Graduate Catalog

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1 Graduate Catalog

2 The graduate catalog describes the graduate programs offered by Boise State University and the policies, procedures, and requirements that govern those programs. Other pertinent university publications are the Boise State University Schedule of Classes, the Boise State University Student Handbook, and the Boise State University Policy Manual. All of these publications are available online at Prospective students are also encouraged to contact the graduate program coordinator of the program of interest for additional information. Policy Statement Concerning Catalog Contents The purpose of the Boise State Catalog is to provide current, articulate and accurate information about Boise State University for guidance of prospective students, for faculty and administrative officers, for students currently enrolled, and for other education or allied agencies. Catalogs, bulletins, course and fee schedules, etc., are not to be considered as binding contracts between Boise State University and students. The university and its divisions reserve the right at any time, without advance notice, to: (a) withdraw or cancel classes, courses, and programs; (b) change fee schedules; (c) change the academic calendar; (d) change admission and registration requirements; (e) change the regulations and requirements governing instruction in, and graduation from, the university and its various divisions; and (f) change any other regulations affecting students. Changes shall go into force whenever the proper authorities so determine, and shall apply not only to prospective students but also to those who are degree-seeking at the time in the university. When economic and other conditions permit, the university tries to provide advance notice of such changes. In particular, when an instructional program is to be withdrawn, the university will make every reasonable effort to ensure that students who are within two years of completing the graduation requirements, and who are making normal progress toward the completion of those requirements, will have the opportunity to complete the program, which is to be withdrawn. It is the policy of Boise State University to provide equal educational and employment opportunities, services, and benefits to students and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, creed, age or handicap in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of Sections 799A and 845 of the Public Health Act, and Sections 50 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 197, where applicable, as enforced by the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. Note: The courses contained in this catalog do not preclude or limit the university in its offerings for any semester or session nor do they restrict the university to the time block (semester) represented by the approved academic calendar. Boise State University attempts to respond to the educational needs and wants of any and all students when expressed. Requests for courses to be offered whenever they are desired will be favorably received providing that a minimum of 12 qualified students enrolls in the class and a competent faculty member is available to teach the course. 2 Boise State University Graduate Catalog

3 Table of Contents Boise State University Graduate Catalog Table of Contents Welcome from the Graduate Dean...Inside front cover Academic Calendar... 4 Graduate Degrees and Certificate Programs Offered...10 Graduate Program Coordinators...10 Graduate College Staff...14 Additional Services...14 An Introduction to Boise State University...15 University Policies and Services General Policies...19 Graduate Admission Regulations...22 Graduate Academic Regulations...26 Regulations for Graduate Certificate Programs...1 Regulations for Master s Programs...2 Regulations for Doctor of Philosophy Programs...5 Registration Policies and Procedures... 8 Grades...41 Tuition and Fees...4 Financial Aid for Graduate Students University Housing Directory of Student Services...51 Course Numbering and Terminology and Codes...5 University-Wide Courses...54 Colleges, Departments or Programs College of Arts and Sciences...55 Art...56 Biological Sciences Chemistry and Biochemistry English Geosciences...74 Mathematics...84 Music Physics...92 College of Business and Economics...9 Accountancy Business Administration...9 College of Education...10 Bilingual Education Counselor Education Curriculum, Instruction and Foundational Studies...11 Educational Technology Kinesiology Literacy Special Education and Early Childhood Studies College of Engineering...16 Civil Engineering Computer Science Electrical and Computer Engineering Instructional & Performance Technology Materials Science and Engineering Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering...15 College of Health Sciences Community and Environmental Health Nursing College of Social Sciences and Public Affairs Anthropology Communication Community and Regional Planning Criminal Justice History Psychology Public Policy and Administration School of Social Work Other Academic Units Interdisciplinary Programs Biomolecular Sciences Hydrologic Sciences...19 Interdisciplinary Studies Materials Science and Engineering Addiction Studies Gerontological Studies Division of Extended Studies Additional Graduate Courses Administration and Faculty Boise State University Administration Graduate Faculty Emeriti Graduate Faculty Adjunct Graduate Faculty Affiliate Graduate Faculty Index Campus Map...Inside back cover Boise State University Graduate Catalog

4 Academic Calendar SUMMER SESSION 2012 For registration information see the Boise State Registration Guide. Deadlines by Session Summer 2012 Session 1 st week 2 nd week rd week 4 th week 1 st 5 week 2 nd 5 week 1 st 8 week 2 nd 8 week Fee Payment Deadline May 10 May 1 June 21 June 12 May 1 July 5 May 10 May 1 Start Date May 14 June 4 June 25 July 16 June 4 July 9 May 14 June 4 Last Date to Add Without Permission Number May 14 June 4 June 25 July 16 June 5 July 10 May 16 June 6 Drop Fee Begins May 18 June 8 June 29 July 20 June 8 July 1 May 19 June 9 Last Date for Refund & Last Date to Register/ Add or Drop Without a W* May 15 June 5 June 26 July 17 June 6 July 11 May 18 June 8 Last Date to Drop or Completely Withdraw With a W. No Refund. May 21 June 11 July 2 July 2 June 15 July 20 June 4 June 25 Last Date of Classroom Instruction June June 24 July 15 August 5 July 8 August 12 July 8 July 29 Grades Due June 5 June 26 July 17 August 7 July 10 August 14 July 10 July 1 10 week May 1 June 4 June 6 June 9 June 12 June 29 August 12 August 14 * Last date to add with permission number, last date to drop or completely withdraw without a W and receive a refund (less a $40.00 processing fee), last date to change from credit-to-audit or audit-to-credit. February 21, Tues Registration begins for Summer March 15, Thurs Recommended last date to submit Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for consideration for financial aid for Summer May 15, Tues Last day for undergraduate, degree-seeking applicants for summer session to have all admission materials to the Admissions Office. Applicants who miss this deadline may be considered for nondegree-seeking (7 or fewer credits) status only and are ineligible for financial aid. 28, Mon Memorial Day (No classes. University offices closed.) June 6, Wed Summer Pell Grant eligibility determined by number of credits registered on this date. 7, Thurs Last day to apply for graduation, using BroncoWeb, for graduate and undergraduate degrees and certificates to be awarded in August. 18, Mon Recommended last day for final oral defense of dissertation, thesis, or project for August graduation. 2, Sat Last day for students to work using work-study awards. 29, Fri Last day to submit Application for Admission to Candidacy form to Graduate Admission and Degree Services for graduate degrees to be awarded in December. July 4, Wed Independence Day. (No classes. University offices closed.) 5, Thurs Last day to add undergraduate independent study and internship. 5, Thurs Last day to add graduate assessment, directed research, independent study, internship, practicum, or reading and conference. 6, Fri Last day to submit review copy of dissertation or thesis with Final Reading Approval form signed by the supervisory committee chair to the Thesis and Dissertation Office for August graduation. 0, Mon Last day to submit Report of Culminating Activity form to Graduate Admission and Degree Services for graduate degrees to be awarded in August. August 6, Mon Last day to submit final copies of dissertation or thesis to the Thesis and Dissertation Office for August graduation.

5 Boise State University Academic Calendar FALL SEMESTER 2012 For Registration Information see the Boise State Registration Guide. Deadlines by Session Fall 2012 Session Fee Payment Deadline Start Date Last Date to Add Without Permission Number Drop Fee Begins Last Date for Refund & Last Date to Register/Add or Drop Without a W* Last Date to Drop or Completely Withdraw With a W. No Refund. Last Date of Classroom Instruction Grades Due Regular August 2 August 27 August 1 September 4 September 10 October 5 December 14** December 1 1 st 5 week 2 nd 5 week rd 5 week 1 st 8 week 2 nd 8 week 1 st 10 week 2 nd 10 week 12 week Mountain Home August 2 August 2 August 2 August 2 August 2 August 2 August 2 August 27 October 1 November 5 August 27 October 22 August 27 October 1 August 28 October 2 November 6 August 29 October 24 August 29 October August 1 October 5 November 9 September 1 October 27 September 1 October 6 August 29 October November 7 August 1 October 26 September 5 October 9 September 7 October 12 November 16 September 17 November 12 September 21 October 26 September 28 November 2 December 14 October 19 December 14*** November 2 December 14 October 2 November 6 December 1 October 2 December 1 November 6 December 1 August 2 August 27 August 0 September 2 September 6 September 27 November 16 November 27 *Last date to add with permission number, last date to drop or completely withdraw without a W and receive a refund (less a $40.00 processing fee), last date to change from credit-to-audit or audit-to-credit. **The final exams for this session are December See Final Examination Schedule listed on BroncoWeb for exact dates and times. ***This session is eight calendar weeks long with seven weeks of in-class instruction due to the Thanksgiving Week Break. February 15, Wed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) priority filing deadline for new and transfer students. Students who will begin enrollment at BSU during the Fall 2012 semester should transmit the FAFSA, including any required signature pages, by February 15, New and transfer students who meet this deadline will automatically be considered for most need-based scholarships and tuition waivers and will receive priority consideration for certain grant, loan, and work-study programs. 15, Wed Scholarship deadlines: Last day to have all admission materials received in the Admissions Office for new and transfer students who want to be considered for scholarships for the year. Last day for the BSU Supplemental Scholarship Application to be received in the Financial Aid Office to be considered for special merit and needbased scholarships. Last day for the Brown Scholarship application to be received in the Honors College. The Boise State Financial Aid website contains a listing of departments that require a separate scholarship application. March 15, Thurs Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) priority filing deadline for continuing students. Deadline for submitting Supplemental Scholarship Application. Students attending BSU Spring 201 and who plan to continue attendance during the academic year should transmit the FAFSA or renewal FAFSA, including any required signature pages, by March 15, Students who meet this deadline will receive priority consideration for certain scholarship, grant, loan, and work-study programs. April 2, Mon Registration for continuing students begins for Fall 2012 (by appointment). May 15, Tues Last day for undergraduate, degree-seeking applicants for Fall 2012 to have all admission materials received by the Admissions Office. Applicants who miss this deadline will be considered for nondegree-seeking (7 or fewer credits) status only and are ineligible for financial aid. 15, Tues Priority deadline for international student application materials to be received for fall semester consideration. June 1, Fri Last day to submit financial aid documents to maintain priority aid. 29, Fri Last day for graduate, degree-seeking applicants for fall semester to have all admission materials received by Graduate Admission and Degree Services. Applications received after this date might not be processed in time to admit students to degree programs. July 1, Sun First day students can begin working using work-study awards. August 20, Mon University, college, and department activities for faculty begin this week. 24, Fri Residence halls open at 8:0 a.m. (in one-and-a-half hour shifts). 24, Fri Convocation. 27, Mon Classes begin. Academic advising available throughout the semester.

6 Boise State University Academic Calendar August 1, Fri Weekend University classes begin. 1, Fri Last day faculty may submit Faculty Initiated Drop forms for nonattendance during the first week of the semester to the Registrar s Office. 1, Fri Last day to apply for graduation, using BroncoWeb, for graduate and undergraduate degrees and certificates to be awarded in December. September, Mon Labor Day (No classes. University offices closed.) 10, Mon Last day to waive Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) using BroncoWeb. 10, Mon Pell Grant eligibility determined by number of credits registered on this date. 10, Mon Last day to add graduate dissertation, thesis, project, or portfolio credit. 10, Mon Last day to submit Idaho Residency Determination Worksheet with documentation to Registrar s Office to declare Idaho residency for Fall 2012 consideration. October 5, Fri Last day to add undergraduate internship and independent study. 5, Fri Last day to add graduate assessment, directed research, independent study, internship, practicum, or reading and conference. 8, Mon Last day to submit Application for Admission to Candidacy form to Graduate Admission and Degree Services for graduate degrees to be awarded in May. 8, Mon Columbus Day Observed (Classes in session and University offices open). 19, Fri Recommended last day for final oral dissertation, thesis, or project defense for December graduation. November 9, Fri Last day to submit review copy of dissertation or thesis with Final Reading Approval form signed by the supervisory committee chair to the Thesis and Dissertation Office for December graduation. 12, Mon Veterans Day Observed. (Classes in session and University offices open.) 17, Sat Residence halls close (Noon). 24, Sat Residence halls re-open (Noon) , M-Su Thanksgiving holiday (No classes. University offices closed November 22-2.) December 14, Fri Classroom instruction ends. 14, Fri Last day to submit final copies of dissertation or thesis to Thesis and Dissertation Office for December graduation. 16, Sun Weekend University classes end , M-Th Final semester examinations for the Regular session. Exam schedule listed on BroncoWeb. 21, Fri Residence halls close (Noon). 21, Fri Commencement 24-28, M-F University offices closed. 1, Mon Grade reports due on BroncoWeb. 1, Mon Last day to submit Report of Culminating Activity form to Graduate Admission and Degree Services for graduate degrees to be awarded in December. January 1, Tues New Year s Day. (University offices closed.). Deadlines by Session Intersession Session Fee Payment Deadline Start Date INTERSESSION For registration information see the Boise State Registration Guide. Last Date to Add Without Permission Number Drop Fee Begins Last Date for Refund & Last Date to Register/ Add or Drop Without a W* Last Date to Drop or Completely Withdraw With a W. No Refund. Last Date of Classroom Instruction Grades Due Intersession December 20 January 2 January 2 January January January 9 January 20 January 22 *Last date to add with permission number, last date to drop or completely withdraw without a W and receive a refund (less a $40.00 processing fee), last date to change from credit-to-audit or audit-to-credit.

7 Boise State University Academic Calendar SPRING SEMESTER 201 For registration information see the Boise State Registration Guide. Deadlines by Session Spring 201 Session Fee Payment Deadline Start Date Last Date to Add Without Permission Number Drop Fee Begins Last Date for Refund & Last Date to Register/ Add or Drop Without a W* Last Date to Drop or Completely Withdraw With a W. No Refund. Last Date of Classroom Instruction Grades Due Regular January 17 January 22 January 28 January 29 February 4 March 4 May 10** May 21 1 st 5 week 2 nd 5 week rd 5 week 1 st 8 week 2 nd 8 week 1 st 10 week 2 nd 10 week 12 week Mountain Home January 17 January 17 January 17 January 17 January 17 January 17 January 17 January 22 February 25 April 1 January 22 March 18 January 22 February 25 January 2 February 26 April 2 January 24 March 20 January 24 February 27 January 26 March 1 April 5 January 27 March 2 January 27 March 2 January 24 February 27 April January 28 March 22 January 0 March 5 February 4 March 8 April 12 February 12 April 18 February 19 March 22 February 22 April 5 May March 15 May 10*** April 5 May 10 February 26 April 9 May 21 March 19 May 21 April 9 May 21 January 17 January 22 January 25 January 28 January 1 February 22 April 12 April 16 *Last date to add with permission number, last date to drop or completely withdraw without a W and receive a refund (less a $40.00 processing fee), last date to change from credit-to-audit or audit-to-credit. **The final semester exams for this session are May See Final Examination Schedule listed on BroncoWeb for exact dates and times. ***This session is eight calendar weeks long with seven weeks of in-class instruction due to the weeklong Spring Break. October 1, Mon Recommended date to submit FAFSA/Renewal Application for Spring 201 financial aid (if you have not already done so) in order to have aid available to pay spring semester fees. 8, Mon Last day to submit Application for Admission to Candidacy form to Graduate Admission and Degree Services for graduate degrees to be awarded in May. 15, Mon Priority deadline for international student application materials to be received for spring semester consideration. 22, Mon Registration for continuing students begins for Spring 201 and Intersession (by appointment). November 15, Thurs Last day for undergraduate, degree-seeking applicants for Spring 201 to have all admission materials received by the Admissions Office. Applicants who miss this deadline will be considered for nondegree-seeking (7 or fewer credits) status only. December 7, Fri Last day for graduate, degree-seeking applicants for spring semester to have all admission materials received by Graduate Admission and Degree Services. Applications received after this date might not be processed in time to admit students to degree programs. January 2, Wed Intersession classes begin. 14, Mon University, college, and department activities for faculty begin this week. 19, Sat Residence halls open (Noon). 20, Sun Intersession classes end. 21, Mon Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr./Idaho Human Rights Day. (No classes. University offices closed.) 22, Tues Classes begin. Academic advising available throughout the semester. 25, Fri Weekend University classes begin. 28, Mon Last day faculty may submit Faculty Initiated Drop forms for nonattendance during the first week of the semester to the Registrar s Office. 28, Mon Last day to apply for graduation, using BroncoWeb, for graduate and undergraduate degrees and certificates to be awarded in May.

8 Boise State University Academic Calendar February 4, Mon Last day to waive Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) using BroncoWeb. 4, Mon Pell Grant eligibility determined by number of credits registered on this date. 4, Mon Last day to add graduate dissertation, thesis, project, or portfolio credit. 4, Mon Last day to submit Idaho Residency Determination Worksheet with documentation to Registrar s Office to declare Idaho residency for Spring 201 consideration. 18, Mon Presidents Day (No classes. University offices closed.) March 4, Mon Last day to add undergraduate internship and independent study. 4, Mon Last day to add graduate assessment, directed research, independent study, internship, practicum, or reading and conference. 4, Mon Last day to submit Application for Admission to Candidacy form to Graduate Admission and Degree Services for graduate degrees to be awarded in August. 15, Fri Recommended last day for final oral dissertation, thesis, or project defense for May graduation. 2, Sat Residence halls close (Noon). 25-1, M-Su Spring vacation. (University offices open.) 0, Sat Residence halls re-open (Noon). April 1, Mon Last day to submit review copy of dissertation or thesis with Final Reading Approval form signed by the supervisory committee chair to the Thesis and Dissertation Office for May graduation. May 10, Fri Classroom instruction ends. 10, Fri Last day to submit final copies of dissertation or thesis to Thesis and Dissertation Office for May graduation. 12, Sun Weekend University classes end. 1-16, M-Th Final semester examinations for the Regular session. Exam schedule listed on BroncoWeb. 17, Fri Residence halls close (Noon). 18, Sat Commencement. 21, Tues Grade reports due using BroncoWeb. 21, Tues Last day to submit Report of Culminating Activity form to Graduate Admission and Degree Services for graduate degrees to be awarded in May.

9 Boise State University Academic Calendar SUMMER SESSION 201 For registration information see the Boise State Registration Guide. Deadlines by Session Summer 201 Session 1 st week 2 nd week rd week 4 th week 1 st 5 week 2 nd 5 week 1 st 8 week 2 nd 8 week Fee Payment Deadline May 16 June 6 June 27 July 18 June 6 July 11 May 16 June 6 Start Date May 20 June 10 July 1 July 22 June 10 July 15 May 20 June 10 Last Date to Add Without Permission Number May 20 June 10 July 1 July 22 June 11 July 16 May 22 June 12 Drop Fee Begins May 24 June 14 July 5 July 26 June 14 July 19 May 25 June 15 Last Date for Refund & Last Date to Register/Add or Drop Without a W* May 21 June 11 July 2 July 2 June 12 July 17 May 24 June 14 Last Date to Drop or Completely Withdraw With a W. No Refund. May 28 June 17 July 8 July 29 June 12 July 26 June 10 July 1 Last Date of Classroom Instruction June 9 June 0 July 21 August 11 July 14 August 18 July 14 August 4 Grades Due June 11 July 7 July 2 August 20 July 16 August 20 July 16 August 6 10 week June 6 June 10 June 12 June 15 June 18 July 5 August 18 August 20 *Last date to add with permission number, last date to drop or completely withdraw without a W and receive a refund (less a $40.00 processing fee), last date to change from credit-to-audit or audit-to-credit. February 19, Tues Registration begins for Summer 201. May 15, Wed Last day for undergraduate, degree-seeking applicants for summer session to have all admission materials to the Admissions Office. Applicants who miss this deadline may be considered for nondegree-seeking (7 or fewer credits) status only and are ineligible for financial aid. June 6, Thurs Last day to apply for graduation, using BroncoWeb, for graduate and undergraduate degrees and certificates to be awarded in August. 12, Wed Summer Pell Grant eligibility determined by number of credits registered on this date. 17, Mon Recommended last day for final oral dissertation, thesis, or project defense for August graduation. 27, Thurs Last day to submit Application for Admission to Candidacy form to the Graduate Admission and Degree Services for graduate degrees to be awarded in December. July 4, Thurs Independence Day. (No classes. University offices closed.) 8, Mon Last day to submit review copy of dissertation or thesis with Final Reading Approval form signed by the supervisory committee chair to the Thesis and Dissertation Office for August graduation. 11, Thurs Last day to add undergraduate independent study and internship. 11, Thurs Last day to add graduate assessment, directed research, independent study, internship, practicum, or reading and conference. 0, Tues Last day to submit Report of Culminating Activity form to Graduate Admission and Degree Services for graduate degrees to be awarded in August. August 5, Mon Last day to submit final copies of dissertation or thesis to Thesis and Dissertation Office for August graduation.

10 Graduate Degrees and Certificate Programs The Graduate Admission Application is located at A one-time application fee of $55.00 is required for a new graduate application. There is no fee for readmission to a subsequent semester. If you are not a citizen of the United States, are currently in the United States with a visa, or you have applied for permanent residency but have not been approved, you are considered an international student. Please refer to the following website for the International Admissions Office Graduate Degrees and Certificate Programs Offered Department Degree Program Graduate Program Coordinator Page College of Arts and Sciences Art M.A. Master of Arts in Art Education Kathleen Keys, Ph.D. 57 M.F.A. Master of Fine Arts, Visual Arts Cheryl Shurtleff-Young, M.A. 57 Biological Sciences M.A. Master of Arts in Biology Ian Robertson, Ph.D. 60 M.S. Master of Science in Biology Ian Robertson, Ph.D. 60 M.S. Master of Science in Raptor Biology Ian Robertson, Ph.D. 60 Chemistry and Biochemistry M.S. Master of Science in Chemistry Ken Cornell, Ph.D. 64 English M.F.A. Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing Mitch Wieland, Ph.D. 66 M.A. Master of Arts in English, Literature Ann Campbell, Ph.D. 67 M.A. Master of Arts in English, Rhetoric and Composition Ann Campbell, Ph.D. 67 M.A. Master of Arts in Teaching English Language Arts Jim Fredricksen, Ph.D. 69 M.A. Master of Arts in Technical Communication Mike Markel, Ph.D. 70 Certificate Technical Communication Mike Markel, Ph.D. 71 Geosciences Ph.D. Doctor of Philosophy in Geophysics Kasper van Wijk, Ph.D. 74 Ph.D. Doctor of Philosophy in Geosciences Mark Schmitz, Ph.D. 76 M.ESci. Master of Earth Science David Wilkins, Ph.D. 77 M.S. Master of Science in Geology Mark Schmitz, Ph.D. 78 M.S. Master of Science in Geophysics Kasper van Wijk, Ph.D. 78 M.S. Master of Science in Hydrologic Sciences Shawn Benner, Ph.D. 19 Certificate Geographic Information Analysis David Wilkins, Ph.D. 80 Mathematics M.S. Master of Science in Mathematics Jodi Mead, Ph.D. 84 M.S. Master of Science in Mathematics Education Laurie Cavey, Ph.D. 85 Music M.M. Master of Music, Music Education Jeanne M. Belfy, Ph.D. 88 M.M. Master of Music, Pedagogy Jeanne M. Belfy, Ph.D. 88 M.M. Master of Music, Performance Jeanne M. Belfy, Ph.D. 88 Interdisciplinary Studies M.A. Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies Daryl Jones, Ph.D. 195 Minimum of two departments M.S. Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies Daryl Jones, Ph.D. 195 College of Business and Economics Accountancy M.S. Master of Science in Accountancy Kirk Smith, Ph.D. 99 M.S. Master of Science in Accountancy, Taxation Kirk Smith, Ph.D. 101 Graduate Studies M.B.A. Master of Business Administration Full-Time Program Kirk Smith, Ph.D. 9 Part-Time Program M.B.A. Executive Master of Business Administration Kirk Smith, Ph.D. 96 continued 10 Boise State University Graduate Catalog

11 Graduate Degrees and Certificate Programs Graduate Degrees and Certificate Programs Offered (continued) Department Degree Program Graduate Program Coordinator Page College of Education College of Education Ken Coll, Ph.D. Ed.D. Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction Keith Thiede, Ph.D. 104 Bilingual Education M.Ed. Master of Education in Bilingual Education Roberto E. Bahruth, Ph.D. 107 M.Ed. Master of Education in English as a Second Language Roberto E. Bahruth, Ph.D. 108 Counselor Education M.A. Master of Arts in Counseling Bobbie Birdsall, Ph.D. 109 Counselor Education/ Community and Environmental Certificate Addiction Studies Susan Esp, Ph.D. 200 Health Counselor Education/ Community and Environmental Certificate Gerontological Studies Bobbie Birdsall, Ph.D. 202 Health/Social Work Curriculum, Instruction and M.A. Master of Arts in Education, Curriculum and Instruction Ted Singletary, Ph.D. 11 Foundational Studies M.Ed. Master of Education in Educational Leadership Kathleen Budge, Ed.D. 11 M.S. Master of Science in STEM Education Louis Nadelson, Ph.D. 114 Certificate Secondary/K-12 Teaching Ted Singletary, Ph.D. 115 Educational Technology Ed.D. Doctor of Education in Educational Technology Ross Perkins, Ph.D. 119 M.E.T Master of Educational Technology Chareen Snelson, Ed.D. 120 M.S. Master of Science in Educational Technology Ross Perkins, Ph.D. 121 Certificate Online Teaching Chareen Snelson, Ed.D. 121 Certificate School Technology Coordination Chareen Snelson, Ed.D. 122 Certificate Technology Integration Specialist Chareen Snelson, Ed.D. 122 Kinesiology Master of Kinesiology M.K. Behavioral Studies Biophysical Studies Shelley Lucas, Ph.D. 126 Socio-historical Studies M.K. Master of Kinesiology in Physical Education Pedagogy Shelley Lucas, Ph.D. 126 M.S. Master of Science in Exercise and Sport Studies Behavioral Studies Biophysical Studies Shelley Lucas, Ph.D. 127 Socio-historical Studies M.S. Master of Science in Physical Education Pedagogy Shelley Lucas, Ph.D. 127 Literacy M.A. Master of Arts in Education, Literacy Stan Steiner, Ph.D. 129 Special Education and M.A. Master of Arts in Early Childhood Studies Juli Pool, Ph.D. 1 Early Childhood Studies M.Ed. Master of Education in Early Childhood Studies Juli Pool, Ph.D. 1 M.A. Master of Arts in Special Education Jack Hourcade, Ph.D. 1 M.Ed. Master of Education in Special Education Jack Hourcade, Ph.D. 14 Certificate Consulting Teacher Endorsement Evelyn Johnson, Ed.D. 14 Additional Education Programs M.A. M.A. M.S. M.M. College of Arts and Sciences Master of Arts in Art Education Master of Arts in Teaching English Language Arts Master of Science in Mathematics Education Master of Music, Music Education Kathleen Keys, Ph.D. Bruce Robbins, Ph.D. Laurie Cavey, Ph.D. Jeanne M. Belfy, Ph.D M.S.W. College of Social Sciences and Public Affairs Master of Social Work Roy Rodenhiser, Ph.D. 185 continued Boise State University Graduate Catalog 11

12 Graduate Degrees and Certificate Programs Graduate Degrees and Certificate Programs Offered (continued) Department Degree Program Graduate Program Coordinator Page College of Engineering Civil Engineering M.Engr. Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering George Murgel, Ph.D. 17 M.S. Master of Science in Civil Engineering George Murgel, Ph.D. 18 M.S. Master of Science in Hydrologic Sciences Shawn Benner, Ph.D. 19 Computer Science M.S. Master of Science in Computer Science Amit Jain, Ph.D. 140 Electrical and Computer Engineering Electrical and Computer Engineering Instructional & Performance Technology Materials Science and Engineering/Biological Sciences/Chemistry/Physics Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering College of Health Sciences Community and Environmental M.H.S. Health Ph.D. Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering John Chiasson, Ph.D. 142 M.Engr. Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering Sin Ming Loo, Ph.D. 145 M.S. Master of Science in Computer Engineering Sin Ming Loo, Ph.D. 145 M.Engr. Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering Wan Kuang, Ph.D. 146 M.S. Master of Science in Electrical Engineering Wan Kuang, Ph.D. 146 M.S. Master of Science in Instructional & Performance Technology Donald Stepich, Ph.D. 150 Certificate Human Performance Technology Donald Stepich, Ph.D. 151 Certificate Workplace E-Learning and Performance Support Donald Stepich, Ph.D. 151 Certificate Workplace Instructional Design Donald Stepich, Ph.D. 151 Ph.D. Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science and Engineering Bill Knowlton, Ph.D. 196 M.Engr. Master of Engineering in Materials Science and Engineering Bill Knowlton, Ph.D. 197 M.S. Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering Bill Knowlton, Ph.D. 197 M.Engr. Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering Steve Tennyson, Ph.D. 15 M.S. Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering Steve Tennyson, Ph.D. 15 Master of Health Science Environmental Health Evaluation and Research Health Policy Health Promotion Health Services Leadership Theodore McDonald, Ph.D. 157 Community and Environmental Health/Counselor Education Certificate Addiction Studies Susan Esp, Ph.D. 200 Community and Environmental Health/ Counselor Education/ Certificate Gerontological Studies Sarah Toevs, Ph.D. 202 Social Work Community and Environmental Health Certificate Health Services Leadership Theodore McDonald, Ph.D. 159 Nursing M.N. Master of Nursing Leonie Sutherland, Ph.D. 16 M.S.N. Master of Science in Nursing Leonie Sutherland, Ph.D. 16 College of Social Sciences and Public Affairs Anthropology M.A. Master of Arts in Anthropology Mark Plew, Ph.D. 166 M.A.A. Master of Applied Anthropology Mark Plew, Ph.D. 167 Communication M.A. Master of Arts in Communication Natalie Nelson-Marsh, Ph.D. 168 Community and Regional M.C.R.P. Master of Community and Regional Planning Jacobus Vos, Ph.D. 170 Planning Certificate Community and Regional Planning Jacobus Vos, Ph.D. 172 Criminal Justice M.A. Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Lisa Growette Bostaph, Ph.D. 175 continued 12 Boise State University Graduate Catalog

13 Graduate Degrees and Certificate Programs Graduate Degrees and Certificate Programs Offered (continued) Department Degree Program Graduate Program Coordinator Page History M.A. Master of Arts in History Lisa Brady, Ph.D. 178 M.A.H.R. Master of Applied Historical Research Lisa Brady, Ph.D. 178 Psychology Certificate Family Studies Jennifer M. Weaver, Ph.D. 180 Public Policy and Administration M.P.A. Master of Public Administration General Public Administration Environmental and Natural Resource Policy and Administration State and Local Government Policy and Administration Elizabeth Fredericksen, Ph.D. 181 Public Policy and Administration Certificate Conflict Management Suzanne McCorkle, Ph.D.. 18 Social Work M.S.W. Master of Social Work Roy Rodenhiser, Ph.D. 185 Certificate Refugee Sercices Advanced Macro Practice Kathy Tidwell 187 Certificate Refugee Services Clincal Practice Kathy Tidwell 188 Social Work/Community and Environmental Health/ Certificate Gerontological Studies Bobbie Birdsall, Ph.D. 202 Counselor Education Interdisciplinary Programs Biological Sciences/Chemistry and Biochemistry/Physics Ph.D. Doctor of Philosophy in Biomolecular Sciences Denise Wingett, Ph.D. 191 Geosciences/Civil Engineering M.S. Master of Science in Hydrologic Sciences Shawn Benner, Ph.D. 19 Interdisciplinary Studies M.A. Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies Daryl Jones, Ph.D. 195 M.S. Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies Daryl Jones, Ph.D. 195 Materials Science and Ph.D. Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science and Engineering Bill Knowlton, Ph.D. 196 Engineering/Biological Sciences/Chemistry/Physics M.Engr. Master of Engineering in Materials Science and Engineering Bill Knowlton, Ph.D. 197 M.S. Master of Science in Materials Science & Engineering Bill Knowlton, Ph.D. 197 Community and Environmental Health/Counselor Education Community and Environmental Health/Counselor Education/ Social Work Certificate Addiction Studies Susan Esp, Ph.D. 200 Certificate Gerontological Studies Denice Liley, Ph.D. 202 Boise State University Graduate Catalog 1

14 Graduate College Staff Office of the Graduate Dean Business Building, Room (208) Graduate Dean, John R. (Jack) Pelton...(208) Associate Graduate Dean, Christopher Hill...(208) Management Assistant, Julie Gerrard...(208) Administrative Assistant, Arlene Kaufman...(208) Business Manager, Anne Herndon...(208) Graduate Admission and Degree Services Business Building, Room 04...(208) Supervisor, Graduate Admission and Degree Services, Linda Platt...(208) Technical Records Specialist, Ginger Moyers...(208) Technical Records Specialist, Greg Gaskill... (208) Office Specialist, Suzetta Gibson...(208) Business Building, Room 05 Coordinator: Theses, Dissertations and Fellowship Programs, Jodi Chilson...(208) Additional Services Financial Aid, Administration Building, Room 11...(208) GMAT Testing, For information contact...(208) 2-80 Other Pearson locations: (1-800) or register online at GRE Testing, For information contact... (208) (1-800) or register online at GRE, GMAT Test Prep Classes, Extended Studies, 220 E. Parkcenter Boulevard...(208) International Student Admissions, Student Union Building...(208) Payment and Disbursement Center, Administration Building, Room (208) (208) PRAXIS Testing, Thomson Pro-Metric testing locations...(1-800) Registrar, Administration Building, Room (208) Boise State University Graduate Catalog

15 An Introduction to Boise State University The City of Boise Idaho s state capital and center of business, Boise is the largest metropolitan area between Portland, Oregon, and Salt Lake City, Utah. Set against a backdrop of the Rocky Mountain foothills, Boise is one of the most attractive and enjoyable cities in the nation. As a growing city of more than 211,000 people, Boise enjoys a varied economy based on high technology, agricultural products, tourism, government agencies, and manufacturing. Known as the City of Trees, Boise is located in a land of great variety. To the south are rich farmlands; a rugged, high-mountain desert; North America s tallest sand dunes; and the famous Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area. To the north, forests, whitewater rivers, and mountain lakes provide opportunities for fishing, hiking, hunting, and kayaking. Bogus Basin ski resort is just 16 miles from the Boise State University campus, and world-famous Sun Valley is less than three hours away. The Boise Greenbelt, a network of city parks and riverside paths, runs through the campus. Three city parks are within walking distance of Boise State University, and a footbridge spans the Boise River, linking the campus to Julia Davis Park, where the Boise Art Museum, Idaho State Historical Museum, and Zoo Boise are located. An array of outdoor activities camping, fishing, golf, hiking, river rafting, skiing, and tennis are available only a short distance from campus. The city and campus offer many cultural opportunities, such as the American Festival Ballet, Boise Civic Opera, Boise Philharmonic, Gene Harris Jazz Festival, Idaho Shakespeare Festival, Trey McIntyre Project, and a variety of other musical and theatrical productions. Touring artists frequently perform in the Morrison Center for the Performing Arts and Taco Bell Arena, both located on the Boise State University campus. In addition, Taco Bell Arena hosts a variety of national sporting events. The University s Environment and Mission Boise State University is the largest institution of higher learning in Idaho. It is located in the middle of one of the most vibrant and livable cities in America and the governmental and commercial center of the Gem State. Boise State has long been heralded as an institution devoted to excellence in classroom teaching, but a new dimension to its mission is emerging that of a Metropolitan Research University of Distinction. As the Boise economy has changed into a dynamic marketplace of ideas and products especially with its highly sophisticated technology sector and as the city became the heart of a major metropolitan region, it is a natural transition for the city s university to expand from a traditional comprehensive higher education institution with a strong teaching mission to become a metropolitan research institution. Although there are other institutions of higher education in the region, Boise State University is the only full-service, comprehensive state university in the region. As defined by the Idaho State Board of Education, it is Boise State s role and mission to be a comprehensive, urban university serving a diverse population through undergraduate and graduate programs, research, and state and regional public service. Today, the breadth of programs and services Boise State offers, and its unique location makes, it one of the nation s best places to live and learn. Boise State has academic programs in seven colleges Arts and Sciences, Business and Economics, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Social Sciences and Public Affairs, and Graduate Studies with a full-time faculty of more than 600. The University s Vision and Strategic Plan Boise State University s vision is to become a Metropolitan Research University of Distinction. This quest is the natural outcome of the interaction of our role in our state system of education and the environment in which we are located. The achievement of this vision is guided by our strategic plan, Charting the Course. The plan captures the meaning of the phrase Metropolitan Research University of Distinction as defined by faculty members, staff members, students, and community members: Academic Excellence high quality, student-focused programs that integrate theory and practice, engage students in community based learning, and are informed by meaningful assessment. Public Engagement the University s academic mission is linked with its community partners to address issues of mutual benefit. Vibrant Culture embraces and fosters innovation, responsiveness, inclusiveness, accessibility, diversity, and effective stewardship. Exceptional Research progressive scholarship and creative activity, and graduate programs that have groundbreaking applications locally, regionally, and globally. Charting the Course also establishes a set of ten goals to guide our actions in the five areas identified as being critical to our progress: resources, infrastructure, people, connections, and culture. The University s History In 192, the Episcopal Church founded Boise Junior College, the first post-secondary school in Idaho s capital. When the Episcopal Church discontinued its sponsorship in 194, Boise Junior College became a nonprofit, private corporation, sponsored by the Boise Chamber of Commerce and by the community. 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16 An Introduction to Boise State University through local property taxes. By the end of the 190s, Boise Junior College boasted an enrollment of 600 students. Originally located at St. Margaret s Hall, near the present site of St. Luke s Regional Medical Center, the school was moved in 1940 to its present location alongside the Boise River. In 1965, Boise Junior College became a four-year institution and was renamed Boise College. In 1969, the school was brought into the state system of higher education and the Graduate College was established. In 1971, two master s programs were approved; the Master of Business Administration and the Master of Arts in Elementary Education. In 1974, Boise State College became Boise State University, and in the following year the university established the Master of Public Administration. That same year, the Master of Arts in Education program was expanded to include options in secondary education. The University now offers over 75 distinct graduate curricula leading to master s and doctoral degrees, and enrolls approximately 2,000 graduate students each semester. During its history, Boise State University has operated under the leadership of six presidents: Bishop Middleton Barnwell ( ), Eugene B. Chaffee ( ), John B. Barnes ( ), John H. Keiser ( ), Charles P. Ruch ( ), Robert W. Kustra (200-present). Accreditation Boise State University is a member of and is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. The University holds permanent membership on the College Entrance Examination Board and in the College Scholarship Service Assembly. Many of Boise State University s academic programs have special accreditation or endorsement from one or more of the following organizations: ABET, Inc. American Bar Association American Chemical Society American Council for Construction Education American Health Information Management Association Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs Committee on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education Committee on Accreditation Respiratory Care Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs Council on Social Work Education Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology National Association of Schools of Arts and Design National Association of Schools of Music National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration National Association of Schools of Theatre National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education National Environmental Health Science and Protection Accreditation Council National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission Students Each semester, Boise State University enrolls approximately 20,000 students in its academic programs. Students come to Boise State University from every county in Idaho, from nearly every state in the nation, and from numerous foreign countries. The university s urban setting both attracts and complements this diverse student body, which includes many nontraditional students as well as traditional students enrolling directly from high school. Because Boise is the commercial, financial, health care, and governmental center of Idaho there are experiences and opportunities reaching beyond the classroom afforded to you that are unavailable elsewhere in the state. For instance, you can enhance classroom learning and gain valuable work experience by serving as an intern with the State Legislature, government agencies, or one of the many private businesses and industries in the area. In addition, you can attend a wide variety of civic, cultural, and social events hosted by Boise State University. Graduate College The Graduate College is the only academic unit at Boise State University whose sole concern and primary advocacy is graduate education. The Graduate College provides institutional oversight for more than 70 graduate curricula established across six academic colleges, with approximately 2,000 registered graduate students each semester. These programs span the breadth of graduate education, from practice-oriented master s programs that prepare students for leadership roles in a wide variety of professional settings, to researchfocused Ph.D. programs that develop the next generation of scholars. The Graduate College works closely with the Graduate Council, the deans and graduate faculties of the six academic colleges, and external accrediting organizations to ensure excellence in all aspects of the graduate experience. The scope of activities embraced by the Graduate College is very broad, including attendance at regional and national forums on graduate education, strategic development of graduate programming, and problem resolution for individual faculty members and graduate students. The Graduate College also helps the university maintain a culture of collegiality and ethical behavior through its dedication to fairness and integrity. Faculty You will find that the university attracts faculty who are dedicated to excellence in teaching, creative in generating new knowledge, and generous in using their expertise to solve society s problems. Moreover, the faculty members at Boise State University recognize that high-quality teaching is their primary goal, giving you the opportunity to work with some of the West s most respected scientists, artists, researchers, and educators. In addition to helping students learn, Boise State University faculty assist business, industry, educational institutions, government agencies, and professional groups with educational programs and research-and-development efforts. The university also assists organizations in upgrading the knowledge and skills of employees. 16 Boise State University Graduate Catalog

17 An Introduction to Boise State University A Tour of the Campus Boise State University s 11-acre main campus is bordered to the north by the Boise River, to the south by University Drive, to the east by Broadway Avenue, and to the west by Ann Morrison Park. Step across the footbridge spanning the Boise River, and you are in the open green space of Julia Davis Park, home to the Idaho State Historical Museum, the Boise Art Museum, and Zoo Boise. Just a few minutes walk from campus is downtown Boise, where you will find inviting shops, fine restaurants, and vibrant nightlife. On campus, the Administration Building contains the offices of several student services, including financial aid and the registrar. University Health Services including all medical, counseling, wellness, and SHIP are integrated under one roof in the Norco Building. The Office of Advising and Academic Enhancement, the Career Center, and the Testing Center are located together in the Academic and Career Services Building. Classes are held in a number of buildings, including the Bronco Gym and Department of Kinesiology Building, the Business Building, the Education Building, the Engineering Building, the Fine Arts Building, the Liberal Arts Building, the Math/Geosciences Building, the Micron Engineering Center, the Morrison Civil Engineering Building, the Multi-Purpose Classroom Facility, the Public Affairs/Art West Building, and the Science Building. The Interactive Learning Center supports the latest in technology with twelve general use classrooms, multi-media labs, a classroom for research and innovation, and even a -D visualization classroom. It is also home to the Center for Teaching and Learning. Other notable features of the campus include the Albertsons Library, as well as the Centennial Amphitheatre an outdoor venue for lectures, concerts, and plays. The Morrison Center for the Performing Arts houses the music department, the theatre arts department, a 2,000-seat performance hall, a 200-seat recital hall, and a 200-seat theater. The Student Recreation Center houses informal recreation, intramural sports, outdoor programs, fitness opportunities, a wellness center, as well as athletic training facilities. Completed in the fall of 2010, the new 17,000 square foot Aquatics Center is a hub for water activities. Boise State University students also enjoy a newly expanded Student Union, which provides facilities for social, recreational, and cultural activities. In addition to a quick-copy center and dining areas, the Student Union contains a game room, several lounges, the Boise State University Bookstore, and the Bronco Shop. While at the Student Union, you can stop by the Information Desk to pick up tickets for campus programs and community events, or visit the offices of more than 190 recognized student organizations. The admissions office is located on the first floor. The new West Entrance and Transit Center is a spacious and furnished entrance to the Student Union on the west side of the building. Patrons can wait inside or outside for shuttles now making the stop in front of the open sidewalk area. Taco Bell Arena is Idaho s largest multi-purpose arena. When not filled with fans of Bronco basketball, gymnastics, or volleyball, Taco Bell Arena is the site of concerts, professional sporting events, and family entertainment. Nearby is Bronco Stadium, with a seating capacity of 2,000. The Albertsons Library The Albertsons Library provides access to an extensive array of online journals, research databases, reference works, newspapers, books and ebooks, and other resources for research and learning. Study spaces for individuals and groups are available throughout the Library. Reference librarians provide help students in the Library and online with their research. The Library has 120 desktop computers available for student use and 50 laptops available for student checkout. There are 24 ipads also available for checkout. The Library s holdings exceed 2 million items, including access to: ~700,000 total volumes 88,000+ electronic journals 270+ online databases 100,000+ electronic books The library website links to information resources including the library catalog, databases, online journals, and reference sources. Distance education students can find information on using the Library and obtaining materials to support their coursework. Students have access to all Library online resources both on- and off-campus. The Reference area is the information hub of the Library where librarians are available to provide on-demand assistance and guidance in conducting research using library resources. Librarians with subject expertise offer individual research appointments to students to help guide the discovery of materials to support their class assignments and research. Research resources include an extensive collection of discipline-specific research databases and journals, and numerous specialty databases, handbooks, encyclopedias, dictionaries, U.S. government documents, and maps. The Special Collections area contains manuscript collections, rare books, Basque studies material, and the university archives in addition to housing the papers of Senator Len B. Jordan, Senator Frank Church, and Interior Secretary/Governor Cecil Andrus. Selected resources from the department s photo collections are Boise State University Graduate Catalog 17