Non-Thesis Option
A student selecting the biology non-thesis option
will take the following courses:
Group A (one course in any three of the four areas)
12-14 Semester Hours
- PCB 6046C Advanced Ecology 5 hours
- PCB 6675C Evolutionary Biology 4 hours
- PCB 6585C Advanced Genetics 5 hours
- PCB 6721 Comparative Animal Physiology 3 hours
OR
PCB 6365 Environmental Physiology 3 hours
Group B (both courses) 4 Semester Hours
BSC 6909 Research Report 2 hours
BSC 6938 Biology Seminar 2 hours
Group C 22-24 Semester Hours
Restricted electives acceptable to the student's graduate advisor.
Minimum Hours Required for Non-Thesis M.S. 40 Semester Hours
Chemistry Department
D. Howard Miles, Ph.D.....Industrial Chemistry Program Coordinator
Office: CH 117, Phone: (407) 823-2246,
e-mail: hmiles@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu
William Tilstone, Ph.D........Forensic Science Program Coordinator
Office: CH 117, Phone: (407) 823-2246,
e-mail: wtilston@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu
Chemistry Faculty
C. A. Clausen, Ph.D..............................Professor
G. N. Cunningham, Ph.D.................Chair and Professor
F. E. Juge, Ph.D....Associate Vice President and Professor
B. C. Madsen, Ph.D...............................Professor
W. W. McGee, Ph.D................................Professor
D.H. Miles, Ph.D.................................Professor
S. R. Elsheimer, Ph.D..................Associate Professor
M. D. Hampton, Ph.D....................Associate Professor
C. L. Geiger, Ph.D.....................Assistant Professor
O. Phanstiel IV, Ph.D.................Assistant Professor
H. L. Price, Ph.D......................Assistant Professor
K. A. Cerqua-Richardson, Ph.D..........Assistant Professor
B. I. Schweitzer, Ph.D..................Research Scientist
The Department of Chemistry offers a master's program in Industrial
Chemistry and a track in Forensic Science.
Admission
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required of all
graduate students.
Minimal requirements for admission include a grade point
average (GPA) of 3.0 for the last
60 attempted semester hours of undergraduate study or a
score of at least 1000 on
the combined quantitative-verbal sections of the General
(Aptitude) test of the GRE. In
addition, the departmental evaluation requires two letters
of recommendation. Proficiency
examinations are given to all incoming graduate students.
The results of these exams
are used in planning the student's program of study.
Deficiencies may require remedial
course work.
Application Deadlines
Fall admission: July 15
Spring admission: December 1
Summer admission: April 15
The Master of Science degree at the University of Central Florida is
aimed at preparing students for careers in the chemical industry. The
curriculum for the industrial chemistry program is designed to provide a
broad overall perspective of the industry and an awareness of economic
and engineering considerations while placing the primary emphasis upon
chemistry and the application of chemical principles to the development
of products and processes.
Degree Requirements for Industrial Chemistry Program
Required Core Courses 12 Semester Hours
CHM 6440 Kinetics and Catalysis 2 hours
CHM 6710 Applied Analytical Chemistry 2 hours
CHM 6938 Seminar 2 hours
CHS 6240 Chemical Thermodynamics 2 hours
CHS 6251 Applied Organic Synthesis 2 hours
CHS 6260 Chemical Unit Operations and Separations 2 hours
Electives 12 Semester Hours
At least nine (9) of the total twelve (12) credits must be
taken from the following list
(All elective courses must be approved by the student's advisory committee):
CHM 5235 Advanced Organic Chemistry 3 hours
CHM 5235 Applied Molecular Spectroscopy 3 hours
CHM 5305 Applied Biological Chemistry 3 hours
CHM 5450 Polymer Chemistry 3 hours
CHM 5451L Polymer Chemistry Lab 2 hours
CHM 5580 Advanced Physical Chemistry 3 hours
CHM 5711 The Chemistry of Materials 2 hours
CHS 5262 Industrial Chemical Processes 2 hours
CHS 6261 Chemical Process and Product Development 2 hours
CHM/CHS Special topics courses
Thesis (CHM 6971) 6 Semester Hours
Examination Requirements
Satisfactory completion of a final examination (oral defense of thesis) is required.
Minimum Hours Required for M.S. 30 Semester Hours
A track in Forensic Science is provided to practicing professionals and
full-time students who desire an advanced program of study in the
forensic analysis of biological materials. The Forensic Science Track
has a strong biochemistry-DNA focus to serve the needs of supervisory
personnel in DNA sections of crime laboratories. Recently, the
prestigious DNA Advisory Board has mandated that such personnel have
advanced degrees. During the initial offering, registration is limited
to students working in off-campus forensic science laboratories.
The forensic science core courses are unique and were designed by
practicing professionals for presentation as distributed learning
courses using the World Wide Web.
Degree Requirements for Forensic Science Track
Required Core Courses 12 Semester Hours
These courses are web-based with the exception of CHS 6535L and CHM 6938,
which require approximately two weeks of on-campus residency at UCF.
CHS 6513 Quality Assurance and Bioinformation 3 hours
CHS 6535 Forensic Analysis of Biological Materials 2 hours
CHS 6535L Forensic Analysis of Biological Materials Lab 3 hours
CHS 6536 Forensic Analysis of DNA Data 2 hours
CHM 6938 Graduate Seminar 2 hours
Required Foundation Core Courses 12 Semester Hours
These courses are offered at UCF. Working professionals taking the program
part-time may, after checking with a program advisor, take these courses
at a nearby university.
Category 1 Crime - Criminal Justice Courses** 3 hours
Category 2 Forensic Data Analysis -
Statistics/Experimental Design** 3 hours
Category 3 Biological Chemistry -
Biochemistry/Laboratory** 3 hours
Category 4 Chemistry - Molecular Spectroscopy/Applied
Biological Chemistry/Polymer Chemistry** 3 hours
* Minimum number of hours needed to satisfy degree requirement. Students
must take one advanced level (4000/5000) course in each of the four
categories. Courses taken will be selected in conjunction with the
Advisory Board.
** Students must satisfy prerequisite course requirements before taking
foundation core courses. Consultation with an assigned faculty advisor
should occur before registering for foundation core courses.
Directed Research (CHS 6918) 6 Semester Hours
A research project will be selected in conjunction with the student's advisory
committee.
Minimum Hours Required for M.S. 30 Semester Hours
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Nicholson School of Communication
B. Pryor...............................Program Coordinator
Office: HFA 528A, Phone: (407) 823-5670 or 823-2681,
e-mail:apryor@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu
Communication Faculty
R. H. Davis, Ph.D................................Professor
F. E. Fedler, Ph.D...............................Professor
J. G. Hoglin, Ph.D...............................Professor
M. D. Meeske, Ph.D...........School Director and Professor
M. T. O'Keefe, Ph.D..............................Professor
B. Pryor, Ph.D...................................Professor
R. F. Smith, M.A.................................Professor
K. P. Taylor, Ph.D...............................Professor
J. F. Butler, Ph.D.....................Associate Professor
W. J. Hall, Ed.D.......................Associate Professor
J. Maunez-Cuadra, Ph.D.................Associate Professor
J. B. O’Hara, Ph.D.....................Associate Professor
L. A. Tanzi, Ph.D......................Associate Professor
E. B. Wycoff, Ph.D.....................Associate Professor
G. M. Bagley, M.A......................Assistant Professor
D. E. DeLorme, Ph.D....................Assistant Professor
F. L. Johnson, M.A.....................Assistant Professor
J. Metz, Ph.D..........................Assistant Professor
M. A. Mitrook, M.A.....................Assistant Professor
M. C. Santana, Ph.D....................Assistant Professor
Admission
The Graduate Record Examination 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 score
of at least 1000 on the
verbal-quantitative sections of the General (Aptitude) test
of the GRE. All applicants are required to submit a statement
of academic and professional goals. Students interested in applying
for financial assistance must supply three letters of recommendation.
Application Deadlines
Fall admission: July 15
Spring admission: December 1
Summer admission: April 15
Programs in Communication
The curriculum focuses on theoretical and applied perspectives of
communication theory and research, with emphasis on mass communication.
Graduates derive benefits in a variety of academic and career
directions, including entry into doctoral programs, advancement within
existing career contexts, and the procurement of new career directions
in the public and private sectors.
Degree Requirements
Students must select either the thesis or the comprehensive exam track.
The thesis track requires 10 courses (30 hours) and the thesis (4 hours),
for a total of 34 credits. The comprehensive exam track requires 11
courses (33 hours) and the comprehensive exams. The decision whether to
write a thesis and defend it in an oral examination or to take the
comprehensive exams should be made in consultation with the School of
Communication graduate coordinator. Typically, students entering or
continuing professional careers following the M.A. would select the
comprehensive exam option, while those who plan to enter doctoral
programs would elect the thesis track.
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Required Courses 12 Semester Hours
MMC 6402 Mass Communication Theory 3 hours
MMC 6445 Mass Media Research I 3 hours
MMC 6446 Mass Media Research II 3 hours
EDF 6401 Statistics for Educational Data 3 hours
Restricted Electives 18 Hours, Thesis Track; 21 Hours,
Comprehensive Exam Track
COM 6121 Communication Management 3 hours
COM 6303 Communication Research I 3 hours
COM 6304 Communication Research II 3 hours
COM 6468 Communication and Conflict 3 hours
COM 6XXX International Communication 3 hours
MMC 6202 Legal and Ethical Issues
for Communication 3 hours
MMC 6407 Visual Communication Theory 3 hours
MMC 6567 Seminar in New Media 3 hours
MMC 6600 Media Effects and Audience Analysis 3 hours
MMC 6606 Advertising and Society 3 hours
MMC 6607 Communication and Society 3 hours
MMC 6612 Communication and Government 3 hours
SPC 6219 Modern Communication Theory 3 hours
SPC 6442 Small Group Communication 3 hours
Special topics, independent studies, 5000-level courses, and courses
taken outside the Nicholson School of Communication may be counted as
restricted electives, as approved by the program coordinator.
Thesis 4 Semester Hours
or Comprehensive Exams
School of Computer Science
Ronald D. Dutton.......................Program Coordinator
Office:CSB 263, Phone:(407) 823-2341,
e-mail: dutton@cs.ucf.edu
Computer Science Faculty
M. A. Bassiouni, Ph.D............................Professor
R. C. Brigham, Ph.D..............................Professor
N. Deo, Ph.D............Millican Endowed Chair in Computer
Science and Professor
R. D. Dutton, Ph.D...........Associate Chair and Professor
T. J. Frederick, Ph.D..................Chair and Professor
F. Gomez, Ph.D...................................Professor
R. K. Guha, Ph.D.................................Professor
C. E. Hughes, Ph.D...............................Professor
J. M. Moshell, Ph.D..............................Professor
A. Mukherjee, Ph.D...............................Professor
M. A. Shah, Ph.D.................................Professor
H. C. Gerber, Ph.D.....................Associate Professor
K. Hua, Ph.D...........................Associate Professor
S. D. Lang, Ph.D.......................Associate Professor
J. Leeson, Ph.D........................Associate Professor
A. Orooji, Ph.D........................Associate Professor
D. A. Workman, Ph.D....................Associate Professor
N. da Vitoria Lobo, Ph.D...............Assistant Professor
M. Goudreau, Ph.D......................Assistant Professor
R. Parsons, Ph.D.......................Assistant Professor
J. Rogers, Ph.D........................Assistant Professor
U. Vemulapati, Ph.D...............................Lecturer
Programs in Computer Science
The School of Computer Science offers a Master of
Science and a Doctor of
Philosophy degree in Computer Science. Students receive
a broad background in the areas
of programming systems and languages, computer architecture,
and computer science
theory before specializing in a research area.
Research interests of the faculty include computer
architecture, VLSI systems,
parallel processing, design and analysis of algorithms,
graph theory, microprocessors,
programming languages, operating systems, natural language
processing, computer vision,
machine learning, database management systems, computer
graphics, interactive
graphic systems of instruction, distributed processing/networking,
and computational complexity.
The School of Computer Science houses the Center for Parallel Computation,
directed by Dr. N. Deo,
containing a BBN Butterfly 64 processor machine and a DECnpp 12000.
Admission
Admission is based on satisfying the regular university
requirements. Additional department requirements are:
- An undergraduate degree in computer science is desirable
but not required.
Applicants without a strong undergraduate background in
computer science will be
required to demonstrate an understanding of the material
covered in the following
courses:
CDA 4150 Computer Architecture
COP 4020 Programming Languages I
COP 4600 Operating Systems
COT 4210 Discrete Computational Structures
The student may choose to demonstrate the knowledge of these courses by
scoring well on the Subject (Advanced) GRE in Computer Science. It is
estimated that more than 85 percent of this GRE deals directly with
the material covered in these courses.
- International students must obtain a minimum score of 550 on the TOEFL exam.
- Applicants desiring financial support (assistantships or fellowships)
are advised to take the Computer Science Graduate Record Examination in
order to receive favorable consideration.
Application Deadlines
Fall admission (priority): March 1*
Fall admission: July 15
Spring admission: December 1
Summer admission: April 15
* Students applying for fellowships or assistantships must apply for
the fall semester by the priority date.
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Degree Requirements
Required Courses 9 Semester Hours
(Students must receive an "A" or "B" grade in these courses.)
CDA 5106 Advanced Computer Architecture 1 3 hours
COT 5405 Design and Analysis of Algorithms 3 hours
Select One:
COP 5611 Operating Systems Design Principles 3 hours
COP 5021 Program Analysis 3 hours
COT 5310 Formal Languages and Automata Theory 3 hours
Restricted Electives 21-27 Semester Hours
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Restricted electives must include two 6000-level Computer Science
courses taught by the Department of Computer Science, exclusive of
independent study, and may not include any courses for which the
grade received is below a "B." Additional credits will
normally be taken from 5000- and 6000-level Computer Science courses.
Approval may be granted for at most six credits to be taken from
graduate courses outside Computer Science.
Two options are available. The Survey option is a 36-semester-hour program that allows
at most 6 hours of independent study and requires the student write
a comprehensive literature survey paper, while enrolled in a 3 hours
(XXX 6918) on a current topic of
interest in Computer Science. The Thesis option is a 30-semester-hour
program exclusive of independent study. The thesis is intended to span
two semesters, and students are to enroll in 3 credit hours of thesis
(XXX 6971) each semester. After appropriate research the student is
required to prepare and defend a formal thesis in accordance with
university requirements. The final thesis will be bound with two
copies provided to the library and one copy provided to the School of
Computer Science.
Regardless of the electives or option chosen, the plan of study
for each student must satisfy the following:
- Contain 30-36 semester hours depending on the option selected.
- Grades "C" or better with no more than 6 hours of "C" work and
a grade point average
of 3.0 or better.
- No courses below the 5000 level.
- No more than 6 hours (or two courses) of independent study
in the Survey option
and none in the Thesis option.
- Two 6000-level courses, with grades of "B" or better, taught by the
School of Computer Science
- A research survey (3 credits) or a thesis (6 credits).
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| Minimum Hours Required for M.S. |
30-36 Semester Hours |
Admission
Admission to the Ph.D. program in Computer Science is formalized by the
university upon the recommendation of the Computer Science Graduate
Committee. In addition to satisfying the regular university requirements
and the minimal M.S. admission
requirement, the applicant must pass Phase I of the Ph.D. Qualifying
Examination and find a qualified faculty member in Computer Science
willing to chair the student's advisory committee. Any transfer credits
toward requirements for the Ph.D. program must be approved by
the university and the department. Normally, these credits must
correspond to equivalent requirements and performance levels expected
for the program.
Ph.D. Qualifying Examination
Outstanding students with a bachelor's degree are encouraged to apply
directly into the doctoral program. The Phase I Qualifying
Examination determines whether a student will be allowed to continue
for the Ph.D.
The Qualifying Examination is taken after the student has obtained
regular graduate status in Computer Science. The purpose of Phase I
of this examination is to determine the student's knowledge in
important areas of computer science architecture, languages, theory--
and in Phase II, to assess the student's potential to pursue an area
of specialization and research.
Phase I is a stringent exam requiring synthesis of first-year core
courses in computer science. For students entering the program with an
undergraduate degree, this exam is usually taken by the end of the
second year of study; for students with a master's degree, the exam
is usually taken by the end of the first year.
Phase I (Written Exam)
Phase 1 of the Qualifying Examination consists of three written
examinations over areas of algorithms, architecture, and theory.
The coverage includes material prerequisite
to and including some of the material taught in graduate-level
courses in computer architecture, formal languages and automata
theory, and design and analysis of algorithms.
This phase will be offered twice per year in September and
January. Students are allowed at most two attempts, in two
consecutive offerings, to pass this phase. Upon successful completion
of Phase I, the student will be admitted to the Ph.D. program.
Research Committee
The formation of a research committee should occur as soon as the
student has identified a potential research area and before sitting for
the Phase II examination. This committee will consist of no more than
five faculty members, three of whom must be Computer Science graduate
faculty and at least one of whom must be from outside the College of
Arts and Sciences.
Phase II (Committee Exam)
Upon successful completion of Phase I, the student must identify
an area of research and a research committee chaired by a Computer
Science graduate faculty member. A tentative plan of study approved
by the student's advisory committee should be filed. The advisory
committee will then examine the student to ascertain the student's
ability to conduct independent research. This examination will be
a narrowly focused examination in and around the area of the
student's specialty. The format and length of the examination will
be determined by the student's committee (e.g., may be oral and/or
written and may
involve surveying literature and submitting critical reviews of
selected research articles). Each student will be allowed at most
two attempts to pass Phase II. However, the student is expected to
pass the Phase II exam within one year of passing the Phase I exam.
Plan of Study
The Ph.D. plan of study will consist of a minimum of fifteen
(15) semester hours of Ph.D. dissertation (CAP, CDA, COP, or
COT 7980) credits and at least 57 semester hours
of non-dissertation graduate (5000-level or above) credits. The
latter must
include CDA 5106, COT 5310, COT 5405, at least 15 semester hours
of advanced (6000-level) computer science courses, exclusive of
Special Topics courses, and 6 graduate hours from outside computer science.
The remaining credits are normally selected from computer science regularly
scheduled courses, Special Topics courses, seminar courses, and
Independent Study. No more than 12 credits of Independent
Study can be used.
Candidacy Examination
The Candidacy Examination will consist of two parts: (1) a
four-hour written examination
in the specialty area as defined by the plan of study, to be
designed by the chair in
consultation with the members of the research committee, and
(2) a presentation of a written
doctoral research prospectus to the committee with an oral
review of the proposal.
The Candidacy Examination should be taken long before completion of
the dissertation and certainly in time to take 15 hours of
dissertation course work.
Residence Requirement
Students in the Ph.D. program are normally expected
to be full-time students. Students must spend at least two
consecutive semesters registered for a minimum of nine hours
in each of the two terms.
Time Limitation
The student has seven years from the beginning of regular
graduate status in the Ph.D. program to complete all requirements
for the Ph.D. degree.
Special Degree Requirements
Students are expected to demonstrate competency in an area
relevant to their research. This must be carefully defined
by each student's committee and approved by the Computer
Science Graduate Committee and Office of the Dean.
Dissertation and Oral Defense
Students must write a dissertation on their research which
describes a significant original contribution to the field
of computer science. The oral defense of the dissertation is
administered by the research committee, which makes a critical
inquiry into the work
reported in the dissertation and into the areas of knowledge that
are immediately relevant to the research. All members vote
on acceptance or rejection of the dissertation. The dissertation
must be approved by the dissertation advisor and committee, the
department chair or designee, and the school director or designee.
Final approval is required from the Thesis and
Publications Editor and Graduate Studies.
English Department
Pat Rushin (Summer and Fall 1998).....................Program Coordinator
Office:HFA 307H, Phone:(407) 823-2254,
e-mail: rushin@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu
John Schell (beginning Spring 1999)...................Program Coordinator
Office:HFA 307A, Phone:(407) 823-2286,
e-mail: schell@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu
English Faculty
R. R. Adicks, Ph.D...............................Professor
S. E. Omans, Ph.D................................Professor
J. F. Schell, Ph.D...............................Professor
G. J. Schiffhorst, Ph.D..........................Professor
K. L. Seidel, Ph.D......................Dean and Professor
D. Trouard, Ph.D.......................Chair and Professor
B. Barnes, Ph.D........................Associate Professor
B. Barnes, Ph.D........................Associate Professor
K. L. Bell, Ph.D.......................Associate Professor
P. Dombrowski, Ph.D....................Associate Professor
J. J. Donnelly, Ph.D...................Associate Professor
J. Hemschemeyer........................Associate Professor
D. R. Jones, Ph.D......................Associate Professor
A. Lillios, Ph.D.......................Associate Professor
P. J. Rushin...........................Associate Professor
M. E. Sommer, Ed.D.....................Associate Professor
D. L. Stap, Ph.D.......................Associate Professor
M. Flammia, Ph.D.......................Associate Professor
E. Smith, Ph.D.........................Associate Professor
J. D. Applen, Ph.D.....................Assistant Professor
J. Bartkevicius, Ph.D..................Assistant Professor
J. Campbell, Ph.D......................Assistant Professor
L. Casmier-Paz, Ph.D...................Assistant Professor
N. Greenberg, Ph.D.....................Assistant Professor
D. Gillette, Ph.D......................Assistant Professor
S. Hubbard.............................Assistant Professor
M. Kamrath, Ph.D.......................Assistant Professor
J. Leiby...............................Assistant Professor
L. Logan, Ph.D.........................Assistant Professor
K. Meehan, Ph.D........................Assistant Professor
P. Puccio, Ph.D........................Assistant Professor
Master of Arts in English
Admission
Minimum requirements for admission are a grade point average
(GPA) of 3.0 for the last 60 attempted semester credit hours
earned as an undergraduate and a total score of 1000 on the
verbal-quantitative section of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
International students must score at least 575 on the Test of
English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
Other criteria for admission are a baccalaureate degree
in English or its equivalent, at least a year's study of
a foreign language, and approval by the Graduate Committee
of the Department of English. Literature students are expected
to have read widely in
British and American literature, to be highly competent in
writing, and to be familiar with the vocabularies of literary
criticism and grammar.
An applicant for the concentration in creative writing must
submit a portfolio of poetry, drama, or fiction that is
approved by the faculty. A student with a baccalaureate degree
in a subject other than English may qualify for Graduate status
by presenting a score of
at least 540 on the Advanced GRE Test in Literature or by
completing survey courses in British and American literature.
Applicants are urged to apply for the program and take the GRE before June
15 for the subsequent fall term, before December 1 for the spring term, and
before May 1 for the summer term.
Application Deadlines
Fall admission: June 15
Spring admission: December 1
Summer admission: May 1
Each student must complete at least 33 hours, including one
course in linguistics and five core courses. Near the end of the
degree program, each candidate will write a comprehensive examination
based on a prescribed reading list and (a) write a thesis, (b)
take an oral examination on a specific area of literature, or (c) complete
6 additional hours in 6000-level literature courses.
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Required Courses 21 Semester Hours
ENG 5009 Methods of Bibliography and Research 3 hours
ENG 5018 Literary Criticism 3 hours
LIN 5137 Linguistics (or an equivalent)* 3 hours
LIT 6009 Literary Genres 3 hours
LIT 6105 World Literature 3 hours
LIT 6365 Movements in Literature 3 hours
LIT 6506 Major Authors 3 hours
* May be waived if student has completed a course in linguistics
on the 4000 level or above with a grade of "A" or "B."
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| Electives |
6 Semester Hours |
| Comprehensive Examination
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| Specialization -- Choose A or B |
6 Semester Hours |
A. Thesis Option
The candidate will complete a formal thesis on a topic selected
in consultation with an advisory committee and will meet both
departmental and university requirements for the thesis. The student
will also enroll in LIT 6971, Thesis.
B. Extended Research and Oral Examination Option
The candidate will enroll twice in LIT 6908, Directed
Independent Study, and read extensively in an area of speciality--English
romantic poetry, for example. The student will then
complete a formal oral examination on the area of expertise.
C. Course Option
The candidate will complete 6 additional hours in 6000-level literature
courses in lieu of a thesis or project.
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| Minimum Hours Required for M.A. |
33 Semester Hours |
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Each student must complete at least 33 hours, including 6
hours of writing workshops. Near the end of the degree program,
each candidate will write a creative thesis.
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Required Courses 12 Semester Hours
CRW 5020 Graduate Writers' Workshop 3 hours
CRW 6025 Graduate Writing Workshop 3 hours
LIT 5039 Studies in Contemporary Poetry 3 hours
LIT 5097 Studies in Contemporary Fiction 3 hours
Restricted Electives 9 Semester Hours
LIT 6009 Literary Genres 3 hours
LIT 6105 World Literature 3 hours
LIT 6365 Movements in Literature 3 hours
LIT 6506 Major Authors 3 hours
Open Electives 6 Semester Hours
(selected with assistance of advisor) 6 hours
Thesis 6 Semester Hours
CRW 6971 Thesis 6 hours
The candidate will complete a book-length manuscript (fiction, poetry, or other genre)
of publishable quality, written and revised in CRW 6971, Thesis. The manuscript will
be submitted for review and approval by the graduate creative writing faculty. There is
no non-thesis option in creative writing.
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Minimum Hours Required for M.A. 33 Semester Hours
Each student must complete at least 33 hours, as outlined below. Near the end of
the degree program, each candidate will write a comprehensive examination and
enroll in ENC 6971 or ENC 6908 (3 hours), completing a formal thesis or project
approved by the faculty.
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Required Courses 15 Semester Hours
ENC 5214 Production and Publication Methods 3 hours
ENC 5337 Modern Rhetorical Theory 3 hours
ENC 6217 Technical Editing 3 hours
ENC 6261 Technical Writing: Theory and Practice 3 hours
ENG 5009 Methods of Bibliography and Research 3 hours
Restricted Electives 9 Semester Hours
ENC 5219 Graphics in Technical Writing 3 hours
ENC 5306 Persuasive Writing 3 hours
ENC 5344 Proposal Writing 3 hours
ENC 6244 Teaching Technical Writing 3 hours
ENC 6292 Project Management for Technical Writers 3 hours
ENC 6296 Computer Documentation 3 hours
Advised Electives 6 Semester Hours
Two courses from outside the Department of English or other
graduate-level English courses.
Comprehensive
Examination
Specialization—Choose A or B 3 Semester Hours
A. Thesis Option
The candidate will complete a formal thesis selected in consultation
with an advisory committee and will meet both departmental and university
requirements for the thesis. The student will enroll in ENC 6971, Thesis
for three hours of credit.
B. Special Project
The candidate will enroll in ENC 6908, Directed Independent Study, and
complete a research project approved by an advisory committee. This
project will be on a topic in technical communication and in a format
other than that of a traditional thesis.
Minimum Hours Required for M.A. 33 Semester Hours
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Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures
Charles N. Micarelli.........Program Coordinator, Spanish Program
Office:HFA 523, Phone:(407) 823-5935,
e-mail: cmicarel@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu
Consuelo E. Stebbins...........Program Coordinator, TESOL Program
Office:TR 547, Rm. 110, Phone:(407) 823-0088,
e-mail: stebbins@ucf1vm.cc.ucf.edu
Foreign Languages and Literatures Faculty
A. V. Cervone, Ph.D..............................Professor
J. B. Fernandez, Ph.D..................Chair and Professor
C. N. Micarelli, Ph.D............................Professor
M. Del-Rio, Ph.D.......................Associate Professor
H. Lopez-Cruz, Ph.D....................Assistant Professor
N. Maier, Ph.D.........................Assistant Professor
D. Martinez, Ph.D......................Assistant Professor
C. Stebbins, Ph.D......................Assistant Professor
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The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures offers two
master's degrees: a Master of Arts degree in Spanish and a
Master of Arts degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Languages (TESOL). Research interests of the TESOL faculty
include second language learning, cross cultural studies, and
second language acquisition.
Admission
Minimum requirements for admission are a grade point average
(GPA) of 3.0 for the last 60 attempted semester credit hours
earned as an undergraduate or a total score of 1000 on the
verbal-quantitative section of the Graduate Record Examination
(GRE). International students must score at least 550 on the
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
Other criteria for admission are a baccalaureate degree in
Spanish or a related field and approval by the Graduate
Committee of the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures.
Students are expected to have read widely in Hispanic literature
and to be competent in understanding, reading, and writing Spanish.
They should also be familiar with the vocabularies of literary
criticism and grammar.
Applicants are urged to apply for the program before June 1 for
the subsequent fall term and before December 1 for the spring
term. Those enrolling for the summer session should apply before
March 1. Applicants should have taken the GRE before these dates.
Application Deadlines
Fall admission: June 1
Spring admission: December 1
Summer admission: March 1
Degree Requirements
The master’s degree program in Spanish has a thesis or non-thesis
option. A total of thirty-six semester hours of course work for
the non-thesis option or thirty semester hours of course work plus
6 hours for the thesis option is required of students seeking the
Master’s
degree in Spanish. A minimum grade of “B” must be earned in each
course. Students are allowed to transfer six semester hours of
corresponding graduate courses with the grade of “A” or “B” from
an accredited university. University policies and procedures will
be followed for all degree requirements. Courses are to be chosen
from the following categories in accordance with the number of hours
designated in each.
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Research Methods 3 hours
Spanish Language Study 6 hours
Hispanic Culture and Civilization 6 hours
Hispanic Literature (at least one seminar) 9 hours
Total 24 Semester Hours
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The remaining elective credit hours of course work are six hours for the
thesis option and twelve for the non-thesis. The students must choose
electives from the additional, available courses listed below in
conjunction with their faculty advisor. The aim of the selections should
be to complement the acquisition of knowledge in the particular area of
Hispanic studies chosen.
Course Requirements
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Part I 3 Semester Hours
SPW 5937 Research Methods 3 hours
Part II - Spanish Language Study 6 Semester Hours
SPN 5705 Introduction to Spanish Linguistics 3 hours
SPN 5825 Spanish Dialectology 3 hours
SPN 5845 History of the Spanish Language 3 hours
SPN 6805 Spanish Morphosyntax 3 hours
Part III - Hispanic Culture and Civilization 6 Semester Hours
SPN 5502 Hispanic Culture of the United States 3 hours
SPN 5505 Spanish Peninsular Culture and Civilization 3 hours
SPN 5506 Spanish American Culture and Civilization 3 hours
Part IV - Hispanic Literature 9 Semester Hours
*SPW 5825 Seminar Series 3 hours
(May be repeated for credit with different topics)
SPW 6405 Medieval Spanish Literature 3 hours
SPW 6217 Spanish American Prose I 3 hours
SPW 6218 Spanish American Prose II 3 hours
SPW 6269 Nineteenth Century Spanish Novel 3 hours
SPW 6306 Spanish American Drama I 3 hours
SPW 6307 Spanish American Drama II 3 hours
SPW 6315 Golden Age Drama 3 hours
SPW 6216 Golden Age Prose 3 hours
SPW 6356 Spanish American Poetry 3 hours
SPW 6585 Contemporary Peninsular Literature 3 hours
SPW 6725 The Generation of 98 3 hours
SPW 6971 Thesis 6 hours
*Examples of Seminar Series Topics: Don Quixote, Spanish American Literature
Written by Women, Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Part V - Methodology (Electives) 6 Semester Hours
FLE 5870 Methods of Teaching Spanish 3 hours
FLE 5875 Computer Application in Teaching 3 hours
the Spanish Language
Comprehensive Examination and Reading List
Students must pass a comprehensive examination in order to
qualify for the master's degree in Spanish. This examination
is based on a knowledge of the civilization and literature of
Spain or Latin America, and basic concepts of linguistic theory
and analysis.
Since this examination will be given toward the end of the course
work, it is expected that the student will have developed an
ability to analyze literature, culture, and linguistics at a
very high level, and understand the forces that affected civilization.
It is also
expected that the responses, both written and oral, will show
an excellent command of the Spanish language.
The department will allow the student to choose a reading list
made up of either the major Peninsular or Latin American works
with which the student must be very familiar. The comprehensive
exam will be based on the reading list which the student chooses
and the courses which the student has taken. The exam will be a
two-part, written exam in
Spanish consisting of a two-hour exam based on the reading list and
a two-hour exam based on the courses which the student has taken.
Both these exams will be given on the same day, one in the morning
and one in the afternoon. A third exam, which will be a one-hour
oral exam, will be given by a committee of three faculty members.
This exam will allow the student to expand more readily on particular
points of culture, literature, and linguistics, and also to show
capability in the use of the spoken language.
The Master of Arts in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers
of Other Languages) is an interdisciplinary graduate
program offered by the College of Arts and Sciences and the
College of Education. It provides a strong foundation in
language acquisition, use, and pedagogy. The curriculum
incorporates the five required courses for the ESOL Endorsement
and offers electives in applied linguistics and multicultural
education. Graduate students also expand their knowledge of
technology by utilizing the multimedia language classroom equipped
with the latest software programs for second language learners.
Admission
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required of
all graduate students. Minimal requirements for admission
are (1) a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 for the last 60
attempted semester hours of undergraduate study and a minimum
score of at least 850 on the GRE or (2) a GPA of less than 3.0
combined with a GRE of 1000 or above.
International students must score at least 550 on the Test of
English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). In addition, the department
requires three letters of recommendation and a written statement of
past experience, area of interest, and immediate and long-range goals.
Application Deadlines
Fall admission: June 15
Spring admission: November 1
Summer admission: March 15
Degree Requirements
Degree-seeking students in the TESOL program may elect
to follow either a thesis
(TSL 6971; 30 semester hours) or a non-thesis (36 semester
hours) course of study. The thesis requirement is appropriate
for those wishing to pursue a doctoral program in TESOL or for
those wishing to research current issues in the discipline.
The thesis requirement may
be replaced by 9 semester hours of approved course work so that
the non-thesis option requires a total of 36 hours.
All students must take a comprehensive written examination
covering the core TSL courses. This examination is normally
taken in the second year of graduate work and will be reviewed
by members of the TESOL Graduate Committee in their areas of expertise.
Core Courses
The seven core courses provide a strong foundation in the
content of the discipline. The electives provide for three
distinct areas of interest: linguistics, multicultural education,
and research. Students may opt to take their elective credit in
one of these areas
depending on their interests. A strong research base is available
for those students wishing to pursue the thesis option and advanced
graduate degrees.
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Required Courses 21 Semester Hours
EDF 6481 Fundamentals of 3 hours
Graduate Research in Education
TSL 5345 Methods of ESOL Teaching 3 hours
TSL 5525 ESOL Cultural Diversity 3 hours
TSL 6142 Critical Approaches to ESOL 3 hours
TSL 6250 Applied Linguistics in ESOL 3 hours
TSL 6440 Problems in Evaluation in ESOL 3 hours
TSL 6540 Issues in Second Language Acquisition 3 hours
Electives 6 Semester Hours
Linguistics:
LIN 5137 Linguistics 3 hours
LIN 6932 Problems in Linguistics 3 hours
Multicultural Education:
EDF 6155 Lifespan Human Development and Learning 3 hours
EDF 6886 Multicultural Education 3 hours
FLE 5875 Computer Application in 3 hours
Teaching the Spanish Language
SPN 5502 Hispanic Culture of the United States 3 hours
TSL 5141 ESOL Strategies 3 hours
TSL 6940 ESOL Practicum 3 hours
Research:
EDF 6401 Statistics for Educational Data 3 hours
EDF 6486 Research Design in Education 3 hours
TSL 6640 Research in Second Language 3 hours
TSL 6971 Thesis 3 hours
Elmar B. Fetscher........................Program Coordinator
Office:HFA 554, Phone:(407) 823-6467,
e-mail: efetsche@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu
Program in History
The Master of Arts in History is designed to serve the needs
of a variety of students. Some will one day seek admittance into
a Ph.D. program at a doctoral-granting institution. Others enter
the program to improve their proficiency as secondary school teachers.
Still others are adults who wish to enrich their intellectual lives.
These students will be served by departmental members whose areas of
research include American cultural and social history, local history,
the South, the American frontier, women and gender roles,
twentieth-century mass movements, Nazism and anti-Semitism in Central
Europe, Latin American history, British history, and Russian history,
as well as other areas.
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History Faculty
T. Colbourn, Ph.D................................Professor
R. C. Crepeau,Ph.D...............................Professor
J. B. Fernandez, Ph.D............................Professor
E. B. Fetscher, Ph.D.............................Professor
E. F. Kallina, Jr., Ph.D...............Chair and Professor
S. A. Leckie, Ph.D...............................Professor
B. F. Pauley, Ph.D...............................Professor
C. E. Adams, Ph.D......................Associate Professor
J. L. Evans, Ph.D......................Associate Professor
C. Austin, Ph.D........................Assistant Professor
R. J. Beiler, Ph.D.....................Assistant Professor
M. S. Doran, Ph.D......................Assistant Professor
K. Frederickson, Ph.D..................Assistant Professor
T. D. Greenhaw, Ph.D...................Assistant Professor
D. Velez, Ph.D.........................Assistant Professor
H. Zhang, Ph.D.........................Assistant Professor
M. Woelk, M.A..........................Visiting Instructor
Admission
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required of all
graduate students. Minimal requirements for admission to
the program are an undergraduate degree in history (or an
equivalent), a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 for the last
60 attempted semester hours of undergraduate study, and a score
of 1000 on the verbal-quantitative sections of the Graduate Record
Examination (GRE), with a score of 500 or higher on the verbal
section of this test.
Applicants who meet all of the above requirements but do not have an
undergraduate degree in history must complete 12 hours of
history course work at the 3000 and 4000 level, with a GPA
in these courses of at least 3.25 before entering the graduate
program. These courses will not count toward the graduate degree.
The History Department
Graduate Committee can waive this requirement, in whole or in part,
when applicants present evidence that they are capable of
successfully completing graduate history courses, either by
submitting a portfolio documenting relevant past work or volunteer
experience or
by providing a sample of their own written work, which indicates
that they have the research and writing skills needed to do
graduate-level work in history.
If, in addition, applicants do not meet one of the other
requirements for entry, such as a GPA of 3.0 for the last
60 semester hours of attempted undergraduate course work or
a score of 1000 on the combined verbal-quantitative sections
of the GRE and a score of
500 on the verbal portion of the GRE, they must complete 12
hours of course work at the 3000 and 4000 level with a GPA of
3.5 before they can be admitted to the graduate program.
Applicants who hold an undergraduate degree in history but do
not have a GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 attempted semester hours
or do not score 1000 or more on the combined verbal-quantitative
sections of the GRE with a score of 500 in the verbal portion may
take up to 9 hours of graduate courses as post-baccalaureate
students. To be admitted
into the graduate program, however, they must earn a GPA of 3.3
or better in the history courses they have taken under this status.
All applicants to the program must submit a written statement
describing their personal goals and objectives in seeking a
graduate degree in history. In addition, transfer students
from outside the History Department must submit two letters
of recommendation.
Application Deadlines
Fall admission: July 15
Spring admission: December 15
Summer admission: April 15
Degree Requirements
Specific requirements are:
The Master of Arts in History requires 36 semester hours
with no graduate credit given for any grade lower than "B."
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HIS 6159 Historiography 3 hours
HIS 6971 Thesis 6-9 hours
Area of Concentration 18 Semester Hours
(Eastern or Western Hemisphere)
Outside Area of Concentration in History 6-9 Semester Hours
Electives 0-3 Semester Hours
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Students will also be expected to demonstrate a reading
competency in one foreign language or to display a
proficiency in statistical methods. The foreign language
competence must be completed one semester prior to the
thesis defense.
The statistical option is open only to those in American
history. Students selecting this option must meet with
the Chair of the Statistics Department to determine a
sequence of courses that will help them achieve their
stated research objectives. Upon
satisfactory completion of that sequence, they must pass
a proficiency examination administered by the Statistics
Department, no later than one semester prior to their thesis
defense.
Examination Requirements
Each candidate for the Master of Arts in History must
pass a written examination upon
the conclusion of regular course work. Each candidate
will also be expected to conduct
a thesis defense.
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Minimum Hours Required for M.A. 36 Semester Hours
David Rollins..........................Program Coordinator
Office:PH 403D, Phone:(407) 823-5239,
e-mail: drollins@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu
Mathematics Faculty
L. C. Andrews, Ph.D..............................Professor
L. H. Armstrong, Ph.D............................Professor
R. C. Brigham, Ph.D..............................Professor
J. R. Cannon, Ph.D.....................Chair and Professor
L. Debnath, Ph.D.................................Professor
P. Hilton, Ph.D....................Distinguished Professor
P. Mikusinski, Ph.D..............................Professor
R. N. Mohapatra, Ph.D............................Professor
G. D. Richardson, Ph.D...........................Professor
H. Sherwood, Ph.D................................Professor
B. K. Shivamoggi, Ph.D...........................Professor
M. D. Taylor, Ph.D...............................Professor
K. Vajravelu, Ph.D...............................Professor
A. I. Zayed, Ph.D................................Professor
J. M. Anthony, Ph.D....................Associate Professor
R. M. Caron, Ph.D......................Associate Professor
S. R. Choudhury, Ph.D..................Associate Professor
M. N. Heinzer, Ph.D....................Associate Professor
X. Li, Ph.D............................Associate Professor
C. P. Rautenstrauch, Ph.D..............Associate Professor
R. S. Rodriguez, Ph.D..................Associate Professor
D. K. Rollins, Ph.D....................Associate Professor
R. C. Jones, Ph.D......................Assistant Professor
A. Katesvich, Ph.D.....................Assistant Professor
H. M. Martin, Ph.D.....................Assistant Professor
M. Y. Pensky, Ph.D.....................Assistant Professor
F. L. Salzmann, Ph.D...................Assistant Professor
A. Tovbis, Ph.D........................Assistant Professor
C. Young, Ph.D.........................Assistant Professor
R. Pyle, M.S....................................Instructor
Joint Appointees
T. Clarke, Ph.D...........................Associate Faculty
A. J. Kassab, Ph.D.......Associate Professor of Engineering
D. W. Nicholson, Ph.D..............Professor of Engineering
R. L. Phillips, Ph.D...............Professor of Engineering
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Graduate Program in Mathematics
The Department of Mathematics offers a Master of Science
degree in Mathematical Science and a Doctor of Philosophy
degree in Mathematics. Both degrees are intended to provide
a broad base in applied and industrial mathematics. Research
interests of the faculty include applied analysis, differential
equations, methods of mathematical
physics, probability and mathematical statistics, functional
analysis, numerical analysis, approximation theory, nonlinear
dynamics, fluid mechanics, wave propagation, algebra, number
theory, and combinatorics and graph theory.
Admission
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required of all
graduate students. Admission requirements are the standard
university criteria of either: (1) at least the
equivalent of a 3.0 (out of 4.0) grade point average (GPA)
for the last 60 attempted semester hours
of credit earned toward the baccalaureate; or, (2) a
GRE score of at least 1000 for the combined verbal-quantitative
sections of the General (Aptitude) Test; or (3) a prior
graduate degree from an accredited institution. GRE results
must be less than five years old.
Transfer of credits from other programs will be considered on
a course-by-course basis.
Additionally, students entering the graduate program with
regular status are assumed to have a working knowledge of
undergraduate calculus, differential equations, linear
algebra (or matrix theory), boundary value problems,
statistics, computer programming, and maturity in the
language of advanced calculus (at the level of MAA 4226).
Those students who find they are not adequately prepared
in one or more of these areas can select
appropriate courses from the undergraduate curriculum
to make up such deficiencies. Such courses, unless specially
approved, will not count toward the graduate degree.
Applicants not qualified for regular status may be admitted
initially to the university in a post-baccalaureate status,
although only nine hours in this status can be transferred
into a graduate program. Students whose native language is
not English will be required to obtain a minimum score of
550 on the TOEFL.
Application Deadlines
Fall admission: July 15
Spring admission: December 1
Summer admission: April 15
Admission to Ph.D. Program
Admission to the Ph.D. Program in Mathematics is
formalized by the university upon the recommendation
of the Department of Mathematics. To be eligible to
take the Ph.D. Qualifying Examination, the student must
have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (out of 4.0) in
all work beyond baccalaureate.
Degree Requirements
There are two options for the master's degree, thesis
and non-thesis. In either option, a student should find
an advisor who participates in designing a program of study.
A program of study is presented to the Graduate Curriculum
Committee or the Program Coordinator for approval.
Electives
Electives should be chosen in consultation with the
Program Coordinator or the student's thesis advisor
and may be chosen from the suggested options: discrete
mathematics, general applied mathematics, image processing
and computer graphics, mathematical optics, mathematical
physics, pure mathematics, rational mechanics, signal
analysis, and statistics. A list of courses for these
elective options can be obtained from the Program Coordinator.
Approved graduate courses outside the department may also
be used. The student can take up to six credit hours of
approved 4000-level mathematics courses.
Thesis Option
In this option, the Mathematical Science degree requires
a total of at least 30 semester hours composed of at least
27 semester hours of course work and 3 semester hours of thesis.
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A typical plan of study:
MAA 5210 Topics in Advanced Calculus 4 hours
MAA 5405 Complex Variables 3 hours
MAP 5336 Ordinary Differential 3 hours
Equations and Applications
MAP 5385 Applied Numerical Mathematics 3 hours
MAP 5407 Applied Mathematics I 3 hours
MAS 5145 Advanced Linear 3 hours
Algebra and Matrix Theory
Electives 9 hours
MAP 6971 Thesis 3 hours
Minimum Hours Required for M.S. 30-31 Semester Hours
Thesis
Three semester hours of credit will be given for the writing of a thesis.
An oral defense of the thesis will be required. It is strongly
recommended that the student select a thesis advisor by the completion
of 18 semester hours of course work.
Non-Thesis Option
In this option the student takes 36 semester hours of course work
with at least 21 in the Department of Mathematics. The student must pass
a comprehensive examination given in the final semester of the student’s
program, based on the program of study. The examination will be
supervised by a committee composed of the advisor and at least two other
faculty members from the Department of Mathematics. A “P” or “NP” (or
“S” or “U”) grade is given on the examination. The examination may be
repeated twice if necessary.
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A typical plan of study:
MAA 5210 Topics in Advanced Calculus 4 hours
MAA 5405 Complex Variables 3 hours
MAP 5336 Ordinary Differential 3 hours
Equations and Applications
MAP 5385 Applied Numerical Mathematics 3 hours
MAP 5407 Applied Mathematics I 3 hours
MAS 5145 Advanced Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory 3 hours
Electives 18 hours
Minimum Hours Required for M.S. 36-37 Semester Hours
Degree Requirements
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program consists of at
least 75 semester hours of course work of which a minimum
of 15 hours are required for the dissertation. In addition
to the dissertation hours, the program requirements include
18 hours of core courses, 6-12
hours of course work at the graduate level outside the department,
and the remainder made up of electives and independent study
courses. No more than 12 semester hours of independent study
may be credited toward the degree.
Electives should be chosen in consultation with the student's
advisory committee and may be chosen from the suggested options:
Discrete Mathematics, General Applied Mathematics, Image
Processing and Computer Graphics, Mathematical Optics,
Mathematical Physics, Pure Mathematics, Rational Mechanics,
Signal Analysis, and Statistics. A list of courses for these
elective options can be obtained from the Graduate Coordinator.
Courses taken outside the department are to be in a single
area of application of mathematics that is related to the
student's doctoral work. These courses are to be selected
in consultation with the student's advisory committee.
Students are encouraged to
include in their plan of study a maximum of 12 semester
hours of course work outside the department. Students can
take up to 6 semester hours of approved 4000-level mathematics
courses. In addition to the 75 semester hours of the program,
a minimum of 6 hours of an approved foreign language and a
minimum of 3 hours of an approved computer language are
required. The language and computer courses may have been
taken at any point in the student's post-secondary career.
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Core Courses 18-19 Semester Hours
MAA 5210 Topics in Advanced Calculus 4 hours
MAA 5404 Complex Analysis 3 hours
MAA 6306 Real Analysis 3 hours
MAP 5336 Ordinary Differential 3 hours
Equations and Applications
MAP 5407 Applied Mathematics I 3 hours
MAP 5145 Advanced Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory 3 hours
Electives 42 Semester Hours
Dissertation 15 Semester Hours
Minimum Hours Required for Ph.D. 75-76 Semester Hours
Examinations
In accordance with university requirements, a prospective
doctoral student has to successfully pass the following
examinations:
- Qualifying Examination
- Candidacy Examination
- Dissertation Defense
Qualifying Examination
The qualifying examination is composed of six parts,
with each part based on one of the six core courses.
The student must pass all six parts. All six parts must
be completed within three attempts with any number of parts
being taken in each attempt. If a student cannot complete
these examinations in the three attempts, the student must
leave the doctoral program.
The qualifying examination is a written examination that
will be administered twice a year. Students normally start
taking this exam at the end of the first year and are expected
to have completed the exams by the end of the second year
unless a written request for
a postponement has been approved by the Graduate Committee
at least two months prior to the examination date.
After passing the qualifying exam, the student must
select a dissertation advisor. Finding a dissertation
advisor is the responsibility of the student and should
be done as soon
as possible. In consultation with the dissertation
advisor, the student should form an advisory committee.
The dissertation advisor will be the chair of the student's
advisory committee. This committee will approve a plan of
study for the doctoral student and will recommend which
courses outside the department should be taken.
Candidacy Examination
The candidacy examination will be administered by the
student's committee and will be tailored to the student's
individual program. It can be attempted anytime after
passing the qualifying examination, and after the student
has begun research but prior to the end
of the third year following the qualifying examination.
The candidacy examination can be taken no more than two times.
Dissertation Defense
Upon completion of a student's research, the student's
committee will schedule an oral defense of the dissertation.
The student has seven years from the date of admission to the
doctoral program to complete the dissertation.
Music Department
Dr. Lee E. Eubank.................................Interim Chair
Office: FA 105A, Phone (407) 823-2869
Currently the only master's program in music is in Music Education.
Music Education
Dr. Carol Scott-Kassner....................Faculty Advisor
Office: COE 359, Phone:(407) 823-6493
There are two master's programs available in music education:
a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) and a Master of
Education (M.Ed.). These degrees are offered through
the College of Education in cooperation with the Department
of Music. For specifics about courses, see the Music Education
listing in the College of Education section.
The M.A.T. program is for people who have a Bachelor of
Arts and wish to attain
certification to teach music in the Florida public schools
along with a master's degree.
People entering this program without a B.A. in music will
be expected to complete
undergraduate requirements for a music major in addition
to the requirements for the master's degree.
Undergraduate courses in music education may also be
required as corequisites for
all students who are missing key courses necessary to
meet a standard of excellence as
a music educator.
The M.Ed. program is for people who are already certified
teachers and wish to develop advanced skills and
understandings in the field of music education. All
students take a range of courses in education, music,
and music education. A written examination and an action
research study are required at the completion of the degree.
Application Deadlines
Fall admission: July 15
Spring admission: December 1
Summer admission: April 15
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Physics Department
Michael Johnson............................Program Coordinator
Office: HPB 310, Phone:(407) 823-5199,
e-mail: graduate@physics.ucf.edu
Physics Faculty
M. Bass, Ph.D....................................Professor
S. K. Bose, Ph.D.................................Professor
J. J. Brennan, Ph.D..............................Professor
C. D. Caldwell, Ph.D.............................Professor
B. Chai, Ph.D....................................Professor
L. Elias, Ph.D...................................Professor
R. A. Llewellyn, Ph.D............................Professor
J. E. Neighbor, Ph.D..............Associate Vice President
for Academic Affairs and Professor
M. C. Richardson, Ph.D...........................Professor
W. T. Silfvast, Ph.D.............................Professor
G. Stegeman, Ph.D........Cobb-Hooker Eminent Scholar Chair
of Optical and Laser Sciences and Engineering
E. W. Van Stryland, Ph.D.........................Professor
B. P. Tonner, Ph.D.....................Chair and Professor
B. Zeldovich, Ph.D...............................Professor
J. S. Bolemon, Ph.D....................Associate Professor
L. Chow, Ph.D..........................Associate Professor
D. Hagan, Ph.D.........................Associate Professor
O. G. Heinonen, Ph.D...................Associate Professor
M. D. Johnson, Ph.D....................Associate Professor
G. Li, Ph.D............................Associate Professor
W. Luo, Ph.D...........................Associate Professor
R. E. Peale, Ph.D......................Associate Professor
R. L. Renken, Ph.D.....................Associate Professor
H. P. Saha, Ph.D.......................Associate Professor
A. Schulte, Ph.D.......................Associate Professor
N. G. Barlow, Ph.D.................Instructor of Astronomy
N. Baranova, Ph.D........................Adjunct Professor
M. Dogariu, Ph.D.........................Adjunct Professor
I. Kimel, Ph.D...........................Adjunct Professor
J. Noon, Ph.D............................Adjunct Professor
J. Shivamoggi, Ph.D......................Adjunct Professor
Joint Appointees
M. J. Soileau, Ph.D......................Director of CREOL
and Professor of Electrical Engineering
P. Delfyett, Ph.D.....................Associate Professor,
Electrical Engineering
Aravinda Kar, Ph.D......Assistant Professor of Mechanical,
Materials, and Aerospace Engineering
Graduate Programs in Physics
The Department of Physics offers a Master of Science degree
and a Doctor of Philosophy degree. Research opportunities are
available in optics and lasers, condensed matter physics,
complex systems, biophysics, elementary particle theory,
gravitation, and atomic and molecular physics. The graduate
degree programs in physics have two tracks, a General Physics
track and an Optical Physics track. Many of our faculty are
also in the Center for Research and Education in Optics and
Lasers (CREOL).
Admission
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required of
all applicants. Minimum requirements in order to be
considered for admission to the graduate program in Physics
are the standard university criteria of a 3.0 (A=4) grade
point average (GPA) for the last 60 attempted semester hours
of credit earned toward the baccalaureate, or a GRE score of
at least 1000 on the combined verbal-quantitative sections
of the General (Aptitude) Test. The GRE subject test in physics
is required for admission to the doctoral program.
All admissions to graduate status are competitive and based
on availability of faculty for sponsoring research. Students
entering the graduate program with regular status are normally
expected to have completed course work generally required for
a bachelor's degree
in physics, including mechanics, electricity and magnetism,
thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics. The admission deadline
for the fall semester of each academic year is usually February
15 of the preceding spring.
Application Deadlines
Fall admission only: February 15
Minimum Hours Required for M.S. 33 Semester Hours
The Master of Science in Physics degree requires a total
of 33 semester hours. The student has the option of
choosing either a general physics track or a track in
optical physics. In either track, there are a thesis
and a non-thesis option for the master's degree.
All master's students must take 18 semester hours of core
courses, identical to the Ph.D. core courses for either
track. The thesis option requires 9 additional semester
hours of electives, plus 6 semester hours of thesis. The
non-thesis option instead requires
15 semester hours of electives and a written comprehensive
exit examination. All electives must be approved by the
student's advisory committee. Courses titled "for teachers"
do not satisfy elective requirements for the Master of Science
in Physics.
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Core Courses 18 Semester Hours
All students are required to take:
PHY 5606 Quantum Mechanics I
PHY 5346 Electrodynamics I
PHY 6347 Electrodynamics II
The remaining core courses depend on which track the student chooses:
General Physics Optical Physics
PHY 5524 Statistical Physics EEL 5441 Introduction to Wave Optics
PHY 6246 Classical Mechanics PHY 5446 Laser Principles
PHY 6624 Quantum Mechanics II PHY 6447 Quantum Optics
Electives 9 to 15 Semester Hours
Thesis 6 Semester Hours
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The Master of Science in Physics candidate who has chosen
the thesis option is required to conduct a program of original
scientific research or some investigation involving a creative
element and to submit a written thesis detailing these investigations.
An oral defense and examination of the thesis is required.
A student has the option of choosing either a general physics
track or a track in optical physics. Both tracts require a
total of 72 semester hours for completion and specify a set
of six required core courses (18 hours), four electives
(12 hours), and a minimum of 15 hours of dissertation.
The remaining twenty-seven hours may consist of appropriately selected
research, dissertation, and elective courses. The electives
are advanced courses in physics or other fields and are chosen
by the student in consultation with the student's advisory
committee. At least 3 hours of the electives must be outside
the student's research specialty. In addition, each student
is required to participate in the Physics Colloquium/Seminar
program. No more than 12 semester hours of independent study
may be credited toward the Doctor of Philosophy degree.
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Minimum Hours Required for Ph.D. 72 Semester Hours
Core Courses - 18 Semester Hours
All students are required to take:
PHY 5606 Quantum Mechanics I
PHY 5346 Electrodynamics I
PHY 6347 Electrodynamics II
The remaining core courses depend on which track the student chooses:
General Physics Optical Physics
PHY 5524 Statistical Physics EEL 5441 Introduction to Wave Optics
PHY 6246 Classical Mechanics PHY 5446 Laser Principles
PHY 6624 Quantum Mechanics II PHY 6447 Quantum Optics
Elective Courses 12 Semester Hours
PHY 5431 Optical Properties of Materials 3 hours
PHY 6353 Accelerator Physics 3 hours
PHY 6355 Physics of Free Electrons 3 hours
PHY 6434 Nonlinear Optics 3 hours
PHY 6435 Nonlinear Guided Wave Optics 3 hours
PHY 6448 Specific Laser Systems 3 hours
PHY 6667 Advanced Quantum Mechanics 3 hours
PHY 6918 Directed Research 3 hours
PHY 6938 Special Topics/Seminars 3 hours
PHZ 5304 Nuclear and Particle Physics 3 hours
PHZ 5405 Condensed Matter Physics 3 hours
PHZ 5505 Plasma Physics 3 hours
PHZ 6115 Theoretical Methods 3 hours
PHZ 6156 Advanced Computational Physics 3 hours
PHZ 6204 Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy 3 hours
PHZ 6234 Atomic Physics 3 hours
PHZ 6424 Optical Properties of Solids 3 hours
PHZ 6425 Advanced Condensed Matter Physics 3 hours
Courses from the other track’s core may be used as electives, as may
approved graduate courses from other departments. Courses titled
“for teachers” do not satisfy elective requirements for the M.S. or
Ph.D. degree in physics.
Additional Electives 27 Semester Hours
Dissertation 15 Semester Hours
Qualifying Examination
Continuation in doctoral status is contingent upon passing a
qualifying examination consisting of both written and oral portions
that cover all material included in the core courses and
undergraduate preparation in physics. The written examination
is divided into
two sections appropriate to each of the above tracks, and also
covers statistical mechanics and classical mechanics at the
advanced undergraduate level. Students are required to take
the qualifying exam after three semesters (excluding summers).
A second and final opportunity must follow at the next available
exam. A student failing at the second attempt may continue toward
a master's degree.
Candidacy Examination and Dissertation Proposal
The student writes a proposal of the research planned
for the dissertation and then is orally examined on it
and the general research area by the dissertation committee.
This examination can be attempted anytime after passing
the qualifying examination, and after the student has
begun research. Typically it should be taken a semester
or two after the qualifying examination. After passing
the candidacy examination, the student can register for
official dissertation hours (PHY 7980). Before passing
the candidacy, research
credit can be earned as PHY 6918.
Dissertation Defense
The final oral defense of the dissertation is administered
by the student's dissertation committee following completion
of a written dissertation describing the student's research.
Political Science Department
Dwight Kiel............................Program Coordinator
Office:HFA 415, Phone:(407) 823-2608,
e-mail: psgrad@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu
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R. Bledsoe, Ph.D.......................Chair and Professor
R. Handberg, Ph.D................................Professor
P. H. Pollock, Ph.D..............................Professor
W. Q. Morales, Ph.D..............................Professor
T. S. Fine, Ph.D.......................Associate Professor
D. Kiel, Ph.D..........................Associate Professor
J. R. Lilie, Ph.D......................Associate Professor
S. A. Lilie, Ph.D......................Associate Professor
M. E. Vittes, Ph.D.....................Associate Professor
K. Hamann, Ph.D........................Assistant Professor
A. Jewett, Ph.D........................Assistant Professor
D. Lanier, Ph.D, J.D...................Assistant Professor
D. McCoy, Ph.D.........................Assistant Professor
H. Sadri, Ph.D.........................Assistant Professor
B.M. Wilson, Ph.D......................Assistant Professor
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The Master of Arts in Political Science degree program is
designed to accommodate a range of professional and intellectual
needs. These include: (1) preparing students to enter positions
in government and the private sector in which the ability to
comprehend, influence, and respond to government policy is
critical; (2) preparing students, through the M.A., for pursuit
of a Ph.D. degree in political science at other institutions;
and (3) providing a well-rounded substantive curriculum for
secondary school teachers seeking higher degrees and for
teachers in community colleges.
Admission
In addition to the minimum requirements for admission
to UCF, any student wishing to enroll in graduate courses
in political science must meet the department's requirements
for graduate status (either regular or conditional graduate
status) or must hold regular graduate status in another
program at UCF.
Application Deadlines
Fall admission: July 15
Spring admission: December 15
Summer admission: April 15
Requirements for regular status are:
- At least 12 semester hours of undergraduate course work
in political science, including Scope and Methods of Political
Science (POS 3703) or its equivalent. Students must have a
grade of "B" or better in this course work.
AND
- Three letters of recommendation from individuals
who can attest to the applicant's
potential for graduate work. These letters should address
the applicant's ability to think analytically and to
communicate clearly. These letters should be sent
directly to the Program Coordinator.
AND
- An undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0 overall.
OR
- A combined (quantitative and verbal) GRE score of at least 1000.
NOTE: All applicants are required to take the GRE.
Admission generally will be denied to any applicant whose
GRE score is below 850 (quantitative plus verbal), regardless
of his or her undergraduate grade point average.
Conditional Graduate Status
Applicants who are not qualified for regular graduate
status may petition by letter the department's Graduate
Committee for admission to conditional graduate status.
The applicant's petition must address the specific reasons
behind the failure to qualify for regular status. Students
holding conditional graduate status must meet the
following requirements before applying for regular status:
- Removal of any deficiencies in undergraduate preparation.
Undergraduate preparation includes completion of Scope and
Methods of Political Science (POS 3703) or its equivalent and
at least one upper division course in each of the following areas:
American politics, international or comparative politics, and
political theory. Students must complete these courses with a
grade of "B" or better.
- For persons otherwise not qualified for regular graduate
status, completion of three graduate courses, with grades of
"B" or better.
- Completion of any other requirements determined by the
Graduate Committee and stated on the student's Program of
Graduate Study form.
Degree Requirements
The Department of Political Science offers students two tracks
toward the master's degree: the political anaysis track and the
public policy track. The political analysis track provides an indepth
understanding of political life in the American case and in
comparative perspective: The nature of institutions, the role of
political organizations, and the effect of mass political behavior.
The political analysis track is recommended for students who want
to enter community college teaching or who wish to seek a doctorate at
another institution. The public policy track prepares students to
handle complex questions arising from key areas of government
activity: Issues in science and technology, health and environmental
regulation, foreign and defense policy, and other important areas.
The public policy track is recommended for students most interested
in developing a professional expertise in a policy specialty or who
would like to enhance their current sphere of knowledge.
After being admitted (either as regular or conditional),
students must meet with one of the graduate advisors to
discuss their plans for graduate study and to obtain permission
to enroll in graduate courses in the department. After completing
nine hours of course
work, all students must determine a preliminary program of study,
either in the political analysis track or the public policy track.
Both tracks require 30 semester hours of credit (24
hours of course work plus 6 hours of thesis), and both share the
same core requirements.
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Core Requirements 12 Semester Hours
POS 6746 Quantitative Methods in Political Research 3 hours
POS 6045 Seminar in American National Politics 3 hours
POT 6007 Seminar in Political Theory AND 3 hours
INR 6007 Seminar in International Politics OR
CPO 6091 Seminar in Comparative Politics 3 hours
Political Analysis Track
30 Semester Hours
A program of study in the political analysis track consists of:
Core Requirements AND 12 Semester Hours
Three special topics courses from: 9 Semester Hours
POS 6938 American Politics 3 hours
POS 6938 Political Theory 3 hours
POS 6938 International Relations 3 hours
POS 6938 Comparative Politics 3 hours
POS 6938 Political Analysis 3 hours
Elective 3 Semester Hours
Thesis 6 Semester Hours
Public Policy Track
30 Semester Hours
A program of study in the public policy track consists of:
Core Requirements AND 15 Semester Hours
PUP 6007 Public Policy Analysis 3 hours
Two special topics courses from: 6 Semester Hours
PUP 6938 Science Policy 3 hours
PUP 6938 Social Policy 3 hours
PUP 6938 Foreign and Defense Policy 3 hours
Elective 3 Semester Hours
Thesis 6 Semester Hours
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The political science seminars provide the common core of
knowledge for students in both tracks. The specific subject
matter of the topics courses will vary, depending on
the specialization of the instructor or the interests of the
students in each track. Upon approval of the Graduate Committee,
topics courses may be repeated for credit.
Ordinarily, elective credits will be taken within political
science. Students wishing to earn elective credits from another
department must obtain the approval from the Graduate Committee.
After completion of the 24 hours of course work in the chosen
track, the student will form a committee of three advisors and
submit a written thesis prospectus which, upon acceptance by
the committee, will become a part of the student's permanent
file. Guidelines
for the prospectus are available from the Program Coordinator.
The completed thesis must be submitted to the thesis committee
at least eight weeks prior to the date on which the degree is to
be awarded. The student will then orally defend the thesis.
Examination
All candidates for a master's degree must take a
comprehensive written examination. The examination will usually
be administered after satisfactory completion of 24 hours.
The examination will be based on the political science course
work contained in the student's program of study. In addition,
all students will be tested in the area of quantitative methods.
The examination will be offered two times each academic year,
during the final
examination period for the fall and spring semesters. Students
must inform the Program Coordinator of their intention to take
the examination at least six weeks prior to its scheduled date.
A committee, consisting of all political science faculty from whom the
student has taken courses, will develop questions for the
comprehensive examination.
Students not passing the examination may take it a second time
within one calendar year, but no student will be allowed to take
the examination more than twice.
Psychology Department
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Bernard J. Jensen...................Clinical Psychology Program Director
Office:PH 311F, Phone:(407) 823-2974
Email: bjensen@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu
William Wooten.....Industrial/Organizational Psychology Program Director
Office:PH 305C, Phone:(407) 823-2552
Email: wwooten@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu
Edward J. Rinalducci..............Human Factors Psychology Program Director
Office:PH 311D, Phone:(407) 823-5860
Email: erinaldu@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu
Psychology Faculty
D. W. Abbott, Ph.D...............................Professor
W. A. Burroughs, Ph.D............................Professor
R. D. Gilson, Ph.D...............................Professor
J. C. Hitt, Ph.D...................President and Professor
J. M. Koonce, Ph.D...........Director, CAHFA and Professor
J. M. McGuire, Ph.D....................Chair and Professor
B. B. Morgan, Jr., Ph.D..........................Professor
E. J. Rinalducci, Ph.D...........................Professor
J. B. Rollins, Ph.D..............................Professor
M. H. Thomas, Ph.D...............................Professor
R. D. Tucker, Ph.D...............................Professor
B. I. Blau, Ph.D.......................Associate Professor
J. C. Brophy, Ph.D.....................Associate Professor
R. D. Fisher, Ph.D.....................Associate Professor
C. L. Hanson, Ph.D.....................Associate Professor
B. J. Jensen, Ph.D.....................Associate Professor
E. C. Shirkey, Ph.D....................Associate Professor
J. A. Smither, Ph.D....................Associate Professor
P. M. Tell, Ph.D.......................Associate Professor
A. Y. Wang, Ph.D.......................Associate Professor
W. Wooten, Ph.D........................Associate Professor
C. A. Bowers, Ph.D.....................Assistant Professor
S. T. Dunn, Ph.D.......................Assistant Professor
B. A. Fritzsche, Ph.D..................Assistant Professor
M. Mouloua, Ph.D.......................Assistant Professor
J. L. Weaver, Ph.D..............................Instructor
M. H. Newlin....................................Instructor
M. J. Lavooy, Ph.D..............................Instructor
M. E. Dunn, Ph.D.......................Visiting Instructor
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The Psychology Department offers graduate programs in three areas:
Industrial and Organizational, Human Factors, and Clinical psychology.
Terminal master's degree programs are offered in Clinical psychology and
Industrial and Organizational psychology. The Ph.D. degree in psychology
has two tracks: Clinical and Human Factors psychology.
The Master of Arts degree program in clinical psychology is concerned
with the application of psychological principles to individuals. Major
areas of emphasis include assessment or evaluation skills, intervention
or counseling and psychotherapy skills, plus an academic foundation in
research methods. The program was initiated for the purpose of providing
training and preparation at the master’s level for individuals desiring
to deliver clinical services through community agencies. Graduates have
been involved in mental health service delivery through individual,
marital, family, and group psychotherapy, as well as crisis intervention
and other specialized therapeutic procedures. Graduates have met the
education criteria for licensure as Mental Health Counselors in the
state of Florida.
Admission into the clinical master’s program is highly competitive, with
all information that might be available to the committee (e.g., GRE
scores, GPA, letters of reference, personal statement, clinical
experience, research experience, or interview performance) considered
in admission decisions. Many applicants who meet minimum university
requirements may not be admitted to the program.
Admission
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required of all
graduate students. In addition to the university minimum
admission criterion of a quantitative-verbal score of 1000
on the GRE or a GPA of 3.0 for the last 60 semester hours
of attempted work for the baccalaureate degree.
To be considered for admission, applicants must present in
a single packet to Graduate Studies, University of Central
Florida, P.O. Box 160112, Orlando, FL 32816-0112:
- A completed UCF graduate degree program application form
- Evidence of successful completion of undergraduate courses
in statistics and in the general area of experimental psychology
- Official scores on the Graduate Record Examination
(taken within the last five years)
- Completed transcripts showing a baccalaureate degree
(and master's degree, if conferred) and grades for all
undergraduate and graduate work
- A resume and written statement outlining the student's
academic and professional goals
- Three letters of reference, with at least two furnished
by college or university professors who are acquainted with the applicant.
A file of all requested material must be submitted by February 15.
Acceptance decisions are made only in the spring semester for
admission in the fall of each year. A department admissions
committee reviews the student's credentials and may invite a
group of candidates for an interview. Final selection is based
on both paper credentials and the interview, if held.
Application Deadlines
Fall admission only: February 15
Competency/Prerequisite Requirements
Applicants must have either a baccalaureate degree with a
major in psychology or a baccalaureate degree and completion
of undergraduate psychology content course areas prior to
matriculation: introductory psychology; abnormal psychology;
developmental psychology (lifespan preferred) or child psychology;
personality theories; learning;
physiological psychology; and a course in research methods or statistics.
Degree Requirements
The M.A. degree program in Clinical Psychology is a
two-year, five-semester program for full-time students
with summer course work between the first and second year.
The program consists of a minimum
of 55 semester hours of work as follows:
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Academic Course Work 43 Semester Hours
CLP 6441 Introduction to Individual Psychological
Assessment 3 hours
CLP 6445 Psychological Theory and Assessment 3 hours
CLP 6456 Individual Counseling -- Theory and Practice 3 hours
CLP 6457 Group Psychotherapy 3 hours
CLP 6459 Human Sexuality, Marriage, and Sex
Therapies 3 hours
CLP 6460 Introduction to Child, Adolescent,
and Family Therapies 3 hours
CLP 6XXX Treatment of Substance Abuse 3 hours
CLP 6XXX Cross-Cultural Counseling 3 hours
CLP 6XXX Counseling in Community Settings 3 hours
CLP 6932 Ethical and Professional Issues in
Mental Health Practice 3 hours
DEP 5057 Developmental Psychology 3 hours
PPE 5055 Personality Theories 3 hours
PSB 6446 Advanced Abnormal and Clinical
Psychopharmacology 3 hours
PSY 6216 Advanced Research Methodology I 4 hours
Internship (See details of program) 12 Semester Hours
CYP 6948 Psychology Internship 12 hours
Minimum Hours Required for M.A. 55 Semester Hours
Clinical Internship Requirement
The purpose of the internship requirement is to provide the M.A.
candidate in Clinical Psychology with a comprehensive, practical-based
experience under direct supervision. A public agency or nonprofit
institution with nondiscriminatory practices (including ability to
assume financial responsibilities) that offers services to individuals
is the prototype. The intern is assigned to an acceptable agency for
two consecutive academic semesters (20 hours per week). An additional
commitment of 2 hours per week is required for the interns to meet as a
group with a departmental faculty member for review, feedback, and
discussions. A major portion of intern training is in the area of
psychotherapy/counseling. The intern also engages in differential
diagnosis and participates in a wide variety of psychological assessment
procedures.
It is believed that supervision by qualified and experienced personnel
is the primary learning mode by which the intern develops professional
expertise and augments the classroom material previously acquired.
Satisfactory completion of all first-year clinical course work (i.e.,
grades of “A” or “B”) and concurrent registration in all second-year
clinical course work are the prerequisites for internship placement.
Interns are provided with a system for maintaining accurate accounts of
their activity during the week. In addition, an Internship Evaluation
form is completed by both the intern and supervisor(s) each semester.
Examination
The culminating academic experience in this non-thesis program may be
completed in one of the following ways:
- Research Paper. Students may write a research paper that
reviews state-of-the-art theories and techniques for treatment and
assessment This paper may consist of a broad overview of
contemporary approaches to therapy and assessment, or it may involve
a well-developed, more narrowly defined topic related to treatment
or assessment. In addition, students are required to orally present
the paper to a committee of three evaluators for final approval. At
least two of the committee members must be members of the Clinical
Committee in the Department of Psychology.
- Case Presentation. Students may present a case from their
internship experience. The presentation is to include a
comprehensive description of the case that incorporates an
integration of: assessment data and its interpretation, theoretical
conceptualization, treatment planning, course of therapy, and
available outcome data. Students are to complete a written paper on
the case (ensuring ethical consideration of confidentiality issues)
and orally present it to a committee of three evaluators for final
approval. At least two of the committee members must be members of
the Clinical Committee in the Department of Psychology.
Admission
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required of all
graduate students. In addition to the university minimum
admission criterion of a quantitative-verbal score of 1000 on
the GRE or a GPA of 3.0 for the last 60 semester hours of
attempted work for the baccalaureate degree.
To be considered for admission, applicants must present
in a single packet to Graduate Studies, University of
Central Florida, P.O. Box 160112, Orlando, FL 32816-0112:
- A completed UCF graduate degree program application form
- Evidence of successful completion of undergraduate
courses in statistics and in
the general area of experimental psychology
- Official scores on the Graduate Record Examination
(taken within the last five years)
- Completed transcripts showing a baccalaureate degree
(and master's degree, if conferred) and grades for all
undergraduate and graduate work
- A resume and written statement outlining the student's
academic and professional goals
- Three letters of reference, with at least two furnished
by college or university professors who are acquainted
with the applicant.
Application Deadlines
Fall admission only: February 1
A file of all requested material must be submitted by
February 1. Acceptance decisions are made only in the
spring semester for admission in the fall of each year.
Competency/Prerequisite Requirements
Applicants must have either a baccalaureate degree
with a major in psychology or a baccalaureate degree
and completion of undergraduate psychology courses in
statistics and research methods, and four additional
upper division courses (12 semester hours) in
the core content areas of psychology.
The Master of Science degree program in Industrial/Organizational
Psychology is concerned with the application of psychological
principles to organizations. Major areas of emphasis include
selection and training of employees, applied theories of
organizational behavior including models of motivation, job
satisfaction, and productivity; test theory and construction;
assessment center technology; statistics and experimental design and
a variety of current topics.
Industrial/Organizational graduates are involved in many issues
of critical importance to society including fairness in the
selection and treatment of employees, the creation of work
environments that maximize the satisfaction and productivity of
employees, and
the study of technological influences on human performance.
Degree Requirements
The M.S. degree program in Industrial/Organizational
Psychology is a four-semester program for full-time students
with no summer course work; however, practicum placements and
thesis research may be completed in the summer. The program
consists of a minimum of 40 semester hours of work. The required
courses, which are scheduled
primarily in the evenings to accommodate working students,
are as follows:
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Academic Course Work 29 Semester Hours
INP 6215 Assessment Centers and Leadership 3 hours
INP 6317 Organizational Psychology and Motivation 3 hours
INP 6605 Training and Performance Appraisal 3 hours
INP 6937 Applied Problems in Industrial/Organizational
Psychology 3 hours
INP 6938 Job/Task Analysis 3 hours
INP 6939 Current Topics and Applied Problems in
Industrial/Organizational Psychology 3 hours
PSY 6216 Advanced Research Methods 4 hours
PSY 6308 Psychometric Theory 4 hours
PSY 6318 Applied Testing and Selection 3 hours
Practicum 3 Semester Hours
INP 6946 Industrial Psychology Practicum I 3 hours
Thesis 8 Semester Hours
PSY 6938 Research Planning Seminar I 1 hour
PSY 6939 Research Planning Seminar II 1 hour
PSY 6971 Thesis 6 hours
Minimum Hours Required for M.S. 40 Semester Hours
Comprehensive Examinations
All students in the Industrial/Organizational (l/O)
program must pass a qualifying examination, which is administered
in March of the second year and covers all course work to that point.
Practicum
Practicum assignments serve to provide the student with
experience in an applied setting while also aiding the
organization in which the practicum occurs to meet some
specific project need. Practicum possibilities generated
by the I/O faculty and students may
involve settings in private industry, federal, state, or
local government, educational institutions, or consulting firms.
Practicum assignments involve one semester commitments
ranging from 12 to 15 hours per week on the part of the
student. Depending on the nature of the assignment, this
time may be distributed in a variety of ways among the
organization, library, field work, etc.
For each practicum a meeting is held between the student,
the supervising faculty member, and a representative of
the organization in which the work will be accomplished.
Behavioral objectives are agreed upon, and it is
expected that the student will carry
out these objectives during the assigned time. Each
practicum placement is supervised by a faculty member;
the student is also responsible to the; person in the
organization where the work is occurring. Full-time
students are typically assigned practicum projects for
the fall or spring terms of their second year.
Treatise (Thesis - PSY 6971)
The I/O program requires that the student complete an
empirical research thesis with an oral defense.
The Psychology Department offers a Ph.D. in Psychology with two tracks.
One track, Clinical Psychology, emphasizes the ability of psychologists
to design, conduct, and apply clinical research in administration,
treatment, teaching, and supervision. The other track, Human Factors,
seeks to develop the capacity to design, conduct, and apply human
factors research in a variety of professional settings.
A Clinical Psychology doctoral track is offered to those with a
baccalaureate or master’s degree in psychology or an allied area.
Admission to the Ph.D. program is based on an overall assessment of an
applicant’s potential for successfully completing the program and making
a contribution to the discipline of Clinical Psychology.
The advent of managed care has resulted in significant changes in the
mental health care delivery system and the role of clinical psychologists
in that system. It is believed that Ph.D. psychologists will be utilized
less for the delivery of psychotherapy and more for performing
professional duties such as administration, development of programmatic
treatments, program evaluation, supervision, and research. Thus, there
is a need to change the training for the professional roles of the
clinical psychologist of the twenty-first century. The Ph.D. track in
Clinical Psychology is designed to respond to these changing roles by
inclusion of unique, niche course work and practica in the areas of
administration, supervision, treatment development, and teaching. In
combination with these unique emphases, traditional training in research
methods, experimental psychology, psychotherapy and psychological
assessment prepares students for their careers in the changing mental
health care field.
Consistent with the mission of a major metropolitan university, the
Clinical Psychology Ph.D. track at UCF takes advantage of, and builds
upon, a multitude of community partnerships. One specific example of
programmatic efforts to develop partnerships with community agencies
is our “clinic without walls.” This concept utilizes existing public
and private health service delivery resources in the Central Florida
area as training sites.
Accreditation by the American Psychological Association is not
immediately available to new programs. Therefore, this program, which
admitted its first students in the fall of 1998, is not yet accredited.
However, the Department of Psychology will move toward full
accreditation of the Clinical Ph.D. as soon as possible.
Admissions
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required of all applicants. The
Psychology Subject Test portion of the GRE is not required. To be
considered for acceptance, all applicants must meet the university
minimum admission criteria of a quantitative-verbal score of 1000 on the
GRE or a GPA of at least 3.0 for the last 60 semester hours of attempted
work for the baccalaureate degree. Due to the competitive nature of the
application process (we receive many applications but can only accept a
small number of students each year), strong candidates are likely to meet
criteria that are more stringent than those listed here. Strong
candidates are also likely to have both research and fieldwork
experience. Students whose native language is not English will be
required to submit scores of at least 550 on the Test of English as a
Foreign Language (TOEFL).
Previous graduate work will be considered on a case-by-case basis
(including acceptance of a previously completed master’s thesis). A
maximum of 30 semester hours may be transferred for credit.
To be considered for admission, applicants must present in a single
packet to: Graduate Studies, University of Central Florida, P.O. Box
160112, Orlando, FL 32816-0112:
- A completed UCF graduate degree application form
- Evidence of successful completion of undergraduate course work
in statistics and general areas of psychology noted below
- Official scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE; taken
within the last five years)
- Completed transcripts showing a baccalaureate degree (and
master’s degree, if conferred) and grades for all undergraduate and
graduate course work
- A resume and written statement outlining the applicant’s
academic and professional goals
- Three letters of reference, with at least two furnished by
college or university professors who are acquainted with the
applicant
Application Deadlines
Fall admission only: February 1
A file of all requested material must be submitted by February 1.
Acceptance decisions are made only in the spring semester for admission
in the following fall of each year. A department admissions committee
reviews the applicants’ credentials and may invite a group of candidates
for an interview. Final selection is based on both paper credentials and
the interview, if held.
Competency/Prerequisite Requirements
Applicants must have either a baccalaureate degree with a major in
psychology or a baccalaureate degree and completion of undergraduate or
graduate courses in statistics/research methods, and six additional
upper division courses in core content areas of psychology (i.e.,
personality theories, abnormal psychology, learning, physiological
psychology, developmental psychology, social psychology).
Degree Requirements
The Clinical Ph.D. track is designed to be completed in five years and
includes a one-year predoctoral internship to be completed off-campus.
It is designed to be a full-time program, with some summer enrollment
expected. There are a total of 106 semester hours of courses, practica,
and research requirements in the track as detailed below. Courses are
presented in sequential fashion and students entering with a
baccalaureate degree will earn the M.S. degree enroute to the Ph.D. A
master’s thesis and a dissertati |
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