each department 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 requirements and courses. Course DescriptionsThe “Course Descriptions” section at the back of the catalog describes Florida’s Statewide Course Numbering System. Graduate courses in directed/individual research, special topics, and thesis/dissertation preparation are listed under “Special Courses” on page 218. Other graduate courses are listed alphabetically by course prefix beginning on page 221.
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