College of Health and Public Affairs

The College of Health and Public Affairs offers seven graduate programs: the Master of Arts in Communicative Disorders, the Master of Science in Criminal Justice, the Master of Science in Health Services Administration, the Master of Science in Molecular Biology and Microbiology, the Master of Science in Nursing, the Master of Public Administration, and the Master of Social Work. The mission of the College of Health and Public Affairs is to provide undergraduate and graduate education, to foster the development and transmission of knowledge, and to provide graduate education that exceeds national standards while meeting the research and service needs of the local community.

Departments and schools within the college provide professional education, emphasizing the relationship between policy, practice, and the importance of research. By focusing on the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills, students receive an education that prepares them for a lifetime of professional and personal achievement.

For more information, visit the College of Health and Public Affairs website.


College Administration

B. R. McCarthy, Ph.D..................................Dean

M. J. Sweeney, Ph.D.........................Associate Dean

J. E. Dorner, M.N...........................Assistant Dean



Faculty



Department of Communicative Disorders

C. Nye, Ph.D...........................Chair and Professor

D. L. Hedrick, Ph.D..............................Professor

D. L. Ratusnik, Ph.D.............................Professor

D. B. Ingram, Ph.D.....................Associate Professor

T. A. Mullin, Ph.D.....................Associate Professor

J. Ryalls, Ph.D........................Associate Professor

H. Parker, M.A.........................Assistant Professor

K. Rivers, Ph.D........................Assistant Professor

L. Rosa-Lugo, Ph.D.....................Assistant Professor

H. A. Utt, Ph.D........................Assistant Professor

M. Vanryckeghem, Ph.D..................Assistant Professor

G. Brutten, Ph.D........................Visiting Professor



Department of Criminal Justice and Legal Studies

B. J. McCarthy, Ph.D...................Chair and Professor

B. R. McCarthy, Ph.D....................Dean and Professor

B. Bohm, Ph.D....................................Professor

D. Fabianic, Ph.D................................Professor

R. Surette, Ph.D.................................Professor

D. Bishop, Ph.D........................Associate Professor

D. Hall, Ph.D..........................Associate Professor

S. Mahan, Ph.D.........................Associate Professor

R. Pyle, Ph.D..........................Associate Professor

J. Sanborn, Ph.D.......................Associate Professor

B. Applegate, Ph.D.....................Assistant Professor

C. Bast, J.D...........................Assistant Professor

D. Becker, M.S.........................Assistant Professor

P. Griset, Ph.D........................Assistant Professor

M. Lanier, Ph.D........................Assistant Professor

K. Lucken, Ph.D........................Assistant Professor

F. Ravitch, J.D........................Assistant Professor

R. Remis, J.D..........................Assistant Professor

D. Slaughter, J.D......................Assistant Professor

K. Cook, J.D........................Internship Coordinator

M. Eastep, M.S..................................Instructor

R. Lynch, J.D...................................Instructor



Health Professions and Physical Therapy

G. H. Frazer, Ph.D.....................Chair and Professor

L. J. Acierno, M.D...............................Professor

S. Douglass, M.S.......................Associate Professor

T. Edwards, Ed.D., RT(R)...............Associate Professor

E. Hamby, D.B.A., P.T..................Associate Professor

A. Liberman, Ph.D., M.H.A., M.Ed.......Associate Professor

J. S. Lytle, M.S., M.P.H...............Associate Professor

T. S. Mendenhall, Ph.D., M.B.A.........Associate Professor

J. A. Valentine, Ph.D., M.S.W., M.P.H..Associate Professor

L. T. Worrell, M.P.H...................Associate Professor

L. Chase-Beasley, Ph.D., P.T...........Assistant Professor

T. Rotarius, Ph.D., M.B.A..............Assistant Professor

C. J. Barr, M.S.................................Instructor

G. Bertetta, M.S................................Instructor

M. Diesen, M.S., M.Ed...........................Instructor

K. B. Enchelmayer, M.P.T., O.T.R................Instructor

T. Falen, M.S...................................Instructor

R. Freeman, M.Ed., P.T..........................Instructor

V. J. Hudson, M.P.T., M.B.A., A.T.C.............Instructor

J. Ludy, M.A....................................Instructor

P. Welker, M.A., RT(R) (CT).....................Instructor



Department of Molecular Biology and Microbiology

R. N. Gennaro, Ph.D....................Chair and Professor

O. M. Berringer, Ph.D............................Professor

M. J. Sweeney, Ph.D...........Associate Dean and Professor

R. S. White, Ph.D................................Professor

R. J. Wodzinski, Ph.D............................Professor

J. F. Charba, Ph.D.....................Associate Professor

D. W. Washington, Ph.D.................Associate Professor

K. Chai, Ph.D..........................Assistant Professor

D. Chakrabarti, Ph.D...................Assistant Professor

R. Chakrabarti, Ph.D...................Assistant Professor

C. Fernandez-Valle, Ph.D...............Assistant Professor

S. Naser Ph.D..........................Assistant Professor

D. F. Hitchcock, M.S............................Instructor



School of Nursing

E. Stullenbarger, DSN, RN...........Director and Professor

M. L. Sole, Ph.D., RN, CCRN............Associate Professor

D. Wink, Ed.D., RNC....................Associate Professor

J. Dorner, M.N., RN.Assistant Dean and Associate Professor

A. Bushy, Ph.D., RN..............................Professor

M. Bear, Ph.D., RN.....................Associate Professor

K. Dow, Ph.D., RN......................Associate Professor

G. Giovinco, Ph.D., Ed.D., RN..........Associate Professor

R. Gropper, Ph.D., RN..................Associate Professor

K. Kapke, Ph.D., RN....................Associate Professor

J. Kijek, Ph.D., RN....................Associate Professor

F. Smith, Ed.D., RN....................Associate Professor

V. Browne-Krimsley, Ed.D., RN..........Assistant Professor

N. Crigger, Ph.D., RN..................Assistant Professor

L. Hennig, Ed.D., RN...................Assistant Professor

L. Holcomb, DSN, RN....................Assistant Professor

E. Kiehl, Ph.D., RN....................Assistant Professor



Department of Public Administration

W. C. Lawther, Ph.D..........Chair and Associate Professor

P. W. Colby, Ph.D................................Professor

R. A. Shapek, Ph.D.........Director of the Florida-Eastern

                    Europe Linkage Institute and Professor

J. D. Jurie, D.P.A.....................Associate Professor

K. Tom Liou, Ph.D......................Associate Professor

M. P. Aristigueta, M.P.A...............Assistant Professor

E. Berman, Ph.D........................Assistant Professor 

G. Gianakis, Ph.D......................Assistant Professor

Jo Marie Rios, Ph.D....................Assistant Professor

M. Rogers, M.P.A................................Instructor



School of Social Work

I. C. Colby, DSW.......................Chair and Professor

D. Poole, Ph.D...................................Professor

K. Kazmerski, DSW......................Associate Professor

E. K. Suh, Ph.D........................Associate Professor

M. Van Hook, Ph.D......................Associate Professor

E. M. Abel, M.S.W......................Assistant Professor

C. E. Green, Ph.D......................Assistant Professor

A. Leon, Ph.D..........................Assistant Professor

E. Pomeroy, Ph.D.......................Assistant Professor

L. Davis, M.S.W...............Coordinator, Field Education

G. Jacinto, M.S.W......................Clinical Instructor

M. Sauer, M.S.W........................Clinical Instructor

Communicative Disorders Department


Harold A. Utt, Ph.D....................Program Coordinator

   Office:Research Pavilion Suite 200, Phone:(407) 249-4798

   e mail: hutt@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu

   Brevard Campus:(407) 631-5586

Professional education is offered in Communicative Disorders leading to the Master of Arts degree in Speech-Language Pathology. The program requires the equivalent of two years full-time attendance to complete and is designed to meet the certification requirements of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. The program is accredited by the Educational Standards Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Full-time registration (at least 6 hours) in the program is required.

The faculty is keenly aware of the need for combining clinical skills with theoretical foundations. Supervised student practica are offered in the Communicative Disorders Clinic on campus as well as in external settings. Selected outstanding professionals in Central Florida (physicians, speech/language pathologists) make up the clinical faculty, which supplements the clinical expertise of the regular faculty.

All students will enroll in SPA 6505 or 6506, Clinical Practica, or equivalents, each semester in attendance, with the exception of the semester they are enrolled in SPA 5553L, Differential Diagnosis in Speech and Language Laboratory, and the semester they are completing the thesis/non-thesis option. Students must complete 375 clock hours of practicum experience as outlined by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association before graduation.

Admission Requirements for Communicative Disorders
Admission to graduate status in the Master of Arts (M.A.) in Communicative Disorders degree program is based on the following:

A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university and a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) for the last 60 attempted semester hours of credit earned for the baccalaureate degree, or a Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score of at least 1000 on the combined verbal and quantitative portions of the GRE. In order to be considered every applicant must submit official GRE scores.
Three letters of recommendation, preferably from former instructors.
A letter of intent, stating background and experience, interest in the field, future goals, and the semester in which admission is desired.
A copy of all official transcripts from previously attended colleges and/or universities.
A copy of the graduate application and official GRE score report.

The department requires international students and students whose native language is not English to submit a score of 500 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Admission into the graduate program will be determined for each semester. Students must have all required materials in the department by the deadline for consideration.

Master of Arts in Communicative Disorders

Prerequisites
B.A. in Speech and Hearing (Communicative Disorders) or special prerequisite courses to be arranged with the program coordinator.

All students must take Statistical Methods II, or equivalent, and achieve a grade of "C" or better prior to, or during, their graduate program. This course is a prerequisite to SPA 5805, Research in Communicative Disorders.


Required Courses                                39 Semester Hours

SPA 5327     Aural Habilitation - Rehabilitation          4 hours

SPA 5600     Administration and Management of 

             Communicative Disorders                      3 hours

SPA 5805     Research in Communicative Disorders          3 hours

SPA 6410     Language Problems in Adults: Aphasia 

             and Other Symbolic Disorders                 3 hours

SPA 5225     Fluency Disorders                            3 hours

SPA 6553     Differential Diagnosis in Speech and

             Language                                     3 hours

SPA 5553L    Differential Diagnosis in Speech and 

             Language Laboratory                          1 hour 

SPA 6132     Measurements in Speech Science               3 hours

SPA 6204     Advanced Studies in Communicative 

             Disorders:  Articulation                     3 hours

SPA 6211     Voice Disorders                              3 hours

SPA 6403     Language Disorders: School Age Language      3 hours

SPA 5236     Speech Problems in Adults: Motor Speech

             Disorders                                    3 hours

SPA 5404     Language Disorders: Pre-School               3 hours



Two seminars must be included in the Program of Study:

SPA 6407     Seminar in Language                          2 hours

SPA 6526     Seminar in Speech Pathology                  2 hours

SPA 6826     Seminar in Research                          2 hours

Practicum credit toward degree: 6 Semester Hours
All students must register for three hours each semester while in attendance, with exceptions as noted in the graduate manual.

Thesis and Non-Thesis Options
Each student will complete a thesis or non-thesis option.
Thesis Option: 6 Semester Hours
Students selecting the thesis option will complete a thesis in the area of speech/language pathology for six semester hours of credit. An advisory committee of three faculty members, chaired by a departmental faculty member, will be selected to guide the student through the thesis requirements. An oral defense of the thesis is required.
Non-Thesis Option: 7 Semester Hours
A student selecting the Clinical Internship option must complete 6 semester hours of Internship in Speech-Language Pathology. In addition, a student in the Clinical Internship option must register for one hour of Directed Research.

Examinations
A final comprehensive examination on course work is required. This examination must be passed before a student can be considered a degree candidate.

Minimum Hours Required for M.A.: 50 Semester Hours

Criminal Justice and Legal Studies Department


Pamala Griset, Ph.D....................Program Coordinator

   Office:HPB 113, Phone:(407) 823-2603,

   e-mail: griset@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu

Master of Science in Criminal Justice

The Master of Science in Criminal Justice offers students an in-depth exploration of the complex and changing world of criminal justice. The historical, political, economic, and philosophical forces shaping crime and punishment in the United States are examined. Students also learn valuable research and computer skills.

The course of study includes an analysis of patterns and theories of criminal behavior; criminal justice administration, including critical problems facing law enforcement, courts, corrections, and the juvenile justice system; the relationship between law and the legal system; individual and organizational strategies for change; research methods, statistics, and computer technologies in criminal justice; and fieldwork in criminal justice agencies.
Federal, state, and local criminal justice agencies benefit from an informed and innovative work force that is aware of the many complexities of the criminal justice system. The importance of advanced education in criminal justice beyond the bachelor's degree is increasingly being recognized by employers in Central Florida and throughout the United States.

The Master of Science in Criminal Justice is designed for students from a variety of settings. Some will be recent college graduates interested in pursuing a professional career in criminal justice. Others will be employees of criminal justice agencies interested in learning more about their field and advancing their careers. Still others will enter the program as a first step toward a Ph.D. in criminal justice or a related field. And some may be driven simply by a desire to enrich their intellectual lives. Whatever their motivations and background, graduates of the master's program will be better prepared to meet the many challenges facing the criminal justice system today.

Admission
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required of all graduate students. Minimum requirements for regular admission are a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 for the last 60 attempted semester hours of undergraduate study; or a total score of 1000 or higher on the verbal-quantitative sections of the GRE; or a previous graduate degree. Also, applicants will be asked to submit a personal statement reflecting their educational and career goals. Individuals whose native language is other than English are required to have a minimum TOEFL score of 550.

Degree Requirements
The M.S. program in Criminal Justice consists of 30 semester hours. Each student completes a core of 5 courses (15 semester hours) and advanced curriculum of 5 courses (15 semester hours) selected in consultation with an advisor.


Minimum Core Requirements                       15 Semester Hours

CCJ 5011     The Nature of Crime                          3 hours

CCJ 5456     The Administration of Justice                3 hours

CCJ 5704     Research Methods in Criminal Justice         3 hours

CCJ 6xxx     Quantitative Methods and Computer

             Utilization in Criminal Justice              3 hours

And ONE of the following:

CCJ 5105     Foundations of Law Enforcement 

OR                                                        3 hours

CCJ 5305     Foundations of Corrections



Advanced Curriculum                             15 Semester Hours

Choose five of the following:

CCJ 6106     Policy Analysis in Criminal Justice

CCJ 6217     Law and Social Control

CCJ 6485     Issues in Justice Policy     

CCJ 6505     The Juvenile Justice System

CCJ 6705     Applied Criminal Justice Research

CCJ 6730     Planned Change and Innovation in Criminal Justice

CCJ 6908     Independent Study

CCJ 6938     Special Topics in Criminal Justice

CCJ 6946     Criminal Justice Practicum

CCJ 6971     Thesis

(A student may not take more than 6 hours total of Independent Study or Field Work.)

Minimum Hours Required for M.S.: 30 Semester Hours

Students may transfer up to six hours of related graduate course work toward the Master of Science degree. Only courses where the student earned a grade of "B" or above will be accepted for transfer from an accredited university or college.

Health Professions and Physical Therapy Department


Gregory H. Frazer, Ph.D......Chair and Program Coordinator

   Office:TR 534, Phone:(407) 823-2359,

   e mail: frazer@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu

Master of Science in Health Services Administration

The Department of Health Professions and Physical Therapy offers a Master of Science in Health Services Administration. The program of study required for the Health Services Administration option is outlined below:

Admission
Admission to graduate status in the Master of Science in Health Services Administration program is based on the following:

A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university and a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 attempted semester hours of credit earned for the baccalaureate degree, and a Graduate Record Examination score of at least 840 (a GMAT score of 400 may be used to satisfy this requirement); or a grade point average of at least 2.75 for the last 60 attempted semester hours and a GRE score of at least 1000 (a GMAT score of 500 may be used to satisfy this requirement).
Submission of three letters of recommendation from individuals capable of assessing the applicant's ability to undertake graduate work.
Completion of undergraduate course work comprising a knowledge of the U.S. health care systems, basic statistics, and personal computers.

Admission into graduate status is determined for the fall, spring, and summer semesters. All students must take the GRE or GMAT prior to acceptance into the program. After acceptance, all students must meet with their academic advisor to plan a program of study.


Required Courses                         24 Semester Hours

HSA 5198     Information Systems and Computer Applications in Medicine

HSA 6107     Health Care Organization and Management I

HSA 6108     Health Care Organization and Management II

HSA 6126     Principles of Managed Care

HSC 6636     Issues and Trends in the Health Care Industry

HSC 6911     Scientific Inquiry

PHC 6160     Health Care Finance

PHC 6420     Case Studies in Health Law

Electives                                15 Semester Hours

Students must choose a minimum of 5 courses in consultation with the advisor. Electives may include a research project, thesis, independent study or courses from such areas as business, public administration, engineering, computer science, or health services administration.

Comprehensive Examination
A final written examination is required of all students in the Program. The exam will be completed in the term in which the student expects to graduate. Examinations will receive an evaluation of "pass," "conditional pass," or "fail." If a student receives a "conditional pass" on the comprehensive examination, a written re-examination will have to be taken covering the area failed. A student failing the examination must repeat the entire examination. All students must successfully pass the comprehensive examination to graduate.

Thesis and Research Report Options
Students may choose to do a research project or thesis with the consent of the academic advisor. Normally, 3 semester hours is earned for the research project and 6 for the thesis. Students should discuss this with the advisor when the program of study is completed.

Minimum Hours Required for M.S.: 39 Semester Hours

Molecular Biology and Microbiology Department


R. J. Wodzinski, Ph.D..................Program Coordinator

   Office:BIO 306, Phone:(407) 823-5932,

   e mail: rudyw@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu

Master of Science in Molecular Biology and Microbiology

Admission
The minimum requirements for consideration for graduate status in the M.S. Program in Molecular Biology and Microbiology are a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 for the last 60 attempted semester hours of undergraduate study and a score of at least 1000 on the combined quantitative-verbal sections of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). Additionally, the department requires three letters of recommendation plus a written statement of past experience and research, area of interest, and immediate and long-range goals. Personal interviews are helpful but not required.

The department requires international students and students whose native language is not English to have a minimum TOEFL score of 550.

Applicants who fail to meet either the minimum program GPA or GRE requirement may occasionally be accepted if there is other convincing evidence of potential for high achievement and success. Applicants failing to satisfy minimum program criteria should submit a GRE Subject Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology Test score at or above the 50th percentile. In no case will GRE scores (verbal, quantitative, or advanced) older than five years be accepted.

Applicants need not have an undergraduate degree in molecular biology or microbiology but are expected to have the equivalent of 16 semester hours credit in biological sciences including a course in general microbiology, plus one year of organic chemistry, one year of physics, basic university mathematics and statistics, and laboratory skills equivalent to the minimum required of our own undergraduates. Minor deficiencies may be remedied after acceptance by enrollment at the first opportunity in an appropriate course.

Examinations
A comprehensive examination is required of all students in the M.S. program. The comprehensive exam must be taken no later than the fourth week of that semester after the one in which the student completes all course work in the program of study. If a student fails the comprehensive examination, a minimum of four weeks must elapse before re-examination. The comprehensive exam may be taken a maximum of two times. In addition, an oral thesis defense is required. A minimum of four weeks must elapse between the comprehensive and thesis defense examinations.

Degree Requirements
The course and credit requirements will consist of a minimum of 30 semester hours of credit, including six credits of Thesis, two credits of Graduate Seminar, and such other courses as specified by the student's graduate committee in the approved Program of Study.


Molecular Biology and Microbiology 

MCB 5654     Applied Microbiology                         3 hours

MCB 6407C    Laboratory Methods for Molecular Biology     5 hours

MCB 5205     Infectious Processes                         3 hours

MCB 5505     Virology                                     3 hours

MCB 6417C    Microbial Metabolism                         3 hours

PCB 5235     Immunopathology                              3 hours

PCB 5806     Endocrinology                                3 hours

ZOO 5745C    Essentials of Neuroanatomy                   4 hours

MCB 6938     Seminar                                    1-2 hours

MCB 6971     Thesis                                     1-6 hours

MCB 5487     Current Topics in Molecular Biology          3 hours

MCB 5XXX     Signal Transduction Mechanics                3 hours

MCB 5XXX     Tumor Biology                                3 hours

MCB 5XXX     Molecular Biology of Disease                 3 hours

Summary of M.S. Degree Requirements
Admission

3.0 G.P.A. Last 60 attempted semester hours at the undergraduate level and 1000 on GRE (quantitative + verbal).
Three letters of recommendation.
TOEFL of 550.
16 semester hours in biological sciences, including one course in general microbiology, plus one year of organic chemistry, one year of physics, basic university math and statistics, and lab skills equivalent to the minimum of undergraduates at UCF.

Examination

Comprehensive covering all course work in program of study.
Final thesis defense.

Degree Requirements
Minimum of 30 semester hours, including six (6) semester hours of Thesis, and two (2) semester hours of Graduate Seminars (one-half at 6000 level).

Nursing Department


Mary Lou Sole, Ph.D., RN, CCRN.........Program Coordinator

   Office:HPB 429, Phone:(407) 823-2744,

   e mail:  msole@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu

Master of Science in Nursing

Administration: 36 Semester Hours
Family Nurse Practitioner: 43 Semester Hours

The Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) programs are designed to build upon the student's baccalaureate nursing education and professional experience. The goals of the programs are to prepare advanced nurse practitioners and administrators to assume leadership positions in a variety of health care settings. Students are only admitted to the programs in the fall semester.

The program will prepare the student to:

Analyze theories as they apply to the profession, health care system, and political systems.
Analyze social, economic, ethical, legal, and political issues influencing nursing practice and health care delivery.
Synthesize advanced knowledge from the sciences, the humanities, and nursing theories to support advanced nursing practice.
Participate in research and disseminate research findings.
Use nursing research findings to improve nursing practice.
Demonstrate critical thinking skills in planning, evaluating, and changing the delivery of health care.
Develop and implement leadership, management, and teaching strategies for the improvement of health care.
Collaborate with others to improve the quality of professional nursing practice and the health care system.
Assume responsibility for improving the delivery of health care and influencing health policy.
Practice in an advanced nursing role. (Graduates of the FNP program are eligible to sit for the ANA certification examination and apply for licensure as an ARNP in Florida.)

Admission Requirements
Requirements for admission to the program include the following:

A baccalaureate degree in nursing. Program should be NLN accredited.
An overall grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) for upper-division undergraduate work (usually the last 60 hours).
A minimum combined GRE score of 1000 on the verbal/quantitative sections.
Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Florida.
One year (or equivalent) experience as a Registered Nurse.
Completion of undergraduate courses in statistics and health assessment.
Letter of intent stating interest in the field and career goals.
A resume (no longer than 2 pages) stating background and experiences.
Three references on School of Nursing form.
TOEFL score of 500 or passing score on CGFNS (international students only).

Degree Requirements
Graduate students must complete a minimum of 36-43 semester hours of graduate-level course work, depending on major. Either a thesis or research utilization project is required.


Required Courses for All Students               15 Semester Hours

NGR 5110     Theoretical Bases in Nursing                 3 hours

NGR 5195     Issues in Nursing and Health Care Policy     3 hours

NGR 5810     Research Methods in Nursing                  3 hours

NGR 6840     Statistical Methods in Nursing Research      3 hours

NGR 6971     Thesis 

OR                                                 3 hours

NGR 6813     Research Utilization Project                 3 hours



Requirements for Nurse Practitioner Majors      43 Semester Hours

NGR 5155     Health Promotion Across the Lifespan         3 hours

NGR 5141     Pathophysiological Bases for Advanced 

             Nursing Practice                             3 hours

NGR 5002C    Advanced Health Assessment                   3 hours

NGR 6192     Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing

             Practice                                     3 hours

NGR 6600C    Family Nurse Practitioner I                  4 hours

NGR 6601C    Family Nurse Practitioner II                 4 hours

NGR 6602C    Family Nurse Practitioner III                4 hours

NGR 6603C    Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum          4 hours

             Required courses (listed above)             15 hours



Requirements for Nursing Administration Majors  36 Semester Hours

NGR 5720     Organizational Dynamics                      3 hours

NGR 6722     Financial Management and Resource

             Development                                  3 hours

HSA 5198     Information Systems and Computer

             Applications                                 3 hours

NGR 6723     Nursing Administration I                     4 hours

NGR 6724     Nursing Administration II                    5 hours

HSA xxxx     Elective (HSA or Business Administration

                       graduate course)                   3 hours

             Required courses (listed above)             15 hours

RN to MSN Track in Nursing Administration
Accelerated track for students who are licensed as an RN in the state of Florida and meet general education requirements and prerequisites.

Admission Requirements—Limited Access
Acceptance to the university does not constitute admission to the accelerated RN-MSN track. Separate application to this limited access program must be made. Contact the School of Nursing for application materials. All applicants must meet the following criteria:

Graduate of a state-approved or accredited associate degree or diploma nursing program.
Licensed as an RN in Florida.
Completion of general education requirements or AA degree from a Florida school.
Completion of prerequisites for the RN-BSN and MSN nursing track.
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Letter of intent to pursue accelerated master's (RN-MSN track).
Interview with School of Nursing to assess interest, motivation, and ability to succeed in graduate school.
Completion of one year of clinical experience as an RN prior to the first graduate clinical course.

Interim Requirements
Completion of the GRE by the end of the second semester in the program.

Admission Requirements for Graduate Nursing Phase
(To be met by the end of the third semester of enrollment.)

Accepted as a student into the upper-division/professional phase at the UCF School of Nursing.
Completion of all UCF School of Nursing course work to date with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
A minimum combined GRE score of 1000 on the verbal/quantitative exams.
A resume.
Three references submitted on the designated form.
Interview with faculty.

Plan of Study


BSN Courses

NUR 3065     Health Assessment                            3 hours

NUR 3809     Transitional Concepts in Nursing I           3 hours

NUR XXXX     Professional Development Seminar             3 hours

NUR 4635C    Scientific Theories of Nursing VI            6 hours

NUR 4XXX     Directed Nursing Practice                    2 hours

HSA/BA       Elective                                     3 hours

Validated credit for previous nursing courses   28 Semester Hours



BSN/MSN Shared Courses

NGR 5195     Issues in Nursing and Health Care Policy     3 hours

NGR 5720     Organizational Dynamics                      3 hours

NGR 5810     Research Methods in Nursing                  3 hours

HSA 5198     Information Systems and Computer

             Applications in Medicine                     3 hours



MSN Courses

NGR 5110     Theoretical Bases in Nursing                 3 hours

NGR 6722     Financial Management and Resource

             Development                                  3 hours

NGR 6723     Nursing Administration I                     4 hours

NGR 6724     Nursing Administration II                    5 hours

NGR 6840     Statistical Methods in Nursing Research      3 hours

HSA XXXX     Elective                                     3 hours

NGR 6971     Thesis                                       3 hours

OR

NGR     6813     Research Utilization Project             3 hours

The baccalaureate degree will be awarded at the end of the fourth semester when program requirements for the BSN are met and students have completed a minimum of 120 hours of credit. Students will then be reclassified as graduate students.

The MSN will be awarded on completion of the total program of study.

Students who do not meet ongoing program requirements or decide not to continue in the program may withdraw from the RN-MSN track and complete course work for the BSN degree.


Sample Plan of Study for the RN-MSN Track

Semester 1 _ Fall                               9  Semester Hours

NUR 3065     Health Assessment                            3 hours

NUR 3809     Transitional Concepts in Nursing I           3 hours

NUR XXXX     Professional Development Seminar             3 hours



Semester 2 _ Spring                              9 Semester Hours

NGR 5810     Research Methods in Nursing                  3 hours

NUR 4635C    Scientific Theories of Nursing VI            6 hours

Validated Credit                                28 Semester Hours



Semester 3 _ Summer                              6 Semester Hours

NGR 5195     Issues in Nursing and Health

             Care Policy                                  3 hours

NUR XXXX     Elective                                     3 hours



Semester 4 _ Fall                           8 Semester Hours

NGR 5720     Organizational Dynamics                      3 hours

HSA 5198     Information Systems and Computer

             Applications in Medicine                     3 hours

NUR 4XXX     Directed Nursing Practice                    2 hours

BSN Awarded



Semester 5 _ Spring                              7 Semester Hours

NGR 5110     Theoretical Bases in Nursing                 3 hours

NGR 6723     Nursing Administration I                     4 hours



Semester 6 _ Summer                              6 Semester Hours

NGR 6722     Financial Management and Resource

             Development                                  3 hours

NGR 6840     Statistical Methods in Nursing

             Research                                     3 hours



Semester 7 _ Fall                                8 Semester Hours

NGR 6724     Nursing Administration II                    5 hours

HSA XXXX     Elective                                     3 hours



Semester 8 _ Spring                              3 Semester Hours

NGR 6971     Thesis/Project                               3 hours

MSN Awarded

Additional Information
Information about tuition, fees, and length of nursing program can be obtained from the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, 350 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014; phone: (800) 669-9656, ext. 153.

Program offered at the Daytona Beach campus.

Public Administration Department


K. Tom Liou, D.P.A.....................Program Coordinator

   Office:HPB 202, Phone:(407) 823-2604,

   e mail:  kliou@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu

Master of Public Administration

The Department of Public Administration's Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) degree program provides opportunities for students to prepare for employment or advance their careers as public administrators. Our intention is to produce graduates equipped with the public management skills and analytic techniques needed for successful careers in government, nonprofit, and closely related business fields.

Admission
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required of all graduate students. Minimum requirements for regular admission are (1) a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 for the last 60 attempted semester hours of undergraduate study, (2) a grade point average of 3.0 in a previous graduate degree, or (3) a total score of 1000 or higher on the verbal-quantitative sections of the GRE. A limited number of students who do not meet these requirements but who do have at least a 2.5 GPA and an 800 GRE score may be admitted on a provisional basis. These students must demonstrate proven public sector leadership experience, present strong recommendations from either academic or professional advisors, and provide a clear statement of education goals. More specific information on provisional admissions may be obtained from the department. Individuals whose native language is other than English are required to have a minimum TOEFL score of 550. Students are expected to be computer literate upon entry to the program or are expected to obtain these skills immediately upon admission to the program.

Degree Requirements
The M.P.A. Program consists of 36-42 hours. Each student completes a core of eight courses (24 hours), an advanced curriculum of three courses (9 hours) selected in consultation with the advisor, and a capstone experience equivalent to one course (3 hours). Those students without practical administrative experience in the public sector must complete an internship (3 hours). Finally, a research report option is available for students wishing to complete a more substantial research project than might be accommodated in the other courses.


Minimum Core Requirements                       24 Semester Hours

PAD 6053     Public Administrators in the                 3 hours

             Governance Process                           

PAD 6035     Public Administration in the Policy Process  3 hours

PAD 6700     Analytic Techniques for                      3 hours

             Public Administrators I  

PAD 6701     Analytic Techniques for                      3 hours

             Public Administrators II 

PAD 6037     Public Organization Management               3 hours

PAD 6227     Public Budgeting and Financial Management    3 hours

PAD 6417     Human Resource Management                    3 hours

PAD 6335     Strategic Planning and Management            3 hours



Advanced Curriculum                              9 Semester Hours

An advanced curriculum of at least three courses that concentrate on a specific area germane to the practice of public administration may be taken within the Department of Public Administration or from other departments. Those elective courses offered within the Department will provide an emphasis on state and local government; however, other emphases may be developed in consultation with the advisor.

Capstone Experience: 3 Semester Hours
Students will engage in a capstone experience intended to bring together the various areas of knowledge and skills covered in the MPA program. Students will complete this requirement through enrollment in PAD 6062, Advanced Concepts and Applications in Public Administration. This course will be graded on a pass/fail basis.
Internship: 3 Semester Hours
Required of students with less than one year of continual full-time paid employment in a public or nonprofit sector supervisory or exempt position, the internship will provide an opportunity to apply theory and methodology in a practical setting. The student will be required to submit a summary and critique paper to the departmental internship coordinator at the end of the internship.

Exit Requirements
Students must achieve a GPA of 3.0 in all courses listed under minimum core requirements.

Research Report (Optional): 6 Semester Hours
Six semester hours of credit may be earned by completing an independent investigatory research report which results in a report acceptable to the department's graduate committee. Three of the six hours credit for the research report may substitute for three hours of the advanced curriculum requirement. This option is available only by permission of the graduate program coordinator.


Basic Requirements

  (Core, Advanced Curriculum, Capstone Experience):       36 hours

Basic Requirements plus Internship:                       39 hours

Basic Requirements plus Research Report:                  39 hours

Basic Requirements plus Internship plus Research Report:  42 hours

Exit Requirements

   Minimum Hours Required for M.P.A.:            36-42 Semester Hours

School of Social Work


Dennis Poole, Ph.D.....................Program Coordinator

   Office:TR 542 Phone:(407) 823-2114,

   e mail:  dpoole@ucf1vm.cc.ucf.edu

Master of Social Work in Clinical Social Work Practice

The master's degree program in social work (M.S.W.) is focused on the study of preventive, developmental, supportive, and remedial interventions aimed at reducing the impact of social problems on children, adults and families. This advanced degree in social work prepares students for licensed clinical practice in Florida.

The UCF program in CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE prepares students for clinical specialist practice functions, particularly in urban settings. "Clinical Specialist Practice Functions" consist of (a) strengthening client social functioning through individual, family, and group interventions, and (b) preventing psychosocial problems.

The M.S.W. program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Admission Policy
Students begin course work in social work in the fall semester only. Potential students make application to the Office of Graduate Studies at UCF and take the GRE test. UCF requires the following of all applicants to the M.S.W. program:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Good standing with institution last attended.
A 3.0 or better Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 attempted semester hours of college studies or at least 1000 on the required verbal and quantitative sections of the GRE.
One official transcript of all undergraduate and graduate course work attempted and/or completed.
A resume that outlines work experience.
Three references (one academic, one employment, and one applicant's choice). If an employment reference is not available, then a personal reference may be submitted in support of graduate study. If a person graduated more than five years ago, that applicant may substitute work or personal references in place of academic references.
One college-level course in each of the following six areas: biology, English or communications, culture, statistics, psychology, and sociology.
A medical history report on the UCF health form.
A typed PERSONAL STATEMENT. Directions for completing this statement may be obtained from the School of Social Work. In the statement the applicant describes reasons and experiences leading to the choice social work as a profession, professional goals and interests, and strengths and limitations related to the practice of social work. Applicants also discuss an issue facing social work from the perspective of the role and responsibility of the profession in relation to that issue.
If you are an international student: a confidential financial statement on the form provided by the Graduate Studies Office; and TOEFL test results of 550 or higher.

Students in the program are expected to demonstrate initiative, dependability, social concern, self awareness, appreciation for diversity in others, problem solving ability, ease in relating with others, skill in writing and speaking, and professional ethics.

Full-time Study
The full-time program includes two years of full-time study in residence. The first year of study includes 24 semester hours in class work and 6 semester hours in field education. The second year of study includes 22 semester hours in class work and 8 semester hours in the field.

Advanced Standing
If the criteria for admission are met, applicants with baccalaureate degrees in social work from a CSWE-accredited school/program are invited to apply for Advanced Standing admission to the Master of Social Work program. Admission with advanced standing is limited to those who demonstrate the potential to meet the academic demands of the program and adequate preparation for M.S.W. practice with only one year of graduate study.

In advanced standing admission, a maximum of 30 undergraduate credits may be accepted as transfer credits to the M.S.W. program. These credits are accepted to meet specific foundation year M.S.W. requirements, which consist of courses in human behavior and the social environment, policy, research, social work practice, and social work field placement.

To be considered for advanced standing admission, the bachelor's degree must have been completed within six (6) years of the time of initial enrollment in the master's program.

Part-time Study
Applicants may be considered for admission as part-time students. Careful advanced planning is required to ensure that all requirements will be met. Part-time students must follow an educational plan that provides for the appropriate sequencing of courses. Part-time study must be completed within the time specified by the School of Social Work.

Field Education
Field instruction is an integral part of graduate social work education. It provides the student with an opportunity to test classroom knowledge as well as to develop and refine foundation and advanced practice skills. Decisions regarding the field assignment are jointly reached by the student and the Field Coordinator. Only agency sites approved by the School of Social Work may be used for field instruction. First year M.S.W. students complete a minimum of 448 hours in the field; advanced students complete a minimum of 608 clock hours in the agency.
Degree Requirements
Prerequisites: 18 Semester Hours
Introductory college-level courses or equivalents are required before admission into the program.


Biology      English or Communications

Psychology   Statistics

Sociology    Culture



Foundation: Generalist Social Work Practice     30 Semester Hours

SOW 5305     Social Work Practice I: Generalist Practice  3 hours

SOW 5306     Social Work Practice II: Interventions       3 hours

SOW 5105     Human Behavior and Social Environment I: 

             Individuals                                  3 hours

SOW 5106     Human Behavior and Social Environment II: 

             Social Systems                               3 hours

SOW 5404     Social Work Research                         3 hours

SOW 5432     Evaluating Social Work                       3 hours

SOW 5235     Social Welfare Policies and Services         3 hours

SOW 5132     Diverse Client Populations                   3 hours

SOW 5532     Field Education I: Generalist Practice

             (224 clock hours)                            3 hours

SOW 5533     Field Education II: Interventions

             (224 clock hours)                            3 hours



Advanced: Clinical Specialist                   30 Semester Hours

SOW 6348     Clinical Practice with Individuals           3 hours

SOW 6324     Clinical Practice with Groups                3 hours

SOW 6612     Clinical Practice with Families              3 hours

SOW 6123     Psychosocial Pathology and Differential

             Diagnosis                                    3 hours

SOW 6246     Policy Analysis and Social Change            2 hours

SOW 6914     Advanced Research Project in Clinical

             Practice                                     2 hours

SOW 6535     Field Education lll: Clinical Practice &

             Individuals and Families (304 clock hours)   4 hours

SOW 6536     Field Education IV: Clinical Practice-Groups

             (304 clock hours)                            4 hours

             Practice Elective                            3 hours

             Practice or Approved General Elective*       3 hours

Minimum Hours Required for M.S.W.: 60 Semester Hours

* Approved general elective in consultation with student's advisor and M.S.W. program coordinator.

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