GraduateCatalog2018‐2019

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Table of Contents General Information Calendars ............................................................................................................................................................... 7 Western Michigan University Strategic Plan ......................................................................................................... 9 Graduate College ................................................................................................................................................. 18 Admission Procedures ....................................................................................................................................... 18

Degree Program Applicant, U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident ................................................. 18 Degree Program Applicant, International student ................................................................................. 19 Graduate Certificate Program Applicant ............................................................................................... 20 Non-degree Applicant ........................................................................................................................... 21

Academic Graduate Degree-Level Information .............................................................................................. 21 Admission Requirements ..................................................................................................................................... 21

Master’s Program Applicant ................................................................................................................. 22 Specialist Program Applicant ................................................................................................................ 22 Doctoral Program Applicant ................................................................................................................. 23 Graduate Certificate Program Applicant ............................................................................................... 23 Accelerated Graduate Degree Program Applicant ................................................................................ 24 Non-degree Applicant for Professional Certification ............................................................................ 24

Degree-Level Graduation Requirements ............................................................................................................. 25 Departmental Program Policies ............................................................................................................. 25 Non-degree Graduate Certificate ........................................................................................................... 25 Master’s Degree .................................................................................................................................... 26 Second Master’s Degree ........................................................................................................................ 27 Acquiring a Master’s Degree en route to the Doctoral Degree ............................................................. 28 Specialist Degree ................................................................................................................................... 28 Doctoral Degree .................................................................................................................................... 30 Doctoral Candidacy ............................................................................................................................... 33 Program Changes ................................................................................................................................... 33

Thesis, Project, and Dissertation Committee Requirements ................................................................................ 33 Master’s Thesis Committee ................................................................................................................... 33 Specialist Project Committee ................................................................................................................ 34 Doctoral Dissertation Committee .......................................................................................................... 35

Graduate Faculty Appointments .......................................................................................................................... 36 Thesis, Project or Dissertation Credit Requirements and Policies ...................................................................... 39

Continuous Enrollment .......................................................................................................................... 39 Research Subject Protection and Registration ....................................................................................... 39

Transfer & Other Credit Policies ......................................................................................................................... 40 Transfer Credits ..................................................................................................................................... 40 Undergraduate Credit in a Graduate Program ....................................................................................... 41

University Graduation Procedures ....................................................................................................................... 42 Graduation Process ................................................................................................................................ 42 Graduation Audit ................................................................................................................................... 42 Non-degree Graduation Certificate Program ......................................................................................... 43

Funding Opportunities ...................................................................................................................................... 44 Fellowships, Assistantships, Associateships, Grants, Awards ............................................................................. 44 Policies Governing Graduate Appointees ............................................................................................................ 47

Definitions and Classifications .............................................................................................................. 47 Types of Appointments ......................................................................................................................... 47 Service Requirement ............................................................................................................................. 48 Stipends and Salaries ............................................................................................................................. 48 Affirmative Action ................................................................................................................................ 48 Professional Ethics ................................................................................................................................ 48

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Notification of Status ............................................................................................................................ 49 Professional Development ..................................................................................................................... 49 Enrollment Status .................................................................................................................................. 49 Evidence of Status ................................................................................................................................. 49 Appointee Benefits ................................................................................................................................ 49

Tuition ................................................................................................................................................................. 50 Residency Policy ................................................................................................................................... 50 Auditing Courses, Tuition for ............................................................................................................... 54 Drop, Withdraw and Tuition Refund Policy .......................................................................................... 54 Complete Withdrawal from All Courses, Effect on Tuition .................................................................. 54

Student Fees Other Than Tuition ......................................................................................................................... 55 Admission Application Fee ................................................................................................................... 55 Class Fees .............................................................................................................................................. 55 Collection Fees ...................................................................................................................................... 55 Enrollment Fee ...................................................................................................................................... 55 Extended University Programs Fee ....................................................................................................... 55 Graduation Fee and Application Deadline ............................................................................................ 56 International Student Fee ....................................................................................................................... 56 Late Add Fee ......................................................................................................................................... 56 Liability Insurance Fee .......................................................................................................................... 56 Residence Hall and Dining Fees ............................................................................................................ 56 Student Assessment Fee ........................................................................................................................ 57 Sustainability Fee .................................................................................................................................. 57 Transcript .............................................................................................................................................. 57 Tuition and Fee Payment for Graduate Appointees .............................................................................. 57

Student Financial Aid .......................................................................................................................................... 57 Types of Financial Aid .......................................................................................................................... 58 Procedures and Policies ......................................................................................................................... 59

Other Graduate Policies of Interest ................................................................................................................. 62 Academic Standards ............................................................................................................................................ 62

Attendance ............................................................................................................................................. 62 Course Grades and Grading System ...................................................................................................... 62 Grade Change ........................................................................................................................................ 64 Grade Point Average ............................................................................................................................. 64 Graduate Credit by Examination ........................................................................................................... 64 Honor Points .......................................................................................................................................... 64 Repeated Course .................................................................................................................................... 65 Final Examination ................................................................................................................................. 65 Full-time/Part-time/Three-quarter time Student Status .......................................................................... 65 Service-Learning, Co-Curricular learning and Volunteerism ................................................................. 66

Accelerated Graduate Degree Program ............................................................................................................... 67 Admission Procedure ............................................................................................................................ 67 Academic Advising, Records and Program Requirements .................................................................... 67

Annual Review of Graduate Students .................................................................................................................. 68 Academic Forgiveness .......................................................................................................................... 68 Graduate Student Permanent Program of Study .................................................................................... 69

Leave of Absence, Graduate Student ................................................................................................................... 69 Preparing the Application for Leave ..................................................................................................... 69 Graduate Appointees Requesting a Leave ............................................................................................. 69

Graduate Credit and Course Numbers ................................................................................................................. 71 Independent Study ............................................................................................................................................... 71

Proposals for Independent Study ........................................................................................................... 71 Approval Process ................................................................................................................................... 71 Faculty Responsibility ........................................................................................................................... 72

Registration .......................................................................................................................................................... 73

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Registering for Classes .......................................................................................................................... 73 Adding and Withdrawing from Classes Before the Final Date to Drop ................................................ 73 Dropping Classes and Withdrawing from all Classes ........................................................................... 73

Records ................................................................................................................................................................ 74 Identification Card ................................................................................................................................. 74 Name Change ........................................................................................................................................ 74 Preferred Name ..................................................................................................................................... 74 Transcript .............................................................................................................................................. 75

University Admission Types, Degree Status ....................................................................................................... 76 General Admissions .............................................................................................................................. 76 Provisional Admission .......................................................................................................................... 76 Conditional Admission .......................................................................................................................... 76 Dual Undergraduate/Graduate Enrollment Admission .......................................................................... 76 Not Admitted ......................................................................................................................................... 77 Readmitted with Academic Forgiveness ............................................................................................... 77 Admission Status, Active and Inactive .................................................................................................. 77

University Admission Types, Non-Degree Status, Graduate Level .................................................................... 78 Non-degree Admission .......................................................................................................................... 78 Graduate Certificate Program Admission .............................................................................................. 78 Michigan Intercollegiate Graduate Studies (MIGS) .............................................................................. 78 Project S.C.O.P.E. (Senior Citizens’ Opportunity Program in Education) ............................................ 79

General University Policies ............................................................................................................................... 80 Code of Honor ....................................................................................................................................... 80 Student Rights ....................................................................................................................................... 80 Student Academic Conduct ................................................................................................................... 81 Course Grade and Program Dismissal Appeals ..................................................................................... 86 Dissertation/Specialist Project/Thesis Appeals Procedure .................................................................... 89 The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act .................................................................................. 90 Residency Policy of Western Michigan University ............................................................................... 91 Policies on Reporting Criminal and Unethical Activities ....................................................................... 92 Western Michigan University Statements, Policies, and Procedures regarding Diversity,

Multiculturalism, Inclusion and Non-Discrimination ............................................................. 94 Non-Discrimination Policy .................................................................................................................... 95 WMU Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment and Violence, Intimate Partner Violence, and Stalking Policy and Procedures (“Sexual Assault and Misconduct Policy”) ....................................................... 95 Minors on Campus ................................................................................................................................ 95 Western Michigan University’s Student Code ...................................................................................... 96 Western Michigan University Expectations for Good Practice in Graduate Education ........................ 97 Transmission of Knowledge in Graduate Education .............................................................................. 99 Western Michigan University Adjudication of Situations Involving Graduate Students’ Rights and

Responsibilities ..................................................................................................................... 100 University and Student Services ..................................................................................................................... 104

Archives .............................................................................................................................................. 104 Athletics, Intercollegiate ..................................................................................................................... 104 Career and Student Employment Services .......................................................................................... 104 Children’s Place Learning Center ....................................................................................................... 105 Counseling Services ............................................................................................................................ 105 Disability Services for Students .......................................................................................................... 106 Global Engagement Services ............................................................................................................... 106 Housing ............................................................................................................................................... 109 Office of Information Technology ...................................................................................................... 109 Multicultural Affairs, The Division of ............................................................................................... 109 Online Education ................................................................................................................................. 109 Parking and Vehicle Registration ........................................................................................................ 110

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Police ................................................................................................................................................... 110 Publications ......................................................................................................................................... 110 Radio ................................................................................................................................................... 110 Sindecuse Health Center ..................................................................................................................... 111 Speech, Language, and Hearing Services ............................................................................................ 111 Student Engagement, Office of ........................................................................................................... 111 Substance Abuse Services ................................................................................................................... 112 Telephone Directory ............................................................................................................................ 112 University Counseling and Testing Center .......................................................................................... 112 University Libraries ............................................................................................................................. 113 University Recreation .......................................................................................................................... 114 Veterans’ Assistance ........................................................................................................................... 115 Writing Center ..................................................................................................................................... 116

University & Program Accreditations ............................................................................................................... 117 University Accreditation ..................................................................................................................... 117 Disclosure of Academic Program Accreditation and Certification Status ........................................... 117 Additional Specialized Program Recognition Leading to Post-Graduation Certification or

Licensure ............................................................................................................................... 119 Extended University Programs .......................................................................................................................... 123 Glossary of Terms ............................................................................................................................................. 127 Colleges Arts and Sciences ............................................................................................................................................... 143

Anthropology ...................................................................................................................................... 148 Biological Sciences ............................................................................................................................. 150 Chemistry ............................................................................................................................................ 158 Communication, School of .................................................................................................................. 166 Comparative Religion ......................................................................................................................... 170 Economics ........................................................................................................................................... 173 English ................................................................................................................................................. 178 Geography ........................................................................................................................................... 185 Geological and Environmental Sciences ............................................................................................. 188 History ................................................................................................................................................. 197 Mathematics ........................................................................................................................................ 206 Medieval Institute ................................................................................................................................ 215 Philosophy ........................................................................................................................................... 218 Physics ................................................................................................................................................. 220 Political Science .................................................................................................................................. 224 Psychology .......................................................................................................................................... 230 Public Affairs and Administration ....................................................................................................... 235 Science Education, Mallinson Institute for ........................................................................................ 243 Sociology ............................................................................................................................................. 255 Spanish ................................................................................................................................................. 260 Statistics .............................................................................................................................................. 266

Haworth College of Business ............................................................................................................................ 276 Accountancy ........................................................................................................................................ 277 Business Information Systems ............................................................................................................ 280 Interdisciplinary Programs .................................................................................................................. 285

Education and Human Development ................................................................................................................. 294 Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology .............................................................................. 295 Educational Leadership, Research and Technology ............................................................................ 301 Family and Consumer Sciences ........................................................................................................... 316 Human Performance and Health Education ........................................................................................ 328 Special Education and Literacy Studies .............................................................................................. 334 Teaching, Learning and Educational Studies ...................................................................................... 345 Interdisciplinary Programs .................................................................................................................. 354

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Engineering and Applied Sciences .................................................................................................................... 356 Chemical and Paper Engineering ........................................................................................................ 359 Civil and Construction Engineering .................................................................................................... 372 Computer Science ............................................................................................................................... 377 Electrical and Computer Engineering .................................................................................................. 387 Engineering Design, Manufacturing, and Management Systems ........................................................ 398 Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering & Engineering Management ........................................... 400 Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering .......................................................................................... 406

Fine Arts ............................................................................................................................................................ 417 Art, Gwen Frostic School of ................................................................................................................ 418 Music, School of ................................................................................................................................. 421

Health and Human Services ............................................................................................................................... 431 Blindness and Low Vision Studies ...................................................................................................... 432 Nursing, Bronson School of ................................................................................................................ 439 Interdisciplinary Health Programs, School of ..................................................................................... 442 Occupational Therapy ......................................................................................................................... 449 Physical Therapy ................................................................................................................................. 454 Physician Assistant .............................................................................................................................. 457 Social Work, School of ....................................................................................................................... 458 Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences ............................................................................................ 462 Interdisciplinary Programs .................................................................................................................. 466

Graduate College ............................................................................................................................................... 469 Interdisciplinary Programs – Graduate College .................................................................................. 471

Course Descriptions (by College) ...................................................................................................................... 476 University Officers and Faculty ......................................................................................................................... 716

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University Calendar Fall Semester 2018 Fall Semester, 2019 Aug 27-28 Aug 29 Sep 3 Oct 17-19 Nov 21 Nov 26 Dec 10-13 Dec 15

Wed Mon Wed Mon Sat

Advising Days Classes begin at 8 a.m. Labor Day recess Fall Break Recess Thanksgiving recess begins at noon Classes resume Final examination week Semester ends/Commencement

Aug 26-27 Aug 28 Sep 2 Oct 16-18 Nov 27 Dec 2 Dec 9-12 Dec 14

Wed Mon Wed Mon Sat

Advising Days Classes begin at 8 a.m. Labor Day recess Fall Break Recess Thanksgiving recess begins at noon Classes resume Final examination week Semester ends/Commencement

Spring Semester, 2019 Spring Semester, 2020 Jan 3-4 Jan 7 Jan 21 Mar 1 Mar 4-8 Mar 11 Apr 22-15 Apr 27

Mon Mon Fri Mon Sat

Advising Days Classes begin at 8 a.m. MLK Day Recess, Convocation, and Activities Spirit Day – no classes Spring Break Recess Classes resume Final examination week Semester ends/Commencement

Jan 2-3 Jan 6 Jan 20 Feb 28 Mar 2-6 Mar 9 Apr 20-23 Apr 25

Mon Mon Fri Mon Sat

Advising Days Classes begin at 8 a.m. MLK Day Recess, Convocation, and Activities Spirit Day – no classes Spring Break Recess Classes resume Final examination week Semester ends/Commencement

Summer I, 2019 Summer I, 2020 May 6 May 27 Jun 26 Jun 29

Mon Mon Wed Sat

Classes begin at 8 a.m. Memorial Day recess Session ends Commencement

May 4 May 25 Jun 24 Jun 27

Mon Mon Wed Sat

Classes begin at 8 a.m. Memorial Day recess Session ends Commencement

Summer II, 2019 Summer II, 2020 Jun 27 Jul 4 Aug 16

Thu Thu Fri

Classes begin at 8 a.m. Independence Day recess Session ends - No commencement exercises

Jun 25 Jul 3 Aug 14

Thu Fri Fri

Classes begin at 8 a.m. Independence Day recess Session ends - No commencement exercises

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Academic Calendar Important dates for each semester or session, including registration dates, refund dates, withdrawal dates, finals, midterm grading, final grading and more. Note: Academic calendars are subject to change without notice.

Item Fall – 2018 Spring - 2019 Summer - 2019 I II Course offerings open for viewing Feb 19 Sep 17 Jan 28 Jan 28 Registration begins Mar 12 Oct 1 Feb 11 Feb 11 Tuition and fees due Aug 22 Jan 2 Apr 29 TBD Advising Days Aug 27-28 Jan 3-4 N/A N/A One- Stop Convenience Center Aug 27-31 N/A N/A N/A Fall Welcome TBA N/A N/A N/A Classes begin Aug 29 Jan 7 May 6 Jun 27 Last day to drop/add classes Sep 6 Jan 14 May 13 Jul 5 Census Sep 6 Jan 14 May 13 Jul 5 $100 Late Add fee begins Sep 7 Jan 15 May 14 Jul 6 Begin recording withdraws as “W” on transcript Sep 7 Jan 15 May 14 Jul 6 Last day to withdraw from classes Oct 29 Mar 18 Jun 3 Jul 22 Final Exam Week Dec 10-13 Apr 22-25 N/A N/A Semester Ends Dec 15 Apr 27 Jun 26 Aug 16 Refunds

Last day to receive 100% refund Sep 6 Jan 14 May 13 Jul 5 Last day to receive 90% refund for a complete withdrawal Sep 7 Jan 17 N/A N/A Last day to receive 50% refund for a partial withdrawal Sep 12 Jan 22 N/A N/A Last day to receive a 50% refund for a complete withdrawal Sep 24 Feb 1 May 17 Jul 9 Last day to receive a 25% refund for a complete withdrawal Oct 22 Mar 1 May 31 Jul 22

Grades Midterm grades due Oct 15 Mar 11 N/A N/A Final grades due Dec 18 Apr 30 Jul 2 Aug 20

Graduation Last day to apply for graduation Aug 1 Dec 1 Feb 1 Feb 1 Commencement Dec 15 Apr 27 Jun 29 N/A

Holidays and Recesses Labor Day Recess Sep 3 Fall Break Recess Oct 17-19 Thanksgiving (begins at noon) Recess Nov 21 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Recess, Convocation and Activities Jan 21 Spirit Day Recess Mar 1 Spring Break Recess Mar 4-8 Memorial Day Recess May 27 Independence day Recess Jul 4

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The Western Michigan University Strategic Plan 2015-20 The Western Michigan University Commitment With adoption of its first strategic plan in 2012, the University embraced three basic tenets developed to describe its identity and provide guideposts for the future. In 2016, the University launched The Gold Standard 2020, a refined and expanded five-year version of its strategic plan, those three tenets remain at the very core of all that WMU is and aspires to be. The University is learner centered, discovery driven, and globally engaged. Every goal that it sets and every challenge it tackles is intended to maintain and enhance those three tenets. The Gold Standard 2020 is a planning tool for the future that is premised on that basic understanding. As a premier, comprehensive, public research University, WMU will use this plan to recruit and nurture talented minds wherever they will be found. The University strives to add value to the lives of its learners and continuously improve the quality of its programming to meet the needs and expectations of the communities it serves. The strategic plan reflects a campus-wide commitment to academic rigor, service, inclusivity, collaboration, economic development, sustainability, and good stewardship of institutional resources. As an extension of the original Gold Standard, the Gold Standard 2020 is an affirmation of the University community's commitment to the values of shared governance, transparent and timely communication, and accountable and responsible behavior within an ethical, compassionate, diverse and respectful environment. Western Michigan University has embraced the challenge of strategic planning to ensure that it will be a premier educational environment that provides opportunity for a diverse and globally representative community of learners. Those learners will be part of a setting in which discovery and innovation are used to enhance the economic vitality of the communities served and make the world a better and more hospitable place. Mission Western Michigan University is a learner-centered, research university, building intellectual inquiry and discovery into undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in a way that fosters knowledge and innovation, and transforms wisdom into action. As a public university, WMU provides leadership in teaching, research, learning, and service, and is committed to enhancing the future of our global citizenry. Vision Nationally and internationally recognized, the University aspires to distinguish itself as learner centered, discovery driven, and globally engaged. Learner centered. Western Michigan University is a university where every member of our community is responsive to and responsible for the education of our students. We challenge and engage all members of our community with a university experience that creates skilled, life-long learners. Discovery driven. Western Michigan University offers experiences that enable discovery, and promote creativity and research. We are committed to pursuing inquiry, disseminating knowledge, and fostering critical thinking that encourages life-long learning. Our scholarship creates new knowledge, forms a basis for innovative solutions, leads to economic development, and makes substantial contributions to society. Globally engaged. Western Michigan University impacts the globe positively. We are a community of learners committed to human dignity, sustainability, social responsibility, and justice. Our campus embraces a diverse population of students, faculty and staff who develop learners and leaders who are locally oriented and globally competent, culturally aware and ready to contribute to world knowledge and discovery.

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The Gold Standard 2020 Embraces Five Strategic Goals The University Strategic Plan guides the way for the next several years and allows time for meaningful institutional goals to be achieved. Developing the goals, objectives and strategies that will serve the University community both now and in the future, demands that the University undertake honest, thorough and ongoing examinations of the challenges and risks the institution faces. This strategic plan acknowledges that both risk and opportunity must be balanced, assessed and reassessed and includes the mechanisms to meet those demands. Both risks and opportunities must be prioritized as time passes, and resources must be allocated according to that prioritization. Objectives and strategies have annual benchmarks to measure progress and allow for responsiveness to internal and external changes impacting WMU. Institutional Effectiveness Measures will be used to monitor critical University functions, as well as provide evaluation for continuous quality improvement throughout the Strategic Plan’s implementation and resource allocation processes. Upon formal adoption of the strategic plan by the University's Board of Trustees, the document will become Western Michigan University's roadmap into the future. Annual monitoring to ensure benchmarks are met will take place. Each unit and vice presidential area are expected to integrate the goals and objectives of the strategic plan into daily work. Learner Success Goal #1: Ensure a distinctive and supportive learning experience that fosters success. WMU fosters learners who are critical thinkers, knowledge expanders, and solution providers. WMU students are provided a broad range of learning opportunities in a respectful, healthy, and safe living-learning environment focused on student success. Curricular and co-curricular opportunities encourage engagement, prepare learners for the globalized world, and enhance student retention and degree completion. Each learner is encouraged to synthesize and translate WMU experiences into a unique Signature defining who they are as learners, professionals, leaders and globally engaged citizens. Objective 1.1: A learner-centered culture maximizes student retention and degree completion. Objective 1.2: The learning experience prioritizes critical thinking, application, and experiential learning. Objective 1.3: Learning experiences are heightened through innovative and responsive co-curricular learning opportunities. Objective 1.4: International learning experiences prepare all learners for the globalized world. Objective 1.5: University community advances and sustains a respectful, healthy, and safe campus. Objective 1.6: The student living-learning environment enhances learning, personal development, and engagement in campus communities. Academic Excellence Goal #2: Promote innovative learning, discovery, and service. WMU pursues academic excellence through innovative approaches to learning, discovery, and service. WMU embraces collaboration and leverages resources to offer academic programs that are responsive to the needs of all students and society. A distinguished faculty and support staff offer high quality curricula in graduate and undergraduate education. Instruction is delivered through high-impact practices in learning platforms that meet the needs of contemporary learners. Objective 2.1: WMU’s academic programs respond to student and global needs through innovative, high quality curricula. Objective 2.2: The strategic hiring and retention of a distinguished faculty and staff ensures academic excellence, enhances innovation in discovery and pedagogy, and elevates the University’s stature. Objective 2.3: Academic excellence will be maintained through the execution of best practices. Objective 2.4 WMU will be positioned as leader in quality graduate education.

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Objective 2.5: The delivery of learning platforms and locations reflect the breadth and diversity of enrollment that is supportive of the University’s mission and strategic goals. Objective 2.6: Faculty research, scholarship, and creative activities enhance innovative teaching and discovery. Discovery and Collaboration Goal #3: Progress as a Carnegie-classified higher research doctoral university that advances new knowledge and value-added discovery. WMU is flexible and responsive to the ever-changing demands of the world. To meet the needs of society, WMU investigates, develops, and produces new knowledge; contributes to technological and economic advancement; and elevates the human condition through community outreach and engaged scholarship. Objective 3.1: WMU strengthens its position as a Doctoral University: Higher Research Activity in accordance with Carnegie Classification criteria. Objective 3.2: WMU’s strengths in research and engaged scholarship create mutually beneficial partnerships that impact significant scientific, economic, and social problems. Objective 3.3: WMU’s outreach is attentive to local and world needs. Inclusive Excellence and Equity Goal #4: Promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive University culture to ensure social sustainability and accessibility. WMU cultivates a diverse and inclusive community that recognizes the value of each individual and helps ensure civility and respect for all people. In doing so, WMU embraces diversity as a community value in which all stakeholders are prepared to understand the complexity of issues and perspectives needed to offer solutions to world challenges. A system of accountability and purposeful institutional reflection will promote a high level of social sustainability. Objective 4.1: A system of continuous accountability and evaluation contributes to a culture of inclusive excellence. Objective 4.2: A diverse student, faculty, and staff population enriches the learning and working environment. Objective 4.3: WMU models a welcoming, accessible, and supportive university culture. Objective 4.4: WMU advances as a viable setting for social sustainability. Sustainable Stewardship Goal #5: Advance economic and environmental sustainability practices and policies. WMU supports a culture of sustainability by modeling practices and policies that result in increased flexibility to respond to economic and environmental challenges. Allocation of resources will be transparent and in accordance with strategic planning priorities creating stability across funding cycles, respecting the individual needs of all students and employees, reducing our environmental footprint, and relying on evaluation and accountability to ensure continuous improvement. A robust communication system will effectively promote the University distinctive mission to enhance marketing, advocacy and investment in WMU. Objective 5.1: WMU continues to be a leader in responsible utilization of financial and human resource management, process, and deployment. Objective 5.2: WMU utilizes available financial strategies to optimize enrollment management. Objective 5.3: WMU is a national leader in achieving environmental sustainability. Objective 5.4: Effective marketing and communication promotes the University’s distinctive mission. Objective 5.5: Community support, advocacy, and philanthropic giving advance WMU Learner Success

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Goal #1: Ensure a distinctive and supportive learning experience that fosters success. Objective 1.1: A learner-centered culture maximizes student retention and degree completion. Strategies

a. Operationalize and integrate evidence-based retention practices to increase first-year student retention. b. Develop advising and retention efforts appropriate to the needs of sophomore, junior, and transfer students. c. Improve support programming to help students with varying levels of academic preparation. d. Enhance training to help WMU employees recognize how their roles can/do support student success. e. Develop and operationalize best practices that promote persistence and degree completion of graduate

students. Objective 1.2: The learning experience prioritizes critical thinking, application, and experiential learning. Strategies

a. Coordinate and promote off-campus, non-classroom, internship, and service-learning opportunities for all students.

b. Enhance career preparation services and provide more opportunities for professional development to boost post-graduation student success.

c. Use the development and articulation of learning outcomes in training and mentoring student employees to further their workforce readiness.

d. Promote greater involvement of undergraduate and graduate students in research and creative activities. Objective 1.3: Learning experiences are heightened through innovative and responsive co-curricular learning opportunities. Strategies

a. Develop and implement the Signature Designation to support student engagement and distinction. b. Continue implementation and development of programming to increase student financial literacy. c. Facilitate participation in benefit-supported learning opportunities for all employees.

Objective 1.4: International learning experiences prepare all learners for the globalized world. Strategies

a. Increase feasibility of broad-based participation in study abroad programs and other globally focused learning opportunities.

b. Implement the faculty-adopted internationalize education initiative. c. Provide enhanced living-learning support for the growing number of international students at WMU. d. Increase recruitment of University employees with international experience and expertise. e. Facilitate intercultural understanding through greater interaction between domestic and international

students. Objective 1.5: University community advances and sustains a respectful, healthy, and safe campus. Strategies

a. Implement proactive outreach and intervention programs to enhance mental health and physical well-being of all students, faculty, and staff.

b. Promote collegiality through greater inter- and intra-departmental collaboration. c. Implement recommendations from the Title IX Sexual Misconduct and Safety Survey to ensure a safe and

supportive environment for all stakeholders. d. Reinforce campus safety through informed modification in University policies and physical environment.

Objective 1.6: The student living-learning environment enhances learning, personal development, and engagement in campus communities. Strategies

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a. Revitalize University facilities to enhance informal space for student learning, personal development, and interaction with others.

b. Plan for a self-sustaining, award-winning student center known for its vibrancy, responsiveness, and aesthetic appeal.

c. Renovate aging facilities to create neighborhood environments that add value to the University experience. d. Support and develop a championship athletic culture that promotes institutional pride and community

connectedness, and also enhances the University experience for all stakeholders. Academic Excellence Goal #2: Promote innovative learning, discovery, and service. Objective 2.1: WMU’s academic programs respond to student and global needs through innovative, high quality curricula. Strategies

a. Increase flexibility within the curriculum development process to better respond to a rapidly changing world.

b. Revise general education curricula to respond to the needs of the 21st century student. c. Develop and utilize University-wide student learning outcomes for University planning and assessment. d. Develop stronger connections across colleges and among external constituents to facilitate interdisciplinary

opportunities. e. Identify and support growth in the number of programs that achieve national or international distinction.

Objective 2.2: The strategic hiring and retention of a distinguished faculty and staff ensures academic excellence, enhances innovation in discovery and pedagogy, and elevates the University’s stature. Strategies

a. Promote academic excellence and innovative discovery through strategic investment in personnel. b. Structure and align technology and operations to advance information resources and pedagogical

innovations. c. Support and recognize faculty and staff engagement in their professional disciplines. d. Develop an operational succession plan for faculty, staff, and administrators.

Objective 2.3: Academic excellence will be maintained through the execution of best practices. Strategies

a. Increase systematic assessment of student learning for continuous improvement of curricula. b. Create and sustain a culture that supports the use of high impact practices for instruction in all academic

units. c. Enhance opportunities for instructional staff to engage in learning communities. d. Incorporate early alert technology and holistic advising to support student success. e. Advocate for proposed capital outlay projects, such as the College of Aviation expansion.

Objective 2.4 WMU will be positioned as leader in quality graduate education. Strategies

a. Develop appropriate financial support strategies to assist graduate students. b. Improve data systems to monitor, review, and assess graduate student success. c. Strengthen the capacity of graduate programs to educate and graduate a diverse population of contemporary

learners in a timely manner. d. Promote cross-discipline learning and research opportunities to enhance the educational experiences of

graduate students. e. Provide relevant engagement opportunities and student support resources to meet the unique needs of

graduate students.

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Objective 2.5: The delivery of learning platforms and locations reflect the breadth and diversity of enrollment that is supportive of the University’s mission and strategic goals. Strategies

a. Expand and optimize WMU’s recruitment and delivery of educational opportunities to new, targeted demographics and strategic geographic regions.

b. Implement a comprehensive enrollment management plan to maximize program capacity and achieve academic program goals.

c. Maximize use of technology to increase convenience and expand boundaries for delivery of degree programs.

d. Engage in new, non-traditional pathways to degree completion. Objective 2.6: Faculty research, scholarship, and creative activities enhance innovative teaching and discovery. Strategies

a. Develop efficient mechanisms to gather and distribute faculty, staff, and student scholarship and discovery data.

b. Establish clear expectations for faculty engagement and support of student research and creative activities. c. Strategically align staff and faculty expertise and strengths with available resources at the unit level to

promote learning and discovery. d. Align support resources to increase discovery activity for all faculty in all disciplines.

Discovery and Collaboration Goal #3: Progress as a Carnegie-classified higher research doctoral university that advances new knowledge and value-added discovery. Objective 3.1: WMU strengthens its position as a Doctoral University: Higher Research Activity in accordance with Carnegie Classification criteria. Strategies

a. Expect University centers and institutes to stimulate externally funded research and creative activities through interdisciplinary discovery, encouraging innovation, and widespread dissemination of scholarship.

b. Support implementation and accountability of discovery communities to increase both the aggregate and per-capita level of research activity supportive of a Carnegie-classified Doctoral University: Higher Research Activity.

c. Foster a culture of collaboration by developing effective infrastructure for faculty and staff to share their expertise and research across disciplines and regional research entities.

d. Enhance the delivery of doctoral programs to increase the number of doctoral degrees awarded. e. Enhance information technology and data management infrastructure to support research.

Objective 3.2: WMU’s strengths in research and engaged scholarship create mutually beneficial partnerships that impact significant scientific, economic, and social problems. Strategies

a. Foster investment in student, staff and faculty innovation, infrastructure and entrepreneurism. b. Actively support technology and knowledge transfer in partnership with WMU spin-off companies,

industry, and community. c. Develop curricular programs that will contribute to incumbent and future workforce needs. d. Establish engaged scholarship systems to support research likely to impact public policy and community-

based endeavors. e. Expand mechanisms for the dissemination of research and scholarship to stakeholders and the community

at large.

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f. Continue to leverage resources through effective relationships with WMed and WMU Cooley, local affiliates, and global partnerships.

Objective 3.3: WMU’s outreach is attentive to local and world needs. Strategies

a. Develop and implement a renewed Campus Compact Action Plan, dedicating the University to work with other institutions to advance the public purposes of higher education.

b. Review and improve outreach practices and policies to achieve the Carnegie Community Engagement Reclassification by 2020.

c. Operationalize a unified vision to support the University’s public engagement mission. d. Develop rigorous, systematic evaluations of all outreach and community engagement programs to increase

impact in conjunction with community agencies’ planning initiatives. e. Know, measure, tell, and increase WMU’s economic impact and social value. f. Assist all students with developing meaningful connections in their local and global communities.

Inclusive Excellence and Equity Goal #4: Promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive University culture to ensure social sustainability and accessibility. Objective 4.1: A system of continuous accountability and evaluation contributes to a culture of inclusive excellence. Strategies

a. Foster a shared understanding of University-wide definitions pertaining to diversity, equity, and inclusion. b. Improve accountability to inform and advance equity, inclusivity, and accessibility, at every level of the

University. c. Ensure viable, safe avenues to report instances of inequitable behavior.

Objective 4.2: A diverse student, faculty, and staff population enriches the learning and working environment. Strategies

a. Understand and work to remove systemic institutional barriers for recruitment, retention, and degree completion of students from historically underrepresented groups in higher education.

b. Employ institutional strategies so that hiring and retention practices encourage diversity in all its forms. c. Continue to create opportunities for affinity groups to gather and develop a sense of community.

Objective 4.3: WMU models a welcoming, accessible, and supportive university culture. Strategies

a. Expand educational and cultural programming to increase equity mindedness of all stakeholders. b. Support professional development opportunities for all stakeholders that promote global understanding and

cultural humility. c. Promote human resource practices and programming that meet the needs of WMU employees to enhance

workplace engagement. d. Implement changes in student service facilities that create a barrier-free, welcoming environment for a

diverse population. Objective 4.4: WMU advances as a viable setting for social sustainability. Strategies

a. Provide services and support networks that function to create a sense of place that provides a viable setting for human interaction, communication, and cultural development.

b. Identify and appropriately resource staffing levels in critical areas to support quality learner-centered service.

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c. Offer and encourage participation in professional skills training to increase employee retention, advancement, and workplace satisfaction.

d. Develop and maintain a motivated workforce through leadership by example and recognition for contributions that exceed expectations.

e. Support strategies to foster faculty, staff, and student responsibility as active participants in University governance.

Sustainable Stewardship Goal #5: Advance economic and environmental sustainability practices and policies. Objective 5.1: WMU continues to be a leader in responsible utilization of financial and human resource management, process, and deployment. Strategies

a. Expand use of a resource-effective integrative review processes for all programs and services. b. Leverage multiple revenue streams to support clearly defined University goals and responsible budget

forecasts. c. Expand and improve integrated data-driven information systems for decision-making. d. Promote transparency and University accountability in all institutional systems. e. Prioritize the maximum utilization of facilities and fixed resources in campus planning and scheduling. f. Develop proactive practices to meet the pace of change in emerging technology.

Objective 5.2: WMU utilizes available financial strategies to optimize enrollment management. Strategies

a. Develop regionally competitive tuition models for academically qualified students. b. Utilize innovative and competitive financial aid strategies to maintain the fundamental principle of

providing access to an affordable, quality education for all admitted students. c. Implement new strategies at the program level that enhance yield of admitted students. d. Incorporate effective forecasting models that anticipate and respond to changes in regional, national, and

global factors in managing enrollment. Objective 5.3: WMU is a national leader in achieving environmental sustainability. Strategies

a. Maintain a leadership position in conservation efforts to reduce energy consumption and costs. b. Work with community partners to recycle, reuse, and reduce waste. c. Increase the number and scope of green programs that maximize return on University investment. d. Increase opportunities for sustainability education. e. Promote responsible acquisition and use of natural resources, increasing green space on campus.

Objective 5.4: Effective marketing and communication promotes the University’s distinctive mission. Strategies

a. Develop and execute an external and internal communication plan that effectively engages all stakeholders and reflects the shared narrative of the University.

b. Define and disseminate a coherent and consistent brand identity to local, national, and global markets. c. Engage in new digital strategies that increase access to all stakeholders and advance the recruitment of

prospective students and families. d. Implement a transformational wayfinding plan to improve navigation to and within WMU campuses.

Objective 5.5: Community support, advocacy, and philanthropic giving advance WMU. Strategies

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a. Provide services that effectively connect and engage WMU’s global network of alumni and friends as advocates for the University.

b. Raise external support for student scholarships, named professorships, innovation infrastructure, capital projects, and other University-identified priorities.

c. Utilize WMU's strategic plan and University-wide accomplishments to articulate WMU's narrative and value to potential donors.

d. Engage in development and promotion communication to increase donor retention and employee annual giving.

Enterprise Risk Management and Strategic Planning Built into the 2020 University Strategic Plan are a number of specific strategies that directly address challenges identified in the planning process. Since these challenges affect all aspects of Western Michigan University’s mission and operations, they should be a critical tool in the implementation and oversight of the plan. This approach integrates risk management into the strategic deliberations of senior leaders and board members, positioning the University to accomplish its long term goals and objectives. The Gold Standard 2020 will begin the implementation process by focusing on how the challenges may impact achievement of the University strategic goals.

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Graduate College The Western Michigan University Graduate College is the institution's primary advocate for graduate study. The functions of the Graduate College include promoting academic excellence by providing leadership in shaping graduate policy, assisting faculty in guiding and mentoring graduate students, and integrating services that help to recruit, retain, support, and graduate a diverse population of students in becoming accomplished and ethical scholars, researchers, and professionals within and across disciplines.

To provide leadership and advocacy in support of graduate education at WMU, the Graduate College has the following goals: develop and improve the environment for graduate education at WMU; assist graduate programs with enrollment management; support and promote graduate student success in teaching, learning, and scholarly activities; and provide quality control and maintain equitable and consistent standards in graduate programs.

Admission Procedures A person planning to earn a degree or a graduate certificate beyond the baccalaureate needs to be admitted to the University as a degree program student or a graduate certificate program student; a person planning to elect either undergraduate or graduate courses only needs to be admitted to the University as a non-degree student. The admission procedures for U.S. citizens and non-U.S. citizens are different, however, as described immediately below. To avoid delay in the processing of an application, U.S. citizens and permanent residents, as well as those with asylum or refugee status, can obtain information by calling (269) 387-8212, sending email to admissions-graduate@wmich.edu, or completing the online degree admission application or graduate non-degree application at www.wmich.edu/apply. Potential applicants on non-immigrant or temporary visas should request information and application materials by mail from the Office of International Services and Student Affairs, A411 Ellsworth Hall, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008-5246 U.S.A., by fax (269) 387-5899, or by completing the online admission application available at www.wmich.edu/international.

WMU Faculty Applicant: All Western Michigan University faculty and staff are eligible to apply for admission to master's and specialist programs at the University. WMU faculty members holding tenure track appointments and all University staff are eligible to apply for admission to doctoral programs at Western, but only in the academic units where they are not employed. WMU faculty holding explicitly temporary or term appointments may apply for admission to any doctoral program.

Degree Program Applicant, U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident

Applicants who are U.S. citizens and those who have an I-551 Permanent Resident card or have asylum or refugee status will seek admission to a graduate degree program by following the applicant-managed process described below. Applicants are encouraged to use the University’s online application.

1. Complete the online Application for Graduate Admissions following the instructions found at www.wmich.edu/apply. The $50 application fee must be paid in order to submit the application.

NOTE: Since most graduate programs require materials in addition to the University application, applicants are advised to review additional application requirements which can be found on the appropriate department website, www.wmich.edu/grad/admissions/landing.php, or by contacting the program department or advisor directly.

2. The following materials are required to complete the University's admission application file:

A completed application The $50 application fee

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An official transcript from the institution from which you received your bachelor degree is required, as well as a transcript from institution(s) where any graduate level courses or degrees have been taken/completed. Applicants are not required to submit an official transcript of courses taken/completed at WMU. Departments may request additional course information/transcripts as necessary. Please check the requirements listed for your chosen program at www.wmich.edu/grad/admissions/landing.php.

if also required for admission, request official entrance test scores (e.g., GRE using WMU school code 1902 or GMAT) be sent directly to the Office of Admission from the testing agency.

3. Submit supplemental admission materials required by the graduate program through the online application. 4. Application for admissions from U.S. citizens and permanent residents should be submitted no later than

July 1 for the Fall semester, November 1 for the Spring semester, March 1 for the Summer I session, and May 1 for the Summer II session. Most programs, however, have earlier deadline dates, and not all programs admit students for all semesters or sessions. Applicants are advised, therefore, to read the program's admission requirements section in this catalog or consult the relevant program office or advisor to learn the application deadline date and other germane information for a specific program. Individual program application deadlines may vary from those stated above and changes can be made by the department as deemed necessary.

Degree Program Applicant, International students

The Haenicke Institute’s Office of International Admissions and Services handles the special needs of international students by processing applications for admission, conducting orientation programs for new international students, assisting with housing arrangements, coordinating community programs involving international students, providing immigration advice, serving as liaison between students and their financial sponsors, and offering personal and social counseling.

International students interested in seeking admission to Western Michigan University apply online at www.wmich.edu/internationaladmissions/apply.

To qualify for admission, international students must show that they are academically, financially, and linguistically capable of succeeding at full-time study. Before an international student can be admitted and the Certificate of Eligibility for a visa issued, the student must:

1. Complete an application form at www.wmich.edu/internationaladmissions/apply. 2. Provide complete and official transcripts of secondary, undergraduate, and post-graduate studies (if

completed) as well as copies of diplomas, certificates or degrees earned. These must be translated into English and list course titles and grades (marks) received for each. Upload and then send hard copies of the documents to International Admissions and Services, Western Michigan University, 1903 W Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008-5246 U.S.A.

3. Provide proof of adequate funding per academic year. This funding amount includes tuition, room and board, books, and health insurance. Personal/family savings must be verified by a bank statement. If sponsored by a government, or other agency, an official letter must be submitted showing that the scholarship is valid for use at WMU, and indicating beginning and ending dates of validity. Complete costs may be viewed at www.wmich.edu/internationaladmissions/apply/graduate#costs.

4. Complete the Student and Dependent Information Form and provide a copy of passport I.D. page. 5. Provide proof of English competency. Students who have completed English-medium schooling from the

countries on the following list may be exempt from providing test scores www.wmich.edu/internationaladmissions/apply/proficiency.

The following tests and scores are accepted at WMU as measures of English competency:

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Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) A score of 500 PBT (61 IBT) is required for restricted admission (part-time academic English and part-time academics during the first semester) or 550 PBT (80 IBT) for unrestricted admission. Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) A score of 69 is required for restricted admission or 77 for unrestricted admission. General Certificate of Education Advanced Level Pass in English with grade of A, B, or C from one of the five British-based examining boards only. This is equivalent to a 550 TOEFL. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Module. A score of 6 is required for restricted admission or 6.5 for unrestricted admission. International Baccalaureate (IB) A grade of 5 in English is required at the Higher Level for unrestricted admission. Successful completion of ELS Level 112 from one of the ELS Language Centers. Pearson Test of English Academic Module. A score of 45 is required for restricted enrollment and 53 required for unrestricted enrollment. Center for English Language and Culture for International Students (CELCIS) Successful completion of the advanced level and instructor recommendations from CELCIS, Western Michigan University's ESL program. A prospective student may enroll in CELCIS until achieving the required TOEFL score for academic enrollment or completion of the advanced level with instructor recommendations. For more information, see the CELCIS information at www.wmich.edu/internationaladmissions/eslatwmu .

Note: some graduate programs have higher score requirements.

Applications for admission from applicants classified as international students (wmich.edu/apply/international) must be submitted no later than June 15 for the Fall Semester, October 15 for the Spring Semester, and March 15 for the Summer I Session. Many programs have earlier deadline dates, and not all programs admit students for all semesters. Applicants are advised to read the program's admission requirements section or consult the relevant program office or advisor to learn the application deadline date and other information for a specific program.

It is advisable to apply well before the application deadline since some programs have earlier deadline dates for admission consideration and/or departmental assistantship awards. Departmental information and requirements may be found at www.wmich.edu/academics/graduate.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE HOSPITAL, MEDICAL AND SURGICAL HEALTH INSURANCE All international students are required to carry health insurance. There is no University-sponsored program. International students must show proof of coverage including effective dates and a copy of the insurance card, front and back during the first two weeks of a semester/session. The Office of International Admissions & Services will approve the policy. The insurance coordinator is available to assist students via email at ias-insurance@wmich.edu.

Graduate Certificate Program Applicant

An applicant with a bachelor's degree who wishes to gain admission to a graduate certificate program should use the online application. Follow the instructions for completion of the application. Students accepted into a Graduate Certificate Program are considered non-degree students (except for the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Certificate Program which is considered a "Degree Seeking" program).

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An official transcript from the institution from which you received your bachelor degree is required, as well as a transcript from institution(s) where any graduate level courses or degrees have been taken/completed. Applicants are not required to submit an official transcript of courses taken/completed at WMU. Departments may request additional course information/transcripts as necessary. Please check the requirements listed for your chosen program at www.wmich.edu/grad/admissions/landing.php. If also required for admission, have official entrance test scores (e.g., GRE or GMAT) sent to the Office of Admissions by the testing agency.

Submit any supplemental admission materials through the online application as required by the program before the published admission dates.

When an applicant plans to obtain a graduate certificate in conjunction with a graduate degree program, the applicant must meet admission requirements for both the graduate degree program and the graduate certificate program and submit a separate online application and application fee for each program.

Non-degree Applicant

An applicant with a bachelor's degree who wishes to enroll in undergraduate or graduate courses, but does not plan to pursue a degree program or graduate certificate program or is not eligible for admission to a degree program or graduate certificate program, may enroll in certain classes with Non-degree status. This status also is granted to a visiting student from another university. Non-degree status does not constitute admission to a degree or certificate program, and the courses taken under this status might not apply to a particular degree or certificate program.

To secure admission with this status, applicants should submit an online application for Graduate Non-degree status, along with a non-refundable application fee of $50. Applicants who did not receive a degree from WMU must upload proof of their undergraduate degree when submitting the application. The following credentials (photocopies are permissible) are acceptable as verification of the degree: transcript, diploma, teaching certificate, letter from the Registrar of the undergraduate institution or letter from the Registrar or comparable university official of an affiliated institution (e.g., WMed, Cooley). Applications will not be processed without the accompanying credential. If a student received their degree from an institution outside of the United States, an official copy of their international transcript will be required, as it must be evaluated for the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree.

Academic Graduate Degree-level Information

Admission Requirements

All applicants are expected to meet the same academic standards required for admission consideration. The minimum academic requirements vary, however, by degree level, by discipline, and by admission type. For more specific information on each program, read the admission requirements section of the relevant program's listing in this catalog or contact the program's graduate advisor or the department office.

Overall, a student seeking admission to a graduate degree program must have the endorsement of the academic unit offering the program. For admission, a student must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited, postsecondary educational institution or its international equivalent; meet or exceed the requirements by each degree-level, including the minimum grade point average as evidenced by the transcripts(s) of all previous course work; and meet requirements established by the academic unit offering the degree program. The department or academic unit sponsoring the degree program may petition the graduate dean for a waiver of some of the admission criteria in individual cases or in the case of institutional agreements through a Memorandum of Understanding. The petition must be accompanied by a written justification.

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Master’s Program Applicant

In addition to the minimum requirements for admission to a master's program listed below, many academic programs ask applicants to submit supplemental materials such as letters of recommendation, standardized test scores (e.g., GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test, GMAT, TWE), an essay describing the applicant's academic interests and professional goals; to schedule a personal interview with departmental faculty; to present evidence of having completed specific courses with specific grades or of having specific kinds of work or life experiences; or to hold certain endorsements or certificates (e.g., a teaching certificate). For more specific information on each program, read the admission requirements section of the relevant program's listing in this catalog or contact the program's graduate advisor or the department office.

1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, indicated on an official transcript. Exceptions may be granted to students from other institutions that have signed agreements through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

2. An official transcript from the institution from which you received your bachelor degree is required, as well as a transcript from institution(s) where any graduate level courses or degrees have been taken/completed. Applicants are not required to submit an official transcript of courses taken/completed at WMU. Departments may request additional course information/transcripts as necessary. Please check the requirements listed for your chosen program at www.wmich.edu/grad/admissions/landing.php.

3. An overall grade point average of at least 3.0 in the last two years of undergraduate work. 4. Evidence of having met any additional admission requirements stipulated by the individual degree

program. 5. Acceptance by the academic unit offering the master's program and endorsement of the acceptance by the

graduate dean.

Additionally, master’s students will be reviewed annually for eligibility to continue in the program. Upon the student’s initial enrollment, the department shall provide a document to the graduate student outlining the annual review criteria and procedures. The review will assist the student in measuring timely progress toward completion of the program of study and in providing documentation for awards or assistantships or, if deficiencies are apparent, note them and indicate corrections necessary. Uncorrected deficiencies and/or unsatisfactory progress may result in a student’s dismissal from the program.

Specialist Program Applicant

In addition to the minimum requirements for admission to a specialist program listed below, the University's Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) program asks applicants to submit letters of recommendation and an autobiography; to present evidence of having completed specific courses with specific grades or of having specific kinds of work or life experiences; and may require the applicant to schedule a personal interview with departmental faculty. For more specific information on the specialist program in educational leadership, read the admission requirements section of the educational leadership, research and technology program's listing in this catalog or contact the program's graduate advisor or the department office.

1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, indicated on an official transcript. 2. An official transcript from the institution from which you received your bachelor degree is required, as well

as a transcript from institution(s) where any graduate level courses or degrees have been taken/completed. Applicants are not required to submit an official transcript of courses taken/completed at WMU. Departments may request additional course information/transcripts as necessary. Please check the requirements listed for your chosen program at www.wmich.edu/grad/admissions/landing.php.

3. An overall grade point average of at least 3.0 in the last two years of undergraduate work, if applying with a bachelor's degree and no graduate work, and an overall grade point average of at least 3.0 for all graduate work taken beyond the bachelor's degree.

4. Evidence of having met any additional admission requirements stipulated by the individual specialist degree program.

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5. Acceptance by the academic unit offering the specialist program and endorsement of the acceptance by the graduate dean.

Additionally, a specialist student’s academic performance, professional development, research progress, and, where applicable, professional/ethical behavior will be reviewed annually to determine the student’s eligibility to continue in the program. Upon the student’s initial enrollment, the department shall provide a document to the graduate student outlining the annual review criteria and procedures. The review will assist the student in measuring timely progress toward completion of the program of study and in providing documentation for awards or assistantships or, if deficiencies are apparent, note them and indicate corrections necessary. Uncorrected deficiencies and/or unsatisfactory progress, performance, or behavior may result in a student’s dismissal from the program.

Doctoral Program Applicant

In addition to the minimum requirements for admission to a doctoral program listed below, many of the University's doctoral programs will ask applicants to submit supplemental materials such as letters of recommendation or an autobiography or an essay describing the applicant's academic interests and professional goals; to present scores on a specific GRE Subject Test; to schedule a personal interview with departmental faculty; to present evidence of having completed specific courses with specific grades or of having specific kinds of work or life experiences; or to hold certain degrees or endorsements or certificates (e.g., teaching certificate). For more specific information on each program, read the admission requirements section of the relevant program's listing in this catalog or contact the program's graduate advisor or the department office.

1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, indicated on an official transcript. 2. An official transcript from the institution from which you received your bachelor degree is required, as well

as a transcript from institution(s) where any graduate level courses or degrees have been taken/completed. Applicants are not requ