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U N I V E R S I T Y O F I L L I N O I S S P R I N G F I E L D Catalog 2013-2014 3

UIS AT A GLANCE 6

ABOUT UISThe Campus 7

The Learning Environment 7Public Affairs 7Mission Statement 7Vision Statement 8Governance and Accreditation 8Campus Policies 8

Academic Information forALL StudentsBasic Entrance Requirements & General AcademicInformation

Absence of Student Due to Religious Beliefs 9

English Language Proficiency 9Immunizations 9U of I Residency Status for Admission and Assessment

of Tuition 10Financial Assistance 10

Assessment 10Catalog Requirements 10Obtaining a Second Degree: Bachelors/Masters/

Doctorate 11 Academic Advising 11Student Classification 11Course Numbering System 11Tutorials 12Undergraduate Enrollment in Graduate Courses 12Undergraduate/Graduate Concurrent Enrollment 12Graduation Application 12Commencement 12Transcripts 12

Registration Procedures for ALL StudentsGrading and Grade Changes 13Grading Option Changes 13Credit/No Credit 13

Audit 12 Withdrawals 13

Academic Standards for ALL Students Academic Load 13 Academic Probation and Suspension 14Grade Point Average 14Grades/Grading 14Undergraduate Honors 15Deans List 15Grades Acceptable Toward Graduate Degrees 15Campus Graduation Grade Policy 15

Incomplete Work 15Repeating Courses 15

Academic Integrity 16Military Credit 16

Financial Assistance Information forALL StudentsVeterans 17Federal and State Financial Assistance Programs 17Institutional Programs 17

Application Procedures for Financial Assistance 18Critical Dates Affecting Financial Assistance 18Consequences of Complete Withdrawal for Aid Recipients 18Consequences of Unofficial Withdrawal for Aid Recipients 18Repeating Classes 19Conditional/Provisional Admission for Graduate

Programs 19Satisfactory Academic Progress for Undergraduate and

Graduate Students 19

ACADEMIC PROGRAMINFORMATION 20COLLEGE of BUSINESS and MANAGEMENT 21COLLEGE of EDUCATION and HUMAN SERVICES 22COLLEGE of LIBERAL ARTS and SCIENCES 24COLLEGE of PUBLIC AFFAIRS and

ADMINISTRATION 25

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

Academic Information forUndergraduate StudentsUndergraduate EducationGoals and Learning Outcomes for Baccalaureate

Education 27General Requirements: Bachelors Degree 27Minimum Academic Components and Credit Hours 28Time Limitation 28

Undergraduate Admission 28Freshmen Admission 28The Capital Scholars Honors Program 29Undergraduate Freshman Transfer Admission 29Undergraduate Transfer Admission 29Lower-division Courses Used for Degree Credit 30Community College Articulation and Transfer 30Illinois Articulation Initiative 30

Joint Admission Program and Partnership Agreements 30 Alternative Admission 30

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Graduate Academic Programs Accountancy 123Biology 125Business Administration 127Communication 129Computer Science 131Educational Leadership (also, Teacher Leadership) 133English 136Environmental Studies (also, Environmental Sciences) 138History 143Human Development Counseling 145Human Services 149Legal Studies 152Liberal and Integrative Studies 154Management Information Systems 156Political Science 158Public Administration 161Public Administration Doctorate Degree 163Public Affairs Reporting 166Public Health 167

Graduate Certificates for ALL CollegesCollege of Business and ManagementGraduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship 172Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management 172Graduate Certificate in Business Process Management 173Graduate Certificate in Digital Organizations 173Graduate Certificate in IT Project Management 174

College of Education and Human ServicesGraduate Certificate in English as a Second Language 174Graduate Certificate in Legal Aspects of Education 174Post Masters Certificate Concentrations

School Superintendent Endorsement 175Chief School Business Official Endorsement 176

State Certification ProgramPathway to the Principalship for National BoardCertified Teachers (NBCT) 176

Graduate Certificate in Alcohol and Substance Abuse 176Graduate Certificate in Management of Nonprofit

Organizations 176

College of Liberal Arts and ScienceGraduate Certificate in Information Assurance 177Graduate Certificate in Security Systems 177Graduate Certificate in Teaching English 177Graduate Certificate in Women and Gender Studies 178

College of Public Affairs and AdministrationGraduate Certificate in Geographic Information

Systems 179Graduate Certificate in Public Sector Labor Relations 179Graduate Certificate in Practical Politics 179Graduate Certificate in Community Planning 180Graduate Certificate in Management of Nonprofit

Organizations 180

Graduate Certificate in Public Administration with anInternational Perspective 180

Graduate Certificate in Public Sector Labor Relations 181Graduate Certificate in Community Health Education 182Graduate Certificate in Emergency Preparedness and

Homeland Security 182Graduate Certificate in Environmental Health 183Graduate Certificate in Environmental Risk Assessment 183Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology 183

University of Illinois

Organization 185Faculty 186

Index 192


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Graduate Programs

Catalog 2013-2014

Accountancy BiologyBusiness AdministrationCommunicationComputer ScienceEducational Leadership

(also, Teacher Leadership)EnglishEnvironmental Studies

(also, Environmental Sciences)History

Human Development Counseling Human ServicesLegal StudiesLiberal and Integrative StudiesManagement Information SystemsPolitical SciencePublic Administration (also Doctorate)Public Affairs Reporting Public Health

Graduate Certificates


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Graduate Education Masters Degree

A graduate student should develop intellectual autonomy within a chosen field and demonstrate the ability to analyze,synthesize, and evaluate relevant knowledge. The graduatestudent, furthermore, assumes some responsibility for increas-ing knowledge within the chosen field.

Graduate education assumes the acquisition of specificcontent knowledge, including recognition of the significantterminology, facts, theories, issues, findings, and generaliza-tions within the field of study. Graduate study also encom-passes comprehension of the intellectual history, methods of inquiry, and standards of judgment used in a given field.

Students should also grasp the ethical meanings of research in a discipline or a profession. A student receiving a masters degree will be able to:

Analyze ideas in a logical manner by breaking down

material into constituent parts, organizing ideas andrelationships between ideas, expressing these rela-tionships, recognizing unstated assumptions, distin-guishing facts from hypotheses, and distinguishing statements of cause from statements of effect;

Synthesize diverse ideas to form an integrated wholerelevant to a field of study by arranging and combin-ing elements and parts into patterns or structures.The parts to be integrated may, to the extent neces-sary, come from a variety of disciplines;

Make judgments about the value of relevant materi-al, including the appropriateness and adequacy of any qualitative and quantitative methods used in its

compilation, by employing a standard of internal orexternal appraisal. In evaluating the accuracy of a communication, a student will use an integration of theories, works of recognized excellence, facts andgeneralizations germane to a field; and

Convey ideas, feelings, and experiences throughscholarly writing and discussion with others. Thestudent will be able to develop a proposal or plan of

work that includes ways of testing hypotheses, ana-lyzing the factors involved, modifying the hypothe-ses based on new factors or considerations, and thenmaking generalizations based on findings. The stu-dent will then have the ability to communicate boththis process and subsequent findings to others.

Admission to Graduate StudyStudents who have earned a bachelors degree from a

regionally accredited college or university are eligible to apply for admission to masters-level study at UIS. Full admission tomasters studies may be granted to those who earned a bac-calaureate degree with a cumulative undergraduate gradepoint average of at least 2.50 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants mustalso have met all entrance requirements specific to the chosen

UIS program; some programs require higher cumulative gradepoint averages and/or prerequisites. Refer to the individualprograms for information on specific requirements. (A link toan overview of application requirements for all graduatedegree programs can be found at www.uis.edu/graduateeducation/degrees/index.html.)

Conditional admission may be granted to students withlower cumulative GPAs. Conditionally admitted studentsmust complete a certain number of semester hours at UIS(exclusive of prerequisites) with a grade point average of noless than 3.0. The program will specify which courses must becompleted on the Notice of Graduate Admission form.

All college/university transcripts, including verificationof the bachelors degree and transcripts of all graduate work taken beyond the bachelors degree must be submitted to theUIS Office of Admissions.

To receive maximum consideration for graduate admis-sion, applications should arrive at least three months beforethe beginning of the term in which the student plans to startcourse work. Some academic programs have earlier deadlines.

Application forms can be submitted online at www.uis.edu/admissions/applyNow.html. To request a paperapplication, you may call either (217) 206-4847 or toll free at(888) 977-4847, or you may write to

UIS Office of AdmissionsUniversity of Illinois SpringfieldOne University Plaza, MS UHB 1080Springfield, IL 62703-5407.

Admission to a Specific Masters Program Admission to graduate study is granted by the academicprogram, not by the UIS Office of Admissions. Each programhas established admission requirements that comply withcampus policy; these requirements may exceed the generalminimum requirements for admission. Some graduate pro-grams require scores from the Graduate Record Exam (GRE)or the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).

Applications are processed by both the degree program andthe UIS Office of Admissions they are submitted to the UISOffice of Admissions, and then forwarded to the studentsselected graduate degree program for processing. Refer to theGraduate Education website for more information on specif-ic program requirements.

Admission for International Students SeekingMasters Degrees

To be admitted to graduate study, international studentsmust have completed the equivalent of a bachelors degreeearned in the United States; bachelors degrees earned abroadmay or may not meet this requirement. Full admission tograduate study requires a minimum cumulative undergradu-ate grade point average equivalent to a U.S. GPA of 2.50 on

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116 Catalog 2013-2014 U N I V E R S I T Y O F I L L I N O I S S P R I N G F I E L D

a 4.0 scale. Applicants must also have met all entrancerequirements specified by their chosen UIS degree program.

An I-20 AB or DS 2019 (formerly called IAP 66) certificateof eligibility cannot be issued until the student has beenaccepted by a degree program and all required documentshave been received.

International students seeking admission to the Universi-ty of Illinois Springfield are encouraged to apply as early aspossible. The annual application deadline for the Graduate

Assistantship (GA) and Graduate Public Service Internship(GPSI) programs is March 15. In order to be considered for a GA or GPSI position, students must already be admitted to a UIS graduate program. Therefore, international students who

want to be considered for a GA or GPSI position are encour-aged to apply for admission into a UIS graduate program atleast nine months prior to the March 15 deadline.

Non-Degree Admission

Students who hold a bachelors degree may enroll forcourses at UIS as a non-degree seeking graduate student.These students will be asked to define their educational goalsbefore exceeding 12 semester hours. Non-degree students

who choose to become degree candidates must complete reg-ular admissions procedures, including acceptance into thechosen degree program.

When formal admission is granted, the course work com-pleted as a non-degree seeking student is evaluated by theintended academic program and may or may not apply toward that programs graduation requirements. UIS accepts a maximum of 12 semester hours of such credit toward a grad-uate degree. A non-degree declaration form must be on file for

continued enrollment as a non-degree student beyond 12hours. Non-degree students typically are not eligible forfinancial assistance.

Graduate Education Masters andRelated Information

UIS offers the following masters degree programs:

Accountancy (M.A.)Biology (M.S.)Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Communication (M.A.)Computer Science (M.S.)Educational Leadership (M.A.)English (M.A.)Environmental Sciences (M.S.)Environmental Studies (M.A.)History (M.A.)Human Development Counseling (M.A.)Human Services (M.A.)Legal Studies (M.A.)Liberal and Integrative Studies (M.A.)

Management Information Systems (M.S.)Political Science (M.A.)Public Administration (M.P.A.)Public Affairs Reporting (M.A.)Public Health (M.P.H.)Teacher Leadership (M.A.)

Graduate Certificates, Professional DevelopmentSequences, and Post-Masters Certificates represent courses of study that constitute less than a full graduate degree and pro-vide specialized knowledge and skills for the professional.

Students admitted to certificate and professionalsequence study must have a bachelors degree (in any major)and complete an application process through the UIS Officeof Admissions. It is also possible to pursue a certificate as a post-masters option. Admission decisions, advising, and cer-tification of completion are provided by the department thatsupervises these options. Course prerequisites may be waivedif the student can present evidence of advanced career experi-ence. Proficiency examination, transfer, and credit for priorlearning experience may not be used because of the limitednumber of courses required and the need for course contentto logically integrate. Grade requirements that must be metfor the graduate certificate to be awarded are specified by eachdepartment and are detailed in the information listed for thecertificate. For more information on the following programs,please refer to the Graduate Certificates for All Colleges sec-tion of this catalog.

UIS currently offers graduate certificates in:

Alcohol and Substance AbuseBusiness Process ManagementCommunity Health EducationCommunity Planning Digital OrganizationsEmergency Preparedness and Homeland SecurityEnglish as a Second LanguageEntrepreneurshipEnvironmental HealthEnvironmental Risk AssessmentEpidemiologyGeographic Information SystemsHuman Resource Management

Information AssuranceIT Project ManagementLaw for Human Services and Social WorkLegal Aspects of EducationManagement of Nonprofit OrganizationsPractical PoliticsPublic Administration with an International PerspectivePublic Sector Labor RelationsSystems SecurityTeaching English

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UIS currently offers a professional development sequence in:

Gerontology

UIS currently offers a post-masters certificate of advanced study in:

Educational Leadership

Options for the post-masters certification include: Chief School Business Official Superintendent Certificate

UIS currently offers a state certification program in:

Pathway to the Principalship for National Board Certi-fied Teachers (NBCT) this certification is offered through the Educational Leadership department

General RequirementsTo earn a masters degree from the University of Illinois

Springfield, students must: Earn the amount of graduate credit required by the

chosen academic program, all but 12 semester hoursof which must be earned at UIS.

Complete course work with a UIS institutionalgrade point average of at least 3.0 as well as a cumu-lative grade point average (including both institu-tional and transfer credit) of at least 3.0.

Complete the program closure requirements. Complete a graduation application and pay the

mandatory graduation application fee.Grades Acceptable Toward Masters Degrees

According to campus policy, masters degree studentsmay apply a maximum of eight hours of C grades (grades of C- or lower are not allowed) toward a degree, provided thateach hour of C is balanced by an hour of A and an approvedStudent Petition is on file in the Office of Records and Regis-tration. Individual academic programs may require a higherminimum grade for graduate credit, so graduate studentsshould check with their academic advisor and/or departmentregarding individual program requirements to determine if a grade of C is acceptable. Credit for courses in which grades

below C, including grades of C-, are earned will not counttoward masters degree requirements.

Doctoral students are expected to do scholarly work of high caliber. The DPA Program requires a cumulative gradepoint average of at least 3.0 and course grades no lower thanB (including incoming transfer courses). Grades of B- orlower will not count toward doctoral degree requirements. AllDPA courses must be taken with a standard letter grading option.

Closure Exercises and Continuous EnrollmentRequirement

Masters degree candidates are required to complete a clo-sure exercise demonstrating mastery of some area within theirmajor field of study. The exact nature and format of theseexercises including theses, projects, and capstone courses are determined by individual programs, but all of them musthave an identifiable academic focus and must include a writ-ten component.

UIS has a continuous enrollment policy which states thatonce the student begins a closure exercise, (s)he must contin-ue to enroll in the closure exercise each fall and spring semes-ter until the exercise is complete, including semesters in whichthe student stops out of other courses. Enrollment in thesummer semester is not required unless mandated by the stu-dents academic program. If a leave of absence is granted for a current or future semester, the student will be exempt fromthis requirement for that semester.

Graduate Internships and ExperientialLearning

Experiential learning is an integral part of graduate edu-cation at UIS. Internships are offered through the GraduatePublic Service Internship Program as well as many academicprograms. Additional information may be obtained from pro-gram faculty. UIS also provides a variety of paid internshipopportunities in Illinois government agencies and on campus,as well as graduate assistantships.

Research at the University of IllinoisSpringfield

Conventional research opportunities are available to stu-dents in most academic programs. In addition, UIS offersunique opportunities for applied research that emphasizecoordinated, interdisciplinary approaches to problem solving,training, and communication.

Time Limitation All graduate credit earned at UIS to be applied toward

the completion of a masters degree must be taken within six consecutive years of the first graduate course taken at UIS inpursuit of that degree. This does not include transfer creditearned before the first term of graduate enrollment, creditgranted for prior learning, and prerequisites; however, it doesinclude closure requirements. Exceptions may be granted by degree programs on a case-by-case basis, and programs may also grant leaves of absence.

Transfer Credit at the Masters LevelResidency Requirement : UIS may accept up to 12

semester hours of graduate-level work completed at otheraccredited institutions. However, only hours earned with a grade of B or better and accepted by the program will also beaccepted by UIS (grades of B- or lower will not be accepted).


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Request to transfer credit for courses bearing a grade such asP (pass) or CR (credit) must be supported by certificationfrom the institution or instructor that the work was of at leastB quality.

Time Limit on Transfer Credit : All transfer credit to beapplied to a masters degree must have been earned within fiveyears of the first graduate course taken at UIS in pursuit of that degree. Exceptions may be granted by programs on a case-by-case basis.


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ate Council and the Dean of the Library, or their designees.Upon final approval, a hard copy of the dissertation shall behoused in University Archives. An electronic copy may besubmitted and made available through an approved onlinerepository in accordance with UIS procedures and exceptionsfor restricting availability to external parties.

The dissertation closure exercises must also have an oralcomponent in defense of the written component.

Approval by the dissertation committee members shallindicate passing of the dissertation closure exercises. The com-mittee determination on substantive quality and acceptability of the dissertation is final. The student may appeal a negativecommittee decision only based on procedural issues. Theappeal is made to the Dean of Public Affairs and Administra-tion.

Dissertation Committee All dissertation closure exercises must be approved by a

Dissertation Closure Committee that will consist of at leastthree fulltime (at the time the committee is constituted) fac-ulty. The three faculty members shall meet the criteria of grad-uate faculty within the College of Public Affairs and Admin-istration and include the students dissertation advisor andtwo or more additional faculty members. One of the faculty members must be appointed by the Dean of the College of Public Affairs and Administration after consultation with theclosure advisor. (The deans representative shall serve the pri-mary purpose of ensuring that the closure process is main-tained. In addition, the deans representative may serve to pro-vide additional disciplinary expertise important to the advis-ing and review of the students dissertation.) In consultation

with the dissertation advisor, a student may request addition-al committee members from within or outside the university representing disciplinary expertise important to advising thestudent on dissertation research.

Membership in the Dissertation Committee shall be forthe entire dissertation process. A faculty committee membermay become emeritus, move into an administrative position,or leave employment of the university and retain membershipon the committee with the approval of the MPA program andthe Dean of the College of Public Affairs and Administration.It is recognized that there may be circumstances meriting changes in the Dissertation Committee. Requested member-ship changes shall be made in writing to the MPA chair. Final

committee membership and/or changes in membership shallbe approved by the CPAA Dean.

Dissertation Closure Approval FormsThe Dissertation Closure Approval Form documents that

the dissertation has been successfully completed by the stu-dent. The Closure Committee appropriate to the dissertationclosure shall be documented on the Dissertation Closure

Approval Form. Collectively, the committee members shalldetermine the quality of the dissertation and determine

whether the dissertation has been satisfactorily completed.Signatures required include:

Dissertation work The Dissertation ClosureCommittee is constituted to approve the disserta-tion closure exercise in both its initial and develop-mental stage and in its final form. The develop-mental work must be approved in writing by theDissertation Closure Committee which shall meetprior to action. When all elements of the disserta-tion closure exercise have been satisfactorily com-pleted, each member of the committee shall signthe Dissertation Closure Approval Form which isattached to the written portion of the closure exer-cise and submitted for archiving.

The committee-signed Dissertation Closure Approval Form shall then be processed administra-tively through the chair of the Public Administra-tion program with the chair verifying that the formis completed accurately.

The written dissertation, along with the Disserta-tion Closure Approval Form signed by the commit-tee and the MPA chair, shall then be sent to theCollege of Public Affairs and AdministrationDeans Office. Once that review is complete, thedocuments are sent to the Associate Vice Chancel-lor for Graduate Education and Research, orhis/her designee, for final review of compliance

with university dissertation copy standards. Thedissertation is then sent to University Archives, anda copy of the Dissertation Closure Approval Form

is forwarded to the UIS Office of Records and Reg-istration for final processing.

Doctoral Closure and Continuous EnrollmentRequirement

Doctoral degree candidates are required to complete a dissertation closure exercise.

UIS has a continuous enrollment policy which states thatonce the student begins a dissertation closure exercise, (s)hemust continue to enroll in the closure exercise each fall andspring semester until the exercise is complete, including semesters in which the student stops out of other courses.Enrollment in the summer semester is not required unless

mandated by the students academic program. If a leave of absence is granted for a current or future semester, the student

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UIS provides or coordinates many paid internshipopportunities and scholarships for graduate students. Some of these are described below. For additional information onmerit and need-based financial assistance for graduate andundergraduate students, refer to the section in this catalog entitled Financial Assistance for ALL Students.

Graduate Assistantship (GA) ProgramThe University of Illinois Springfield awards more than

seventy graduate assistantships to qualified students each year.The program is highly competitive and is designed (1) torecruit outstanding and promising students to graduate study,

with special attention to access and equal opportunity policies,

(2) to provided graduate-level learning experiences through a supervised assignment, (3) to provide support that enables stu-dents to complete their graduate degree on time, and (4) toprovide UIS with limited support services in selected programsand areas. Assistantships are categorized into four types: Grad-uate Assistantships, Graduate Teaching Assistantships, Gradu-ate Research Assistantships, and Pre-professional Graduate

Assistantships. Preference will be given to students who havenot previously received a masters degree. The annual applica-tion deadline isMarch 15 . In order to be eligible for consider-ation, applicants must be admitted, either fully or conditional-ly, into a UIS graduate degree program. To facilitate file com-pletion and admission, applicants are strongly encouraged to

initiate the application process at least two months prior to thegraduate assistantship application deadline. Files completedafter March 15 will be added to the pool of eligible applicantsafter the first round selection process is completed.

Assistants receive a monthly stipend (taxable income)and work 20 hours per week during the academic year (pleaserefer to the GA website for monthly stipend amounts). Dur-ing each fall and/or spring semester assistants receive a tuitionand service fee waiver. Assistants serving at least one fullsemester during the regular academic year are eligible for a tuition and service fee waiver for up to six semester hours inthe subsequent summer term. The maximum tuition waiverfor the academic year is 30 hours.

For more information, including complete applicationinstructions and to complete the online application, pleasevisit the GA web site at www.uis.edu/graduateassistantships.

You may also contact the Graduate Assistantship Office via e-mail at [email protected], by telephone at (217) 206-6544, orvisit the office in PAC 518.

Graduate Public Service Internship (GPSI)Program

Located within the Center for State Policy and Leader-

ship, the Graduate Public Service Internship Program (GPSI)is ranked as one of Illinois premier governmental internshipprograms. For over 39 years this program has provided grad-uate students with the opportunity to simultaneously begin a professional career while earning a masters degree from theUniversity of Illinois Springfield. The program is open to stu-dents from all academic backgrounds, including those whohave already earned an advanced degree.

The program is comprised of a 21-month internshipplacement at a participating agency for full-time UIS gradu-ate students. During the academic year (August 16 - May 15),interns work 20 hours per week for a stipend of $1,100 permonth, while working full-time during the intervening sum-mer term (May 16 - August 15) for a stipend of $2,200 permonth. Additional benefits include nine credit hours of tuition waiver for the fall and spring terms, an optional four-hour tuition waiver for the summer term, $300 per fiscal yearfor professional development activities, and a $250 mandato-ry fee waiver for the fall and spring semesters.

GPSI is a competitive placement program; completing the application process does not guarantee a placement. Forfirst-round consideration, the deadline for file completion isMarch 15 . File completion means that the application,resume, educational goal statement, three reference letters,transcripts, and notice of graduate admission are on file in theGPSI office. Placements begin August 16. Applicants are

strongly encouraged to initiate the application process at leasttwo months prior to the GPSI application deadline.For additional information, including complete applica-

tion instructions, and to complete the online application, visitthe GPSI website at gpsi.uis.edu. You may also contact theOffice of Graduate Intern Programs by telephone at (217)206-6158, by e-mail at [email protected], or visit the officein BRK 475.

Illinois Legislative Staff Intern Program (ILSIP)Celebrating a 50 year history and recognized as one of

the top ten internship programs in the United States, theILSIP program provides graduate level applicants with a pre-professional experience working full-time with the Illinoislegislature. Benefits include a monthly stipend of $2,026along with 8 hours of graduate credit over the course of twosemesters. Tuition and fees, including student health insur-ance, are covered along with any textbooks required for theacademic seminar.

24 internship opportunities are offered either with one of four leadership staffs of the General Assembly or with the Illi-nois Legislative Research Unit. The program begins on August16 and continues through June 30 of the following year.

Graduate Assistantship (GA) ProgramGraduate Public Service Internship (GPSI) ProgramIllinois Legislative Staff Intern Program (ILSIP)Whitney M. Young (WMY) Graduate FellowshipPublic Affairs Reporting (PAR) Scholarships

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To be eligible, applicants must complete a baccalaureatedegree in any academic discipline prior to the start of theinternship and demonstrate a high-quality undergraduate aca-demic record. Applications are dueMarch 1 each year.

For materials and further information, contact the Illi-nois Legislative Staff Intern Program via telephone at (217)206-6579, via e-mail at [email protected], or visit the program

website at http://ilsip.uis.edu.

Whitney M. Young (WMY) FellowshipThis program is a memorial to the late Whitney M.

Young, Jr., former executive director of the National UrbanLeague, educator, and social activist. The program is aimed athelping the campus to achieve a rich and diverse educationalenvironment by increasing the opportunities in graduate edu-cation for highly self-motivated students who are underrepre-sented in graduate study at UIS. This includes but is not lim-ited to ethnic/racial minorities, first-generation college stu-

dents, and students from disadvantaged backgrounds. TheFellowship program is designed to complement graduate work with civic engagement in public affairs projects.

Fellows receive a monthly financial stipend of $1,100 forthe nine-month contract period, and a tuition waiver during the fall and spring semesters. Fellows may be eligible for a tuition waiver of up to six semester hours for one summersemester. Fellows must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0, as

well as fulfill all other requirements of the Fellowship Pro-gram. The annual application deadline isMarch 1 . For moreinformation, including complete application instructions,and to download a copy of the application, visit the WMY

web site at www.uis.edu/wmy.

You may also contact the Whitney M. Young FellowshipProgram via e-mail at [email protected], or by telephone at(217) 206-6544.

Public Affairs Reporting (PAR) ScholarshipsSeveral scholarship programs are earmarked for graduate

students in the public affairs reporting program. The annualawards are based on academic achievement, financial need,and potential for a career in journalism. They are the:

James E. Armstrong Scholarship established inmemory of the late publisher of theIllinois State Register and the Illinois State Journal , predecessorsof the State Journal-Register in Springfield.

Milton D. Friedland Communications Scholar-ship established in memory of the late founder andgeneral manager of WICS-TV, NewsChannel 20 inSpringfield, and former community relations asso-ciate for the campus.

Steven B. Hahn Reporting Scholarship estab-lished by his parents in his memory. Hahn was a legislative correspondent for theState Journal-Register and United Press International.

Robert P. Howard Scholarship , established by friends in memory of the late capitol correspondentfor the Chicago Tribune , and author of Illinois, AHistory of the Prairie State .

Douglas H. Pokorski Scholarship established by his family and friends in memory the veteranreporter who covered higher education and culturalaffairs for theState Journal-Register .

Illinois Legislative Correspondents Association(ILCA) / Miller and Heinecke Scholarship estab-lished in honor of Burnell A. Heinecke who was a former Chicago Sun-Times Statehouse correspon-dent and former president of the ILCA, the lateBill Miller who was the former director of the UISPAR program and a founding member of the Illi-nois News Broadcasters Association, and deceasedILCA members.

Thom M. Serafin Public Affairs Reports Scholar-ship made possible through a gift from ThomSerafin, a 1974 PAR graduate whose distinguishedcareer includes founding and serving as CEO of Serafin and Associates, Inc., serving as press secre-tary for several national-level political campaigns,serving on the Washington D.C. staff of U. S.Senator Alan Dixon, and most recently serving as a Chicago-based political and public relations con-sultant.

PAR Memorial Scholarship established by RobertSpringer and his wife, Barbara J. HipsmanSpringer, both graduates of the UIS PAR program,and professors at Kent State Universitys School of

Journalism and Mass Communication. Valerie Wiener Award made possible through a gift from Valerie Wiener, a member of the Nevada state senate and founder/CEO of her own consult-ing firm specializing in media relations, positioning strategies, and power presentations.

Vu Nguyen Scholarship established in memory of Vu Nguyen, a 2008 PAR graduate who served asan education reporter for theDaily Breeze in Tor-rance, CA.

Mary and Jim Beaumont Public Affairs Report-ing Scholarship established by Mary and JimBeaumont. Mary has a graduate degree in Commu-

nication from UIS and Jim has a graduate degree inPublic Affairs from UIS.

For more information, contact the Director of the Public Affairs Reporting program via telephone at (217) 206-7494,or by e-mail at [email protected]. You may also visit the PAR pro-gram web site at, www.uis.edu/publicaffairsreporting, or thePAR Scholarship web site at, www.uis.edu/development/opportunities/college/cpaa/publicaffairsreportinghych.html.


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THE MASTERS DEGREE

In addition to providing advanced studies in professionalaccountancy, the masters degree provides course work inresearch methods and related disciplines chosen by the studentbased on his or her objectives. The degree is largely taught inthe seminar and case study format, which serves to enhancecommunication and critical thinking skills. The masters degreeenables students to achieve professional careers in accountancy,as well as to assume leadership roles in both the public and pri-vate sectors. It also serves students who wish to meet the 150-hour requirement to sit for the CPA examination.

Graduate Learning Objectives After completing the Masters in Accountancy, graduates

will be able to: Have technical competency in financial accounting,

managerial accounting, tax accounting, accounting information systems, and auditing.

Be able to effectively analyze and solve problems andmake decisions in the functional areas of accounting.

Have effective business communication skills. Have a foundation for ethical reasoning and will

know the professional code of conduct for anaccountant, including the core values of integrity,objectivity, and independence.

Understand group dynamics, and be able to effec-tively work in teams.

Admission requirements Applicants must have taken the following course work:

introductory courses in financial and managerial accounting,college math through business calculus1, principles of eco-nomics (micro and macro), statistics, and computer applica-tions (recommended).

Students interested in sitting for the Illinois CPA exami-nation should be aware of the Illinois Board of Examinersrequirement of 24 hours of business courses. Further informa-tion about the exam can be found at http://www.illinois-cpa-exam.com.

Students can be admitted conditionally until all admis-sions requirements are met. Students receiving financial aidmust be fully admitted after one year in order to maintaintheir eligibility.

AdvisingNew students must contact the department for initial

advising to plan a program of study that satisfies degreerequirements and reflects their interests. Students are alsorequired to access the Degree Audit Reporting System(DARS) throughout their college career to verify that degreerequirements are being met. DARS is accessed from the UISOffice of Records and Registration website, www.uis.edu/registration/, and by selecting the Degree Audits option listedin the menu on the left.

Grading Policy

An overall GPA of 3.0 is required in degree-requiredcourses to earn the masters degree in Accountancy. Also,students must earn a grade of C (2.0) or better in all courses(grades of C- or lower will not be accepted).

NOTE: Students must also meet the guidelines definedin the UIS campus grade policy information (Grades

Acceptable Toward Masters Degrees) provided on page 117 inthe Academic Information for Masters Degree Studentssection of this catalog. Departmental grading policies areenhancements/clarifications to the UIS campus policy, notreplacements of the UIS campus grading policy.

Degree requirements (30 Hours)

Prerequisite CoursesThe following undergraduate Accountancy courses or

their equivalents are required prerequisites:

ACC 321, 322 and 324 Intermediate Financial Accounting I, II and III(or equivalent)

ACC 335 Accounting Information Systems (or equivalent)ACC 433 Intermediate Managerial Accounting (or equivalent)ACC 443 Federal Income Taxation (or equivalent)ACC 464 Auditing Concepts and Responsibilities (or equivalent)

An overall GPA of 2.70 in Accountancy prerequisitecourses is required for full admittance into the masters degreeprogram.

Core Courses (30 Hours)Required Accounting Courses (15 Hours)

ACC 511 Research and Analysis in Accounting 3ACC 523 Advanced Financial Accounting 3ACC 544 Advanced Corporation and Par tnership TaxationACC 563 Commercial Law I 3 HrACC 583 Accountancy Capstone 3 H

(continued)

College of Business and ManagementMaster of ArtsBachelor of Arts (see page 37)Undergraduate MinorACCOUNTANCY

www.uis.edu/accountancy Email: [email protected] Office Phone: (217) 206-6541 Office Location: UHB 4093

1Although the GMAT is not required for admission to the ACC MA program, MAT113 Business Calculus will be waived if proof of a GMAT score is provided whichreflects results above the 90th percentile in the quantitative section. The GMATmust have been taken within the last five years.


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Graduate Accountancy Electives (9-12 Hours)

Options include any 500-level ACC course except ACC 509.*

Graduate Business and Administrative Topics (3-6 Hours)

Options include any 500-level BUS, MGT, and/or MIS course, or any 500-level PAD

or HMS course approved by the ACC department.

*ACC 509 is a core requirement for the MBA program and is not accepted as meet-ing requirements toward the Accountancy graduate degree.

Masters ClosureStudents must satisfy all UIS requirements and complete

ACC 583 Accountancy Capstone. University policy requiresstudents who do not complete ACC 583 in one semester toenroll in ACC 584 Accountancy Capstone Continuing Enrollment (zero credit hours, one billable hour) each fall andspring semester until the capstone course requirements aremet.

Continuing Professional EducationThe UIS College of Business and Management is official-

ly recognized by the state of Illinois as a sponsor of continu-ing professional education (CPE) courses for accountants.Information about specific courses and CPE credit can beobtained by calling the Accountancy Department at (217)206-6541.


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College of Liberal Arts and SciencesMaster of ScienceBachelor of Science (see page 41)

Pre-Medical Concentration The Science of the Environment Concentration

Undergraduate MinorBIOLOGYwww.uis.edu/biology Email: [email protected] Office Phone: (217) 206-6630 Office Location: HSB 223

THE MASTERS DEGREE

The Biology MS curriculum is designed to prepare stu-dents for direct entry into various biological professions or forcontinuing on into Ph.D. or professional programs. Gradu-ates can pursue careers as lab technicians, researchers, environ-mental consultants, environmental educators, allied healthprofessionals, or high school or university biology instructors.

Admission Requirements Applicants are expected to have completed an undergrad-

uate degree in Biology or a closely related field with a mini-mum of 30 credit hours in science course work with at least20 credit hours of upper division Biology courses. Other sci-ence majors will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Gradesin science courses should be C or better (grades of C- or lower

will not be accepted towards the credit hour minimum). Applicants are also expected to: 1) have earned a cumu-

lative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; 2) submit a letter that dis-cusses academic and career goals including how their goals fit

with departmental specialties; and 3) submit two letters of recommendation to the Biology Department. In general stu-dents accepted to the program will be allowed to pursue eithera general degree or they can focus their studies in Molecular/

Cellular or Ecology/Evolutionary coursework. Conditionaladmission may be granted to students who have deficienciesin their academic backgrounds.

Accepted students will be assigned to an initial academicadvisor who may change as a research focus (thesis) or area of emphasis (non-thesis) is decided. Students interested in thethesis option must send an application to the faculty with

whom they want to do research; applications should be sub-mitted no later than the second week of the students secondsemester at UIS. Before the completion of the second semes-ter of course work, each thesis and non-thesis student mustdevelop a proposal and convene an advisory committee withthe assistance of his/her faculty advisor. Thesis and non-thesistrack students are required to defend their proposals by theend of the second semester in the program (proposals aredeveloped in BIO 503). Moreover, students in the thesis track

will have one year to show progress on their theses following their proposal defenses, otherwise they will be moved to theexam option. At the end of their first year, all graduate stu-dents will have an annual review with their advisor to assesstheir progress toward the masters degree.

Grade Policy A maximum of eight credit hours of C (2.0) grades are

applicable to the degree, provided they are balanced by eighthours of A grades. However, C (2.0) grades willnot be accept-ed for required courses, and C (2.0) grades taken in depart-ment-approved elective courses must be balanced by A gradesin department-approved courses only. Masters candidates areexpected to maintain a B (i.e., a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0) average, and those students who fall below that levelmay lose their candidacy.



Degree Requirements (36 Hours)

Core Requirements (16 Hours)

BIO 402 Biometrics, or equivalent (Spring Year 1) 4 HBIO 502 Biological Research and Policy I (Fall Year 1) 2BIO 503 Biological Research and Policy II (Spring Year 1) 2BIO 551 Advanced Cell Biology and Molecular Biology (Fall)BIO 571 Advanced Ecology and Evolution (Spring) 4 H

Closure Option (20 Hours)Select one of the following options to complete the remainin

20 hours of the degree program.

Thesis Option

BIO 585 Masters Thesis 8 Hrs.Biology approved electives 12 Hrs.*(Select electives from the Molecular and Cellular or Ecology and Evolutioegories listed below.)

Non-thesis Option

BIO 583 Closure Exam Preparation 4 Hrs.Biology approved electives 16 Hrs.*(Select electives from the Molecular and Cellular or Ecology and Evolutioegories listed below.)

* Approved electives can be taken across any of the cours-es listed in the Molecular and Cellular or Ecology and Evolu-tionary categories; however, a minimum of 8 credits need tobe taken in BIO prefix electives. Electives are grouped basedon area of emphasis for students wishing to specialize theircoursework in certain areas. BIO 585 credits cannot be usedas electives in the non-thesis option. Electives other than


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those listed in the categories may be approved only by writtenpermission of the academic advisor and program chair priorto enrollment.

Approved Elective Options

Molecular and Cellular Elective Options (Human HealthEmphasis)

BIO 410 Biology of Cancer; BIO 410 Embryology; BIO 410 Introduction to Bioinfor-matics; BIO 428 Human Disease; BIO 429 Human Physiology; BIO 448/CLS 448Introduction to Immunology; BIO 479 Evolution; BIO 510 Topics in Biology courses;BIO 561 Advanced Microbiology; CHE 415 Biochemistry*; CHE 416 Biochemistry II;CHE 421 Instrumental Analysis; CHE 433 Physiological Chemistry*; CLS 418 Bio-molecular Lab Methods*; CLS 447 Medical Mycology, Parasitology and Virology;MPH 511 Foundations of Epidemiology.

*Only 1 course can count towards degree from CHE 415/CHE 433/CLS 418.

Ecology and Evolutionary Elective Options(Environmental Emphasis)

BIO 410 Animal Behavior; BIO 410 Mammalogy; BIO 410 Ornithology; BIO 410Modeling Biological Systems; BIO 444 Aquatic Ecology; BIO 445 Biology of WaterPollution; BIO 446 Restoration Ecology; BIO 447 Global Change Ecology; BIO 462Conservation Biology; BIO 479 Evolution; BIO 510 Topics in Biology courses; BIO561 Advanced Microbiology: Microbial Ecology; CHE 421 Instrumental Analysis;CHE 431 Environmental Chemistry; ENS 404 Fundamentals of Geographic Informa-tion Systems; ENS 405 Remote Sensing; ENS 463 Our Changing Climate; ENS 468Environmental Geology; ENS 542 Ecosystems Management; MPH 449 Environmen-tal Toxicology.

Progressing Through the Degree

Course Offering ScheduleThese courses are only offered once a year as follows:

Fall CoursesBIO 502 (Biological Research and Policy I)BIO 551 (Advanced Cell Biology and Molecular Biology)

Spring CoursesBIO 402 (Biometrics)BIO 503 (Biological Research and Policy II)BIO 571 (Advanced Ecology and Evolution)

Course SequenceBIO 502 is taken during the first fall semester of gradu-

ate work followed by BIO 503 the second semester (spring).BIO 402 should be completed in the same semester that the

thesis proposal is approved (thesis option only). The thesis orexamination committee should be formed before the end of the second semester. For students selecting the non-thesisoption, BIO 583 should be taken the final semester when allother coursework has been completed and the student planson taking the Comprehensive Examination.

Annual Review At the end of each academic year, graduate students are

required to undergo an annual review of their status in theprogram. At this review they meet with their academic advi-

sor and discuss progress and timeline for completion of degree. Results of the review are placed in the students fileand communicated to the graduate committee and student.

Masters Closure

Thesis optionFor students selecting the thesis option, the closure activ-

ity is an oral presentation - open to faculty, students, andguests - of the written masters thesis. Each thesis begins witha proposal approved by the students masters committee, who

will determine if the thesis meets the standards of the profes-sion. Students must enroll for eight hours of credit for themasters thesis (BIO 585). The total number of hours may beaccrued in increments of two hours for the thesis. Campuspolicy requires that students be enrolled in at least one semes-ter hour of closure exercise credit for each semester after they have begun their graduate closure exercises until the thesis iscompleted. This means that if the thesis is not completed by the time eight hours in BIO 585 are accrued in continuing enrollment, the student must enroll in BIO 586 (zero credithours, one billable hour) each regular semester (fall andspring) until the thesis is complete. Additional informationand procedures for completing the masters closure exerciseare available in the Biology Graduate Student Handbook inthe department office.

Non-thesis optionThe closure activity for this option is a comprehensive

examination that will cover the course work the student hascompleted in fulfillment of the masters degree. Students whoselect this option must enroll in BIO 583 Closure ExamPreparation either during or following the semester when they complete the remainder of their course work. The examina-tion consists of both a written and an oral section, which areadministered at the end of the semester. An examination com-mittee will conduct the oral examination, and will consist of two faculty members from the Biology Department, and a faculty member outside the department appointed by theDean. The examination will be offered twice a year in the last

week of the spring and fall semesters. A summer exam may beimplemented if there is sufficient demand. To pass this com-prehensive examination, the student will need to obtain a grade of B (3.0) or higher on both the written and the oral

exams (grades of B- or lower will not be accepted). In theevent that a student fails his/her first comprehensive examina-tion, s/he will be given a second, final opportunity to pass thisexam. Campus policy requires that students be enrolled in atleast one semester hour of closure exercise credit for eachsemester after they have begun their graduate closure exercis-es until the degree is completed. This means that if the examis not passed with the completion of 4 credit hours of BIO583, the student must enroll in BIO 584 (zero credit hours,one billable hour) each regular semester (fall and spring) untilthe exam is passed.


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BUSINESSADMINISTRATION MBAwww.uis.edu/mba Email: [email protected] Office Phone: (217) 206-7920 Office Location: UHB 4049

THE MASTERS DEGREE

Departmental goals and objectives

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a pro-fessional graduate degree for individuals who aspire to posi-tions of significant managerial and leadership responsibilitiesin organizations. The goals of the degree are: 1) to introducestudents to contemporary managerial theory and practice; 2)to strengthen analysis, problem solving, and leadership skills;and 3) to provide a basis for lifelong growth and developmentas professional managers.

Consistent with the career aspirations of our students,the MBA curriculum focuses on four objectives. Studentsshall:

1) Understand key concepts and contemporary man-agement theory and practice in the functional areasof business, including accounting, finance, informa-tion systems, marketing, operations management,organizational behavior, and research methods;

2) Understand the importance and demonstrate the useof cross-functional approaches to solving organiza-tional problems;

3) Demonstrate disciplined managerial skills, including analysis, planning, and implementation, while con-sidering the impacts of technology, globalization,emerging markets, and diversity in organizations;

4) Build a foundation for constructive assessment andexercise of leadership, decision-making, team man-agement, power, and communication skills.

Admission Requirements Admission is granted by the department faculty on the

basis of an evaluation of an applicants complete file. To apply for admission, an applicant must submit the following itemsto the UIS Office of Admissions: 1) UIS application for grad-uate admission, with fee; 2) official GMAT scores or evidenceof substantial supervisory experience and managerial respon-sibility; 3) official transcripts from every college or university attended, with documentation of degrees earned; 4) a currentresume; 5) reference letters from three people who are in a position to judge the applicants potential for success in grad-uate work; and 6) a single-spaced application essay of no more

than two pages. The essay should outline the applicants rea-sons for considering the degree, how the MBA degree fits in

with his/her personal objectives and short- and long-termgoals, as well as any other information that demonstrates theapplicants potential for successful completion of the degree.

AdvisingNew students must contact the department office for ini-

tial advising to plan a program of study that reflects theirinterests and satisfies degree requirements. All students arestrongly encouraged to consult an academic advisor beforeenrolling in coursework for any academic term.

Grading PolicyTo be eligible to graduate with a Masters in Business

Administration degree, a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better isrequired for all MBA core and elective course work (36 totalcredit hours).


Acceptable Toward Masters Degrees) provided on page 117 in

the Academic Information for Masters Degree Studentssection of this catalog. Departmental grading policies areenhancements/clarifications to the UIS campus policy, notreplacements of the UIS campus grading policy.

Degree Requirements (36 Hours)Required courses for the MBA degree include comple-

tion of prerequisite course work typically covered in under-graduate business courses (or their equivalents) and at least 36hours of core coursework and electives covering advancedbusiness topics, issues, and applications.

Prerequisite Courses (8 Hours)

ACC 311 Administrative Uses of Accounting (or equivalent) ECO 315 Economics for Administration (or equivalent) (Each completed with a grade of C- or better.)

Core Courses (24 Hours)

BUS 501 Business Perspectives* 3 HrACC 509 Management Accounting 3 HMIS 525 Information Technology Management 3 HBUS 502 Managerial Finance 3 Hr

College of Business and ManagementMaster of ArtsBachelor of Arts (3 concentration options) (see page 44)

BBA ComprehensiveBBA Management ConcentrationBBA Marketing Concentration

Undergraduate Minors (3) (see pages 47 and 48)Business AdministrationManagementMarketing


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BUS 512 Marketing Management 3 Hrs.BUS 522 Production and Operations Management 3 Hrs.BUS 541 Organizational Behavior 3 Hrs.BUS 583 Business Strategy** 3 Hrs.

Elective Courses (12 Hours)Elective courses (4) *** 12 Hrs.

*Must be taken during students first semester of core course work.

** Preferably taken during students final semester of course work, and all corecourse work must be completed.

*** At least three electives must be from the College of Business and Management(ACC/BUS//MGT/MIS). One elective may be from another college but must begraduate-level (500) course work. Any elective from another college requires aStudent Petition. MIS 513 is not an acceptable elective.

Masters ClosureStudents must complete BUS 583 at UIS with a grade of

B (3.0) or better (a grade of B- or lower is not acceptable inthis course).

BUS 583 is the graduate closure course consistent withcampus policy on completion of a masters degree. This poli-cy requires that students not completing BUS 583 must enrollin BUS 584 (zero credit hours, one hour billable) each regu-lar semester (fall/spring) until the course requirements aremet.


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College of Liberal Arts and SciencesMaster of ArtsBachelor of Arts (see page 57)Undergraduate MinorCOMMUNICATION

www.uis.edu/communication Email: [email protected] Office Phone: (217) 206-6790 Office Location: UHB 3010

THE MASTERS DEGREE

The graduate program in Communication has two mainobjectives: 1) to guide students in an intensive exploration of the structure and function of communication, and 2) to edu-cate students in the methods and theory of communicationinquiry.

Although 400-level courses are open to both B.A andM.A. candidates, graduate students enrolled in 400-levelcourses should expect more stringent grading standardsand/or more assignments (and perhaps differently structuredassignments) than undergraduates enrolled in the same cours-

es.

Admission RequirementsFor admission to the M.A. degree, the student must:

have a bachelors degree or equivalent; have two letters of rec-ommendation, including one from an academic source, sentto the Communication department; submit a one- to two-page personal statement of purpose to the Communicationdepartment; and pass the departments graduate admission

writing examination. The department reserves the right torequire additional course work where deficiencies are indicat-ed. A student must have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or greater (on a 4.0 scale) for regular admission to thedegree. Students with cumulative GPAs slightly below 3.0may file a Student Petition Form with the Communicationdepartment for possible conditional admission and shouldcontact the department for details. Students who are requiredto take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)examination must achieve a score of 580 or above on thepaper test or the equivalent on the computer-based test to beadmitted. The Communication department strongly recom-mends graduate students begin their studies in the fall semes-ter. Applications for the fall semester must be received by March 1 of the previous spring for full consideration. Gradu-ate students may be admitted on a limited basis for the spring semester; the deadline for spring applications is October 1 of the previous fall term.

AdvisingIt is recommended that each new graduate student

should consult with a faculty advisor before initial registra-tion. Academic advisors work with students to develop a ten-tative course of study based on department requirements andon the students personal interests.

Grading PolicyNo grade below B- in a Communication course may be

applied toward the degree, and students who do not maintaina cumulative 3.0 GPA will be placed on academic probation.Communication courses to be counted toward the degreerequirements may not be taken on a CR/NC basis except forCOM 501.


Required CoursesStudents must complete department-required courses

(COM 501, COM 504, and COM 506) at UIS to graduate.No waivers or substitutions are accepted. Courses with a 300course prefix number that advisors require of graduate stu-dents as prerequisites must be passed with a minimum gradeof B (grades of B- or lower will not be accepted). Hoursearned as prerequisites may not be counted toward the grad-uate degree.

All Communication M.A. candidates are required tocomplete at least 36 hours of graduate study in communica-tion, including at least three 500-level graduate seminars.Graduate seminars are numbered 514 through 580.

No more than eight semester hours of graduate-levelcourses may be taken before taking COM 504 which is

offered only in the fall semester. A student may not register forCOM 501 Closure Experience until (s)he has registered forCOM 506. COM 506 is offered only in the spring semester.

Core Requirements

COM 504 Introduction to Graduate Study in Communication 4 COM 506 Research Methods in Communication 4 H500-level graduate seminars in Communication 12 HrsGraduate-level COM courses (400- or 500-level) 12 HrElective (400- or 500-level) 4 Hrs.*COM 501 Closure Experience (minimum) 4 Hr

*If an elective is outside of Communication, it must be approved by stude

tion with the Communication Department.

Additional courses may be required by the advisor, withdepartment approval, in order to meet deficiencies. COM599 Tutorial credit may not be used to satisfy the 500-levelseminar requirement.

Important Course InformationCourse Repetition: COM 570 and 580 may be taken for

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each time. No more than six semester hours of credit forCOM 499 and COM 599 (tutorials) will be accepted for thedegree. All other Communication courses may be repeated forgrade improvement only once.

Course Offerings: Cross-listed courses may be acceptedfor the major. Students should be careful to register for thecourse with the appropriate department prefix (COM) toensure that credit is received. Other courses may be acceptedtoward the major only through student petition with theCommunication Department.

Masters ClosureIn accordance with campus requirements, all graduate

students must complete a closure experience (COM 501)consisting of one of the following: a thesis, a project, or com-prehensive exams. The proposed thesis or project must beapproved by a faculty committee before it is started. Studentsmust have completed a minimum of 32 (preferably 36) cred-

it hours to be eligible for comprehensive exams. Students

write comprehensive exams over five areas during a two-day period. Comprehensive exams will be offered once every semester at a regularly scheduled time. More specific guide-lines on any of the three options listed above are availablefrom the Communication Department or from COM facul-ty.

Students must enroll for a total of four hours credit in theclosure experience; however, they may accrue the total inincrements. Campus policy requires that students be enrolledin at least one semester hour of closure experience for each falland spring semester after they have begun their graduate clo-sure exercise until that exercise is completed. For Communi-cation students, this means that if the closure experience (the-sis/project/comprehensive exams) has not been completed by the end of four continuous credit hours of enrollment inCOM 501, students must register for COM 502 ClosureExperience Continuing Enrollment (zero credit hours, onebillable hour) each regular semester (excluding summerterms) until the closure experience is completed.


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THE MASTERS DEGREEThe M.S. degree in Computer Science is offered in an

on-campus and an online format. The online Computer Sci-ence graduate curriculum has the same requirements as theon-campus curriculum, allowing students to actively partici-pate in dynamic, diverse, and interactive online learning com-munities and to complete their degrees on their own time via the Internet. The online format enables them to completecoursework using the latest networked information technolo-gies for increased interaction with educational resources, advi-sors, and materials. Applicants to the online M.S. degree are

accepted each fall semester. The Computer Science Depart-ment may, at its own discretion, accept new students in othersemesters, and may consider accepting students under condi-tional admission, thereby allowing students whose baccalaure-ate degrees are in disciplines other than Computer Science tocomplete program entrance requirements during spring andfall terms.

Admission RequirementsThe Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is no longer

required. Applicants must submit a complete set of official,undergraduate transcripts signifying graduation from anaccredited university. Each official transcript must be received

by the UIS Office of Admissions in an envelope sealed by theissuing institution. For full admission, a minimum under-graduate grade-point average of 2.70 on a 4.0 scale isrequired. Students whose native language is not English mustmeet the Basic Entrance Requirements for English LanguageProficiency. Applicants must fulfill all entrance requirementsprior to full admission. Applicants who do not meet allentrance requirements may be granted conditional admission;however, the department prefers that the Java programming and mathematics requirements are already met. Grades of B-or better must be earned in all courses taken while on condi-tional admission. Full admission is required before the stu-dent can continue beyond their initial 12 hours of masterslevel courses in the CSC curriculum. Some entrance require-ments may be waived for students who can provide evidenceof advanced career experience.

AdvisingOn acceptance, students are assigned a member of the

Computer Science faculty to serve as their academic advisor.Before registering for the first time, the student should discussan appropriate course of study with their academic advisor.

Grading PolicyStudents must earn a grade of B- or better in all courses

that apply toward the degree, and a cumulative 3.0 gradepoint average is required to graduate. In addition, graduatestudents who do not maintain a 3.0 grade point average willbe placed on academic probation according to campus policy.Graduate students enrolled in 400-level courses should expectmore stringent grading standards and/or additional assign-ments. Courses taken on a CR/NC basis will not counttoward the degree.


Prerequisite Courses Applicants are expected to have completed a program of

study similar to that required for a bachelors degree in Com-puter Science. Candidates who lack proper undergraduatebackground or who do not have an undergraduate minimumgrade point average of 2.70 may be conditionally admitted tothe program and must demonstrate competency by success-fully completing specified prerequisite courses. The depart-ment prefers that the Java programming and mathematicsrequirements are already met. Remaining prerequisite coursesmay be taken at UIS or equivalent courses may be taken else-

where. These courses will not count toward the graduate

degree and must be completed before admission is granted.

MAT 114 Finite Mathematics and Its ApplicationsorMAT 302 Discrete Mathematics 4 Hr

MAT 113 Business CalculusorMAT 115 Calculus I 4 Hrs.

MAT 121 Applied Statistics 3 HrsCSC 225 Computer Programming Concepts I 3 CSC 275 Computer Programming Concepts II 3CSC 376 Computer Organization 4 HCSC 385 Data Structures and Algorithms 4 HCSC 388 Programming Languages 4 HrCSC 389 Introduction to Operating Systems 4 H

Core Courses (32 Hours)Students must complete 32 hours of approved courses.

No more than 12 hours of graduate level course work may betaken before a student is fully admitted to the program.Course work must include: 1) 28 hours of CSC electivesapproved by the students academic advisor (at least 16 hoursmust be at the 500-level); and 2) 4 hours of CSC 540 Grad-uate Research Seminar.

College of Liberal Arts and SciencesMaster of ScienceGradu ate Certificates 2 ( see page 177)Bachelor of Science (see page 59)Under graduate MinorCOMPUTER SCIENCE

csc.uis.edu Email: [email protected] Office Phone: (217) 206-6770 Office Location: UHB 3100


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Masters ClosureComputer Science graduate students must complete a

comprehensive closure exercise to demonstrate an ability toformulate, investigate, analyze, and report results on a prob-lem in writing and orally. Computer Science masters degreecandidates are expected to fulfill the campus closure require-ment by earning a grade of B- or better in CSC 540 Gradu-ate Research Seminar. Students who have not made satisfac-to.ry progress in CSC 540 will be assigned a grade lower thanB- and will have to re-register and re-take the course. Students

who have made satisfactory progress in CSC 540, but whohave not completed the final course documents can petitionthe department to complete the remaining documents by enrolling in CSC 541 Graduate Research Seminar Continu-ing Enrollment (zero credit hours, one billable hour) each falland spring semester until the final course documents are com-pleted.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATES

The Computer Science Department offers a GraduateCertificate in Systems Security and a Graduate Certificate inInformation Assurance. Please refer to the Graduate Certifi-cate for All Colleges section of this catalog and review thecertificates listed under the College of Liberal Arts and Sci-ences heading.


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The purpose of the Educational Leadership Department isto prepare collaborative, proactive educational leaders commit-ted to improving the quality of leadership in a variety of orga-nizational contexts. This is achieved by assuming leadershippositions or roles within educational organizations and class-rooms, engaging in scholarly inquiry about school and class-room leadership, meeting state and national standards andschool reform initiatives, as well as improving practices withineducational arenas.

The Educational Leadership Department is characterizedby an integration of a wide variety of scholarly and clinicalactivities oriented toward practical application of intellectual,democratic, and ethical aspects of school and classroom leader-ship. These include formal courses, clinical experiences,research, and the masters closure activities. Educational Lead-ership offers two masters degrees: Educational Leadership andTeacher Leadership (online).

The Educational Leadership Department also offers a

post-masters certificate leading to a superintendents endorse-ment and/or a Chief School Business Officials endorsement.The post-masters courses are offered on a cohort basis, with a group of students going through the set sequence of coursestogether.

MASTER of ARTS in EDUCATIONALLEADERSHIP

The M.A. in Educational Leadership is designed to meetthe professional growth and professional development needsof Illinois educators. The EDL concentration provides for a carefully planned set of experiences designed to develop theknowledge, skills, and competencies needed for elementary and secondary administrative leadership positions. Courses inthe program are appropriate for classroom teachers, StateBoard of Education personnel, central administrative staff,and school board members.

The curriculum provides an opportunity to obtain theM.A. in Educational Leadership, as well as an option to fulfillstate requirements for the principal endorsement. The mas-ters degree requires the completion of 36 semester hours of course work, including 32 semester hours of EDL courses

Admission RequirementsStudents must apply to UIS before it is possible to enroll

in courses. To be eligible for full admission to the Education-al Leadership Program, a student must have completed a bachelors degree with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0or better on a 4.0 scale, have a valid Illinois Teaching Certifi-cate, and a minimum of two years of successful teaching expe-rience upon entry.

A portfolio must be submitted and approved before theinterview phase of the admissions process will be scheduled.The portfolio must contain a letter of recommendation fromthe applicants employer (school district) and documents illus-trating current leadership activities and skills, illustrations of using data to solve problems, and strategies used to improvestudent achievement. A current resume and copy of the appli-cants ISBE teaching certificate must be included.

A student can be conditionally admitted if the cumula-tive GPA is between 2.50 and 3.0. If admitted conditionally

for deficiencies in the portfolio, those deficiencies should beaddressed and the portfolio resubmitted within 30 days tocontinue the admission process. Conditional admissionmeans that the student must achieve a GPA of 3.0 or better inthe first eight hours of course work in the EDL program. If a student achieves the required GPA within those first eighthours, he or she will be fully admitted to the program. Pleasenote that students admitted conditionally who are receiving financial assistance must be fully admitted after one calendaryear in order to retain financial aid eligibility. Transfer creditis evaluated on a course-by-course basis with the faculty advi-sor and approval of the EDL chair.

Applicants working toward a principal endorsementmust hold a valid state-issued teaching certificate. A photo-copy of the certificate should be submitted at the time of application to the EDL Program. All admission materialsmust be received before June 15 for admission to the Educa-tional Leadership masters degree program for the fall semes-ter, before November 15 for the spring semester, and before

April 1 for the summer session. Late applications will be con-sidered for the following semester.

If a candidate is denied admission at the interview level,(s)he may reapply after one semester. Candidates who are notadmitted to the program may select or be counseled into

College of Education and Human Services

Master of Arts in Educational LeadershipMaster of Arts in Teacher Leadership (online)Graduate Certificates 2 (see page 174-175)Post-Masters Certificates 1 certificate/3 options (see page 175-176)

EDUCATIONALLEADERSHIPwww.uis.edu/edl Email: [email protected] Office Phone: (217) 206-6306 Office Location: BRK 377or www.uis.edu/mtl or [email protected] or (217) 206-7516

In accordance with IBHE requirements, students admitted before the fall 2012semester to the EDL graduate degree program must complete all degreerequirements by the end of the summer 2014 semester. Students should refer totheir catalog and speak with the EDL program if there are questions.

Students admitted to EDL during the fall 2012, spring 2013, or summsemesters will have their official catalog administratively changed to thecatalog by the EDL Program and will be required to follow the degree reqoutlined below.

Students admitted to EDL for the fall 2013, spring 2014, or summer 20ters will follow the degree requirements outlined below.

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other degree programs offered by the department and/orother programs offered at UIS.

Advising A student is assigned an academic advisor when he or she

is admitted to the EDL Program. The student is expected tocontact the academic advisor during the first semester of enrollment. The academic advisor will assist the student inplanning his/her program of study and is also available to pro-vide career counseling.

Grading Policy A passing grade in an EDL course is considered to be B

or above. A failing grade is given for work below that level.Grades of C awarded during the effective period of this cata-log will be counted, provided that an equal or greater numberof A credits are earned in EDL courses (grades of C- or lower

will not be accepted). However, no more than eight hours of

C grades will be accepted.NOTE: Students must also meet the guidelines definedin the UIS campus grade policy information (Grades


Communication and Library SkillsOral and written communication skills are practiced and

evaluated in most EDL courses. Satisfactory completion of the masters closure activities fulfills the UIS communicationskills requirement. Completion of EDL 505 Introduction toResearch or EDL 541 Educational Research Methods satisfiesthe library skills requirement.

Degree Requirements (36 Hours)The EDL masters degree requires completion of 36

semester hours. There are four core area requirements for theeducational leadership degree. These are:

Research

EDL 505 Introduction to Research 4 Hrs.


EDL 509 Organizational Dynamics 4 Hrs.

Curriculum

EDL 511 School Improvement 4 Hrs.

Other recommended certification requirements 12 Hrs.

Masters Closure

EDL 531 Capstone I* 2 Hrs.EDL 532 Capstone II 2 Hrs.

*Concurrent enrollment in EDL 526 is required.

Certification RequirementsIndividuals interested in obtaining administrative posi-

tions in Illinois public schools must be properly certified.General requirements established by the State LicensureBoard include a masters degree, two years of documentedsuccessful full-time teaching upon admission and four yearsof successful full-time teaching upon completion, 32 semes-ter hours of required graduate courses, which include intern-ship experiences. Applicants will also be required to completea portfolio and interview process. Courses required for thegeneral administrative certificate can be completed in the

ADL concentration. Detailed information about courserequirements is available from the program office. All stu-dents desiring Principal endorsement from the ISBE mustapply for admission to the endorsement program. Require-ments are a valid, completed masters degree or admission tothe Educational Leadership masters degree program. Intern-ship experiences are required for principal endorsement.

Internship RequirementsPrior to enrollment in the first of the internship courses,

candidates must successfully complete a specific set of required courses, meet the GPA requirement of the Universi-ty, pass the ISBE principals exam, turn in the PrincipalInternship Agreement for EDL 526 Principal Internship Iand EDL 527 Principal Internship II, and submit the Special

Approval Request Form for the EDL 526/527 and EDL531/532 courses.

Students seeking the principal certificate must complete24 hours of the following course work which includes EDL502, 503, 505, 511, 519, and 525 in order to be eligible to

apply for the Principal Internship courses (EDL 526 and527). Students are also required to complete and pass theISBE principals exam prior to applying for the internshipcourses. Please refer to the Illinois Licensure Testing System(ILTS) website for the testing schedule(http://www.il.nesinc.com).

The candidates school district will provide a letter thatassures that at the appropriate points in the internship they

will receive a placement as an intern in the district and willbe permitted to complete his/her internship experiences. Theletter from the district will be added to the portfolio toensure that if admitted to the EDL program, candidates willbe placement and, thus, the ability to complete field experi-ence and internship requirements.

Masters Closure All educational leadership degree candidates are required

to complete masters closure activities in order to graduate.EDL 531 Capstone I and EDL 532 Capstone II will be con-ducted during the internship experience at the school site.Students will work with an assigned capstone professor andInternship University Supervisor on this process.



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MASTER of ARTS in TEACHERLEADERSHIP (available online)

The M.A. in Teacher Leadership (MTL) is designedspecifically for teachers who wish to assume leadership roles

within and beyond the classroom but who are not interestedin obtaining an administrative certificate. It is conductedentirely online and is characterized by lectures, text reading,discussions, and projects, with emphasis on reflection, appli-cation, and writing. Courses include studies in teaching, lead-ership, research, curriculum/instruction, methodology, bestpractices, school improvement, technology use, and a mastersclosure project. Courses in MTL meet the requirement forteacher certificate renewal. The masters degree requires thecompletion of 40 semester credit hours of course work.

Admission RequirementsIn order to be admitted to the EDL Department and the

MTL degree program, students must apply to UIS. To be eli-gible for full admission to the Educational Leadership andTeacher Leadership program, a student must have completeda bachelors degree with a grade-point average of 3.0 or betteron a 4.0 scale. A student can be conditionally admitted if theGPA is between 2.50 and 3.0. Conditional admission meansthat the student must achieve a GPA of 3.0 or better in thefirst eight hours of course work in the EDL/MTL Program. If a student achieves the required GPA within those first eighthours, he or she will be fully admitted to the program. Trans-fer credit is evaluated on a course-by-course basis with the fac-ulty advisor and approval of the department chair.

While applicants for MTL should be active in some formof education, a teaching certificate is not required for admis-sion. Application for admission must be made to the UIScampus along with completion of a personal data form on theMTL website, and discussion of student needs and programrequirements with the coordinator or another assigned facul-ty advisor.

Advising Advising for MTL is conducted by the MTL coordinator

or another assigned faculty advisor. Initial advising must becompleted by the end of the students first semester. The fac-ulty advisor assists the student in planning his/her program of

studies and is also available to provide career counseling. Seeuis.edu/mtl for further details.

Grading Policy A passing grade in an MTL course is considered to be B

or above. A failing grade is given for work below that level.Grades of C awarded during the effective period of this cata-log will be counted provided that an equal or greater numberof A credits are earned in EDL courses (grades of C- or lower

will not be accepted). However, no more than eight hours of C grades will be accepted.

Degree Requirements (40 Hours)The MTL masters degree requires completion of 40

semester credit hours. There are four core area requirementsfor the teacher leadership degree. These are:

Research

EDL 541 Education Research Methods 4 H


EDL 585 Foundations of Teacher Leadership 4EDL 542 T eacher Leadership 4 Hr

Curriculum

EDL 543 Instructional Design 4 Hr

Masters Closure

EDL 586 MTL Capstone 4 Hr

Approved electives 20 Hrs.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATES,POST-MASTERS CERTIFICATECONCENTRATIONS, and STATECERTIFICATION PROGRAM

The Educational Leadership Department offers twograduate certificates and a post-masters certificate with twoconcentrations, as well as a state certification program. Formore information on the programs listed below, please go tothe Graduate Certificates for All Colleges section of this cat-alog, and reference the certificates detailed for the College of Education and Human Services.

Graduate Certificates

Graduate Certificate in English as a Second Language(20 Hours) available onlineGraduate Certificate in Legal Aspects of Educati

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