Graduate Catalog: Youngstown State University

GRADUATE
CATALOG
2018-2019
YOUNGSTOWN
STATE UNIVERSITY
TABLE OF CONTENTS Master of Music .......................................................................................... 88
Music Education .................................................................................. 94
Graduate Catalog .................................................................................................. 3 Music Performance ...................................................................... 95
University Mission ................................................................................................ 4 Music Theory and Composition .................................................. 96
Historical Sketch .................................................................................................. 5 Jazz Studies ................................................................................. 98
Accreditation ......................................................................................................... 6 Music History and Literature ....................................................... 99
Assessment ........................................................................................................... 7 Master of Public Health ........................................................................... 100
Division of Multicultural Affairs ........................................................................... 8 Master of Respiratory Care ...................................................................... 103
Office of Equal Opportunity and Policy Development ........................................ 9 Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis ..................................... 104
Graduate Degrees Granted ................................................................................ 10 Master of Science in Biological Sciences ............................................... 105
Student Support Services .................................................................................. 11 Master of Science in Chemistry ............................................................... 110
University Housing ...................................................................................... 14 Master of Science in Criminal Justice ..................................................... 113
Student Activities ........................................................................................ 15 Master of Science in Environmental Science .......................................... 116
Student Conduct ......................................................................................... 20 Master of Science in Mathematics .......................................................... 118
Campus Safety ............................................................................................ 20 Master of Science in Education—Counseling ......................................... 122
Parking Services ......................................................................................... 21 Master of Science in Education—Educational Administration ............... 130
Campus Facilities ........................................................................................ 21 Master of Science in Education – Special Education ............................. 135
University-Community Outreach ................................................................ 25 Intervention Specialist Mild/Moderate Disabilities ......................... 138
Research at YSU ................................................................................................. 27 Autism and Related Disabilities ................................................ 140
The College of Graduate Studies ...................................................................... 29 Master of Science in Education—Teacher Education ............................. 142
Mission Statement ...................................................................................... 29 Content Area Concentration ............................................................. 146
Development and Organization .................................................................. 29 Curriculum and Instruction ........................................................ 148
Graduate Student Representation ............................................................. 29 Literacy ....................................................................................... 149
Admission ........................................................................................................... 30 Master of Science in Engineering ............................................................ 150
Graduate Programs ............................................................................................ 32 Chemical Engineering ........................................................................ 152
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership ........................................ 32 Civil and Environmental Engineering ........................................ 153
Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science and Engineering .................... 37 Electrical Engineering ................................................................ 156
Doctor of Physical Therapy ........................................................................ 39 Industrial and Systems Engineering ......................................... 158
Educational Specialist in School Psychology ........................................... 42 Mechanical Engineering ............................................................ 160
Master of Accountancy .............................................................................. 45 Master of Science in Nursing .................................................................. 162
Master of Arts in American Studies .......................................................... 47 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner ........................... 166
Master of Arts in Art Education ................................................................. 48 Family Nurse Practitioner .......................................................... 166
Master of Arts in Economics ..................................................................... 53 Nurse Anesthetist ...................................................................... 167
Master of Arts in English ........................................................................... 56 Nurse Education ......................................................................... 168
Master of Arts in Financial Economics ..................................................... 59 Master of Social Work .............................................................................. 169
Master of Arts in Gerontology .................................................................... 63 Certificate in Aging Studies ...................................................................... 172
Master of Arts in History ............................................................................ 64 Certificate in Applied History ................................................................... 173
Master of Arts in Professional Communication ........................................ 67 Certificate in Biological Sciences ............................................................ 173
Master of Athletic Training ......................................................................... 69 Certificate in Economics .......................................................................... 173
Master of Business Administration ........................................................... 71 Certificate in English ................................................................................. 174
Master of Computing and Information Systems ....................................... 75 Certificate in Enterprise Resource Planning ............................................ 174
Master of Education in Intervention Services ........................................... 78 Certificate in Environmental Studies ....................................................... 174
Master of Fine Arts in Interdisciplinary Visual Arts .................................. 81 Certificate in Health Care Management .................................................. 175
Master of Health and Human Services ..................................................... 85 Certificate in Instructional Communication ............................................ 176
Certificate in Literature for Children and Young Adults .......................... 176
Certificate in Mathematics ....................................................................... 176
Certificate in Professional And Technical Writing ................................... 177
Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

..................................................................................................................... 177
Certificate in the Teaching of Literature .................................................. 178
Certificate in Teaching of Writing ............................................................ 178
Certificate in Nurse Education ................................................................. 178
Certificate in Working-Class Studies ........................................................ 179
Educational Licensure- Principal, Superintendent, Admin Specialist ..... 179
Post-masters Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program ................ 181
Post-masters Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate

Program ..................................................................................................... 181
Workshops ........................................................................................................ 183
Transfer Credits ................................................................................................ 184
Registration ....................................................................................................... 185
Other Regulations ............................................................................................. 186
Tuition, Fees and Charges ............................................................................... 190
Application for Involuntary Withdrawal ................................................... 190
Billing ......................................................................................................... 190
Description of Fees ................................................................................... 191
Payment of Tuition and Fees ................................................................... 193
Rates .......................................................................................................... 194
Reduction/Refund of Fee Charges Upon Withdrawal ............................. 196
State Residency Status ................................................................................... 197
Resident Status Appeal ................................................................................... 198
Financial Assistance ........................................................................................ 200
Assistantships ........................................................................................... 200
Graduate Assistant/Intern ........................................................................ 201
Cushwa/Commercial Shearing Graduate Fellowships ........................... 201
Doctoral Fellowship .................................................................................. 202
Federal Financial Aid ................................................................................ 203
On Campus Student Employment ............................................................ 203
Scholarships .............................................................................................. 203
Course Numbering System, Abbreviations, and Reference Marks ................ 205
Graduate Student Grievance Procedure ......................................................... 206
Graduate Faculty .............................................................................................. 207
Index .................................................................................................................. 220

Youngstown State University 3
GRADUATE CATALOG

Youngstown State University Catalog
Graduate Edition
2018–2019
Effective August 2018

Youngstown, Ohio
Youngstown State University reserves the right to change without notice any
statement in this catalog concerning, but not limited to, rules, policies, tuition,
fees, curricula, and courses.
Youngstown State University is committed to a campus environment that

values all individuals and groups, and to nondiscrimination and equal
opportunity for all persons. Youngstown State does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, national origin, sex sexual orientation, gender identity and/
or expression, disability, age, religion or veteran/military status. Please visit
www.ysu.edu/ada-accessibilty (http://cms.ysu.edu/accessibility/electronic-
information-technology-%E2%80%9Ceit%E2%80%9D-accessibility-compliance)
for contact information for persons designated to handle questions about this
policy.
Inquiries regarding discrimination or harassment should be addressed to

Youngstown State University’s director of Equal Opportunity and Policy
Compliance at (330) 941-2340.
Youngstown State University

Graduate Catalog
Volume 86
EFFECTIVE AUGUST 2018
College of Graduate Studies

One University Plaza
Youngstown, OH 44555
College of Graduate Studies

Coffelt Hall
Telephone: (330) 941-3091
Fax: (330) 941-1580
graduatecollege@ysu.edu
Salvatore Sanders, Ph.D., Dean, College of Graduate Studies
4 University Mission
UNIVERSITY MISSION YSU 2020 The Four Cornerstones

YSU 2020: The Strategic Plan of Youngstown State University 2011–2020,
Youngstown State University--an urban research university--emphasizes a adopted by the YSU Board of Trustees in December 2010, is based on four
creative, integrated approach to education, scholarship, and service. The critical guideposts, or “cornerstones”:
University places students at its center; leads in the discovery, dissemination,
and application of knowledge; advances civic, scientific, and technological Accountability and Sustainability
development; and fosters collaboration to enrich the region and the world. Accountability and sustainability entail aligning the University’s resources and
investments to meet broad strategic goals and maintain institutional vitality.
The University Student Success
• Creates diverse educational experiences that develop ethical, intellectually
curious students who are invested in their communities; Student success is defined as “academic achievement, satisfaction, and
productive post-college performance.”
• Provides access to a broad range of undergraduate programs;
• Offers graduate programs in selected areas of excellence, including those Urban Research University Transition
that meet the needs of the region;
Youngstown State University contributes to the development and application
• Supports economic development through applied learning and research; of knowledge for the betterment of students and, thus, the communities in
• Integrates teaching and learning, scholarship, and civic engagement; which they live and work. The University strives to improve the quality of life
• Fosters understanding of diversity, sustainability, and global perspectives; in the region and is the primary link to the global community. As an urban
and research university, YSU is guided by three core principles:
• Advances the intellectual and cultural life of the city, region, and world.
• Faculty research and scholarship are integrated into teaching and learning
Youngstown State University Core Values

to improve graduate and undergraduate student experiences;
• YSU answers important questions and solves real problems by sharing
We--the faculty, staff, administrators, and students of Youngstown State information, expertise, and resources with the community;
University--hold the following values essential to achieving the University's • YSU invests in research, academic, and other programs that enrich the
mission: intellectual, cultural, and economic life of the community.
Centrality of Students Regional Engagement

We are a student-centered institution committed to the education, Regional engagement refers to activities that enhance the quality of life, well-
development, well-being, and success of students of all ages and from all being, and economic development of communities in and around Youngstown
walks in life. In concert with our mission to help students grow intellectually, and the surrounding region. YSU has a positive impact on the region through
we strive to foster their personal, social, emotional, and career growth, as well active mutual engagement, not merely by existence.
as their capacities for lifelong learning, civic responsibility, and leadership.
The YSU 2020 document and related web pages are available at YSU 2020
Excellence and Innovation Strategic Plan. (http://www.ysu.edu/ysu-2020)
We value excellence and innovation inside the classroom and out. Thus, we
strive:
• to integrate curricular and curricular activities to offer outstanding

academic programs;
• to foster intellectual inquiry, exploration, and discovery to transcend
traditional boundaries;
• to apply and perfect knowledge to encourage creativity;
• to provide effective tools, technologies, and facilities for learning; and
• to excel in research and scholarly activity, including the "scholarship of
teaching and learning"--an area of research that explores how individuals
teach and learn.
Integrity/Human Dignity
As a campus community, we expect all conduct to be rooted in integrity,
mutual respect, and civility. We value ethical behavior in scholarly and other
endeavors; believe in the dignity and worth of all people; strive to foster an
appreciation of, and respect for, differences among the human race; and
celebrate the diversity that enriches the University and the world.
Collegiality and Public Engagement

As scholar-citizens of many extended and interconnected communities, we
pledge to work collegially and cooperatively to enrich the cultural environment;
establish productive partnerships; provide responsible leadership; address
community and workforce needs; foster sustainability; and bring about
the greater good of the collective whole--be it the University, the city of
Youngstown, the state of Ohio, the region, or beyond.
HISTORICAL SKETCH • Cliffe College of Creative Arts and Communication

• College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
• College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Youngstown State University traces its beginnings to a commercial law course
• Willamson College of Business Administration
offered by the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) in 1908. The YMCA
had offered high school level and vocational courses since 1888, but it wanted Degrees offered range from the associate, bachelor’s, and master’s to a
to meet the college-level needs of area residents in a society undergoing rapid Doctorate in Educational Leadership, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, and a
industrialization and urbanization. The "Y" offered courses on law, business, Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science and Engineering.
and engineering, and in 1910, it even instituted a School of Law that granted
no degree but prepared students to take the bar exam. In 1916, the YMCA
incorporated all of its educational work under the Youngstown Association
School.

By the early 1920s, the Ohio Board of Education granted the School of Law
the power to confer the Bachelor of Science in Law degree, and in 1924 the
School of Commerce and Finance the right to confer the bachelor's degree in
commercial science. The YMCA also offered courses to prepare teachers for
certification, a program that evolved by 1927 into a separate school named
Youngstown College and recognized by the State Department of Education.
That same year, the school also established the College of Liberal Arts.
Throughout the 1920s, the schools of law and commercial science were called
the Youngstown Institute of Technology, which began a move from downtown
to the present location with the purchase of several mansions owned by the
Wicks and other prominent Youngstown families.
In 1931, the YMCA constructed its first classroom building, the present-day
Jones Hall, and appointed Howard Jones as the educational director. By the
mid-1930s, the Board of Directors decided to incorporate with the official name
of Youngstown College separate from the other "Y" educational efforts; they
appointed Howard Jones as the first president, a position he held until 1966.
In 1944, the trustees of the Young Men's Christian Association transferred

control of the institution to the members of the Corporation of Youngstown
College, and in 1955 the corporation was rechartered as The Youngstown
University. The University joined the Ohio system of higher education in
September 1967 as Youngstown State University.
Dana's Musical Institute, founded in nearby Warren in 1869, became Dana's

Musical Institute of Youngstown College in 1941. In 1946, the Engineering
Department, organized several years before, became the William Rayen School
of Engineering; two years later, the Business Administration Department
became the School of Business Administration; and in 1981 the school
name was changed to the Warren P. Williamson, Jr. School of Business
Administration. In 1960, the Education Department became the School of
Education.
The Graduate School and College of Applied Science and Technology were
created in 1968, and, in 1974, the College of Creative Arts and Communication
was established.
In 1972, Youngstown State University, with the University of Akron and Kent
State University formed a consortium to sponsor the Northeastern Universities
College of Medicine, which enrolled its first students in 1975.
In 1991 the engineering technology departments separated from CAST

and joined the new College of Engineering and Technology; the remaining
departments formed the new College of Health and Human Services.
In 2007, the Rayen College of Engineering and Technology incorporated the
science and mathematics departments from the College of Arts and Sciences.
This reorganization linked science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
in one academic college, and the humanities and social sciences in another
college.
Youngstown State University now consists of the College of Graduate Studies

and six undergraduate academic colleges:
• Beeghly College of Education

• Bitonte College of Health and Human Services
6 Accreditation
ACCREDITATION
Youngstown State University is accredited by the Higher Learning
Commission (HLC) (telephone: (312) 263-0456 or (800) 621-7440). The
HLC is an independent corporation that was founded in 1895 as one of
six regional institutional accreditors in the United States. Please write to
info@hlcommission.org (hlcommission.org) if you have any questions.
For more information about YSU's accreditation, visit the Statement of

Accreditation Status (https://www.hlcommission.org/component/directory/?
Action=ShowBasic&Itemid=&instid=1613).
Academic programs within the individual colleges may be further accredited

by their respective professional bodies. Those accreditations are listed in each
college section.
ASSESSMENT
The Youngstown State University Office of Assessment coordinates and
supports continuous improvement activities across campus, including
academic, co-curricular, and general education program student learning
assessment. We support the accreditation standards of the Higher Learning
Commission by assisting faculty and staff in systematic, comprehensive
assessment and improvement of student learning. The Youngstown State
University Mission and 2020 Strategic Plan guide our work in building a
positive culture of assessment, using data responsibly to improve institutional
practice, and using assessment to support and promote student success.
A systematic feedback loop also enables both academic and co-curricular
units to share information about student learning with students, faculty, staff,
and appropriate organizations. All information is shared in aggregate form
only, and confidentiality of individual students is safeguarded. If assessment
information is shared beyond internal efforts of program improvement
or accreditation, departments and the Office of Assessment abide by the
Institutional Review Board guidelines at YSU and FERPA regulations, as
appropriate.
For more information, visit the Office of Assessment.

8 Division of Multicultural Affairs
DIVISION OF MULTICULTURAL • Increase cultural awareness between diverse American and International
students, faculty, and staff.
AFFAIRS For more information, visit Division of Multicultural Affairs (http://

www.ysu.edu/multicultural-affairs).
Division of Multicultural Affairs

The Division of Multicultural Affairs reports to the President and is charged
with the day-to-day implementation of diversity, inclusion, and multicultural
affairs.
The major responsibilities of Multicultural Affairs are to educate the University

and the community regarding diversity, multicultural affairs, and related issues
as well as supporting and encouraging diversity initiatives. The division also
conducts educational outreach programs and training in the areas of diversity
and multicultural affairs.
We believe that a vibrant and diverse institutional climate is essential to

providing effective delivery of services and instruction to diverse groups and
in preparing them for a diverse and global society. YSU embraces a broad
definition of diversity that is comprised of, but is not limited to, differences in
cultural, social, economic, racial and ethnic origin, gender, religion, rural and
urban communities, geographic origins, academic backgrounds, age, sexual
orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ability or disability, physical
appearance, personality, learning style, personal experiences, multilingual
abilities, and veteran status. This diversity creates a richness that enhances
the campus climate.
Chief Diversity Officer/Associate Vice

President
The Chief Diversity Officer works in partnership with the President and
senior leadership in advancing diversity and multicultural competence that
will foster inclusion and cultivate diverse multicultural interactions among
administrators, faculty, staff, students, and the region.
Mission of Division of Multicultural Affairs

• Create a Culture of Community.
• Cultivate an environment that is inclusive.
• Educate the university community on the importance of diversity in our
teaching and learning, curriculum, assessment, climate, environment,
advising and student success, and campus-community connection.
• Collaborate with University departments and community businesses,
organizations, agencies, etc. as a resource in developing diversity
programs and activities that promote a better understanding of the diverse
nature of the region.
• Administer the daily operations of the Multicultural Center.
Multicultural Center
The Multicultural Center accommodates the staff of the combined offices:
Division of Multicultural Affairs (DMA) and International Programs Office (IPO);
and has two Interfaith Meditation Rooms that are available Monday through
Friday, 8 am - 5 pm.
The Multicultural Center speaks to the university's commitment to value and

serve all people through inclusive practices within the campus community and
beyond.
Mission of the Multicultural Center

• Provide an inclusive environment for all (students, staff/faculty and
administrators, and visitors).
• Encourage and facilitate meaningful interaction through conversation,
meetings, projects, coffee hour, etc.
OFFICE OF EQUAL One University Plaza, Kilcawley Center Room 2082

Youngstown, Ohio 44555
OPPORTUNITY AND POLICY

Telephone (330) 941-2090 or glmcgranahan@ysu.edu
For Employees and others, Title II/Section 504 Coordinator:
DEVELOPMENT Allan Boggs, Interim Chief Human Resources Officer

One University Plaza, Tod Hall Room 359
Office of Equal Opportunity and Policy Youngstown, Ohio 44555

Telephone (330) 941-2160 or Alboggs01@ysu.edu
Development/Title IX Compliance
Youngstown State University Non-Discrimination Statement: Youngstown
State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national
origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or gender expression,
disability, age, religion, veteran/military state, or any other status protected by
law, in its programs and activities.
The Office of Equal Opportunity and Policy Development (EOPD) is responsible

for the review and development of University policies and for University
compliance with state and federal equal opportunity laws and regulations,
including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972. This responsibility includes:
• Development and implementation of the University's Affirmative Action

Plan.
• Development of University Policies.
• Provision of training and educational programs in the areas of affirmative

action, equal employment, discrimination, and harassment.
• Investigation of complaints of discrimination or harassment, including

student complaints of sexual harassment, discrimination, dating violence
and domestic violence, whether involving faculty, staff, students, or third
parties.
Director Office of EOPD:

Cynthia Kravitz, Esq.
One University Plaza, Tod Hall-Room 301
Telephone 330-941-2340 or -2216
Fax 330-941-2394
cakravitz@ysu.edu
TITLE IX DIRECTOR:
Kelly Beers
One University Plaza, Tod Hall Room 310
Telephone (330)941-4629
Fax (330) 941-2394
kbeers@ysu.edu or TitleIX@ysu.edu (titleix@ysu.edu)
The Title IX Director oversees the investigation and disposition of student

complaints of sex/gender based discrimination and harassment, including
complaints involving dating violence, domestic violence, stalking and sexual
assault. The Director of the Office of EOPD, Cynthia Kravitz, serves as the Title
IX Deputy Director and can also be contacted regarding any Title IX questions
or complaints.
For more information please see the University’s Equal Opportunity and Policy
Development website (http://cms.ysu.edu/administrative-offices/equal-
opportunity-and-policy-compliance/equal-opportunity-and-policy) and the Title
IX website (http://cms.ysu.edu/title-ix/title-ix-home).
Disability Services/Inquiries: For information regarding disability services,

including reasonable academic and workplace accommodations, please
contact:
For Students: Gina McGranahan, Assistant Director of Disability Services

10 Graduate Degrees Granted
GRADUATE DEGREES
GRANTED
Graduate Degrees Granted
• Doctor of Education,
• Doctor of Philosophy,
• Doctor of Physical Therapy,
• Educational Specialist,
• Master of Accountancy,
• Master of Arts,
• Master of Athletic Training,
• Master of Business Administration,
• Master of Computing and Information Systems,
• Master of Education in Intervention Services,
• Master of Fine Arts,
• Master of Health and Human Services,
• Master of Music,
• Master of Public Health,
• Master of Respiratory Care,
• Master of Science,
• Master of Science in Education,
• Master of Science in Engineering,
• Master of Science in Nursing,
• Master of Social Work
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES Student Tutorial Services

The Center for Student Progress Student Tutorial Services provides support for
academic success by offering:
Center for Student Progress • Academic support in a variety of lower and upper division courses
Academic Coaching Services • Appointments are scheduled on first come, first served basis
The Center for Student Progress (CSP) Academic Coaching Services offers • Students meet weekly at the same time/day with same Peer Tutor
professional academic coaching to assist students on a one-on-one basis with • Tutors offer review sessions for exams
strategies for college success. An academic coach is your go-to person for
• Emphasis on clarifying content, providing opportunities to practice, and
college success. Coaches partner with you to help you understand the "why"
developing independent learning, critical thinking and problem-solving
and the "how" of learning. Together, you and an academic coach can figure
skills.
out what's holding you back from being successful and create better study
tools to move you ahead. A coach can also help you tackle common academic Visit Center for Student Progress Student Tutorial Services (https://
concerns like managing your time, reducing procrastination, setting goals, www.ysu.edu/center-for-student-progress/tutorial-services) or call (330)
performing better on tests, reducing test anxiety, and changing your mindset. 941-7253.
Visit Center for Student Progress Academic Coaching Services (https://
www.ysu.edu/center-for-student-progress) for more information or call (330)
Supplemental Instruction Services
941-3538. The Center for Student Progress Supplemental Instruction Services (SI) offers
academic support through a series of weekly guided review sessions for
Adult Learner Services students enrolled in selected courses to assist students in doing their best.
Features of these review sessions include:
The Center for Student Progress Adult Learner Services assists adult students
in making the transition to and graduating from college. Adult students are • Regularly-scheduled, weekly review sessions to guide students in course
defined as those who are 25 years of age or older or who have been out of content and learning strategies.
school four years or more. The CSP/Adult Learner Services provides academic
• Peer-led by an experienced and successful student, who has been trained
and personal support both individually and through programming with services
to facilitate learning through collaborative activities that integrate study
such as:
skills.
• Academic Coaching • Free, voluntary, and open to all students in selected courses.
• Starfish Early Alert warning progress reports • Students review with classmates, compare notes, discuss important
• Time management and goal setting for adults concepts, and develop strategies for studying the subject.
Visit Center for Student Progress Adult Learner Services (https:// For additional information, visit the Center for Student Progress Supplemental
www.ysu.edu/center-for-student-progress) for more information or call (330) Instruction (https://www.ysu.edu/center-for-student-progress/supplemental-
941-3538. instruction) or call (330) 941-3538.
Disability Services Office of College Access and Transition

The Center for Student Progress Disability Services provides students, faculty, The Office of College Access and Transition (OCAT) ensures students have
and staff with assistance and information regarding accommodations for the resources and support they need to prepare for, transition to, and graduate
students with disabilities, either permanent or temporary. Compliance with the from college. OCAT’s Access programs focus on high school students.
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended The College Credit Plus (http://cms.ysu.edu/administrative-offices/ocat/
in 2008 involves providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals college-credit-plus) program offers dual enrollment to college-ready high
with disabilities. These accommodations are provided in order to ensure school students. Academic Achievers and Upward Bound are intensive
equal access to people with disabilities regarding educational opportunities, programs focused on students at Warren G. Harding and Youngstown City
programs, and activities. Schools, respectively. OCAT’s Transition services target first-generation and
multicultural students including African American, Hispanic, Asian American,
The Center for Student Progress Disability Services addresses the needs of and Native American students, and students admitted with restrictions. Our
students with disabilities. Support for academic success includes: staff supports students through:
• Serving as the gateway for accommodations for YSU students with • Academic support and Learning Communities
disabilities
• Mentoring
• Providing accommodation information
• Workshops and transition programming
• Collaborating with faculty/staff regarding issues involving students with
• Campus and community referrals and connections
disabilities
• Support and resources for minority students
• Arranging for classroom accommodations for students with disabilities to
allow equal educational access • Summer Bridge and Bridge and Beyond
• Making campus referrals/connections • Advanced Job Training
• College Tech Prep
To inquire about receiving disability services, please contact the office at
(330) 941-1372 (voice), (866) 757-1353 (video), or (330) 941-7470 (fax). A For more information, visit the Office of College Access and Transition (https://
confidential appointment will be set up to discuss accommodation needs. The ysu.edu/ocat).
CSP/Disability Services is located in Kilcawley Center/2nd Floor.
Visit Center for Student Progress Disability Services (https://www.ysu.edu/

Mathematics Assistance Center
center-for-student-progress/disability-services) for additional information or The Mathematics Assistance Center (MAC) is an academic support service
call (330) 941-1372. integrated within the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Its mission
is to offer YSU students assistance in the strengthening of their fundamental
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mathematical skills necessary for success in the study of mathematics and students may be mandated to take those classes based on the COMPASS®
statistics. This mission is accomplished through services provided such as Reading Test (CRT).
peer tutoring and the provision of resource materials for independent study.
For more information about the Reading and Study Skills courses, telephone
The MAC has various services available to currently enrolled YSU students. (330) 941-3307, in the Department of Counseling, School Psychology and
These include: Education Leadership in the Beeghly College of Education.
• Drop-in peer tutoring

• Support for online homework
Maag Library
The six-story William F. Maag Library is an attractive, comfortable, yet
• Support for ALEKS placement
technically advanced environment for study and research at the center of the
• Exam review sessions YSU campus. Maag Library provides comprehensive information services as
• Study areas for independent learning well as access to information in print, analog, micro and digital formats. A
• Access to mathematical and statistical software (MATLAB, SPSS and R) professional staff provides in-depth assistance in a wide variety of disciplines.
• Access to textbooks and solution manuals Maag Library is open for on-site use more than 80 hours per week during the
term. Virtual access to library services, the on-line catalog, and direct digital
• Access to formula sheets and other course-related supplements
information resources is available via MaagNet, providing constant access
The main service, drop-in peer tutoring, is provided to YSU students currently from home or office.
enrolled in mathematics and statistics courses ranging from introductory
Maag Library is a member of OhioLINK, a statewide library and information
statistics, quantitative reasoning, and college algebra through calculus. The
network linking the libraries of all of Ohio's public and private colleges and
other services are provided as needed and as resources permit.
universities. OhioLINK provides straightforward, easy access to a combined
The Mathematics Assistance Center operates on a walk-in basis during its collection of over 39 million items. The vast majority of this state-wide
regular business hours (listed below) at its location in Room 408 of the Lincoln collection is open to patron-initiated borrowing with rapid delivery to any
Building. The staff of the MAC consists of a coordinator, graduate teaching member site. The network also provides access to over 100 indexing and
assistants, undergraduate tutors, student office assistants, and other student abstracting databases in a wide variety of disciplines and direct access to the
personnel. full text of over 8,000 scholarly journals. OhioLink currently provides direct
Internet access to a wide variety of audio, visual, and primary-source materials.
For additional information, contact the Mathematics Assistance Center at
(330) 941–3274. Hours for fall and spring semesters are as follows: Monday Maag Library itself offers instructional and research materials in books,
through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. periodicals, microforms, CD/DVD, and sound recordings to a combined
For assistance during summer terms, call the MAC to inquire about its hours catalog of over 1.5 million records. These holdings number close to 100,000
of operation. For more information, visit the Mathematics Assistance Center government documents (with access to millions on-line), 700,000 bound
(http://cms.ysu.edu/mathematics-assistance-center/math-assistance-center) volumes, and 900,000 microforms. Periodicals, microforms, and micro-readers
website. are housed on the third floor. Copiers are available for self-service. User service
points such as reference and circulation, as well as most staff offices, are
The Writing Center conveniently located on the Library's entrance floor. The book collection is in
open stacks, with split-level design between stack and reading areas. Study
The YSU Writing Center is operated by the Department of English to provide rooms and carrels are located on five of the floors.
individualized instruction in writing for all students. The goal of the Center is
to help clients become more independent, confident, and successful writers. Maag Library houses contemporary computer workstations, connected to a
The Writing Center staff includes faculty, graduate assistants or interns, high-speed network, located throughout the building. The fourth floor of Maag
undergraduates, and a full-time coordinator. houses a general-purpose productivity computer lab that is open to faculty and
students as many hours as the library is open. Moreover, laptop computers
Services include one-to-one feedback on any writing task, at any stage, for any with wireless network connections can be checked out for use anywhere in the
course, as well as peer-group reviews, workshops, and access to instructional library. In addition, any YSU faculty, staff or student with a wireless device is
handouts. The services offered by the YSU Writing Center are free of charge to able to connect to the Maag wireless hubs.
all registered YSU students.
Two group study rooms on the fourth floor offer unique accommodations
The Writing Center is located on the lower level of Maag Library, Room 171. including multiple presentation viewing for laptops and improved wireless
Writing Center hours are Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Friday connections. Rooms can be checked out at the circulation desk.
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Students can schedule appointments through WCOnline
(https://ysu.mywconline.com). Consultants are also available for walk-in In 2004, Maag Library initiated the development of the Archives and Special
sessions on a first-come, first-served basis. Evening, weekend, and satellite Collections unit. Located on the fifth floor of Maag, this unit not only collects
hours at Stambaugh Stadium and the Veterans Resource Center vary by and preserves documents detailing the history of YSU and its environs but
semester. also is developing the capacity to provide searchable Internet access to its
entire collection. The Maag Multi-Media Center on the third floor contains
For more information about the Writing Center, please call (330) 941-3055, over 20,000 phonograph recordings, audio and video tapes as well as audio
visit the Writing Center (https://www.ysu.edu/writing-center) website or e- and data disks. The collection is strong in recordings of opera, jazz, and the
mail wcenter@ysu.edu. Appointments outside regular hours, online advice for collected works of J.S. Bach. A significant effort is currently underway to
distance learning students, and extended sessions for papers longer than 10 digitize most of the collection's analog recordings.
pages (i.e. capstone projects) can also be arranged.
The Curriculum Resource Center (CRC) located in the Beeghly Hall College of
Reading and Study Skills Education is also a vibrant part of Maag Library, offering curriculum materials
and support for students in education.
The Reading and Study Skills course instruction focuses on improving reading
rate and comprehension as well as enhancing strategies for studying at the The lower level of Maag Library houses the Writing Center, Testing, and the
college level. Staffed by instructors and undergraduate peer tutors, courses English Language Institute.
include RSS 1510A Advanced College Success Skills, RSS 1510B Basic College
Success Skills and RSS 1510C STEM Advanced College Success Skills and
Information Technology Services additional 50 student Dell personal computers and is an open lab when not in
use for a class. Student assistants are hired to assist with the various types of
YSU's Information Technology Services (ITS) mission is to enable students, equipment and to tutor the languages taught at YSU.
faculty and staff to create a technology-integrated approach to education,
scholarship and service. The ITS Division includes five departments: Customer In the psychology laboratories, located in the basement of DeBartolo Hall,
Services, Application Services, Infrastructure Services, Security Services and a students can learn basic techniques of experimental psychology, child
Project Management Office. psychology, social psychology, and survey research. Equipment includes an
electromagnetically isolated room, animal housing areas, a child observation
The ITS Tech Desk is the primary point of contact for technology customer room, equipment for the control of animal behavior, and various physiological
support needs and is located on the fourth floor of Maag Library. Support is recording devices.
provided by phone, in person and through the IT Services portal. The Tech
Desk provides first-level technical support of all the YSU computer systems, The anthropology and archaeology laboratory has a wide range of specialized
telephones, classroom multimedia equipment, and assists students with equipment including:
password-related problems, helps students with installing "academic-related"
software, and configuring their devices to connect to the YSU wired and • standards for the parameters of a biological profile (age, sex, ancestry and
wireless networks. More information is available at the Tech Desk (http:// stature)
cms.ysu.edu/administrative-offices/it-customer-services/tech-desk) website. • statistical analysis packages for biological anthropology research
• anthropometry instruments
Overall, ITS provides:
• archaeology research tools
• Administrative and student systems including registration and finance
The Department of English has eight computer labs in DeBartolo Hall primarily
• Student Mobility Support through the Penguin Plug-in stations (Kilcawley for the use of students enrolled in English composition and professional and
and Moser Bridge) technical writing classes, one lab for journalism classes in Fedor Hall, and one
• Desktop technology support in labs and offices lab for composition classes and Writing Center use in Maag Library.
• Classroom technology support
Computer facilities in the new Williamson Hall include three networked
• Wired and wireless networking and security
computer labs, a Financial Service Lab, and Professional Sales Lab.
• Telephone technology support (desktop and cellular) Specialized software used in business courses is also available.
• Data Center infrastructure support
• Website technology support In Cushwa Hall, laboratories are provided for radio broadcasting, physical
therapy, dental hygiene, microbiology, nursing, criminal justice, respiratory
• Electronics repair
care, human ecology, medical laboratory technology and science,
• Academic technology support with a focus on multimedia classrooms clothing and textiles, medical assisting, emergency medical services, and
polysomnography.
More than 5,000 online technology devices, including personal computers,
printers, and multimedia systems are located on campus. Personal computers Laboratories in Moser Hall are described in the College of Science, Technology,
are available on campus for instruction and research. Currently, multiple Engineering, and Mathematics section of the catalog.
Computer Labs exist within each of the academic and campus recreational
buildings on campus. Selected classrooms are equipped to facilitate For more information, visit the Campus Computer Labs.
broadcast quality, full-motion video distribution, and distance-learning
opportunities. The YSU Network provides faculty, staff, and students the
opportunity to access networks and current-generation computer hardware
YSU Bookstore
and software via a high-speed state-of-the-art network infrastructure. A Virtual The YSU Bookstore, located at its new location at 300 Fifth Avenue, is YSU’s
Private Network (VPN) is provided for secure remote access to campus. A only official bookstore. The YSU Bookstore is your source for all of your course
campus-wide wireless network provides mobility for students and employees. needs. We know textbooks play a huge role in your success so we work hard to
AT&T Wi-Fi services are also available for visitors. make them affordable!
Detailed information on technology support and services is provided on the ITS Take advantage of the services the YSU Bookstore has to offer to help you
(http://cms.ysu.edu/administrative-offices/information-technology-services/ save on textbooks: free reservation (pick-up) service for textbooks, rentals
its-home) website. on just about every textbook, discounted used textbooks, price matching to
Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com (some exclusions do apply), eBooks,
Laboratories and a book buyback program that pays you cash for books!
In addition to the Computer Center, Youngstown State University offers You will receive assistance from our recognizable and friendly staff with over
students a wide range of up-to-date laboratories and equipment across 100+ years of combined bookstore experience. The YSU Bookstore is not just
campus. about textbooks – it offers a wide array of quality YSU official apparel, gifts,
supplies, and a brand new cafe!
Located in DeBartolo Hall, the Language Learning Resource Center is a state-
of-the-art foreign language lab facility designed for both classroom use and Students, alumni, and friends can shop anywhere anytime, including from their
individual study in second-language acquisition and the study of foreign mobile phones.
languages, literatures, and cultures.
For more information, visit the YSU Bookstore (http://ysu.bncollege.com)
The LLRC audio lab was completely renovated and remodeled in 2009. The website, or download our app (My College Bookstore in both the App Store and
new audio lab carrels are equipped with the most current digital Sanako Google Play).
hardware and software for language learning. The audio lab, which is reserved
for foreign language study, has 30 student stations each equipped with Dell
personal computers with CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drives, Windows 7, and
Tandberg Educational headphones. With Sanako, a digital audio or video file
may be played back from a program track while students simultaneously
record their response on the student track. The LLRC computer lab has an
14 University Housing
Comprehensive Testing Center On-campus options for students range from traditional residence hall facilities
to apartment-style housing.
The Comprehensive Testing Center is a part of the Division of Student Affairs.
Among the testing services provided are administrations of national admission On-campus living provides students many advantages and opportunities.
and certification examination. These include: University housing facilities are structured environments. Each is a small
community, and as such, has procedures and regulations addressing such
• American College Test (ACT) things as noise, safety, guests and security. University residence halls have
• Graduate Record Exam (GRE) Subject Test full-time professional staff and part-time student staff that oversee the
• Miller Analogies Test (MAT) operation of the halls and assist students with the challenges of daily college
life. Each facility has state-of-the-art building security systems. On-campus
• Law School Admissions Test (LSAT)
living is a good place to get to know many students in a short period of time.
• PRAXIS exam Sharing bathrooms, lounge space, and corridors with a group means you can't
help but make friends quickly. Being on campus also means that classes, the
Additionally, YSU's computer-based placement testing is administered through
library, the student center, and the wellness center are never very far away.
this office. Placement tests are administered year-round in both group and
individual sessions. For more information, see the Housing and Residence Life (http://
housing.ysu.edu) website.
General and vocational-interest examinations for guidance purposes are
Kilcawley House
available on campus. Current YSU students wishing to take such tests may
make arrangements with the University's Career and Counseling Center. For
more information visit the Testing Center (http://cms.ysu.edu/administrative- Kilcawley House was constructed in 1965 and has undergone a complete
offices/testing-center/testing-center) website. renovation. This seven-story building can accommodate 224 students.
Kilcawley residents live in double-occupancy rooms, complete with loft-style
International Programs furniture, wall-to-wall carpeting, microfridge, Internet access, and plenty
of flexible space. Rooms feature separate room-controlled heating and air
International Programs (http://cms.ysu.edu/administrative-offices/center-
conditioning. Lounges and study areas are available on each floor. A computer
international-studies-and-programs/cisp-home) is an integral part of
lab with Internet access is located in the basement. The basement also
the Division of Academic Affairs and is responsible for coordinating the
contains a TV lounge, a game room equipped with ping-pong and pool tables, a
international dimensions of the university, including international student
kitchen with vending machines, a 24-hour study area, and two music practice
and faculty services, study abroad and exchange programs, and the English
rooms. Its residents have the advantage of being located in the heart of
Language Institute. For more information on studying abroad and about the
the YSU campus and can use all of Kilcawley Center's facilities including a
English Language Institute (http://cms.ysu.edu/administrative-offices/english-
computer center, and copying service without going outdoors.
language-institute/eli-home), visit the website.
International Student and Faculty Lyden House

Services
When Lyden House opened, a new era began for on-campus housing at
Youngstown State. The impressive five-story structure reflects a traditional
CISP coordinates international student recruitment and admission, the collegiate gothic style with clean, contemporary lines. Lyden House, located
international student health insurance program, and the Stephen and just north of campus along Madison Avenue, houses 300 students. A typical
Brigitta Hanzeley International Student Scholarship. The CISP also provides student room is approximately 12' x 17' and houses two students. In addition
immigration-related services for international students, faculty, and staff. For to a bunk bed, which can be stacked, lofted, or separated, each student has
more information about requirements for enrolled international students, see a desk and chair, a dresser, a shelving unit and an armoire wardrobe unit. The
Requirements for Nonimmigrant Students (located under the Credit Hours/ furniture is uniquely designed to interchange to suit the individual student's
Class Standing/Majors section of the catalog). tastes in personal decor.
International Student Association (ISA) Rooms also feature separate room-controlled heating and air conditioning
units, microfridge, vertical window blinds, overhead lighting and tiled floors.
Originally founded in 1958 as the International Student Federation, the purpose Each room has high-speed Internet access. All rooms in Lyden are designed to
of ISA is: be handicapped accessible.
• To promote positive interactions among U.S. American and International Each wing of this beautifully designed residence hall includes convenient
students; shower and restrooms, quiet study rooms, and comfortable conversation
• To increase awareness of international cultures at Youngstown State lounges. Students have full access to a kitchenette/vending area, fitness room,
University and in the Youngstown community; computer lab with Internet access and laundry facilities in the lower level of
Lyden. A convenient parking area is also available adjacent to Lyden House.
• To be a place where international students can find common ground; and
• To support international students at Youngstown State University.
Cafaro House
University Housing Cafaro House is coed, housing 274 students. The facility, which opened fall
1995, houses participants in the University Scholars Program, BSMD program,
and Honors College.
Housing & Residence Life
Enclosed suites rather than traditional rooms accommodate 4-18 residents,
YSU owns and operates five housing facilities for students:
with individual rooms branching off each suite area to house two residents.
• Kilcawley House, located on University Plaza One traditional hallway is located on the first floor. Each room has a
microfridge and high-speed Internet access.
• Lyden House and Cafaro House, located on Madison Avenue
• Wick House and Weller House, located on Wick Avenue
In addition to providing a variety of lounge and recreational spaces similar to Various meal plans are also available to those current students not living in
Kilcawley and Lyden, this facility also has academic spaces such as a seminar University-owned facilities.
room, computer lab, and music practice rooms.
This location is open to students, staff, and faculty, as well as members of the
Wick House community are also welcomed.
Located on Wick Avenue next to the Arms Family Museum of Local History and
near the Butler Institute of American Art. Wick House is a restored mansion
Application for Housing
that was at one time the home of the Wick family. This residence hall offers Applications are available online at the Housing and Residence Life (http://
unique living spaces for 33 upperclass residents. Rooms vary in size and housing.ysu.edu) website.
design, accommodating one to three residents, and several rooms offer
In order to be accepted for University Housing, a student must first be
private bathrooms. Rooms are furnished with microfridges, beds, desks, and
admitted to the University. Space is allocated on a first-come first-served
wardrobes similar to those found in Lyden House.
basis. If you have not yet applied to the University, contact the Office of
Wick House provides a large lounge on the first floor and laundry facilities in Admissions at (330) 941-2000.
the basement. Parking is available adjacent to the building.
University Housing Partners
Weller House Buechner Hall
Weller House is located along Wick Avenue next to Wick House. Weller House Buechner Hall, a privately owned and operated women's residence hall, is
has also recently undergone a complete renovation and accommodates 17 located near the center of campus. Although this facility is not operated by
graduate resident apartments. University Housing, cooperation and regular communication ensure that the
women residents are integrated into campus life.
Having opened in fall 1991, this facility offers apartment-style on-campus
living, each unit having a full bathroom with tub and/or shower, a kitchen, high- Designed and built expressly for women, Buechner Hall is operated by the
speed internet access, an electric range, refrigerator/freezer, garbage disposal, Buechner Foundation, a private, not-for-profit corporation, and is maintained
full size bed and dresser, and a dining table. Apartments vary in size and are by funds from the original bequest. The Foundation partially underwrites
designed to accommodate a single student as well as a couple with children. every resident's cost. Located on the YSU campus, Buechner Hall houses 72
women in single and double rooms. The air-conditioned rooms are completely
Weller also offers students a community room and convenient laundry
furnished and are cleaned weekly by the housekeeping staff. The dining room
facilities on the lower level.
provides 15 home-cooked meals a week and weekend cooking facilities are
University Courtyard Apartments

also available. The building has an elevator and sprinkler system, and laundry
facilities on each floor. Staff and security guards provide maximum 24-hour
Established in 2003, University Courtyard Apartments is an added addition to security service. A beautiful and immaculately maintained building, Buechner
the student housing community, of which the apartments are an ideal option Hall is conducive to a quiet study environment. It is located at 620 Bryson
for YSU students wishing to live on campus and still have all the comforts of Street, Youngstown, OH 44502. Telephone: (330) 744-5361.
home.
Independent Living
In 2011, Youngstown State University, obtained ownership of University Off-campus housing is an attractive option for many students. In the greater
Courtyard Apartments. The community is located in the Wick Oval area, just Youngstown area, there is a wide variety of apartments, houses, and rooms for
minutes away from the center of campus and adjacent to Bliss Hall, home of rent at surprisingly reasonable rates. Much of this housing is within walking
the College of Creative Arts and Communication. The community is comprised distance to campus so students without their own automobile are able to take
of one, two, and four bedroom apartments and each apartment comes advantage of it. Many students with transportation opt to live further from
equipped with an appliance package that includes a full size refrigerator, campus.
stove, microwave and dishwasher. In addition, the units are fully furnished
and equipped with ceiling fans and mini-blinds. Residents can take advantage Whatever kind of housing you are interested in, please see options on our
of the planned activities, computer labs, study lounge, fitness center and website at Housing and Residence Life (http://housing.ysu.edu).
recreation area in the courtyard that includes a basketball and volleyball court
and grills. The rent is all-inclusive, which means the residents pay one amount
for everything including all utilities, Wi-Fi, high-speed internet access and basic
Lockers
cable TV, and charges are assessed through the students portal account. Campus lockers are available in Bliss Hall, Moser Hall, and Cushwa Hall at
University Courtyard Apartments provide an ideal way to "study hard and to a cost of $25. A lock is provided by the university and is mandatory for the
live easy." duration of use. The university assumes no responsibility for property stored
in the locker, and all items must be removed at the end of each academic year.
Christman Dining Commons Details and rentals are available at the Penguin Xing located on upper level of
Kilcawley Center or at (330) 941-3516.
The Christman Dining Commons serves students with an on-campus resident
meal plan or on a per-meal cash basis. The Commons is located adjacent to content to come
both Lyden House and Cafaro House and is easily accessible from Elm Street,
Madison Avenue, and Custer Street.
Student Activities
This gracious single-floor dining facility architecturally complements Lyden Youngstown State University offers a broad range of campus activities geared
and Cafaro Houses, seats 300 and will serve over 600 per meal. toward enriching and expanding the student experience beyond the classroom.
Participating in student government, intramurals, student publications, art
The Commons offers a wide variety of menu options to campus residents,
and music groups, and student organizations gives students opportunities to
from self-serve cold foods, beverages, and snack selections to staff-served
make new friends; meet people from backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives
grille specialties and hot entrees.
different from their own; develop leadership skills; and balance the demands
of university life with the need for relaxation and recreation. Student
16 Student Activities
programming offerings include Welcome Week, Homecoming, YSU Serves • Economics Club
Week, Diversity Programming Series, and other events throughout the year. • Emergency Medical Services Organization
• Enactus
For more information visit the Student Activities (http://cms.ysu.edu/
administrative-offices/student-activities/student-activities) page. • Exercise Science Club
• Film Club
Penguin Productions • Guinathon
Penguin Productions is a student group under the Division of Student • Greek Campus Life
Experience charged with assessing, initiating, implementing, and evaluating • Health Education and Physical Education Club
major events for almost 13,000 students on the campus of Youngstown State • Hospitality Management Society
University. • Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
Penguin Productions conducts campus-wide assessments of students' • Institute of Industrial Engineers

entertainment interests and identifies possible performers and venues. • Interfraternity Council
Performers such as Zac Brown Band, Judah & the Lion, Migos, and Andy • InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
Grammer have come to campus or the downtown Covelli Centre. Penguin • Indian Student Association
Productions plans Fall Fire Fest and Federal Frenzy, two campus traditions.
• Italian Club
Working with Penguin Productions carries no academic credit or pay, but • Jazz Society
participants get a behind-the-scenes look at events planning, concert staging, • Jewish Culture Club
ticket management, and other concert business, including meeting the • NEOMED
performers.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness on Campus
For more information about upcoming events or becoming a Penguin • National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)
Productions board member, please call (330) 941-3575. • Ohio Collegiate Music Educators Association
• Orthodox Christian Fellowship
Student Organizations • Panhellenic Council
There are over 200 student organizations ranging from academic and social • Pella Penguins
awareness to cultural, Greek, and Student Government. Students are invited • Philosophy and Religious Studies Club
to take the first step and discover something that engages their interests.
• Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia (Music)
Student organization mailboxes are located in the Student Activities Office,
• Phi Sigma Rho Engineering Sorority
Kilcawley Center Annex.
• Relay for Life
The following is a partial list of the organizations available at YSU. A complete • Rookery Radio
searchable listing of registered student organizations at YSU, is available on
• Room of Requirement
the Student Organization Directory (http://cms.ysu.edu/administrative-offices/
• Rotaract
student-activities/student-organization-directory) web page.
• Saxophone Society
• African Student Union • Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity (SAE)
• Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority • Sigma Chi Fraternity (SC)
• Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity • Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity (STG)
• Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority • Society of Automotive Engineers
• Alpha Xi Delta Sorority (AXD) • Society of Human Resource Management
• American Institute of Chemical Engineers • Society of Women Engineers
• American Marketing Association • Sociology Club
• American Society of Civil Engineers • Spanish Club (Los Buenos Veciños)
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers • STEM Leadership Society
• Anthropology Colloquium • Student American Dental Hygienists Association (SADHA)
• Armed Forces Student Organization • Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)
• Black Student Union • Student Organization for Respiratory Care
• Bowling Club • Student Physical Therapy Association
• Campus Crusade for Christ • Student Social Work Association
• Catholic Student Association • Students in Dietetics
• Chi Alpha • Students In Fashion and Interiors
• College Concervatives • Theta Chi Fraternity
• College Democrats • Urban Gaming Club
• Dana Flute Society • Women in Science
• Dana Guitar Association • YSUnity SOGIE Society
• Dance Club • Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority
• Dance Ensemble • Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
• Debate Club
• Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
• Delta Zeta Sorority
Greek Life cms.ysu.edu/administrative-offices/campus-recreation-and-wellness/campus-

recreation)
Greek Life at YSU affords students the opportunity to gain leadership
experience and develop a positive social outlet. There are 9 Interfraternity,
National Pan-Hellenic Council, and Panhellenic groups from which to choose.
Campus Recreation Club Sports
The Club Sports program at Youngstown State University provides
For more information visit the Greek Life (http://cms.ysu.edu/administrative- opportunities for students who desire a more in-depth sports experience than
offices/greek-life/greek-life) page. is provided in the Intramural and/or open recreation program. The focus of the
Club Sports program blends the aspects of learning new skills, practicing with
Student Government Association club members, and possibly competing with other clubs while continuing with
your love of a particular sport way long after high school. It also provides a
The student body of Youngstown State University is represented by Student great opportunity to meet new people and become more involved with campus
Government, which operates under constitutional powers granted by the life at YSU. Broaden your college experience and create or join a Club Sport
University. The legislative branch of Student Government is composed of today. Don't see the club sport you want? Start your own. Contact Tessa
representatives from the six undergraduate colleges and the School of Padilla in regards to starting your own team! Tessa Padilla at 330-941-2239 or
Graduate Studies and Research, in proportion to the enrollment of each. All by email at tdpadilla@ysu.edu.
meetings of student government representatives are open to the student body.
Current club sports include:
Student Government exercises the power to conduct student elections,
to recommend students to serve as members of joint faculty-student • Bass Fishing
committees, and to supervise programs financed from its operating budget. • Bowling
Student Government selects nominees for the two student positions of the • Clay Target
University Board of Trustees. • Equestrian
• Fencing
For more information visit the Student Government (http://sga.ysu.edu) page.
• Hip Hop
Student Media • Ice Hockey

• Ice Skating
The University supports multiple student media outlets. Students can
• Men's Lacrosse
showcase their talents through The Guin, a digital year book; The Jambar, a
• Women's Lacrosse
weekly newspaper; The Penguin Review, an annual literary magazine; The Yo
Magazine, an annual magazine; and Rookery Radio, an online radio station. • Paintball
• Racquetball
Student media is student run. Policies and procedures concerning student
• Rock Climbing
publications are prepared, reviewed and applied by the Student Publication
• Women's Rugby
Committee.
• Soccer
Department of Campus Recreation - • Swimming
Andrews Student Recreation and Wellness

• Tennis
• Ultimate Frisbee
Center • Men's Volleyball
The Department of Campus Recreation is located in the Andrews Student • Women's Volleyball
Recreation and Wellness Center. This state-of-the art facility contains more • Wrestling
than 140 pieces of strength and conditioning equipment. Located near the
free-weight and cardio area is the Center's impressive rock wall, at 53 feet
Ohio's tallest. Volleyball, basketball, and other activities are situated within the
Theatre and Dance
All students are encourage to get involved in University Theatre, Dance and
multi-purpose sports forum, which contains four courts. The spacious aerobic
Film productions and classes. Opportunities exist for students to perform
studios are home to many group exercise classes and are adjacent to the 1/8-
on stage, work in tech and Design areas as well as participate in student film
mile indoor track, both on the top floor of the facility.
productions. Auditions, Classes, and productions are regularly scheduled
The Andrews Center also includes a tranquil meditation studio, full-functioning throughout the academic year. Please check out our Facebook page "YSU
locker rooms, and the Wellness Resource Center. In addition to the Andrews Department of Theatre and Dance" to find out about upcoming ways to get
Student Recreation and Wellness Center, the Department supervises programs involved!
in Beeghly Physical Education Center, Stambaugh Stadium, and the outdoor
Membership in the Eta Phi chapter of Alpha Psi Omega, the country's largest
complexes (Farmer's Field and Harrison Field).
and most active honorary dramatics society, is open to YSU students who
Participants must have a valid YSU ID card to use the facilities, equipment, distinguish themselves in both theatre and scholarship. Membership in dance
services, and programs offered by the Department of Campus Recreation. ensemble is done by audition.
The Department is one of the most popular places on campus to be Major University Theatre productions are presented in Bliss Hall, the
employed. If you are interested in applying for a position, please register performing arts complex which contains Ford Theatre, a 400-seat standard
for the Semesterly job fair at the department's or complete the department proscenium theater, and the Spotlight Theatre. Besides accommodating major
application, including a completed cover letter and resumé, which can productions, the Spotlight Theatre also serves as a laboratory for student
be found online at Campus Recreation (http://cms.ysu.edu/administrative- directed plays, various workshop activities and classroom activities.
offices/campus-recreation-and-wellness/campus-recreation).
With an emphasis on "learning by doing," YSU theatre and dance students
For additional information about the Department of Campus Recreation, apply classroom theories and techniques in numerous campus productions.
please contact (330) 941-3488 or visit the Campus Recreation website. (http:// An active guest-artist program has also brought them into working contact
18 Student Activities
with noted practitioners from the professional world. Participation in The For more information on honorary organizations in your area of academic
Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival and The American College concentration, contact the faculty department chairperson of that area, or the
Dance Festival offer undergraduate research opportunities to students. Student Activities Office (http://cms.ysu.edu/administrative-offices/student-
activities/student-activities), second floor, Kilcawley Center.
For more information visit the Theatre and Dance (http://www.ysu.edu/
academics/college-creative-arts-and-communication/facilities/theater-and- • Alpha Epsilon Delta - Honorary Premedical Society
dance) page. • Alpha Kappa Mu - Historically African-American Honor Society
• Alpha Lambda Delta - Freshman Honor Society
Music • Alpha Phi Sigma - Criminal Justice Honor Society
Many campus musical ensembles are open to all students of the University. • Alpha Psi Omega - Drama Honorary
For these, see the Dana School of Music in the College of Creative Arts and • Beta Alpha Psi - Accounting and Finance
Communication section of this Bulletin.
• Beta Gamma Sigma - Business
For more information visit Dana School of Music (http://www.ysu.edu/ • Chi Sigma Iota - Counseling Honorary
academics/college-creative-arts-and-communication/dana-school-of-music). • Eta Sigma Gamma - Health Education Honorary
• Golden Key - National Honor Society for achievement in all undergraduate
Art fields of study
Student and faculty art exhibitions, including two annual graduating BFA • Kappa Delta Pi - Education Honor Society
exhibitions, are held in the John J. McDonough Museum of Art on the YSU • Kappa Omicron Nu - Human Ecology
campus. The McDonough Museum also exhibits work of nationally and • Lambda Pi Eta - Communications Studies
internationally known artists. The Butler Institute of American Art (http://
• National Society of Collegiate Scholars
butlerart.com), a private institution located in the midst of the YSU campus,
• Omega Chi Epsilon - Chemical Engineering
sponsors two annual competitive exhibitions, the area annual and the national
mid-year, to which students are encouraged to submit work. The Judith Rae • Omicron Delta Kappa - Leadership
Solomon Gallery, located on the 2nd floor of the College of Creative Arts and • Order of Omega - Greek Letter Honor Society
Communication's Bliss Hall, is used throughout the year for various student • Phi Alpha Theta - History Honorary
and faculty exhibitions, in addition to exhibitions of visiting artists. The
• Phi Epsilon Kappa - Physical Education
Student Project Gallery located in the lower addition of Bliss Hall, is a space
• Phi Kappa Phi - National Honor Society for achievement in all fields
dedicated to give students opportunities to exhibit their artwork.
• Pi Mu Epsilon - Mathematics Honorary
The Student Art Association sponsors an annual exhibition of the work • Pi Sigma Alpha - Political Science
of Youngstown State University students. The work is displayed at the • Psi Chi - Honorary Psychology
McDonough Museum of Art (http://www.ysu.edu/mcdonough-museum) during
• Sigma Alpha Lambda - National Leadership and Honors Organization
the month of April, with awards given from various donors. Other area venues
• Sigma Pi Alpha - Human Resource Management
also exhibit student work, such as The Oakland Center for the Arts, Trumbull
Art Gallery, and the Art Outreach Gallery at the Eastwood Mall. • Sigma Theta Tau - Nursing
• Society for Collegiate Journalists
For more information visit the Department of Art (http://artdept.ysu.edu).
• Tau Beta Pi - Engineering Honor Society
Intercollegiate Athletics • Theta Alpha Kappa - Religious Studies & Theology

• Upsilon Pi Epsilon - Computing & Information Disciplines
Intercollegiate athletics are conducted at Youngstown State University to
meet the needs and interests of the entire student body as spectators or
participants in healthful amateur sports. Tryouts are open to any student
YSU Annual Awards
who qualifies under the Youngstown State University, NCAA, and conference The University has established a series of awards to recognize excellence
eligibility regulations. Men's teams compete in intercollegiate baseball, and to encourage participation in campus life. The awards are presented
basketball, cross country, football, golf, tennis and track and field. Women's annually at the Student Activities Awards Banquet in the spring. Each year
intercollegiate teams compete in basketball, bowling, cross country, golf, students, faculty, and staff are invited to nominate outstanding individuals
soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field and volleyball. and organizations for these prestigious awards. Selections will be made by
a committee composed of students, faculty, and staff. Details regarding this
The University's intercollegiate athletic programs are governed by the National program and the different awards listed below may be obtained from the
Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Student Activities Office.
Students are encouraged to participate as athletes, cheerleaders, trainers, Cardinal Newman Service Award
managers or scorekeepers in any of the varsity sports. Students who want to
The Cardinal Newman Award is given to a graduating senior who, through
try out should contact the head coach of the sport of interest in either Beeghly
service to the Newman Center, Catholic Student Association, the Youngstown
Center or Stambaugh Stadium.
State University as a whole, and to the wider community, has embodied
See the YSU Athletics website for more information. Cardinal Newman's motto, thus allowing their own feats to be spoken to others
in service and in recognition of the responsibility we each have to care for our
Honorary Organizations neighbor.
Honorary organizations related to academic fields and departments recognize Constellation Award-Outstanding University-wide
outstanding achievement by University students. Many of these organizations Programs
are local chapters of national honor societies, which provide national
This award recognizes an outstanding University-wide event sponsored by a
recognition and local scholarships.
registered YSU student organization. The program must be distinguished by
its inclusion of the University community and the program's contribution to the Dr. Charles A. McBriarty Award
quality of student life.
This award was established by Student Government during the 1992-93
school year to recognize and remember the commitment and contributions
DeCrane-Houser Award to students and student services by Dr. Charles McBriarty during his tenure
Scholarship for a student who has been active at the Newman Center. It is as Vice President for Student Affairs. Its intent is to recognize individuals
in honor of Arthur DeCrane, who was the first Catholic campus minister for within the university community who have a reputation for being exceptionally
Youngstown College and also for the late Judge William Houser, who was student-oriented and who possess the traits, ethics, and friendly style
active in the Newman Center while going to school here. Judge Houser's family exhibited by Dr. McBriarty.
donated a large sum of money to make this scholarship available upon his
death. Edna K. McDonald Cultural Awareness Award
Award to recognize an outstanding individual who has made a lasting
Emerging Leaders Program contribution to encourage and increase awareness of cultural diversity at
The Emerging Leader Program provides sophomore students with an Youngstown State University. All faculty, staff, students, and members of the
opportunity to develop and refine the knowledge and skills essential to extended YSU community are eligible for the award.
leadership. Students who complete the program receive designation on their
official University transcript, cords for their academic regalia, and a YSU THE HARRY M. MESHEL LEGACY AWARD
Leadership pin.
The Harry M. Meshel Legacy Award, established during the 2017-2018
academic year by the Student Government Association, is in honor of the late
Gillespie-Painter Award Mr. Harry M. Meshel. An influential political figure, Mr. Meshel made immense
To recognize outstanding achievement in support of the Division of Student contributions to the valley that simply cannot be measured. This award is
Affairs at YSU beyond the scope of assigned duties. All members of the in recognition of the values of: public service, civics, education, culture, and
Division of Student Affairs are eligible for this award. dedication to one's hometown, each of which he brilliantly possessed.
The John J. Gocala Service Award This award is bestowed upon a Youngstown State University student, who
The John J. Gocala Service Award was established by the Student Government may or may not be a member of the Student Government Association.
Association during the 2008-09 academic year to recognize the commitment The individual must have displayed the qualities Mr. Meshel encompassed,
and contributions of John J. Gocala during his tenure as YSU Police Chief. specifically the commitment to public service for the Greater Youngstown
Community.
The intent of the award is to recognize one individual within the university
community who has gone above and continues to go above and beyond the Mentor of the Year
call of duty to serve the first-class reputation and traditions of Youngstown This award honors the faculty or staff mentor who has contributed the most
State University. during the past year to the development of a YSU student.
The individual must truly work to preserve the best interests of the YSU
campus and community.
Multicultural Student Services Leadership Award
The Multicultural Student Services Leadership Award recognizes up to two
Kocinski Award minority students served through the Center for Student Progress who
have achieved academic success and demonstrated effective leadership in
The Kocinski Award is given in honor of Marilyn Kocinski, who taught dance
promoting cultural awareness to the campus and community.
at YSU in the Department of Human Performance and Exercise Science from
1960 to 1983.
Nova Award-Outstanding New Student Organization
Her family was responsible for instituting the award in the late 1990s in Recognizes a newly registered student organization exhibiting initiative in
her memory. The award is presented to a senior student who has played a organizational development and strong potential to contribute to the quality of
significant role as a student leader in the YSU Dance Ensemble and who life as a recognized student organization at Youngstown State University.
demonstrates academic integrity as well as artistry and creativity in the field of
dance. Orion Award-Outstanding Student Organization
The Orion Award recognizes an exceptional student organization for its
Libra Award-Outstanding Advisor outstanding leadership and service to the University community during the
The Libra Award is presented to the outstanding faculty/staff advisor of current academic year.
a registered student organization. The award is designed to recognize the
contributions and commitment to furthering student leadership development President Cynthia E. Anderson Lifetime Achievement
made by advisors. Award
Awarded to a full-time student who has exhibited an extended commitment
Dr. Martin T. "Marty" Manning Award and dedication to serving the student body through various positions on
The Martin T. "Marty" Manning Award, established during the 2010-2011 Student Government.
academic year by the Student Government Association, is in honor of the
late Dr. Martin T. "Marty" Manning. The award is in recognition of the superior Sirius Award-Student Employee of the Year
student mentoring of Dr. Manning.
This award recognizes student employees who have made outstanding
The award is given to a full- or part-time student, administrator, faculty or staff contributions to their employers and demonstrated skills and commitment
member, or alumnus/a who has exemplified the student-mentoring capacity above and beyond expectations.
that Dr. Manning so consistently displayed throughout his Youngstown State
University career. Smith-Murphy Award
The award shall be given to one full-time faculty member each year. The
recipient shall possess the qualities of Lester Smith and Gratia Murphy and
20 Student Conduct
display a genuine concern for the well-being and success of the students he or themselves with The Student Code of Conduct, residence hall policies, university
she teaches. lease agreements, student organization policies, and other related policies to
ensure they are aware of both the expectations of them and the rights afforded
Student Government Spirit Award to them as a member of the university community.
Given by Student Government to a member of the campus or Youngstown
Students who are believed to be in violation of The Student Code of Conduct
metropolitan community who has displayed enthusiasm for the work of YSU
or other university policies will be referred to the Office of Student Conduct
Student Government over the past academic year.
for a conference and possible hearing. The student conduct process at YSU
adheres to procedural due process and is intended to be part of the larger
Student Service Award university educational process. Therefore, outcomes of student conduct
To recognize an outstanding individual who has demonstrated exceptional hearings wherein students are found responsible for violations of The Student
commitment to the students of YSU. All faculty, staff (excluding the Divisions Code of Conduct may include educational sanctions, fines, status changes,
of Enrollment Planning and Management, Student Experience, and Student restriction of privileges, and even expulsion from the University.
Success), and members of the University community are eligible for this
award. In the event that a member of the university community needs to report a
potential violation of The Student Code of Conduct, they can contact a staff
Gina Tenney Memorial Scholarship member from Housing & Residence Life, University Courtyards, Student
Gina Tenney was one of YSU's best and most dedicated students. Before her Experience, Student Conduct, or Youngstown State University Police
tragic death in 1985, Gina had been actively involved in campus life and had Department. Additionally, the YSUPD website has a Confidential Tip Form that
achieved excellent academic standing. She served in Student Government and can be used to provide anonymity to the reporting person.
was a student assistant in the Student Services Office. She was also active in
More information and the full text of The Student Code of Conduct can be found
the University Theatre Department. In honor of Gina's memory, the Gina Tenney
on the Student Conduct website (http://cms.ysu.edu/administrative-offices/
Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in January of 1986 by the YSU
student-conduct/welcome-student-conduct).
Student Government.
YSU Pin Campus Safety

Begun 70 years ago, in 1948, the YSU pin recognizes up to five graduating
seniors who have achieved academic success and demonstrated outstanding University Police Department
leadership, motivation, and creativity in University and community activities. Youngstown State University maintains a well-trained and well-equipped
campus police department. The department is located in Clingan Waddell Hall
The Luke N. Zaccaro Award at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Wood Street.
The Luke Zaccaro Award is given to a YSU student who may be a member of
Student Government. The individual should have done something exceptional The staff consists of 23 sworn full time police officers, 69 intermittent sworn
for the university, Student Government, or fellow students during the course of police officers, and five civilian support staff. All sworn police officers are
the current year. trained and certified by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy and have
full police powers. The department is a community-service, technology-
Other Awards and Prizes efficient law enforcement agency. The staff is supported by a sophisticated
communication system, closed circuit television, well-equipped police vehicles,
YSU Leadership Scholarship and a computer-based record-keeping system.
The YSU Leadership Scholarship recognizes outstanding students for their
The training of the departmental personnel is ongoing, and crime prevention
contribution to and leadership in campus activities. Each year up to seven
is a departmental priority. During the academic year, various University
students are awarded $600 for Fall tuition and fees.
organizations sponsor educational programs that feature YSU police officers
speaking to students and employees about personal safety, awareness,
The Greek Campus Life Awards for Scholarship security, rape/acquaintance rape, sexual-assault and prevention, as well as the
Given annually to the fraternity and sorority chapter with the highest aggregate prevention of burglary and vandalism.
point index and to the member of a fraternity with the highest individual
point index, based on the academic work of the previous two semesters. The The Youngstown State University Police Department has mutual aid
awards are presented during the spring semester at the annual Greek Sing agreements with the Youngstown City Police Department, the Mahoning
competition. County Sheriff's Department, and a majority of other police Departments in
Mahoning County and with other state universities in Ohio. The agreements
Who's Who Among Students in American Universities provide for the Youngstown State University Police Department to exercise the
and Colleges same law enforcement authority when engaged in law enforcement functions
as their partners in the various mutual aid agreements, in order to provide a
A list of upper-class students and graduate students achieving outstanding safe and secure environment for the Youngstown State University Community.
academic and curricular records. Certain officers from the department are also members of the Mahoning Valley
Law Enforcement Task Force as well as the Mahoning County OVI Task Force.
Student Conduct These task forces make available additional resources to the YSU Police
Department.
Student Conduct The University Police Department is open 24 hours a day. The general business
Students at YSU have an obligation to conduct themselves in a manner that is telephone number is (330) 941-3527. The emergency service number is
compatible with the University’s purpose as an institution of higher education. extension 911 dialed through any campus extension. Campus emergency
The policies and regulations in The Student Code of Conduct have been telephones are located throughout campus that will connect you directly to
established to ensure a positive educational experience for every student. the YSU Police Department in the event of an emergency. 911 calls made from
Each student is expected to be fully acquainted with all published policies, cell phones are answered by the City of Youngstown Communications Center.
procedures, and regulations of the University and is held responsible for If a 911 call is made on a cell phone, it is important for the person to tell the
compliance with them. Therefore, all students should take time to familiarize call taker they are calling from the YSU Campus. All students are encouraged
to program the YSU Police Department phone number (330) 941-3527 into M-Mixed Parking (faculty, staff, and students)
their cell phones for immediate contact with a YSU Police Dispatcher when a
campus phone is not available or convenient. R-Resident Parking
Campus Safety Statistics F-Faculty/Staff Parking
Youngstown State University has an outstanding record of safety on campus. S-Student Parking
For a detailed description of campus safety measures and FBI Uniform Crime
Parking facilities for students include two parking decks and surface lots.
Report statistics, see the publication Annual Campus Safety and Fire Report
Although some lots are designated for faculty/staff parking during the day,
available from YSU Police, the Vice President for Student Affairs, or from the
after 5 p.m. daily, most F-lots become mixed (except the F-1 lot on University
campus crime-prevention boards located in all campus buildings. Statistics
Plaza).
collected by the department on crimes occurring on or near campus are
submitted to the U.S. Department of Education annually in compliance with Street parking is under the jurisdiction of the city of Youngstown. Tickets
the The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime received for street parking violations must be appealed to the city. For more
Statistics Act. information, call the Parking Office at (330) 941-3546.
Campus Crime Alerts, as well as other information regarding campus The current parking regulations can be found on the YSU Parking (http://
safety, can be viewed at the University Police Department website. (http:// cms.ysu.edu/administrative-offices/parking-services/parking-services) web
cms.ysu.edu/administrative-offices/police/ysu-police) page.
Emergency Notification System For information on registration of vehicles and applicable fees, see the Tuition,
Fees, and Charges section of this catalog.
The University has in place an emergency notification system that instantly
reaches cell phones and other mobile devices when an urgent campus
situation needs to be communicated. In the event of an emergency, a text Motorists' Assistance Program
message is sent to the mobile number and/or email registered with the Parking Services offers on-campus help with jump starts and lockouts to
system. Students must register at the Penguin Alert System website to receive anyone with a valid YSU parking permit. The MAP will also lend out lug
emergency notifications. Students may also register parents' cell phone wrenches, jack stands, and gas cans. To contact the MAP program and shuttle
numbers at the same website to receive alerts. service, call (330) 941-3051 or stop at any staffed parking booth.
Student Security Service (SSS) Disability Parking

SSS is a free service provided by specially trained YSU student employees All students who wish to utilize YSU handicap parking must bring their valid
who will accompany students, faculty, and staff safely anywhere on campus. state handicap registration to Parking Services in order to receive a handicap
During the hours of operation, you can be escorted to the near North Side if sticker. Once the sticker is applied to your permit, you may utilize all handicap
an officer is also available to assist with the escort. Student Security Service parking on campus.
aides are available Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.,
and on Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., every day school is in session. The If a handicap permit registered to someone other than the YSU parking permit
exception is summer semester and during breaks, when escorts are available holder is used in conjunction with the YSU parking permit, it is invalid for
from 7:00 am to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Those with disabilities who parking in handicap spaces on campus.
need assistance are encouraged to make special arrangements to be safely
escorted to any location on campus, day or night. Call (330) 941-1515 for more
information or to schedule an escort. After hours or on holidays and weekends,
Campus Facilities
call the YSU Police Department at (330) 941-3527 if you need assistance.
Campus Development
Parking Services During its earlier years, the institution had a number of homes. Starting in
the old Central YMCA building, it occupied various sites on Wick Avenue
The parking system for students is divided into two categories, transportation until the completion of Jones Hall in 1931. Additional buildings have been
fee and penguin promise. constructed and nearby properties converted to University use so that today
the campus extends through most of an area five blocks long and four blocks
YSU students who arrived on campus prior to summer of 2018 are in the wide, covering almost 150 acres. The University also owns 118.4 acres in
transportation fee category. These students if enrolled in 6+ credit hours Hartford Township.
will be assessed a $115 transportation fee which included a parking permit.
Students in the transportation fee category who are registered for less than 6
hours may opt in to the fee by purchasing a permit at $115. All students must
Stambaugh Stadium
log into the current semester in the YSU portal and follow the link to parking The long-time home of the YSU Football program, the Arnold D. Stambaugh
services in order to obtain a permit. Stadium complex is one of the top FCS facilities in the country. The Penguins
play all their home games on Beede Field, which features a state-of-the-art
YSU students who arrived on campus for summer 2018 or after are in the artificial-turf surface. The Stadium itself has a seating capacity of 20,630
penguin promise category. Penguin promise students may purchase a parking and has a loge complex that houses 26 individual suites. The building is the
permit through the YSU portal. Commuter permits, valid 7AM – 11PM daily are location of the Jermaine Hopkins Academic Center, the Athletics Strength and
$45. Overnight permits, valid 24 hours a day in overnight parking lots are $90. Conditioning Complex, Athletic Training Room, Athletic Ticket Office, ROTC,
All students must log into the current semester in the YSU portal and follow a travel agency, racquetball courts, three full-length basketball courts, and
the link to parking services in order to obtain a permit. numerous athletics offices. The locker rooms for the softball, soccer, baseball,
and football programs are also housed in the building.
Parking permits are required at all times in all lots and spaces on the YSU
campus. Atop the stadium and overlooking the city of Youngstown is the DeBartolo
Stadium Club. The club provides meeting and dinner/party seating for more
Parking areas are designated as follows: than 200 guests and is available to campus and community organizations
22 Campus Facilities
or individuals. For reservation information, please contact the Athletic in Beeghly Physical Education Center, Stambaugh Stadium, and the outdoor
Department at (330) 941-2385. complex.
Beeghly Physical Education Center Participants must have a valid YSU ID card to use the facilities, equipment,
services, and programs offered by the Department of Campus Recreation.
The longest-standing on-campus athletics facility is the Beeghly Physical
Education Center. The facility, which was first used in 1972, is home to the The Department is one of the most popular places on campus to be employed.
basketball, volleyball, and swimming and diving programs. The Department of If you are interested in applying for a position, complete the department
Human Performance and Exercise Science, the basketball programs offices, application found online at the Campus Recreation (http://cms.ysu.edu/
and many YSU athletic teams are located in the building. The Beeghly Center administrative-offices/campus-recreation-and-wellness/campus-recreation)
court is named after longtime basketball coach Dom Rosselli. The arena website. Submit a cover letter and resumé to the Department of Campus
has a seating capacity of more than 6,000 and serves as the home court for Recreation administration office, located in the Andrews Student Recreation
the volleyball and basketball teams. The Natatorium features four diving and Wellness Center.
platforms and an impressive swimming pool. Also in the new-look building
is the Coaches Court, a room used by the YSU Penguin Club. Additionally, For additional information about the Department of Campus Recreation, please
Beeghly has faculty offices; 10 classrooms including laboratories for research contact (330) 941-3488 or visit Campus Recreation (http://cms.ysu.edu/
and kinesiology; physical education for handicapped; dance studio, a rifle administrative-offices/campus-recreation-and-wellness/campus-recreation).
range; and a fitness center.
Off-Campus Athletics Facilities
YSU Softball Complex While Youngstown State has some impressive on-campus facilities, programs
The Youngstown State Softball Complex opened in the spring of 2014 and still utilize areas off campus for events and competition. The baseball program
provides a full-time on-campus home for the Penguins. The facility is located plays all home games at Eastwood Field in Niles. Eastwood Field, a 6,000-
on the west side of campus west of Stambaugh Stadium and just south of plus seat stadium, is home to the Cleveland Indians' short-season Class A
Farmers National Bank Field. The lighted complex has access to concessions affiliate. The golf programs call Mill Creek Park's course its official home, but
and restrooms and has seating for more than 200 spectators. practice at various courses throughout the area. During the winter portion of
its campaign, the tennis programs utilize the Boardman Tennis Center. The
WATTS BTC features 10 indoor courts for all-year use.
The Watson and Tressel Training Site opened in the fall of 2011. One of the
more eye-popping buildings on campus, the WATTS is an indoor athletic
Beeghly Hall
facility containing a 300-meter competition track, a full-length football field, The four-story, 96,600 square foot Beeghly Hall opened in the fall of 1998 to
batting cages, a putting green, protective netting, and locker room facilities. serve as the College of Education building.
Built at a cost of nearly $14 million, this facility allows for year-round training
On the main floor are the main north/south entrance and access, dean's suite,
for all athletic programs, as well as a competition site for the track and field
Wilcox Curriculum Resource Center, Child Study Center, and the 400-seat multi-
teams. Students are permitted in the facility at most times, the WATTS is open
purpose and multi-media Mckay Auditorium.
for public use in the evening during the winter.
The Beeghly College of Education building includes:
Farmers National Bank Field • interactive distance-learning classroom
YSU's soccer and track and field programs call the brand new Farmers
• classroom of the future
National Bank Field, located on the west end of campus across from
Stambaugh Stadium, home. The full-length soccer field and eight-lane 400- • Center for Teaching and Learning Technology
meter NCAA regulated track is one of the best in the region. The facility opened • Macintosh- and Windows-based computer labs
in the fall of 2013 and is utilized by the campus recreation department for • Curriculum Resource Center
intramurals throughout the year.
• counseling clinic
YSU Tennis Courts • child-study center

• Testing Office
The area between Stambaugh Stadium and the WATTS is the location of the
YSU Tennis Courts. The tennis facility features 10 lighted hard-surfaced courts
that are used for practice and competition.
Bliss Hall
Housing the Cliffe College of Creative Arts and Communication, Bliss Hall,
Andrews Student Recreation and Wellness completed in 1977, was named in memory of William E. Bliss, a prominent
area industrialist. Its facilities include:
Center • the 390-fixed seat Ford Theatre, named for the Ford family
The Department of Campus Recreation is located in the Andrews Student
• the 248-seat Bliss Recital Hall
Recreation and Wellness Center. This state-of-the art facility contains more
• an experimental theatre with flexible seating for up to 250
than 140 pieces of strength and conditioning equipment. Located near the
free-weight and cardio area is the Center's impressive rock wall, at 53 feet • 80 music practice rooms equipped with Steinway studio or grand pianos
Ohio's tallest. Volleyball, basketball, and other activities are situated within the • a Schlicker performance organ and two Flentrop practice organs
multi-purpose sports forum, which contains four courts. The spacious aerobic • 30 faculty office-studios which can be used for music instruction
studios are home to many group exercise classes and are adjacent to the 1/8-
• a band/orchestra room with a library
mile indoor track, both on the top floor of the facility.
• a photography studio with enlargers
The Andrews Center also includes a tranquil meditation studio, full-functioning • a metals studio
locker rooms, and the Wellness Resource Center. In addition to the Andrews • fully equipped drawing, printmaking, sculpture, and painting studios
Student Recreation and Wellness Center, the Department supervises programs
• a MIDI/graphics computer lab
• a video editing suite building," it was renamed in 1967 to honor the man whose energy and acumen,
• a Mac-based graphic design laboratory with dye-sublimation printer during his 36 years as president, brought an embryonic college to membership
in the state university system.
• ceramics studios with gas, electric, raku, and salt kilns
• a complete shop with heavy equipment for working in three-dimensional The structure was enlarged in 1949 by the addition of the C.J. Strouss
design Memorial Auditorium, named for the then president of the Strouss-Hirshberg
• art faculty office-studios Company, a friend and trustee of the University. In 1978 the interior was
• a student lounge/art gallery completely remodeled to accommodate administrative offices. Jones
Hall currently houses the Offices of Student Success, Payroll, Accounting,
• conference and seminar rooms
Enrollment Management, Records, the Center for International Studies and
Bliss Hall has recently seen major renovations to administrative offices. A Programs, Associate Degree and Technical Preparation Programs, and Office
new jazz rehearsal room, video production studios, and upgrades to art and of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs
sculpture areas were part of same renovation project. Opened in Fall 2005,
a painting and sculpture addition included a foundry and metal fabrication, Kilcawley Center
wood shop, sculpture and painting labs, offices, a 3D visualization lab, and an
Kilcawley Center is the community center of the University. The Center's
exterior work court.
facilities and services include numerous dining rooms with a variety of
Cushwa Hall
diversified food service programs, lounges, 19 conference and multi-purpose
rooms, ATM machine, graphic services, candy counter, copy services, stage
Opened in 1976, this structure houses the Bitonte College of Health and and entertainment areas, and a billiards recreation area, as well as a FAX
Human Services, as well as Media and Academic Computing, the Peace Officer service, campus locker rentals, the University's lost and found, and the Center's
Training Academy, and Janitorial Services and Recycling. One of the largest reservations and conference services office. Kilcawley Center also includes
buildings on campus, it contains 27 classrooms, 44 laboratories, 173 offices, a computer/word processing access center, campus information center,
and two lecture halls. In summer of 2013, the building underwent a $2.2 million catering offices, Career and Academic Advising, Disability Services, Student
renovation. Various medical artifacts from the Rose Melnick Medical Museum Conduct, Student Counseling Services, Student Media, Student Outreach
are currently displayed throughout Cushwa Hall as well. and Support, Vice President for Student Affairs office, and the Center's staff
offices. Student Activities, Student Government, and student organizations/
DeBartolo Hall mailboxes are located in west end of Kilcawley, as is the Center for Student
Progress.
First occupied in 1978, DeBartolo Hall houses the departments of Economics,
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Political and Social Science, Psychology,
Sociology and Anthropology, and the Africana studies and women's studies
Lincoln Building
programs. Also housed in DeBartolo Hall is the Center for Peace and Conflict The Lincoln Building houses the Department of Mathematics and Statistics,
Studies. In this six-story structure are more than 165 offices for faculty and the Math Assistance Center, and the offices of Distance Education and Metro
staff, five student lounges and study areas, 15 classrooms, 15 laboratories, Credit, as well as 14 classrooms and four laboratories.
a computer terminal room, a 200-seat lecture hall, and special varied
laboratories for the Department of Psychology. Building renovations took place Maag Library
summer of 2013 and 2014.
The University's six-story William F. Maag, Jr., Library, completed in 1976,
Fedor Hall
provides an attractive and comfortable environment for study and research. A
member of the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC), Maag Library provides
Fedor Hall is located on the west side of Elm Street. It was constructed in 1949 reference and inter-library loan services, CD-ROM as well as online database
and purchased from the Youngstown Board of Education in September 1965. A searching, access to government documents, and other services necessary to
$1,100,000 renovation project was completed in 1992. It houses the Wee Care the needs of the University community. The University Archives are housed on
Day Care Center, the Rich Autism Center, and Youngstown Early College. the fifth floor, and the Tech Desk is located on the fourth floor. The lower level
of Maag houses the Writing Center, the Reading and Study Skills Center, and
Historic Buildings the English Language Institute.
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places in recognition of their

representing important eras in Youngstown's development, these two buildings
Melnick Hall
are in the Wick Avenue Historical District. Renovation efforts were dedicated to Located on Wick Avenue, the YSU Foundation and WYSU-FM are housed in
maintaining the visual, architectural and physical character of these structures Melnick. In the future, a space will be created for the Rose Melnick Medical
while recognizing, identifying, and preserving their heritage. Museum.
Fok Hall Meshel Hall

The Honors College is housed in the oldest building on campus, built in 1893 Meshel Hall, dedicated January 1986, houses expanded facilities for academic
and originally the home of the Myron Israel Arms Family. It is located on the and administrative computer use that broaden Youngstown State University's
corner of Wick Avenue and University Plaza. educational programs. The state-of-the-art center is for instruction, research
and application in advanced computer technology that serves the entire
Coffelt Hall University community.
This two-story brick building, located on the north side of University Plaza, was
constructed in 1933 and renovated in 2010 to house the College of Graduate The four-story steel, concrete, stone and glass structure contains 90,100
Studies. square feet of space and is located to the west of the Wick Avenue Parking
Deck with its main access and entry by the pedestrian walkway over Wick
Jones Hall Avenue. The building contains five classrooms, 10 specialized computerized
laboratories, and 23 faculty offices. The Office of University Bursar, the Office
One of the oldest buildings on the present campus is Howard W. Jones Hall, of Financial Aid and Scholarships, and the Enrollment Center are located on
a limestone structure of conventional Tudor style on the northwest corner the second floor.
of Wick and Lincoln avenues. Built in 1931 and long the institution's "main
24 Campus Facilities
The Department of Computer and Information Systems is located on the third • Office of the Vice President for Finance and Administration
floor. The fourth floor houses the University's main computer facilities and • Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs
Computer Center staff.
• University Development, Grants, and Contracts
John J. McDonough Museum of Art • Office of Assessment

• Office of Marketing Communications
The John J. McDonough Museum of Art, located on Wick Avenue between • ASECU Credit Union
Bliss Hall and Meshel Hall, opened for the fall quarter of 1991. The 14,000
• Office of Equal Opportunity and Policy Compliance
sq. ft. multi-level building exhibits faculty and student art work, which in the
past has been displayed in the Bliss Art Gallery and the Kilcawley Center Art • YSU Board of Trustees' meeting room
Gallery. It also exhibits works by artists from other universities as well as local • Human Resources
and regional artists, and serves the academic program of the Art Department • The Office of Alumni and Events Management
with shows and competitive exhibits. The museum has the following spaces
and functions: installation gallery, traditional galleries, art lecture hall, work/
preparation area, storage, public lobby and restrooms, offices, loading dock
Veterans Resource Center
and receiving area, and the necessary mechanical and electrical equipment The brand new Veterans Resource Center, located at 633 Wick Avenue, houses
spaces. the Office of Veterans Affairs (OVA) which serves as a central location to
discuss issues, questions, or concerns current and prospective military and
Moser Hall veteran students may have regarding their enrollment.
Moser Hall, a five-level structure completed in 1967, houses the College The Veterans Resource Center (VRC) is a 6,000 square foot, fully handicap
of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. In addition to 49 accessible facility that is the first of its kind at any university in Ohio. The
laboratories, 11 classrooms, two research and development rooms, seven VRC features lounge space, a computer lab, meeting rooms, a community/
conference rooms, and 76 offices, it contains the 200-seat state-of-the-art class room, kitchenette, ample office space for outside veteran-related
Schwebel Auditorium. A $6,873,000 renovation project was completed in fall organizations, and much more. The VRC is open to all student veterans,
1996. Moser Hall also houses the Clarence R. Smith Mineral Museum. currently serving military members, and military dependents who are using
veteran’s education benefits.
Phelps Building Students and all interested parties can contact the OVA by visiting our OVA
The Phelps Building, located on the corner of Lincoln Avenue and Phelps Street (http://cms.ysu.edu/administrative-offices/veterans-affairs/office-veteran-
on campus, houses the Department of Geography and the Public Service affairs) website, emailing us at veterans@ysu.edu, or calling the office at
Institute, including the Center for Urban and Regional Studies and the Center (330) 941-2503/2523. Individual person-to-person meetings are available and
for Human Resources Development, and Institutional Research and Analytics. encouraged.
Service Buildings Ward Beecher Hall

The buildings at various locations on campus that house specific services This building houses the departments of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
include: and Astronomy. The five-story original unit was constructed in 1958, a
major addition was built in 1967, and a small addition comprising chemical
Salata Complex storerooms was completed in 1997. It was built with funds contributed by
Salata Complex, located on Rayen and Wood Streets, houses University Mahoning Valley Industries and area industrialist Ward Beecher. Presently the
planning and construction, maintenance, administration staff, Grounds building contains 31 laboratories, including a planetarium and a greenhouse,
Department staff and equipment, Central Receiving, Key Control, Motor Pool, nine classrooms, 66 academic offices, 53 faculty-research rooms, and a
various repair shops, Printing Services, and Mail Room. conference-seminar room.
Central Utility Plant Williamson Hall

The Central Utility Plant is located south of the new WATTS Center on the Opened in fall 2010, Williamson Hall houses the Williamson College of
north side of campus. The plant has the capability of producing steam and Business Administration offices, including:
chilled water for University needs and is distributed through a system of
underground tunnels and direct-burial utility lines. • Office of the Dean
• Center for Student Services and the Professional Practice Program
Smith Hall • MBA program
Parking Services has been moved to this new location at 275 Fifth Avenue • Lariccia School of Accounting and Finance
(southeast corner of Rayen and Fifth Avenues). • Department of Management
• Department of Marketing
Sweeney Hall In addition, the building houses 14 classrooms, a Financial Services Lab, a
Sweeney Hall--formerly Dana Hall--a classic one-story building located at the Professional Sales and Business Communication Lab, interview rooms, a 200-
corner of Bryson Street and University Plaza, was constructed in 1908. The seat auditorium, and a conference center. WCBA student organizations share
building houses the Sweeney Welcome Center and the Office of Admissions. office space in the building, and students have access to eight student team
rooms, three networked computer labs, a quiet study lounge, and collaborative
Tod Hall areas. Williamson Hall is also home to:
The University's main administrative offices are in Tod Hall, a former library
• Center for Nonprofit Leadership
building built in 1952 and thoroughly renovated in 1978. These offices include:
• Williamson Center for International Business
• Office of the President • Nathan and Frances Monus Entrepreneurship Center
• Office of the Provost
• Ohio Small Business Development Center at YSU • Technical assistance

• Executive-on-Campus office • Evaluation
• Grant writing
The Gallery of Industry, Business, and Entrepreneurship, a spacious sky-lit
• Data analysis
atrium, and café with outdoor seating are also part of the 110,000 square feet
facility. • Program and grant management
• Professional development
LEED-certified by the US Green Building Council, Williamson Hall is the first
"green" building on the Youngstown State University campus. The Center is housed in the Beeghly College of Education and can be
contacted by calling (330) 941-3469.
University/Community Outreach Continuing Education

Regional Economic Development Initiative Continuing education non-credit programs offer area residents a wide variety
of adult study or lifelong-learning courses and seminars to meet the needs of a
(REDI) changing society for updating and upgrading professional skills, for mid-career
adjustments, and for lifestyle changes.
The Regional Economic Development Initiative (REDI) at Youngstown State
University (YSU) was established in 1967 as the Center for Urban and Area residents participate annually in more than 200 non-credit programs,
Regional Studies (CURS) to act as a research and public service arm of many of which are in the academic disciplines and professional areas, varying
YSU. The mission of CURS has been to integrate professional staff, faculty, from half-day seminars to multi-week courses conducted in local business and
students, and other University resources to focus on issues and problems government settings and other off-campus locations.
of urban and regional development through an ongoing program of basic
and applied research and technical assistance and by providing training for
local government, community, and economic development organizations and Center for Creative Retirement
businesses. The College for the Over Sixty
In 2015, CURS transitioned to REDI and assumed an added role as “Navigator” • a state-mandated program providing for the enrollment of Ohioans
in providing research-based, implementation-focused economic development 60 years of age or older (who have been residents of the State for the
support services for the Mahoning Valley. REDI’s focus reflects a “plan- preceding 12 months) in undergraduate credit classes on a space-
implement” process which parallels the familiar “design-build” process often available basis. Residents who meet eligibility requirements based on
seen in the architecture and construction industries. This focus will enable income level may earn credit toward a degree through the Over Sixty
REDI to help identify and quantify challenges and opportunities, support program.
economic development implementation, and provide a broad array of support
services throughout the Mahoning Valley. The YSU-ILR (Institute for Learning in Retirement)
• an affiliate of the Elderhostel Institute Network, providing seniors with the
REDI offers federal, state, and private grant-writing, and it provides valuable opportunity to develop and conduct educational and social opportunities
GIS mapping and data services to a number of local and regional government, for the members of YSU-ILR.
nonprofit organizations, and social service agencies throughout the region.
Recent infinitives include studies, strategy development, or project Community Counseling Clinic
implementation related to Community Crime Prevention, Community Health The Community Counseling Clinic (CCC) is a training clinic for students who
Initiatives, Green Infrastructure, Urban Transportation, Neighborhood are earning their master's degree in counseling. The clinic's counselors and
Parks Restoration, Road Condition Assessment, Wayfinding Signage, and trainees provide individual, family, couples, and group counseling services to
Comprehensive Community Planning. YSU students and their families, as well as all children, adolescents, and adults
living in Youngstown and its surrounding communities.
Center for Human Services Development The CCC offers a relaxed and confidential environment to discuss personal,
The Center for Human Services Development is an externally-funded, relationship, academic, or work-related problems. Examples of matters
community outreach department. With the mission to work with organizations which may cause one to seek counseling include: academic success-related
and faculty to build capacity through the support of services and research, the concerns, relationship problems, family conflicts, adjustment-related problems,
Center's main objective is to increase the ability of organizations to serve the depression, anxiety, career indecision, and loss and grief issues. Talking with a
people of the Mahoning Valley. Led by experienced professionals, the Center counselor can be an important first step in making desired life changes.
works to provide a variety of services to community agencies and departments
across campus. Day and evening appointments are available. Appointments can be made
in person or by calling (330) 941-3056. The CCC is located in Room 3101 in
The scope of the Center is: the Beeghly College of Education, which is at the corner of Fifth and Rayen
avenues. Free parking is available. Additional information is available at the
• Establishing and maintaining networks or linkages among service
Community Counseling Clinic (http://www.ysu.edu/community-counseling-
providers and the broader community.
clinic) website.
• Offering technical assistance for social service program evaluation.
• Providing training for agency directors, boards, and staff members.
The Ohio Small Business Development
Center
• Conducting community-wide needs assessments and sharing
information.
• Helping organizations to develop strategic plans. The Ohio Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
• Identifying and obtaining grants for community organizations that are
and export assistance Network at youngstown state
working collaboratively to address community needs.
university
Professional Services: The Ohio Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Export Assistance
Network at YSU is part of the most comprehensive and effective business
26 University/Community Outreach
assistance network in the nation. Its purpose is to help existing businesses

develop, grow, and retain a competitive advantage in the ever-changing
global economy while helping entrepreneurs realize their goals of business
ownership.
In Ohio, the SBDC program is a partnership of the Ohio Development Services

Agency and the U.S. Small Business Administration. Locally, the SBDC
is hosted by Youngstown State University and the Williamson College of
Business Administration. The Center provides professional, in-depth business,
exporting, and international trade consulting and training to existing and new
business ventures to help foster a strong and successful business community
in the counties they serve. There is no fee for the consulting services, and all
company and project information is held in strict confidence.
The Ohio Small Business Development Center and Export Assistance Network
at YSU is located in the Williamson College of Business Administration –
Room 1155, and can be reached at: (330) 941-2140.
Telecommunication Services
WYSU-FM, 88.5 MHz
Youngstown State University owns and operates WYSU-FM, a 50,000-watt
radio station that serves the Mahoning and Shenango Valley region with fine
arts and news and information programming from its studios in Cushwa Hall.
The station broadcasts a mix of news and classical music programs on its
main analog channel, on its HD1 (digital) channel, and as an Internet stream;
it also broadcasts all-classical music on its HD2 channel and second Internet
stream. The station broadcasts at 88.5 MHz in Youngstown, at 88.1 MHz in
Ashtabula, and 97.5 MHz in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania.
WYSU-FM is non-commercial, listener-supported public radio, committed to

being the community's leading source for trusted, in-depth news, engaging
conversation, and music that stimulates the mind and spirit.
As one of Youngstown State University's most visible daily representatives

to the community, WYSU also strives to be a valuable ambassador to that
community, providing a forum to promote the artistic and intellectual activities
of the university. The core of the radio operation is a full-time professional
staff. Youngstown State University students whose qualifications meet
professional broadcasting standards are also employed to support various
aspects of the station's operations.
FM-SCA Programs
The University transmits special educational programs for the sight-disabled
on a multiplex basis using a sub-carrier frequency of 67 kilohertz.
Western reserve public media, Northeastern Educational

Television of Ohio
The University is a member of NETO (Northeastern Educational Television of
Ohio), a public television consortium of the state universities at Akron, Kent,
and Youngstown, which operates UHF Channels 45 and 49.

Common transmitters at Salem and Akron broadcast programs acquired
from the Public Broadcasting Service and the Ohio Educational Television
Network as well as local programs produced at Kent, Akron, and by contract at
Youngstown.
RESEARCH AT YSU Institute For Applied Topology &

Topological Structures
Youngstown State University is committed to fostering high quality, nationally
The Institute, located within the Department of Mathematics and Statistics,
competitive research to promote faculty and student development in support
promotes, facilitates, and supports topological research, education, and
of the teaching mission of the University. As noted in its mission statement,
application at the University, in the State of Ohio, and throughout the world,
“The College of Graduate Studies supports the continued development of
and helps implement the University's role as an Urban Research University.
faculty scholarship and serves as the principal point of coordination for both
This mission includes the growing and strengthening the topology group at
internally- and externally-funded programs at Youngstown State University.”
Youngstown State University and its alliance with other topologists in the
These coordination efforts are directed at obtaining the resources necessary
United States and abroad, particularly with the topology groups at Slippery
to mount and maintain scholarly and educational programs of excellence
Rock University and other universities in the region. Toward that end, the
and, in some cases, to target specific areas for regional and/or national
Institute supports any activity that facilitates research and scholarly growth or
prominence.
funding for the topology group and its collaborating organizations.
Youngstown State University faculty members are heavily invested in
scholarship on an individual basis. Graduate faculty research interests are Natural Gas & Water Resources Institute
listed for each degree program in the catalog and also individual faculty The YSU Natural Gas and Water Resources Institute will provide bachelor’s
members web pages accessible from departments/websites. Excellence in degree level courses in science and engineering that will lead to an academic
research and scholarship by faculty and students is highlighted in our New minor in gas technologies and also will provide research opportunities for
Frontiers publication. industry focusing on analysis of water used in the shale gas extraction
process. Because of YSU’s location in the Utica shale region of Ohio, this new
Center of Excellence in Materials Science Institute will meet the educational and research needs of this new and growing
and Engineering industry.

The program, comprised of 22 faculty and staff from six departments in the The Utica shale is a large rock formation thousands of feet below the surface
College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, is devoted to spanning an area from eastern Ohio to Pennsylvania and across the Canadian
the preparation, advancement and development of a variety of materials for border. Gas contained in the Utica shale is expected to become a dominant
basic research, educational experiences and practical applications. source of natural gas for the United States in this decade. A recent study
showed that more than 200,000 jobs, including nearly 9,000 in professional
Advanced Manufacturing Research Center and technical services, will be created or supported by 2015 due to exploration,
leasing, drilling and pipeline construction for the Utica shale reserve.
The center will lead YSU efforts in the development and practice of advanced
manufacturing technologies, including additive manufacturing, robotics,
reverse engineering, digital metrology and hybrid manufacturing. Regional Economic Development Initiative
(REDI)
Williamson College of Business The Regional Economic Development Initiative (REDI), located in the Office of
Administration Center of Excellence in Research at Youngstown State University (YSU), was established in 1967 as
the Center for Urban and Regional Studies (CURS) to act as a research and
International Business public service arm of YSU.
The center capitalizes on and integrates the strong and varied WCBA The mission of CURS has been to integrate professional staff, faculty,
international business activities already in place, including the Williamson students, and other University resources to focus on issues and problems
Center for International Business and the Ohio Small Business Development of urban and regional development through an ongoing program of basic
Center/Export Assistance Network. and applied research and technical assistance and by providing training for
local government, community, and economic development organizations and
Center for Sports Medicine and Applied businesses.
Biomechanics During the fall of 2015, CURS transitioned to REDI and toward the role
Biomedical science and technology has grown dramatically over the last two as “Navigator” in research-based, implementation-focused economic
decades and has become a major academic and industry research area. This development support services for the Mahoning Valley. REDI’s change in focus
center, along with a new minor program in Biomechanics and joint master’s and mission will reflect organizational focus on a plan-implement structure
program in Biomedical Science, will serve to address these growing needs. known as design-build, a model often seen in the architecture and construction
Faculty in the College of STEM and in the Bitonte College of Health and Human industries. This focus will enable REDI to serve as the “Navigator” in economic
Services have collaborated to build a state-of-the-art laboratory for medical development implementation and support services throughout the Mahoning
science and biotechnological research. Valley. Economic development partners throughout the region have affirmed
YSU REDI’s “Navigator” role.
Centofanti Center for Health and Welfare REDI coordinates and leads monthly Economic Action Group (EAG) meetings
for Vulnerable Populations in support of economic development in the city of Youngstown and Mahoning
Valley. The EAG convenes and engages representatives from a broad cross-
The center is committed to serving the needs of vulnerable individuals section of industries and organizations throughout the Mahoning Valley. REDI
impacted by debilitating illness, poverty, disability and/or discrimination provides leadership on federal, state, and private grant-writing initiatives, and
throughout the Youngstown community. The center currently provides health also provides valuable GIS mapping and data services to a number of local and
and human service trainings to faculty, staff and community members. It will regional government, nonprofit, and social service agencies throughout the
continue collaboration through the establishment of student-driven programs Mahoning Valley and beyond.
that improve the health and well-being of patients attending the Midlothian
Free Health Clinic. As a lead member of the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation institute
(NAMII) located at the YBI, Youngstown State University is participating
28 Research at YSU
in a national/regional network of industrial companies, government

agencies/organizations, and universities and colleges focused on industry/
manufacturing support, workforce training, and applications research for
additive manufacturing. YSU’s main role will be workforce development and
applied research as appropriate. The University is also the lead institution
and fiscal agent for a recent U.S. Department of Energy Grant establishing
the Tech Belt Innovation Center, a business incubator in Warren Ohio, focused
on developing clean and advanced energy technologies for commercial
application.
THE COLLEGE OF GRADUATE At its first meeting on August 15, 1967, the Youngstown State University Board
of Trustees established the office of the dean of the Graduate School and the
STUDIES
general regulations governing the appointment of a graduate faculty. It also
identified and authorized the initial graduate degree programs that were to
be offered. These programs gained approval from the Ohio Department of
Higher Education on December 15, 1967. Preliminary accreditation was given
Advance your degree, advance your career. by the Higher Learning Commission in July 1968; continued accreditation was
YSU’s faculty is highly qualified and successful in research, scholarly and awarded in 1974, 1978, 1988, 1999, and 2008. The College of Graduate Studies
creative works. Our up-to-date programs offer the latest developments in is a member of the Council of Graduate Schools in the United States and the
research and technology. Most importantly we are an urban research university Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools.
that highly values teaching. This means that the focus is on you and your
professional development. Graduate programs are designed to provide student The College of Graduate Studies is administered by a dean who serves as
growth in both theory and practice. Field experiences are available and a member of the Graduate Council. The elected members of the Graduate
encouraged. In addition there are always opportunities for research with the Council consist of one representative from each college’s graduate studies
faculty. committee, one graduate student member, and one program director from each
college. Standing committees of the Graduate Council are:
Our graduate faculty members are accessible both in and out of the
classroom. This provides you with the professional and personal interaction • Admission and Appeals
needed to develop your potential in addition to increasing your career mobility. • Assistantship Allocation
Whether you have a specific career path in mind, or are seeking broader • Curriculum
professional growth, you’ll find solid educational value at Youngstown State
• Exceptions
University. We hope you will decide to pursue your graduate education here
at YSU. You’ll find high quality graduate education at Youngstown State • Policy
University. • Graduate Student Recruitment and Retention
Mission Statement Graduate Student Representation

As a state-assisted metropolitan university, the instructional mission of Within the first month of the fall semester, the Graduate Studies Committee
Youngstown State University is focused on the educational, scholarship, of each college will ensure that a graduate student and an alternate from that
research, and service requirements of residents and students of northeastern college are elected to represent graduate student interests on the College
Ohio and western Pennsylvania, as well as a broader region, including all of Graduate Studies Committee. The six graduate student representatives to the
Ohio and its surrounding states. This mission is designed to meet a variety of six College Graduate Studies Committees also constitute the Graduate Dean’s
needs, including those in the industrial, professional, business, educational, Graduate Student Advisory Council (GSAC).
social, and cultural areas. In support of this mission, the fundamental
responsibility of the College of Graduate Studies is to make quality graduate Those eligible to be members of GSAC are full-time graduate students as
education available to all qualified persons desiring it. Graduate study at defined in the graduate catalog, graduate assistants, or part-time students who
Youngstown State University provides an integrated program of advanced have completed 12 or more hours of graduate credit, excluding transfer credit,
study leading to discipline mastery and an understanding of related subjects. before the fall semester in which the representatives are chosen.
A thorough training in research skills and/or professional applications
associated with the base of knowledge for each discipline is implicit in all The GSAC will choose from its own membership
graduate programs. Because of the very nature of graduate work itself, a
• a graduate student member of Graduate Council; and
more than average investment and initiative in learning, inquiry, research, and
scholarship will be required on the part of candidates for an advanced degree. • a graduate student member to serve on each of the following graduate
Thus, the College of Graduate Studies seeks to develop and maintain programs committees:
of high stature that achieve appropriate professional accreditation and attract • Admission and Appeals
quality students to the University. • Assistantship Allocation,
• Curriculum,
Graduate programs that yield students who have mastered their discipline
• Exceptions,
require a faculty of teacher-scholars who are active in their respective fields of
study, whether they are professionally oriented or involved in more traditional • Policy, and
scholarship, research, and creative activities. Individuals who meet these • Recruitment and Retention.
requirements constitute the graduate faculty.
The GSAC may recommend members to serve on a Grievance Commitee.
The College of Graduate Studies supports the continued development of
faculty scholarship and serves as the principal point of coordination for both Graduate students serving on graduate committees shall be voting members
internally- and externally-funded programs at Youngstown State University. of the committees on which they serve. Members of GSAC have the right
These coordination efforts are directed at obtaining the resources necessary to participate in graduate faculty meetings without voting. Vacancies in
to mount and maintain scholarly and educational programs of excellence GSAC will be filled by Graduate Council. A vacancy will occur automatically
and, in some cases, to target specific areas for regional and/or national if a student representative resigns his or her position or if he or she is not
prominence. registered for courses carrying graduate credit. The GSAC may request Council
to declare a vacancy if the student is delinquent in his or her duties. If there
Development and Organization are no available students from a given college, the Council may fill the vacancy
with a student from another college.
On March 28, 1967, the Trustees of The Youngstown University authorized the
president and faculty of the University to begin developing graduate programs
at the master’s degree level, starting in the fall of 1968. In May 1967, the
Faculty Senate of The Youngstown University authorized the development of
master’s degree programs in various academic departments of the University.
30 Admission
ADMISSION • A test of written/spoken English, which the University reserves the right
to request, of any entering graduate student whose primary language
is not English. Additional requirements apply for international student
Admission Procedure admission

• Students having a cumulative undergraduate GPA below 2.7, at the degree
To apply online for graduate admission, visit our website at www.ysu.edu/ granting institution, must present a satisfactory score on the general test
gradcollege (http://www.ysu.edu/gradcollege). Students are required to pay of the Graduate Record Exam, the Miller Analogies Test, or graduate-level
the admission fee by credit card or electronic check as part of the process. subject specific exam as specified by the department of the major
Applicants must send one transcript from each college or university attended, • Nine semester hours of graduate work at a 3.0 GPA from a regionally
except YSU, to the College of Graduate Studies. Official transcripts must be accredited institution may be substituted for the GRE/MAT requirement for
sent directly from the institution to the College of Graduate Studies. Personal regular admission status
or unofficial transcripts issued to the student or those delivered or sent by the
• The applicant is reminded to check specific admission requirements of the
applicant instead of the institution will not be accepted.
program in which he or she wishes to enroll to determine if there are any
Applications for admission cannot be reviewed until official transcripts of all additional requirements
previous college or university work are received. The applicant must see that
the transcripts reach the College of Graduate Studies at the earliest possible Types of Admission
date.
Regular
The applicant should provide all the information requested in the first Regular admission will be granted to students who satisfy the admission
submission of materials. Omission of information on the application form will requirements for the master’s program in which they wish to enroll. Other
necessitate requests for additional information and therefore delay processing categories are available as noted.
of the application. International applicants should also see the International
Student Admission section for additional requirements. As soon as possible Provisional
after receipt of all application materials, the student will be notified of the
Upon recommendation of the program director or chair, and the college dean,
action taken on the application. Registration information will be provided once
and subject to the approval of the dean of Graduate Studies, a student may be
the student has been admitted to the College of Graduate Studies.
accepted with provisional admission if his or her undergraduate record shows
Once accepted for admission to the College of Graduate Studies, an applicant slight deficiencies compared to the admission requirements of the program to
may defer admission one time within one year at no cost. The one year will be which the student seeks entrance. Students who are admitted with provisional
from the term and year initially selected. Additional deferral of admission or status because of undergraduate course deficiencies will be required to make
deferral beyond one year will require the applicant to apply for readmission and up the deficiencies by taking the appropriate undergraduate courses. Students
pay the current application fee. admitted in provisional status may have no more than 9 s.h. of undergraduate
course deficiencies. Students who are admitted with provisional status
*NON U.S. TRANSCRIPTS because of low test score(s) or low cumulative undergraduate grade point
averages will be reviewed by the program director and/or chair when nine
• Any applicant (including U.S. citizens) who attended a non-U.S.educational semester hours of degree-credit coursework are completed. The program
institution must provide a sealed certified/attested official transcript to the director and/or chair will change the student’s status from provisional to
College of Graduate Studies regular if the deficiencies have been met and/or the student’s record justifies
• If a study abroad student, who earns 24 hours or less at a non-U.S. such a change. The advisor will report the change to the dean of Graduate
institution, provides an official transcript from a regionally accredited U.S. Studies on the Action on Provisional Status form.
school of record that documents the study abroad courses (including
credit hours and grades), no additional transcript is required. Non-degree
Non-degree status provides an opportunity for individuals who hold a
Test Information baccalaureate or higher degree to enroll in graduate classes for professional
In certain master’s programs, test results must be submitted to the College of or personal development, personal enrichment, or to explore the possibility
Graduate Studies as part of the admission procedure. The Graduate Record of entering a graduate degree program without completion of the regular
Examination is available at Sylvan Learning Center locations. The Graduate graduate admission process. Departments may require prior approval for non-
Management Admission Test is available at Pearson VUE test centers; see degree student registration in departmental courses. Students should contact
GMAT website (http://www.mba.com/us) for more information. Arrangements the department for approval to register before submitting an application.
for taking the Miller Analogies Test on campus may be made directly with the
Non-degree applicants must meet all requirements for admission to the
Testing Office in 154 Maag Library, (330) 941-3175. Test scores are valid for
College of Graduate Studies (minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 at the
five years. The YSU institutional code is 1975.
undergraduate level, baccalaureate degree, and submission of all academic
Admission Requirements
transcripts). Status as a non-degree student is not an admission to a College
of Graduate Studies degree or certificate program. Non-degree students,
Minimum requirements for admission to the College of Graduate Studies are including those seeking a graduate certificate, must complete a non-degree
the following: application online. Non-degree students are required to pay the regular
application fee. If non-degree students subsequently decide to seek admission
• A bachelor’s degree from a college or university certified by a regional to a graduate program, no further application fees will be assessed, but all
accrediting agency (e.g., Higher Learning Commission) approved by the required credentials must be submitted.
U.S. Department of Education. (A bachelor's degree from non-regionally
accredited institutions may be considered acceptable for admission. Non-degree students are ineligible for many types of financial aid (including
These are reviewed by the Admission and Appeals Committee.) assistantships awarded by the College of Graduate Studies). Non-degree
• A cumulative grade point average in undergraduate work at the degree students may seek advisement from the chairperson or program director in the
granting institution of at least 2.7 (on a 4.0 scale) academic area in which they have been permitted to take courses.
• Satisfactory preparation for the graduate program in which the student Students may only complete nine semester hours as non-degree seeking
wishes to enroll as specified by the department of the major students. A maximum of nine semester hours taken as a non-degree student
may be applied toward a degree program if accepted by the department admission. Upon acceptance, the official documents must be sent to the College
in which the student wishes to earn a degree and if the department’s of Graduate Studies as soon as possible to avoid delay in your course registration.
recommendation is approved by the dean of Graduate Studies. This transfer
limit may not be appealed. Any additional coursework beyond nine semester International students who have attended a U.S. college or university must submit,
hours in non-degree status will not carry credit toward a graduate degree. official documents for admission purposes. Copies will not be accepted.
However, all graduate courses taken as part of a graduate certificate may be
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32 Graduate Programs
GRADUATE PROGRAMS • Master of Science in Nursing – Nurse Education

• Master of Social Work
The following graduate degree programs are offered by Youngstown State

University:
Online Graduate Programs
• Master of Respiratory Care
Doctoral Degree Programs • Master of Arts in Financial Economics

• Master of Business Administration
• Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership
• Master of Health and Human Services
• Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science and Engineering
• Doctor of Physical Therapy
• Master of Science in Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice Management and
Educational Specialist Degree Program Planning

• Master of Science in Engineering, Management option
• Educational Specialist in School Psychology
For additional information please: visit the Office of Distance Education
Master Degree Programs website at http://cms.ysu.edu/administrative-offices/distance-education/
distance-education, call the office at (330) 941-1516, or send an e-mail to
• Master of Accountancy distanceed@ysu.edu.
• Master of Arts in American Studies
• Master of Arts in Art Education Certificates
• Master of Arts in Economics • Certificate in Applied History
• Master of Arts in English • Certificate in Biological Sciences
• Master of Arts in Financial Economics • Certificate in Instructional Communication
• Master of Arts in Gerontology • Certificate in Economics
• Master of Arts in History • Certificate in English
• Master of Arts in Professonal Communication • Certificate in Enterprise Resource Planning
• Master of Athletic Training • Certificate in Environmental Studies
• Master of Business Administration • Certificate in Health Care Management
• Master of Computing and Information Systems • Certificate in Literature for Children and Young Adults
• Master of Education in Intervention Services • Certificate in Mathematics
• Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing • Certificate in Nurse Education
• Master of Fine Arts in Interdisciplinary Visual Art • Certificate in Professional and Technical Writing
• Master of Health and Human Services • Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
• Master of Music in Jazz Studies • Certificate in the Teaching of Literature
• Master of Music in Music Education • Certificate in Teaching of Writing
• Master of Music in Music History and Literature • Post-masters Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program
• Master of Music in Music Theory and Composition • Post-masters Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate
• Master of Music in Performance
• Master of Public Health
Doctor of Education in Educational
• Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis (Beginning Fall 2019) Leadership
• Master of Science in Biological Sciences
• Master of Science in Chemistry Program Coordinator
• Master of Science in Criminal Justice Dr. Charles Vergon
• Master of Science in Environmental Science 4103 Beeghly College of Education
(330) 941-1574
• Master of Science in Mathematics
cbvergon@ysu.edu
• Master of Science in Education – Counseling
• Master of Science in Education – Educational Administration
• Master of Science in Education – Special Education
Program Description
The Doctor of Education program in educational leadership provides terminal
• Master of Science in Education – Teacher Education
professional preparation for administrators in public and nonpublic schools
• Master of Science in Chemical Engineering and health and human service organizations, especially, but not exclusively,
• Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering those working in the northeastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania areas
• Master of Science in Electrical Engineering served by the University. Professionals currently occupying leadership
• Master of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering positions in other settings may also be considered for admission when space
in the cohort permits. The program is also open to health-professionals for
• Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
whom no terminal degree is available in their field but who desire a rigorous
• Master of Science in Nursing – Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse program of research and leadership studies. The program is designed to build
Practitioner the capacity of individuals to provide effective educational leadership in such
• Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner organizational settings, with particular attention to enhancing efficiency,
• Master of Science in Nursing – Nurse Anesthetist equity, and excellence.
The program focuses on the preparation of professionally committed

practitioners who reflect the current state of knowledge and best practice in
educational leadership. Central to the preparation of such professionals are Acceptance into the Ed.D. program reflects superior qualifications. Admission
the refinement and transmission of competencies in the areas of scholarship, is by cohort, based upon a competitive evaluation of applications by the
instruction, leadership, management, external relations, and personal doctoral program faculty. Diversity among students in terms of race, gender,
development. The program is cohort-based and delivered in mixed-mode disability, geography, and professional discipline is desirable. In addition to
format with monthly campus meetings and other instruction accomplished the admission requirements of the College of Graduate Studies, applicants will
through web-based modules. be evaluated holistically for their likely success in the program based on the
following weighted criteria:
Admission to the doctoral program is made on a cohort basis. Students are
expected to enroll for two doctoral core courses per term for Fall, Spring, and Professional Qualifications and Experience
Summer terms. Students who fail to progress with their cohorts will have to
• Possession or qualification for licensure, if it exists for their profession, in
await the normal core course rotation to enroll in missed courses. Students
the state in which they wish to practice
who are inactive for more than three terms will have to be readmitted to the
• Completion of three or more years of professional experience in their field
program upon the Doctoral Admission Committee’s recommendation.
• Completion of two or more years of administrative experience or
The doctor of education program is administered by the Department of demonstration of exceptional leadership skills
Counseling, School Psychology and Educational Leadership in the Beeghly • Submission of a detailed resume
College of Education.
High Academic Achievement
Accreditation • Completion of an accredited master’s degree program in educational
The Ed.D. program in educational leadership is nationally recognized by administration or in health and human services with a minimum grade
the Educational Leadership Constituent Council. Education programs at point average in graduate study of 3.5 or master’s degree in another
Youngstown State University are accredited by the National Council for the field with extensive experience in a senior leadership capacity in such an
Accreditation of Teacher Education. organization.
• Combined score of 900 or more (or 290 or more on revised scale) on the
Application Procedure general tests of the Graduate Record Examination. This test must have
been completed within the past five years. Applicants must plan to register
Program information may be obtained from the Department of Counseling, for this examination in advance. Provisional admission may be granted to
School Psychology and Educational Leadership. Application and financial aid otherwise outstanding applicants who fail to achieve the cutoff score.
information may be obtained from Graduate Admissions in Coffelt Hall. All
application materials must be sent to Graduate Admissions. Please confirm all Professional References
deadlines with Graduate Admissions. Because application deadlines and the
Presentation of three letters of reference attesting to the applicant’s good
professional mix in cohorts may vary from year to year, those interested in the
moral character, leadership and management potential, professional plans,
program are encouraged to contact the department in advance of initiating the
success in teaching, professional commitment, interpersonal skills, and
application process.
special professional capabilities.
Residency Personal Goals and Leadership Vision

Concentrated effort, continuing peer and faculty interaction, and scholarly • Submission of a statement of interest
reflection relatively free from distraction are needed if the student is to develop
• Submission of two 500- to 750-word essays: one personal essay and one
a considered and mature vision of the profession. Each student is required
essay on their leadership vision
to meet a minimum residency requirement of enrollment for 18 semester
hours during the period of three consecutive semesters, including summer
session(s). No Ed.D. student may enroll for more than six semester hours
Faculty Interview
unless his or her advisor approves such enrollment. Dissertation credits may • At the request of the doctoral faculty, a personal interview may be required
not be used to satisfy the residency requirement. when the initial screening based upon the standards previously listed
warrants further assessment of the applicant’s likely success in the
Special Notes program.

• Approval of the applicant by the doctoral faculty
Departmental policies and procedures governing the operation of the Ed.D.
program are set out in the program Administrative Handbook and Student
Handbook.
Graduate Faculty
Jane Beese, Ed.D., Associate Professor
All students who successfully complete a doctoral comprehensive Organizational leadership; economics of education; program evaluation
examination will be required to enroll in every semester of their candidacy until
graduation. Charles Jeffords, Ed.D., Assistant Professor
Administrative practices; school and community relations; school finance
Graduate Studies policies concerning transfer credits, time limits, and other
academic matters must be followed. See the General Information of the Karen H. Larwin, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Graduate Catalog, the College of Graduate Studies Academic Policy Book, and Assessment; research design and methodology; statistics
graduate faculty minutes for current information.
Charles B. Vergon, J.D., Professor
With appropriate selection of concentration courses, this program may provide Education law; policy development; educational change
licensure in either principalship or superintendency or both in Ohio and/or
Pennsylvania for educators that satisfy other requirements established by the
university and the respective state departments of education.
Degree Requirements
The credit hours required for the Ed.D. in educational leadership consists of a
minimum of 61 semester hours beyond the master’s degree. These include:
34 Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership
• 30 semester hours of doctoral core courses,

• 18 hours of electives,
Clinical Practice in Educational
• a 3-hour leadership internship or clinical practice, and Leadership
• 10 hours of dissertation studies. COURSE TITLE S.H.
Select one of the following: 3
A minimum of 39 semester hours of graduate credit beyond the master’s
degree, exclusive of dissertation credits, must be earned at YSU. Students can EDAD 7022 Field Experience (Elementary 7022E; Middle 7022M; or
transfer up to 18 semester hours of post-master’s work that satisfy program Secondary 7022S)
elective requirements into the doctoral program from other institutions. EDAD 7040 Clinical Practice for the Administrative Specialist
Transfer credits may be accepted upon recommendation of the Ed.D. program EDAD 7050 Clinical Experience: Superintendency
and approval of the Graduate College within the policies of the College of Total Semester Hours 3
Graduate Studies.
See the Courses section of this catalog for required prerequisite study for each Dissertation study
course. Certain courses reflect the particular vision of the YSU program and
COURSE TITLE S.H.
are to be completed at YSU. This information is noted in parentheses.
EDAD 8190 Dissertation Study
COURSE TITLE S.H. Total Semester Hours 10
Educational Leadership Core TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS 61
EDAD 8122 Leadership in Education 3
EDAD 8125 Educational Politics and Policymaking in the United 3 Comprehensive Examinations
States Comprehensive examinations consist of a written examination covering six
EDAD 8130 Learning Processes and the Instructional Leader 3 competencies and an oral examination assessing the overall suitability of the
EDAD 8140 Seminar in Administrative Theory 3 individual as a leader in schools or school systems. Satisfactory completion of
EDAD 8155 Seminar in Current Educational Issues 3 these examinations qualifies the student as a candidate for the Ed.D. degree
and signifies readiness to begin the dissertation study.
FOUN 8102 Perspectives on Leadership Among Diverse 3
Populations
Educational Research Core Learning Outcomes
EDAD 8185 Seminar in Educational Research/Dissertation 3 In the Doctoral Program, candidate performance is assessed across the
Proposal following objectives with focus at the district-wide or systems level.
FOUN 8104 Research Strategies in Educational Administration 3
1. Candidates will be able to facilitate the development, articulation,
FOUN 8111 Advanced Research Design and Statistics 3 implementation, and stewardship of a school system-wide vision of
FOUN 8112 Qualitative Research for Educators 3 learning that is supported by the school community.
Total Semester Hours 30 2. Candidates will be able to promote a positive school System culture,
provide an effective instructional program at the district level, apply best
Select 18 s.h. minimum from leadership in public and non-public schools or practice to student learning, and design comprehensive professional
leadership in health and human service organizations and approved by advisor growth plans for school district staff.
from candidate’s primary professional discipline. 3. Candidates will be able to manage school district organization, operations,
and resources in a way that promotes a safe, efficient, and effective
Leadership in Public and Non-Public learning environment.
4. Candidates will be able to collaborate with families and other community
Schools members, respond to diverse community interests and needs, and
COURSE TITLE S.H. mobilize community resources.
Select 12 s.h. of educational leadership electives. 12 5. Candidates will be able to act with integrity, fairly, and in an ethical manner
in carrying out systems level leadership responsibilities.
Select 6 s.h. of teaching and learning electives 6
6. Candidates will be able to influence the larger political, social, economic,
Total Semester Hours 18 legal, and cultural context.
7. Candidates will be able to synthesize and apply the above outcomes
Leadership in Health and Human Service through substantial, sustained, standards-based work in real school
Organizations system level settings in their choice of post-master’s licensure programs-

Ohio Superintendent Licensure and Pennsylvania Superintendent Letter of
COURSE TITLE S.H. Eligibility Certification.
Select of 18 s.h. of educational leadership and HHS concentration area 18
courses Graduate Courses
Total Semester Hours 18 EDAD 6915 Learning, Teaching, and Instructional Leadership 3 s.h.
Leadership behaviors and expectations intended to build teacher commitment,
increase teaching competence, and improve the learning climate of students.
The importance of and role that adult development and learning play in teacher
leadership regarding curriculum and instruction decisions are stressed.
EDAD 6931 Leadership in Educational Organizations: Theory to Best EDAD 7014 Systematic Use of Information for Continuous School
Practices 3 s.h. Improvement 3 s.h.
Significant theories, research, and professional practices in the leadership Information systems concepts: analysis, design, implementation, and
of schools and school systems. Detailed analysis of primary sources and evaluation applied to individual, school, and program evaluation and
application of sources to reflection on issues and problems of administrative improvement. Experience with information retrieval and synthesis from local
practice. and state educational databases. An action research project is a major course
requirement.
EDAD 6933 Educational Policy, Politics, and Change 3 s.h.
Explores who governs America's schools. Provides an introduction to schools EDAD 7018 School Discipline and Student Support Services: Policies,
as political systems and the values that shape educational politics and Programs, and Prevention Strategies 3 s.h.
policy making. Examines the role of school leaders as agents of change and Examines school discipline and youth problems that threaten student health,
alternative change models and strategies. welfare, and safety and research-proven school programs for addressing
such problems. Emphasizes the role of school leaders in developing and
EDAD 6947 School Building Leadership: Models and Processes 3 s.h.
implementing comprehensive policies and student support programs.
Theories of leadership and schooling that provide future principals with
guides for action and behavior will be presented. Theories that shape personal EDAD 7022 Field Experience 3 s.h.
decision-making processes that build schools as learning communities will be Completed in a school covered by teaching certificate or license. Second
presented. administrative clinical experience designed to highlight tasks.
EDAD 6949 Legal and Ethical Issues in Public Administration 3 s.h. EDAD 7024 Collective Bargaining and Systems Issues in Human Resources
Defines law and professional ethics and discusses the role of each in public Administration 3 s.h.
decision making. Explores the status and application of the law in various Human resources issues from the central office perspective. Statutory,
areas of school operations through the reading of cases, statutes, and regulatory, and political contexts for public sector collective bargaining.
constitutional provisions. Conceptual and experiential treatment of traditional and interest-based
bargaining. Approaches to human resources policy development. Grievances
EDAD 6952 School Finance, Resource Planning, and Management 3 s.h.
and management of written agreements.
An analysis of school funding on a state and local level. School budgeting, site-
based management, and school business practice are major topics. An action EDAD 7025 Educational Governance: Advanced Law and Policy Seminar 3
research project is part of the course requirement. s.h.
Explores emergent legal developments affecting P-12 education systems
EDAD 6954 Educational Marketing and Community Relationships 3 s.h.
and the role and limits of the law in promoting educational emergent reform.
Stresses effective communication that supports the marketing of school
Reviews social science literature on governance issues and factors that affect
purposes and programs. Leadership skills that build community support
the nature, degree, and rate of organizational compliance.
and recognize the value of message delivery to targeted audiences in the
community will be related to the marketing of schools. EDAD 7026 Technology and Facilities for Learning Organizations 3 s.h.
Due to increasing demands upon the educational facilities by the instructional
EDAD 6955 Professional Development and Human Resources 3 s.h.
use of technology and the need to prepare students for the world of work,
In-depth examination of policies and practices designed to reconcile the
facility management and integration of technology into the facility are
interests of schools and the people who make them up. Topics include
examined.
professional and staff development, equal employment, position description,
recruitment, selection, performance appraisal, removal, compensation, and EDAD 7035 The Superintendency and Evolving Ways of Looking at
emerging issues. Leadership 3 s.h.
This course examines the role of superintendent in the administration of
EDAD 6975 Introduction to Administration Clinical Experience 3 s.h.
schools. Students will study leadership in complex social organizations so that
Designed to expand candidate's knowledge of the nature, characteristics and
they can apply current theory and research to their roles in complex, chaotic,
demands associated with school administration and provide opportunity to
educational environments.
develop skills and dispositions needed for administrative responsibilities.
Includes focused field experiences embedded in various courses throughout EDAD 7040 Clinical Practice for the Administrative Specialist 3 s.h.
the program. Requires candidates to perform a particular administrative Candidates for administrative specialist licenses in areas of curriculum,
function in school and community settings. instruction, and professional development or pupil services administration
Prereq.: Completion of five of the following courses EDAD 6915, EDAD 6931, develop an individualized clinical plan and complete a set of tasks and an
EDAD 6933, EDAD 6947, EDAD 6949, EDAD 6954, and EDAD 6955. integrated project aligned with professional standards under the guidance of
an appropriately licensed cooperating administrator.
EDAD 6982 Independent Study/Action Research 1-3 s.h.
Prereq.: Candidates must have completed all or be currently enrolled in
Individual investigation of advanced topics under the guidance of selected
remaining courses that compose the requirement of respective specialist
departmental faculty. May be repeated.
license.
EDAD 6990 Seminar in Educational Administration 1-3 s.h.
EDAD 7050 Clinical Experience: Superintendency 3 s.h.
A seminar designed for the development of particular skills and/or
Candidates for the superintendency license are required to complete four tasks
perspectives on a topic related to educational administration.
from the master syllabus at the district-wide level, supervised by a school
EDAD 6993 Special Topics in Educational Administration 1-4 s.h. superintendent. Major components are the complete analysis of the financial
. structure of the candidate's school district and a system-level integrated
Prereq.: Admission to master's degree program in educational administration. project.
EDAD 6995 Workshop in Educational Administration 1-3 s.h. Prereq.: Completion of three of the following four courses: EDAD 7024,
A workshop designed for the development of particular skills and/or EDAD 7025, EDAD 7026, EDAD 7035, and two years experience in a building-
perspectives on a topic related to educational administration. level administrative capacity or equivalent.
36 Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership
EDAD 8111 Advanced Research Design and Statistics 3 s.h. EDAD 8931 Leadership in Educational Organizations 3 s.h.
An in-depth treatment of the major correlational, experimental, and quasi- Significant theories, research, and professional practices in the leadership
experimental research designs and associated statistical analyses, including of schools and school systems. Detailed analysis of primary sources and
the design and analysis of surveys and factor analytic techniques. Experience application of sources to reflection on issues and problems of administrative
in data analysis using SPSS or other statistical packages. 3 s.h. Cross listed practice.D. program in Educational Leadership. Ed.D. students who have
with FOUN 8111. not taken EDAD 6931 are required to complete EDAD 8931 and include a
Prereq.: EDAD/FOUN 8104. supplemental, substantive course assignment that relates to their intended
area of specialization.
EDAD 8113 Theories of Inquiry 3 s.h.
Prereq.: Admission to the Ed.
Perspectives for critical analysis, investigation of ways of knowing, and an
examination of criteria that have been used successfully for negotiating status EDAD 8949 Legal and Ethical Issues in Public Administration 3 s.h.
and justifying claims within contested domains of inquiry. 3 s.h. Defines law and professional ethics and discusses the role of each in public
Prereq.: FOUN 8104 and EDAD 8111/FOUN 8111. decision making. Explores the status and application of the law in various
Cross listed with FOUN 8113. areas of school operations through the reading of cases, statutes, and
constitutional provisions.D. program in Educational Leadership. Ed.D. students
EDAD 8122 Leadership in Education 3 s.h.
who have not taken EDAD 6949 are required to complete EDAD 8949 and
In this course students will critically analyze contemporary ways of
include a supplemental, substantive course assignment involving original
thinking about leadership. As students examine their present paradigm of
research using primary source materials in education law and policy.
leadership, they will also analyze a reconfiguration of leadership that reflects
developments in the new sciences and other fields.
Prereq.: Admission to the doctoral program. FOUN 5875 Seminar in Foundations of Education 1-3 s.h.
Selected topics for a focused study on problems, issues, or concerns to be
EDAD 8125 Educational Politics and Policymaking in the United States 3
addressed by a sociological, historical, philosophical, assessment, or research
s.h.
perspective.
Reviews professional literature on politics and policy making at the local, state,
Prereq.: Permission of chairperson.
and federal level, including the values, institutional actors, processes, and
interest groups that shape educational policy. Explores means of identifying FOUN 5880 Special Topics in Foundations of Education 1-3 s.h.
problems, analyzing policy alternatives, and measuring policy outcomes. An advanced study of sociological, historical, and/or philosophically based
Prereq.: Admission to the doctoral program. research which provides analysis of a particular educational issue with special
emphasis on implications for diverse populations and/or diverse school
EDAD 8130 Learning Processes and the Instructional Leader 3 s.h.
settings.
A study of current theories and research in the areas of cognition and learning,
Prereq.: Permission of chairperson.
development and motivation that underlay approaches to teaching in any
context. FOUN 6901 Philosophical Analysis of Education 3 s.h.
A philosophical examination and critical reflection on educational theories,
EDAD 8140 Seminar in Administrative Theory 3 s.h.
including a familiarization with historical contexts and socio/cultural
Extension of the administrator's abilities to analyze professional problems,
conditions that fostered and related resistance to these theories.
develop leadership strategies, and exercise sound decision making.
Nontraditional (nonfunctionalist) theories are stressed, with emphasis on FOUN 6902 Sociological Bases of Education 3 s.h.
deconstructing and purposefully framing educational issues. Case studies Selected sociological concepts and theories will form the basis for a critical
strengthen the application of the theories. analysis of schooling. Special attention will be given to the emergence of
Prereq.: Admission to the doctoral program. schools and to how schools serve diverse populations.
EDAD 8155 Seminar in Current Educational Issues 3 s.h. FOUN 6904 Introduction to Educational Research 3 s.h.
Informing educational leaders about contextual issues of schools is necessary Basic methodologies and techniques of educational research design and
in order to understand and recognize that school reform, both at the time of elementary statistical concepts are introduced. This course relies on critical
its proposal and during the developmental stages of its implementation, is thinking and analytical discourse for the examination and evaluation of
intended to ameliorate educational problems. research studies.
Prereq.: Admission to the doctoral program.
FOUN 6905 Educational Challenges in Historical Perspective 3 s.h.
EDAD 8180 Special Topics in Educational Leadership 1-3 s.h. Critical analysis of first-person and other historical accounts of teachers,
Selected topics for a focused study on problems, issues, or concerns that students, communities, and school reforms as they inform curricular,
relate to educational leadership. professional, and social challenges that face educators in their communities
Prereq.: Admission to the doctoral program. today.
EDAD 8185 Seminar in Educational Research/Dissertation Proposal 3 s.h. FOUN 6914 Statistical Methods in Education 3 s.h.
The purpose of this course is to gain knowledge and skills in developing a An introductory course in frequency distributions, measures of central
research question and an appropriate methodology so that chapters I and II of tendency, measures of variability, calculations and meaning of percentiles,
a doctoral dissertation can be completed. normal distribution theory, reliability and validity of measures, and basic
Prereq.: FOUN 8104, FOUN 8112, and FOUN 8111. statistical analysis.
Prereq.: FOUN 6904.
EDAD 8190 Dissertation Study 1-9 s.h.
Covers the design, proposal, conduct, reporting, and defense of scholarly FOUN 6982 Independent Study/Action Research 1-3 s.h.
research that addresses a meaningful topic derived from and contributing Individual investigation of advanced topics under the guidance of selected
significantly to the literature of the field. department faculty. May be repeated.
Prereq.: Completion of doctoral comprehensive examination.
FOUN 6990 Advanced Seminar in Foundations of Education 1-3 s.h.
Selected topics for an advanced study of a topic to be addressed from a
sociological, historical, philosophical, assessment, or research perspective.
Prereq.: Completion of a master's degree or advanced licensure.
FOUN 6995 Workshop in the Foundations of Education 1-3 s.h.
A workshop designed for the development of particular skills and/or
perspectives on a school-related topic.
FOUN 8102 Perspectives on Leadership Among Diverse Populations 3 s.h. application materials must be submitted though the online application system
An explorative study of constructs and concepts of cultural diversity within (https://ysu.ellucianrecruiter.com/Admissions/Pages/Welcome.aspx).
groups based on notions of class, race, sex, ethnicity, ableness, and religion/
spiritualties. Consideration of expectations and organizational practices as
informed by diversity issues.
Application Requirements
Prereq.: Doctoral admission and one of the following: FOUN 6901, FOUN 6902, Students with a B.S. or M.S. in materials science, materials engineering, or
or FOUN 6905. related fields (including chemistry, physics, or mechanical, chemical, electrical
or civil engineering) can be admitted through the College of Graduate Studies
FOUN 8104 Research Strategies in Educational Administration 3 s.h. on a competitive basis up to the capacity of the program.
An examination of major research methodologies and a preview of the
different paradigms and assumptions that underlie controlled disciplined Requirements for admission to the Ph.D. program include the following:
inquiries. Techniques associated with particular methodologies in educational
administration will be introduced, and their strengths and weaknesses will be • B.S. or M.S. degree in materials science, materials engineering, or related
analyzed. fields (including chemistry, physics, or mechanical, chemical, electrical or
civil engineering);
FOUN 8111 Advanced Research Design and Statistics 3 s.h.
An in-depth treatment of the major correlational, experimental, and quasi- • Cumulative undergraduate grade-point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0
experimental research designs and associated statistical analyses, including scale, or a graduate GPA of 3.3/4.0;
the design and analysis of surveys and factor analytic techniques. Experience • GRE scores are required. Scores in the following ranges generally reviewed
in data analysis using SPSS or other statistical packages. 3 s.h. Cross listed favorably: Verbal = 500-800, Quantitative = 650-800, and Analytical Writing
with EDAD 8111. = 4.0-6.0;
Prereq.: EDAD/FOUN 8104. • For students whose native language is not English, a TOEFL score of 550
FOUN 8112 Qualitative Research for Educators 3 s.h. (or comparable score on a similar test)
Consideration of traditional and evolving qualitative methods and literature • Completed application (application link (http://catalog.ysu.edu/
that apply to doctoral study of problems in teaching, school leadership, and graduate/graduate-programs/doctor-philosophy-materials-science-
school change. engineering/%20https://ysu.elluciancrmrecruit.com/admissions/pages/
welcome.aspx)).
FOUN 8113 Theories of Inquiry 3 s.h.
Perspectives for critical analysis, investigation of ways of knowing, and an • Resume
examination of criteria that have been used successfully for negotiating status • Statement of intent
and justifying claims within contested domains of inquiry. 3 s.h. • 3 references
Prereq.: FOUN 8104 and EDAD 8111/FOUN 8111.
Cross listed with EDAD 8113. All applications will be reviewed by an admissions committee consisting of
the program director and a group of program faculty of sufficient breadth to
FOUN 8115 Schools Society Ideologies 3 s.h.
interpret the credentials of all members of the applicant pool. The selection/
Doctor of Philosophy in Materials

admission process is competitive; meeting eligibility criteria does not assure
admission into the program. Applications received as complete by February
Science and Engineering

1st will have full consideration for fall admissions and graduate assistant
opportunities.
Program Coordinator Graduate Faculty

Dr. Clovis A. Linkous Martin A. Abraham, Ph.D., Professor
5001 Ward Beecher Science Hall Green engineering; sustainability
(330) 941-1958
calinkous@ysu.edu Snjezana Balaz, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Structure of surfaces of thin films, semiconductors, and nanoclusters
Program Description Brett P. Conner, Ph.D., Associate Professor
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Materials Science and Engineering is Materials and process development for additive manufacturing (also known as
a cutting-edge program, employing state-of-the-art analytical materials 3D printing); functionally graded materials (FGMs); high-strain rate behavior
instrumentation not found anywhere else in the area between Cleveland of AM materials; 3D printing of metal casting tooling; business models for
and Pittsburgh. Incorporating the research activities from the YSU Center of additive manufacturing
Excellence in Materials Science and Engineering (CEMSE) and the Ohio Hub
for Innovation and Opportunity in Advanced Materials Commercialization, Pedro Cortes, Ph.D., Associate Professor
this program promotes the synergistic interaction of industrially focused Structure-property relationships of polymers; composites and hybrid materials;
research efforts of faculty, students, and commercial research partners leading smart materials and structures; development of chem-bio sensing platforms
to economic development of the region. The Ph.D. is specifically targeted based on carbon nanotubes
at producing graduates who can find employment as industrial research
scientists or engineers. Michael J. Crescimanno, Ph.D., Professor
Noise spectroscopy in multiphoton quantum optics; optical materials
Application Procedure Allen D. Hunter, Ph.D., Professor

Program information may be obtained from the College of Science, Materials chemistry; crystallography; instrumental Methods; chemistry
Technology, Engineering and Mathematics and from the Ph.D. Program (http:// education
www.ysu.edu/academics/science-technology-engineering-mathematics/
AKM Anwarul Islam, Ph.D., Professor
materials-science-and-engineering-phd) webpage. Application information
Impact of blast on highway bridges; use of CFRP in enhancing structural
may be obtained from The Office of Graduate Admissions in Coffelt Hall
strength of concrete members; structural health monitoring of bridges using
(http://www.ysu.edu/gradcollege) and from Ph.D. Program admission (http://
wireless sensor network
cms.ysu.edu/college-graduate-studies/domestic-admissions) webpage. All
38 Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science and Engineering
Frank Xiying Li, Ph.D., Professor MATL 7020 Analytical Methods for Materials Science 2 2
Electron spin resonance imaging; EMC, RF, and software engineering; MATL 8010 Structure of Materials 3
networks; applied magnetic fields
MATL 8020 Mechanical Properties of Materials 3
Clovis Linkous, Ph.D., Professor MATL 8030 Thermodynamics and Phase Behavior 3
Ceramic electrolytes, polymer membrane electrolytes, solid state hydrogen MATL 8040 Kinetics, Diffusion, and Rate Processes 3
storage, photovoltaic materials, photocatalytic decomposition of hydrogen Materials Science and Engineering Research Core
sulfide; algae inhibition
MATL 6982 Graduate Research 21
Sherri R. Lovelace-Cameron, Ph.D., Professor MATL 6990 Seminar in Materials Science and Engineering 3
Synthesis and electrochemistry of novel organometallic polymers; synthesis of or electives
MATL 8050 Materials Internship 6
metal organic frameworks MATL 8060 Dissertation 32
Hazel Marie, Ph.D., Professor, Chair Electives
FEA/CFD modeling applied to solid-fluid interaction of thin film lubrication Select 12 s.h. of Electives. 12
sealing; mechanical material modeling of soft biological tissue Total Semester Hours 90
Holly J. Martin, Ph.D., Assistant Professor

Corrosion studies; modification of metal surfaces to strongly adhere polymeric Special Notes
coatings for corrosion resistance College of Graduate Studies policies concerning transfer credits, time limits,
and other academic matters must be followed.
Tom Nelson Oder, Ph.D., Professor
Learning Outcomes
Micro/nano fabrication and characterization of electronic and opto-electronic
devices of wide band gap semiconductors: SiC, group III-nitrides, ZnO
• The student will have developed a fundamental understanding of the
Donald Priour, Ph.D., Assistant Professor structure of matter at the atomic/molecular level, particularly in the solid
Theoretical condensed matter physics; particularly related to systems of state, and its influence on the physical and chemical properties of a
technological relevance where the flow of charge or fluid is modified or substance.
inhibited by disorder in the form of random inhomogeneities, or severed wires
• The student will have developed a familiarity with the instrumental tools of
or bonds
materials research, including microscopy, spectroscopy, and mechanical
Josef B. Simeonsson, Ph.D., Professor testing.
Analytical atomic and molecular spectroscopy; trace and ultratrace analysis; • The student will have developed the personal organizational and
laser induced fluorescence spectroscopy; laser ionization spectroscopy; disciplinary skills to grasp a research problem involving a lengthy program
Raman spectroscopy; environmental analysis of investigation, break it down into a sequence of tasks, and follow them
through to a conclusion.
Virgil C. Solomon, Ph.D., Associate Professor • The student will have developed sufficient writing skills to prepare
Synthesis of shape memory alloys, ceramic-metal composites and laboratory reports, research papers, journal articles, and an organized
nanostructures and their characterization using metallography, thermal dissertation comprising a hundred pages or more.
analysis and analytical scanning and transmission electron microscopy
techniques
Graduate Courses
Timothy R. Wagner, Ph.D., Professor, Chair MATL 6982 Graduate Research 1-6 s.h.
Synthesis of inorganic oxide and mixed-anion materials; structure Individual investigation of advanced topics under the guidance of selected
characterizations using single crystal and powder X-ray diffraction; electron program faculty. May be repeated for a maximum of 30 semester hours. ,.
microscopy techniques
MATL 6990 Seminar in Materials Science and Engineering 1 s.h.
Degree Requirements Presentations of ongoing research in materials science and engineering.

Includes presentations by guest speakers, faculty and graduate students. May
• 90 Semester Hours of Graduate Study be repeated for a maximum of 3 semester hours.
• Qualifying exam, based on the topics presented in the core curriculum, MATL 7010 Analytical Methods for Materials Science 1 2 s.h.
following the second year of study. A laboratory course where the student will receive hands-on training with
• Recommended internship program, usually through full-time paid instruments commonly used in materials research. Techniques covered
employment at a partner company. include optical methods, thermogravimetry, differential scanning calorimetry,
• Written research proposal, describing the work to be completed for the X-ray diffraction, X-ray fluorescence, magnetic permeability, Hall effect, and
dissertation. The proposal will be presented orally and defended in front of atomic force microscopy. (1 h. lecture / 3 h. lab).
the dissertation committee. MATL 7020 Analytical Methods for Materials Science 2 2 s.h.
• Oral presentation of research accomplishments, approximately mid-way A laboratory course where the student will receive hands-on training with
through the dissertation research at Seminar. instruments commonly used in materials research. Instruments covered
• Dissertation defended orally to the dissertation committee, which will also include stress/strain apparatus, scanning electronic microscope, electron
approve the final written document. Completion of the dissertation is the microprobe, transmission electron microscope, focused ion beam microscope,
culminating experience of the Ph.D. program. X-ray photoelectron spectrometer, Auger spectrometer, impedance analyzer,
and potentiostat. (1 h. lecture / 3 h. lab).
Coursework
COURSE TITLE S.H.
Materials Science and Engineering Course Core
MATL 7010 Analytical Methods for Materials Science 1 2
MATL 8010 Structure of Materials 3 s.h.

A study of the structure/property relationship of materials at the electronic,
Vision
atomic, and molecular level. Using quantum chemistry, symmetry, chemical The Physical Therapy Department at Youngstown State University will
bonding and electrochemistry, this course will introduce the student to the provide the entry-level doctorate in physical therapy degree (DPT), selected
classification and properties of amorphous, crystalline, and semi-crystalline doctoral programs and opportunities for professional development. We
structures including metals, semiconductors, ceramics, polymers, and hybrid will be recognized locally and statewide as a high quality program that
materials. The properties to be studied include mechanical, thermal, electrical, prepares students to be autonomous professionals, leaders, good citizens and
and magnetic properties. potential scholars. We will be recognized for excellent academic preparation
of students, utilizing an integrated case-based approach to learning, and for
MATL 8020 Mechanical Properties of Materials 3 s.h.
outstanding community service and research.
This course addresses the mechanical behavior of materials, assuming
Program Description
knowledge of elasticity, plasticity, fracture and creep, and aims to provide a
robust analytical treatment of these topics across size scales and material
types. The course is split into three sections: (a) Continuum mechanics, (b) The Doctor of Physical Therapy program is a professional program for
Advanced phenomena in mechanics of materials, and (c) Case studies focused the preparation of physical therapists. The program is an entry-level,
on the design and processing of materials. postbaccalaureate program consistent with the accreditation requirements
Prereq.: MATL 8010. of the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
MATL 8030 Thermodynamics and Phase Behavior 3 s.h. Admitted on a competitive basis, students enter the three-year program of
Detailed examination of chemical equilibria and chemical changes with an professional coursework and clinical education affiliations.
emphasis on the theoretical basis for these phenomena and the properties
of phase diagrams. The use of computer models for chemical equilibrium Admission Requirements
calculations utilizing extensive thermodynamic databases.
Admission to the Physical Therapy program is competitive. Meeting eligibility
MATL 8040 Kinetics, Diffusion, and Rate Processes 3 s.h. standards does not guarantee admission. Admissions are selective. The
Essential topics covered include diffusion in solids and liquids; complex admission deadline will be posted on the Department of Physical Therapy
motion of dislocations and interfaces; complex kinetics of phenomena such website (http://www.ysu.edu/academics/bitonte-college-health-and-human-
as phase transformations and morphological evolution; and the rate at which services/physical-therapy-dpt).
these and other kinetic phenomena occur.
Prereq.: MATL 8030. Students should apply to the physical therapy program if the following
eligibility requirements are met:
MATL 8050 Materials Internship 1-6 s.h.
Supervised experience in approved external industrial, government lab, or 1. A minimum overall GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 grading scale.
other comparable environment, working on advanced problems in materials.
2. A 3.0 GPA in prerequisite courses. A minimum of 6 courses completed
For materials science and engineering doctoral students or by permission of
prior to applying. All prerequisite courses must be completed with "C"
program coordinator. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours.
or better. See the Department of Physical Therapy website (http://
Prereq.: MATL 8020.
www.ysu.edu/academics/bitonte-college-health-and-human-services/
MATL 8060 Dissertation 1-9 s.h. physical-therapy-dpt) for specific prerequisite requirements.
Design, proposal, completion, and reporting of scholarly research deemed 3. Completion of a bachelor’s degree, and all prerequisite courses, prior to
acceptable to the program faculty. Culminates in an oral presentation to starting the program.
dissertation committee.
4. A recommended GRE score of at least 295 on Part I and 4.0 on Part II.
Prereq.: completion of qualifying exam and research proposal.
5. Documentation of 40 observation hours (paid or volunteer) under the
Doctor of Physical Therapy direct supervision of a physical therapist(s) in a physical therapy setting.
Two sites are recommended.
Department Chair 6. References: 3 total, a combination of physical therapists and faculty.
Dr. Nancy Landgraff
In certain circumstances, Youngstown State University students may be
B311 Cushwa Hall
provisionally accepted into the D.P.T. program as undergraduates during the
(330) 941-2703
summer semester of their senior year. They are not, however, admitted as
nlandgraff@ysu.edu
graduate students until their application for graduate program admission has
Welcome
been accepted and approved and they are admitted to the College of Graduate
Studies. Under no circumstances will this admission take place prior to their
Welcome! Our entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program offers receipt of the bachelor’s degree.
academically-talented students an opportunity to join a profession that
contributes in countless ways to movement and health. Accreditation Information
We are proud of the quality of our faculty and students. We have well- The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Youngstown State University
credentialed faculty--many hold doctorates and/or advanced specializations. is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy
Many of our courses are team-taught by faculty in a case-based approach that Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314;
helps students keep clinical practice in mind. Practice labs typically have 2 or telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://
3 full-time faculty supervising and instructing students. Also, students practice www.capteonline.org.
hands-on skills with faculty in our Pro Bono Clinic. In addition, the faculty work
Current accreditation was granted in 2014 for 10 years. The next accreditation
hard to meet each student’s individual needs. Students work well together,
visit will be in 2024.
learning to make clinical decisions and to be part of an exciting profession.
National Physical Therapy Examination pass rates for the last 3 years is 100%.
We are interested in attracting students who are self-motivated learners,
willing to be active participants in the teaching-learning process. We also
welcome other physical therapists to collaborate with us on clinical research
or education. The coming years will be some of our best. Join us!
40 Doctor of Physical Therapy
Degree Requirements Learning Outcomes

There are four areas of program requirements that must be satisfactorily 1. Students will be able to formulate a differential diagnosis regarding a
completed to be granted the D.P.T. degree: patient and judge if a patient is appropriate for physical therapy evaluation
and treatment.
• professional coursework,
2. Students will be able to effectively manage a client in any of the four
• professional conduct, physical therapy practice patterns: cardiopulmonary, neuromuscular,
• clinical affiliations, and musculoskeletal and integumentary.
• critical inquiry project. 3. Students will be able to provide effective patient and family education
regarding the physical therapy intervention and the patient’s pathology.
Students not making satisfactory progress may be required to repeat that year
4. Students will demonstrate ongoing commitment to professional conduct
of the program or be dismissed based on established standards.
consistent with the APTA core values.
There are three levels of coursework in the D.P.T. program. 5. Students will effectively relate the scientific evidence to patient cases and
physical therapy questions.
COURSE TITLE S.H. 6. Students will apply knowledge of laws and ethics to patient management.
Level I: Foundation Courses (waiveable) 7. Students will generate valid responses to changes in the Healthcare
BIOL 8868 Human Gross Anatomy 1 4 environment.
BIOL 8869 Human Gross Anatomy 2 4 8. Students will demonstrate effective verbal and written communication
PHYT 8800 Pathology 4 skills.
Graduate Courses
Level II: Core Courses
PHYT 8901 Clinical Decision Making 1 6
PHYT 8902 Functional Anatomy 3 PHYT 8800 Pathology 4 s.h.
Disease processes and trauma in humans from a structural and functional
PHYT 8903 Language, Culture, and Health 2
level; relationship between pathology and clinical signs and symptoms,
PHYT 8904 Integrated Clinical Education Experience 6
etiology, differential diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment.
PHYT 8905 Clinical Decision Making 2 6
PHYT 8901 Clinical Decision Making 1 6 s.h.
PHYT 8906 Critical Inquiry 1 3
Decision-making process for clinical management of uncomplicated cases in
PHYT 8907 Special Topics: Pediatrics 3 practice patterns. Emphasis on posture and movement assessment, safety,
PHYT 8908 Legal and Ethical Issues in Physical Therapy 2 body mechanics, and monitoring physiological status.
PHYT 8909 Clinical Decision Making 3 6 Prereq.: Admission to DPT program.
PHYT 8910 Critical Inquiry 2 2 PHYT 8902 Functional Anatomy 3 s.h.
PHYT 8911 Special Topics: Geriatrics 2 Study of kinetics, kinematic variables, and mechanical properties of tissue;
motion analysis: posture, gait and functional activities; environmental contexts
PHYT 8913 Management and Leadership in Physical Therapy 2
and constraints, and life span applications.
PHYT 8914 Clinical Education 2 4
Prereq.: Admission to DPT program.
PHYT 8916 Critical Inquiry 3 2
PHYT 8903 Language, Culture, and Health 2 s.h.
PHYT 8918 Professional Issues 2
Examination of cultural theory, language, and application to clinical
PHYT 8919 Clinical Education 3 6 interactions. Cultural assumptions and patterns of health-related activity
PHYT 8920 Clinical Education 4 12 related to disability, socioeconomic status, age, gender, ethnicity/race, sexual
PHYT 8923 Community Applications 3 orientation, and religion.
PHYT 8924 Histology 1
PHYT 8925 Applied Neuroscience for Physical Therapists 4 PHYT 8904 Integrated Clinical Education Experience 6 s.h.
Initial clinical experience in examining, evaluating and treating basic patients/
PHYT 8926 Imaging and Lifespan Pathology for PT 2
clients in four practice settings (acute care, outpatient, geriatric and rehab).
PHYT 8928 Healthcare Delivery 1
Part-time, 12 week experience (3 weeks in each setting) under the supervision
PHYT 8929 Clinical Decision Making 3: Advanced Cases 3 of a licensed physical therapist.
PHYT 8933 Clinical Foundation Skills 1 3 Prereq.: Admission to DPT program.
HAHS 5875 3 PHYT 8905 Clinical Decision Making 2 6 s.h.
PHYT 8934 Clinical Foundation Skills 2 2 Decision making process for clinical management of both routine and less
PHYT 8944 Clinical Decision Making 4-Part 1 3 common cases in practice patterns. Emphasis on outcomes research,
personnel supervision, individualized and culturally-sensitive intervention, and
PHYT 8945 Clinical Decision Making 4-Part 2 3
program design.
PHYT 8938 Special Topics in Physical Therapy (This class, Pro 4
Bono Clinic, is taken 4 times for 1 credit each time.)
PHYT 8906 Critical Inquiry 1 3 s.h.
Level III: Electives
Develop skills needed to create and answer clinical questions including:
Students are not required to take electives to be granted the D.P.T. degree.
use of technology to obtain information: evaluation and application of the
PHYT 8921 Independent Study information for decision making. Examine the application of current literature
PHYT 8922 Research to clinical decision making. Emphasis on written research communication
Total Semester Hours 113 methods: scientific writing, documentation and literature reviews. Examine
the use of qualitative, quantitative and non-experimental research in health
care that are used to inform physical therapy practices. Introduction of group
research projects as a means of clinical inquiry.
PHYT 8907 Special Topics: Pediatrics 3 s.h. PHYT 8920 Clinical Education 4 12 s.h.

Theories of human growth and development and application to typical and Final clinical experience in evaluating and treating a diverse caseload of
atypical motor development and illnesses or injuries of children. Clinical illness/injury prevention, posture and movement dysfunction, and specialty
management of cases across the practice patterns with emphasis on family/ practice. Collaborative client-oriented practice, professional conduct, and
caregiver participation, team approach, and setting-specific expectations. professional development. Fifteen weeks of full-time experience. Grading is S/
Prereq.: Admission to DPT program. U. 12 s.h.,.
PHYT 8908 Legal and Ethical Issues in Physical Therapy 2 s.h.
Foundation knowledge and skills necessary for legal and ethical practice PHYT 8921 Independent Study 1-6 s.h.
of physical therapy. Emphasis on legal principles and concepts; contract, Individual study and projects under faculty supervision. May be repeated for a
business, and educational law; ethical theory and ethical decision-making total of six semester hours.
approaches; and professional code of ethics. Prereq.: Admission to DPT program, and permission of instructor and
Prereq.: Admission to the DPT program. department chair.
PHYT 8909 Clinical Decision Making 3 6 s.h. PHYT 8922 Research 1-6 s.h.
Evaluation of decision-making process for clinical management of complex Research under the supervision of a graduate faculty member. May be
and complicated cases. Emphasis on reimbursement, professional repeated for a total of six semester hours.
development, interprofessional activities, and program evaluation. Prereq.: Admission to DPT program, and permission of instructor and
Prereq.: Admission to DPT program. department chair.
PHYT 8910 Critical Inquiry 2 2 s.h. PHYT 8923 Community Applications 3 s.h.
Analysis of literature based on historical and state of the art theories and Community-based project that encompasses the aspects of advocacy,
methods. Evaluate research on selected physical therapy topics. Introduction collaboration, social responsibility, consultation and leadership, marketing/PR,
to research ethicsfu, IRB process and funding. Participation in faculty led, and fiscal management.
group research projects. Prereq.: Admission to the DPT Program.
PHYT 8911 Special Topics: Geriatrics 2 s.h. PHYT 8924 Histology 1 s.h.
Theories of life span development and human aging with application to The study of the histological basis of human tissue. Emphasis on the
systems development and dysfunction. Emphasis on prevention, well elderly, relationship between microscopic structure of tissue types and organ function.
and illnesses/injuries common to the elderly. Clinical management of cases, Prereq.: Admission to DPT program.
considering functional goals; cognition; pharmacology; and reimbursement
PHYT 8925 Applied Neuroscience for Physical Therapists 4 s.h.
issues.
Introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the human central and
peripheral nervous systems. Interaction and relationships between the various
PHYT 8913 Management and Leadership in Physical Therapy 2 s.h. structures are described in order to understand movement, sensation and
Theories of resource planning, management strategies for utilizing resources higher cortical functions. Structure is related to function through clinical
(human, information, fiscal, and space/equipment) for health care delivery, and case examples with an emphasis on the importance for physical therapy
clinical management issues in various physical therapy settings. assessment and intervention.
Prereq.: Admission to DPT program. Prereq.: Admission to DPT program.
PHYT 8914 Clinical Education 2 4 s.h. PHYT 8926 Imaging and Lifespan Pathology for PT 2 s.h.
Second clinical experience in evaluating and treating a diverse caseload of Imaging principles, methods and findings to illustrate the relationship to
illness/injury prevention, posture and movement dysfunction, and specialty treatment options and plans of care. Case-based examples illustrate the
practice. Includes supervision of support personnel, interprofessional implications for physical therapy practice and referral. Common pathology
evaluation and treatment, and administrative tasks. Six week full-time highly relevant to physical therapy throughout the lifespan are discussed.
experience. Grading is S/U. Introduction to common scenarios for differential diagnosis.
Prereq.: Admission to the DPT program. Prereq.: Admission to DPT program.
PHYT 8916 Critical Inquiry 3 2 s.h. PHYT 8928 Healthcare Delivery 1 s.h.
Peer review of formally-presented case reports. Each student will then revise Global study of the delivery of healthcare in a broad-spectrum view. Emphasis
the report and design a clinically-related project based on the findings of the is on the societal, economic, legal/ethical and cultural factors that influence
case report. The proposed projects will be presented to an interprofessional healthcare. Multidisciplinary aspects are considered.
audience of faculty and area clinicians for assessment and feedback. Prereq.: Admission to DPT program.
Emphasis will be given to formal research proposals, clinical applications and
PHYT 8929 Clinical Decision Making 3: Advanced Cases 3 s.h.
resources for project implementation.
In-depth analysis of patient/client cases which includes pharmacology
PHYT 8918 Professional Issues 2 s.h. influences and diversity aspects. Differential diagnosis skills will be
Discussion of professional topics related to entry-level practice, such as further developed in respect to each case. Evidence-based practice will be
leadership, interagency and interprofessional collaboration, future trends and emphasized.
technologies, and opportunities for professional growth. Prereq.: Admission to DPT program.
PHYT 8930 Clinical Decision Making 4: Advanced Cases 2 s.h.
PHYT 8919 Clinical Education 3 6 s.h. In-depth analysis of patient/client cases which includes pharmacology
Continuation of clinical experience in evaluating and treating a diverse influences and diversity aspects. Differential diagnosis skills will be
caseload illness/injury prevention, posture and movement dysfunction, and further developed in respect to each case. Evidence-based practice will be
specialty practice. Includes supervision of personnel, inter professional emphasized.
practice, administrative tasks, and effective time management. Nine week, full- Prereq.: Admission to DPT program.
time experience. Grading is S/U.
PHYT 8932 Pharmacology for PTs 1 s.h.
Prereq.: Admission to DPT.
The study of pharmacologic principles, classifications and common
pharmaceutical agents.
42 Educational Specialist in School Psychology
PHYT 8933 Clinical Foundation Skills 1 3 s.h.

Theories of professionalism in Physical Therapy practice including Educational Specialist in School
APTA/OPTA membership and benefits, fiscal responsibility, core values,
professionalism, and healthcare compliance will be discussed. Basic patient Psychology
Introduction
assessment as it relates to anatomic principles will be taught and practiced
and their clinical relevance will be reinforced.
Prereq.: Admission to DPT program. The school psychology program is housed in the Beeghly College of Education.
PHYT 8934 Clinical Foundation Skills 2 2 s.h. Students who successfully complete 45 credit hours of coursework are
This course is a continuation of PHYT 8933. Theories of professionalism awarded the Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree in Intervention Services. An
in Physical Therapy practice including patient and professional advocacy, additional 54 credit hours are required for the awarding of the Educational
communication skills, safety, and healthcare compliance will be discussed. Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in School Psychology. Candidates must also
Basic patient assessment as it relates to anatomic principles will be taught pass the PRAXIS II examination in school psychology for licensure in the
and practiced and their clinical relevance will be reinforced. State of Ohio and for certification by the National Association of School
Prereq.: Admission to DPT program. Psychologists (NASP). (Please note the following are required for admission
to the Educational Specialist degree: Successful completion of the YSU M.Ed.
PHYT 8938 Special Topics in Physical Therapy 1-5 s.h.
In Intervention Services, demonstration of successful skills as evidenced by
Special interest physical therapy topics selected by the faculty which reflect
grades and disposition ratings throughout the program, and a successful Ed.S.
current trends and issues in physical therapy practice. May be repeated as
admissions interview.)
desired.
Prereq.: Admission to the DPT program. The program provides a curriculum that is comprehensive, integrated, and
PHYT 8944 Clinical Decision Making 4-Part 1 3 s.h. sequential. It follows the school psychology standards set forth by the State
Topics that integrate practice patterns (musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, of Ohio, NASP, and the Council for the Accreditation of Education Preparation
cardiopulmonary, and integumentary) such as multiple trauma, burns, (CAEP). Courses reflect current advances in the field of school psychology and
amputations, and critical care. Also includes complex cases within routine education. In addition, the program has a unique emphasis in low incidence
diagnoses, due to severity, chronicity or comorbidity. Emphasis on outcomes disabilities. The program is committed to implementing and integrating the
studies. most current technology.
Prereq.: Admission to DPT.
The school psychology program is structured so that course content is
PHYT 8945 Clinical Decision Making 4-Part 2 3 s.h. accompanied by appropriate field experiences. Practicum experiences are
Topics that integrate practice patterns (musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, designed to provide students with opportunities to practice skills that are
cardiopulmonary, and integumentary) such as multiple trauma, burns, required in professional practice while under direct supervision. Practicum
amputations, and critical care. Also includes complex cases within routine experiences occur in conjunction with specific courses and are individualized
diagnoses, due to severity, chronicity or comorbidity. Emphasis on outcomes in terms of setting and assignment to a field supervisor.
studies.
Prereq.: Admission to DPT. Full-time study in school psychology (M.Ed and Ed.S.) generally constitutes
a three-year sequence. To develop the needed specific competencies and to
Graduate Faculty meet the training goals of the YSU school psychology program, candidates
during the first year of study complete coursework in counseling, educational,
James A. Benedict, PT, Ph.D., Assistant Professor and psychological foundations at the master’s level.
Healthcare policy; CVA interventions and outcomes; SCI interventions
For more information about the Department of Counseling, School Psychology
Cara A. Carramusa, PT, M.S., Assistant Professor and Educational Leadership, contact the Department Office at 330-941-3257 or
Geriatrics/older adults; wellness; falls/fall prevention and outcomes; clinical visit our Department website (http://catalog.ysu.edu/undergraduate/colleges-
education programs/college-education/department-counseling-special-education-school-
psychology).
Weiqing Ge, D.P.T., Ph.D., Associate Professor
Welcome
Spinal characteristics; muscle stiffness; responses of paraspinal muscle
spindles to forces in animal models
Our program is designed to prepare graduates with the necessary knowledge,
David William Griswold, D.P.T., Ph.D., Associate Professor
skills, and dispositions to serve as school psychologists. Youngstown
Vestibular rehabilitation; neurophysiological effects of manual therapy
State University offers a Master of Education in Intervention Services as
the initial degree required for admission to the Educational Specialist in
Nancy Crum Landgraff, PT, Ph.D., Professor, Chair
School Psychology program. The School Psychology program at YSU
Stroke; stroke outcomes; process and assessment of professional education
enrolled its first class of candidates in 2012 and graduated its first class of
Kenneth Learman, PT, Ph.D., Professor School Psychologists in August 2015. Graduate students will find a unique
Physical therapy interventions for the spine educational experience that prepares them for a career in School Psychology.
I encourage you to review the website and to contact the program director
Cathy Bieber Parrott, PT, M.S., Assistant Professor below.
Orthopedic-related disability measurement; program assessment.
Jake J. Protivnak, Ph.D.
Jane Wetzel, PT, Ph.D., Associate Professor Chair / Professor
Interventions for persons with cardiopulmonary dysfunction Department of Counseling, School Psychology and Educational Leadership
330-941-1936
jjprotivnak@ysu.edu
Program Director Required Courses for the Education specialist Degree in

For specific questions about the School Psychology program, please contact School Psychology
the program director: COURSE TITLE S.H.
Required Courses
Richard W. VanVoorhis, D.Ed., NCSP, Associate Professor
SPSY 7500 Dynamic Assessment 1 3
3212 Beeghly College of Education
(330) 941-3266 SPSY 7503 Dynamic Assessment 2 3
rwvanvoorhis@ysu.edu SPSY 7506 Consultation Approaches to Treatment in Schools 3
SPSY 7507 Classroom Assessment and Decision Making 3
Accreditation SPSY 7508 Neuropsychology, Low Incidence and Learning 3
An application for the initial National Association of School Psychologists Behavior
(NASP) approval will be submitted during Fall 2017. Programs must first SPSY 7509 Family Systems Within an Educational Context 3
complete a three year cycle producing graduates before application may be SPSY 7510 Professional Development Seminar in School 1
made for full NASP approval. Psychology
SPSY 7511 School Psychology Internship Studies 3
Admission Requirements Practicum Courses
The Youngstown State University school psychology program is a cohort- SPSY 7501 Dynamic Assessment Practicum in School 3
based program and will accept students on a full-time time basis. Part-time Psychology 1
positions in the program are limited and are only considered when space is SPSY 7502 Cognitive Observation Practicum 2
available. The first year of the program commences during the summer. The
SPSY 7504 Dynamic Assessment Child Study Practicum 2 3
requirements for applying to the YSU School Psychology program are:
SPSY 7505 Dynamic Assessment Advanced Child Study 3
• Successful completion of the YSU Master of Education in Intervention Practicum 3
Services, demonstration of successful skills and dispositions, as Internship Courses
evidenced by grades and disposition ratings throughout the program, and SPSY 7512 Internship/Supervised Experience 1 6
a successful Ed.S. admissions interview.
SPSY 7513 Internship/Supervised Experience 2 6
• Application Deadlines:
SPSY 7514 Internship/Supervised Experience 3 3
Fall: June 15th SPSY 7515 Advanced Seminar in School Psychology 1 3
SPSY 7516 Advanced Seminar in School Psychology 2 3
Spring: October 15th
Total Semester Hours 54
Summer: March 15th
Learning Outcomes
Graduate Faculty 1. Candidates will have knowledge and applied skills necessary
Kathleen Aspiranti, Ph.D., Assistant Professor to demonstrate school based data-based decision making and
School-based behavioral and academic interventions; response to intervention; accountability.
autism spectrum disorders; curriculum-based measurements in reading 2. Candidates will have knowledge and applied skills necessary to
demonstrate effective consultation and collaboration.
Carrie R. Jackson, D.Ed., Assistant Professor
3. Candidates will have knowledge and applied skills necessary to promote
Applied behavior analysis; autism spectrum disorders; neuropsychology;
interventions and instructional support to develop student academic skills.
transition planning/vocational assessment
Richard W. VanVoorhis, D.Ed., Associate Professor interventions and mental health services to develop student social and life
Role and function of school psychologists; career development and counseling skills.
topics; special education service delivery; low incidence disabilities; 5. Candidates will have knowledge and applied skills necessary to promote
assessment and identification issues school wide practices to promote learning.
Requirements for Ed.S. Degree in School family-school collaboration services.
Psychology 7. Candidates will have knowledge necessary to understand diversity in

development and learning.
Successful completion of the following 54 credit semester hours as listed 8. Candidates will have knowledge and applied skills necessary to conduct
below: research and program evaluation.
• Successful completion of 22 required credit semester hours; 9. Candidates will have knowledge and applied skills necessary to
understand and demonstrate appreciate legal, ethical, and professional
• successful completion of 11 practicum required credit semester hours;
practice.
• successful completion of 21 internship credit semester hours;
• successful completion of EDS comprehensive exam;
• approval of professional internship competency notebook; and
Graduate Courses
SPSY 5965 School of Psychology Workshop - Special Topics 1-5 s.h.
• successful completion of Change Project (Capstone experience partial Selected topics related to intervention and current interest in the school of
fulfillment of SPSY 7512 Internship/Supervised Experience 1, SPSY 7513 psychology field of study. Grading is S/U.
Internship/Supervised Experience 2, and SPSY 7514 Internship/
Supervised Experience 3 requirements).
44 Educational Specialist in School Psychology
SPSY 6901 System-Wide Consultation/Collaboration in the Schools 3 s.h. SPSY 7500 Dynamic Assessment 1 3 s.h.

Current educational practices have made collaboration an essential way This course is designed for the school psychology student and includes the
education professionals do their work. This course will cover the theoretical administration and interpretation of intelligence tests. The goal of this course
bases and consultation/collaboration skills necessary for affecting change in is to provide students with a series of experiences which will lead to student
the educational environment from a system wide perspective. The aim of this mastery in the administration, scoring, and interpretation of various cognitive
course is to prepare Intervention Services students to function as collaborative instruments and one achievement test.
consultants promoting systematic and planned strategies for use within the Concurrent: SPSY 7501 and SPSY 7502.
public schools and with families with children with disabilities.
SPSY 7501 Dynamic Assessment Practicum in School Psychology 1 3 s.h.
SPSY 6902 School Organization, Classroom Analysis, Cross-Categorical Supervised experience in the administration and scoring of cognitive
Settings 3 s.h. assessment protocols and demonstration of behavioral observation recording.
Provides students in the school psychology program with the opportunity to Concurrent: SPSY 7500 and SPSY 7502.
observe and participate in educational regular education (K-12) and special
SPSY 7502 Cognitive Observation Practicum 2 s.h.
education settings (SLD, CD, ED, MH, Autistic clinics, for B-21 years of age)
Supervised experience in the administration of various psychological
in order to understand the organization of educational institutions they will
instruments.
ultimately serve as well as student population characteristics to understand
Prereq.: SPSY 7500 and SPSY 7501 concurrently.
the organization of educational institutions they will ultimately serve.
SPSY 7503 Dynamic Assessment 2 3 s.h.
SPSY 6904 Crisis Counseling 3 s.h.
This course is designed to provide school psychology candidates with a
An overview of the professional concerns and issues school psychologists
theoretical foundation and the attainment of assessment skills in the areas
face working in public school systems. Orientation and preparation for the
of achievement, perceptual-motor, receptive, expressive, written language
supervised internship experience will be discussed; future responsibilities as
skills, behavioral, self-concept, emotional, developmental history and adaptive
a professional and staff consultant. Legal and ethical issues pertaining to the
behavior assessment.
role of a school psychologist will be reviewed.
Prereq.: Candidates must have obtained a "B" or better and reached
SPSY 6905 Cultural/Ethnic Issues Relating to Youth and Families 3 s.h. competence in SPSY 7500, SPSY 7501, and SPSY 7502.
Introduces pertinent theoretical cultural issues which relate to mental Concurrent: SPSY 7504 and SPSY 7505.
health professionals as they work with diversified populations. In particular,
SPSY 7504 Dynamic Assessment Child Study Practicum 2 3 s.h.
therapeutic skill enhancement of professionals will be advanced, since
Candidates are provided supervised practicum experience utilizing a
all counseling may be seen as cross-cultural. Group work and experiential
systematic, ecological approach to child study.
exercises will provide an avenue for the professional and personal cultural
growth of each participant. The goal is to also enhance participant's level of
competence in SPSY 7500, SPSY 7501, and SPSY 7502.
cultural sensitivity.
Concurrent: SPSY 7503 and SPSY 7505.
SPSY 6906 Role and Function of a School Psychologist 3 s.h.
SPSY 7505 Dynamic Assessment Advanced Child Study Practicum 3 3 s.h.
Candidates are provided with advanced supervised practicum experiences in
face working in public school systems. Orientation for a supervised internship
school systems in the area of child study.
experience will be discussed; future responsibilities as a professional and staff
consultant. Historical, legal and ethical issues pertaining to the role of a school
psychologist will be reviewed.
SPSY 6907 Comprehensive Readings in School Psychology 3 s.h.
SPSY 7506 Consultation Approaches to Treatment in Schools 3 s.h.
Provides supervised readings and class discussions in preparation for the
This course presents assessment procedures for ecological contexts and
master's comprehensive examination.
client needs within school contexts.
SPSY 6909 Assessment and Intervention for Students with Low Incidence Concurrent: SPSY 7507.
Disabilities 3 s.h.
SPSY 7507 Classroom Assessment and Decision Making 3 s.h.
Emphasis will be on current most effective practices of the professional
The purpose of this course is to analyze and assess problems related to
collaboration process across three tiers of service to include specific models
classroom learning environments, to plan programs to enhance environments,
and strategies for students in general education and especially those with
and to implement as well as evaluate plans. The aim of this course is to
autism and/or a low incidence disability. Candidates will develop a team
prepare school psychology students to function effectively within public
training model and will evaluate evidence-based practices.
school classrooms by applying various consultation models.
SPSY 6911 International Area Study: Project Learning Around the World 3 Concurrent: SPSY 7506.
s.h.
SPSY 7508 Neuropsychology, Low Incidence and Learning Behavior 3 s.h.
This course is designed to enhance mental health or teacher's professional
This course is designed to provide the basics of neuroanatomy, specifically, in
and personal level of sensitivity and competence via introducing them to
terms of brain organization and neurological development.
innovative and traditional forms of intervention or healing in community
Prereq.: SPSY 7500, SPSY 7501, and SPSY 7502.
and school settings in a developing country. Students will participate in
philanthropic activities by helping to gather and deliver educational supplies SPSY 7509 Family Systems Within an Educational Context 3 s.h.
via Project Learning Around the World (www.platw.org). The focus of the didactic and experiential course will be on identifying patterns
of children's symptoms, repositioning of the therapist within the educational
SPSY 6912 Multilevel Tier Interventions Across General Education and
system context and learning of various therapeutic techniques to use with
Special Education Programming 3 s.h.
families of children with disabilities or other mental health issues.
Direct experiences in planned multilevel interventions across the three tiers of
services within educational school systems for regular education and children SPSY 7510 Professional Development Seminar in School Psychology 1 s.h.
with disabilities. Participation in RTI team meetings, curriculum academic This course is designed to prepare and ready school psychology candidates
and applied and functional behavioral analysis, progress monitoring, goal for their proposed internship assignment.
attainment scaling and determining effectiveness of intervention plans will be SPSY 7511 School Psychology Internship Studies 3 s.h.
introduced. Supervised readings and class discussions in preparation for a 1400-clock-
hour internship in school psychology.
SPSY 7512 Internship/Supervised Experience 1 6 s.h. will oversee the admission process to ensure student success and overall high-
Designed for those candidates who have been assigned a 1400-clock-hour quality of the MAcc program.
internship in the state of Ohio under field and university supervision. 6 s.h. 6
s.h. Students with a major in accounting where the relevant undergraduate
accounting coursework (major accounting courses) was taken several years
SPSY 7513 Internship/Supervised Experience 2 6 s.h.
ago and/or do not have recent, substantial, relevant accounting experience
Designed for those candidates who have been assigned a 1400-clock-hour
(as judged by the Program Director) should consider taking foundational
internship in the state of Ohio under field and university supervision. 6 s.h. 6
coursework to be successful in the MAcc Program.
s.h.
Designed for those candidates who have been assigned a 1400-clock-hour
Graduate Faculty
internship in the state of Ohio under field and university supervision. 6 s.h. 6 Huaiyu (Peter) Chen, Ph.D., Associate Professor
s.h. Equity market; abnormal return
SPSY 7515 Advanced Seminar in School Psychology 1 3 s.h. Marsha M. Huber, Ph.D., Professor
First of two-semester seminars (special topics related to school psychology Tax compliance; education; work-life balance
internship, child study, serving low incidence populations, consultation, RTI
and other topics related to the internship experience). Karin A. Petruska, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Prereq.: concurrent with SPSY 7512. Financial accounting and reporting; international accounting; earnings quality
and disclosure; analyst following; forensic accounting
SPSY 7516 Advanced Seminar in School Psychology 2 3 s.h.
Second of two-semester seminars (special topics related to school psychology Jeremy T. Schwartz, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
internship, child study, serving low incidence populations, consultation, RTI Practice-based case studies; public pensions
and other topics related to the internship experience).
Prereq.: concurrent with SPSY 7513.
Degree Requirements
Master of Accountancy COURSE
Required Courses
TITLE S.H.
20
Program Director ACCT 5814 Federal Taxation 2 3
ACCT 5820 Government and Funds Accounting 3
Dr. Raymond J. Shaffer
rjshaffer@ysu.edu ACCT 6930 Financial Accounting Regulation 3
ACCT 6945 Accounting Ethics and Professionalism 2
Program Description ACCT 6970 Capstone Experience 4
The Master of Accountancy (MAcc) degree is designed to promote advanced MGT 6945 Business Process Integration 2
professional competencies and to enhance opportunities for career BUS 6940 Data Analytics and Data Management 3
success. Heavy emphasis is placed on the application of theory to actual Recommended Track CPA Public 10
practice so that graduates will immediately be able to add value to business ACCT 6972 Audit Theory Review and Practice 2
organizations. Graduates will meet Ohio and Pennsylvania State Board of
ACCT 6974 Financial Accounting Theory Review and Practice 2
Accountancy requirements to sit for the Uniform CPA Examination. In addition,
the program will help prepare graduates to sit for other professional exams Electives 6
such as the CMA (Certified Management Accountant) exam. The 30-hour MAcc Recommended Track CMA-Corporate 10
program can be completed in two semesters of full-time study, or may be FIN 6902 Financial Accounting and Finance for Decision Making 1
completed on a part-time basis. FIN 6923 Corporate Financial Management 2
FIN 6953 Advanced Financial Analysis 3
MBA 6931 Effective Business Communication 1
Students with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 and a minimum accounting GPA Elective 3
of 3.0 will be granted direct admission into the MAcc Program. Students
Total Required Hours 30
with an overall GPA or accounting GPA between 2.7 and 2.99 may be granted
Graduate Elective Course Options
provisional admission as provided by YSU Graduate College admission
policies. Students with a GPA below 2. 7, either overall or in accounting, will be ACCT 6922 Accounting for Managerial Decisions 2
required to pass foundational coursework to be considered for admission to ACCT 6935 Research Accounting and Tax 3
the MAcc Program and as a requirement for provisional admission. Students ACCT 6910 Business Internship 1-3
with an overall GPA below 2.7 will be required to take the GRE or GMAT to be
ACCT 6915 Estate Planning 3
considered for admission.
ACCT 6950 Fraud Examination 3
As part of the online Graduate Admission application and College of Graduate ACCT 6968 Special Topics in Accounting 1-3
Studies requirements, applicants to the MAcc Program should submit FIN 6945 Business Valuation 3
a letter of application, a current resume/vita, and at least two letters of
recommendation which speak to the applicant's capacity and ability to
successfully complete a graduate degree program in accounting. Learning Outcomes
1. Acquire advanced knowledge of accounting.
Students without an undergraduate major in accounting must have
2. Recognize ethical issues considered in a business context.
completed the following prerequisite coursework with a grade of "C" or better:
3. Be able to communicate in a business appropriate manner.
Intermediate Accounting I & II, Federal Income Taxation, Cost Accounting,
Accounting Information Systems (AIS), and Auditing. The Program Director 4. Utilize relevant information resources to support decision making.
46 Master of Accountancy
Graduate Courses ACCT 6922 Accounting for Managerial Decisions 2 s.h.

Capital budgeting. Product costing. Pricing. Relevant and timely accounting
ACCT 5814 Federal Taxation 2 3 s.h. information associated with these is necessary to make informed decisions.
Study of current Federal income tax law applying to proprietorships, To improve their managerial decision making capabilities, participants
corporations, S corporations, and partnerships. Includes fundamentals of will learn to examine, prepare and interpret accounting reports from the
researching tax law and preparing business tax returns. 2.5 overall GPA. perspective of the manager of an organization.
Prereq.: "C" or better in ACCT 4813. Prereq.: Graduate standing.
ACCT 5820 Government and Funds Accounting 3 s.h. ACCT 6925 Oil and Gas Accounting 3 s.h.
Generally accepted accounting principles for not-for-profit and governmental A study of the accounting and taxation principles and procedures of the
organizations as established by the appropriately recognized, standard-setting petroleum industry. Topics include exploration, leasing, drilling and production
bodies. Includes state and local governments, school districts, colleges and problems.
universities, hospitals, voluntary health and welfare organizations, and others. Prereq.: "C" or better in ACCT 2603 or FIN 6902.
Prereq.: "C" or better in ACCT 3701 and 2.5 overall GPA.
ACCT 6930 Financial Accounting Regulation 3 s.h.
ACCT 6901 Financial Accounting Decision Making 2 s.h. The major objective of the course is to enable students to understand both the
A survey of the fundamental concepts of financial accounting employed by theoretical and practical aspects of compliance and regulation. Emphasis is
general managers. on financial statement regulation and standard setting, including differences
Prereq.: Permit required. in financial measurement and reporting practices that exist in the U.S. and
ACCT 6905 Business Tax Planning and Research 1 3 s.h. internationally. The course will examine how effective governance systems are
A study of the tax planning process and how it relates to employee and implemented within all forms of organizations.
employer matters including, but not limited to, the alternative minimum Prereq.: Graduate standing.
tax, personal holding companies, unreasonable accumulations of earnings, ACCT 6935 Research Accounting and Tax 3 s.h.
depreciation recapture, retirement structuring, tax credits, taxation of A study of the practical research process, providing useful guidance and
international persons, and estate tax issues, including both lifetime and information in conducting professional accounting and tax research. A broad
testamentary transfers. Paper and electronic research media will be utilized range of case analyses allows a focus on current topics in the accounting
along with various formats for presentation of results. profession.
Prereq.: ACCT 5814 or equivalent. Prereq.: "C" or better in ACCT 3702 and ACCT 4813.
ACCT 6908 Auditing Theory and Practice 3 s.h. ACCT 6945 Accounting Ethics and Professionalism 2 s.h.
A study of auditing standards and procedures, use of statistical and other This course will include coverage of professional ethics in accounting, practice
quantitative techniques, and auditing electronic data processing installations. development in accounting (including services marketing), and accounting-
Other topics include practice before the Securities and Exchange Commission, related career success skills. The course will be a combination of personal
special reporting problems, current developments in auditing, professional reflection, cases, lectures, outside guests (from accounting firms and entities
ethics and responsibilities, and extensions of the attest function. and those that hire them), and a project identifying a development challenge
Prereq.: ACCT 4808 Auditing or equivalent. faced by accountants with recommendations on what should be done.
ACCT 6909 Management Information and Control Systems 3 s.h. Prereq.: Graduate Standing.
A study of the formalized set of interrelated methods, procedures, and ACCT 6950 Fraud Examination 3 s.h.
equipment utilized in developing, processing, storing, and reporting business A study of occupational fraud and abuse. Topics include asset
financial and statistical information. The major emphasis is on computerized misappropriation schemes, corruption, and fraudulent statements, including
systems, although some attention is also given to manual operations and/or fraudulent financial statements. Coverage includes implications for the fraud
subsystems. examiner and corporate management.
Prereq.: MGT 6900 and FIN 6900 or equivalent. Prereq.: ACCT 2602 or FIN 6902.
ACCT 6910 Business Internship 1-3 s.h. ACCT 6960 Seminar in Accounting 2 s.h.
Provides graduate students the opportunity to relate theory to practice through Specific topics selected by the staff from timely and controversial work
on-the-job work experience with a participating organization. The internship published in the field.
will serve as an elective MBA course. Prereq.: All core courses, plus at least six hours (6900-level) in accounting or
Prereq.: Completion of level I MBA coursework and six semester hours of level permission of instructor.
II MBA coursework.
ACCT 6968 Special Topics in Accounting 1-3 s.h.
ACCT 6912 Advanced Management and Cost Accounting 3 s.h. Topics may vary from semester to semester and will be announced with
An examination of the managerial uses of accounting information for planning prerequisites and hours. May be repeated.
and control, and an investigation of cost accounting theory and practice.
ACCT 6968R Special Topics in Accounting Integrating Design Thinking with
Prereq.: ACCT 3711 Cost Accounting or equivalent.
Accounting Decision Making 1-3 s.h.
ACCT 6915 Estate Planning 3 s.h. Topics may vary from semester to semester and will be announced with
A study of estate and gift tax law including tax return preparation. Emphasis prerequisites and hours. May be repeated.
on the importance of estate planning and the devices available for use in such
ACCT 6968T Special Topics in Accounting Integrated Design Think 1-3 s.h.
planning, and effective uses of lifetime gifts, trusts, life insurance, pension
Topics may vary from semester to semester and will be announced with
plans, profit sharing, and other fringe benefit plans. The effects of state
prerequisites and hours. May be repeated.
inheritance tax and property laws upon estate planning will be included.
Prereq.: "C" or better in ACCT 4813 or equivalent. ACCT 6970 Capstone Experience 4 s.h.
A culmination of learning experiences necessary for accounting professionals.
ACCT 6917 MAcc Income Tax Preparation 3 s.h.
Strong emphasis will be placed upon the CPA/CMA exam experience. An
Students prepare basic and complex tax returns (including small business
integrative, team-based project will be required. Program level : ACCT 5814,
and rental returns) for taxpayers from the university and community, provide
ACCT 6930, completion of at least 12 hours of MAcc coursework.
guidance to undergraduate students, and assist in training and administration
of the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Preparation) program, including efiling
returns.
Prereq.: graduate standing.
ACCT 6972 Audit Theory Review and Practice 2 s.h. Twentieth-century US history; applied history; oral history
A culmination of learning experiences in the auditing area necessary for
accounting professionals, with a strong emphasis placed upon the CPA John M. Hazy, Ph.D., Professor, Chair
(Certified Public Accountant) exam in the financial accounting areas. An Community health; life course issues; teaching effectiveness
integrative, practice-based project in auditing will be required.
Martha Pallante, Ph.D., Professor
Prereq.: undergraduate major in accounting or its equivalent.
Early American studies; material culture; pedagogy
ACCT 6974 Financial Accounting Theory Review and Practice 2 s.h.
A culmination of learning experiences in the financial accounting area Linda J. Strom, Ph.D., Associate Professor
necessary for accounting professionals, with a strong emphasis placed upon
the CPA (Certified Public Accountant) exam in the financial accounting area.
An integrative, practice-based project in financial accounting will be required.
Degree Requirements
Prereq.: undergraduate major in accounting or its equivalent. Students must complete 36 semester hours of coursework at the graduate
level.
ACCT 6975 Business Tax Planning 2 2 s.h.
This course continues the study of income tax laws concerning corporations COURSE TITLE S.H.
generally, including Subchapter S corporations, corporate reorganizations,
Required Core Courses
partnership taxation, and tax administration and practice.
AMER 6900 Approaches to American Studies 3
Prereq.: ACCT 6905.
1
AMER 6990 Independent Project 3
ACCT 6980 Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting 2 s.h.
Practice Area
A study of accounting systems for federal, state, and local governmental
agencies and other not-for-profit organizations. (Not available for credit to Select two credits from one of the following tracks: 6
students who have had ACCT 4820.). Teaching Track
Prereq.: FIN 6900 Government and Funds Accounting or equivalent. Select two of the following:
ACCT 6996 Research Problems 1-4 s.h. AMER 6970 Teaching Working-Class Studies
Special research project under the supervision of a graduate faculty member. AMER 6975 Interdisciplinary Teaching
Credit will be determined in each case in light of the nature and extent of the
ENGL 6906 Teaching of Literature
project.
ENGL 6907 Teaching of Writing
Prereq.: Fifteen hours of level II MBA coursework or permission of MBA
director. ENGL 6974 English Education Workshop
ENGL 6976 Studies in English Education
Master of Arts in American Studies HIST 6950 Studies in the Teaching of History

Public Practice Track
Program Director SED 6935 Curriculum Development in VBME
Dolores V. Sisco AMER 6930 Humanities in the Community

245 DeBartolo Hall AMER 6980 Public Humanities Internship
(330) 941-3422 Focus Area
dvsisco@ysu.edu Select at least four courses from one of the following areas: 12
Program Description
Cultural Studies
ANTH 6910 Special Anthropological Problems
The Master of Arts in American studies program is designed to provide ART 5881 Twentieth Century Art to 1960
students with training in the content, theory, and methods for studying the
ART 5882 Twentieth Century Art from 1960
history and culture of the United States and is designed to provide both
ENGL 6915 Early American Studies
training and experience in developing and implementing public humanities
and educational programs. Special emphasis is placed on the application of ENGL 6917 Nineteenth-Century American Studies
the humanities in community, museum, and school settings. The program ENGL 6922 Twentieth-Century American
offers a core of courses in American studies, art and literature, history, ENGL 6923 Working Class Literature
working-class studies, and public practice, along with opportunities to work
ENGL 6965 Studies in Film
in local museums, schools, community projects, and other public humanities
FNLG 6900 Seminar
programs. Courses for the program have been drawn from five different
colleges, providing students the chance to gain a truly broad and diverse HIST 5806 American Architectural History 1
education while deepening their knowledge of American culture. The M.A. in HIST 5807 American Architectural History 2
American studies also offers a teaching track designed for secondary school HIST 6940 Oral History
teachers.
SOC 6900 Special Sociological Problems
Admission Requirements American History

FOUN 6905 Educational Challenges in Historical Perspective
Students must have a cumulative grade point average in undergraduate HIST 6910 Readings in American History
study of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). The bachelor’s degree may be in any field, but
HIST 6912 Research Seminar in American Colonial History
students should have taken at least 12 hours of upper-division coursework in
some combination of the arts, humanities, and/or social sciences. Applicants HIST 6913 Research Seminar in 19th-Century America
must include a personal statement detailing goals and decision for pursuing HIST 6914 Research Seminar in 20th-Century America
graduate study in American Studies. HIST 6941 American Material Culture
Working-Class Studies
Graduate Faculty AMER 5850 Class and Culture
Donna M. DeBlasio, Ph.D., Professor AMER 6910 Introduction to Working-Class Studies
48 Master of Arts in Art Education
AMER 6970
ENGL 6923
Teaching Working-Class Studies
Working Class Literature
Graduate Courses
AMER 5845 Work in America 3 s.h.
HIST 6939 Labor in US History
Examines the changing characteristics, expectations, and representations of
HIST 6945 Interpretation and Preservation of the Industrial Built work in America. Includes the exploration of demographic, historic, economic,
Environment technological, sociological, religious, ethical, popular, and poetic perspectives
Public History on work.
CJFS 6960 Program Planning and Evaluation Prereq.: junior standing.
Cross-listed: MGT 5845.
EDAD 6933 Educational Policy, Politics, and Change
ENGL 6944 Document Design and Production AMER 5850 Class and Culture 3 s.h.
Theories of social class structure and formation, relationships between class
ENGL 6953 Publications Issues and Management
and culture, representations of class and work, intersections of class with
ENGL 6992 Professional Communication
other aspects of cultural identity (race, gender, sexuality, place), and theories
HIST 5810 Conservation of the Historic Built Environment and methods of working-class studies.
HIST 6942 Applied History Prereq.: graduate standing or AMER 3701.
HIST 5810 Conservation of the Historic Built Environment AMER 6900 Approaches to American Studies 3 s.h.
HIST 6942 Applied History Introduction to American studies with emphasis on history of the field,
HIST 6943 Practicum in Applied History interdisciplinary approaches, and cultural diversity.
HIST/ENGL Historical Editing AMER 6910 Introduction to Working-Class Studies 3 s.h.
6946 Introduction to developments, approaches, and issues in new working-class
HIST 6955 Museum Curation and Interpretation 1 studies, including intersections of class with other categories of identity,
disciplinary and interdisciplinary perspectives, representations of the working
HIST 6956 Museum Curation and Interpretation 2
class in the arts and media, and political and economic constructions of class.
HIST 6957 Special Topics in Applied History
AMER 6930 Humanities in the Community 3 s.h.
Distribution Requirement
Opportunities, challenges, and strategies for developing, promoting, and
Select four additional course with at least one from each of the other 12
implementing public humanities projects in various settings, including
foucus areas above.
community development and organizing, community-based adult education,
Total Semester Hours 36 and programs in museums and other public humanities organizations.
Prereq.: AMER 6900.
1
The required course, AMER 6990 Independent Project in American
AMER 6970 Teaching Working-Class Studies 3 s.h.
Studies, requires each student to complete an independent project, such
Interdisciplinary teaching strategies focused on incorporating attention
as:
to work, class, diversity, and local history and culture into K-12 and college
• a major research project,
courses.
• the design and promotion of a special exhibit at a museum,
• the development of an education program at a local library, or AMER 6975 Interdisciplinary Teaching 3 s.h.
• the completion of a planning project in cooperation with a local community Introduction to interdisciplinarity and its application in the classroom with
development agency. emphasis on integration of humanities and social sciences.
Students will work closely with a committee of YSU faculty and AMER 6980 Public Humanities Internship 3 s.h.
community specialists to design and implement their individual projects. Supervised work-and-learning experience in American studies under the
direction of an American studies core faculty member and an employee of a
Learning Outcomes participating organization.

AMER 6982 Special Topics 3 s.h.
1. Students will analyze the various ways in which American culture is
Specialized topics selected by the staff. May be repeated once with a different
complex and diverse. Understanding American culture requires attention
topic.
to how American diversity is reflected in the ideas, events, trends, texts,
Prereq.: Permission of the American studies program coordinator and
and issues created and used by Americans in everyday life as well as in
instructor.
community life and politics.
2. Students will explore and practice strategies for doing interdisciplinary AMER 6985 Independent Study 3 s.h.
analysis, which relies on the development of complex inquiry, selection of Individual study in American studies or a related discipline under the
appropriate materials and concepts from a wide array of options, and the supervision of a faculty member. May be repeated once.
application of appropriate methods for interpreting and integrating diverse Prereq.: Permission of the American studies program coordinator and
sources. instructor.
3. Students will create papers and projects in courses that demonstrate AMER 6990 Independent Project 1-3 s.h.
their ability to effectively communicate cultural knowledge and analyze Completion of individual project in a community or school setting. May be
why and how their choices are effective. This requires students to make repeated for a maximum of three semester hours.
appropriate choices about format, content, organization, and the use of Prereq.: Proposal and review meeting with committee.
evidence based on one’s purpose, audience, and situation.
4. Students will develop connections between campus and community
through papers, projects, and internships that apply the academic work to
Master of Arts in Art Education
realms beyond the academy.
5. Students will plan, develop, write, and publicly present original research
Program Director
Samuel Adu-Poku, Ph.D., Professor
through their independent (thesis) projects.
4089 Bliss Hall
6. Students will acquire professional experiences appropriate to the field of (330) 941-1866
American Studies. sadupoku@ysu.edu
Program Description Anthony Armeni, M.F.A., Part-time Faculty

Sculpture
The Master of Arts in Art Education program is designed to give art educators
an opportunity to further develop artistic, pedagogical, scholarly, research, and Stephen Chalmers, M.F.A., Associate Professor
leadership capabilities through in-depth study in studio, art history and art Photography
education theory. The M.A. in Art Education can be applied towards doctoral
study, National Board Certification, Ohio Senior Educator or Lead Educator Joy Christiansen Erb, M.F.A., Associate Professor
Licensure, and professional licensure in other states. Special emphasis is Photography; portraiture; installation
placed on the extension of specialized studio experiences in a variety of areas,
Dragana Crnjak, M.F.A., Associate Professor
including:
Painting; narrative work; drawing
• painting,
Joe D’Uva, M.F.A., Associate Professor
• printmaking, Printmaking
• sculpture,
• ceramics, Johnathan Farris, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Art History
• graphic design, and
• photography. Rich Helfrich, M.F.A., Assistant Professor
Graphic Design
Coursework combines studio practice and art history with art education
theory, research, and classroom pedagogy to strengthen the capacities of Lillian Lewis, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
teachers to create dynamic K-12 visual art programs. This integrated approach Art Education
to the exploration of studio, arts-based educational research, technological,
historical, socio-cultural, and contemporary issues in art and art education Missy McCormick, M.F.A., Associate Professor
leads students to a fuller understanding of the challenges and opportunities of 3D studies; ceramics
contemporary art education.
Christine E. McCullough, M.F.A., Professor
Accreditation Painting; drawing
The Master of Arts in Art Education is accredited by the National Association Jonathan Dana Sperry, M.F.A., Associate Professor
of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). Digital Media
Application Deadline R.J. Thompson, M.F.A., Assistant Professor

Graphic Design
Student Deadline
Robert Twomey, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Summer Admission February 15
Digital Media
Fall Admission May 15
Spring October 15 Degree Requirements
Admission Requirements Students must complete a minimum of 36 semester hours of graduate
coursework consisting of:
In addition to the admission requirements of the College of Graduate Studies,
applicants must meet the following requirements: • a graduate studio core,
• an art education core,
• an undergraduate degree in art education and teacher certificate or • a graduate research course,
professional teaching license;
• an art history elective, and
• a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale;
• a capstone project in the form of either a written thesis or a graduate
• a minimum of two years of teaching experience preferred; studio art exhibition.
• three original letters of recommendation;
• 10-12 color images of personal artwork (digital copy); Research projects are supervised by art education and studio art faculty and
should be oriented toward the scholarly integration of theory and practice.
• a statement of purpose of approximately 250 words indicating intent and
As a culminating experience, students must complete either an exhibition
proposed area of specialization within art studio and capstone project
combined with a professional talk and an artist’s statement, or an oral
(studio project track or graduate thesis track);
examination based on a written thesis.
• a personal interview with the Program Director and the Graduate Program
Committee in the Department of Art may be required.
Research Thesis Track
In some cases, remedial coursework in undergraduate studio art may be COURSE TITLE S.H.
required by the Graduate Program Committee in the Department of Art before
Graduate Studio Core
regular admission is granted. To obtain regular admission, the candidate must
make up deficiencies by taking the appropriate undergraduate studio courses Art Studio Courses
without graduate credit. Select a minimum of 18 semester hours in two and/or three-dimensional 18
Art Studio Courses including at least 9 hours in a single graduate studio
Graduate Faculty area of concentration and an additional 9 hours of electives to be chosen
from other graduate studio areas to provide breadth:
1

ART 6910 Studio Problems in Sculpture
Art education; curriculum development; multicultural education; teacher
& ART 6911 and Studio Problems in Sculpture
education
& ART 6912 and Studio Problems in Sculpture
ART 6930 Studio Problems in Ceramics ART 6950 Studio Problems in Painting

& ART 6931 and Studio Problems in Ceramics & ART 6951 and Studio Problems in Painting
& ART 6932 and Studio Problems in Ceramics & ART 6952 and Studio Problems in Painting
ART 6940 Studio Problems in Printmaking ART 6970 Studio Problems in Photography
& ART 6941 and Studio Problems in Printmaking & ART 6971 and Studio Problems in Photography
& ART 6942 and Studio Problems in Printmaking & ART 6972 and Studio Problems in Photography
ART 6950 Studio Problems in Painting ART 6980 Studio Problems Digital Media
& ART 6951 and Studio Problems in Painting & ART 6981 and Studio Problems Digital Media
& ART 6952 and Studio Problems in Painting & ART 6982 and Studio Problems Digital Media
ART 6970 Studio Problems in Photography Art Education and Art History Core
& ART 6971 and Studio Problems in Photography Select a minimum of 10-15 semester hours including a minimum of 15 10-15
& ART 6972 and Studio Problems in Photography hours in art education theory and an educational research course:
ART 6980 Studio Problems Digital Media ART 6920 Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Art
& ART 6981 and Studio Problems Digital Media Education
& ART 6982 and Studio Problems Digital Media
ART 6921 Current Issues, Perspectives, and Curriculum
Art Education and Art History Core Practices in Art Education
Select a minimum of 12-15 semester hours including a minimum of 15 12-15 ART 6922 Graduate Seminar in Art Education
hours in art education theory and an educational research course:
ART 6923 Graduate Art Thesis
ART 6920 Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Art
Educational Research Course
Education
FOUN 6904 Introduction to Educational Research
ART 6921 Current Issues, Perspectives, and Curriculum
Art History Electives
Practices in Art Education
ART 6922 Graduate Seminar in Art Education
ART 5840 Topics in Ancient Art
Educational Research Course
ART 5881 Twentieth Century Art to 1960
ART 5882 Twentieth Century Art from 1960
Art History Electives
ART 6960 Special Topics in Art History
Capstone Studio Project
ART 5840 Topics in Ancient Art
ART 6924 Graduate Studio Project and Exhibition 5
ART 5881 Twentieth Century Art to 1960
ART 5882 Twentieth Century Art from 1960 Total Semester Hours 36
ART 6960 Special Topics in Art History 1
Studio courses may be repeated and must be selected from more than
Research Thesis one area of concentration. Studio courses may be taken in increments of
Select 3-5 s.h. variable credits in field research or studio production and a 3-5 1-3 s.h. variable credits with faculty approval.
written thesis based on individual need and research focus.
ART 6923 Graduate Art Thesis
or ART 6924 Graduate Studio Project and Exhibition
Learning Outcomes
1. Candidates demonstrate understanding of the connections between
Total Semester Hours 36 artistic and pedagogical practice, and can carry out Arts-Based or action
1
research in their classrooms.
Studio courses may be repeated and must be selected from more than
2. Candidates demonstrate proficiency in personal artistic practice,including
one area of concentration. Studio courses may be taken in increments of
technical expertise and the capacity for content expression.
1-3 s.h. variable credits with faculty approval.
3. Candidates can discriminate between and synthesize multiple sourcesof
Non-Research Thesis Track

information to construct and demonstrate an understanding of the Field of
Art Education,its history, and its place in the American educational system
COURSE TITLE S.H. and political economy.
Graduate Courses
Graduate Studio Core
Art Studio Courses
Select a minimum of 18 semester hours in two and/or three-dimensional 18 ART 5840 Topics in Ancient Art 3 s.h.
Art Studio Courses including at least 9 hours in a single graduate studio The art and architecture of the ancient cultures of the Mediterranean region
area of concentration and an additional 9 hours of electives to be chosen and the Near East. Topics vary by semester, and include Egypt, the Ancient
1 Near East, Greece, and Rome. May be taken twice if content is different.
from other graduate studio areas to provide breadth:
Prereq.: Junior standing.
ART 6910 Studio Problems in Sculpture
& ART 6911 and Studio Problems in Sculpture ART 5840C Topics in Ancient Art Greek Art and Architecture 3 s.h.
& ART 6912 and Studio Problems in Sculpture The art and architecture of the ancient cultures of the Mediterranean region
ART 6930 Studio Problems in Ceramics and the Near East. Topics vary by semester, and include Egypt, the Ancient
& ART 6931 and Studio Problems in Ceramics Near East, Greece, and Rome. May be taken twice if content is different.
& ART 6932 and Studio Problems in Ceramics Prereq.: Junior standing.
ART 6940 Studio Problems in Printmaking ART 5850 Topics in Painting and Drawing 3 s.h.
& ART 6941 and Studio Problems in Printmaking Selected topics in advanced painting and drawing. Specific content varies
& ART 6942 and Studio Problems in Printmaking by semester and includes Landscape and Interiors; Portraiture; and Personal
Narrative. May be repeated with a different topic for a total of three times.
Prereq.: ART 2650 or portfolio presentation and permission of instructor.
ART 5860 Topics in Design 3 s.h. ART 6924 Graduate Studio Project and Exhibition 1-5 s.h.

Selected topics in graphic design including typography, layout and computer A professional art exhibition and written artist statement as an exit
applications. May be repeated for a total of three times with different topics. requirement and an alternative to the graduate research thesis option.
Prereq.: Permission of instructor and portfolio. Activities will include design and production of artworks for exhibition,
directed readings, portfolio development, written assignments including an
ART 5881 Twentieth Century Art to 1960 3 s.h.
artist statement, oral defense of exhibition, and faculty review. The 5 s.h.
A survey of the visual arts history of the 20th century beginning with its 19th
requirement can be fulfilled through enrollment in ART 6924 over successive
century roots. The influential artists, movements, and motivating theories will
semesters at between 1-5 s.h. credit; however, students are encouraged to
be covered against a backdrop of world events. Primary emphasis is placed
complete the course within two semesters.
upon French Impressionism, German Expressionism, Fauvism, Surrealism, and
Prereq.: 18 studio credits.
American Abstract Expressionism.
Prereq.: ART 1542 or permission of instructor. ART 6930 Studio Problems in Ceramics 3 s.h.
Individual research in spatial arts imagery. Concentration on individual study
ART 5882 Twentieth Century Art from 1960 3 s.h.
in ceramic construction, firing process and calculation, formulation and firing
A survey of the visual arts history of the late 20th century beginning with
of clay bodies, and low-fire and high-fire glaze systems. May be repeated for a
those ideas and trends which followed Abstract Expressionism. Beginning
maximum of six semester hours of credit.
with the late 1950s every principle artistic movement from Pop through post-
Prereq.: Permission of instructor and evidence of previous work.
Modernism will be explored against a backdrop of Post-War world events.
Prereq.: ART 1542 or permission of instructor. ART 6931 Studio Problems in Ceramics 1-3 s.h.
Continuation of ART 6930. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester
ART 6910 Studio Problems in Sculpture 1-3 s.h.
hours of credit.
Individual research of the technical, visual, conceptual, and aesthetic issues
Prereq.: ART 6930.
of contemporary sculpture. Professional studio practices are explored as well
as conceptual art issues dealing with non-traditional formats, idea-oriented ART 6932 Studio Problems in Ceramics 1-3 s.h.
artworks and the notion of 'research,' and the blending of theoretical and Continuation of ART 6931. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester
material practice. Students develop a self-critical, articulate, and individual hours of credit.
approach to solving aesthetic solutions to self-determined visual narratives Prereq.: ART 6931.
and challenges. Repeatable for a maximum of six s.h.
ART 6940 Studio Problems in Printmaking 3 s.h.
Prereq.: Permission of instructor.
Individual research into monoprinting, intaglio etching, relief printing,
ART 6911 Studio Problems in Sculpture 1-3 s.h. silkscreen, lithography, and monotype. May be repeated for a maximum of six
Emphasis on building on ideas researched in ART 6910 to develop greater semester hours.
conceptual, aesthetic, and technical sophistication. Directed readings and Prereq.: Portfolio presentation and permission of instructor.
writing assignments in addition to professional studio practice are used to
ART 6941 Studio Problems in Printmaking 1-3 s.h.
promote further development of individual approaches to solving aesthetic
solutions to self-determined visual narratives and challenges. May be repeated
hours.
for a maximum of six s.h.
Prereq.: ART 6940.
Prereq.: ART 6910.
ART 6912 Studio Problems in Sculpture 1-3 s.h.
Students engage in the final phase of conceptual and technical refinement
hours.
that will result in a cohesive body of work that demonstrates their conceptual
Prereq.: ART 6941.
direction and technical proficiency. Studio practice together with intense
analytical discourse of current studio work and exhibition thesis drafts ART 6950 Studio Problems in Painting 3 s.h.
prepare students for the visual, written, and oral defense components of their Individual research of two-dimensional form through various media, including
ART 6924 capstone course experience. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 oil, acrylic, watercolor, collage, etc. May be repeated for a maximum of six
s.h. semester hours credit.
Prereq.: ART 6911. Prereq.: Permission of instructor and evidence of previous work.
ART 6920 Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Art Education 3 s.h. ART 6951 Studio Problems in Painting 3 s.h.
Evaluation of the historical, chronological, and philosophical developments in Continuation of ART 6950. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester
art education with emphasis on significant trends and movements which have hours credit.
impacted its growth and structure. Prereq.: ART 6950.
Prereq.: Graduate status. ART 6952 Studio Problems in Painting 1-3 s.h.
ART 6921 Current Issues, Perspectives, and Curriculum Practices in Art Continuation of ART 6951. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester
Education 3 s.h. hours credit.
A survey of current issues and legislative mandates that affect art education Prereq.: ART 6951.
curriculum. Students will gain insight into curriculum development, ART 6960 Special Topics in Art History 3 s.h.
implementation, and evaluation of art education programs. Study in one of the many areas of art history. May be taken up to three times
Prereq.: Graduate status. for credit if the topic is not repeated.
ART 6922 Graduate Seminar in Art Education 3 s.h. ART 6960D Special Topics in Art History South and Southeast Asian Art and
Explores contemporary events, theories, issues, trends, and practices that are Architecture 3 s.h.
influencing the field of art education. Study in one of the many areas of art history. May be taken up to three times
Prereq.: Graduate status. for credit if the topic is not repeated.
ART 6923 Graduate Art Thesis 1-5 s.h. ART 6970 Studio Problems in Photography 3 s.h.
Students will develop a thesis in one of three modes: scholarly thesis, studio Individual research of photography through selected technical and aesthetic
inquiry and essay, or teaching project and report. Repeatable for up to 5 total photographic topics using a variety of approaches for advanced fine art
semester hours. applications. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours of credit.
Prereq.: Graduate status. Prereq.: Permission of instructor and documentation of previous work.
ART 6971 Studio Problems in Photography 3 s.h. ART 6992E Interdisciplinary Studio 3 1-6 s.h.

Continuation of ART 6970. May be repeated for six semester hours of credit. Continuation of ART 6991. Self-motivated, individual studio practice. In the
Prereq.: ART 6970. second year students begin research and practice leading to the MFA Thesis
Project and Capstone. Total of 1 to 6 s.h. with a minimum of two different
ART 6972 Studio Problems in Photography 3 s.h.
faculty second year fall semester.
Continuation of ART 6971. May be repeated for six semester hours of credit.
Prereq.: ART 6991.
Prereq.: ART 6971.
ART 6992F Interdisciplinary Studio 3 1-6 s.h.
ART 6980 Studio Problems Digital Media 3 s.h.
Continuation of ART 6991. Self-motivated, individual studio practice. In the
Individual research in digital forms of expression through various media,
second year students begin research and practice leading to the MFA Thesis
including but not limited to printed digital collage, video and Internet-based
projects. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours of credit.
Prereq.: Permission of instructor and documentation of previous work.
Prereq.: ART 6991.
ART 6981 Studio Problems Digital Media 3 s.h.
ART 6992G Interdisciplinary Studio 3 1-6 s.h.
Prereq.: ART 6980.
ART 6982 Studio Problems Digital Media 3 s.h. Project and Capstone. Total of 1 to 6 s.h. with a minimum of two different
Continuation of ART 6981. May be repeated for six semester hours of credit. faculty second year fall semester.
Prereq.: ART 6981. Prereq.: ART 6991.
ART 6990 Interdisciplinary Studio 1-6 s.h. ART 6993 Interdisciplinary Studio 4 1-9 s.h.
Self-motivated graduate study informed by contemporary theory and Continuation of ART 6992. Self-motivated, individual studio practice. In the
discourse. Students follow a personal, self-proposed, conceptual direction final semester students are focused on studio research and production of work
and work independently, supported by faculty. First year placed on challenging for their MFA Thesis Project and Capstone. Total of 9 s.h. with a minimum of
traditional ideas about creative practice by connecting and integrating various two different faculty second year spring and final semester.
creative processes, materials and methodologies. Through scheduled critiques Prereq.: ART 6992.
students present and discuss their studio research with peers and faculty.
ART 6994 Strategies in Interdisciplinary Practice 1 3 s.h.
Total of 6 s.h. with a minimum of two different faculty first year fall semester.
Through a wide range of readings and presentations, this course will explore
Prereq.: Admission to MFA program.
the significant moments, theoretical foundations and current trends within
ART 6991 Interdisciplinary Studio 2 1-9 s.h. interdisciplinary and collaborative visual art practices. These explorations will
Continuation of ART 6990. Self-motivated, individual studio practice. At be paired with a series of long and short projects that demystify strategies and
the end of the second semester students are assessed on the ability to problems within the range of visual art practices discussed. The course will
integrate self-directed research with the ideas and concepts proposed in the also discuss modes of content communication that exist across the different
Interdisciplinary Seminar and Strategies courses. Second semester culminates disciplines such as the use of specific symbols, materials, processes and
in a first year group exhibition. Total of 1 to 9 s.h. with a minimum of two context. While ideas and readings may link with the MFA seminar, this course
different faculty first year second semester. is designed to give students a solid theoretical and practical foundation in an
Prereq.: ART 6990. interdisciplinary studio art practice.
ART 6992 Interdisciplinary Studio 3 1-6 s.h. Prereq.: Admission to MFA program.
Continuation of ART 6991. Self-motivated, individual studio practice. In the ART 6995 Strategies in Interdisciplinary Practice 2 3 s.h.
second year students begin research and practice leading to the MFA Thesis Through a wide range of readings and presentations, this course will expand
Project and Capstone. Total of 1 to 6 s.h. with a minimum of two different on the dialogue from Strategies in Interdisciplinary Practice 1. These
faculty second year fall semester. explorations will be paired with a series of long and short projects that
Prereq.: ART 6991. demystify strategies and problems within the range visual art practices
ART 6992A Interdisciplinary Studio 3 1-6 s.h. discussed. The course will also discuss modes of content communication
Continuation of ART 6991. Self-motivated, individual studio practice. In the that exist across the different disciplines, such as the use of specific symbols,
second year students begin research and practice leading to the MFA Thesis materials, processes and context. While ideas and reading in this course
Project and Capstone. Total of 1 to 6 s.h. with a minimum of two different may link and connect with the MFA seminar, this course is designed to build
faculty second year fall semester. upon the solid theoretical and practical foundation built in Strategies in
Prereq.: ART 6991. Interdisciplinary Practice.
Prereq.: ART 6994.
ART 6992B Interdisciplinary Studio 3 1-6 s.h.
Continuation of ART 6991. Self-motivated, individual studio practice. In the ART 6996 Seminar in Interdisciplinary Theory 1 3 s.h.
second year students begin research and practice leading to the MFA Thesis Covering the key concepts and topics of modern and contemporary critical
Project and Capstone. Total of 1 to 6 s.h. with a minimum of two different theory, the course examines various aesthetic, cultural, political climates in
faculty second year fall semester. relation to developments of interdisciplinary art practice. MFA Seminar should
Prereq.: ART 6991. be taken in sequence and serve as a dynamic forum for student research,
critique, discussion, and the conceptual foundation for their individual studio
ART 6992D Interdisciplinary Studio 3 1-6 s.h.
practices.
Prereq.: ART 6991.
ART 6997 Seminar Interdisciplinary Theory 2 3 s.h. the description of the "4+1" program (http://catalog.ysu.edu/undergraduate/
Topic will rotate each semester and address key concepts and topics of colleges-programs/college-liberal-arts-social-sciences/department-
modern and contemporary critical theory. The course provides various economics/4-1-bachelors-masters-program) in the undergraduate catalog.
perspectives towards the understanding of interdisciplinary art practice and
critical discourses within contemporary art culture. Students will investigate
interconnections between philosophical and theoretical issues and the ways
they inform and impact interdisciplinary art practice today. MFA Seminar In addition to the College of Graduate Studies admission requirements,
should be taken in sequence and serve as a foundation for individual studio applicants must have completed at least one course in each of the following
practices. areas:
Prereq.: ART 6996.
• principles of microeconomics,
ART 6998 Seminar Interdisciplinary Theory 3 3 s.h. • principles of macroeconomics,
Topics will vary each semester and address key concepts and topics of
• statistics, and
modern and contemporary critical theory. The course provides ongoing
discussion surrounding the understanding of interdisciplinary art practice and • calculus.
Students who do not meet the requirements may be admitted on a provisional
basis. Students with provisional admission are required to take undergraduate
they inform and impact interdisciplinary art practice today. As the last course
coursework to fulfill the admission requirements. With the permission of the
within MFA Seminary sequence, it serves as a foundation for individual studio
Graduate Coordinator they may also be allowed to simultaneously take a
practice.
limited number of masters-level courses.
Prereq.: ART 6996.
ART 6999 MFA Thesis Project and Capstone Research 6 s.h. International students from Jilin University of Economics and Finance and
Programmatic exit requirement and culmination of the 60 credit MFA in National Chiayi University may take up to 9 semester hours of graduate credit
Interdisciplinary Visual Arts. Activities include design and production of as an undergraduate if requirements are met in outlined agreement.
artworks for exhibition, directed readings, writing assignments including thesis
and portfolio development, professional practices, exhibition design, oral
thesis defense and faculty review.
Graduate Faculty
Jolien A. Helsel, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Prereq.: permission of graduate advisor.
Regional economics; spatial econometrics
Master of Arts in Economics Ou Hu, Ph.D., Professor

Financial markets; international finance; asset pricing
Program Director Tomi P. Ovaska, Ph.D., Professor
Dr. Ebenge Usip Public finance; comparative economic systems; entrepreneurship;
307 DeBartolo Hall international trade; behavioral economics
(330) 941-1682
eeusip@ysu.edu Joseph Palardy, Ph.D., Professor
Macroeconomics; time series econometrics
Program Description Dennis A. Petruska, Ph.D., Professor
The Master of Arts in economics program is designed to provide students Applied macroeconomics; financial markets; time-series econometrics
with a background in applied economics which would lead to professional
employment in business, government, or education. Special emphasis is Tod Porter, Ph.D., Professor, Chair
placed on the use of data analysis to investigate public policy issues and Labor markets; school finance; computer-aided instruction
business decisions. Supplemented by upper-level courses in mathematics, the
Albert J. Sumell, Ph.D., Professor
program can also help prepare students for doctoral study in economics or
Urban, housing, and environmental economics
related fields.
Yogesh Uppal, Ph.D., Professor
Admission Requirements Applied microeconomics; applied econometrics; public economics; political
In addition to the College of Graduate Studies admission requirements, economy; development economics
applicants must have completed at least one course in each of the following
Yaqin Wang, Ph.D., Professor
areas:
Futures markets; behavioral economics
• principles of microeconomics,
• principles of macroeconomics, Degree Requirements
• statistics, and Students must complete 30 semester hours of graduate credit with a grade
• calculus. point average of 3.0 or higher for the M.A. in economics. The requirements
for the degree include the following required courses plus three electives that
Students who do not meet the requirements may be admitted on a provisional account for a total of nine semester hours. ECON 6904 may be waived by the
basis. Students with provisional admission are required to take undergraduate Graduate Coordinator for students with strong quantitative training, those
coursework to fulfill the admission requirements. With the permission of the students would then take an additional 3 semester hour elective.
Graduate Coordinator they may also be allowed to simultaneously take a
limited number of masters-level courses. COURSE TITLE S.H.
Required Courses
Combined Bachelors/Masters Program ECON 6912 Microeconomic Theory 3
Highly qualified undergraduate students can apply for admission into the ECON 6922 Macroeconomic Theory 3
combined "4+1" Bachelors/Masters program for the MA in Economics. See ECON 6939 The Economics of Financial Markets and Institutions 3
54 Master of Arts in Economics
ECON 6976 Econometrics 3 ECON 5806 History of Economic Thought 3 s.h.

ECON 6998 Research Seminar 3 Designed to provide students with an understanding of the development of
economic ideas to include: Mercantilism, Physiocrats, the English Classical
FIN 6902 Financial Accounting and Finance for Decision Making 2
School, Utilitarianism, early Social Thought, Karl Marx, the German Historical
FIN 6912 Financial Statement Analysis 2 School, Institutionalists and the Keynesian School.
FIN 6923 Corporate Financial Management 2 Prereq.: ECON 2630.
FIN 6924 Securities Analysis 3 ECON 5809 Current Problems in Money, Banking, and Financial Markets 3
Select two electives 6 s.h.
Total Semester Hours 30 The financial market system, including money and capital markets. Current
problems associated with trends in theory and practice. Theories of the
Electives are 6900-level Economics courses, with the exception of ECON 6921 interest rate and monetarism.
which will not count towards the degree. One elective may be either a 5800- Prereq.: ECON 3701 or consent of instructor.
level economics swing course or a graduate-level course taught outside the ECON 5811 International Trade 3 s.h.
Department that has been approved by the graduate coordinator. Theories of international trade and specialization; free trade vs. protectionism;
tariff and non-tariff barriers to international trade; international balance
Thesis Option of payments and its components; the role of multinational enterprises in
contemporary trade pattern; regional economic integrations and world trade;
Students may write a thesis expanding on their project in the Research
U.S. commercial policies.
Seminar (ECON 6998) in place of one of the three hour electives. Students
Prereq.: ECON 2630.
selecting the thesis option must earn a grade of B or A in the Research
Seminar and submit a thesis proposal with the names of three faculty ECON 5812 International Finance 3 s.h.
members who are willing to serve on a thesis committee to the department Theories of foreign exchange and capital movements, international payments,
chair prior to registering for thesis credit hours (ECON 6999). The student must analysis of spot and forward foreign exchange markets, foreign exchange
defend the thesis in an oral examination before a committee of three or more market arbitrage, speculation, and risk hedging. The Bretton Woods agreement
faculty members of the department. The thesis must be submitted according and the contemporary international monetary system. The rise of international
to the general requirements of the College of Graduate Studies. organizations and multinational enterprises in the international economy.
Prereq.: ECON 2630.
Learning Outcomes ECON 5822 Urban and Regional Economics 3 s.h.
The learning outcomes for the MA in economics are as follows: Economic analysis of the problems of urbanized areas and the causes of the
growth or decline in economic activity in small-area economics. Topics include
1. The students will demonstrate how to measure, detrend, and analyze benefit-cost analysis, economic base analysis, input-output applications, and
macroeconomic variables such as GDP and inflation. the theory of location and agglomeration.
2. The students will evaluate monetary and fiscal policy using various Prereq.: ECON 2610.
versions of the IS-LM model. ECON 5824 Applied Time Series Analysis of Economic and Business Data 3
3. The students will demonstrate the importance of expectations in current s.h.
macroeconomic theory. An in-depth analysis of time series models and their applications to problems
4. The students will compare the basic theories and models of Neoclassical in economics and business. Emphasis on forecasting. Extensive use of
and New-Keynesian Economics. standard computer programs.
Prereq.: ECON 2610 and either ECON 3790 or STAT 4817.
5. The student will solve for utility-maximizing and cost-minimizing
outcomes using calculus. ECON 5831 Labor Markets and the Economics of Unions 3 s.h.
6. The student will mathematically model the behavior of firms in competitive Economic theory and analysis of labor as an input in the resource market;
markets and firms who are monopolies. principles, labor problems, public policy; theories of the development of the
labor movement; economic objectives of trade unions; problems in public
7. The student will calculate the welfare losses due to a lack of competition.
control.
8. The student will explain how public goods and externalities result in Prereq.: ECON 2610.
market failure.
ECON 5843 Economics of Poverty, Transfers and Discrimination 3 s.h.
9. The student will summarize how taxes result in efficiency losses and what
Examines the measurement and causes of poverty, trends in the distribution
factors determine the size of the efficiency loss.
of income, and antipoverty programs and their effectiveness. Discussions
10. The student will use an econometric approach to model economic of theories of discrimination, difficulties in measuring the impact of
phenomenon, estimate the resulting model, and interpret the estimated discrimination, and policies designed to reduce discrimination.
regression coefficients. Prereq.: ECON 2610.
11. The student will demonstrate how to conduct a literature search of
ECON 5853 Applied Econometrics 3 s.h.
professional economic journals using EconLit.
The practice of econometrics with emphasis on model construction,
estimation, and interpretation of results. Applications in the private and public
Graduate Courses sectors involve the use of computers and economic software.
ECON 5801 Economics of Industrial Organization 3 s.h. Prereq.: ECON 2630 and ECON 3790.
A systematic analysis of the structure, conduct, and performance of American ECON 5856 Topics in Quantitative Economics 3 s.h.
industry. A quantitative analysis plus a comprehensive review of theoretical Application of different tools of mathematical economics, computational
models of the market, firm behavior, and performance. economics, and econometrics in conjunction with economic theory to model
Prereq.: ECON 2610. economic problems of firms, consumers, financial institutions, and public
sectors. Specific content of the course will vary with the instructor. May be
repeated once with a different topic.
Prereq.: ECON 3790.
ECON 5861 SAS Programming for Data Analysis 3 s.h. ECON 6945 Public Finance 3 s.h.

An introduction to SAS programming for data analytics. Topics include using Study of the role of the government in the economy. The topics covered will
SAS for data processing, manipulation, visualization, reporting, and statistical include expenditure analysis, theories of taxation, provision of public goods,
analysis. The objective is for students to develop statistical computing skills fiscal federalism, and public choice theory.
for problem solving and decision making. Prereq.: ECON 6912.
Prereq.: ECON 3790 or STAT 2601 or STAT 3717 or STAT 3743.
ECON 6946 State and Local Public Finance 3 s.h.
Cross-listed: STAT 5811.
Study of the special problems of financing subnational governments. Topics
ECON 6900 Statistical Problems 3 s.h. include the optimal level of local government spending, public choice through
A survey of the fundamental statistical techniques used in business with voting, public choice through migration, the combination of taxes used
special emphasis on interpreting the results generated by statistical software. by state and local governments, the theory of tax incidence, the effect of
Techniques covered: hypothesis tests of means and proportions, estimation, intergovernmental grants, and expenditure patterns of local governments.
chi-square tests, analysis of variance, correlation, and regression. Not Special attention will be given to local governmental grants and expenditure
applicable toward the M.A. in economics. patterns of local governments, as well as local governments' role in financing
education and transfer payments.
ECON 6904 Quantitative Methods for Economics 3 s.h.
Prereq.: admission into the MA in Economics or MA in Financial Economics
A course designed to provide graduate students in economics with an
programs or permission of instructor.
opportunity to acquire the necessary skills in using the quantitative
methods that are required to complete graduate-level economic theory and ECON 6952 Transfer Programs and Poverty 3 s.h.
econometrics courses successfully. The course introduces the basic concepts A study of poverty and the effectiveness of antipoverty programs. Topics
and procedures of differential and integral calculus that are used in economic include defining and measuring poverty, trends in the rate of poverty and
analysis, as well as the fundamental probability and statistics which are the distribution of income, causes of poverty, models of discrimination,
needed in the study of econometrics. effectiveness of government training programs, transfer programs and
their effect on labor supply, and the financial stability of the Social Security
ECON 6912 Microeconomic Theory 3 s.h.
retirement program.
Study of demand and supply, consumer theory, the theory of the firm, various
market structures, and Pareto efficiency.
ECON 6915 Health Policy 3 s.h.
ECON 6955 Antitrust and Market Structure 3 s.h.
A theoretical and empirical analysis of the health care sector. Topics include
Study of the pivotal court decisions that have determined the direction of
the demand for health care and health insurance, the perverse incentives of
antitrust law. Concentration is on the economic analysis of court decisions
health insurance, moral hazard, physician and hospital behavior, and the role of
and the impact of the courts' decision on market structure. Topics covered
competitive markets in the delivery of health care. Special emphasis is placed
include price fixing, mergers, monopolization, and exclusion practices.
on the analysis of public policy, including financing and regulating the health
care industry.
programs or permission of instructor. ECON 6970 Economics Internship 3 s.h.
The practical application of economic knowledge and statistical skills in the
ECON 6921 Economic Analysis of Markets and Industries 2 s.h.
workplace. Students assist participating professionals in various kinds of
Participants will learn to analyze and understand the impact economic
industrial, financial, and public service organizations. By permit only.
factors (e.g., information, consumer behavior, supply and demand) have on
Prereq.: ECON 6912 and ECON 6922.
shaping markets and industries. Using this knowledge, participants will be
capable of assessing the different types of economic strategies (e.g., product ECON 6976 Econometrics 3 s.h.
differentiation, pricing, advertising and signaling) an organization can employ Study of the fundamentals of econometric techniques that are useful for
to gain market power to realize economic profits. estimating causal economic relationships. The objectives include (1) analysis
Prereq.: Graduate standing. of the effects of exogenous factors on the variable whose behavior we seek to
explain, (2) testing of hypotheses about new and existing economic theories,
ECON 6922 Macroeconomic Theory 3 s.h.
and (3) forecasting estimated economic relationships beyond the sample
Examines models used to determine the value of various aggregate economic
period for the purpose of planning and control. The course will focus on the
variables, such as the price level, national income, employment, interest rates,
practice of econometrics with extensive applications to a variety of real-world
and wage rates.
problems in many areas of economics.
ECON 6939 The Economics of Financial Markets and Institutions 3 s.h. Prereq.: ECON 6904.
Study of the institutions, instruments, and markets that facilitate the
ECON 6981 International Finance 3 s.h.
distribution of financial resources throughout the economy. The course
Study of the foreign exchange market; the business and economic
discusses the money, capital, and commodity markets. Also, the topics of
consequences of changes in domestic and foreign banking; central banking;
accessing default risk and hedging against market risk are discussed.
and financial market policies. The development of various exchange rate
standards, foreign currency markets, and the Eurocurrency and Eurobond
markets.
ECON 6940 Financial Economics 3 s.h. Prereq.: admission into the MA in Economics or MA in Financial Economics
Study of various topics, including risk and the selection of the optimal programs or permission of instructor.
monetary control tool, politics and monetary control, the financial firm as an
ECON 6985 International Trade and Development 3 s.h.
optimizing institution, and portfolio theory.
Study of the determination of a country's exports and imports, the social
Prereq.: ECON 6939 or permission of the instructor.
welfare consequence of trade, free trade versus restricted trade, preferential
ECON 6941 Monetary Economics 3 s.h. trading agreements, and the current composition and direction of U.S. trade.
Study of the empirical analysis using multivariate time series methods, Prereq.: admission into the MA in Economics or MA in Financial Economics
including the topics of distributed lag models, selection of the appropriate lag programs or permission of instructor.
structures, causation versus correlation, and cointegration.
56 Master of Arts in English
ECON 6988 Modeling in Financial Economics 3 s.h. other languages (TESOL) are available through the English Department. Please
A study of modeling and evaluation of derivatives and bonds and risk see the appropriate information in the Graduate Certificates section of this
management using derivatives. Topics cover various models in asset catalog.
evaluation, such as bond price models, the Black-Sholes model, diffusion
processes, and risk management. Also listed as STAT 6988.
Prereq.: STAT 4843 or STAT 6943 or ECON 6976.
Advising
All students should have their schedules approved by a graduate faculty
ECON 6990 Special Topics in Economics 1-3 s.h. advisor every semester. After initial enrollment in the program, the student and
Special interest topics selected by the staff in the following areas: economic his or her advisor will establish a coursework plan including alternate course
education, economic theory, and applied economics analysis. May be repeated selections.
for a maximum of six hours toward a graduate degree.
ECON 6992 Data Analytics - Advanced SAS Programming 3 s.h. Students who anticipate graduate study beyond the M.A. are strongly advised
This coures is designed to provide students training of advanced SAS to acquire basic reading competence in at least one foreign language.
programming for data analysis. Main topics include SQL, Macro language,
Econometrics-related procedures, working with large data set, etc. Crosslisted Admission Requirements
with STAT 6912.
Students must have an undergraduate English major or other preparation
Prereq.: ECON 6976 or equivalent and either ECON 5861 or STAT 5811.
judged satisfactory by the department and an grade point average in
ECON 6998 Research Seminar 3 s.h. undergraduate study of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). Applicants for the M.A.
Applied quantitative research techniques will be discussed. Students are are required to submit a brief (750-1000 words) statement of purpose outlining
required to undertake an original quantitative research project in a field of their reasons for wishing to obtain the M.A. in English and how that degree fits
economics and write a paper summarizing their results. Course may be taken into their professional goals. Applicants are also required to submit a short
concurrently with ECON 6976.Prereq.: ECON 6912 and ECON 6922. sample of academic prose, preferably an undergraduate class paper.
ECON 6999 Master's Thesis 3 s.h.
A research project under the supervision of a member of the department on Graduate Faculty
the graduate faculty. The project typically extends the student's research in Corey E. Andrews, Ph.D., Professor
ECON 6998. Eighteenth-century literature; Scottish Studies; Robert Burns; poetry;
Prereq.: a grade of "A" or "B" in ECON 6998 and a thesis proposal accepted by bibliography; working-class studies
departmental committee.
Diana Awad-Scrocco, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Master of Arts in English Professional and technical writing; medical rhetoric and communication;
composition pedagogy; writing center theory and practice
Program Director Rebecca A. Barnhouse, Ph.D., Professor

Dr. Lucas Hardy, Graduate Director Medieval literature; fiction writing; young adult literature
240 DeBartolo Hall
Christopher Barzak, M.F.A., Professor
330-941-3420
Fiction writing; fiction; contemporary British and American literature
lhardy01@ysu.edu
Laura L. Beadling, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Program Description Gender, race and sexuality in American film; Native American film and culture;
The Master of Arts program in English offers courses in: comics studies; television studies; rhetoric and composition
• literature research, Jennifer Behney, Ph.D., Associate Professor

Grammatical gender acquisition; facilitation and inhibition in spoken word
• history and theory;
recognition; eye-tracking and gender agreement marking; L2 syntactic priming;
• genre and figure studies; working memory, inhibition, and interaction; form-meaning connections in
• creative and professional writing; lexical access; and dialect/minority language preservation
• linguistics and composition theory;
Terry Benton, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
• film; and
Children's literature
• the teaching of writing and literature.
Philip Sean Brady, Ph.D., Professor
Faculty members strive to offer students an understanding of the traditions of Modern Irish literature; creative writing; modern world literature
literary study and familiarity with the latest multicultural and interdisciplinary
approaches. The M.A. in English prepares graduates to pursue opportunities in Jeffrey M. Buchanan, Ph.D., Chair, Professor
teaching, professional writing, and further graduate study. English education; composition; pedagogy
Working closely with their advisors, students design individual programs to Suzanne Diamond, Ph.D., Professor
meet their interests and goals. Students are encouraged to explore a variety Cinematic literary adaptations; 19th century British literature and culture; "true
of approaches to the study of literature, language, and writing and to develop crime" media; writing pedagogy
their abilities as readers, critics, writers, and teachers. The program requires
30 semester hours of coursework in English, during which students complete Timothy Francisco, Ph.D., Professor
and present a thesis or portfolio of their representative work to a faculty review Shakespeare and early modern studies; working-class and inequity studies;
committee. humanities education and public policy; media and narrative studies
Graduate Certificates Julia M. Gergits, Ph.D., Professor

Victorian literature; women’s studies; technical writing; literature and the Other
Graduate certificates in professional and technical writing, teaching of writing,
literature for children and young adults, and teaching English to speakers of Jay L. Gordon, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Rhetoric; technical and professional communication; document design; COURSE TITLE S.H.
pedagogy of writing Required Coure Courses
Stacy Graber, Ph.D., Associate Professor ENGL 6943 Technical Communication 3
Popular culture; pedagogy; critical theory; semiotics ENGL 6944 Document Design and Production 3
ENGL 6945 Theory of Professional and Technical Communication 3
Lucas D. Hardy, Ph.D., Associate Professor
ENGL 6992 Professional Communication (special topics) 3
Early American literature and culture; early modern philosophy; history of
medicine ENGL 6953 Publications Issues and Management 3
ENGL 6949 Professional and Technical Editing 3
Steven Reese, Ph.D., Professor Select three of the following: 9
Twentieth-century British literature; creative writing
ENGL 6901 Methods of Composition Research
Dolores V. Sisco, Ph.D., Assistant Professor ENGL 6907 Teaching of Writing
African diaspora studies; postcolonial studies; popular culture ENGL 6950 Sociolinguistics
ENGL 6955 Advanced Linguistics
Linda J. Strom, Ph.D., Associate Professor
ENGL 6958 English Grammar
Degree Requirements ENGL 6993

ENGL 6998
Discourse Theory
Professional Writing Internship 3
All master’s degree students must complete 30 semester hours in English
or ENGL 6999 Thesis
courses at the graduate level; exceptions must have prior approval of the
English Department chair and the Director of Graduate Studies. All M.A. Total Semester Hours 30
students must take at least one course in each of two areas:
• one theory or methods course (graduate assistants must take ENGL 6907 Thesis and Portfolio Options
Teaching of Writing; ENGL 6989 Teaching Practicum may not fulfill this All M.A. students must submit a thesis or portfolio. Handouts on thesis and
requirement); portfolio guidelines and examples of past theses and portfolios are available
• one language, discourse, or writing course. from the departmental Director of Graduate Studies.
Students may select the literature-based M.A. or the M.A. track in Professional The thesis option is designed especially for, but is not limited to, students
Writing and Editing to complete their degree. planning to pursue a doctorate. Students choosing this option must select a
committee consisting of a thesis director and two additional graduate faculty
M.A. in English members. This committee must approve a thesis proposal before the student
can register for thesis credit. Students must demonstrate through the thesis a
To complete this option, students must complete 30 semester hours in English familiarity with appropriate sources and an ability to interpret the material and
courses at the graduate level; exceptions must have prior approval of the properly document their research. Students selecting the thesis option may
Department Chair and the Director of Graduate Studies. In addition to theory, count up to three semester hours of thesis credit (ENGL 6999 Thesis) toward
language, discourse, or writing courses required above, students selecting their total of 30 semester hours of coursework.
this option must take at least two literature courses from a list of approved
courses, as well as one of these courses: The portfolio consists of selected work written during graduate coursework
or as part of a professional internship. The student will present the portfolio
• ENGL 6900 Methods of Literary Research, or to a faculty review committee no later than the eighth week of the semester
• ENGL 6901 Methods of Composition Research. in which s/he plans to graduate. Students in the Professional Writing and
Editing track may count up to three semester hours of credit earned in their
To complete their degree requirements, students in this option may either professional internship toward the 30 semester hour requirement.
submit a thesis or a graduate portfolio.
Students in this option are encouraged, but not required, to create a focus area Learning Outcomes
with their remaining courses. Possible focus areas include: English graduate students will demonstrate the ability to produce professional-
quality research papers that could be used as the basis for conference
• literature, presentations or professional publications.
• linguistics,
English graduate students will demonstrate the use of a variety of interpretive
• professional writing and editing,
strategies for analyzing multiple kinds of texts, including close reading,
• composition and rhetoric, contextual analysis, analysis of form and genre, and rhetorical analysis.
• teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL), and
• literature for children and young adults. English graduate students will demonstrate the use of theories related to the
representation of culture, race, class, gender, and sexuality to interpret literary
Students who plan on pursuing a Ph.D. in literary studies are strongly texts.
encouraged to complete a broad selection of courses in British and American
literature. English graduate students will demonstrate the ability to participate in the
professional life of the filed as scholars, teachers, editors, and/or writers.
M.A. in English, Professional and Graduate Courses

Technical Writing Track ENGL 6900 Methods of Literary Research 3 s.h.
To complete this option, students must complete 30 semester hours of credit Basic concepts and methods of literary research and analysis.
in the following courses. Two of these courses must also satisfy the theory,
language, discourse, or writing courses required above.
58 Master of Arts in English
ENGL 6901 Methods of Composition Research 3 s.h. ENGL 6935 Studies in Romanticism 3 s.h.

Theories and methods of composition research; emphasis on strategies for Prose, poetry, and/or drama of the period studied in historical and cultural
conducting, analyzing, and writing about classroom and workplace studies. context and from various critical perspectives. May be repeated once with a
different topic.
ENGL 6902 Literary Thought 3 s.h.
May focus on particular theoretical approaches or provide an overview of ENGL 6943 Technical Communication 3 s.h.
literary criticism. May be repeated once with a different topic. In-depth discussion of audience, format, document design, and corporate
structure. Focus on refining skills and providing theoretical support for
ENGL 6906 Teaching of Literature 3 s.h.
practical applications.
Problems, issues, practices, and research that affect the teaching of literature
Prereq.: ENGL 3743 Professional and Technical Communication and
at various grade levels and in college courses.
ENGL 4849 Professional and Technical Editing or ENGL 6949.
ENGL 6907 Teaching of Writing 3 s.h.
ENGL 6944 Document Design and Production 3 s.h.
Problems, issues, practices, and research that affect the teaching of writing at
Application of computer software and hardware to design and produce
various grade levels and in college courses.
professional/technical documents.
ENGL 6911 The Medieval World 3 s.h.
ENGL 6945 Theory of Professional and Technical Communication 3 s.h.
Study of selected literary works reflecting medieval thought and culture. May
Examines theory and research in professional and technical communication
be repeated once with a different topic.
with emphasis on the application of theoretical concepts and empirical
ENGL 6912 Sixteenth- and 17th-Century British Studies 3 s.h. findings to practical problems in the field. Introduces students to theories
Nondramatic literature of the British Renaissance. May be repeated once with and research methods through reading in current literature and through class
a different topic. research projects.
ENGL 6913 Shakespeare and Renaissance Drama 3 s.h. ENGL 6946 Historical Editing 3 s.h.
Varying emphases on the dramatic works of Shakespeare and/or his Project-based approach to theoretical and practical aspects of editing
contemporaries. May be repeated once with a different topic. historical and literary documents for both print and digital contexts. Topics
ENGL 6914 Restoration and 18th-Century British Studies 3 s.h. include document selection, transcription, verification, and annotation, as
Prose, poetry, and/or drama of the period studied in historical and cultural well as the implications for teaching and learning using traditional print and
context and from various critical perspectives. May be repeated once with a electronic archives and texts.
different topic. Cross-listed: HIST 6946.
ENGL 6915 Early American Studies 3 s.h. ENGL 6949 Professional and Technical Editing 3 s.h.

Prose, poetry, and/or drama from the colonial period up to the early 19th A study of the skills needed to make appropriate changes in the content,
century examined in their historical and cultural contexts. May be repeated grammar, mechanics, style, format, and organization of manuscripts for
once with a different topic. scholarly, trade, journalistic, and other professional publications. The course
deals with stages in the publishing process, hard-copy versus online editing,
ENGL 6916 Nineteenth-Century British Studies 3 s.h.
mechanical and substantive editing, and the use of house and press styles.
Prose, poetry, and/or drama of the period studied in historical and cultural
context and from various critical perspectives. May be repeated once with a ENGL 6950 Sociolinguistics 3 s.h.
different topic. An investigation of the relationship between language and society. Includes
discussion of dialects and standard languages, language planning, linguistic
ENGL 6917 Nineteenth-Century American Studies 3 s.h.
identity, multi- and bilingualism, class, gender, ethnicity, and social interaction.
Examines 19th-century American literature and culture through particular
themes, genres, styles, periods, and/or figures. May be repeated once with a ENGL 6951 Language Acquisition 3 s.h.
different topic. A study of research on the learning of first and second languages. Topics
include developmental sequences, learner variables, critical periods and
ENGL 6918 Studies in Children's Literature 3 s.h.
conditions for learning, and the roles of input and interaction. The course is
Contemporary children's literature. Emphasis may be on development, trends,
designed for those planning to teach languages.
critical standards, cultural context, classroom selection and use. May be
repeated once with a different topic. ENGL 6952 Linguistics of Literacy 3 s.h.
An investigation of the linguistic, social, and cultural dimensions of literacy.
ENGL 6919 Studies in Young Adult Literature 3 s.h.
The course covers theoretical frameworks of language and literacy, the
Contemporary young adult literature. Emphasis may be on development,
relationship between speech and writing, cultural notions of literacy, and the
trends, critical standards, cultural context, classroom selection and use. May
acquisition of literacy in first and additional languages.
be repeated once with a different topic.
ENGL 6953 Publications Issues and Management 3 s.h.
ENGL 6920 Twentieth-Century British Studies 3 s.h.
Exploration of the issues involved in managing and producing professional
Prose, poetry, and/or drama of the period studied in historical and cultural
publications, including publications in students' own fields. Focus on
context and from various critical perspectives. May be repeated once with a
organizational, editorial, and authorial voice; editorial policies; audience
different topic.
analysis; and the processes by which publications are conceived, designed,
ENGL 6922 Twentieth-Century American 3 s.h. and produced.
Studies. Examines works in relation to the history and social and cultural
ENGL 6955 Advanced Linguistics 3 s.h.
developments of the period. Nonliterary texts may be included, such as film,
In-depth study of selected issues in contemporary linguistic theory.
visual arts, and music. May be repeated once with a different topic.
ENGL 6956 TESOL Methods 3 s.h.
ENGL 6923 Working Class Literature 3 s.h.
Introduction to teaching English as a second language (ESL), including
A study of working-class literature, culture, and artistic production, with
reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Focus will be on using communicative
emphasis on the literary history, the material conditions, and the intersection
methods with nonnative speakers.
of race, ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation in the works of literature by
and about the working class. ENGL 6957 TESOL Practicum 3 s.h.
Supervised teaching in an English as a second language (ESL) program.
ENGL 6927 Historical Survey of Literature for Young People 3 s.h.
Additionally, weekly seminar attendance is required.
Survey of historical developments from the 18th through mid-20th centuries in
British and American literature for young people.
ENGL 6958 English Grammar 3 s.h. ENGL 6993 Discourse Theory 3 s.h.

Descriptions and analysis of English grammar structure. Examination and discussion of contemporary theories of discourse analysis,
with some attention to the history and development of rhetorical theory.
ENGL 6960 Studies in Linguistics 3 s.h.
Examines a specific topic such as stylistics, semantics, sociolinguistics, ENGL 6997 English Internship 1-3 s.h.
second language acquisition, TESOL, or computational linguistics. May be Supervised work-and-learning experience in English under the direction of an
repeated twice with a different topic. English Department faculty member and an employee of a participating firm.
Ten to 20 hours a week of student time are expected. Enrollment is contingent
ENGL 6963 Perspectives in Multicultural Studies 3 s.h.
upon the availability of internships. Students are selected on the basis of
An advanced study of primary and secondary texts from the field of
personal qualifications, including GPA, courses taken, recommendations, and
multicultural literature and multicultural education. The course will emphasize
an interview. Either ENGL 6997 or ENGL 6998 may count toward the degree,
the formation of social identities, the intersections of race, class, and gender,
not both.
relationships among dominant and nondominant subjects in U.S. and other
global cultures. The course will pay special attention to the theory and ENGL 6998 Professional Writing Internship 1-3 s.h.
application of multiculturalist paradigms to education, professional work, and Supervised work-and-learning experience in professional communication
graduate study. May be repeated once with a different topic. under the direction of a University faculty member and an employee of a
participating firm. Ten to 20 hours a week of student time are expected.
ENGL 6965 Studies in Film 3 s.h.
Enrollment is contingent upon the availability of internships. Students are
Analysis of motion pictures and their creators; topics may include classic and
selected on the basis of personal qualifications, including GPA, courses taken,
contemporary styles, genres, and methods of production, as well as film theory
recommendations, and an interview. Either ENGL 6997 or ENGL 6998 may
and criticism. May be repeated once with a different topic.
count toward the degree-not both.
ENGL 6966 Writing of Poetry 3 s.h.
ENGL 6999 Thesis 1-3 s.h.
Discussion and application of approaches, techniques, and forms involved in
Thesis.
the writing of poetry. May be repeated once with a different topic.
Prereq.: Thesis proposal accepted by departmental committee.
ENGL 6967 Writing of Prose 3 s.h.
the writing of fiction and/or nonfiction. May be repeated once with a different Master of Arts in Financial
topic.
ENGL 6968 Studies in Literary Form 3 s.h.
Economics
Examines forms such as poetry, the novel, the short story, essay, biography,
autobiography, or travel literature. Emphasis may be on definition,
Program Director
development, cultural context, figures, or themes. May be repeated once with a Dr. Ebenge Usip
different topic. 307 DeBartolo Hall
(330) 941-1682
ENGL 6969 Writing the Youth Novel 3 s.h.
eeusip@ysu.edu
the writing of novels.
ENGL 6974 English Education Workshop 1-3 s.h.
Program Description
Intensive study and activity in a topic related to teaching English and the The Master of Arts in financial economics program is designed to provide
language arts. Does not count toward degree credit. Grading is S/U. May be students with a background in economic theory and to teach students how
repeated. to analyze financial markets. This program is intended to lead to professional
employment in the financial services industry, including banking, insurance,
ENGL 6975 English Education Seminar 1-3 s.h. and financial advising. Coursework in the program includes:
Approaches to teaching English and the language arts. May be repeated once
with a different topic. • coverage of micro- and macroeconomic theory,
ENGL 6976 Studies in English Education 3 s.h. • econometrics,
Theories, issues, and/or criticism in the teaching of English. May be repeated • financial markets,
once with a different topic. • management of financial capital, and
ENGL 6989 Teaching Practicum 1-3 s.h. • analysis of the valuation of stocks.
Techniques and strategies for teaching college composition, including
course design and classroom practice. Required of and limited to graduate Electives allow students an opportunity to pursue additional topics such as
assistants who are teaching in the English Department. First-year graduate international finance. Supplemented by upper-level courses in mathematics,
assistants must register for three semester hours of Teaching Practicum in the program can also help prepare students for doctoral study in finance,
two successive semesters for a total of six semester hours. Does not count economics, or related fields.
toward degree credit. Grading is S/U.
ENGL 6990 Special Topics 3 s.h. Combined Bachelors/Masters Program
May be repeated once. Highly qualified undergraduate students can apply for admission into the
ENGL 6991 Special Topics MFA 3 s.h. combined "4+1" Bachelors/Masters program for the MA in Economics. See
Special topics in literature and creative writing for students in the Master of the description of the "4+1" program (http://catalog.ysu.edu/undergraduate/
Fine Arts (MFA) program in creative writing. May be repeated once. colleges-programs/college-liberal-arts-social-sciences/department-
Prereq.: Acceptance in the MFA program. economics/4-1-bachelors-masters-program) in the undergraduate catalog.
ENGL 6992 Professional Communication 3 s.h.
Focus on a selected topic in technical writing or professional communication
(e.g., proposal writing, science writing, computer documentation, nonfiction In addition to the College of Graduate Studies admission requirements,
prose). May be repeated once with a different topic. applicants must have completed at least one course in each of the following
areas:
60 Master of Arts in Financial Economics
• principles of microeconomics, level course outside of finance or economics that has been approved by the
• principles of macroeconomics, graduate coordinator.
• statistics, and
• calculus. Thesis Option
Students may write a thesis expanding on their project in the Research
Students who do not meet the requirements may be admitted on a provisional Seminar (ECON 6998) in place of one of the three hour electives. Students
basis. Students with provisional admission are required to take undergraduate selecting the thesis option must earn a grade of B or A in the Research
coursework to fulfill the admission requirements. With the permission of the Seminar and submit a thesis proposal with the names of three faculty
Graduate Coordinator they may also be allowed to simultaneously take a members who are willing to serve on a thesis committee to the department
limited number of masters-level courses. chair prior to registering for thesis credit hours (ECON 6999). The student must
defend the thesis in an oral examination before a committee of three or more
Graduate Faculty faculty members of the department. The thesis must be submitted according
to the general requirements of the College of Graduate Studies.
Huaiyu (Peter) Chen, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Equity market; abnormal return
Learning Outcomes
Ou Hu, Ph.D., Professor
1. The students will demonstrate how to measure, detrend, and analyze
Financial markets; international finance; asset pricing
macroeconomic variables such as GDP and inflation.
Tomi P. Ovaska, Ph.D., Professor 2. The students will evaluate monetary and fiscal policy using various
Public finance; comparative economic systems; entrepreneurship; versions of the IS-LM model.
international trade; behavioral economics 3. The students will demonstrate the importance of expectations in current
macroeconomic theory.
Joseph Palardy, Ph.D., Professor
4. The students will compare the basic theories and models of Neoclassical
Macroeconomics; time series econometrics
and New-Keynesian Economics.
Tod Porter, Ph.D., Professor, Chair 5. The student will solve for utility-maximizing and cost-minimizing
Labor markets; school finance; computer-aided instruction outcomes using calculus.
6. The student will mathematically model the behavior of firms in competitive
Albert J. Sumell, Ph.D., Professor markets and firms who are monopolies.
Urban, housing, and environmental economics
7. The student will calculate the welfare losses due to a lack of competition.
Yogesh Uppal, Ph.D., Professor 8. The student will use an econometric approach to model economic
Applied microeconomics; applied econometrics; public economics; political phenomenon, estimate the resulting model, and interpret the estimated
economy; development economics regression coefficients.
9. The student will demonstrate how to conduct a literature search of
Yaqin Wang, Ph.D., Professor professional economic journals using EconLit.
Futures markets; behavioral economics
10. The student will demonstrate knowledge of the various financial markets,
Degree Requirements
instruments, agents, functions, and intermediaries.
11. The student will demonstrate knowledge of hedging versus speculating,
Students must complete 30 semester hours of graduate credit with a grade primary and secondary markets for mortgage loans, and markets for future
point average of 3.0 or higher for the M.A. in financial economics. The and options contracts.
requirements for the degree include the following required courses plus two 12. The student will demonstrate knowledge of the market interest rates
electives that account for a total of six semester hours. Students who need to swaps, and how to use financial instruments to hedge against interest
reinforce their quantitative skills will be asked to take ECON 6904, which does risk.
not count towards the 30 semester hours.
13. The student will demonstrate how to use financial models to aid managers
in making value maximizing choices.
COURSE TITLE S.H.
14. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the allocative role and
Required Courses
function of financial markets, securities, and corporate financial decisions
ECON 6912 Microeconomic Theory 3 in a market economy.
ECON 6922 Macroeconomic Theory 3 15. The student will demonstrate the importance of finance as a vital function
ECON 6939 The Economics of Financial Markets and Institutions 3 within an organization that necessitates diligence and high ethical
ECON 6976 Econometrics 3 standards in application
ECON 6998 Research Seminar 3 16. The student will demonstrate knowledge of the link between theoretically
FIN 6902 Financial Accounting and Finance for Decision Making 2 sound financial techniques and value judgment.
Graduate Courses
FIN 6912 Financial Statement Analysis 2
FIN 6923 Corporate Financial Management 2
FIN 6924 Securities Analysis 3 ECON 5801 Economics of Industrial Organization 3 s.h.
A systematic analysis of the structure, conduct, and performance of American
Electives
industry. A quantitative analysis plus a comprehensive review of theoretical
Select two 3 sh electives 6
models of the market, firm behavior, and performance.
Total Semester Hours 30 Prereq.: ECON 2610.
6900-level graduate courses in Economics or Finance can be used as electives

(the one exception is ECON 6921, which does not count towards the degree).
One elective may be either a 5800-level economics swing course or a graduate-
ECON 5806 History of Economic Thought 3 s.h. ECON 5861 SAS Programming for Data Analysis 3 s.h.
Designed to provide students with an understanding of the development of An introduction to SAS programming for data analytics. Topics include using
economic ideas to include: Mercantilism, Physiocrats, the English Classical SAS for data processing, manipulation, visualization, reporting, and statistical
School, Utilitarianism, early Social Thought, Karl Marx, the German Historical analysis. The objective is for students to develop statistical computing skills
School, Institutionalists and the Keynesian School. for problem solving and decision making.
Prereq.: ECON 2630. Prereq.: ECON 3790 or STAT 2601 or STAT 3717 or STAT 3743.
Cross-listed: STAT 5811.
ECON 5809 Current Problems in Money, Banking, and Financial Markets 3
s.h. ECON 6900 Statistical Problems 3 s.h.
The financial market system, including money and capital markets. Current A survey of the fundamental statistical techniques used in business with
problems associated with trends in theory and practice. Theories of the special emphasis on interpreting the results generated by statistical software.
interest rate and monetarism. Techniques covered: hypothesis tests of means and proportions, estimation,
Prereq.: ECON 3701 or consent of instructor. chi-square tests, analysis of variance, correlation, and regression. Not
applicable toward the M.A. in economics.
ECON 5811 International Trade 3 s.h.
Theories of international trade and specialization; free trade vs. protectionism; ECON 6904 Quantitative Methods for Economics 3 s.h.
tariff and non-tariff barriers to international trade; international balance A course designed to provide graduate students in economics with an
of payments and its components; the role of multinational enterprises in opportunity to acquire the necessary skills in using the quantitative
contemporary trade pattern; regional economic integrations and world trade; methods that are required to complete graduate-level economic theory and
U.S. commercial policies. econometrics courses successfully. The course introduces the basic concepts
Prereq.: ECON 2630. and procedures of differential and integral calculus that are used in economic
analysis, as well as the fundamental probability and statistics which are
ECON 5812 International Finance 3 s.h.
needed in the study of econometrics.
Theories of foreign exchange and capital movements, international payments,
analysis of spot and forward foreign exchange markets, foreign exchange ECON 6912 Microeconomic Theory 3 s.h.
market arbitrage, speculation, and risk hedging. The Bretton Woods agreement Study of demand and supply, consumer theory, the theory of the firm, various
and the contemporary international monetary system. The rise of international market structures, and Pareto efficiency.
organizations and multinational enterprises in the international economy.
ECON 6915 Health Policy 3 s.h.
Prereq.: ECON 2630.
A theoretical and empirical analysis of the health care sector. Topics include
ECON 5822 Urban and Regional Economics 3 s.h. the demand for health care and health insurance, the perverse incentives of
Economic analysis of the problems of urbanized areas and the causes of the health insurance, moral hazard, physician and hospital behavior, and the role of
growth or decline in economic activity in small-area economics. Topics include competitive markets in the delivery of health care. Special emphasis is placed
benefit-cost analysis, economic base analysis, input-output applications, and on the analysis of public policy, including financing and regulating the health
the theory of location and agglomeration. care industry.
Prereq.: ECON 2610. Prereq.: admission into the MA in Economics or MA in Financial Economics
ECON 5824 Applied Time Series Analysis of Economic and Business Data 3
s.h. ECON 6921 Economic Analysis of Markets and Industries 2 s.h.
An in-depth analysis of time series models and their applications to problems Participants will learn to analyze and understand the impact economic
in economics and business. Emphasis on forecasting. Extensive use of factors (e.g., information, consumer behavior, supply and demand) have on
standard computer programs. shaping markets and industries. Using this knowledge, participants will be
Prereq.: ECON 2610 and either ECON 3790 or STAT 4817. capable of assessing the different types of economic strategies (e.g., product
differentiation, pricing, advertising and signaling) an organization can employ
ECON 5831 Labor Markets and the Economics of Unions 3 s.h.
to gain market power to realize economic profits.
Economic theory and analysis of labor as an input in the resource market;
Prereq.: Graduate standing.
principles, labor problems, public policy; theories of the development of the
labor movement; economic objectives of trade unions; problems in public ECON 6922 Macroeconomic Theory 3 s.h.
control. Examines models used to determine the value of various aggregate economic
Prereq.: ECON 2610. variables, such as the price level, national income, employment, interest rates,
and wage rates.
ECON 5843 Economics of Poverty, Transfers and Discrimination 3 s.h.
Examines the measurement and causes of poverty, trends in the distribution ECON 6939 The Economics of Financial Markets and Institutions 3 s.h.
of income, and antipoverty programs and their effectiveness. Discussions Study of the institutions, instruments, and markets that facilitate the
of theories of discrimination, difficulties in measuring the impact of distribution of financial resources throughout the economy. The course
discrimination, and policies designed to reduce discrimination. discusses the money, capital, and commodity markets. Also, the topics of
Prereq.: ECON 2610. accessing default risk and hedging against market risk are discussed.
ECON 5853 Applied Econometrics 3 s.h.
The practice of econometrics with emphasis on model construction,
estimation, and interpretation of results. Applications in the private and public ECON 6940 Financial Economics 3 s.h.
sectors involve the use of computers and economic software. Study of various topics, including risk and the selection of the optimal
Prereq.: ECON 2630 and ECON 3790. monetary control tool, politics and monetary control, the financial firm as an
optimizing institution, and portfolio theory.
ECON 5856 Topics in Quantitative Economics 3 s.h.
Application of different tools of mathematical economics, computational
economics, and econometrics in conjunction with economic theory to model ECON 6941 Monetary Economics 3 s.h.
economic problems of firms, consumers, financial institutions, and public Study of the empirical analysis using multivariate time series methods,
sectors. Specific content of the course will vary with the instructor. May be including the topics of distributed lag models, selection of the appropriate lag
repeated once with a different topic. structures, causation versus correlation, and cointegration.
Prereq.: ECON 3790. Prereq.: ECON 6922 or permission of the instructor.
62 Master of Arts in Financial Economics
ECON 6945 Public Finance 3 s.h. ECON 6988 Modeling in Financial Economics 3 s.h.

Study of the role of the government in the economy. The topics covered will A study of modeling and evaluation of derivatives and bonds and risk
include expenditure analysis, theories of taxation, provision of public goods, management using derivatives. Topics cover various models in asset
fiscal federalism, and public choice theory. evaluation, such as bond price models, the Black-Sholes model, diffusion
Prereq.: ECON 6912. processes, and risk management. Also listed as STAT 6988.
Prereq.: STAT 4843 or STAT 6943 or ECON 6976.
ECON 6946 State and Local Public Finance 3 s.h.
Study of the special problems of financing subnational governments. Topics ECON 6990 Special Topics in Economics 1-3 s.h.
include the optimal level of local government spending, public choice through Special interest topics selected by the staff in the following areas: economic
voting, public choice through migration, the combination of taxes used education, economic theory, and applied economics analysis. May be repeated
by state and local governments, the theory of tax incidence, the effect of for a maximum of six hours toward a graduate degree.
intergovernmental grants, and expenditure patterns of local governments.
ECON 6992 Data Analytics - Advanced SAS Programming 3 s.h.
Special attention will be given to local governmental grants and expenditure
This coures is designed to provide students training of advanced SAS
patterns of local governments, as well as local governments' role in financing
programming for data analysis. Main topics include SQL, Macro language,
education and transfer payments.
Econometrics-related procedures, working with large data set, etc. Crosslisted
with STAT 6912.
Prereq.: ECON 6976 or equivalent and either ECON 5861 or STAT 5811.
ECON 6952 Transfer Programs and Poverty 3 s.h.
ECON 6998 Research Seminar 3 s.h.
A study of poverty and the effectiveness of antipoverty programs. Topics
Applied quantitative research techniques will be discussed. Students are
include defining and measuring poverty, trends in the rate of poverty and
required to undertake an original quantitative research project in a field of
the distribution of income, causes of poverty, models of discrimination,
economics and write a paper summarizing their results. Course may be taken
effectiveness of government training programs, transfer programs and
concurrently with ECON 6976.Prereq.: ECON 6912 and ECON 6922.
their effect on labor supply, and the financial stability of the Social Security
retirement program. ECON 6999 Master's Thesis 3 s.h.
Prereq.: admission into the MA in Economics or MA in Financial Economics A research project under the supervision of a member of the department on
programs or permission of instructor. the graduate faculty. The project typically extends the student's research in
ECON 6998.
ECON 6955 Antitrust and Market Structure 3 s.h.
Prereq.: a grade of "A" or "B" in ECON 6998 and a thesis proposal accepted by
Study of the pivotal court decisions that have determined the direction of
departmental committee.
antitrust law. Concentration is on the economic analysis of court decisions
and the impact of the courts' decision on market structure. Topics covered FIN 6900 Financial Accounting and Finance for Decision Making 4 s.h.
include price fixing, mergers, monopolization, and exclusion practices. A survey of the fundamental concepts of financial accounting employed by
Prereq.: admission into the MA in Economics or MA in Financial Economics general managers. Additionally, a survey of the concepts, principles, and
programs or permission of instructor. practices of financial management used by general managers and the links
between the two types of information. Permit required.
ECON 6970 Economics Internship 3 s.h.
The practical application of economic knowledge and statistical skills in the FIN 6902 Financial Accounting and Finance for Decision Making 1-2 s.h.
workplace. Students assist participating professionals in various kinds of Participants be able to utilize foundational concepts of accounting and finance
industrial, financial, and public service organizations. By permit only. so they are able to use financial statements to determine the condition of a
Prereq.: ECON 6912 and ECON 6922. business. Further, participants will learn how to utilize key financial ratios,
which capture key elements of a firm's performance, to be better positioned to
ECON 6976 Econometrics 3 s.h.
make more informed decisions.
Study of the fundamentals of econometric techniques that are useful for
estimating causal economic relationships. The objectives include (1) analysis
of the effects of exogenous factors on the variable whose behavior we seek to FIN 6910 Business Internship 1-3 s.h.
explain, (2) testing of hypotheses about new and existing economic theories, Provides graduate students the opportunity to relate theory to practice through
and (3) forecasting estimated economic relationships beyond the sample on-the-job work experience with a participating organization. The internship
period for the purpose of planning and control. The course will focus on the will serve as an elective MBA course.
practice of econometrics with extensive applications to a variety of real-world Prereq.: Completion of level I MBA coursework and six semester hours of level
problems in many areas of economics. II MBA coursework.
Prereq.: ECON 6904. FIN 6912 Financial Statement Analysis 2 s.h.
ECON 6981 International Finance 3 s.h. Financial numbers can provide great insight to help guide and inform
Study of the foreign exchange market; the business and economic decisions. Participants will learn to use concepts and techniques of financial
consequences of changes in domestic and foreign banking; central banking; analysis to analyze reports and mini-cases of real companies to determine
and financial market policies. The development of various exchange rate their financial health. Major topics include the analysis of the income
standards, foreign currency markets, and the Eurocurrency and Eurobond statement, cash flow statement, balance sheet, and detailed examination of
markets. various financial ratios and their significance.
Prereq.: admission into the MA in Economics or MA in Financial Economics Prereq.: Graduate standing and FIN 6902.
programs or permission of instructor. FIN 6923 Corporate Financial Management 2 s.h.
ECON 6985 International Trade and Development 3 s.h. Participants will develop a working knowledge of corporate financial issues
Study of the determination of a country's exports and imports, the social and apply analytical tools to make better corporate financial decisions.
welfare consequence of trade, free trade versus restricted trade, preferential Participants will be capable of making decisions relating to capital budgeting,
trading agreements, and the current composition and direction of U.S. trade. capital structure, dividend policy, acquisitions and buyouts in order to
Prereq.: admission into the MA in Economics or MA in Financial Economics maximize firm, shareholder and investor value.
programs or permission of instructor. Prereq.: FIN 6902.
FIN 6924 Securities Analysis 3 s.h. 4. A personal interview is optional.

The major emphasis will be an in-depth, fundamental analysis of the 5. A Resume or Curriculum Vitae.
investment merits of the common stock of a firm. This study will be
6. A social statistics course at the undergraduate or graduate level.
accomplished by applying the appropriate analytical principles and valuation
techniques to the firm's financial statements. A research paper will be required.
Prereq.: FIN 6923. Graduate Faculty
FIN 6939 Multinational Accounting and Finance 3 s.h. Tiffany F. Hughes, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
A cross-functional examination of selected topics in international accounting Cognitive impairment and dementia; fall prevention; health promotion
and finance with emphasis on developing research and problem-solving skills.
Daniel J. Van Dussen, Ph.D., Professor
Cases will be presented that teach the strategy and tactics of multinational
Social and psychological determinants of health among older adults; the
corporate reporting and financial management.
family; social support; statistics and methods
Prereq.: FIN 6923.
FIN 6945 Business Valuation 3 s.h. Amy Weaver, Ph.D., Associate Professor
A study of business valuation techniques currently used in valuing publicly Geriatric education; geriatrics; simulation
traded and private equity.
Prereq.: "C" or better in FIN 3720 or FIN 6900. Degree Requirements
FIN 6953 Advanced Financial Analysis 3 s.h. The Master of Arts in Gerontology will consist of 12 courses (36 credit hours)
Applications of financial analysis to business consulting. Includes case which can be completed over a 2 academic year period.
studies and practical implementation strategies.
Prereq.: FIN 6923. Thesis Option
FIN 6968 Special Topics in Finance 1-3 s.h. COURSE TITLE S.H.
Topics may vary from semester to semester and will be announced with
Core Courses
SOC 6905 Social Gerontology 3
FIN 6970 Seminar in Finance 3 s.h.
GERO 6915 Service Delivery Aging Policy 3
Specific topics selected by the staff from timely and controversial work
PSYC 6957 Advanced Adult Development and Aging 3
published in the field.
Prereq.: All core courses, plus at least six hours (6900-level) in the finance GERO 6906 Perspectives in Gerontology 3
concentration, or permission of instructor. GERO 6960 Epidemiology of Aging 3
FIN 6996 Research Problems 1-4 s.h. GERO 6999 Research Methods 3
Special research project under the supervision of a graduate faculty member. GERO/NURS 6998 Anatomy and Physiology of Aging 3
Credit will be determined in each case in light of the nature and extent of the GERO 7090 Field Practicum 3
project.
GERO 7094 Selected Topics 3
Prereq.: Fifteen hours of level II MBA coursework or permission of MBA
Thesis
director.
GERO 7099 Thesis 3
Master of Arts in Gerontology Elective

Select 6 s.h. from the following: 6
Program Director PSYC 6959 Behavior Change Interventions and Aging

GERO 7001 Long-Term Care
Daniel J. Van Dussen, Ph.D.
440 DeBartolo Hall SCWK 7006 Social Work in Aging
(330) 941-1683 GERO 7090 Field Practicum
djvandussen@ysu.edu GERO 7094 Selected Topics
Program Description
The curriculum is designed from an interdisciplinary perspective of Non-Thesis Option
gerontology with a focus on epidemiology and health. This program will COURSE TITLE S.H.
provide students with advanced education in issues facing older adults, for the
Core Courses
purpose of preparing them for advancement in the field of gerontology. The
program allows for a Thesis or a Non-Thesis track based upon the students’ SOC 6905 Social Gerontology 3
desires and goals. The program consists of 42 semester hours, which may GERO 6915 Service Delivery Aging Policy 3
be completed in four semesters of full-time coursework or six semesters part PSYC 6957 Advanced Adult Development and Aging 3
time. GERO 6906 Perspectives in Gerontology 3
GERO 6960 Epidemiology of Aging 3
Admission Requirements GERO 6999 Research Methods 3
In addition to the minimum criteria set by the College of Graduate Studies, GERO/NURS 6998 Anatomy and Physiology of Aging 3
applicants must meet the following requirements for full admission: GERO 7090 Field Practicum 3
1. A cumulative Grade Point Average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). GERO 7094 Selected Topics 3
2. Three (3) letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the Non-Thesis Track
students’ academic or professional background. Field Practicum 3
3. A letter of intent stating their objectives for seeking a Master’s Degree in Elective
Gerontology and how this program will help them fulfill their goals. Select 6 s.h. from the following: 6
64 Master of Arts in History
PSYC 6959 Behavior Change Interventions and Aging 541 DeBartolo Hall

GERO 7001 Long-Term Care (330) 941-1609
dayana@ysu.edu
SCWK 7006 Social Work in Aging
GERO 7090
GERO 7094
Field Practicum
Selected Topics
Program Description
The Department of History offers a graduate program leading to the Master of
Arts degree. Its curriculum combines American, European, and Transnational/
Global areas. The program prepares students for:
Graduate Courses • Doctoral study in history or related fields,
GERO 6906 Perspectives in Gerontology 3 s.h.
Focus on the major theoretical perspectives of aging and aging related • Advancement in secondary and elementary education with a
research with a focus on health. Theories from gerontology, epidemiology, concentration in history and the social sciences,
sociology, and psychology will be covered. • Certification in applied history, and/or
GERO 6915 Service Delivery Aging Policy 3 s.h. • Additional graduate study in a variety of professional areas.
An interdisciplinary analysis of services for older adults including an
The program also provides the knowledge base for those pursuing history as
examination of major policies, programs, and trends in aging.
an avocation. The program concentrates on research and primary materials,
GERO 6960 Epidemiology of Aging 3 s.h. written analysis of research results, study of important monographs in all
Integration and application of epidemiologic theories; major conceptual fields of history, and training in a number of specialized fields, such as oral
issues regarding epidemiology and aging; and contemporary interdisciplinary history and historic preservation. The department prides itself on its small
concepts and research. Primary focus will be on the disease distribution and classes and close personal attention to all of its master’s candidates.
leading causes of death among our aging population.
GERO 6998 Anatomy and Physiology of Aging 3 s.h. Admission Requirements
Using a systems approach, this course will examine the anatomical and Regular admission will be granted to those students who:
physiological changes that occur with aging. It will discuss age-related
disorders and evaluate the impact of these changes on activities and daily 1. Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
function. 2. Have earned an undergraduate cumulative grade-point average of at least
GERO 6999 Research Methods 3 s.h. 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
This course serves as an introduction to major methodological issues and 3. Have a minimum of 16 credit hours of study in the field of history
basic statistics in the social-scientific study of gerontology. Major topics 4. Have submitted a score on the Graduate Record Examination
include developmental perspective and conceptualization of change, basic
5. Have submitted a satisfactory academic writing assignment.
developmental research design, conceptualization of research problems,
research design, measurement, and data analysis. This course should enable 6. The above will be compiled and a score of at least 350 points must be
students to formulate research questions, design studies, and determine achieved from the following calculation:
measurement devices and methods of analysis from a developmental Undergraduate GPA multiplied by 100, plus percentile scores from the
perspective. verbal and written-essay sections of the GRE.
Thus, a student with an undergraduate GPA of 3.25, a verbal GRE
GERO 7001 Long-Term Care 3 s.h. th th
at 50 percentile, and written essay at 35 percentile would score
This course will introduce students to the following topics: who needs long 325+50+35=410.
term care; population distribution of long-term care and its current trends; (The score for the GRE quantitative section will not be assessed.)
long-term care industry; human medicine and long-term care; social structures
and social inequalities in long-term care; culture components of long-term Students not meeting these requirements may be considered for provisional
care; family care and social care; government, laws, and social policies of long- admission or non-degree status instead.
term care; and long-term care in a global perspective.
Prereq.: GERO 6960.
Graduate Faculty
GERO 7090 Field Practicum 1-9 s.h.
Daniel Ayana, Ph.D., Professor
Students will complete a 200-hour placement in an aging-related workplace.
Africa; social and economic history
Variable credit 1-6 s.h. May be repeated for up to 9 s.h.
GERO 7094 Selected Topics 1-3 s.h. Brian Bonhomme, Ph.D., Professor, Chair
An examination of contemporary topics in the field of gerontology. Examples Nineteenth- and twentieth-century Russian history; environmental history
of subject areas that may be covered: Nutrition, Pharmacology, Legal, etc.
variable credit 1-3 hours may be repeated for up to 6 credit hours. Eleanor A. Congdon, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Medieval; Renaissance; Mediterranean world; maritime history
GERO 7094D Selected Topics Individual Research 1-3 s.h.
An examination of contemporary topics in the field of gerontology. Examples Donna M. DeBlasio, Ph.D., Professor
of subject areas that may be covered: Nutrition, Pharmacology, Legal, etc. Twentieth-century US history; applied history; oral history
variable credit 1-3 hours may be repeated for up to 6 credit hours.
Jacob Labendz, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
GERO 7099 Thesis 1-3 s.h.
Jewish history; European history; Holocaust and genocide studies;
A substantive research project with approval of a committee chair and
nationalism, antisemitism, and racism; Communism and the Cold War;
committee. Variable credit 1-3 s.h. May be repeated for up to 6 s.h.
governance and authoritarianism; diaspora and migration; politics and culture
Master of Arts in History

of food; film and memory studies
Thomas E. Leary, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Acting Program Director Historic preservation; labor and industrial history
Dr. Daniel Ayana Martha Pallante, Ph.D., Professor

Early American studies; material culture; pedagogy with state or local preservation groups, museums, or government agencies.
Students choose from among three possible tracks and then complete an
David A. Simonelli, Ph.D., Professor additional 18 semester hours as described below. Students completing the
Britain; British Empire appropriate courses may also earn the certificate only, without the M.A. degree,
if they so wish.
Fred W. Viehe, Ph.D., Professor
History of the NEOEA COURSE TITLE S.H.
Degree Requirments
Tracks
Complete one of three tracks. 18
The Department of History offers three tracks to candidates for a Master of Track I: Historic Preservation
Arts degree in history.
HIST 5806 American Architectural History 1
1. Track I is designed primarily for students who wish to continue studies HIST 5807 American Architectural History 2
toward a doctorate. HIST 5810 Conservation of the Historic Built Environment
2. Track II is designed primarily to meet the needs and improve the HIST 6942 Applied History
effectiveness of secondary teachers. HIST 6943 Practicum in Applied History
3. Track III, the certificate in applied history, is designed to prepare students HIST 6944 Applied History Internship
for career opportunities in that field.
Track II: Museum Studies
Each candidate for the M.A. in history must pass a written and an oral HIST 6941 American Material Culture
examination in three fields of concentration. The examination will require HIST 6942 Applied History
factual and interpretative material, as well as bibliography and historiography. HIST 6943 Practicum in Applied History
Students may only take their comprehensive exams if they are in Good
HIST 6944 Applied History Internship
Standing with the College of Graduate Studies.
HIST 6955 Museum Curation and Interpretation 1
Track I (Historic Preservation) HIST 6956 Museum Curation and Interpretation 2

Track III: Applied History Sequence
• A total of 30 semester hours of graduate credit including thesis (six
semester hours)
HIST 6940 Oral History
• Completion of HIST 6900 Introduction to Historical Research and
HIST 6901 Historiography HIST 6941 American Material Culture
• A required thesis HIST 6942 Applied History
• Successful completion of general written and oral examinations HIST 6944 Applied History Internship
HIST 6946 Historical Editing
Students working in American or British history will not, in most instances, Select at least one course from one of the tracks listed above that is not 3
be required to pass a foreign language examination. In areas where a the student’s primary track.
foreign language is essential for research, the student will have to meet the
HIST 6900 Introduction to Historical Research 3
requirement set by the department, which will include reading knowledge only
(no speaking required). HIST 6901 Historiography 3
Complete at least one seminar outside of applied history. 3
Before any student under option I is allowed to take the written and oral Complete at least one readings course. 3
examinations, the advisor will designate to the chair of the Graduate
Complete two satisfactory (B or better) graduate papers submitted to two
Committee of the Department of History which foreign language, if any, the
different instructors. One shall be from a history seminar and must be a
student is required to know and how this requirement has to be met.
research paper using primary sources. The other shall be based upon a
Students under option I are reminded that the Department of History expects paper begun in an applied history course, expanded through additional
that the thesis shall display a capacity for research in a variety of historical research and reading as directed by the instructor. The papers will be
sources and the ability to interpret factual information and shall constitute a deposited with the graduate program director to remain permanently on
properly documented report of the completed research. file.
Successful completion of general written and oral examinations
Track II (Museum Studies) Foreign language examination is not required.
• A total of 33 semester hours of graduate credit Total Semester Hours 33

• Completion of HIST 6900 Introduction to Historical Researchand
HIST 6901 Historiography Learning Outcomes
• Two satisfactory (B or better) graduate seminar papers submitted to 1. Students will demonstrate the skills necessary for the historian to analyze
two different instructors. The papers will be deposited with the graduate information and report findings effectively, by recognizing the difference
program director to remain permanently on file. The overall course grade between primary and secondary resources and being able to critically read
for each seminar must also be 'B' or better. and analyze their content; by effectively communicating in written and oral
• Successful completion of general written and oral examinations media; and by exhibiting satisfactory critical-thinking and synthesis skills.
• Foreign language examination is not required 2. Students will demonstrate comprehension of the basic concepts
that guide the historian’s work, by understanding: the concepts of
Track III (Certificate in Applied History) historiography and that historical interpretation is not fixed but changes
over time; the significance of chronologies and the impact of cause and
The M.A. in history with certificate in applied history is designed both to effect; and the importance and impact of cultural diversity on the past and
give students a grounding in American history and historical research at the its relevance in the present.
graduate level and to introduce them to ideas and techniques useful in applied
history of the built environment. Students earning the certificate may find work
66 Master of Arts in History
3. Students will demonstrate the ability to employ the skill of the historian to HIST 6926 Research Seminar in 20th-Century Europe 3 s.h.
produce an original research project(s) based on primary and secondary Investigation of the causes of the great world wars, the rise of totalitarianism,
sources. and the Cold War. May be repeated with permission of instructor.
HIST 6927 Research Seminar in Russian History 3 s.h.
Graduate Courses Selected problems of Russian history. May be repeated with permission of
instructor.
HIST 5806 American Architectural History 1 3 s.h.
Development of structural styles and trends within the United States, focusing HIST 6928 Research Seminar in British Empire 3 s.h.
on formal architectural styles. An examination of major problems confronting the British Empire after 1783.
Prereq.: HIST 2605 and HIST 2606. May be repeated with permission of instructor.
HIST 5807 American Architectural History 2 3 s.h. HIST 6929 Research Seminar in English History 3 s.h.
Development of vernacular, folk, and industrial architecture in the United An examination of selected problems in the political, social, economic, and
States. Focus is on local variants with emphasis on 20th Century specimens. intellectual history of England. May be repeated with permission of instructor.
Field trips will view representative building types, especially housing. HIST 6930 Readings in World History 3 s.h.
Prereq.: HIST 5806. Readings in the standard works and monographic studies to meet the
HIST 5810 Conservation of the Historic Built Environment 3 s.h. requirements of qualified students who wish concentration in world history.
The theory and practice of preserving and rehabilitating all aspects of the May be repeated with permission of instructor.
historic built environment. Provides broad exposure through field experience. HIST 6932 Research Seminar in Middle Eastern History 3 s.h.
Prereq.: HIST 3715. This course will deal with topics from the ancient Near East down to the
HIST 6900 Introduction to Historical Research 3 s.h. contemporary clash of nationalisms in the Middle East. May be repeated with
Instruction in the basic tools and techniques of historical research. Required of permission of instructor.
all candidates for advanced degrees in history. HIST 6934 Readings in African History 3 s.h.
HIST 6901 Historiography 3 s.h. Readings in the standard works and monographic studies to meet the
An introduction to the professional study of history, including an examination requirements of qualified graduate students who wish intensive concentration
of the sources and nature of historical knowledge, historical criticism, and in African history. May be repeated with permission of instructor.
synthesis. Required of all candidates for advanced degrees in history. HIST 6935 Research Seminar in African History 3 s.h.
HIST 6910 Readings in American History 3 s.h. Selected problems in the political, social, economic, and intellectual history of
Readings in the standard works and monographic studies to meet the Africa. May be repeated with permission of instructor.
requirements of qualified graduate students who wish intensive concentration HIST 6939 Labor in US History 3 s.h.
in specific areas of American history. May be repeated with permission of Emphasis on work processes, workforce composition, and labor organizations
instructor. in the industrial Midwest.
HIST 6912 Research Seminar in American Colonial History 3 s.h. HIST 6940 Oral History 3 s.h.
Selected problems of early American history. May be repeated with permission Instruction in methods of taking, processing, and utilizing oral depositions
of instructor. relating to history. The course includes assignments in the field. May be
HIST 6913 Research Seminar in 19th-Century America 3 s.h. repeated once.
Selected problems of American history, 1800-1865. May be repeated with HIST 6941 American Material Culture 3 s.h.
permission of instructor. A discussion and analysis of the use and importance of material artifacts
HIST 6914 Research Seminar in 20th-Century America 3 s.h. as texts for the recovery of the American past. The emphasis will be on
Selected problems of American history in the 20th century. May be repeated nontraditional sources. Examples include children's books, sacred spaces, and
with permission of instructor. foodways.
HIST 6920 Readings in European Literature 3 s.h. HIST 6942 Applied History 3 s.h.

Readings in the standard works and monographic studies to meet the This course provides an overview of the field of applied history. Topics include
requirements of qualified graduate students who wish intensive concentration historic preservation, museum studies, heritage tourism, archives and related
in European history. May be repeated with permission of instructor. topics.
HIST 6921 Research Seminar in Medieval Culture and Society 3 s.h. HIST 6943 Practicum in Applied History 3 s.h.
The main intellectual and social currents of the Middle Ages. May be repeated Examines problems in the field of applied history through student participation
with permission of instructor. in a wide variety of community-based projects.
Prereq.: HIST 3715 Introduction to Historic Preservation, HIST 6942, or
HIST 6922 Research Seminar in Renaissance and Reformation 3 s.h.
instructor's permission.
Trends and aspects of the Renaissance and Reformation. May be repeated
with permission of instructor. HIST 6944 Applied History Internship 3 s.h.
Practical application of principles and methods in the field of applied history
HIST 6923 Research Seminar in 17th-Century Europe 3 s.h.
with the goal of producing a completed project. Internship to be selected by
Dutch Commercial Enterprise, the France of Louis XIV, Austria and the Empire,
the student in conjunction with the Program Director. May be repeated once.
emergence of Brandenburg-Prussia, rise of modern science, the Age of Reason,
Prereq.: HIST 6942 and approval of program director.
and the development of the Baroque in arts and literature.
HIST 6945 Interpretation and Preservation of the Industrial Built
HIST 6924 Research Seminar in 18th-Century Europe 3 s.h.
Environment 3 s.h.
Selected areas of the Enlightenment, Old Regime, and the French Revolution.
Through lectures and readings, this course examines and interprets the
May be repeated with permission of instructor.
industrial built environment. This includes, but is not limited to, factories,
HIST 6925 Research Seminar in 19th-Century Europe 3 s.h. neighborhoods, infrastructure, and commercial districts that make up the
The Napoleonic and Post-Napoleonic Era and the rise of nationalism in Europe. fabric of industrial communities.
May be repeated with permission of instructor. Prereq.: Graduate standing and completion of HIST 6942 or permission of
instructor.
HIST 6946 Historical Editing 3 s.h. • develop strategies for effective organizational marketing;

Project-based approach to theoretical and practical aspects of editing • acquire advanced analytical and research skills appropriate to
historical and literary documents for both print and digital contexts. Topics organizations;
include document selection, transcription, verification, and annotation, as
• gain effectiveness in face-to-face and computer mediated interpersonal
well as the implications for teaching and learning using traditional print and
relationships; and
electronic archives and texts.
• appreciate ethical communication choices necessary for today’s
Cross-listed: ENGL 6946.
professionals.
HIST 6950 Studies in the Teaching of History 3 s.h.
Investigation and discussion of the research and some of the underlying
assumptions in the teaching of history, with implications for the teacher Admission Requirements
of social studies in the secondary schools and for the prospective history In addition to the College of Graduate Studies admission requirements, to be
professor. Degree students may receive credit for this course only once. admitted to the MA program, students must submit the following information
HIST 6951 Special Topics in History 1-3 s.h. for consideration.
Special topics in history selected by the staff. May be repeated up to six
• A current resume outlining academic and professional experience
semester hours.
• A letter of interest explaining how the candidate’s academic and/or
HIST 6951A Special Topics in History History of Venice 1-3 s.h. professional experience and goals align with the MA program
Special topics in history selected by the staff. May be repeated up to six
• Official transcript(s) documenting a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 on
semester hours.
a 4.0 scale. The applicant must send one transcript from each college or
HIST 6952 Independent Study 1-3 s.h. university attended, except YSU, to Graduate Admissions in Coffelt Hall.
Individual study in concentrated areas of history under the supervision of a • Three completed recommendation forms
staff member. May be repeated.
Prereq.: Permission of the instructor and the graduate director. Students who do not meet the requirements for admission to the MA program
HIST 6953 Research, Thesis 1-6 s.h. may be admitted on a provisional basis.
.
HIST 6955 Museum Curation and Interpretation 1 3 s.h. Faculty Research Interests
An introduction to curatorial and interpretative work in a museum setting. Communication Studies
Students will learn how to acquire and catalog objects and other materials;
Shelley Blundell, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
plan, research, and write an exhibit; and select objects and images for an
Information literacy needs assessment and instruction for academically at-risk
exhibit.
groups; needs assessment and instruction for developmental undergraduate
Prereq.: HIST 6942.
students; media framing of sexual assault and societal impacts; accessibility
HIST 6956 Museum Curation and Interpretation 2 3 s.h. and universal design in online instruction and information resources;
The exhibit planning begun in HIST 6955 will continue in this course, where the archival literacy; (social) media literacy and metaliteracy development in
exhibit will actually be prepared and installed. undergraduate students
Prereq.: HIST 6955 and permission of the instructor.
Rebecca M. L. Curnalia, Ph.D., Associate Professor
HIST 6957 Special Topics in Applied History 3 s.h.
Informational and emotional content and effects of political communications;
This course will focus on topics selected by the applied history faculty.
informational and emotional processing; political knowledge; political
Prereq.: HIST 6942.
attitudes; vote choice; political motives; fear appeals; gender bias; grassroots
HIST 6958 Historic Preservation Law 3 s.h. campaigns
The study, theory, and practice of law as it relates to historic preservation.
Prereq.: HIST 3715 or HIST 6942. Adam C. Earnheardt, Ph.D., Professor, Chair
Sports media and fandom; media ethics; social media platforms; applications
Master of Arts in Professional and campaigns; interpersonal and organizational conflict management and
negotiation; public speaking and communication pedagogy
Communication Cary Wecht, Ph.D., Professor

Nexus of media use and interpersonal communication; communibiology
Program Director
paradigm; business communication; use of media during 9/11; reality
Rebecca Curnalia, Ph.D.,
television
2017 Bliss Hall
(330) 475-9295
rmcurnalia@ysu.edu English (Professional AND TECHNICAL WRITING)
Diana Awad-Scrocco, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Program Description Professional and technical writing; medical rhetoric and communication;
composition pedagogy; writing center theory and practice
The Master of Arts degree in Professional Communication is designed for
professionals in any organizational setting who wish to develop advanced Julia M. Gergits, Ph.D., Professor
communication knowledge and skills, as an end in itself or as preparation for Victorian literature; women’s studies; technical writing; literature and the Other
a doctoral degree. In profit and non-profit, academic or non-academic settings,
the program learning outcomes will be beneficial to anyone, but especially to Jay L. Gordon, Ph.D., Associate Professor
managers and administrators. Rhetoric; technical and professional communication; document design;
pedagogy of writing
Graduates will:
Marketing
• understand how theory guides practice in professional communication;
Kendra Fowler, Ph.D., Associate Professor
• write effectively for multiple audiences using current technologies; Services marketing; retailing
68 Master of Arts in Professional Communication
Bruce Keillor, Ph.D., Professor, Chair Select a total of three, 3-credit courses from at least two of the three 9
Marketing strategy; firm-level political strategy; cross-cultural marketing concentration areas
CMST 6970 Internship 3
Christina Saenger, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Consumer behavior; social media; identity; branding CMST 6994 Capstone 3
Doori Song, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Advertising effect; consumer motivation; information processing; emerging
media Learning Outcomes
1. Understand the communication discipline, our relationship to other
Emre Ulusoy, Ph.D., Associate Professor disciplines, debates and differences, and your own specialization in the
Contemporary consumption; consumer sociology field.
Ying Wang, Ph.D., Associate Professor 2. Apply, critique, and differentiate between Communication theories,
Integrated marketing communication; brand communication; international perspectives, principles, concepts, and approaches to studying
marketing; e-marketing communication.
3. Engage in Communication scholarship using the research traditions of
The Master of Arts in Professional Communication will draw on the the discipline with results that contribute to scholarly and professional
coursework and strengths of three concentration areas: conversations.
4. Create messages appropriate to the audience, purpose, and context, and
• communication,
reflect on the effectiveness of those messages.
• professional writing and editing (in English), and
5. Articulate personal beliefs about abilities to accomplish communication
• marketing. goals and evaluate strengths and weaknesses in achieving those goals.
Students will take courses according to the following plan: 6. Identify, explain, and apply ethical communication principles and
practices.
Thesis Option Graduate Courses

COURSE TITLE S.H.
CMST 5852 Conflict Management and Negotiation 3 s.h.
Core Courses An in-depth analysis of the theories and variables influencing conflict
CMST 6900 Introduction to Graduate Study 1 management, resolution, and negotiation. Includes strategies and skills for
CMST 6957 Organizational Communication Research 3 meditation and arbitration.
CMST 6980 Applied Research Methods 3 Prereq.: CMST 2600.
CMST 6990 Measurement and Analysis 3 CMST 5860 Persuasion and New Media 3 s.h.
ENGL 6943 Technical Communication 3 Introduction to persuasion theory and application of theory to new
communication media.
ENGL 6944 Document Design and Production 3
Prereq.: CMST 2600 and CMST 3700 or graduate status.
MKTG 6943 Consumer & Product Management 2
CMST 5898 Seminar 3 s.h.
MKTG 6975 Applied Marketing Strategy 2
A cooperative exploration of topics in communication studies. May be
MBA 6933 Business Ethics & Social Responsibility 1 repeated up to 6 s.h.
Thesis Option Prereq.: CMST 2600.
Elective Courses CMST 5898M Seminar Global Seminar France 3 s.h.
Select a total of two, 3-credit courses from at least two of the three 6 A cooperative exploration of topics in communication studies. May be
concentration areas repeated up to 6 s.h.
CMST 6970 Internship 3 Prereq.: CMST 2600.
CMST 6995 Thesis 6 CMST 5898N Seminar Communication and Leadership 3 s.h.
Total Semester Hours 36 A cooperative exploration of topics in communication studies. May be
repeated up to 6 s.h.
Non-Thesis Option Prereq.: CMST 2600.

CMST 6900 Introduction to Graduate Study 1 s.h.
COURSE TITLE S.H. Orientation to teaching, learning, and research in the communication discipline
Core Courses for new graduate students.
CMST 6900 Introduction to Graduate Study 1 CMST 6945 Communication for the Classroom Teacher 3 s.h.
CMST 6957 Organizational Communication Research 3 The study of communication theory and practice appropriate for the
CMST 6980 Applied Research Methods 3 prospective classroom teacher. Theories and application exercises focus on
CMST 6990 Measurement and Analysis 3 interpersonal communication, group communication, and classroom speaking.
ENGL 6943 Technical Communication 3 CMST 6950 Computer Mediated Communication Research 3 s.h.
ENGL 6944 Document Design and Production 3 Theory, research, and application of CMC including examination of computer
communication theories and relevant research methodologies, web design
MKTG 6943 Consumer & Product Management 2
theory and critiques, blogging, podcasting, e-mailing, social media, multimedia
MKTG 6975 Applied Marketing Strategy 2 storytelling. Design, implementation, and evaluation of CMC.
MBA 6933 Business Ethics & Social Responsibility 1
Non-Thesis Option
Elective Courses
CMST 6953 Group Dynamics: Theory and Research 3 s.h. 4. Treatment and Rehabilitation: Students plan and implement a
Theory and research of group processes, critical thinking and creativity comprehensive treatment, rehabilitation and/or reconditioning program
strategies, theory of group leadership and teamwork, conflict management and for injuries and illnesses, including long and short-term goals, for optimal
mediation, advanced group decision-making and problem solving, motivational performance and function.
strategies. 5. Organizational and Professional Health and Well-being: Students plan,
CMST 6957 Organizational Communication Research 3 s.h. coordinate and supervise the administrative components of an athletic
Applies theories of organizational communication to a chosen organization. training program, comply with the most current BOC practice standards
Culminates with report and presentation. and state/federal regulations, and develop a commitment to life-long
learning and evidence-based clinical practice
CMST 6970 Internship 3 s.h.
Communication-related work in a non-academic professional setting. The MAT Program at YSU prepares students for entry-level athletic training
Prereq.: Completion of the MA core courses. practice across health care settings involving people of all ages. The program
CMST 6980 Applied Research Methods 3 s.h. is two years with enrollment in five consecutive semesters either with one
Introduction to and application of qualitative research methods relevant to year at the undergraduate level and one year at the graduate level (accelerated
business communication settings. track program) or both years at the graduate level (two-year Graduate School
option).
CMST 6990 Measurement and Analysis 3 s.h.
Research processes using social scientific, quantitative methodologies and YSU AT students are educated in cognitive and psychomotor skills related to
practical experience in conducting research. Essential skill development in recognition, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses involving
research design, measurement, data collection and data analysis. the physically active, as well as risk management, health care administration,
CMST 6991 Communication Problems: Independent Study 3 s.h. pharmacology, diagnostic imaging, and medical ethics and legal issues. In
Individual study and practical application of communication research addition to the coursework, students are required to complete a minimum
principles to various organizational, group and mediated communication number of clinical education hours in a variety of settings.
problems.
CMST 6994 Capstone 3 s.h. Admission Requirements
Applied research paper on a communication topic. Oral presentation required. • Bachelor degree from an accredited institution
For non-thesis option students only. Thesis option students should take • Minimum 3.00 GPA average (based on 4.0 scale) in all coursework taken
CMST 6995: Thesis. for the bachelor degree
Prereq.: Completion of the MA core courses.
• Complete the following prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of “C”:
CMST 6995 Thesis 1-6 s.h. • Sports First Aid & Injury Prevention, 3 s.h.
Research study on an applied communication topic. Oral presentation • Human Anatomy & Physiology I, 4 s.h.
required. Total of 6 s.h. required for the MA thesis option. For thesis option
• Human Anatomy & Physiology II, 4 s.h.
students only. Non-thesis option students should take CMST 6994: Capstone.
Prereq.: Completion of the MA core courses. • General Biology I and Lab, 4 s.h.
• General Chemistry and Lab, 4 s.h.
Master of Athletic Training • Physics and Lab, 4 s.h.

• Kinesiology or Biomechanics, 3 s.h.
Program Director • Exercise Physiology, 3 s.h.
• General Psychology, 3 s.h.
Jessica Wallace, PhD, AT, ATC
307H Beeghly Center • Normal Nutrition, 3 s.h.
(330) 941-2577 • Statistics, 3 s.h.
jwallace02@ysu.edu (eeusip@ysu.edu) th
• Apply by February 15 , - Apply online! (http://cms.ysu.edu/college-
graduate-studies/domestic-admissions)
Program Description • Athletic Training Application Form
The Master of Athletic Training (MAT) degree is offered through the Bitonte • Three Applicant Recommendation Forms (one must be from a faculty
College of Health and Human Services. The professional preparation member)
coursework in this program encompass the professional domains of athletic • A resume or curriculum vitae
training. The overall objectives of the YSU Athletic Training Education Program • Proof of 50hrs of athletic training observation
are to instruct, evaluate, and provide learning-over-time for students in the • A personal statement (2pg maximum) of professional and educational
following professional domains: goals to address the following:
• What are your short- and long-term goals (i.e., education, training,
1. Injury/Illness Prevention and Wellness Protection: Students identify injury,
work setting, etc.)
illness and risk factors associated with participation in sport/physical
activity and implement all components of a comprehensive wellness • Discuss personal and professional influences that led you to want
protection plan and injury prevention program. to become an athletic trainer and graduate student.
2. Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis: Students conduct a thorough initial • Official Academic Transcripts
clinical evaluation of injuries and illnesses commonly sustained by the
athlete/physically active individual and formulate an initial diagnosis of Graduate Faculty
the injury and or illness for the primary purposes of administering care
Sara Michaliszyn, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Chair
or making appropriate referrals to physicians for further diagnosis and
Obesity; diabetes; pregnancy
medical treatment.
3. Immediate and Emergency Care: Students provide appropriate first aid Jennifer Pintar, Ph.D., Professor
and emergency care for acute injuries according to accepted standards
and procedures, including effective communication for appropriate and
efficient referral, evaluation, diagnosis, and follow up care.
70 Master of Athletic Training
Children with autism and the potential of exercise to reduce stereotypical 4. Students will be able to plan and implement a comprehensive treatment,
behaviors; use of strength training to decrease low back pain and improve rehabilitation and/or reconditioning program for injuries and illnesses,
abdominal strength including long and short-term goals, for optimal performance and function.
5. Students will be able to plan, coordinate and supervise the administrative
Jessica Wallace, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
components of an athletic training program, comply with the most current
Sport-related concussion; concussion and reporting behaviors in urban
BOC practice standards and state/federal regulations, and develop a
communities with high school aged athletes; return-to-learn strategies at
commitment to life-long learning and evidence-based clinical practice
school following a concussion; issues of access to health care for concussion
injuries in lower SES communities
Graduate Courses
Year 1 MAT 5865 Functional Human Gross Anatomy 4 s.h.
Fall S.H. The primary tool for learning gross anatomy is the human body. The laboratory
MAT 6900 Basic Athletic Training Laboratory 1 prosections will present a regional approach (e.g., arm region, forearm
region, etc.). General introductory and systemic anatomy topics (e.g.,
MAT 6915 Evaluation and Management of Lower 4
circulatory system, nervous system, etc.) will also be presented to help the
Extremity Injuries
student integrate the regional focus of the course into a broader anatomical
MAT 6910 Clinical Practicum 1 4
perspective. The introductory section of the textbook is a good source of
MAT 5865 Functional Human Gross Anatomy 4 general information on systemic anatomy. Students are advised to read
Semester Hours 13 these chapters as early in the semester as possible, and to refer back to it as
Spring systemic anatomy topics are covered in lecture.
Prereq.: restricted to MAT students, instructor approval.
MAT 6920 Therapeutic Modalities 4
MAT 6925 Evaluation and Management of Upper 4 MAT 5865L Functional Human Gross Anatomy Lab 0 s.h.
Extremity Injuries Functional Human Gross Anatomy Lab.
MAT 6930 Clinical Practicum 2 4 MAT 6900 Basic Athletic Training Laboratory 1 s.h.
MAT 6935 Athletic Training Organization and 3 This laboratory course is an introduction to psychomotor skills associated
Administration with sports and fitness injury recognition, evaluation and management. The
course emphasizes the development of competency in essential entry-level
Semester Hours 15
athletic training skills. Topics include injury and illness assessment skills,
Summer injury prevention techniques, and prophylactic bracing, taping and support
MAT 6905 Psychosocial Aspects of Athletic Injuries 2 techniques.
MAT 6950 Evidence-Based Practice/Research 3 Prereq.: Admitted to the program.
MAT 6965 Advanced Perspectives 2 MAT 6905 Psychosocial Aspects of Athletic Injuries 2 s.h.
Semester Hours 7 This course examines issues related to the psychological impact and
Year 2 sociological factors related to exercise, injury, and illness, inactivity and
rehabilitation following sports injury. Particular emphasis is placed on
Fall
developing strategies for identifying problems, intervening, and making
MAT 6940 Therapeutic Exercise 4 referrals for commonly encountered injuries and illnesses.
MAT 6945 General Medical Conditions 3 Prereq.: Admitted to the program.
MAT 6960 Clinical Practicum 3 4 MAT 6910 Clinical Practicum 1 4 s.h.
MAT 6985 Capstone Project 1 2 Introduction to basic clinical experience working in a CAATE approved setting.
Semester Hours 13 Prereq.: Admitted to the program.
Spring MAT 6915 Evaluation and Management of Lower Extremity Injuries 4 s.h.
MAT 6970 Pharmacology 3 The primary focus is to present a systematic process for accurately evaluating
lower extremity musculoskeletal injuries and illnesses commonly seen in
MAT 6975 Advanced Seminar 3
the physically active population. This course focuses on the athletic training
MAT 6980 Clinical Practicum 4 4
competencies and proficiencies associated with lower extremity injury
MAT 6990 Capstone Project 2 2 assessment and evaluation, risk management and injury prevention, and the
Semester Hours 12 acute care of injuries and illnesses.
Prereq.: Admitted to the program.
MAT 6920 Therapeutic Modalities 4 s.h.
Learning Outcomes This course focuses on the use of therapeutic modalities in the treatment and
rehabilitation of the injured athlete. The course will present the physiological
1. Students will be able to identify injury, illness and risk factors associated and mechanical modalities. Students will investigate the current literature on
with participation in sport/physical activity and implement all components the safe and effective application of various modalities and their appropriate
of a comprehensive wellness protection plan and injury prevention integration into a well-designed rehabilitation program.
program. Prereq.: MAT 6900.
2. Students will be able to conduct a thorough initial clinical evaluation of
MAT 6925 Evaluation and Management of Upper Extremity Injuries 4 s.h.
injuries and illnesses commonly sustained by the athlete/physically active
This course is designed to continue with the development of the injury
individual and formulate an initial diagnosis of the injury and or illness for
evaluation process, injury mechanisms associated with common sports
the primary purposes of administering care or making appropriate referrals
injuries, and increased recognition of pathologies associated with a physically
to physicians for further diagnosis and medical treatment.
active population. Instruction and experience are directed toward the athletic
3. Students will be able to provide appropriate first aid and emergency training and competencies and proficiencies associated with the upper
care for acute injuries according to accepted standards and procedures, extremity, hear, and neck recognition, assessment, and evaluation, risk
including effective communication for appropriate and efficient referral, management and injury prevention and implications for acute care.
evaluation, diagnosis, and follow up care. Prereq.: MAT 6915.
MAT 6930 Clinical Practicum 2 4 s.h. MAT 6980 Clinical Practicum 4 4 s.h.

Involves both a clinical education experience which provides for integration Involves both a clinical education experience which provides for integration
of athletic training psychomotor, cognitive, and affective skills, and clinical of athletic training psychomotor, cognitive, and affective skills, and clinical
proficiencies; and field experience providing informal learning and practice proficiencies; and field experiences providing informal learning and practice
and application of clinical proficiencies in a clinical environment under the and application of clinical proficiencies in a clinical environment under the
supervision of an approved instructor. supervision for an approved instructor. Athletic training students are required
Prereq.: MAT 6910. to be involved in clinical education and field experiences in order to gain entry-
level proficiencies in the profession.
MAT 6935 Athletic Training Organization and Administration 3 s.h.
Prereq.: MAT 6960.
This course is a requirement for students in athletic training. It deals primarily
with the administrative competencies necessary to accomplish the successful MAT 6985 Capstone Project 1 2 s.h.
day-to-day operation of an athletic training program and facility. This course will develop skills and a knowledge base that will aid the student
Prereq.: MAT 6900, MAT 6910. while conducting and critically reviewing research in athletic training.
Coursework will address the design of research in athletic training. The
MAT 6940 Therapeutic Exercise 4 s.h.
importance of pursuing quality research in athletic training will be stressed
A study of the indications, contraindications, physiological effects, special
and the procedures necessary to complete this process will be presented.
programs, and resistance methods that are used in the prevention and
Prereq.: MAT 6930 and MAT 6935.
rehabilitation of athletic injuries. The focus of this course is to develop the
cognitive competencies necessary for the safe, effective, and evidenced-based MAT 6990 Capstone Project 2 2 s.h.
application of therapeutic rehabilitation techniques in a physically active Coursework will focus on developing the skills needed to critically synthesize
patient population. material with accepted practice, and prepare professional presentations
Prereq.: MAT 6920, MAT 6925. using acquired data and an appropriate statistical analysis. The importance
of pursuing quality research in athletic training will be stressed and the
MAT 6945 General Medical Conditions 3 s.h.
procedures necessary to complete this process will be presented.
Many conditions that beset athletes, performers, and other patients and not
Prereq.: MAT 6950, MAT 6985.
musculoskeletal in nature. The athletic trainer must be cognizant of these
- and well versed in their diagnosis and management - in order to be fully
equipped to administer proper and comprehensive healthcare.
Prereq.: MAT 6925.
Master of Business Administration
MAT 6950 Evidence-Based Practice/Research 3 s.h. Program Director
This course will introduce the research process in athletic training. Coursework Dr. Patrick J. Bateman
will address the conception and methodological procedures of designing 3355 Williamson Hall
and pursuing research. The importance of pursuing quality research will (330) 941-3524
be stressed and the procedures necessary to complete this process will be pjbateman@ysu.edu
presented. Students will develop skills and a knowledge base that will aid them
while conducting and critically reviewing research.
Prereq.: MAT 6930. M.B.A. Coordinator
Monique Bradford
MAT 6960 Clinical Practicum 3 4 s.h.
1120 Williamson Hall
Involves both a clinical education experience which provides for integration
(330) 941-3069
of athletic training psychomotor, cognitive, and affective skills, and clinical
mrbradford@ysu.edu
proficiencies; and field experiences providing informal learning and practice
and application of clinical proficiencies in a clinical environment under the
supervision of an approved instructor. Program Description
Prereq.: MAT 6930. The Master of Business Administration program is designed primarily to
MAT 6965 Advanced Perspectives 2 s.h. prepare individuals for increasing levels of managerial responsibilities and
. executive positions. The program provides qualified individuals with a working-
Prereq.: MAT 6945. knowledge of accounting, finance, management, and marketing, as well as
their interrelationships and applications. Through immersion in real-world
MAT 6970 Pharmacology 3 s.h.
problems and leadership practice, individuals develop the skills and confidence
This course serves as an introduction to pharmacology for students pursuing
to face challenges in any functional area. M.B.A. graduates are educated to
careers in Athletic Training. The molecular world of pharmaceutical processes
be capable of identifying complex problems, conducting critical analyses, and
and cellular biochemical determinants of therapeutic interventions will be
making informed and ethical decisions in the dynamic global environment.
explored. An understanding of the fundamental principles of therapies for
various conditions will be discussed. Constraints placed on athletes in the
performance environment, and correct protocols with medication management Accreditation
for athletes will be discussed. The Master of Business Administration program is fully accredited by the
Prereq.: MAT 6945, MAT 6950. Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International.
MAT 6975 Advanced Seminar 3 s.h. Fewer than one-third of the 1200 business schools in the United States have
This course is designed to explore the identification and treatment of athletic earned this prestigious accreditation.
injuries. The information and skills are intended for those students with
relatively high level of sophistication in sports medicine. This course is a
writing intensive and research orientated upper division course.
In addition to the minimum requirements for admission to the YSU College
Prereq.: MAT 6935, MAT 6950.
of Graduate Studies, regular admission to the MBA program is based on a
determination of the applicant’s readiness. This determination incorporates
applicant’s:
1. years of relevant, full-time, managerial and/or professional work

1
experience ,
72 Master of Business Administration
2. cumulative GPA, and Practice-based case studies; public pensions

3. if needed, cumulative score on the Graduate Management Admission Test
Doori Song, Ph.D., Associate Professor
(GMAT) or its Graduate Record Examination (GRE) equivalence.
Advertising effect; consumer motivation; information processing; emerging
These factors are weighted in the calculation of a Readiness Index Score (RIS), media
which is the sum of:
Emre Ulusoy, Ph.D., Associate Professor
1 Contemporary consumption; consumer sociology
1. Years Full-Time Managerial and/or Professional Work Experience x 100
2. Cumulative GPA x 200
Ying Wang, Ph.D., Associate Professor
3. GMAT or GRE equivalent Score (if needed) Integrated marketing communication; brand communication; international
marketing; e-marketing
Admission decisions are based on this score. Applicants with a Readiness
Index Score of: The MBA program is designed around the development of individuals to
become better managers and executives through developing capabilities that
• 1200 and above: admitted into the MBA program with regular status
allow them to be better decision makers, leaders, managers, and strategic
• 1050 to 1199 (or GPA below 2.7): personal interview and additional thinkers.
information may be requested by MBA admissions. Admission decision
could result in regular admission, provisional admission, or not admitted. COURSE TITLE S.H.
• Below 1050: not admitted to MBA program Capabilities
Decision Making
Graduate Faculty FIN 6902 Financial Accounting and Finance for Decision Making 2
Rebecca Lee Badawy, Ph.D., Assistant Professor FIN 6912 Financial Statement Analysis 2
Identity; imposter phenomenon; person-environment fit; leadership; social FIN 6923 Corporate Financial Management 2
influence
ACCT 6922 Accounting for Managerial Decisions 2
Patrick J. Bateman, Ph.D., Professor MGT 6926 Business Analytics 2
Social media; privacy and publicness on the Internet; E-commerce; online Business Leadership
communities; social and immersive computing environments (e.g., virtual MGT 6930 Managing and Leading in Organizations 2
worlds); computer mediated communication; business use of information
MBA 6931 Professional Communication 1-2
systems
Managing
Huaiyu (Peter) Chen, Ph.D., Associate Professor MGT 6941 Managing Organizational Talent 2
Equity market; abnormal return MKTG 6943 Consumer & Product Management 2
MGT 6944 Managing Business Processes 2
Ramesh Dangol, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Strategic management; dynamic capabilities; entrepreneurial opportunity MGT 6947 Managing Information & Technology 2
recognition; firm failures MGT 6948 Project Management 2
Strategic Thinking
Rangamohan V. Eunni, D.B.A., Professor, Chair
MBA 6911 Integrated Business Solutions 2
Strategic management; international strategy; emerging markets
MBA 6970 Global Business 2
Kendra Fowler, Ph.D., Associate Professor MKTG 6975 Applied Marketing Strategy 2
Services marketing; retailing 1
MGT 6975 Strategic Management 2
1
Guohong (Helen) Han-Haas, Ph.D., Associate Professor MGT 6976 Strategic Consulting Project 2
Leadership and diversity; employee attitudes and team development; social MBA 6977 Comprehensive Business Analysis 1-2
network and multilevel studies Specialization, Concentration, Electives
A minimum of 4 s.h. of elective course must also be taken 4
Deepa Gopal Iyer, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Open innovation; complexity in IS; IS design; requirements engineering; big Total Semester Hours 38-40
data; IS security
1
All applicants must submit a resume providing detail of their work
Birsen Karpak, D.B.A., Professor experience. The resume will be reviewed to evaluate the relevance of full-
Management science; operations management time, managerial and/or professional work experience. Applicants are
automatically admitted into the MBA program with regular status if they
Bruce Keillor, Ph.D., Professor, Chair have earned a: terminal degree (PhD, MD, or JD) in any discipline, or a
Marketing strategy; firm-level political strategy; cross-cultural marketing master’s degree for an accredited U.S. college or university.
Anthony J. Kos, Ph.D., Professor
Organizational behavior; human resource management; strategic management Learning Outcomes
The Williamson MBA prepares our graduates to be successful:
Karin A. Petruska, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Financial accounting and reporting; international accounting; earnings quality • Decision Makers, skilled at utilizing analytical abilities to interpret
and disclosure; analyst following; forensic accounting information, diagnose business problems, and evaluate value creating
solutions.
Christina Saenger, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Consumer behavior; social media; identity; branding • Managers, proficient at effectively communicating (both verbal and
written) analyses and recommendations, based on their knowledge of core
Jeremy T. Schwartz, Ph.D., Assistant Professor business processes, issues, and environments.
• Strategic Thinkers, adept at formulating solutions, and making FIN 6939 Multinational Accounting and Finance 3 s.h.
recommendations, that address complex business problems and A cross-functional examination of selected topics in international accounting
capitalize on new opportunities. and finance with emphasis on developing research and problem-solving skills.
• Leaders, capable of directing, and working with, teams to achieve business Cases will be presented that teach the strategy and tactics of multinational
objectives. corporate reporting and financial management.
Prereq.: FIN 6923.
Graduate Courses FIN 6945 Business Valuation 3 s.h.

A study of business valuation techniques currently used in valuing publicly
BUS 6920 Global Business Environment 3 s.h. traded and private equity.
The environments and operating issues affecting firms doing business in the Prereq.: "C" or better in FIN 3720 or FIN 6900.
global arena. Economic, cultural, political, legal, and competitive environments
are covered, along with the global management of functional areas including FIN 6953 Advanced Financial Analysis 3 s.h.
finance, marketing, operations, and human resources.h. Applications of financial analysis to business consulting. Includes case
Prereq.: Completion of all level I MBA coursework, MGT 6921, MKTG 6942, FIN studies and practical implementation strategies.
6921. Prereq.: FIN 6923.
Cross listed with FIN 6920 and MKTG 6920 3 s. FIN 6968 Special Topics in Finance 1-3 s.h.
BUS 6940 Data Analytics and Data Management 3 s.h. Topics may vary from semester to semester and will be announced with
Course emphasis is on knowledge and skills required by accountants and prerequisites and hours. May be repeated.
managers to collect, manage, analyze extremely large volumes of data in FIN 6970 Seminar in Finance 3 s.h.
various formats from numerous sources. Focus will be given to results Specific topics selected by the staff from timely and controversial work
that management of data brings to an organization. It will cover a broad published in the field.
spectrum of topics chosen from the following: predictive analytics, enterprise Prereq.: All core courses, plus at least six hours (6900-level) in the finance
architecture, security, knowledge through data discovery, data visualization, concentration, or permission of instructor.
ethics data quality, advanced data modeling. It will include hands-on use
FIN 6996 Research Problems 1-4 s.h.
of available software found in industry practices, with an emphasis on
Special research project under the supervision of a graduate faculty member.
spreadsheets.
FIN 6900 Financial Accounting and Finance for Decision Making 4 s.h. project.
A survey of the fundamental concepts of financial accounting employed by Prereq.: Fifteen hours of level II MBA coursework or permission of MBA
general managers. Additionally, a survey of the concepts, principles, and director.
practices of financial management used by general managers and the links
MBA 6911 Integrated Business Solutions 2 s.h.
between the two types of information. Permit required.
Become a successful manager or executive, requires one to be adept at:
FIN 6902 Financial Accounting and Finance for Decision Making 1-2 s.h. identify/define a business problem, generating appropriate solutions,
Participants be able to utilize foundational concepts of accounting and finance evaluating solutions, and selecting an appropriate solution, given their
so they are able to use financial statements to determine the condition of a understanding of the problem and the dynamics of a business and the
business. Further, participants will learn how to utilize key financial ratios, environment in which it operates. In this course you will learn concepts and
which capture key elements of a firm's performance, to be better positioned to techniques that will privde a strong foundation and developing these abilities.
make more informed decisions. Program - MBA or General Business.
Prereq.: Graduate standing. Prereq.: Graduate standing.
FIN 6910 Business Internship 1-3 s.h. MBA 6931 Professional Communication 1-2 s.h.
Provides graduate students the opportunity to relate theory to practice through Effective communication is a critical component for success in the workplace.
on-the-job work experience with a participating organization. The internship Participants will learn to design effective messages, both written and oral, for a
will serve as an elective MBA course. variety of business audiences and environments. Additionally, participants will
Prereq.: Completion of level I MBA coursework and six semester hours of level be able to manage other issues relevant to business communication, such as
II MBA coursework. reputation management, employee communication and crisis management.
FIN 6912 Financial Statement Analysis 2 s.h. Prereq.: Graduate standing.
Financial numbers can provide great insight to help guide and inform MBA 6932 Professionalism & Career Management 1 s.h.
decisions. Participants will learn to use concepts and techniques of financial Participants will learn how to effectively present themselves in the workplace
analysis to analyze reports and mini-cases of real companies to determine and position themselves for new opportunities - either through advancement
their financial health. Major topics include the analysis of the income or with a new organization. Participants will be able to analyze career choices
statement, cash flow statement, balance sheet, and detailed examination of through a focus on assessments and experiences, engage in more effective
various financial ratios and their significance. job search to find a career that reflects their values, skills and interests.
Prereq.: Graduate standing and FIN 6902. Prereq.: Graduate standing.
FIN 6923 Corporate Financial Management 2 s.h. MBA 6933 Business Ethics and Social Responsibility 2 s.h.
Participants will develop a working knowledge of corporate financial issues Today, businesses must operate in increasingly complex environments,
and apply analytical tools to make better corporate financial decisions. requiring their leaders to make decisions with considerations other than just
Participants will be capable of making decisions relating to capital budgeting, 'the bottom line.' Participants will be able to better understand their personal
capital structure, dividend policy, acquisitions and buyouts in order to and social responsibilities as business managers. In addition, participants
maximize firm, shareholder and investor value. will be equipped to not only recognize ethical issues, but to react to them by
Prereq.: FIN 6902. applying ethical decision-making models.
FIN 6924 Securities Analysis 3 s.h. Prereq.: Graduate standing.
The major emphasis will be an in-depth, fundamental analysis of the
investment merits of the common stock of a firm. This study will be
accomplished by applying the appropriate analytical principles and valuation
techniques to the firm's financial statements. A research paper will be required.
Prereq.: FIN 6923.
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MBA 6970 Global Business 2 s.h. MGT 6945 Business Process Integration 2 s.h.

Economic, cultural, political and legal differences across countries create This course examines the forces driving enterprise integration as well as
unique challenges in today's global business landscape. To become more the management decisions associated with the design and implementation
effective managers in this global arena, participants will examine how these of enterprise systems. Students successfully completing this course will
issues impact the management of finance, marketing, operations and human have a thorough understanding of enterprise integration as well as practical
resources. experience configuring and using SAP/ERP, the leading enterprise resource
Prereq.: Graduate standing. planning system.
Prereq.: FIN 6902.
MBA 6977 Comprehensive Business Analysis 1-2 s.h.
To demonstrate a mastery of core business concepts learned throughout the MGT 6946 Supply Chain Management 2 s.h.
MBA, participants will utilize knowledge and capabilities gained throughout the This course covers a number of supply-chain related topics including:
program to analyze, synthesize and present recommendations in the areas of: Inventory Models (consumption-based planning), Advanced Purchasing
managing, decision making, leadershio, and strategic thinking. exercises, MRP, and Repetitive Manufacturing.
Prereq.: MGT 6975 or concurrent. Prereq.: MGT 6944.
MGT 5835 Systems Analysis and Design 3 s.h. MGT 6947 Managing Information & Technology 2 s.h.
Information systems and system development life cycle (SDLC) sizing tools Information and technology are indispensable tools for creating business
and techniques used to document an information system. efficiencies, serving customers, and generating business opportunities. With
Prereq.: MGT 3761 AND 2.5 GPA. these outcomes in focus, participants will develop capabilities that allow them
to better manage the design, implementation, and utilization of information
MGT 5845 Work in America 3 s.h.
systems to create organizational value.
Examines the changing characteristics, expectations, and representations of
work in America. Includes the exploration of demographic, historic, economic,
technological, sociological, religious, ethical, popular, and poetic perspectives MGT 6948 Project Management 2 s.h.
on work. Participants will develop core-capabilities of a project manager, including the
Prereq.: MGT 3715 or Junior standing and 6 s.h. of GER approved SI courses. ability to plan, schedule, control, allocate resources, and assess performance
of organizational projects. By focusing on work breakdown structures,
MGT 5865 Database Management Systems 3 s.h.
scheduling, PERT/CPM, controlling and managing costs, project termination,
Design and management of organizational data resources. Database issues
and risk management, participants will obtain a working-knowledge of fulfilling
include design, definition, creation, documentation update, maintenance,
the role of project manager.
revision, selection, acquisition, and use. The implementation of the
hierarchical, network, and relational models with emphasis on business
applications. MGT 6954 International Management 3 s.h.
Prereq.: MGT 3761 and 2.5 GPA. Planning, organizing, and control within the context of a multinational
corporation, with emphasis upon problems of adaptation to different
MGT 6910 Business Internship 1-3 s.h.
sociological, cultural, legal, political, and economic environmental
Provides graduate students the opportunity to relate theory to practice through
characteristics.
on-the-job work experience with a participating organization. The internship
Prereq.: MGT 6961, plus six semester hours of level II MBA coursework.
will serve as an elective MBA course.
Prereq.: Completion of level I MBA coursework and six semester hours of level MGT 6958 Managing in Emerging Economies 3 s.h.
II MBA coursework. This course focuses on the macro and competitive environments in selected
emerging markets, the unique institutional and regulatory factors influencing
MGT 6926 Business Analytics 2 s.h.
in these markets, and the strategic and operational approaches required to
Application of computer-based, mathematical modeling techniques to support
succeed in these markets.
managerial decision making, with emphasis on problem formation, sensitivity
Prereq.: Completion of level I MBA coursework and 6 hours of level II MBA
analysis, and other aspects of model interpretation.
coursework.
Prereq.: Graduate Standing 2 s.h.,
MGT 6960 Strategic Issues Facing Multinational Enterprises in the 21st
MGT 6930 Managing and Leading in Organizations 2 s.h.
Century 3 s.h.
Participants will learn principle techniques and develop capabilities to allow
This course focuses on strategic issues facing multinational enterprises
them to become better managers. Key to this ability of being a strong manager
to enable students to gain insight into a range of conceptual models and
and leader is an understanding of the interrelationship of organizational
empirical methodologies in the field of global strategic management and to
functions embodied through organization design, enhancing employee
apply these concepts and models in the analysis of practical case situations.
productivity, communication, authority-power relationships, group behavior,
Prereq.: MBA 6970.
and leading organizational change.
Prereq.: Graduate standing. MGT 6968 Special Topics in Management 1-3 s.h.
Topics may vary from semester to semester and will be announced along with
MGT 6941 Managing Organizational Talent 2 s.h.
The study of individual and group motivation theories as applied to
organizations with the intention of extracting optimum performance. Topics MGT 6968U Special Topics in Management Certified Associate in Project
include strategic human resource management, recruitment, selection, Management 1-3 s.h.
employee testing, performance appraisal, and the design of appropriate reward Topics may vary from semester to semester and will be announced along with
systems. prerequisites and hours. May be repeated.
MGT 6970 Entrepreneurship 3 s.h.
MGT 6944 Managing Business Processes 2 s.h. An in-depth analysis of the elements of entrepreneurship, the process of
Participants will learn techniques and develop capabilities that will facilitate planning and starting a business, the cross-functional skills required to
the management of business processes through the examination of product manage a successful start-up, and the special circumstances of small
design and selection, plant layout, aggregated planning, scheduling and quality business management.
control. Prereq.: Six semester hours of level II MBA coursework.
Prereq.: MGT 6926.
MGT 6975 Strategic Management 2 s.h. MKTG 6996 Research Problems 1-5 s.h.

With an emphasis on problems of executive management, decision making, Special research project under the supervision of a graduate faculty member.
and administrative action, participants will develop strategic thinking Credit will be determined in each case in light of the nature and extent of the
capabilities through an examination of the design, implementation, and project.
evaluation of business strategy and policy. Must be taken concurrently with Prereq.: Fifteen hours of level II MBA coursework or permission of MBA
MGT 6976. Minimum 3.0 GPA. director.
Prereq.: FIN 6923, MGT 6930, MGT 6944, MKTG 6944.
MGT 6976 Strategic Consulting Project 2 s.h. Master of Computing and Information
Systems
An applied learning experience in which participants utilize knowledge and
capabilities gained throughout the MBA program to engage in collaborative
consultation with a business. The focus is on the development of strategic
recommendations that will assist the client organization in addressing existing
and emerging challenges.
Program Director
Dr. Alina Lazar
Prereq.: Must be taken concurrently with MGT 6975.
307C Meshel Hall
MGT 6996 Research Problems 1-3 s.h. (330) 941-2981
Special research project under the supervision of a graduate faculty member. alazar@ysu.edu
project.
Prereq.: Fifteen hours of level II MBA courses or permission of MBA director.
Program Description
The Master of Computing and Information Systems is designed to emphasize
MKTG 6910 Business Internship 1-3 s.h.
important applied areas of computing, providing background in the overall
Provides graduate students the opportunity to relate theory to practice through
structure of information systems, in-depth knowledge in vital areas, such
on-the-job work experience with a participating organization. The internship
as databases and networking, and opportunities to learn a variety of other
will serve as an elective MBA course.
important, emergent, and current areas of computing, such as web design,
Prereq.: Completion of level I MBA coursework and six semester hours of level
application development, and computer security.
II MBA coursework.
MKTG 6943 Consumer & Product Management 2 s.h. The program is designed to serve students with some background in
An applied examination of marketing as a business process by which products computing (possibly work related) but who need additional deeper, more
are matched with markets and through which transfers of ownership are comprehensive, or more up-to-date knowledge of computing/information
affected. systems in order to make career advancements or to better utilize the
Prereq.: Graduate standing. technology that they are required to use on a daily basis.
MKTG 6948 Global Marketing Communication 2 s.h. Like most applications of information systems, the program is also
The course explores how culture and globalization impact marketing and interdisciplinary in nature to allow students with a background in areas other
communication activities of companies operating in multiple markets or than information systems to learn how to apply information systems to those
multinational companies entering or operating in countries outside their home areas. A number of interdisciplinary courses are supported, and students may
market. Provide extensive understanding of the issues and challenges in take elective courses outside of the department.
marketing communication through a global perspective.
Prereq.: MKTG 3703 or MKTG 6975.
MKTG 6949 International Marketing Management 3 s.h.
In addition to the minimum College of Graduate Studies admission require-
The functions, problems, and decision-making processes of marketing
ments, students must also have previous courses in or the equivalent of:
executives in business organizations involved in foreign markets are studied.
Students are given the opportunity to develop foreign market evaluations
COURSE TITLE S.H.
applying classroom knowledge to practical decision problems. Involvement of
the student on an individual basis is stressed. CSIS 1590 Survey of Computer Science and Information Systems 3
Prereq.: MKTG 6975. (or equivalent of information systems courses)
CSIS 2610 Programming and Problem-Solving (or equivalent of 4
MKTG 6951 Export Strategy 3 s.h.
computer programming)
The student will learn how to manage and operate an export-based business.
The focus will be on identifying local products, local companies, and an CSIS 3700 Data Structures and Objects (or equivalent of 4
international opportunity to export by researching a specific market and computer programming)
working directly a with local firm. CSIS 3722 Development of Databases (or equivalent of 3
databases courses)
MKTG 6968 Special Topics in Marketing 1-3 s.h.
Topics may vary from semester to semester and will be announced along with CSIS 3723 Networking Concepts and Administration (or 3
prerequisites and hours. Course may be repeated. equivalent of networking courses)
or CSIS 3782 Cisco Networking Academy 1
MKTG 6968N Selected Topics Customer Analytics 1-3 s.h.
Topics may vary from semester to semester and will be announced along with INFO 3704 Business Communication (or equivalent of technical 3
prerequisites and hours. Course may be repeated. communication skills courses)
MKTG 6975 Applied Marketing Strategy 2 s.h. Equivalent employment-related experience may be substituted for some of
Through applied learning experiences, students develop abilities to analyze these requirements. The experience must be described in detail and reliably
markets, plan, design and implement effective marketing strategies in the documented (in a letter of recommendation from an employer, for example).
areas of product, promotion, pricing, and distribution. Emphasis is on the
integration of the marketing function with other business activities. Students are also required to submit a résumé, a written statement describing
Prereq.: MKTG 6943. their past experience in computing/information systems (both employment
and academic), and their reasons and goals for applying to the program. The
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Graduate Record Examination (general test) is also required and students CSCI 6950 Advanced Database Design and Administration 3
must obtain an acceptable score. CSCI 6997 Seminar in Computer and Information Systems (take 1
in the first semester if possible but no later than the
Students not satisfying all admission requirements may be admitted with
second semester)
provisional status subject to the approval of the graduate program director and
the graduate dean. Such students will generally be required to take specified Select one of the following: 3
undergraduate and/or foundation courses, which will not count toward the CSCI 6921 Strategic Project and Change Planning
master’s degree. CSCI 6940 Advanced Network Design and Administration
CSCI 6951 Data Warehousing and Data Mining
Graduate Faculty Electives
Abdurrahman Arslanyilmaz, Ph.D., Associate Professor Select a minimum of 18 s.h. of electives consisting of approved graduate 18
Computer-based learning design; hazard detection in traffic simulation; and/or swing courses. Up to 9 s.h. may be taken in departments other
computer-based and case-based learning than Computer Science and Information Systems.
Capstone Project
Coskun Bayrak, Ph.D., Professor, Chair
This project is meant to explore and apply some area of computing and
Software engineering, soft computing, Health Informatics
information systems and is subject to the approval of the major advisor.
Alina Lazar, Ph.D., Professor CSCI 6990 Computer Science Project 3
Applied machine learning; database mining; agent-based simulations, and Total Semester Hours 34
parallel programming
The student’s course of study will be determined in conjunction with the
John R. Sullins, Ph.D., Associate Professor
student’s major advisor and, possibly, with an advisor from outside of the
Artificial intelligence; game design; neural networks and expert systems
department, particularly if the student is interested in applying information
Feng Yu, Ph.D., Associate Professor systems to some other area. This course of study will be based on the
NoSQL databases; big data systems; cloud computing student’s area of specialization, background interests, and career interests.
It may also include graduate courses from other areas where appropriate. A
Yong Zhang, Ph.D., Associate Professor cohesive individual curriculum program of approved elective courses will be
Computer vision; image processing; biometrics; object detection and developed in conjunction with the student’s major advisor after nine semester
recognition; medical imaging hours of core courses have been completed. Prior approval to carry more than
12 credit hours in any one semester must be obtained from the student’s major
A minimum of 34 approved semester hours of credit (at least half of which advisor and the Dean of Graduate Studies.
must be at the 6900 level) is required for the Master of Computing and
Information Systems.
Learning Outcomes
Thesis Option The Master of Computing and Information systems program provides
preparation for students to
COURSE TITLE S.H.
• design a large-scale information system to meet the goals of an
Core
organization, encompassing software, databases, networks, and people.
At least half of the semester hours must be at the 6900 level
• analyze the design, implementation, and maintenance of databases within
CSCI 6901 Principles of Computer Programming 3 a large organization.
CSCI 6920 Theory and Practice of Information Systems 3 • compile knowledge in crucial are as of information systems, such as data
CSCI 6950 Advanced Database Design and Administration 3 mining, advanced network design , and project management.
CSCI 6997 Seminar in Computer and Information Systems (take 1 • design components and evaluate decisions related to information systems
in the first semester if possible but no later than the that interact with the outside world, including networking, security, and
second semester) client-server web design
Select one of the following: 3 • design, and implement a significant component of a large-scale
CSCI 6921 Strategic Project and Change Planning information system
CSCI 6940 Advanced Network Design and Administration
CSCI 6951 Data Warehousing and Data Mining Graduate Courses
Electives CSCI 5801 Software Engineering 3 s.h.
Select a minimum of 15 s.h. of electives consisting of approved graduate 15 Developing and maintaining complex software systems. Process and life-cycle
and/or swing courses. Up to 9 s.h. may be taken in departments other models, and tools for software development (such as CASE). Specification
than Computer Science and Information Systems. methods, prototyping, validation and verification strategies, and version
Thesis maintenance. Management of the system development process. A group
project is required.
CSCI 6999 Thesis 6
Prereq.: CSIS 3701.
CSCI 5802 Software Tools and Practices 3 s.h.
A course that focuses on the different tools and techniques that software
Non-Thesis Option engineers typically use while developing software. Topics include current
software engineering tools and practices, software testing, software
COURSE TITLE S.H.
architecture, version control systems, build and make systems, debuggers,
Core
static analysis tools, dynamic analysis tools, and design patterns. Students
At least half of the semester hours must be at the 6900 level gain experience in multiple environments (Windows and a UNIX-based
CSCI 6901 Principles of Computer Programming 3 environment).
CSCI 6920 Theory and Practice of Information Systems 3 Prereq.: Junior standing and CSIS 3700 or CSCI 6901.
CSCI 5806 Operating Systems 3 s.h. CSCI 5895 Special Topics 2-4 s.h.

Study of the various components of operating systems including kernels and A study of special topics in computer science. Subject matter and credit
monitors, currency and parallel processing, processor management, storage hours will be announced in advance. May be repeated multiple times if topic is
management, device management, I/O processing and file management. different.
Prereq.: CSIS 3700 and CSIS 3740. Prereq.: At least 3 s.h. of upper-division departmental courses, and permission
of chair.
CSCI 5807 Compiler Design 3 s.h.
Study of compiler design and construction, including context-free languages, CSCI 5895T Special Topics Introduction to the Theoretical Foundation of
lexical analysis, parsing, code generation and optimization. Social Networking 2-4 s.h.
Prereq.: CSIS 3700 and CSIS 3740, CSCI 3710. A study of special topics in computer science. Subject matter and credit
hours will be announced in advance. May be repeated multiple times if topic is
CSCI 5814 Computer Architecture 3 s.h.
different.
Study of high-performance sequential computer architecture. Topics include
Prereq.: At least 3 s.h. of upper-division departmental courses, and permission
performance evaluation, instruction set design, processor implementation
of chair.
techniques, pipelining, vector processing, memory hierarchy design, and
parallel architecture. CSCI 6900 Computing Information System Workshop 1-3 s.h.
Prereq.: CSIS 3700 and CSIS 3740. Intensive study and activity in a topic related to computing and information
systems. May be repeated. Grading is S/U.
CSCI 5820 Simulation 3 s.h.
Prereq.: permission of graduate coordinator.
Methods for modeling discrete event systems by algorithmic approaches
using simulation languages. CSCI 6901 Principles of Computer Programming 3 s.h.
Prereq.: CSIS 3700 and STAT 3743. Significant features of several computer programming languages to fit the
needs of graduate students with no previous computer science experience.
CSCI 5822 Database Design and Information Retrieval 3 s.h.
Programming techniques and problem analysis. Students will do programming
Study of physical database storage, relational and object data modeling,
projects appropriate for their needs.
logical database design (normalization process), and structural query
languages. CSCI 6905 Information Structures 3 s.h.
Prereq.: CSIS 3700 and CSCI 3710. Basic concepts of information: modeling structures, machine level
implementation, storage management, programming, language
CSCI 5823 Communication Networks 3 s.h.
implementation, run-time structures, sorting, and searching.
Study of network structures and topologies, international standards, models,
Prereq.: CSCI 3710 and CSIS 3740, or permission of chair.
communication media and protocols, hardware and software.
Prereq.: CSIS 3700 and either CSIS 3723 or CSIS 3740. CSCI 6910 Computer Software Systems 3 s.h.
Classes of software systems, system structures, systems operations.
CSCI 5835 Artificial Intelligence 3 s.h.
Resource management routines. Software design.
Study of the theory and applications of intelligent systems. Topics may include
Prereq.: CSCI 6905 or equivalent.
general problem-solving techniques, knowledge representation and expert
systems, vision and perception, and natural language processing. AI systems CSCI 6915 Computer Organization Architecture 3 s.h.
and languages. Organization and architectural design of the subsystems and major functional
Prereq.: CSIS 3700 or CSIS 3701. units of modern digital computers and their interconnections.
Prereq.: CSCI 6905 or equivalent.
CSCI 5840 Theory of Finite Automata 3 s.h.
The structural and behavioral aspects of finite automata. CSCI 6920 Theory and Practice of Information Systems 3 s.h.
Prereq.: CSCI 3710 and MATH 3720. A study of the relationship of information systems to individuals,
organizations, and society. A detailed study of the principles, methodologies,
CSCI 5857 Encoding and Encryption 3 s.h.
and issues associated with designing, implementing, and administering
Securing computer and information systems through encoding and/or
information systems as a resource in a networked, data-driven organization.
encryption. Private and public cryptographic methods, digital certificates and
Prereq.: CSIS 3722 and CSIS 3723.
signatures, cryptovariable techniques, key management, and database security
issues. CSCI 6921 Strategic Project and Change Planning 3 s.h.
Prereq.: CSIS 2605 or CSIS 2610; MATH 1513 or MATH 1552 or Math Information technology control, including organizational effects through
Placement Test of 4 or 40 or higher; and at least 3 s.h. of upper-division methods, control techniques, and project tools. Cases provide domestic and
departmental courses. international experience via initialization, planning, execution, tracking, and
risk assessment. Time, reporting, resources, project relevance, organizational
CSCI 5860 Programming Language Structures 3 s.h.
impact, and operational consistency are addressed through anticipatory,
Systematic approach to the study of the structures of programming
reactive, and crisis approaches.
languages. Formal descriptions, syntax, semantics and technical
Prereq.: CSCI 6920.
characteristics.
Prereq.: CSIS 3701 and CSCI 3710. CSCI 6930 Formal Languages and Syntactic Analysis 3 s.h.
Study of formal languages, especially context-free languages, and their
CSCI 5870 Data Structures and Algorithms 3 s.h.
applications to parsing and syntactic analysis.
Study and application of analysis and design techniques to nonnumerical
Prereq.: CSCI 3710 or CSCI 6905.
algorithms. Topics selected from algorithms acting on sets, trees, graphs;
memory management; notions of complexity and related areas. CSCI 6940 Advanced Network Design and Administration 3 s.h.
Prereq.: CSIS 3700 and CSCI 3710. Advanced network design, implementation, and administration. Topics include
infrastructure and architecture, VLSM, logical and physical designs, security
CSCI 5881 Microcomputer System Architecture 3 s.h.
issues, voice over IP, client/server networks, and VLANs.
State-of-the-art course on microcomputer architecture. Topics include
Prereq.: CSIS 3723 or CSIS 3783.
introduction to microcomputer systems, 16 and 32 bit microprocessors,
direct memory access and other I/O transfer schemes, architecture of I/O
processors, introduction to computer communications.
Prereq.: CSIS 3740 and CSCI 3780.
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CSCI 6950 Advanced Database Design and Administration 3 s.h. CSCI 6997 Seminar in Computer and Information Systems 1 s.h.
Advanced concepts in database design, development, and administration. Overview of research methods and presentation techniques (written and oral)
Database query languages, transactions, and data warehousing. Relational for advanced work in computer science and information systems. Will include
calculus. System analysis; concurrency; backup and recovery, and security presentations of current student/faculty research. Students will be required
issues; advanced models, including distributed, object-oriented, and online to deliver at least one conference-style presentation of their own in an area
databases. related to their research.
Prereq.: CSIS 3722 or equivalent.
CSCI 6999 Thesis 3-6 s.h.
CSCI 6951 Data Warehousing and Data Mining 3 s.h. A student may register for six semester hours in one semester or for three
Basic methodology for planning, designing, building, using, and managing a semester hours in each of two semesters.
data warehouse. Legacy systems, operational data stores, and data marts.
CSIS 5824 Applied Artificial Intelligence 3 s.h.
Data mining techniques for visualization and deriving information from a data
Study of artificial intelligence software related to decision making. Topics may
warehouse for strategic decision making.
include robotic control, expert systems, automated knowledge acquisition, or
Prereq.: CSIS 3722.
logic programming.
CSCI 6961 Client-Side Web Development and Programming 3 s.h. Prereq.: CSIS 3700 and 3 s.h. of upper-division departmental courses, or CSIS
Design and development of interactive, multimedia webpages. Effective uses 6901.
of forms, graphics, and animation. Client-side programming tools, such as
CSIS 5828 Computer Network Security 3 s.h.
dynamic HTML, document object model, and JavaScript for graphics and form
Overview of security issues that arise from computer networks, including the
validation. Storyboarding techniques and user interface design principles.
spectrum of security activities, methods, methodologies, and procedures.
Prereq.: CSIS 2617 or CSCI 6901.
Intrusion detection, firewalls, threats and vulnerabilities, denial of service
CSCI 6962 Server-Side Web Development and Programming 3 s.h. attacks, viruses and worms, encryption, and forensics.
Configuration of web server software and the use of server-side programming. Prereq.: CSIS 3723 or equivalent.
Server-side scripting in languages such as PHP and JavaServer Pages.
CSIS 5837 Artificial Intelligence in Game Design 3 s.h.
Database access and drivers. Security issues, including access control and
Artificial intelligence techniques for designing and programming intelligent
secured transmissions.
non-player characters for a variety of different types of game genres. Finite
Prereq.: CSIS 3722 and either CSIS 3700 or CSCI 6901.
and fuzzy state machines, terrain analysis and path planning, board games,
CSCI 6970 Biometrics 3 s.h. language understanding, and learning.
Biometrics is an emerging and fast growing field that has found applications Prereq.: CSIS 3700 or CSIS 3701 or CSIS 3726 or CSCI 6901.
in a wide range of areas. This course will introduce major biometric techniques
CSIS 5838 Graphics and Animation for Gaming 3 s.h.
(face, fingerprint, voice and iris), focusing on the methods that have roots in
Design and implementation of animated characters in 3D computer games.
computer vision, image processing, pattern recognition and machine learning.
Surface creation and effects; skeletal and facial rigging; motion and animation;
The course is designed to be project oriented. Student can choose a topic and
basic game physics. Use of 3D animation software and scripting languages for
develop it into a full project. Students who are interested in writing C++ codes
game engine programming.
and doing tests with OpenCV libraries are particularly encouraged to do so.
Prereq.: CSIS 2605 or CSIS 2610 and at least 3 s.h. of upper division CSIS
Prereq.: CSIS 3700 or CSCI 6901.
courses, or CSCI 6901.
CSCI 6971 Cloud Computing and Big Data 3 s.h.
CSIS 5883 Remote Access and Multilayer Switched Networks 4 s.h.
The objective of this course is to provide an introduction of cloud computing
Advanced WAN connectivity, including Frame Relay, ATM, ISDN, DSL, and
and big data, including the background knowledge and embracing
modems; IP address scaling techniques; advanced access control; core issues
technologies. This course addresses the latest advances in hardware and
in network design and management, focusing on multilayer switched networks
software, cluster architecture, programming paradigms that emphasize in
and emerging multi-service networks. Will incorporate CCNP Cisco Academy
system performance, scalability, security, and energy efficiency. We also
curriculum. Three hours lecture, three hours lab.
include hands-on experiences for students to practice on building, managing,
Prereq.: CSIS 3783.
and programming on contemporary cloud and big data systems. Research
directions in cloud and big data will be introduced for graduate level study. CSIS 5884 Building Scalable Networks and Advanced Internetwork
Prereq.: CSIS 3700 or CSCI 6901. Troubleshooting 4 s.h.
Designing scalable networks; advanced routing protocols; VLSM and route
CSCI 6990 Computer Science Project 1-3 s.h.
aggregation; management and diagnostic tools; troubleshooting tools and
Report and discussion of individual topics or research projects in computer
methodology for TCP/IP, Novell, and AppleTalk connectivity, VLANs, routers,
science.
and switches; Frame Relay and ISDN connectivity. Will incorporate CCNP Cisco
Prereq.: Nine semester hours of computer science courses numbered above
Academy curriculum. Three hours lecture, three hours lab.
5000.
Prereq.: CSIS 3783.
CSCI 6993 Computing and Information Systems Graduate Internship 1-3
CSIS 6975 Ethics, Legal Issues, Privacy and Information Security 3 s.h.
s.h.
A comprehensive study of the principles and practices of computer systems
An industrial/academic experience in information systems/technology.
security, information security management, privacy, ethics, legal issues, and
Employment for 15 to 20 hours per week. May be repeated once with the
compliance. This course covers the foundations for the policy, law, regulatory,
permission of graduate internship supervisor.
and ethical accountability frameworks that information security managers
Prereq.: CSCI 6920 and permission of graduate internship supervisor.
work within.
CSCI 6995 Special Topics in Computer Science 1-4 s.h.
Special topics in computer science selected by the staff.
Prereq.: Permission of chair.
Master of Education in Intervention
CSCI 6996 Independent Study 1-4 s.h. Services
Study under the supervision of a faculty member.
Prereq.: Permission of chair. Introduction
The school psychology program is housed in the Beeghly College of Education.
Students who successfully complete 45 credit hours of coursework are
awarded the Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree in Intervention Services. An
additional 54 credit hours are required for the awarding of the Educational rwvanvoorhis@ysu.edu
Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in School Psychology. Candidates must also
pass the PRAXIS II examination in school psychology for licensure in the
State of Ohio and for certification by the National Association of School
Accreditation
Psychologists (NASP). (Please note the following are required for admission An application for the initial National Association of School Psychologists
to the Educational Specialist degree: Successful completion of the YSU M.Ed. (NASP) approval will be submitted during Fall 2017. Programs must first
In Intervention Services, demonstration of successful skills as evidenced by complete a three year cycle producing graduates before application may be
grades and disposition ratings throughout the program, and a successful Ed.S. made for full NASP approval.
admissions interview.)
The program provides a curriculum that is comprehensive, integrated, and

A set of specific criteria must be met before the applicant can be officially
sequential. It follows the school psychology standards set forth by the State
accepted as a candidate for a YSU graduate degree in school psychology.
of Ohio, NASP, and the Council for the Accreditation of Education Preparation
Undergraduate/graduate coursework, grade point average, relevant
(CAEP). Courses reflect current advances in the field of school psychology and
work experience, letters of recommendation and personal maturity are
education. In addition, the program has a unique emphasis in low incidence
considerations for entrance into the program. To begin the application
disabilities. The program is committed to implementing and integrating the
process, prospective candidates should contact Dr. Richard Van Voorhis,
most current technology.
Graduate Program Director.
The school psychology program is structured so that course content is
The Youngstown State University school psychology program is a cohort-
accompanied by appropriate field experiences. Practicum experiences are
based program and will accept students on a full-time time basis. The first year
designed to provide students with opportunities to practice skills that are
of the program commences during the summer. The requirements for applying
required in professional practice while under direct supervision. Practicum
to the YSU School Psychology program are:
experiences occur in conjunction with specific courses and are individualized
in terms of setting and assignment to a field supervisor.
• A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university or college
Full-time study in school psychology (M.Ed and Ed.S.) generally constitutes • Minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 or better on a 4.0
a three-year sequence. To develop the needed specific competencies and to scale
meet the training goals of the YSU school psychology program, candidates • Graduate Record Examination (GRE) results (Verbal and Quantitative,
during the first year of study complete coursework in counseling, educational, Analytical Writing)
and psychological foundations at the master’s level. The first year includes • Three letters of recommendation
100 practicum hours and provides candidates with experiences related to a
• Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions
variety of low and high incidence disabilities. Upon successful completion of
• A “Position Paper” describing
year one requirements, candidates will graduate with a Master of Education in
• Motivation and reasons for selecting the field of school psychology
Intervention Services.
• Aspirations following the receipt of the graduate degree in school
For more information about the Department of Counseling, School Psychology psychology
and Educational Leadership, contact the Department Office at 330-941-3257 or • Personal qualities which relate to success as a graduate student and
visit our Department website (http://catalog.ysu.edu/undergraduate/colleges- school psychologist.
programs/college-education/department-counseling-special-education-school-
• Minimum of 9 semester hours of undergraduate or graduate work in
psychology).
school psychology related coursework (psychology, education, special
education, social work, counseling, or other as determined by the
Welcome admission committee) with a grade of “B” or better
Our program is designed to prepare graduates with the necessary knowledge, • Completion of a Good Moral Character statement which reflects no
skills, and dispositions to serve our community. Youngstown State University criminal convictions which may impact your ability to work in educational
offers a Master of Education in Intervention Services as the initial degree settings
required for admission to the Educational Specialist in School Psychology • An interview is the last step in the application process. Completed
program. The School Psychology program at YSU enrolled its first class of applications will be reviewed by the selection/admission committee to
candidates in 2012 and graduated its first class of School Psychologists in select individuals for interview. The process is competitive and meeting
August 2015. This is the first new degree program in Ohio dedicated to the eligibility criteria does not assure admission into the program.
preparation of school psychologist in over four decades. Master’s students will • Application Deadline: February 1st
find a unique educational experience that prepares them for study in School
Psychology. I encourage you to review the website and to contact the program
director below. Graduate Faculty
Kathleen Aspiranti, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Jake J. Protivnak, Ph.D. School-based behavioral and academic interventions; response to intervention;
Chair / Professor autism spectrum disorders; curriculum-based measurements in reading
Department of Counseling, School Psychology and Educational Leadership
(330) 941-1936 Carrie R. Jackson, D.Ed., Assistant Professor
jjprotivnak@ysu.edu Applied behavior analysis; autism spectrum disorders; neuropsychology;
transition planning/vocational assessment
Program Director Richard W. VanVoorhis, D.Ed., Associate Professor
For specific questions about the Master of Education in Intervention Services Role and function of school psychologists; career development and counseling
and the School Psychology program, please contact the program director: topics; special education service delivery; low incidence disabilities;
assessment and identification issues
Richard W. VanVoorhis, D.Ed., NCSP, Associate Professor
3212 Beeghly College of Education Successful completion of the following 45 credit semester hours and
(330) 941-3266 successful completion of comprehensive examination (capstone experience)
80 Master of Education in Intervention Services
Required courses for the M.Ed. in Intervention Services are as follows: SPSY 6902 School Organization, Classroom Analysis, Cross-Categorical
Settings 3 s.h.
COURSE TITLE S.H. Provides students in the school psychology program with the opportunity to
Required Courses observe and participate in educational regular education (K-12) and special
SPSY 6901 System-Wide Consultation/Collaboration in the 3 education settings (SLD, CD, ED, MH, Autistic clinics, for B-21 years of age)
Schools in order to understand the organization of educational institutions they will
ultimately serve as well as student population characteristics to understand
SPSY 6909 Assessment and Intervention for Students with Low 3
the organization of educational institutions they will ultimately serve.
Incidence Disabilities
SPSY 6912 Multilevel Tier Interventions Across General Education 3 SPSY 6904 Crisis Counseling 3 s.h.
and Special Education Programming An overview of the professional concerns and issues school psychologists
face working in public school systems. Orientation and preparation for the
COUN 6962 Counseling Theory 3
supervised internship experience will be discussed; future responsibilities as
COUN 6973 Group Counseling Theory and Practice 3 a professional and staff consultant. Legal and ethical issues pertaining to the
& 6973L and Group Counseling Laboratory role of a school psychologist will be reviewed.
SPSY 6904 Crisis Counseling 3
SPSY 6905 Cultural/Ethnic Issues Relating to Youth and Families 3 s.h.
PSYC 6905 Human Growth and Development 3 Introduces pertinent theoretical cultural issues which relate to mental
PSYC 6955 Psychopathology 2 health professionals as they work with diversified populations. In particular,
SPSY 6902 School Organization, Classroom Analysis, Cross- 3 therapeutic skill enhancement of professionals will be advanced, since
Categorical Settings all counseling may be seen as cross-cultural. Group work and experiential
SPSY 6905 Cultural/Ethnic Issues Relating to Youth and Families 3 exercises will provide an avenue for the professional and personal cultural
FOUN 6904 Introduction to Educational Research 3
FOUN 6914 Statistical Methods in Education 3
SPSY 6906 Role and Function of a School Psychologist 3 s.h.
SPSY 6906 Role and Function of a School Psychologist 3
COUN 6900 Counseling Methods and Practice 3 face working in public school systems. Orientation for a supervised internship
Capstone Experience experience will be discussed; future responsibilities as a professional and staff
SPSY 6907 Comprehensive Readings in School Psychology 3 consultant. Historical, legal and ethical issues pertaining to the role of a school
psychologist will be reviewed.
SPSY 6907 Comprehensive Readings in School Psychology 3 s.h.
Learning Outcomes Provides supervised readings and class discussions in preparation for the
master's comprehensive examination.
1. Candidates will be well prepared to serve all children /students and
SPSY 6909 Assessment and Intervention for Students with Low Incidence
their families including those diagnosed with high and low incidence
Disabilities 3 s.h.
disabilities.
2. Candidates will reflect professional practices that demonstrate respect collaboration process across three tiers of service to include specific models
for human diversity and promote effective services, advocacy, and social and strategies for students in general education and especially those with
justice for all children and families. autism and/or a low incidence disability. Candidates will develop a team
3. Candidates will demonstrate the educational foundations of school training model and will evaluate evidence-based practices.
psychology including the organization and operation of general, special
SPSY 6911 International Area Study: Project Learning Around the World 3
education plus instructional and remedial techniques.
s.h.
4. Candidates will obtain theoretical and practical knowledge, skills and This course is designed to enhance mental health or teacher's professional
experiences related to developing appropriate mental health strategies and personal level of sensitivity and competence via introducing them to
with children, families, and groups. innovative and traditional forms of intervention or healing in community
5. Candidates will demonstrate an understanding of basic statistical and and school settings in a developing country. Students will participate in
research methodologies as applied to research in the schools. philanthropic activities by helping to gather and deliver educational supplies
6. Candidates will understand the historical, current, legal and ethical issues, via Project Learning Around the World (www.platw.org).
alternative models of delivery, emergent technologies, and knowledge of SPSY 6912 Multilevel Tier Interventions Across General Education and
the school psychologist’s role and function. Special Education Programming 3 s.h.
Graduate Courses services within educational school systems for regular education and children
SPSY 5965 School of Psychology Workshop - Special Topics 1-5 s.h. with disabilities. Participation in RTI team meetings, curriculum academic
Selected topics related to intervention and current interest in the school of and applied and functional behavioral analysis, progress monitoring, goal
psychology field of study. Grading is S/U. attainment scaling and determining effectiveness of intervention plans will be
introduced.
SPSY 6901 System-Wide Consultation/Collaboration in the Schools 3 s.h.
Current educational practices have made collaboration an essential way SPSY 7500 Dynamic Assessment 1 3 s.h.
education professionals do their work. This course will cover the theoretical This course is designed for the school psychology student and includes the
bases and consultation/collaboration skills necessary for affecting change in administration and interpretation of intelligence tests. The goal of this course
the educational environment from a system wide perspective. The aim of this is to provide students with a series of experiences which will lead to student
course is to prepare Intervention Services students to function as collaborative mastery in the administration, scoring, and interpretation of various cognitive
consultants promoting systematic and planned strategies for use within the instruments and one achievement test.
public schools and with families with children with disabilities. Concurrent: SPSY 7501 and SPSY 7502.
SPSY 7501 Dynamic Assessment Practicum in School Psychology 1 3 s.h. SPSY 7514 Internship/Supervised Experience 3 3 s.h.
Supervised experience in the administration and scoring of cognitive Designed for those candidates who have been assigned a 1400-clock-hour
assessment protocols and demonstration of behavioral observation recording. internship in the state of Ohio under field and university supervision. 6 s.h. 6
Concurrent: SPSY 7500 and SPSY 7502. s.h.
SPSY 7502 Cognitive Observation Practicum 2 s.h. SPSY 7515 Advanced Seminar in School Psychology 1 3 s.h.
Supervised experience in the administration of various psychological First of two-semester seminars (special topics related to school psychology
instruments. internship, child study, serving low incidence populations, consultation, RTI
Prereq.: SPSY 7500 and SPSY 7501 concurrently. and other topics related to the internship experience).
Prereq.: concurrent with SPSY 7512.
SPSY 7503 Dynamic Assessment 2 3 s.h.
This course is designed to provide school psychology candidates with a SPSY 7516 Advanced Seminar in School Psychology 2 3 s.h.
theoretical foundation and the attainment of assessment skills in the areas Second of two-semester seminars (special topics related to school psychology
of achievement, perceptual-motor, receptive, expressive, written language internship, child study, serving low incidence populations, consultation, RTI
skills, behavioral, self-concept, emotional, developmental history and adaptive and other topics related to the internship experience).
behavior assessment. Prereq.: concurrent with SPSY 7513.
Master of Fine Arts in
SPSY 7504 Dynamic Assessment Child Study Practicum 2 3 s.h. Interdisciplinary Visual Arts
Candidates are provided supervised practicum experience utilizing a
systematic, ecological approach to child study.
Program Director
Christine McCullough, MFA
Bliss Hall 4077
cmccullough@ysu.edu
SPSY 7505 Dynamic Assessment Advanced Child Study Practicum 3 3 s.h. 330-941-1862
Candidates are provided with advanced supervised practicum experiences in
school systems in the area of child study.
Program Description
Concurrent: SPSY 7503 and SPSY 7504. The Master of Fine Arts in Interdisciplinary Visual Arts is a two-year residency
program with 60 semester credit hours, as required under the guidelines
SPSY 7506 Consultation Approaches to Treatment in Schools 3 s.h.
from the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD),
This course presents assessment procedures for ecological contexts and
the accrediting agency for art institutions of higher learning. The MFA in
client needs within school contexts.
Interdisciplinary Visual Arts is unique in that it will require students to examine
Concurrent: SPSY 7507.
and integrate the methods, theory, skills and insights from two or more
SPSY 7507 Classroom Assessment and Decision Making 3 s.h. traditional or non-traditional visual arts with non-art coursework. The program
The purpose of this course is to analyze and assess problems related to is highly flexible to allow students unfettered access to the excellent faculty
classroom learning environments, to plan programs to enhance environments, and resources within the Department of Art and provides the opportunity to
and to implement as well as evaluate plans. The aim of this course is to connect with diverse faculty outside of the visual arts from the University
prepare school psychology students to function effectively within public at large. It fosters interdisciplinary activity, balanced integration of media,
school classrooms by applying various consultation models. processes, and exploratory models of thinking and making. Engagement
Concurrent: SPSY 7506. with disciplines and learning resources outside of Art & Design and within
SPSY 7508 Neuropsychology, Low Incidence and Learning Behavior 3 s.h. the local, national, and international community is expected and supported.
This course is designed to provide the basics of neuroanatomy, specifically, in The program is designed to cultivate the practice of interdisciplinarity: to
terms of brain organization and neurological development. promote different perspectives, methods, media and processes to creative
Prereq.: SPSY 7500, SPSY 7501, and SPSY 7502. problem solving. Drawing from the diverse expertise of an outstanding
faculty, students in the MFA program are grounded in interdisciplinary theory
SPSY 7509 Family Systems Within an Educational Context 3 s.h. and practice. They explore interdisciplinary exchanges that revolve around
The focus of the didactic and experiential course will be on identifying patterns material study, concepts and critical dialog in a studio-based environment.
of children's symptoms, repositioning of the therapist within the educational Students explore and combine a variety of media that cross studio practices
system context and learning of various therapeutic techniques to use with working individually and collaboratively with and across a range of traditional,
families of children with disabilities or other mental health issues. analogue, and digital mediums and experimental formats infused with ideas
SPSY 7510 Professional Development Seminar in School Psychology 1 s.h. and collaboration from disciplines outside of the visual arts. The primary goal
This course is designed to prepare and ready school psychology candidates of this program is to educate Interdisciplinary visual artists who have the
for their proposed internship assignment. potential to contribute to and move forward the dialogue of contemporary art
in the 21st century.
SPSY 7511 School Psychology Internship Studies 3 s.h.
Supervised readings and class discussions in preparation for a 1400-clock-
hour internship in school psychology.
Application Deadline
Designed for those candidates who have been assigned a 1400-clock-hour Admission to the MFA program is granted for the fall semester only. The
internship in the state of Ohio under field and university supervision. 6 s.h. 6 application deadline for Fall 2018 is July 15.
s.h.
SPSY 7513 Internship/Supervised Experience 2 6 s.h. Admission Requirements
Designed for those candidates who have been assigned a 1400-clock-hour As the terminal degree in studio art, the MFA Program at YSU will provide
internship in the state of Ohio under field and university supervision. 6 s.h. 6 an opportunity for advanced conceptual and technical development for
s.h. qualified students wishing to pursue a professional career in contemporary
82 Master of Fine Arts in Interdisciplinary Visual Arts
studio art research and practice. Admission to the program will be highly Printmaking
competitive and selective. Successful applicants will have a superior academic
background and a strong commitment to interdisciplinary practice. MFA Johnathan Farris, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
students are expected to have a thorough understanding of the principles Art History
of form, proficiency in various mediums and technical skills as well as a
Rich Helfrich, M.F.A., Assistant Professor
fluency in language and discourse in the historic and contemporary contexts.
Graphic Design
Applicants must follow standard procedures and normal requirements for
admission into YSU College of Graduate Studies. In addition to the Graduate
Lillian Lewis, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Admission requirements, applicants are required to have the following:
Art Education
• An undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution (i.e.,
Missy McCormick, M.F.A., Associate Professor
BFA, BA or equivalent experience). The undergraduate degree need not
3D studies; ceramics
be in Studio Art but the applicant must demonstrate the competence to
undertake the challenges of MFA Studies in Visual Art. Christine E. McCullough, M.F.A., Professor
• a minimum of 48 credit hours of undergraduate work in studio courses and Painting; drawing
12 credit hours in art history courses (the normal course of study for a BFA
or BA in Art) Jonathan Dana Sperry, M.F.A., Associate Professor
Digital Media
• a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0
scale
R.J. Thompson, M.F.A., Assistant Professor
• a portfolio of work (20 digital slides or equivalent) which shows technical Graphic Design
and conceptual competency and demonstrates the commitment and
potential necessary for growth and success in the program Robert Twomey, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
• A statement of purpose/artist ‘s statement (500 to 700) words that Digital Media
specifically addresses your portfolio of work as well as your goals and
interest in pursuing an MFA in Interdisciplinary Visual Art. Include mention Degree Requirements
of your current practice in relation to your proposed graduate study.
Students will take courses based on the following plan:
• a resume (no longer than two pages) Interdisciplinary Studio (Sculpture, ceramics, painting, drawing, photography,
• three original letters of recommendation printmaking, mixed media, installation, digital and new media) 30 semester
• the graduate selection committee may require a personal interview of hours
selected applicants MFA Seminar in Interdisciplinary Theory 9 semester hours
Strategies in Interdisciplinary Practice 6 semester hours
Provisional Admission Electives (Graduate Interdisciplinary and/or Cross Disciplinary) 9 semester
hours
Provisional admission may be recommended if the applicant does not meet
MFA Thesis Project & Capstone Research 6 semester hours
the minimum requirements. For example, if the overall undergraduate GPA is
Total 60 semester hours
deficient (2.7 – 3.0) but the Studio Art GPA is 3.0 or higher or the portfolio of work
is inadequate but suggests strong potential for success.
Year 1
Students admitted provisionally must complete the requirements and deficiencies Fall S.H.
outlined in the letter of provisional admission within the specified timetable and ART 6990 Interdisciplinary Studio 6
must earn at least a 3.0 in the first semester (or 9 credit hours) of graduate work to ART 6994 Strategies in Interdisciplinary Practice 1 3
continue in the program.
ART 6996 Seminar in Interdisciplinary Theory 1 3
The curriculum assumes adequate preparation for advanced work in studio art. Elective 3
Students who lack that preparation may be asked to take undergraduate level Semester Hours 15
courses to successfully address any deficiencies in their technical or aesthetic Spring
training in order to change their admission status from provisional to regular.
ART 6991 Interdisciplinary Studio 2 9
These courses will not count toward the requirements for the MFA degree.
ART 6997 Seminar Interdisciplinary Theory 2 3
Graduate Faculty Elective 3

Semester Hours 15
Art education; curriculum development; multicultural education; teacher Year 2
education Fall
ART 6992 Interdisciplinary Studio 3 6
Anthony Armeni, M.F.A., Part-time Faculty
ART 6995 Strategies in Interdisciplinary Practice 2 3
Sculpture
ART 6998 Seminar Interdisciplinary Theory 3 3
Stephen Chalmers, M.F.A., Associate Professor Elective 3
Photography Semester Hours 15
Joy Christiansen Erb, M.F.A., Associate Professor Spring
Photography; portraiture; installation ART 6993 Interdisciplinary Studio 4 9
ART 6999 MFA Thesis Project and Capstone Research 6
Dragana Crnjak, M.F.A., Associate Professor
Semester Hours 15
Painting; narrative work; drawing
Joe D’Uva, M.F.A., Associate Professor
Learning Outcomes ART 6911 Studio Problems in Sculpture 1-3 s.h.

Emphasis on building on ideas researched in ART 6910 to develop greater
1. The ability to integrate interdisciplinary methods, theory, skills and insights conceptual, aesthetic, and technical sophistication. Directed readings and
with depth, breadth and professional competence as demonstrated by the writing assignments in addition to professional studio practice are used to
production of a relevant body of work. promote further development of individual approaches to solving aesthetic
2. To cultivate and promote interdisciplinary models of hybrid thinking solutions to self-determined visual narratives and challenges. May be repeated
and artistic practice based on collaboration and diverse perspectives, for a maximum of six s.h.
methods, media and processes to solve complex and creative problems. Prereq.: ART 6910.
3. To gain a broad theoretical, historical and cultural understanding of ART 6912 Studio Problems in Sculpture 1-3 s.h.
contemporary art and the relationship of art to contemporary society. Students engage in the final phase of conceptual and technical refinement
4. The capacity to develop ideas and the ability to conduct meaningful that will result in a cohesive body of work that demonstrates their conceptual
research into various fields as necessary for the exploration and direction and technical proficiency. Studio practice together with intense
production of creative work. analytical discourse of current studio work and exhibition thesis drafts
5. The ability to write and speak articulately about personal artistic works prepare students for the visual, written, and oral defense components of their
and practice as well as other art and theoretical issues. ART 6924 capstone course experience. May be repeated for a maximum of 6
s.h.
6. Develop an understanding of the pedagogy of teaching and other business
Prereq.: ART 6911.
practices as related to career opportunities in art.
ART 6920 Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Art Education 3 s.h.
Graduate Courses Evaluation of the historical, chronological, and philosophical developments in
art education with emphasis on significant trends and movements which have
ART 5840 Topics in Ancient Art 3 s.h. impacted its growth and structure.
The art and architecture of the ancient cultures of the Mediterranean region Prereq.: Graduate status.
and the Near East. Topics vary by semester, and include Egypt, the Ancient
ART 6921 Current Issues, Perspectives, and Curriculum Practices in Art
Near East, Greece, and Rome. May be taken twice if content is different.
Education 3 s.h.
A survey of current issues and legislative mandates that affect art education
ART 5840C Topics in Ancient Art Greek Art and Architecture 3 s.h. curriculum. Students will gain insight into curriculum development,
The art and architecture of the ancient cultures of the Mediterranean region implementation, and evaluation of art education programs.
and the Near East. Topics vary by semester, and include Egypt, the Ancient Prereq.: Graduate status.
Near East, Greece, and Rome. May be taken twice if content is different.
ART 6922 Graduate Seminar in Art Education 3 s.h.
Explores contemporary events, theories, issues, trends, and practices that are
ART 5850 Topics in Painting and Drawing 3 s.h. influencing the field of art education.
Selected topics in advanced painting and drawing. Specific content varies Prereq.: Graduate status.
by semester and includes Landscape and Interiors; Portraiture; and Personal
ART 6923 Graduate Art Thesis 1-5 s.h.
Narrative. May be repeated with a different topic for a total of three times.
Students will develop a thesis in one of three modes: scholarly thesis, studio
Prereq.: ART 2650 or portfolio presentation and permission of instructor.
inquiry and essay, or teaching project and report. Repeatable for up to 5 total
ART 5860 Topics in Design 3 s.h. semester hours.
Selected topics in graphic design including typography, layout and computer Prereq.: Graduate status.
applications. May be repeated for a total of three times with different topics.
ART 6924 Graduate Studio Project and Exhibition 1-5 s.h.
Prereq.: Permission of instructor and portfolio.
A professional art exhibition and written artist statement as an exit
ART 5881 Twentieth Century Art to 1960 3 s.h. requirement and an alternative to the graduate research thesis option.
A survey of the visual arts history of the 20th century beginning with its 19th Activities will include design and production of artworks for exhibition,
century roots. The influential artists, movements, and motivating theories will directed readings, portfolio development, written assignments including an
be covered against a backdrop of world events. Primary emphasis is placed artist statement, oral defense of exhibition, and faculty review. The 5 s.h.
upon French Impressionism, German Expressionism, Fauvism, Surrealism, and requirement can be fulfilled through enrollment in ART 6924 over successive
American Abstract Expressionism. semesters at between 1-5 s.h. credit; however, students are encouraged to
Prereq.: ART 1542 or permission of instructor. complete the course within two semesters.
ART 5882 Twentieth Century Art from 1960 3 s.h. Prereq.: 18 studio credits.
A survey of the visual arts history of the late 20th century beginning with ART 6930 Studio Problems in Ceramics 3 s.h.
those ideas and trends which followed Abstract Expressionism. Beginning Individual research in spatial arts imagery. Concentration on individual study
with the late 1950s every principle artistic movement from Pop through post- in ceramic construction, firing process and calculation, formulation and firing
Modernism will be explored against a backdrop of Post-War world events. of clay bodies, and low-fire and high-fire glaze systems. May be repeated for a
Prereq.: ART 1542 or permission of instructor. maximum of six semester hours of credit.
ART 6910 Studio Problems in Sculpture 1-3 s.h. Prereq.: Permission of instructor and evidence of previous work.
Individual research of the technical, visual, conceptual, and aesthetic issues ART 6931 Studio Problems in Ceramics 1-3 s.h.
of contemporary sculpture. Professional studio practices are explored as well Continuation of ART 6930. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester
as conceptual art issues dealing with non-traditional formats, idea-oriented hours of credit.
artworks and the notion of 'research,' and the blending of theoretical and Prereq.: ART 6930.
material practice. Students develop a self-critical, articulate, and individual
ART 6932 Studio Problems in Ceramics 1-3 s.h.
approach to solving aesthetic solutions to self-determined visual narratives
and challenges. Repeatable for a maximum of six s.h.
hours of credit.
Prereq.: ART 6931.
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ART 6940 Studio Problems in Printmaking 3 s.h. ART 6990 Interdisciplinary Studio 1-6 s.h.

Individual research into monoprinting, intaglio etching, relief printing, Self-motivated graduate study informed by contemporary theory and
silkscreen, lithography, and monotype. May be repeated for a maximum of six discourse. Students follow a personal, self-proposed, conceptual direction
semester hours. and work independently, supported by faculty. First year placed on challenging
Prereq.: Portfolio presentation and permission of instructor. traditional ideas about creative practice by connecting and integrating various
creative processes, materials and methodologies. Through scheduled critiques
students present and discuss their studio research with peers and faculty.
Total of 6 s.h. with a minimum of two different faculty first year fall semester.
hours.
Prereq.: ART 6940.
ART 6991 Interdisciplinary Studio 2 1-9 s.h.
Continuation of ART 6990. Self-motivated, individual studio practice. At
the end of the second semester students are assessed on the ability to
hours.
integrate self-directed research with the ideas and concepts proposed in the
Prereq.: ART 6941.
Interdisciplinary Seminar and Strategies courses. Second semester culminates
ART 6950 Studio Problems in Painting 3 s.h. in a first year group exhibition. Total of 1 to 9 s.h. with a minimum of two
Individual research of two-dimensional form through various media, including different faculty first year second semester.
oil, acrylic, watercolor, collage, etc. May be repeated for a maximum of six Prereq.: ART 6990.
semester hours credit.
Prereq.: Permission of instructor and evidence of previous work.
ART 6951 Studio Problems in Painting 3 s.h. second year students begin research and practice leading to the MFA Thesis
Continuation of ART 6950. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester Project and Capstone. Total of 1 to 6 s.h. with a minimum of two different
hours credit. faculty second year fall semester.
Prereq.: ART 6950. Prereq.: ART 6991.
ART 6952 Studio Problems in Painting 1-3 s.h. ART 6992A Interdisciplinary Studio 3 1-6 s.h.
Continuation of ART 6951. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester Continuation of ART 6991. Self-motivated, individual studio practice. In the
hours credit. second year students begin research and practice leading to the MFA Thesis
Prereq.: ART 6951. Project and Capstone. Total of 1 to 6 s.h. with a minimum of two different
ART 6960 Special Topics in Art History 3 s.h. faculty second year fall semester.
Study in one of the many areas of art history. May be taken up to three times Prereq.: ART 6991.
for credit if the topic is not repeated. ART 6992B Interdisciplinary Studio 3 1-6 s.h.
ART 6960D Special Topics in Art History South and Southeast Asian Art and Continuation of ART 6991. Self-motivated, individual studio practice. In the
Architecture 3 s.h. second year students begin research and practice leading to the MFA Thesis
Study in one of the many areas of art history. May be taken up to three times Project and Capstone. Total of 1 to 6 s.h. with a minimum of two different
for credit if the topic is not repeated. faculty second year fall semester.
Prereq.: ART 6991.
Individual research of photography through selected technical and aesthetic ART 6992D Interdisciplinary Studio 3 1-6 s.h.
photographic topics using a variety of approaches for advanced fine art Continuation of ART 6991. Self-motivated, individual studio practice. In the
applications. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours of credit. second year students begin research and practice leading to the MFA Thesis
Prereq.: Permission of instructor and documentation of previous work. Project and Capstone. Total of 1 to 6 s.h. with a minimum of two different
Prereq.: ART 6991.
Prereq.: ART 6970. ART 6992E Interdisciplinary Studio 3 1-6 s.h.
Prereq.: ART 6971.
ART 6980 Studio Problems Digital Media 3 s.h. Prereq.: ART 6991.
Individual research in digital forms of expression through various media,
ART 6992F Interdisciplinary Studio 3 1-6 s.h.
including but not limited to printed digital collage, video and Internet-based
projects. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours of credit.
Prereq.: Permission of instructor and documentation of previous work.
ART 6981 Studio Problems Digital Media 3 s.h. faculty second year fall semester.
Continuation of ART 6980. May be repeated for six semester hours of credit. Prereq.: ART 6991.
Prereq.: ART 6980.
ART 6992G Interdisciplinary Studio 3 1-6 s.h.
ART 6982 Studio Problems Digital Media 3 s.h. Continuation of ART 6991. Self-motivated, individual studio practice. In the
Continuation of ART 6981. May be repeated for six semester hours of credit. second year students begin research and practice leading to the MFA Thesis
Prereq.: ART 6981. Project and Capstone. Total of 1 to 6 s.h. with a minimum of two different
Prereq.: ART 6991.

Continuation of ART 6992. Self-motivated, individual studio practice. In the Master of Health and Human Services
final semester students are focused on studio research and production of work
for their MFA Thesis Project and Capstone. Total of 9 s.h. with a minimum of Program Director
two different faculty second year spring and final semester. Dr. Joseph Lyons
Prereq.: ART 6992. 1086 Cushwa Hall
ART 6994 Strategies in Interdisciplinary Practice 1 3 s.h. (330) 941-3658
Through a wide range of readings and presentations, this course will explore jplyons@ysu.edu
the significant moments, theoretical foundations and current trends within
interdisciplinary and collaborative visual art practices. These explorations will
be paired with a series of long and short projects that demystify strategies and
Program Description
The Master of Health and Human Services is a collaborative degree
problems within the range of visual art practices discussed. The course will
between The Bitonte College of Health and Human Services and the
also discuss modes of content communication that exist across the different
Warren P. Williamson, Jr. College of Business Administration. The program
disciplines such as the use of specific symbols, materials, processes and
accommodates students from health and human services professions who
context. While ideas and readings may link with the MFA seminar, this course
require the skills and abilities for supervisory/managerial positions or who
is designed to give students a solid theoretical and practical foundation in an
desire competence in health promotion and methods in the community. The
interdisciplinary studio art practice.
program is structured as a completely online or evening college program. After
completion of an academic core of coursework, students may concentrate in
ART 6995 Strategies in Interdisciplinary Practice 2 3 s.h. health promotion, health care administration or health informatics for health
Through a wide range of readings and presentations, this course will expand and human service professions.
on the dialogue from Strategies in Interdisciplinary Practice 1. These
explorations will be paired with a series of long and short projects that
demystify strategies and problems within the range visual art practices
discussed. The course will also discuss modes of content communication In addition to the minimum College of Graduate Studies admission require-
that exist across the different disciplines, such as the use of specific symbols, ments, applicants must complete the following undergraduate courses or their
materials, processes and context. While ideas and reading in this course equivalent:
may link and connect with the MFA seminar, this course is designed to build
upon the solid theoretical and practical foundation built in Strategies in COURSE TITLE S.H.
Interdisciplinary Practice. Research Methodology
Prereq.: ART 6994. Statistics
ART 6996 Seminar in Interdisciplinary Theory 1 3 s.h. ACCT 2602 Financial Accounting 3
Covering the key concepts and topics of modern and contemporary critical AHLT 4810 Management Skills for Health Professionals 3
theory, the course examines various aesthetic, cultural, political climates in
OR
relation to developments of interdisciplinary art practice. MFA Seminar should
MGT 3725 Fundamentals of Management 3
be taken in sequence and serve as a dynamic forum for student research,
critique, discussion, and the conceptual foundation for their individual studio
Students should complete any undergraduate deficiency coursework before
practices.
completion of the third semester of graduate work and must complete it prior
to enrolling in related graduate-level courses. Also, students must submit
ART 6997 Seminar Interdisciplinary Theory 2 3 s.h. three letters of reference:
Topic will rotate each semester and address key concepts and topics of
modern and contemporary critical theory. The course provides various • one from a faculty member,
perspectives towards the understanding of interdisciplinary art practice and • one from an employer, and
critical discourses within contemporary art culture. Students will investigate • one from another source, or
• two from faculty members and one from another source.
they inform and impact interdisciplinary art practice today. MFA Seminar
should be taken in sequence and serve as a foundation for individual studio Regular admission requires a cumulative undergraduate grade point average
practices. of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
Prereq.: ART 6996.
ART 6998 Seminar Interdisciplinary Theory 3 3 s.h.
Topics will vary each semester and address key concepts and topics of
Graduate Faculty
Ronald K. Chordas, Ph.D., Lecturer
modern and contemporary critical theory. The course provides ongoing
discussion surrounding the understanding of interdisciplinary art practice and
John M. Hazy, Ph.D., Professor, Chair
Community health; life course issues; teaching effectiveness
they inform and impact interdisciplinary art practice today. As the last course Joseph P. Lyons, Sc.D., Associate Professor
within MFA Seminary sequence, it serves as a foundation for individual studio Health informatics; voice recognition; electronic medical records
practice.
Prereq.: ART 6996. There are two areas of coursework in the MHHS: an academic core and a
specialty track. A thesis or non-thesis option is available with each track.
ART 6999 MFA Thesis Project and Capstone Research 6 s.h.
Programmatic exit requirement and culmination of the 60 credit MFA in
The academic core consists of 23-24 semester hours distributed among the
Interdisciplinary Visual Arts. Activities include design and production of
following course areas:
artworks for exhibition, directed readings, writing assignments including thesis
and portfolio development, professional practices, exhibition design, oral
thesis defense and faculty review.
Prereq.: permission of graduate advisor.
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• tools (six semester hours), HHS 6999 Thesis 3

• management skills (six semester hours), and Total Semester Hours 77-80
• issues in health and human services (12 semester hours).
1
Prerequisites for the tools courses include undergraduate research
A total of 12 to 13 semester hours of coursework is devoted to a specialty methodology, a statistics course, and ACCT 2602 Financial Accounting or
track in health promotion, administration for health and human service equivalent.
professions, and health informatics. Each track offers a thesis or non-thesis 2
Prerequisite for the management skills component is AHLT 4810
option. The non-thesis option in the health promotion, administration for health
Management Skills for Health Professionals,MGT 3725 Fundamentals of
and human service professions, and health informatics track requires the
Management or equivalent.
student to complete an internship, which is called a practicum. The thesis
must be submitted according to the general requirements established by the
College of Graduate Studies. The student is required to defend the thesis in Learning Outcomes
an oral presentation before a committee of graduate faculty from a minimum 1. The student will demonstrate skills to access and integrate important
of two academic disciplines. Students selecting the non-thesis option must facts, concepts, principles, and theories in the field of management when
successfully complete a comprehensive examination and additional courses developing solutions to problems.
for graduation.
2. The student will utilize current technologies such as, computer and online
systems/services, to access and communicate information.
COURSE TITLE S.H.
3. The student will demonstrate effective research skills.
Academic Core
1 4. The student will produce a manuscript in a style suitable for publication.
Tools
5. The student will demonstrate skills to critically analyze health and human
CJFS 6942 Research and Statistics in Health and Human Services 3
services issues.
HHS 6930 Health Informatics 3
Management Skills Courses 6 sh
Graduate Courses
MGT 6930 Managing and Leading in Organizations 2
HHS 6900 Special Topics 1-3 s.h.
AND Topics may vary from semester to semester and will be announced along with
MGT 6941 Managing Organizational Talent (MGT 6930 & 2 prerequisites and hours. May be repeated once for a total of six hours.
MGT 6941 Must be taken in the same semester)
HHS 6918 Program Planning and Evaluation 3 s.h.
MGT 6947 Managing Information & Technology 2 Principles of planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating programs for
HHS 6971 Optimizing Performance and Commitment 3 nonprofits to improve outcomes.
HHS 6955 The Impact of Health Informatics on the Quality of 3 Prereq.: College of Health and Human Services student or permission of
Health Care Service instructor.
Issues in Health and Human Services 12 sh HHS 6922 Planning and Fiscal Management 4 s.h.
HHS 6949 Community Health Practice 3 Principles and skills to conduct strategic plans, analyze and administer
HHS 6953 Health Behavior 3 programs, develop budgets, and familiarize students with fiscal matters related
to funding sources.
HHS 6958 Health Services Issues 3
Prereq.: ACCT 2602 and HHS 6918 or permission of instructor.
HHS 6962 Health Care Reform 3
HHS 6925 Integration, Interoperability, and Standards 3 s.h.
Select One of the Following Tracks
This course explores the details of healthcare information technology (HIT)
Health Promotion Track 13 - 15 sh interoperability and standards. The evolution of the use of information
HHS 6959 Foundation and Planning 3 technology for healthcare applications is considered, as well as the associated
HHS 6960 Implementation and Evaluation 3 evolution in the need for integrating healthcare information systems across
disparate organizations, healthcare disciplines, and technologies. Students
HHS 6980 Seminar 3
will learn the process of HIT integration projects, and how that parallels the
HHS 6981 Grant Writing 3 development process of interoperability standards. The course presents
HHS 6990 Practicum 1-2 an in-depth look at standards critical to HIT interoperability- HL7 v2, HL7 v3
OR RIM, CDA, SNOMED, and FHIR- and at the use of those standards in national
HHS 6999 Thesis ((If Thesis Option Selected)) 3 regulations and industry-wide efforts such as IHE. Students gain experience
in navigating through standards documents and tools. Students will utilize
Health Care Administration Track 11 - 13 sh
the skills and knowledge gained to design a standards-based interoperability
HHS 6918 Program Planning and Evaluation 3 project.
HHS 6922 Planning and Fiscal Management 4
HHS 6930 Health Informatics 3 s.h.
HHS 6980 Seminar 3 This course presents a detailed review of the structure of provider, payer,
HHS 6990 Practicum 1-2 and other health care organizations along with the workflow in these types
OR of organizations and their information system needs; how informatics
HHS 6999 Thesis 3 assists these organizations; how information is used in business and clinical
operations; and how information technologies interact with business and
Health Informatics Track 14 - 16 sh
clinical stakeholders.
HHS 6922 Planning and Fiscal Management 4 Prereq.: MHHS student or permission of instructor.
HHS 6935 Clinical Informatics 3
HHS 6945 Health Care System Analysis 3
HHS 6955 The Impact of Health Informatics on the Quality of 3
Health Care Service
HHS 6990 Practicum 1-2
OR
HHS 6932 Health Care Administration 3 s.h. HHS 6962 Health Care Reform 3 s.h.

This course focuses on the fundamental philosophy and techiques common The purpose of the course is to give students the skills necessary to
to healthcare Administration. Healthcare administration competencies understand all aspects of health and health care especially those related to
are demonstrated by the student in this course via integrated learning Health Care Reform and recent and previous legislation. It will examine the
experiences. Major components of this course are as follows: (1) supply of and demand for health services, and the analysis of health care
communication and relationship management, (2) professionalism, (3) systems and current, previous and potential future legislation relevant to
leadership, (4) knowledge of the healthcare system, and (5) business skills health care reforms.
and knowledge, all of which constitute the broad competencies of healthcare Prereq.: Current enrollment in MHHS program.
administrators.
HHS 6970 Organizational Behavior in Health Care 3 s.h.
Prereq.: acceptance to the proposed MSHI Program.
Examines the concepts of individual and group behavior in health care
HHS 6935 Clinical Informatics 3 s.h. organizations, including theories and models associated with workplace
This course will provide the nursing student with a comprehensive framework stress, conflict management, decision-making, teamwork and leadership.
of clinical informatics knowledge. It addresses how clinical informatics assists Prereq.: AHLT 4810, or MGT 6900, or MGT 6961.
health care organization, how information is used in clinical operations, and
HHS 6971 Optimizing Performance and Commitment 3 s.h.
how information technologists interact with clinical stateholders in provider,
An examination of the motivational culture and performance in health and
payer, and other healthcare organizations.
human services organizations. Includes the impact of resource management,
Prereq.: Current enrollment in the MHHS or MSN program.
personnel selection, recruitment, retention, and the motivational system in
HHS 6945 Health Care System Analysis 3 s.h. relation to employee performance and commitment.
This course presents a practical approach to introduce students to information Prereq.: AHLT 4810 or MGT 6900.
technology and systems development. The course emphasizes the
HHS 6972 Information Systems for Health and Human Services
importance of system analysis and design in health care/business and clinical
Management 3 s.h.
environments. The focus is on producing an add application that is integrated
An introduction to the design, implementation, and utilization of information
with your vendor applications.
systems. Emphasis is on the managerial and decision support aspects of
Prereq.: Current enrollment in the MHHS or MSN program and successful
information systems as well as current issues involving technology in the
completion of HHS 6930.
health and human services industries.
HHS 6949 Community Health Practice 3 s.h. Prereq.: AHLT 4810 or MGT 6900.
An examination of various physiological, psychological, and sociological
HHS 6980 Seminar 3 s.h.
factors which influence the health and provision of healthcare in a community.
A synthesis of the role of education and management in health or human
Prereq.: AHLT 4810 and PHLT 3791 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
services. Emphasis on specific problems, concerns, or relative issues related
HHS 6950 Professional Codes in Healthcare 3 s.h. to various work settings. Researched, developed, and presented using
An analysis of professional codes and personal ethical beliefs in relationships manuscript form and PowerPoint.
of trust in contemporary healthcare. Prereq.: HHS 6958 and any research class or permission of instructor.
Prereq.: PHIL 3725 Biomedical Ethics, PHIL 6900, or PHIL 6901.
HHS 6981 Grant Writing 3 s.h.
HHS 6953 Health Behavior 3 s.h. Insight into the methods, strategies, and techniques of grant writing, with
A review of research studies, theories, and models which identify elements that emphasis on the proposal components and exploration of funding sources.
influence behavior and determine factors which deter positive behaviors. Each student will exhibit competence in planning, developing, and evaluating a
Prereq.: HHS 6949 or permission of instructor. proposal.
Prereq.: HHS 6918 and HHS 6922 or HHS 6959 and HHS 6960; HHS 6980 or
HHS 6955 The Impact of Health Informatics on the Quality of Health Care
permission of instructor.
Service 3 s.h.
This course presents a review of the Electronic Health Record and the HHS 6990 Practicum 1-2 s.h.
US National Health Information Network. Structure of provider, payer, Supervised practicum in selected health and human services facilities offering
and other health care organizations along with the work flow in these health and human services administration experience.
types of organizations and their information system's needs. It addresses Prereq.: Approval of advisor.
how informatics assists these organizations, how information is used
HHS 6999 Thesis 1-4 s.h.
in business and clinical operations, and how information technologists
.
interact with business and clinical stakeholders in provider, payer, and other
healthcare organizations. Students will analyze the informatics function and HHS 8949 Community Health Practice 3 s.h.
organizational relationships in their organizations. An examination of various physiological, psychological, and sociological
factors, which influence the health and provision of healthcare in a
HHS 6958 Health Services Issues 3 s.h.
community.D. program in Educational Leadership and HSC 3791 Community
An examination of current philosophical, legal, and ethical issues in healthcare
Health or equivalent or permission of instructor. Ed.D. students who have
with the inclusion of the role of health professionals in national health policy,
not taken HHS 6949 are required to complete HHS 8949 and complete a
and healthcare reform.
supplemental, substantive course assignment involving the determinants
Prereq.: HHS 6949 or permission of instructor.
of health and their relationship to socioeconomic factors, socioeconomic
HHS 6959 Foundation and Planning 3 s.h. inequalities, and race vs. class.
Developing effective health promotion programs through a study of the history, Prereq.: Admission to Ed.
philosophy, ethics, and values of health promotion, as well as the principles
HHS 8953 Health Behavior 3 s.h.
of effective planning incorporating needs assessment and formulation of
A review of research studies, theories, and models, which identify elements
objectives.
that influence behavior and determine factors that deter positive behaviors.D.
Prereq.: CHHS student or permission of instructor.
program in Educational Leadership and HHS 8949. Ed.D. students who have
HHS 6960 Implementation and Evaluation 3 s.h. not taken HHS 6953 are required to complete HHS 8953 and complete a
Examination of principles, methods, and materials of conducting and supplemental, substantive course assignment involving research on health
evaluating health promotion programs in various community settings. Work and human services issues.
will be documented in evaluation reports. Prereq.: Admission to Ed.
Prereq.: HHS 6959 or permission of instructor.
88 Master of Music
HHS 8958 Health Services Issues 3 s.h.

An examination of current philosophical, legal, and ethical issues in healthcare Master of Music
with the inclusion of the role of health professionals in national health policy
and healthcare reform.D. program in Educational Leadership and HHS 8949. Program Director
Ed.D. students who have not taken EDAD 6958 are required to complete EDAD Dr. Ewelina Boczkowska
8958 and complete a supplemental, substantive course assignment involving Bliss Hall 3025
research on health and human services issues. (330) 941-1833
Prereq.: Admission to Ed. eboczkowska@ysu.edu
Health Informatics Certificate Program Description

The Health Informatics was designed for students in the Computer Science Master’s degrees are offered in music education, music performance, music
Information Systems (CSIS) interested in working in Health Care to earn a history, music theory/composition, and jazz studies through the Dana School
certification credential which will help them gain employment in the Health of Music, which was founded in Warren, Ohio, in 1869 as Dana’s Musical
Care field which has undergone a significant advancement in recent years Institute. A member of the National Association of Schools of Music, Dana
in the area of Health Information Systems. MHHS students will also have an currently enrolls 300 undergraduate and graduate students. The Dana School
opportunity to receive additional training in Computer Science Information of Music is designated an All-Steinway School, featuring 68 Steinway pianos
Systems leading to a Health Informatics Certificate in addition to their MHHS in addition to six mechanical action organs, two harpsichords, an electronic
Degree. music laboratory, and 80 acoustically treated practice rooms, all housed in the
$6 million Bliss Hall. In addition, the University library contains a large music
COURSE TITLE S.H.
section, especially notable for its collected and scholarly editions, while the
Complete 3 semster hours of the following: 3 Multimedia Center holds several thousand recordings, and practical edition
HHS 6949 Community Health Practice scores.
HHS 6953 Health Behavior
HHS 6958 Health Services Issues Graduate Faculty
HHS 6962 Health Care Reform Ewelina Boczkowska, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Complete 9 semester hours of the following: 9 Music, memory, and Polish film; “auteur” cinema; American musicals; Chopin;
HHS 6930 Health Informatics music in the 1960's
or Kent J. Engelhardt, Ph.D., Professor
CSCI 6920 Theory and Practice of Information Systems Charlie Parker; Bebop; Kansas City Jazz
HHS 6935 Clinical Informatics
Francois P. Fowler, D.M., Professor
HHS 6945 Health Care System Analysis
Guitar performance, pedagogy, and literature
or
CSCI 6951 Data Warehousing and Data Mining Stephen L. Gage, Ed.D., Professor
HHS 6955 The Impact of Health Informatics on the Quality of Instrumental music education; conducting
Health Care Service
Randall E. Goldberg, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Chair
Complete 6 semester hours of the following: 6 Historical musicology; early modern Europe; 18th century music; Jewish
HHS 6900 Special Topics identity
HHS 6922 Planning and Fiscal Management
Brian D. Kiser, D.M.A., Professor
HHS 6918 Program Planning and Evaluation
Brass pedagogy; brass performance; music industry
CSCI 6901 Principles of Computer Programming
or Christopher Krummel, D.M.A., Professor
CSCI 6971 Cloud Computing and Big Data
Hae-Jong Lee, D.M.A., Associate Professor
Choral conducting and literature; voice studies
Learning Objectives:
J. Paul Louth, Ph.D., Associate Professor
1. To prepare future health informatics leaders who understand the complex
Instrumental music education; brass methods; trombone
interplay among the health informatics stakeholder communities,
2. To enhance the ability to use the inter-relationships among health David S. Morgan, D.M.A., Professor
information technology, the healthcare delivery and regulatory processes, Jazz performance; composition; music theory
and information management,\
3. To grow a set of leadership behaviors that emphasizes professional Allan Mosher, D.M.A., Professor
competence, moral and ethical performance,
Caroline Oltmanns, D.M.A., Professor
4. To demonstrate professional and technical competence in health
Piano performance
informatics,
5. To instill a dedication to the use of technology for the benefit of humanity, Steven M. Reale, Ph.D., Associate Professor
6. To create a sensitivity to the impact that the use of technology has on the Music dramas of Richard Wagner; intersections between music and narrative;
person, and mathematical approaches to music theory; Schenkerian analysis
7. To build a desire for life-long professional learning and development in
Jena Root, Ph.D., Associate Professor
health informatics.
Music theory pedagogy; music technology; women composers
Glenn Schaft, D.M.A., Professor

Percussion; classical, contemporary, jazz, Afro-Cuban, and Brazilian music CELL 6904 Cello 3 s.h.
Private Music Lessons.
James C. Umble, D.M.A., Professor
CELL 6905 Cello 4 s.h.
Technology in education; music technology; music performance and pedagogy
(saxophone); curriculum development in the arts; integrated arts
CELL 6906 Cello 4 s.h.
Kathryn T. Umble, D.M.A., Professor Private Music Lessons.
Japanese flute; flute; guitar
CLAR 5800A Clarinet 1 s.h.
Cicilia Yudha, D.M.A., Associate Professor Private Music Lessons.
Piano performance (solo, collaborative, chamber music); class CLAR 5800B Clarinet 1 s.h.
piano; pedagogy; literature; 20th - 21st centuries French and Indonesian Private Music Lessons.
musical lineages
CLAR 6901 Clarinet 2 s.h.
Misook Yun, D.M.A., Professor Private Music Lessons.
Opera; oratorio; chamber music; art songs CLAR 6902 Clarinet 2 s.h.
Graduate Courses CLAR 6903 Clarinet 3 s.h.
BASS 5800A Bassoon 1 s.h. Private Music Lessons.
Private Music Lessons. CLAR 6904 Clarinet 3 s.h.
BASS 5800B Bassoon 1 s.h. Private Music Lessons.
BASS 6901 Bassoon 2 s.h. Private Music Lessons.
Private Music Lessons. CNDC 6901 Conducting 2 s.h.
BHRN 5800A Baritone Horn 1 s.h. Private Music Lessons.
BHRN 5800B Baritone Horn 1 s.h. Private Music Lessons.
Private Music Lessons. FHRN 5800A French Horn 1 s.h.
BHRN 6901 Baritone Horn 2 s.h. Private Music Lessons.
Private Music Lessons. FHRN 5800B French Horn 1 s.h.
Private Music Lessons. FHRN 6901 French Horn 2 s.h.
CELL 5800A Cello 1 s.h. Private Music Lessons.
CELL 5800B Cello 1 s.h. Private Music Lessons.
Private Music Lessons. FLUT 5800A Flute 1 s.h.
CELL 6901 Cello 2 s.h. Private Music Lessons.
Private Music Lessons. FLUT 5800B Flute 1 s.h.
Private Music Lessons. FLUT 6901 Flute 2 s.h.
90 Master of Music
FLUT 6902 Flute 2 s.h. MUED 5814 Selected Topics in Music Education 2 s.h.

Private Music Lessons. Course title will be listed each semester in the Schedule of Classes. May be
repeated for credit with different topics.
FLUT 6903 Flute 3 s.h.
Prereq.: MUED 4823 or MUED 4825.
MUED 5841 Music Workshop 1-3 s.h.
FLUT 6904 Flute 3 s.h.
For students and teachers in service; topics may vary from year to year.
Specific topics are announced each time the workshop is offered. May be
FLUT 6905 Flute 4 s.h. repeated with different topic.
MUED 5858 Piano Pedagogy 3 s.h.
FLUT 6906 Flute 4 s.h. Methods and materials involved in teaching piano in private and classroom
Private Music Lessons. settings. Fundamentals of technique as well as repertoire. Supervised practice
GUIT 5800A Guitar 1 s.h. teaching.
Private Music Lessons. Prereq.: Two years of applied keyboard.
GUIT 5800B Guitar 1 s.h. MUED 5880 Vocal Pedagogy 1 s.h.

Private Music Lessons. A comparative study of physiological and psychological approaches to voice
instruction and their application to private and class instruction.
GUIT 6901 Guitar 2 s.h.
Prereq.: Two years of applied voice classes.
MUED 6950 Conducting Pedagogy 2 s.h.
The study and critical analysis of methods for teaching conducting.
Prereq.: One semester of applied conducting study.
MUED 6960 Research in Music 3 s.h.
A study of research tools and methodologies as applied to music scholarship
GUIT 6904 Guitar 3 s.h. and bibliography. This course is intended to lay the foundation for the thesis
Private Music Lessons. or exit paper, and a final research project or project proposal is required. May
include the study of historical, philosophical, qualitative, quantitative, and/
or analytic research methods, as deemed appropriate for students' areas of
research. Crosslisted with MUHL 6960.
MUED 6970 Foundations of Music Education 3 s.h.
An examination of basic principles and techniques of music instruction;
HARP 5800A Harpsichord 1 s.h. contemporary trends viewed from historical perspectives.
MUED 6972 Seminar in Music Education 3 s.h.
HARP 5800B Harpsichord 1 s.h. Individual projects and discussion of fundamental issues in music education.
Private Music Lessons. Course may be repeated once with permission of instructor.
HARP 6901 Harpsichord 2 s.h. MUED 6973 Research Methods and Materials in Music Education 3 s.h.
Private Music Lessons. A study of research tools and techniques and their application to problems
HARP 6902 Harpsichord 2 s.h. in music education; critique of research studies. Research report required in
Private Music Lessons. nonthesis music education program.
HARP 6903 Harpsichord 3 s.h. MUED 6975 Music and the Humanities 3 s.h.

Private Music Lessons. Designed to aid in the development of interdisciplinary courses involving
music and the humanities in the secondary school.
HARP 6904 Harpsichord 3 s.h.
Private Music Lessons. MUED 6976 Directed Study in Conducting 3 s.h.
Study of significant works, vocal or instrumental; special problems in
conducting. May be repeated for credit.
MUED 6977 Philosophies of Music 3 s.h.
Development of advanced music scholarship skills through readings, analysis,
and critique of some of the major ideas about music's value and place in
MCMP 6903 Advanced Composition 3 s.h. society that have been advanced by scholars ranging from the ancient Greeks
Individual instruction in the composition of larger forms for chorus, orchestra, to contemporary music critics, performers, philosophers, educators, and
or chamber ensembles. psychologists. Course takes an interdisciplinary approach to developing the
Prereq.: Permission of instructor. skills to articulate music advocacy arguments. One of three core required
courses for all masters students.
MCMP 6904 Advanced Composition 3 s.h.
Individual instruction in the composition of larger forms for chorus, orchestra, MUED 6978 Contemporary Trends in Music Education 3 s.h.
or chamber ensembles. Examination and discussion of music education in contemporary society.
Prereq.: Permission of instructor. Consideration of repertoire, methods, and teaching aids with regard to current
needs and emerging trends.
MUAC 6977 Philosophies of Music 3 s.h.
Development of advanced music scholarship skills through readings, analysis, MUED 6979 Workshop in Music Education 1-3 s.h.
and critique of some of the major ideas about music's value and place in For students and teachers in service. Specific topics are announced each time
society that have been advanced by scholars ranging from the ancient Greeks the workshop is offered. Grading is satisfactory or unsatisfactory (S/U). May
to contemporary music critics, performers, philosophers, educators, and be repeated with different topic.
psychologists. Course takes an interdisciplinary approach to developing the
skills to articulate music advocacy arguments. One of three core required
MUED 6981 Elementary School Music Practicum 3 s.h. MUHL 6945 Selected Topics in Music Literature 3 s.h.
Field experiences, demonstrations, and lectures to acquaint the student Various topics related to the study of music literature. Specific topic is
with the many facets of elementary music instruction. Contemporary trends announced each time the course is offered. May be repeated with a different
and innovative programs will be examined. Students will be encouraged to topic.
introduce certain programs and approaches in their own teaching situations.
MUHL 6946 Selected Topics in Jazz History 3 s.h.
Prereq.: Teaching experience or student teaching.
Topical studies will develop a historical perspective of a specific period of jazz
MUED 6982 Secondary School Music Practicum 3 s.h. or a specific jazz artist including related cultures, events, and the development
An examination of the total secondary school music program through of musical style. Sample topics: early jazz, the Post-Bop Era, the music of John
guided field experiences, demonstrations, and lectures. The development Coltrane. May be repeated with a different topic.
of curriculum in general music and instrumental and vocal music will be
MUHL 6960 Research in Music 3 s.h.
considered in light of the student's needs and abilities.
A study of research tools and methodologies as applied to music scholarship
Prereq.: Teaching experience or student teaching.
and bibliography. This course is intended to lay the foundation for the thesis
MUED 6992 Independent Projects in Music 1-4 s.h. or exit paper, and a final research project or project proposal is required. May
Individual research topics in music of a library, laboratory, or fieldwork nature. include the study of historical, philosophical, qualitative, quantitative, and/
Prereq.: Approval of Dana Graduate Committee. or analytic research methods, as deemed appropriate for students' areas of
research. Crosslisted with MUED 6960.
MUHL 5860 Keyboard Literature 3 s.h.
An investigation of the solo keyboard works of major composers from the MUHL 6977 Philosophies of Music 3 s.h.
earliest times to the present day. Development of advanced music scholarship skills through readings, analysis,
Prereq.: MUTC 2632. and critique of some of the major ideas about music's value and place in
society that have been advanced by scholars ranging from the ancient Greeks
MUHL 5871 Baroque Music 3 s.h.
to contemporary music critics, performers, philosophers, educators, and
The evolution of musical styles during the period 1600-1750. A historical
psychologists. Course takes an interdisciplinary approach to developing the
survey of documents and music literature of the time: opera from Monteverdi
skills to articulate music advocacy arguments. One of three core required
to Handel; keyboard and instrumental works; significant choral works, etc.
Prereq.: MUTC 2632, MUHL 3771, MUHL 3772, MUHL 3773, and MUHL 3774.
MUHL 6990 Thesis 1 2 s.h.
MUHL 5872 Eighteenth Century and the Viennese Classical School 3 s.h.
Individual research and writing culminating in the preparation of a master's
Musical developments from the decline of the baroque to the turn of the
thesis.
century; historical and stylistic elements contributing to the rise of classicism
Prereq.: Completion of 15 semester hours coursework and approval of thesis
and culminating in the works of Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven.
proposal by the Dana Graduate Committee.
Prereq.: MUTC 2632, MUHL 3771, MUHL 3772, MUHL 3773 and MUHL 3774.
MUHL 6991 Thesis 2 1-2 s.h.
MUHL 5873 Opera History 3 s.h.
Individual research and writing culminating in the preparation of a master's
A historical survey of opera: its development as an art form from its
thesis.
beginnings to the present.
Prereq.: Completion of 15 semester hours coursework and approval of thesis
Prereq.: MUTC 2632, MUHL 3771, MUHL 3772, MUHL 3773 and MUHL 3774.
proposal by the Dana Graduate Committee.
MUHL 5874 Nineteenth Century 3 s.h.
MUTC 5821 Composition for Minors 2 s.h.
Musical developments from Beethoven through Wagner; aesthetic, formal,
Composition in two- and three-part forms, and other compositions of small
technical and historical trends with special emphasis on nationalism and the
scope, such as variation and sonatina. Works are composed both for piano
music drama.
alone, and in combination with other instruments or voice. May be repeated
by composition majors to meet requirements for freshman and sophomore
MUHL 5878 Selected Topics in Music History 3 s.h. composition for majors.
A study of a specific topic to be announced each time the course is offered. Prereq.: MUTC 2632 with a grade of "C" or better, or permission of instructor for
May be repeated once with different topic. composition majors.
MUTC 5822 Composition for Minors 2 s.h.
MUHL 5879 Vocal Literature 3 s.h. Composition in two- and three-part forms, and other compositions of small
A study of vocal literature from all periods. Special emphasis on English scope, such as variation and sonatina. Works are composed both for piano
language repertoire and on material especially suitable for high school alone, and in combination with other instruments or voice. May be repeated
students. Songs are prepared for performance in class. by composition majors to meet requirements for freshman and sophomore
Prereq.: MUTC 2632, MUHL 3771, MUHL 3772, MUHL 3773, and MUHL 3774. composition for majors.
MUHL 6940 Music in the Middle Ages 3 s.h. Prereq.: MUTC 2632 with a grade of "C" or better, or permission of instructor for
The development of polyphonic music, early organum to ca. 1450, with composition majors.
emphasis on techniques, styles, and forms. Seminar, with readings, reports, MUTC 5828 Music Technology 3 s.h.
and musical illustrations. An exploration of the use of computers and technology in music. Applications
MUHL 6941 Music in the Renaissance 3 s.h. related to composition, performance, analysis, teaching, and research.
Musical developments from ca. 1450-1600 dealing with the vocal music of Prereq.: MUTC 2632 with grade of "C" or better or permission of instructor.
this period, both sacred and secular, and the formulation of independent MUTC 5830 Materials of 20th Century Music 3 s.h.
instrumental styles. Seminar with readings, reports, and musical illustrations. Study of the various elements of 20th century compositions, including melody,
MUHL 6943 Seminar in Musicology 3 s.h. harmony, rhythm, texture, and form.
An examination of select problems in musicology. May be repeated with Prereq.: MUTC 2632 with a grade of "C" or better.
permission of instructor. MUTC 5831 Modal Counterpoint 3 s.h.
MUHL 6944 Seminar in Symphonic Literature 3 s.h. Sixteenth century contrapuntal style including introduction of species
An investigation of the literature written for symphony orchestra. technique; analysis of liturgical and secular repertoire; writing of imitative
counterpoint with stylistic rhythms and cadences.
Prereq.: MUTC 2632 with a grade of "C" or better.
92 Master of Music
MUTC 5832 Tonal Counterpoint 3 s.h. MUTC 6936 Jazz Composition 3 s.h.

Contrapuntal style of baroque music including an analysis of examples in Students will study the styles of leading jazz composers and arrangers in the
imitative and invertible counterpoint; writing two- and three-part inventions and process of developing their craft and their own style. Assignments will include
three- and four-part fugal expositions. a portfolio of compositions and analysis of compositions by Jelly Roll Morton,
Prereq.: MUTC 2632 with a grade of "C" or better. Duke Ellington, Thad Jones, and others.
MUTC 5833 Theory Seminar 3 s.h. OBOE 5800A Oboe 1 s.h.
Topics in music theory not covered in regular upper-division offerings. May be Private Music Lessons.
repeated once with different topic.
OBOE 5800B Oboe 1 s.h.
Prereq.: MUTC 2632 with a grade of "C" or better.
MUTC 5834 Electronic Music 3 s.h.
OBOE 6901 Oboe 2 s.h.
Techniques of analog and digital synthesis including tape composition,
musique concrete; advanced MIDI applications such as sequencing and
sampling; and digital audio editing. Composition in electronic and mixed OBOE 6902 Oboe 2 s.h.
media. Private Music Lessons.
Prereq.: For composition majors, COMP 1502 or equivalent; for non- OBOE 6903 Oboe 3 s.h.
composition majors, MUTC 2632 with a grade of "C" or better; for non-majors, Private Music Lessons.
MUTC 5840 Instrumentation 3 s.h. Private Music Lessons.
Ranges, transposition, technical characteristics, and tonal features of the
instruments. Scoring for large and small ensembles which are available as
laboratory reading groups.
Prereq.: MUTC 2632 with a grade of "C" or better. OBOE 6906 Oboe 4 s.h.
MUTC 6903 Advanced Composition 3 s.h.
Individual instruction in the composition of larger forms for chorus, orchestra, ORGN 5800A Organ 1 s.h.
or chamber ensembles. Private Music Lessons.
Prereq.: Permission of Instructor.
ORGN 5800B Organ 1 s.h.
MUTC 6904 Advanced Composition 3 s.h. Private Music Lessons.
Individual instruction in the composition of larger forms for chorus, orchestra,
ORGN 6901 Organ 2 s.h.
or chamber ensembles.
ORGN 6902 Organ 2 s.h.
MUTC 6913 Pedagogy of Theory 3 s.h.
The study and critical analysis of methods for teaching harmony, sightsinging,
and ear training. ORGN 6903 Organ 3 s.h.
MUTC 6916 Fugue 3 s.h.
Analysis of the fugal style used in 17th-century trio sonatas and in both ORGN 6904 Organ 3 s.h.
volumes of The Well-Tempered Clavier by J. S. Bach; writing three to four voice Private Music Lessons.
fugues employing imitative and invertible counterpoint. ORGN 6905 Organ 4 s.h.
MUTC 6921 Graduate Analysis 1 3 s.h. Private Music Lessons.
Foundational graduate study of musical analysis. Includes basic techniques ORGN 6906 Organ 4 s.h.
of harmonic, melodic, and rhythmic analysis applied to a selection of music Private Music Lessons.
literature from the seventeenth century through the present time.
PERC 5800A Percussion 1 s.h.
MUTC 6922 Graduate Analysis 2 3 s.h. Private Music Lessons.
Continuing graduate study of musical analysis. Includes advanced techniques
PERC 5800B Percussion 1 s.h.
of harmonic, melodic, and rhythmic analysis applied to a selection of music
literature from the seventeenth century through the present time.
Prereq.: MUTC 6921 with a grade of "B" or higher or 70% or higher on graduate PERC 6901 Percussion 2 s.h.
entrance exam or instructor's permission. Private Music Lessons.
MUTC 6930 Baroque Music Styles 3 s.h. PERC 6902 Percussion 2 s.h.
Stylistic and structural analysis of compositions from the Baroque Era. Private Music Lessons.
MUTC 6931 Classic Music Styles 3 s.h. PERC 6903 Percussion 3 s.h.
Stylistic and structural analysis of compositions from the Classic Era. Private Music Lessons.
MUTC 6932 Romantic Music Styles 3 s.h. PERC 6904 Percussion 3 s.h.
Stylistic and structural analysis of compositions from the Romantic Era. Private Music Lessons.
MUTC 6933 Twentieth-Century Music Styles 3 s.h. PERC 6905 Percussion 4 s.h.
Stylistic and structural analysis of compositions from the 20th century. Private Music Lessons.
MUTC 6935 Jazz Theory 3 s.h. PERC 6906 Percussion 4 s.h.
This course examines the process of jazz improvisation and undertakes a Private Music Lessons.
critical evaluation of the existing modes of analyzing improvisation. Students
PIAN 5800A Piano 1 s.h.
will learn to differentiate between pedagogical, speculative, and analytical
theory and to apply appropriate analytical techniques according to the musical
context. Emphasis will be placed on the development of critical listening and PIAN 5800B Piano 1 s.h.
reading skills. Private Music Lessons.
PIAN 6901 Piano 2 s.h. TROM 6905 Trombone 4 s.h.

Private Music Lessons. Private Music Lessons.
PIAN 6902 Piano 2 s.h. TROM 6906 Trombone 4 s.h.
PIAN 6903 Piano 3 s.h. TRUM 5800A Trumpet 1 s.h.
PIAN 6904 Piano 3 s.h. TRUM 5800B Trumpet 1 s.h.
PIAN 6905 Piano 4 s.h. TRUM 6901 Trumpet 2 s.h.
PIAN 6906 Piano 4 s.h. TRUM 6902 Trumpet 2 s.h.
SAX 5800A Saxophone 1 s.h. TRUM 6903 Trumpet 3 s.h.
SAX 5800B Saxophone 1 s.h. TRUM 6904 Trumpet 3 s.h.
SAX 6901 Saxophone 2 s.h. TRUM 6905 Trumpet 4 s.h.
SAX 6902 Saxophone 2 s.h. TRUM 6906 Trumpet 4 s.h.
SAX 6903 Saxophone 3 s.h. TUBA 5800A Tuba 1 s.h.
SAX 6904 Saxophone 3 s.h. TUBA 5800B Tuba 1 s.h.
SAX 6905 Saxophone 4 s.h. TUBA 6901 Tuba 2 s.h.
SAX 6906 Saxophone 4 s.h. TUBA 6902 Tuba 2 s.h.
SBSS 5800A String Bass 1 s.h. TUBA 6903 Tuba 3 s.h.
SBSS 5800B String Bass 1 s.h. TUBA 6904 Tuba 3 s.h.
SBSS 6901 String Bass 2 s.h. TUBA 6905 Tuba 4 s.h.
SBSS 6902 String Bass 2 s.h. TUBA 6906 Tuba 4 s.h.
SBSS 6903 String Bass 3 s.h. VIOL 5800A Viola 1 s.h.
SBSS 6904 String Bass 3 s.h. VIOL 5800B Viola 1 s.h.
SBSS 6905 String Bass 4 s.h. VIOL 6901 Viola 2 s.h.
SBSS 6906 String Bass 4 s.h. VIOL 6902 Viola 2 s.h.
TROM 5800A Trombone 1 s.h. VIOL 6903 Viola 3 s.h.
TROM 5800B Trombone 1 s.h. VIOL 6904 Viola 3 s.h.
TROM 6901 Trombone 2 s.h. VIOL 6905 Viola 4 s.h.
TROM 6902 Trombone 2 s.h. VIOL 6906 Viola 4 s.h.
TROM 6903 Trombone 3 s.h. VION 5800A Violin 1 s.h.
TROM 6904 Trombone 3 s.h. VION 5800B Violin 1 s.h.
94 Music Education
VION 6901 Violin 2 s.h. three core required courses (6977 Philosophies of Music, 6922 Graduate
Private Music Lessons. Analysis II, 6960 Research in Music).
VION 6902 Violin 2 s.h. • Students who require a thesis (MUHL, MUTC and jazz studies) will do
Private Music Lessons. an oral examination on the thesis as well as take an exit examination
comprised of three questions covering the content from at least one core
VION 6903 Violin 3 s.h.
required course and at least on specialized seminar. Music education
majors electing the non-thesis option will only be required to complete the
VION 6904 Violin 3 s.h. exit examination. Procedural regulations governing the final qualifying
Private Music Lessons. examination are available from the Coordinator of Graduate Studies in
Music.
Private Music Lessons. • Thesis students who have completed MUHL 6990 Thesis 1 and
MUHL 6991 Thesis 2, (2+2 s.h.), and have completed all course
requirements but have not defended the thesis are required to maintain
current student status if they expect to receive advisor or committee
VOIC 5800A Voice 1 s.h. assistance or utilize University services (e.g., library, computer, parking,
Private Music Lessons. and so forth). This can be accomplished by registering for one hour of
MUHL 6991 Thesis 2.
VOIC 5800B Voice 1 s.h.
COURSE TITLE S.H.
VOIC 6901 Voice 2 s.h. Music Education (C)
1
9
MUED 6970 Foundations of Music Education 3
VOIC 6902 Voice 2 s.h. MUED 6978 Contemporary Trends in Music Education 3
Music history/music theory electives (A/B/E) 9
VOIC 6903 Voice 3 s.h. 5800- or 6900-level applied electives (A-F) 5
MUED 6977 Philosophies of Music 3
VOIC 6904 Voice 3 s.h. MUED 6960 Research in Music 3
MUTC 6922 Graduate Analysis 2 3
VOIC 6905 Voice 4 s.h. Music education majors may count up to four semester hours of S/U
Private Music Lessons. graded workshops toward degree fulfillment
1
VOIC 6906 Voice 4 s.h. Total Semester Hours 38

See list below:
Music Education (A) Courses to be selected from List A
Program Director
(B) Courses to be selected from List B
(C) Courses to be selected from List C
Dr. Ewelina Boczkowska (D) Courses to be selected from List D
Bliss Hall 3025 (E) Courses to be selected from List E
(330) 941-1833 (F) May include up to two semester hours of ensemble courses and up to four
eboczkowska@ysu.edu additional semester hours of applied music courses. Selection is subject to
results of entrance placement examination in music theory and music history.
Program Description All music electives must be approved by the advisor.
Master’s degrees are offered in music education, music performance, music COURSE TITLE S.H.
history, music theory/composition, and jazz studies through the Dana School Music Theory and Composition (A)
of Music, which was founded in Warren, Ohio, in 1869 as Dana’s Musical
MUTC 5821 Composition for Minors 4
Institute. A member of the National Association of Schools of Music, Dana
& MUTC 5822 and Composition for Minors
currently enrolls 300 undergraduate and graduate students. The Dana School
of Music is designated an All-Steinway School, featuring 68 Steinway pianos MUTC 5828 Music Technology 3
in addition to six mechanical action organs, two harpsichords, an electronic MUTC 5830 Materials of 20th Century Music 3
music laboratory, and 80 acoustically treated practice rooms, all housed in the MUTC 5831 Modal Counterpoint 3
$6 million Bliss Hall. In addition, the University library contains a large music MUTC 5832 Tonal Counterpoint 3
MUTC 5833 Theory Seminar 3
Multimedia Center holds several thousand recordings, and practical edition
scores MUTC 5834 Electronic Music 3
MUTC 6903 Advanced Composition 6
• Completion of all requirements outlined in respective courses of study. & MUTC 6904 and Advanced Composition
• Students who fail to meet the standards set by the School of Music may, MUTC 6913 Pedagogy of Theory 3
upon recommendation of the Dana Graduate Committee, will be required MUTC 6916 Fugue 3
to withdraw at the end of the semester. Any student with an overall grade-
point average below 3.0 (i.e. not in good standing) for two consecutive
& MUTC 6922 and Graduate Analysis 2
semesters shall be dismissed from the master's program in music.
MUTC 6930 Baroque Music Styles 12
• An entrance examination and a final qualifying examination is required
& MUTC 6931 and Classic Music Styles
of all M.M candidates. Students who pass the theory entrance exam
& MUTC 6932 and Romantic Music Styles
will qualify to test out of 6921 Graduate Analysis I. All students will take
& MUTC 6933 and Twentieth-Century Music Styles
MUTC 6935 Jazz Theory 3 of graduate study, each student must take a placement examination in music
MUTC 6936 Jazz Composition 3 history and music theory. Failure to do so will result in an addition of six
semester hours (three semester hours in music theory, three semester hours in
Music History (B)
music history) to the 32-semester-hour degree program. Theory/composition
MUHL 5871 Baroque Music 3 applicants must submit evidence of compositional or analytic activity. All
MUHL 5872 Eighteenth Century and the Viennese Classical School 3 performance degree applicants must audition on their principal instrument for
MUHL 5873 Opera History 3 acceptance to the appropriate applied music level. Students with a major in
MUHL 5874 Nineteenth Century 3 conducting performance must show evidence of conducting skill through an
audition and interview. Students wishing to enroll in any music course under
MUHL 5878 Selected Topics in Music History 3
non-degree status must have the approval of the Coordinator of Graduate
MUHL 6940 Music in the Middle Ages 3 Studies in Music.
MUHL 6941 Music in the Renaissance 3
MUHL 6943
MUHL 6946
Seminar in Musicology
Selected Topics in Jazz History
3
3
Music Performance
Music Education (C) Program Director
MUED 5814 Selected Topics in Music Education 2
Dr. Ewelina Boczkowska
MUED 5841 Music Workshop 1-3 Bliss Hall 3025
MUED 6970 Foundations of Music Education 3 (330) 941-1833
MUED 6972 Seminar in Music Education 3 eboczkowska@ysu.edu
MUED 6975 Music and the Humanities 3
MUED 6976 Directed Study in Conducting 3 Program Description
MUED 6978 Contemporary Trends in Music Education 3 Master’s degrees are offered in music education, music performance, music
MUED 6979 Workshop in Music Education 1-3 history, music theory/composition, and jazz studies through the Dana School
MUED 6981 Elementary School Music Practicum 3
MUED 6982 Secondary School Music Practicum 3 currently enrolls 300 undergraduate and graduate students. The Dana School
Pedagogy (D) of Music is designated an All-Steinway School, featuring 68 Steinway pianos
MUED 5858 Piano Pedagogy 3 in addition to six mechanical action organs, two harpsichords, an electronic
MUED 5880 Vocal Pedagogy 1 music laboratory, and 80 acoustically treated practice rooms, all housed in the
MUSIC 6913 Pedagogy of Theory 3
Music Literature (E) Multimedia Center holds several thousand recordings, and practical edition
MUED 6950 Conducting Pedagogy 2 scores
MUHL 5860 Keyboard Literature 3
• Completion of all requirements outlined in respective courses of study.
MUHL 5879 Vocal Literature 3
• Students who fail to meet the standards set by the School of Music may,
MUHL 6944 Seminar in Symphonic Literature 3
upon recommendation of the Dana Graduate Committee, will be required
MUHL 6945 Selected Topics in Music Literature 3 to withdraw at the end of the semester. Any student with an overall grade-
Music Electives (F) point average below 3.0 (i.e. not in good standing) for two consecutive
MUED 6973 Research Methods and Materials in Music Education 3 semesters shall be dismissed from the master's program in music.
MUHL 6990 Thesis 1 2 • An entrance examination and a final qualifying examination is required
MUHL 6991 Thesis 2 2 of all M.M candidates. Students who pass the theory entrance exam
MUED 6992 Independent Projects in Music 1-4
three core required courses (6977 Philosophies of Music, 6922 Graduate
Analysis II, 6960 Research in Music).
Learning Outcomes • Students who require a thesis (MUHL, MUTC and jazz studies) will do
1. Students will demonstrate an understanding of specialized knowledge of an oral examination on the thesis as well as take an exit examination
at least one era of Music History (MUHL). Assessment: EXIT EXAM comprised of three questions covering the content from at least one core
2. Students will demonstrate an understanding of specialized knowledge of required course and at least on specialized seminar. Performance majors
at least one aspect of Music Theory (MUTC). Assessment: EXIT EXAM will submit a document supporting the recital in lieu of a thesis, and will
also complete the exit examination. Procedural regulations governing the
3. Students will demonstrate research skills and techniques through the
final qualifying examination are available from the Coordinator of Graduate
creation of an original scholarly project. Assessment: RUB RIC / FINAL
Studies in Music.
ASSIGNMENT 6942 or 6973
• Thesis students who have completed MUHL 6990 Thesis 1 and
4. Students will demonstrate the ability to write in a scholarly manner about
MUHL 6991 Thesis 2, (2+2 s.h.), and have completed all course
their area of specialization within music. Assessment: RUBRIC / RECITAL
DOCUMENT, THESIS, OR FINAL PROJECT IN 6973.
assistance or utilize University services (e.g., library, computer, parking,
and so forth). This can be accomplished by registering for one hour of
Applicants for admission to graduate study in the Master of Music degree MUHL 6991 Thesis 2.
must present a baccalaureate degree in music from an accredited college
or university. Admission requires a cumulative undergraduate grade point COURSE TITLE S.H.
1
average of at least 2.7 (on a 4.0 scale). Students with less than a 2.7 average 6900 level applied 12
must provide satisfactory scores on the aptitude portion of the Graduate 2
Music History/music theory electives (A/B/E) 9
Record Examination. Upon admission and before the end of the first semester Music Literature (F) 3
96 Music Theory and Composition
Music Electives (A-F) 5 MUED 6978 Contemporary Trends in Music Education 3

MUHL 6977 Philosophies of Music 3 MUED 6979 Workshop in Music Education 1-3
MUHL 6960 Research in Music 3 MUED 6981 Elementary School Music Practicum 3
MUTC 6922 Graduate Analysis 2 3 MUED 6982 Secondary School Music Practicum 3
Conducting majors must take four semester hours of vocal or Pedagogy (D)
1
instrumental applied and eight semester hours of applied conducting. MUED 5858 Piano Pedagogy 3
2
Both areas must be represented in the coursework. MUED 5880 Vocal Pedagogy 1
Total Semester Hours 38 MUSIC 6913 Pedagogy of Theory 3
Music Literature (E)
See Lists below:
MUED 6950 Conducting Pedagogy 2
(A) Courses to be selected from List A MUHL 5860 Keyboard Literature 3
(B) Courses to be selected from List B MUHL 5879 Vocal Literature 3
(C) Courses to be selected from List C MUHL 6944 Seminar in Symphonic Literature 3
(D) Courses to be selected from List D
MUHL 6945 Selected Topics in Music Literature 3
(E) Courses to be selected from List E
(F) May include up to two semester hours of ensemble courses and up to four Music Electives (F)
additional semester hours of applied music courses. Selection is subject to MUED 6973 Research Methods and Materials in Music Education 3
results of entrance placement examination in music theory and music history. MUHL 6990 Thesis 1 2
All music electives must be approved by the advisor. MUHL 6991 Thesis 2 2
COURSE TITLE S.H. MUED 6992 Independent Projects in Music 1-4
Music Theory and Composition (A)

MUTC 5821 Composition for Minors 4 Learning Outcomes
& MUTC 5822 and Composition for Minors 1. Students will demonstrate an understanding of specialized knowledge of
MUTC 5828 Music Technology 3 at least one era of Music History (MUHL). Assessment: EXIT EXAM
MUTC 5830 Materials of 20th Century Music 3 2. Students will demonstrate an understanding of specialized knowledge of
MUTC 5831 Modal Counterpoint 3 at least one aspect of Music Theory (MUTC). Assessment: EXIT EXAM
MUTC 5832 Tonal Counterpoint 3 3. Students will demonstrate research skills and techniques through the
creation of an original scholarly project. Assessment: RUB RIC / FINAL
MUTC 5834 Electronic Music 3
MUTC 6903 Advanced Composition 6 their area of specialization within music. Assessment: RUBRIC / RECITAL
& MUTC 6904 and Advanced Composition DOCUMENT, THESIS, OR FINAL PROJECT IN 6973.
MUTC 6913 Pedagogy of Theory 3
MUTC 6916 Fugue 3 Admission Requirements
MUTC 6921 Graduate Analysis 1 6 Applicants for admission to graduate study in the Master of Music degree
& MUTC 6922 and Graduate Analysis 2 must present a baccalaureate degree in music from an accredited college
MUTC 6930 Baroque Music Styles 12 or university. Admission requires a cumulative undergraduate grade point
& MUTC 6931 and Classic Music Styles average of at least 2.7 (on a 4.0 scale). Students with less than a 2.7 average
& MUTC 6932 and Romantic Music Styles must provide satisfactory scores on the aptitude portion of the Graduate
& MUTC 6933 and Twentieth-Century Music Styles Record Examination. Upon admission and before the end of the first semester
MUTC 6935 Jazz Theory 3 of graduate study, each student must take a placement examination in music
MUTC 6936 Jazz Composition 3 history and music theory. Failure to do so will result in an addition of six
Music History (B)
MUHL 5871 Baroque Music 3 applicants must submit evidence of compositional or analytic activity. All
MUHL 5872 Eighteenth Century and the Viennese Classical School 3 performance degree applicants must audition on their principal instrument for
MUHL 5873 Opera History 3 acceptance to the appropriate applied music level. Students with a major in
MUHL 5874 Nineteenth Century 3 conducting performance must show evidence of conducting skill through an
MUHL 5878 Selected Topics in Music History 3
MUHL 6940 Music in the Middle Ages 3 Studies in Music.
MUHL 6941 Music in the Renaissance 3
MUHL 6943
MUHL 6946
Seminar in Musicology
Selected Topics in Jazz History
3
3
Music Theory and Composition
Music Education (C) Program Director
MUED 5814 Selected Topics in Music Education 2
MUED 5841 Music Workshop 1-3 Bliss Hall 3025
MUED 6970 Foundations of Music Education 3 (330) 941-1833
MUED 6976 Directed Study in Conducting 3
Program Description COURSE TITLE

Music Theory and Composition (A)
S.H.
Master’s degrees are offered in music education, music performance, music

history, music theory/composition, and jazz studies through the Dana School
& MUTC 5822 and Composition for Minors
Institute. A member of the National Association of Schools of Music, Dana MUTC 5828 Music Technology 3
currently enrolls 300 undergraduate and graduate students. The Dana School MUTC 5830 Materials of 20th Century Music 3
of Music is designated an All-Steinway School, featuring 68 Steinway pianos MUTC 5831 Modal Counterpoint 3
in addition to six mechanical action organs, two harpsichords, an electronic
MUTC 5832 Tonal Counterpoint 3
music laboratory, and 80 acoustically treated practice rooms, all housed in the
section, especially notable for its collected and scholarly editions, while the MUTC 5834 Electronic Music 3
Multimedia Center holds several thousand recordings, and practical edition MUTC 6903 Advanced Composition 6
scores & MUTC 6904 and Advanced Composition
MUTC 6916 Fugue 3
point average below 3.0 (i.e. not in good standing) for two consecutive MUTC 6930 Baroque Music Styles 12
semesters shall be dismissed from the master's program in music. & MUTC 6931 and Classic Music Styles
will qualify to test out of 6921 Graduate Analysis I. All students will take MUTC 6935 Jazz Theory 3
three core required courses (6977 Philosophies of Music, 6922 Graduate MUTC 6936 Jazz Composition 3
Analysis II, 6960 Research in Music). Music History (B)
• Students who require a thesis (MUHL, MUTC and jazz studies) will do MUHL 5871 Baroque Music 3
an oral examination on the thesis as well as take an exit examination
MUHL 5872 Eighteenth Century and the Viennese Classical School 3
comprised of three questions covering the content from at least one
MUHL 5873 Opera History 3
core required course and at least on specialized seminar. Procedural
regulations governing the final qualifying examination are available from MUHL 5874 Nineteenth Century 3
the Coordinator of Graduate Studies in Music. MUHL 5878 Selected Topics in Music History 3
• Thesis students who have completed MUHL 6990 Thesis 1 and MUHL 6940 Music in the Middle Ages 3
MUHL 6991 Thesis 2, (2+2 s.h.), and have completed all course MUHL 6941 Music in the Renaissance 3
MUHL 6943 Seminar in Musicology 3
MUHL 6946 Selected Topics in Jazz History 3
and so forth). This can be accomplished by registering for one hour of Music Education (C)
MUHL 6991 Thesis 2. MUED 5814 Selected Topics in Music Education 2
MUED 5841 Music Workshop 1-3
COURSE TITLE S.H.
1
Music Theory (A) 15
MUED 6972 Seminar in Music Education 3
Music History (B/E) 7
5800- or 6900-level applied (A-F) 7
MUHL 6990 Thesis 1 2
MUED 6978 Contemporary Trends in Music Education 3
MUHL 6991 Thesis 2 1-2
MUED 6979 Workshop in Music Education 1-3
MUHL 6977 Philosophies of Music 3
MUHL 6960 Research in Music 3
MUED 6982 Secondary School Music Practicum 3
Pedagogy (D)
Students in the theory emphasis should take MUSIC 6913 Pedagogy of
1 MUED 5858 Piano Pedagogy 3
Theory
MUED 5880 Vocal Pedagogy 1
Total Semester Hours 41-42
See lists below: Music Literature (E)
(A) Courses to be selected from List A
(C) Courses to be selected from List C MUHL 5879 Vocal Literature 3
(D) Courses to be selected from List D MUHL 6944 Seminar in Symphonic Literature 3
(E) Courses to be selected from List E MUHL 6945 Selected Topics in Music Literature 3
(F) May include up to two semester hours of ensemble courses and up to four Music Electives (F)
additional semester hours of applied music courses. Selection is subject to
MUED 6973 Research Methods and Materials in Music Education 3
All music electives must be approved by the advisor. MUHL 6990 Thesis 1 2
98 Jazz Studies
MUHL 6991 Thesis 2 2 MUHL 6946 Selected Topics in Jazz History 3

MUED 6992 Independent Projects in Music 1-4 Music Theory (A) 3
Music History (B/E) 3
Learning Outcomes Jazz Ensemble 2
1. Students will demonstrate an understanding of specialized knowledge of Jazz Combo 2
1
at least one era of Music History (MUHL). Assessment: EXIT EXAM Applied study or electives (A-F) 6
2. Students will demonstrate an understanding of specialized knowledge of MUHL 6977 Philosophies of Music 3
at least one aspect of Music Theory (MUTC). Assessment: EXIT EXAM MUHL 6960 Research in Music 3
3. Students will demonstrate research skills and techniques through the MUTC 6922 Graduate Analysis 2 3
creation of an original scholarly project. Assessment: RUB RIC / FINAL 1
Must represent two areas.
See lists below:
Admission Requirements (B) Courses to be selected from List B
Applicants for admission to graduate study in the Master of Music degree
must present a baccalaureate degree in music from an accredited college
or university. Admission requires a cumulative undergraduate grade point
(F) May include up to two semester hours of ensemble courses and up to four
average of at least 2.7 (on a 4.0 scale). Students with less than a 2.7 average
additional semester hours of applied music courses. Selection is subject to
must provide satisfactory scores on the aptitude portion of the Graduate
Record Examination. Upon admission and before the end of the first semester
All music electives must be approved by the advisor.
of graduate study, each student must take a placement examination in music
history and music theory. Failure to do so will result in an addition of six
COURSE TITLE S.H.
music history) to the 32-semester-hour degree program. Theory/composition Music Theory and Composition (A)
applicants must submit evidence of compositional or analytic activity. All MUTC 5821 Composition for Minors 4
performance degree applicants must audition on their principal instrument for & MUTC 5822 and Composition for Minors
acceptance to the appropriate applied music level. Students with a major in MUTC 5828 Music Technology 3
conducting performance must show evidence of conducting skill through an MUTC 5830 Materials of 20th Century Music 3
MUTC 5831 Modal Counterpoint 3
Studies in Music. MUTC 5832 Tonal Counterpoint 3
Jazz Studies MUTC 5834

MUTC 6903
Electronic Music
Advanced Composition
3
6
• Completion of all requirements outlined in respective courses of study. & MUTC 6904 and Advanced Composition
• Students who fail to meet the standards set by the School of Music may, MUTC 6913 Pedagogy of Theory 3
upon recommendation of the Dana Graduate Committee, will be required MUTC 6916 Fugue 3
point average below 3.0 (i.e. not in good standing) for two consecutive
semesters shall be dismissed from the master's program in music.
MUTC 6930 Baroque Music Styles 12
& MUTC 6931 and Classic Music Styles
Analysis II, 6960 Research in Music). MUTC 6935 Jazz Theory 3
• Students who require a thesis (MUHL, MUTC and jazz studies) will do MUTC 6936 Jazz Composition 3
an oral examination on the thesis as well as take an exit examination Music History (B)
comprised of three questions covering the content from at least one MUHL 5871 Baroque Music 3
core required course and at least on specialized seminar. Procedural MUHL 5872 Eighteenth Century and the Viennese Classical School 3
regulations governing the final qualifying examination are available from
the Coordinator of Graduate Studies in Music.
MUHL 5874 Nineteenth Century 3
• Thesis students who have completed MUHL 6990 Thesis 1 and
MUHL 6991 Thesis 2, (2+2 s.h.), and have completed all course MUHL 5878 Selected Topics in Music History 3
requirements but have not defended the thesis are required to maintain MUHL 6940 Music in the Middle Ages 3
current student status if they expect to receive advisor or committee MUHL 6941 Music in the Renaissance 3
assistance or utilize University services (e.g., library, computer, parking, MUHL 6943 Seminar in Musicology 3
MUHL 6946 Selected Topics in Jazz History 3
MUHL 6991 Thesis 2.
Music Education (C)
COURSE TITLE S.H. MUED 5814 Selected Topics in Music Education 2
MUTC 6935 Jazz Theory 3 MUED 5841 Music Workshop 1-3
MUTC 6936 Jazz Composition 3 MUED 6970 Foundations of Music Education 3

MUED 6976 Directed Study in Conducting 3 Program Description
MUED 6978 Contemporary Trends in Music Education 3 Master’s degrees are offered in music education, music performance, music
MUED 6979 Workshop in Music Education 1-3 history, music theory/composition, and jazz studies through the Dana School
MUED 6982 Secondary School Music Practicum 3
currently enrolls 300 undergraduate and graduate students. The Dana School
Pedagogy (D) of Music is designated an All-Steinway School, featuring 68 Steinway pianos
MUED 5858 Piano Pedagogy 3 in addition to six mechanical action organs, two harpsichords, an electronic
MUED 5880 Vocal Pedagogy 1 music laboratory, and 80 acoustically treated practice rooms, all housed in the
Music Literature (E)
Multimedia Center holds several thousand recordings, and practical edition
MUED 6950 Conducting Pedagogy 2 scores
MUHL 5879 Vocal Literature 3
MUHL 6944 Seminar in Symphonic Literature 3
MUHL 6945 Selected Topics in Music Literature 3
Music Electives (F) point average below 3.0 (i.e. not in good standing) for two consecutive
MUED 6973 Research Methods and Materials in Music Education 3 semesters shall be dismissed from the master's program in music.
MUHL 6990 Thesis 1 2 • An entrance examination and a final qualifying examination is required
MUHL 6991 Thesis 2 2 of all M.M candidates. Students who pass the theory entrance exam
MUED 6992 Independent Projects in Music 1-4
Learning Outcomes
Analysis II, 6960 Research in Music).
• Students who require a thesis (MUHL, MUTC and jazz studies) will do
1. Students will demonstrate an understanding of specialized knowledge of an oral examination on the thesis as well as take an exit examination
at least one era of Music History (MUHL). Assessment: EXIT EXAM comprised of three questions covering the content from at least one
2. Students will demonstrate an understanding of specialized knowledge of core required course and at least on specialized seminar. Procedural
at least one aspect of Music Theory (MUTC). Assessment: EXIT EXAM regulations governing the final qualifying examination are available from
the Coordinator of Graduate Studies in Music.
3. Students will demonstrate research skills and techniques through the
creation of an original scholarly project. Assessment: RUB RIC / FINAL • Thesis students who have completed MUHL 6990 Thesis 1 and
ASSIGNMENT 6942 or 6973 MUHL 6991 Thesis 2, (2+2 s.h.), and have completed all course
Admission Requirements MUHL 6991 Thesis 2.
Applicants for admission to graduate study in the Master of Music degree COURSE TITLE S.H.
must present a baccalaureate degree in music from an accredited college Music History/Literature (B/E) 15
or university. Admission requires a cumulative undergraduate grade point Music Theory (A) 3
average of at least 2.7 (on a 4.0 scale). Students with less than a 2.7 average
5800- or 6900-level applied or electives (A-F) 7
MUHL 6990 Thesis 1 2
of graduate study, each student must take a placement examination in music MUHL 6991 Thesis 2 1-2
history and music theory. Failure to do so will result in an addition of six MUHL 6977 Philosophies of Music 3
semester hours (three semester hours in music theory, three semester hours in MUHL 6960 Research in Music 3
applicants must submit evidence of compositional or analytic activity. All
performance degree applicants must audition on their principal instrument for Total Semester Hours 37-38
acceptance to the appropriate applied music level. Students with a major in
conducting performance must show evidence of conducting skill through an See lists below:
Studies in Music.
Music History and Literature

(F) May include up to two semester hours of ensemble courses and up to four
Program Director additional semester hours of applied music courses. Selection is subject to
Dr. Ewelina Boczkowska All music electives must be approved by the advisor.
Bliss Hall 3025
(330) 941-1833
100 Master of Public Health
COURSE TITLE S.H. MUHL 6991 Thesis 2 2

Music Theory and Composition (A) MUED 6992 Independent Projects in Music 1-4
& MUTC 5822 and Composition for Minors Learning Outcomes
MUTC 5828 Music Technology 3
1. Students will demonstrate an understanding of specialized knowledge of
MUTC 5830 Materials of 20th Century Music 3 at least one era of Music History (MUHL). Assessment: EXIT EXAM
MUTC 5831 Modal Counterpoint 3 2. Students will demonstrate an understanding of specialized knowledge of
MUTC 5832 Tonal Counterpoint 3 at least one aspect of Music Theory (MUTC). Assessment: EXIT EXAM
MUTC 5833 Theory Seminar 3 3. Students will demonstrate research skills and techniques through the
MUTC 5834 Electronic Music 3 creation of an original scholarly project. Assessment: RUB RIC / FINAL
MUTC 6903 Advanced Composition 6
& MUTC 6904 and Advanced Composition 4. Students will demonstrate the ability to write in a scholarly manner about
MUTC 6916 Fugue 3
MUTC 6921
& MUTC 6922
Graduate Analysis 1
and Graduate Analysis 2
6
MUTC 6930 Baroque Music Styles 12 Applicants for admission to graduate study in the Master of Music degree
& MUTC 6931 and Classic Music Styles must present a baccalaureate degree in music from an accredited college
& MUTC 6932 and Romantic Music Styles or university. Admission requires a cumulative undergraduate grade point
& MUTC 6933 and Twentieth-Century Music Styles average of at least 2.7 (on a 4.0 scale). Students with less than a 2.7 average
MUTC 6935 Jazz Theory 3
MUTC 6936 Jazz Composition 3 of graduate study, each student must take a placement examination in music
Music History (B) history and music theory. Failure to do so will result in an addition of six
MUHL 5871 Baroque Music 3 semester hours (three semester hours in music theory, three semester hours in
MUHL 5872 Eighteenth Century and the Viennese Classical School 3 music history) to the 32-semester-hour degree program. Theory/composition
applicants must submit evidence of compositional or analytic activity. All
performance degree applicants must audition on their principal instrument for
MUHL 5874 Nineteenth Century 3 acceptance to the appropriate applied music level. Students with a major in
MUHL 5878 Selected Topics in Music History 3 conducting performance must show evidence of conducting skill through an
MUHL 6940 Music in the Middle Ages 3 audition and interview. Students wishing to enroll in any music course under
MUHL 6941 Music in the Renaissance 3 non-degree status must have the approval of the Coordinator of Graduate
Studies in Music.
MUHL 6943 Seminar in Musicology 3
MUHL 6946
Music Education (C)
Selected Topics in Jazz History 3
Master of Public Health
MUED 5814
MUED 5841
Selected Topics in Music Education
Music Workshop
2
1-3
Program Directors
Dr. Nicolette Powe, YSU Program Coordinator
1104 Cushwa Hall
MUED 6972 Seminar in Music Education 3
(330) 941-1895
MUED 6975 Music and the Humanities 3 nwpowe@ysu.edu (ktrobinson@ysu.edu)
Dr. Amy Lee, CEOMPH Program Director
MUED 6978 Contemporary Trends in Music Education 3
Consortium of Eastern Ohio Master of Public Health
MUED 6979 Workshop in Music Education 1-3
NEOMED
MUED 6981 Elementary School Music Practicum 3 (330) 325-6179
MUED 6982 Secondary School Music Practicum 3 afl@neomed.edu
Pedagogy (D)
MUED 5858 Piano Pedagogy 3 Program Description
MUED 5880 Vocal Pedagogy 1 The Master of Public Health program at Youngstown State University is part
MUSIC 6913 Pedagogy of Theory 3 of Consortium of Eastern Ohio Master of Public Health (CEOMPH). CEOMPH
Music Literature (E) is a multidisciplinary, interdepartmental, and interinstitutional program that
provides opportunities for graduate studies in public health. It is housed in the
Bitonte College of Health and Human Services. Although the M.P.H. degree
MUHL 5860 Keyboard Literature 3 is awarded by Youngstown State University, the M.P.H. program is consor-
MUHL 5879 Vocal Literature 3 tium-based. It draws its faculty from several departments at The University of
MUHL 6944 Seminar in Symphonic Literature 3 Akron, Cleveland State University, the Northeastern Ohio Medical University
MUHL 6945 Selected Topics in Music Literature 3 (NEOMED), Ohio University, and Youngstown State University.
Music Electives (F) The mission of the Consortium of Eastern Ohio Master of Public Health
MUED 6973 Research Methods and Materials in Music Education 3 program is to provide accredited public health education designed for the
MUHL 6990 Thesis 1 2 working professional. It does this through a collaborative learning community,
drawing on the collective resources of its five member institutions and
partnering community agencies. The program strives to produce respected
and competent professionals able to improve public health practice, especially Environmental health sciences in public health
in eastern Ohio. Other unique features of the program include the use of
distance learning and Saturday course offerings, which accommodate the Rachael J. Pohle-Krauza, Ph.D., Professor
typical professional student’s work schedule. Nutrition
The program is structured as a weekend college program with core courses Keisha T. Robinson, Dr.P.H., Associate Professor
scheduled on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Alternate scheduling Epidemiology and health education/health promotion
will be considered to accommodate students with special circumstances.
Students take core courses at any one of the distance learning sites on Degree Requirements
the participating campuses. Electives are taken at The University of Akron,
The curriculum consists of eight core courses, directed elective, required
Cleveland State University, NEOMED, Ohio University, or YSU. Electives are tak-
capstone project, and electives. In addition, a portfolio, and an exit presen-
en on the campus where they are being offered and may be taken anytime
tation are required. Students should plan on taking the core courses as a
during the program.
cohort. Core courses will be offered on Saturdays, one course in the morning
4+ 1 Bachelor of Science in Applied

and one in the afternoon. Students may take core courses in any one of the
distance learning classrooms at the partner universities. Distance learning will
Science/Master of Public involve interactive electronic technology and web-based learning. Students
may take electives at any time in the program, and may select an elective from
Health Program any of the partner universities from a list of approved electives.
The accelerated "4+ 1 + program allows students to earn the Master of If the student is interested in an elective that is not on the approved list, an
Public Health degree in one year after completing their Bachelor's degree. Elective Approval form must be submitted, along with the course syllabus, for
Undergraduate students can apply for admission into the accelerated program review and approval by the CEOMPH Curriculum Committee:
after completing 78 semester hours with a GPA of 3.3 or higher. While in the
accelerated program, students must maintain a 3.0 GPA. Students can take CEOMPH Curriculum Committee
a maximum of twelve semester hours of graduate work that can count both Consortium of Eastern Ohio Master of Public Health
towards the Bachelor's degree and Master of Public Health degree. NEOMED
4209 State Route 44
Admission Requirements PO Box 95
Rootstown, Ohio 44272
ments, applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college Students will be assigned an advisor upon entering the program. The advisor
or university, with a minimum GPA of 2.75. Applicants must have successfully will offer guidance on choosing electives appropriate to student career goals
completed a college-level mathematics or statistics course, and a college and interest. Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0. The program
social science or natural science course, and have acceptable GRE scores requires 42 semester hours to comply with accreditation criteria.
within the last five years.
COURSE TITLE S.H.
GRE scores may be waived if the applicant has a professional degree (master’s
Core Courses
or doctorate) in a relevant area. Official results from other equivalent
MPH 6901 Public Health Concepts 3
standardized tests used for graduate admissions, also taken within the last
five years, may be substituted. These accepted tests are the following: DAT, MPH 6902 Social and Behavioral Sciences in Public Health 3
GMAT, MCAT, and PCAT. Please use institution code #1903 in the designated MPH 6903 Epidemiology in Public Health 3
area of your GRE application form. TOEFL is required from applicants from MPH 6904 Biostatistics in Public Health 3
countries where English is not the language of instruction; the minimum score
MPH 6905 Health Services Administration in Public Health 3
must be 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79-80 with read/speak/
MPH 6906 Environmental Health Sciences in Public Health 3
listen=17, write=14 (Internet-based). Please use the institution code #1903 in
the designated area on your TOEFL application form. Generalist Track
MPH 6907 Grant Writing in Public Health Practice 3
Two years of work experience in a relevant field is highly recommended. The
MPH 6908 Public Health Practice and Issues 3
applicant must provide three letters of recommendation from individuals
MPH 6909 Public Health Research and Evaluation 3
familiar with the applicant’s academic or professional background. If the
applicant has not been involved in an academic institution for two years or Electives
more, he or she may submit letters of recommendation by supervisors from his MPH 6994 Individual Investigation in Public Health 1-3
or her place of employment. The letters should include an assessment of the MPH 6996 MPH Practicum 3
applicant’s current work quality and ability to successfully complete graduate
Elective 3
training. Letters are to be mailed to the following address:
Required Project
M.P.H. Admissions Committee MPH 6998 Capstone Project 1 3
Consortium of Eastern Ohio Master of Public Health MPH 6999 Capstone Project 2 3
NEOMED
4209 State Route 44
PO Box 95
Rootstown, Ohio 44272 Core Competencies
Use basic techniques and statistical software to access, evaluate, and
Graduate Faculty interpret health data.
Guang-Hwa (Andy) Chang, Ph.D., Professor
Apply analytic reasoning and methods.
Biostatistics
Alan M. Jacobs, Ph.D., Professor

102 Master of Public Health
Interpret scientific and statistical results, including the strengths and MPH 6903 Epidemiology in Public Health 3 s.h.
limitations of scientific articles. Epidemiological methods, including study design, legal/ethical aspects, and
Epi Info, applications of methods including screening, disease surveillance,
Explain characteristics, strengths and limitations of epidemiological study outbreak investigation, and community needs assessment. Student
design types. presentations to focus on special topics such as infectious diseases, chronic
conditions, etc.
Apply behavioral health theories/models in developing community health
Prereq.: Graduate standing, permission of course director required for non-
promotion and intervention programs, and applications for research funding.
MPH students.
Apply principles of strategic planning to public health, including continuous MPH 6904 Biostatistics in Public Health 3 s.h.
quality improvement, leadership, teamwork, systems thinking, and social Principles of biostatistics in the context of multiple public health applications,
marketing. Epi Info, SAS, and JMP statistical packages to be used.
Assess associations found between environmental hazards and health MPH students.
outcomes to influence environmental policies designed to protect populations.
MPH 6905 Health Services Administration in Public Health 3 s.h.
Apply principles of program planning, development, implementation, Management principles, including personnel administration, budgeting,
management, and evaluation in organizational and community initiatives. financing, and continuous quality improvement as pertains to public health.
Planning and evaluation principles, grant writing, public health economics,
Use collaborative strategies in the design of policies, interventions, and public health policy, and data sources.
programs. Prereq.: Graduate standing, permission of course director required for non-
MPH students.
Communicate public health information to lay and professional audiences,
MPH 6906 Environmental Health Sciences in Public Health 3 s.h.
using appropriate channels and technologies and with linguistic and cultural
Air quality, water quality, food hygiene, sanitation, solid waste management,
proficiency.
hazardous materials management, vector-borne disease, other special topics,
Demonstrate ability to use credible evidence and rationale to guide well- occupational health, legal issues, environmental hazard identification and
reasoned decisions, proposals, and attitudes. response.
Use individual, team and organizational learning opportunities for personal and MPH students.
professional development.
MPH 6907 Grant Writing in Public Health Practice 3 s.h.
Methods and techniques for writing and managing grant proposals to support
Generalist Competencies public health programs.
Prepare proposals for funding from external sources. Prereq.: Permission of instructor required for non-MPH students.
MPH 6908 Public Health Practice and Issues 3 s.h.
Demonstrate the ability to design, implement and execute a research protocol. In an organizational setting, the following topics will be explored: informatics
and communication, diversity and cultural proficiency, ethics, and biology.
Consider the role of cultural and social factors in the planning and delivery of
These topics are emerging public health issues, which will be applied in a
public health services and interventions.
practice setting.
Demonstrate critical evaluation of ethical values, theories, and principles that Prereq.: Graduate standing and MPH 6901.
guide public health inquiry and decision-making. MPH 6909 Public Health Research and Evaluation 3 s.h.
Students will critically review journal articles, create research questions,
Analyze the public health information infrastructure used to collect, process, conduct comprehensive literature reviews, employ quantitative and qualitative
maintain, and disseminate data in order to allow for decision-making at an research methods that fall within institutional review board parameters,
administrative level. develop and execute a data analysis plan. Culmination of coursework will be
individual oral presentation and mock journal article.
Apply theory and strategy-based communication principles adapted to
Prereq.: Graduate standing; MPH 6903 and MPH 6904.
different contexts.
MPH 6994 Individual Investigation in Public Health 1-3 s.h.
Explain how biological, chemical, and physical agents affect human health. Intensive research or readings on selected topic or problem to be selected in
consultation with MPH graduate faculty.
Graduate Courses Prereq.: MPH 6901 and MPH 6904.
MPH 6901 Public Health Concepts 3 s.h. MPH 6995 Special Topics 1-5 s.h.

Organizational structure, history, law, ethics, essential services, global Specialized sections selected by faculty will focus on specific topics of current
problems, and future of public health. interest to public health practice. May be repeated with different topics up to
Prereq.: Graduate standing, permission of course director required for non- 15 semester hours.
MPH students. Prereq.: Graduate standing, permission of program director required for non-
MPH students.
MPH 6902 Social and Behavioral Sciences in Public Health 3 s.h.
Theories of health education and promotion; intervention (communication, MPH 6996 MPH Practicum 3 s.h.
collaboration, and strategies): sociocultural, diversity, and regional issues as Student is teamed with a faculty advisor and community preceptor(s) to work
pertains to public health. on a meaningful public health issue. For students who desire additional field
Prereq.: Graduate standing, permission of course director required for non- experience. students.
MPH students. Prereq.: Graduate standing, permission of program director required for non-
MPH.
MPH 6997 MPH Capstone Project 3-6 s.h. • Students not meeting regular admission requirements may be
A faculty advisor and community preceptor(s) are teamed with each student provisionally admitted. See the Graduate Catalog under Provisional
who will develop a paper (i.e., grant, study, proposal) on a meaningful public Admission.
health issue learned from the core MPH courses.
Prereq.: Graduate standing; MPH 6901, MPH 6902, MPH 6903, MPH 6904, Applicants must submit the following items to Graduate Admissions:
MPH 6905, and MPH 6906.
• Official transcripts from each college or institution of higher learning
MPH 6998 Capstone Project 1 3 s.h. attended (other than YSU)
In-depth assessment of public health competencies and preparation for the
• Three (3) letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the
culminating community experience in MPH Capstone II.
applicant’s academic or professional background
Prereq.: graduate standing; MPH 6901, MPH 6902, MPH 6903, MPH 6904,
• A letter of intent stating one’s professional goals and how graduate
MPH 6905, and MPH 6906.
education in respiratory therapy will help fulfill said goals
MPH 6999 Capstone Project 2 3 s.h.
• An official report of the Graduate Record Examination (General Test)
A required culminating experience for MPH students to be taken after all core
scores completed within the past five years if the applicant’s cumulative
courses and MPH 6998 Capstone Project I are completed. In partnership with a
grade point average is less than 2.7
community organization/agency.
Prereq.: graduate standing, MPH 6901, MPH 6902, MPH 6903, MPH 6904,
MPH 6905, MPH 6906, and MPH 6998. Graduate Faculty
MPH 7008 Schools and Health 3 s.h. Kelly Colwell, Ed.D., Assistant Professor
Population focus survey of children's health issues and K-12 schools using Distance learning; improving patient and family health literacy through
CDC Coordinated School Program model as an organizing framework. Topics education for management of chronic asthma in children; improving access
include school health policy, relationship of health and academic outcomes, to healthcare in undeserved areas; improving student awareness of the need
and Youth Risk Behavioral Surveillance (YRBSS). Current research infused into for cultural competency to better understand, educate, and treat patients in a
the course. multi-diverse patient population
Cross-listed: NURS 7008.
Amanda Roby, M.H.H.S., Assistant Professor
Master of Respiratory Care Salvatore Sanders, Ph.D., Professor

Technology applications for health care, education and management; student
Program Director and faculty attributes related to learning; instructional design; distance
learning
Dr. Kelly L. Colwell
(330) 941-2631 Mary Yacovone, M.Ed., Associate Professor
klcolwell@ysu.edu Adult critical care; cardiopulmonary disease management; distance education
curriculum development
Program Description
The Master of Respiratory Care program has been designed specifically Degree Requirements
for respiratory therapists who desire to enhance their career options in COURSE TITLE S.H.
clinical and/or leadership roles within the respiratory care profession. The Required Core Courses 27 sh
many resources available to respiratory care practitioners through key
RESC 6900 The Respiratory Care Profession 3
professional organizations are also integrated throughout the program. The
core of the program builds on skills related to clinical research, grant writing, RESC 6906 Respiratory Care Seminar 3
leadership development, and technology applications related to educational/ RESC 6908 Leadership Development in Respiratory Care 3
administrative settings. Specialty tracks encourage the student to further RESC 6910 Competency Assessment in Respiratory Care 3
develop their skill base in education, management, and advanced clinical RESC 6915 Education and Accreditation in Respiratory Care 3
applications.
RESC 6920 Technology Applications for Health and Human 3
Services
RESC 6950 Respiratory Care Research 3
All respiratory care applicants must meet the following requirements: CJFS 6942 Research and Statistics in Health and Human Services 3
HHS 6981 Grant Writing 3
• Regular admission requires a cumulative undergraduate grade-point
average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). Recommended Electives 3 sh
Applicants with a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.7 to
RESC 6922 Special Topics in Respiratory Care 1-3
2.99 may be admitted provisionally.
RESC 6930 Managing Respiratory Services 3
Applicants with a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of less
than 2.7 will be required to submit an official report of the Graduate Record HHS 6922 Planning and Fiscal Management 4
Examination (General Test) scores completed within the last five years for HHS 6950 Professional Codes in Healthcare 3
admission consideration. HHS 6958 Health Services Issues 3
• Current state license as a respiratory care practitioner
• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) professional RRT (advanced AHLT 5807 Epidemiology 3
practitioner) credential AHLT 5816 Environmental Regulations 3
• Membership in the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) in AHLT 5840 Comparative Health Systems 3
order to access data/projects that will be needed in academic coursework Total Degree Hours 30 sh
• An (optional) personal interview and/or additional information as
requested by the program’s admission committee.
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Combined Bachelors/Masters Program RESC 6920 Technology Applications for Health and Human Services 3 s.h.
Exploration of technology applications for education, presentations,
Highly qualified undergraduate students can apply for admission into the communications and management in Health and Human Service disciplines.
combined "4+1" Bachelors/Masters program for the Master of Respiratory Creation of digital media such as audio and/or video files, spreadsheet macros,
Care. See the description of the "4+1" program (http://catalog.ysu.edu/ e-portfolios and Web-based applications of various technologies will be
undergraduate/colleges-programs/college-health-human-services/department- required. Application of technology to education, supervision or management
health-professions/bs-respiratory-care/#curriculumsheettext) in the will be evaluated through completion of a technology-enhanced project.
undergraduate catalog. Prereq.: Acceptance in MRC program.
Learning Outcomes
RESC 6922 Special Topics in Respiratory Care 1-3 s.h.
Special topics for a focused study on problems, issues, or concerns that relate
• Upon completion of the program, graduates will demonstrate the ability to to respiratory care leadership.
comprehend, prepare, apply, and evaluate evidence based research related Prereq.: Acceptance in MRC program.
to respiratory care. RESC 6926 Advanced Mechanical Ventilation 3 s.h.
• Upon completion of the program, graduates will demonstrate proficiency Develops the practitioner's knowledge of advanced ventilatory theory. The
in the skills necessary to utilize current technologies such as, EMR/EHR technological aspects and clinical application of dual control modes of
computer and online charting and data collection systems/services ventilation, closed loop and ventilator feedback technology will be discussed.
and applications appropriate for respiratory management, respiratory The clinical application of unconventional methods of ventilatory support such
education and research. as ECMO and carbon dioxide removal, transtracheal gas insufflation and HFV
• Upon completion of the program, graduates will demonstrate leadership will also be presented.
skills with applications within the healthcare delivery, education, Prereq.: Acceptance in MRC program.
management and research settings. RESC 6930 Managing Respiratory Services 3 s.h.
• Upon completion of the program, graduates will demonstrate the ability to Presents a comprehensive approach to the delivery of respiratory services
comprehend, prepare, apply, and evaluate advanced clinical applications. across the continuum of care. Management practices in traditional or acute
• Upon completion of the program graduates will be cognizant of cultural care settings and nontraditional home care, outpatient rehabilitation facilities,
differences within diverse patient populations and have an awareness of sleep laboratories and long-term care institutions will be compared and
how those differences may affect the delivery of healthcare and outcomes. contrasted. Compliance with national/state accreditation standards will also
be presented.
Graduate Courses Prereq.: Acceptance in MRC program.

RESC 6943 Advanced Monitoring and Therapeutics 3 s.h.
RESC 6900 The Respiratory Care Profession 3 s.h.
The course is designed to analyze technical features and clinical application
Study of origins, current role, and future directions of respiratory care
of 'state of the art' invasive and noninvasive monitoring devices. Specialty
profession within the framework of the current health care environment.
therapeutic procedures such as the administration of specialized medical
Examination of professional resources is also included.
gases and medications will also be explored. The essential elements key to
Prereq.: Active membership in American Association for Respiratory Care and
successful integration of new and/or complicated therapeutic modalities and
acceptance in MRC program.
equipment into clinical practice will be highlighted.
RESC 6906 Respiratory Care Seminar 3 s.h. Prereq.: Acceptance in MRC program.
Development of a literature review on select current topics culminating in
RESC 6950 Respiratory Care Research 3 s.h.
preparation of a scholarly paper consistent with Respiratory Care Journal
Provides rationale behind evidence-based medicine and presents key elements
Conference format and an accompanying PowerPoint presentation.
of scientific research for one study, lab investigation or clinical trial. Course will
Prereq.: Acceptance in MRC program.
culminate in creation of abstract to be submitted for publication in Respiratory
RESC 6908 Leadership Development in Respiratory Care 3 s.h. Care journal.
Using an evidenced-based perspective, the course will examine nature Prereq.: Acceptance in MRC program.
of leadership in health care organizations with an emphasis on self-
understanding and learning to achieve both a theoretical and practical
understanding of leadership. Health care managers need to be able to create, Master of Science in Applied
foster and manage organizations in which people thrive and perform at their
best to achieve organizational excellence.
Behavior Analysis
RESC 6910 Competency Assessment in Respiratory Care 3 s.h.
Applications are being accepted for Fall
Reviews how clinically-related competencies in respiratory care are measured 2019.
including available tools. Evaluation of procedures performed by multiple
health care practitioners including issues at state/national levels. Importance Program Director
of assessing cultural competence also included. Stephen Flora
RESC 6915 Education and Accreditation in Respiratory Care 3 s.h. DeBartolo Hall 341
Comparison of institutional as well as programmatic accreditation
srflora@ysu.edu
requirements. Prepare students with up-to-date tools/approaches to address
major educational accreditation concerns in hospital as well as in post- 330-941-1619
secondary settings. Students will also compare and contrast the role of
accreditation in today's health care environment.
Prereq.: Acceptance in MRC program. Program Description
The Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis at Youngstown State
University trains students in the theoretical and philosophical foundations
of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA); research on basic and applied problems;
and applied techniques in such areas as the treatment of institutionalized
populations, work with the developmentally disabled, organizational behavior COURSE TITLE S.H.
management, as well as a wide range of other applications. ABA is a scientific PSYC 6960 Fundamentals of Applied Behavior Analysis 3
approach to behavior, and as such, strives to establish evidence-based
PSYC 6961 Foundations of Experimental Analysis of Behavior 3
practices for treatment and education. This approach is consistent with a
scientist-practitioner model of graduate training. The purpose of the program PSYC 6962 Behavior Theory and Philosophy 3
will be to train students in behavior analysis through a balanced combination PSYC 6963 Behavioral Interventions and Ethical Considerations 3
of in-class coursework and practical experience in community settings. As a PSYC 6964 Observational Methods & Functional Assessment 3
result of this training, students will be qualified, and strongly encouraged, to PSYC 6965 Behavioral Systems Analysis 3
become certified as Board Certified Behavior Analysts by the Behavior Analysis
PSYC 6966 Research Methods in Applied Behavior Analysis 3
Certification Board (www.bacb.com (http://www.bacb.com)).
Elective 3
The required coursework is intended to produce well-rounded professionals PSYC 6968 Practicum 1 6
capable of becoming board certified and communicating with other PSYC 6969 Practicum 2 6
professionals in the field, as well as those outside of the field (e.g. nurses,
PSYC 7060 Thesis 6
medical doctors, social workers, psychiatrists). Coursework in the program
consists of 24 required semester hours in behavior analysis courses and one Total Semester Hours 42
elective, as well as 12 credits of practical experience and (6) credits of thesis,
for a total of 42 credits. As this is a cohort-based program (beginning each
fall), no student not part of the cohort will be admitted to classes.
Master of Science in Biological
Sciences
Students must have a bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field from Program Director
an accredited college or university. Admission requires a cumulative grade Dr. Mark D. Womble
point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), as well as a satisfactory score 4063 Ward Beecher Science Hall
on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). A combined (GRE-V + GRE-Q) score over (330) 941-4727
297 is strongly recommended for admission to the program. Applicants must mdwomble@ysu.edu
also submit 1) curriculum vita/resume, 2) three letters of recommendation
from individuals familiar with the applicant’s academic and professional
background, and 3) a letter of intent stating one’s professional goals and Program Description
how graduate education in behavior analysis will help fulfill said goals. An The Department of Biological Sciences offers a graduate program leading
(optional) personal interview and/or additional information may be requested to the M.S. degree. This program provides both a strong foundation in
by the program’s admission committee. Students with minor deficiencies fundamental principles and theories and an understanding of the advanced
may be accepted with provisional admission at the discretion of the program’s application of this information within the diverse disciplines of the life
admission committee. See the Graduate Bulletin under Provisional Admission. sciences. Students prepare, through coursework and faculty-guided original
All applicants must have taken PSYC 2617 (Research Methods and Statistics research, to pursue career paths in the professions, academia, research,
I) and PSYC 2618 (Research Methods and Statistics II), or equivalent before business, and industry.
beginning the program.
The Department of Biological Sciences includes faculty in:
Degree Requirements 1. molecular biology, microbiology, and genetics;

Students must complete a minimum of 42 semester hours: including eight 2. physiology and anatomy; and
content courses (24 s.h.), two years of practicum (12 s.h.), and six semester 3. environmental biology.
hours of thesis. The two years of practicum experience is critical for training
qualified professionals who will succeed in the field and represent the program Students may pursue specific areas of specialization within and among these
professionally. The first year will focus on functional analyses and behavioral areas, including:
assessments; the second year will require students to design and implement
behavioral interventions. In addition to providing students with the supervised • ecology,
experience required for board certification, these experiences will allow • microbiology,
students to put their classroom instruction into real-world practice. Practicum • molecular biology,
sites will be sufficiently varied to provide students with a significant breadth
• genetics,
of experience. For example, if one year involves working with children, then
the following year will find students working with senior citizens, or in a • immunology,
business setting, prison, or rehabilitation center. It is imperative that students • entomology,
gain experience with more than one client population during their practicum • vertebrate physiology,
assignments. In this way, graduates will have a broad experience base, a • neuroendocrinology,
deeper understanding of the underlying technology, as well as being more
• neurobiology,
readily employable in a wide range of settings.
• cell biology, or
The master’s thesis requires the students to complete a research project. • human anatomy.
This will involve surveying the relevant literature, designing a study, collecting
data, writing up the results, and discussing the implications of your findings. The department is housed in Ward Beecher Hall. Specialized facilities include
Students will be strongly encouraged to present their findings at a research an analytical research laboratory housing modern analytical instruments,
conference and develop a manuscript suitable for submission to the tissue culture laboratories, an animal facility, laboratories equipped for
appropriate peer-reviewed scientific journal. molecular and cellular research, and an extensive greenhouse facility. The
department has exclusive use of two unique outdoor laboratories for field
studies: the Youngstown State University Arboretum (a 115-acre reserve) and
106 Master of Science in Biological Sciences
the Meander Reservoir (a 6,000-acre wildlife refuge and water impoundment), Plant community ecology; invasive species; community structure; allelopathic
which collectively provide a valuable resource for environmental biology. systems; avian ecology
Advisement Gary R. Walker, Ph.D., Professor, Chair

Cellular growth and movement in embryonic tissue; molecular processes
Each student’s course of study will be devised in consultation with the underlying cell division; biofuel production
student’s major advisor and will be approved by the student’s graduate
committee. The course of study will be based on the student’s area of Mark D. Womble, Ph.D., Professor
specialization, background, and career interests. Students must have their Human anatomy; neurophysiology; histological analysis of tissues and wound
course schedules approved by their major advisor or the graduate director healing
every semester.
Degree Requirements
Admission Requirements Students may pursue the M.S. degree in biological sciences in one of two
In addition to the minimum College of Graduate Studies admission options.
requirements applicants must have completed:
• The thesis option is a research-intensive program designed to provide
• at least 20 semester hours of undergraduate biology courses (or students a strong foundation in fundamental biological principles and
equivalents which could include biochemistry) with at least a 3.0 grade theories through coursework and the completion of a faculty-guided
point average, research project (thesis).
• plus one year of organic chemistry, • The nonthesis option allows students to gain an in-depth understanding of
• one year of introductory physics, and biology through coursework and the writing of a graduate research paper.
Thesis Option
• one semester of statistics.
Students with deficiencies in these areas should contact the Biology graduate
Under this option, students work on a faculty-guided, original research project
director prior to applying for admission. The Graduate Record Examination
and gain practical experience in research techniques and data collection. It is
(general test) is also required and students must obtain an acceptable score.
designed for students who wish to pursue careers in academic or industrial
laboratories or continue toward the Ph.D. degree.
Graduate Faculty
A minimum of 36 semester hours of credit is required for the M.S. degree with
David K. Asch, Ph.D., Associate Professor
thesis option.
Gene regulation in eukaryotic organisms; carbon catabolite repression in
Neurospora crassa
COURSE TITLE S.H.
Michael Butcher, Ph.D., Associate Professor Students must submit an acceptable thesis proposal, pass an oral review
Comparative biomechanics: muscle structure and function with regard to of the proposal, submit an acceptable thesis reporting the results of
locomotion and adaptive behaviors a faculty-supervised research project, and pass an oral defense of the
thesis.
Jonathan J. Caguiat, Ph.D., Associate Professor BIOL 6990 Master's Thesis Research (may repeat up to a 1-6
Industrial microbiology and genetic and molecular biology techniques to maximum of six semester hours)
characterize selenite and heavy metal resistant bacteria
BIOL 6991 Research Methods for Thesis 6
Chester R. Cooper, Ph.D., Professor BIOL 6988 Seminar in Biological Sciences (must take two 2
Molecular biology and microbiology; morphogenesis and virulence of semester hours)
pathogenic fungi; identification of anti-fungal targets One semester hour of Topics (BIOL 6996-BIOL 7000) 1
An additional 21 semester hours of course work with no more than eight 21
Thomas P. Diggins, Ph.D., Professor
semester hours at the 5000 level
Field-based community and ecosystem ecology of streams and riparian zones
A minimum grade point average of 3.0 is required for graduation.
Diana L. Fagan, Ph.D., Professor Total Semester Hours 36
Microbiology and immunology; inflammation and regulation of immune
responses; stem cell in wound healing
Nonthesis Option
Jill M. Gifford, Ph.D., Associate Professor This option provides students with a strong understanding of biological
Effects of environmental influences on acute inflammatory and chronic theories and principles but does not require an original research project. It is
neuropathic pain designed for students whose future goal is a nonresearch-oriented career, such
as professional school or pharmaceutical sales.
Carl G. Johnston, Ph.D., Professor
Microbiology; microbial and fungal ecology; interactions within microbial A minimum of 38 semester hours of credit is required for the M.S. degree with
communities a nonthesis option.
Johanna Krontiris-Litowitz, Ph.D., Professor COURSE TITLE S.H.

Neurobiology and physiology; regulation and phenotypic expression of 1
BIOL 6994 Research Methods for Nonthesis 2
collagen in ventricular hypertrophy and fibrotic diseases
BIOL 6998 Topics in Physiology (must take two semester hours) 2
Xiangjia Min, Ph.D., Professor One semester hour of Topics (BIOL 6996-BIOL 7000) 1
Bioinformatics; gene and genome annotation and evolutionary analysis; An additional 33 semester hours of coursework must be completed with 33
knowledge database development for secretomes and alternatively spliced no more than 12 semester hours at the 5000 level
genes
Ian J. Renne, Ph.D., Associate Professor

Students must also pass a final examination administered by their BIOL 5832 Principles of Neurobiology 4 s.h.
graduate committee and achieve a minimum grade point average of 3.0 Topics include cell and molecular biology of the neuron, properties of excitable
for graduation. membranes, functional neuroanatomy, integrated motor control, sensory signal
transduction, developmental neurobiology, mechanisms of disease processes,
and higher cortical function.
1 Prereq.: BIOL 3730.
Requires the submission of an acceptable graduate research paper and
the oral review of this paper before their graduate committee. BIOL 5833 Mammalian Endocrinology 3 s.h.
Detailed examination of the hormones of the hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid,
Learning Outcomes adrenal pancreas, gonads, and other organs with putative endocrine function.
Focus on the physiological functions of hormones and their mechanisms of
1. Students will be able to integrate and critique information in a specified action with emphasis on the human.
sub-discipline of biology. Prereq.: BIOL 3730.
2. Students will be able to evaluate the scientific literature in the biological BIOL 5840 Advanced Microbiology 3 s.h.
sciences. Molecular mechanisms for virulence of pathogenic organisms.
3. Thesis students will conduct independent research in the biological Prereq.: BIOL 3702 or equivalent.
sciences.
BIOL 5844 Physiology of Reproduction 3 s.h.
4. Students will create a thesis or position paper that critiques current Current concepts of reproductive processes and their physiological control in
literature, evaluates scientific data and presents a conclusion. mammalian systems.
Prereq.: BIOL 3730.
Graduate Courses BIOL 5853 Biometry 3 s.h.
BIOL 5806 Field Ecology 4 s.h. Application of fundamental theory and procedures to the statistical analysis of
Field study involving quantitative methods for the collection, analysis, and biological data.
interpretation of ecological data in populations and communities. Pre-field trip Prereq.: 20 s.h. of Biological Sciences.
lectures, specified experiments, independent study, a written report, and an
BIOL 5858 Computational Bioinformatics 3 s.h.
oral presentation of the independent study project. Required off-campus travel.
Project-based learning course with a focus on using a Linux environment
Field conditions may be rigorous and/or primitive.
and PERL for processing large genomic datasets and data mining. Relational
Prereq.: BIOL 3780.
database and BioPERL will also be introduced for genomic data analysis and
BIOL 5811 Ornithology 4 s.h. display. Three hours of combined lecture and lab per week.
Structure, physiology, behavior, ecology, and evolution of birds. Natural history
BIOL 5861 Animal Behavior 3 s.h.
of common bird species and important bird groups, especially those in Ohio.
Detailed examination of a variety of topics necessary for understanding animal
Basic methods and skills for field study of birds. Three hours lecture, three
behavior. Historical approaches to animal behavior, evolution and behavior
hours lab.
genetics, physiology of behavior, behavioral ecology, and social organization
Prereq.: BIOL 3741.
and mating systems.
BIOL 5811L Ornithology Laboratory 0 s.h. Prereq.: BIOL 3741 or permission of instructor.
Ornithology Laboratory.
BIOL 5865L Functional Human Gross Anatomy Lab 0 s.h.
BIOL 5813 Vertebrate Histology 4 s.h. Functional Human Gross Anatomy Lab.
The microscopic study of mammalian tissues and organs. Three hours lecture,
BIOL 5868 Gross Anatomy 1 4 s.h.
two hours lab.
Regional study of the human body with emphasis on functional and
Prereq.: BIOL 3711 or BIOL 3730.
topographic anatomy and clinical correlations. Two hours lecture-
BIOL 5813L Vertebrate Histology Laboratory 0 s.h. demonstration, four hours lab.
Vertebrate Histology Laboratory. Prereq.: Admission to the YSU Physical Therapy program or permission of
BIOL 5823 Advanced Eukaryotic Genetics 3 s.h. instructor.
Mechanisms and control of eukaryotic DNA replication, current advances BIOL 5868L Gross Anatomy 1 Laboratory 0 s.h.
in understanding the genetics basis of cancer and other genetic diseases, Gross Anatomy 1 Laboratory.
problems and benefits of the various eukaryotic genome projects (human and
BIOL 5869 Gross Anatomy 2 4 s.h.
others), gene therapy and genetic engineering in animals and plants.
Regional study of the human body with emphasis on functional and
Prereq.: BIOL 3721 and BIOL 4890.
topographic anatomy and clinical correlations. Two hours lecture-
BIOL 5824 Behavioral Neuroscience 4 s.h. demonstration, four hours lab.
Explores the biological basis of human experience and behavior. Topics Prereq.: BIOL 5868.
include basic neuroanatomy and neuropharmacology, emotions, learning
BIOL 5869L Gross Anatomy 2 Laboratory 0 s.h.
and memory, sleep and biological rhythms, reproductive behavior, and
Gross Anatomy 2 Laboratory.
communication. Three hours lecture, three hours lab.
Prereq.: BIOL 3730. BIOL 5888 Environmental Biotechnology 4 s.h.
Lectures will cover the use of microbes for solving environmental problems.
BIOL 5824L Behavioral Neuroscience Laboratory 0 s.h.
In the laboratory, teams of students will design and implement experiments in
Behavioral Neuroscience Laboratory.
bioremediation. This course is intended for students in biology, environmental
BIOL 5827 Gene Manipulation 2 s.h. studies, chemistry, and engineering. Two hours lecture and four hours lab.
Techniques of modern molecular biology including the use of restriction Prereq.: CHEM 3719 or CEEN 3736.
enzymes, plasmid and phage vectors, Southern blots and the polymerase
BIOL 5888L Environmental Biotechnology Laboratory 0 s.h.
chain reaction (PCR). Introduction and manipulation of foreign DNA in
Environmental Biotechnology Laboratory.
bacterial and eukaryotic systems. Six hours lab.
Prereq.: BIOL 4890.
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BIOL 6900 Advanced Bioinformatics 3 s.h. BIOL 6934L Advanced Physiology: Integrative Mechanisms Laboratory 1

An examination of how computer and informatics technology is applied to s.h.
biological data analysis, particularly in the area of genomics data mining, and An experimental approach to the examination of advanced human physiology
its use in genomics, molecular, and systems biology research. Three hours of through a detailed study of selected body systems. Systems examined may
lecture per week. include the cardiovascular, respiratory, and renal system, exchange dynamics
Prereq.: BIOL 4890 or permission of instructor. among body fluid compartments, and acid-base balance. Three hours lab.
Prereq.: BIOL 3730 or equivalent.
BIOL 6902 Ecology of Lakes 3 s.h.
A study of the physical, chemical, biological, and ecological structure and BIOL 6935 Advanced Physiology: Regulatory Mechanisms 3 s.h.
function of lake ecosystems. Examination of advanced human physiology through a detailed study of
Prereq.: permission of instructor. selected body systems. Systems examined may include the musculoskeletal,
gastrointestinal, metabolic and thermoregulatory. Three hours lecture.
BIOL 6903 Stream Ecology 3 s.h.
A study of the physical, chemical, biological, and ecological structure and
function of stream ecosystems, and of their associated riparian zones. BIOL 6935L Advanced Physiology: Regulatory Mechanisms Laboratory 1
Prereq.: permission of instructor. s.h.
The experimental approach to the examination of advanced human physiology
BIOL 6906 Ecosystems Field Ecology 4 s.h.
through a detailed study of selected body systems. Systems examined may
Students will learn about destination ecosystems, including associated
include the musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, metabolic and thermoregulatory.
organisms, interactions, physical, chemical, climatic conditions, culture, and
Three hours lab.
human impacts. Students must be in good health, hike, swim, and handle
Prereq.: BIOL 6935 or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 6935.
primitive conditions. Course may be taken more than once with different
destination ecosystems. This course involves travel expenses in addition to BIOL 6937 Conservation Biology 3 s.h.
lab fees. A socioeconomic, political and ecological approach to issues associated
Prereq.: permission of instructor. with the maintenance and value of biodiversity and ecosystem services;
consequences of anthropogenic climate change, fragmentation,
BIOL 6909 The Human Microbiome 3 s.h.
overharvesting, extinction, and invasion of non-native species; biofuels;
This course covers microbial communities and their interactions associated
ecological restoration, nature reserve design and sustainability.
with the human host. Scientific literature on the identity and roles of microbes
Prereq.: BIOL 3759 or BIOL 3750 or permission from instructor.
associated with the human gut, oral cavity, skin, genital-urinary tract and
respiratory system will be reviewed, presented, and discussed. BIOL 6940 Microbial Physiology 4 s.h.
Prereq.: One of the following courses: undergraduate microbiology, physiology, This course will present advanced topics in biomolecule synthesis, molecular
biochemistry, immunology, or molecular biology. biology, bacterial genetics, gene expression, energy production photosynthesis,
bacteriophages, and microbial stress response. An integrative laboratory
BIOL 6911 Comparative Biomechanics 4 s.h.
project emphasizing some of these topics will be included. Three hours lecture
Overview of biomechanical principles involved with the structure and function
and three hours laboratory.
of animals. Topics include mechanical properties of biomaterials, comparative
muscle architecture and physiology, and locomotor mechanisms of human
walking and running. Three hours lecture and two hours lab. BIOL 6948 Biology of Fungi 4 s.h.
Prereq.: BIOL 2602 or BIOL 3705, and PHYS 1501 or PHYS 2610. Examination of fungal and fungal-like organisms with emphasis placed upon
their taxonomy, phylogenetic relationships, structure, function, physiology,
BIOL 6911L Comparative Biomechanics Lab 0 s.h.
genetics, and ecology. Their role in agriculture, medicine, and scientific
Comparative Biomechanics Lab.
research is explored as well. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory.
BIOL 6919 Microbiome Gut Brain Axis 3 s.h. Prereq.: BIOL 3702 Microbiology and graduate standing.
This course covers the gut microbial communities and their interactions
BIOL 6949 Cellular and Molecular Mycology 3 s.h.
with the enteric and central nervous systems of humans and other animal
Specific cellular and molecular processes in fungal organisms will be
hosts. Through its interactions with the nervous system, the gut microbiome
examined in great detail. Topic areas include morphogenesis, dimorphism,
influences the emotional and cognitive centers of the brain, whihc in turn
signal transduction, gene expression and regulation, cellular differentiation,
may affect mental health, response to stress, and other nervous system
nutritional physiology, primary and secondary metabolism, and host/parasite
disorders. This course explores these topics based on the scientific literature,
interactions.
discussions, and presentations.
Prereq.: BIOL 3702 or equivalent, and graduate standing.
Prereq.: BIOL 6909.
BIOL 6950 Comparative Animal Physiology 4 s.h.
BIOL 6929 Functional Neuroanatomy 4 s.h.
The study of physiological mechanisms and adaptations of animals to
An examination of the structure, function, integration, and cellular control of
environmental stresses of their habitats. Three hours lecture and three hours
the brain and spinal cord. Three hours lecture, two hours lab. Students who
laboratory per week.
have enrolled in BIOL 4929 will not receive credit for this course.
Prereq.: BIOL 3730 Human Physiology or equivalent.
BIOL 6950L Animal Physiology Lab 0 s.h.
BIOL 6929L Functional Neuroanatomy Lab 0 s.h.
Animal Physiology Laboratory.
Functional Neuroanatomy Lab.
BIOL 6951 Developmental and Comparative Neurobiology 3 s.h.
BIOL 6934 Advanced Physiology: Integrative Mechanisms 3 s.h.
The study of processes critical to the development, maintenance, and function
Examination of advanced human physiology through a detailed study of
of the nervous system. Topics will be presented from an experimental
selected body systems. Systems examined may include the cardiovascular,
perspective using the scientific literature as a resource.
respiratory, and renal systems, exchange dynamics among body fluid
Prereq.: BIOL 3730 Human Physiology or equivalent.
compartments, and acid-base balance. Three hours lecture.
Prereq.: BIOL 3730 or equivalent. BIOL 6952 Experimental Design 3 s.h.
Controlling variables, experimental design, and treatment of data from
biological experiments.
Prereq.: BIOL 5853 or permission of instructor.
BIOL 6954 Advanced Ecology 3 s.h. BIOL 6976 Cellular Neurophysiology 3 s.h.

Interrelationships of species within the community and their influence upon Detailed study of ionic currents, regulation of neuronal firing patterns, synaptic
the ecosystem. transmission, and synaptic plasticity.
Prereq.: Permission of instructor. Prereq.: BIOL 5832 or permission of instructor.
BIOL 6957 Advanced Immunology 3 s.h. BIOL 6978 Teaching Practicum 1: Principles of Biology 1 s.h.
Fundamentals of immunological systems, including both humoral and cellular A course dealing with principles of pedagogy for both classroom and
immunological responses. Immune response to infections, transplantation laboratory settings. This is a broad-based course, which will address basic
rejection, autoimmune diseases, allergy, and autoimmunity. Three hours of principles and concepts of modern biology. Emphasis is on relationships
lecture a week. between instruction and learning outcomes. Required of all graduate teaching
Prereq.: BIOL 3702 Microbiology or equivalent. assistants in the Biological Sciences. Students will be assigned a grade of S/
U. May be repeated.
BIOL 6957L Advanced Immunology Laboratory 2 s.h.
Immunologic laboratory techniques. Four hours of laboratory a week. Should BIOL 6979 Teaching Practicum: 1545 Anatomy and Physiology 1 s.h.
be taken concurrently with BIOL 6957. A course dealing with the principles of pedagogy for BIOL 1545 Allied
Health Anatomy and Physiology. This course addresses classroom and
BIOL 6959 Analytical Cell Biology 4 s.h.
laboratory topics in human anatomy and physiology, with an emphasis on
Analytical concepts are applied to the study of cells and cellular processes.
the relationships between instruction and learning outcomes. Required of
The use of microscopic techniques, including microtechniques, fluorescent
graduate teaching assistants providing instructional support for BIOL 1545.
microscopic analysis, and immunocytochemistry, are presented. Qualitative
Students will be assigned a grade of S/U. May be repeated.
and quantitative analysis of macromolecular composition is used in answering
contemporary questions in cell biology. BIOL 6981 Teaching Practicum: 1551 Anatomy and Physiology 1 s.h.
Prereq.: Graduate standing. A course dealing with the principles of pedagogy for BIOL 1551 Anatomy and
Physiology I. This course addresses classroom and laboratory topics in human
BIOL 6962 Systematic Zoology 2 s.h.
anatomy and physiology with an emphasis on the relationships between
Principles, significance, and procedure of zoological taxonomy.
instruction and learning outcomes. Required of graduate teaching assistants
Prereq.: BIOL 3741 Animal Diversity.
providing instructional support for BIOL 1551. Students will be assigned a
BIOL 6963 Virology 3 s.h. grade of S/U. May be repeated.
Viral structure, replication, infection, and pathogesis. The molecular biology
BIOL 6982 Teaching Practicum: 1552 Anatomy and Physiology 2 1 s.h.
of viruses and their interactions with host cells, and the use of viruses as
A course dealing with the principles of pedagogy for BIOL 1552 Anatomy
tools for gene therapy and genetic engineering. Current research and viruses
and Physiology II. This course addresses classroom and laboratory topics
important in world health, such as HIV, will be emphasized.
in human anatomy and physiology with an emphasis on the relationships
Prereq.: Graduate standing or permission of instructor.
between instruction and learning outcomes. Required of graduate teaching
BIOL 6963L Virology Lab 0 s.h. assistants providing instructional support for BIOL 1552. Students will be
Virology Laboratory. assigned a grade of S/U. May be repeated.
BIOL 6964 Advanced Molecular Genetics 3 s.h. BIOL 6988 Seminar in Biological Sciences 1 s.h.
An examination of the mechanisms of transcription, translation, DNA May be repeated up to two semester hours.
replication, and RNA processing and transposition in both prokaryotes and
BIOL 6989 Graduate Research Experience 1-3 s.h.
eukaryotes.
Independent study for graduate students wishing to learn specific biological
Prereq.: BIOL 4890 Molecular Genetics or permission of instructor.
research techniques. Applicable only to biology graduate students following
BIOL 6966 Protein Analysis 4 s.h. the nonthesis or biology education options. May be repeated for up to a total
Students will gain experience in the analysis of proteins. Protein structure of three semester hours.
and function relationships are discussed in the context of their relevance in Prereq.: Permission of instructor or department chair.
analytical techniques. Methods presented and used in class include protein
BIOL 6990 Master's Thesis Research 1-6 s.h.
quantification, two-dimensional gel electrophoresis, liquid chromatography,
Research selected and supervised by departmental advisor and approved by
gel image analysis, and amino acid analysis. Two hours lecture and four hours
graduate faculty of Biology Department and graduate dean. May be repeated
laboratory.
for a maximum of six semester hours.
Prereq.: BIOL 4836 or equivalent, and graduate standing.
Prereq.: Acceptance by departmental committee.
BIOL 6967 Stem Cell Biology 3 s.h.
BIOL 6991 Research Methods for Thesis 3 s.h.
This course deals with the study of stem cells and their role in biology.
Discussion and demonstration of current methods and concepts related to
Developmental aspects of stem cells and the relevance of stem cells to
research in biological sciences and writing of a graduate thesis proposal. Not
medicine and applied biology will be discussed.
applicable for students enrolled in the nonthesis or biology education options.
May be repeated once.
BIOL 6968 Cell Culture Methods Laboratory 2 s.h. Prereq.: Permission of instructor.
This course provides instruction and training in standard animal cell culture
BIOL 6993 Biology of Proteins 2 s.h.
techniques. Theory and practice using established cell lines. In addition, more
This course engages the student in the world of proteins, from the basic
advanced cell cultivation will be explored, bio-reactors and 3D bio-printing.
structure and function of proteins in biological systems, to the applied
Prereq.: permission of instructor.
sciences involved in the development of commercially valuable proteins.
BIOL 6974 Neuroendocrinology 3 s.h. This course extends the students previous understanding and expertise in
Current concepts of neuroendocrine processes will be discussed. molecular biology to emphasize proteins.
Prereq.: BIOL 5833 or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Prereq.: BIOL 5827 or equivalent.
BIOL 6975 Neuropharmacology 3 s.h. BIOL 6994 Research Methods for Nonthesis 2 s.h.
An examination of how drugs interact with the nervous system, including the A course focused on reviewing current biological concepts as reported in the
locus of action for neuroactive substances and the mechanisms by which scientific literature. Not applicable for students enrolled in the thesis or biology
these substances cause change in physiology and behavior. education options.
Prereq.: Graduate standing or permission of instructor. Prereq.: Permission of instructor.
110 Master of Science in Chemistry
BIOL 6996 Topics in Ecology 1 s.h. analyzers, differential scanning calorimeter, gel permeation chromatograph,
An arranged course in terrestrial and aquatic ecology. May be repeated with a diode array spectrophotometers, and electrochemical systems.
different subject up to 2 s.h.
Advisement
BIOL 6997 Topics in Molecular and Cellular Biology 1 s.h. Entering students are advised by the program director. Within the first
An arranged course in subjects at the molecular level of life. May be repeated semester of full-time graduate studies, the student should select a thesis
with different subject up to 2 s.h. advisor, who will assist the student in planning the remainder of the program.
Prereq.: Permission of instructor. Within the first year of full-time graduate studies, the student should select a
BIOL 6998 Topics in Physiology 1 s.h. thesis advisory committee in consultation with the thesis advisor. The commit-
An arranged course for advanced subjects in vertebrate physiology. May be tee, including the advisor, will meet periodically with the student to evaluate
repeated with a different subject up to 2 s.h. the progress of the research and to provide guidance.
BIOL 7000 Topics in Microbiology 1 s.h. Admission Requirements
An arranged course on subjects of microbiology. May be repeated with a In addition to the minimum admission requirements of the College of Graduate
different subject up to 2 s.h. Studies, an applicant for admission to the M.S. degree program in the
Prereq.: Permission of instructor. Department of Chemistry must present an undergraduate major in chemistry
BIOL 8868 Human Gross Anatomy 1 4 s.h. or the equivalent. Ordinarily, this entails the completion of at least a year’s
Regional study of the human body with emphasis on functional and study in both organic and physical chemistry. In those cases where the
topographic anatomy and clinical correlations. Two hours of lecture- undergraduate preparation is slightly deficient, the applicant may be admitted
demonstration four hours of lab. h. with provisional status with the approval of the chair of the Chemistry
Prereq.: Admission to the YSU Physical Therapy Program 4 s. Department and the Graduate Dean. Students must achieve an acceptable
score on the Graduate Record Examination general test (GRE) for admission to
BIOL 8868L Human Gross Anatomy 1 Lab 0 s.h.
the program. The Chemistry or Biochemistry subject GRE test is also required
Human Gross Anatomy I Lab.
of all students who do not have a B.S. or B.A. in chemistry or biochemistry.
BIOL 8869 Human Gross Anatomy 2 4 s.h.
Regional study of the human body with emphasis on functional and Students must submit three recommendation letters and responses, of less
topographic anatomy and clinical correlations. Two hours lecture. Four hours than one page, to the following four statements;
lab.
1. Describe your academic background. Indicate major and minor(s) in
Prereq.: BIOL 8868.
college study, any honors attained or special activities engaged in, and
BIOL 8869L Human Gross Anatomy 2 Lab 0 s.h. degrees, titles or certificates earned.
Human Gross Anatomy Laboratory.
2. Describe your employment experience in chronological order,
including name and location of employer, kinds of positions held, and
Master of Science in Chemistry responsibilities involved.
3. Describe any research experience or if you have an interest in a specialized
Program Director field within chemistry.
Dr. Sherri R. Lovelace-Cameron 4. Describe your purpose in working for a master's degree, including your
5016 Ward Beecher Science Hall occupational plans and goals.
(330) 941-1997
srlovelacecameron@ysu.edu Graduate Faculty
Ganesaratnam K. Balendiran, Ph.D., Professor
Program Description Biomolecular structural biochemistry; structure and function of biological
The Department of Chemistry offers a program of study leading to the M.S. molecules and manipulation of their physiological properties with novel
degree with concentrations available in: chemicals for health benefits
• analytical, Larry S. Curtin, Ph.D., Associate Professor

Electroanalytical chemistry; synthetic inorganic chemistry; self-assembled
• biochemistry,
monolayers; buckminsterfullerene; conducting polymers and charge transfer
• inorganic, salts
• materials,
• organic, and Douglas T. Genna, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Merging organic chemistry with metal organic frame-works; stabilization of
• physical chemistry.
reactice intermediates
The program prepares the student for practice as a professional chemist by
Allen D. Hunter, Ph.D., Professor
teaching academic fundamentals, creative and independent thinking through
Materials chemistry; crystallography; instrumental Methods; chemistry
independent study and research, and leadership skills through interaction
education
with undergraduate students as graduate teaching assistants. The program
is also excellent preparation for further advanced study at other institutions, John A. Jackson, Ph.D., Associate Professor
leading to the Ph.D. degree in chemistry or professional degrees in chemistry- Synthetic organic chemistry; organophosphorus chemistry; synthetic
related fields. The department has state-of-the-art instrumentation facilities methodology; biologically active compounds; asymmetric synthesis
and a wide assortment of instruments readily available for student and faculty
research including: two powder- and three single-crystal X-ray diffractometers, Brian D. Leskiw, Ph.D., Professor
a transmission electron microscope, a Focused Ion Beam/Scanning Electron Mass spectrometric investigation of various compounds, including chemical
Microscopy system, two 400 MHz NMRs, FTIR, ICP-AES, AA, GC-MS, LC-MS, vapor deposition precursors, substituted phenols, and trace analysis of
high resolution MS, several HPLCs, X-ray fluorescence, thermogravimetric pyrazines/haloanisoles
Clovis Linkous, Ph.D., Professor CHEM 6977 Teaching Practicum in Allied Health Chemistry
Ceramic electrolytes, polymer membrane electrolytes, solid state hydrogen CHEM 6978 Teaching Practicum in Organic Chemistry
storage, photovoltaic materials, photocatalytic decomposition of hydrogen
CHEM 6979 Teaching Practicum for Chemistry in Modern Living
sulfide; algae inhibition
Lab
Sherri R. Lovelace-Cameron, Ph.D., Professor Content Chemistry Courses
Synthesis and electrochemistry of novel organometallic polymers; synthesis of Select 15 semester hours 15
metal organic frameworks Electives
Peter Norris, Ph.D., Professor Select 6 semester hours in consultation with advisor 6
Synthesis of novel monomers, oligomers, and polymers derived from Thesis
carbohydrates; environmentally friendly methods to organic synthesis; CHEM 6990 Thesis 9-12
catalytic decomposition of natural azide nad diazo
Total Semester Hours 36-39
Michael A. Serra, Ph.D., Associate Professor
For graduation, the student must achieve a grade point average of 3.0 or
Effects of free radicals on proteins
higher in chemistry and must complete an acceptable research proposal,
Josef B. Simeonsson, Ph.D., Professor written thesis, and oral defense of the thesis.
Analytical atomic and molecular spectroscopy; trace and ultratrace analysis;
laser induced fluorescence spectroscopy; laser ionization spectroscopy; Learning Outcomes
Raman spectroscopy; environmental analysis
1. Graduate students will demonstrate a thorough understanding of
Nina V. Stourman, Ph.D., Associate Professor the chemical principles related to their chosen area of Chemistry or
Studies of bacterial functional genomics during response to stress; bacterial Biochemistry.
glutahione metabolism and the mechanism and biological role of bifunctional 2. Graduate students will demonstrate the ability to search and critically
enzyme glutahionyl spermidine synthetase/amidase (GSS) and its products in assess the scientific literature.
E. coli 3. Graduate students will demonstrate a thorough understanding of the
applications and basic principles of the chemical instrumentation,
Timothy R. Wagner, Ph.D., Professor, Chair techniques, and/or software that is commonly used in their sub-discipline.
Synthesis of inorganic oxide and mixed-anion materials; structure
4. Graduate students will effectively communicate their research ideas and
characterizations using single crystal and powder X-ray diffraction; electron
findings both orally and in writing.
microscopy techniques
A minimum of 35 semester hours of credit is required for the M.S. degree. Graduate Courses
CHEM 5804 Chemical Instrumentation 4 s.h.
COURSE TITLE S.H.
The theoretical foundations of instrumental procedures and the use of
Required Courses instruments in analytical work. Two hours lecture, six hours lab.
CHEM 6980 Introduction to Chemical Research (taken the first 3 Prereq.: CHEM 3739.
year)
CHEM 5804L Chemical Instrumentation Laboratory 0 s.h.
CHEM 6981 Seminar 1 1 Chemical Instrumentation Laboratory.
CHEM 6982 Seminar 2 1
CHEM 5821 Intermediate Organic Chemistry 3 s.h.
Content Chemistry Courses An intermediate treatment of organic chemistry building on the principles
Select 15 semester hours 15 introduced at the sophomore level. Emphasis on curved arrow notation in
Electives mechanism and the planning of organic syntheses. Structural analysis of
Select 6 semester hours in consultation with advisor 6 organic compounds using NMR, IR and MS and the application of structural
knowledge to questions of mechanism.
Thesis
Prereq.: CHEM 3720.
CHEM 6990 Thesis 9-12
CHEM 5822 Advanced Organic Laboratory 4 s.h.
Total Semester Hours 35-38 An advanced approach to the applications of organic chemistry in the
laboratory. Synthesis and purification of organic molecules using modern
For graduation, the student must achieve a grade point average of 3.0 or
techniques, structure elucidation using spectroscopic techniques. Lecture
higher in chemistry and must complete an acceptable research proposal,
discussion includes use of instrumentation, planning of practical syntheses,
written thesis, and oral defense of the thesis.
use of the primary chemical literature and safety in the laboratory. Two hours
lecture, six hours lab.
Teaching Assistants Prereq.: CHEM 3720.
COURSE TITLE S.H. CHEM 5822L Advanced Organic Laboratory 0 s.h.
Required Courses Advanced Organic Laboratory.
CHEM 6980 Introduction to Chemical Research (taken the first 3 CHEM 5830 Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry 2 s.h.
year) Reactions and descriptive chemistry of transition metal, organometallic, and
CHEM 6981 Seminar 1 1 main-group compounds.
Prereq.: CHEM 3729, CHEM 3740 (may be concurrent).
CHEM 6982 Seminar 2 1
CHEM 6975 An Introduction to Teaching Chemistry (taken the first 1 CHEM 5831 Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory 2 s.h.
year) Preparation of typical inorganic compounds and their characterization. Six
hours lab-discussion.
Register for one of the following each semester (does not count towards
Prereq. or concurrent: CHEM 3729 and CHEM 3739.
the degree):
CHEM 6976 Teaching Practicum in General Chemistry
112 Master of Science in Chemistry
CHEM 5832 Solid State Structural Methods 3 s.h. CHEM 6933 Physical Methods in Structure Determination 3 s.h.
The determination of structures of biological, organic, and inorganic materials The determination of molecular-level structures of biological, organic, and
in the solid state. Introduction to the crystalline state, defects, diffraction of inorganic compounds in the gas phase, solution, and solid state by diffraction
waves, powder and single crystal diffraction methods of neutron and x-ray and spectroscopic methods, especially X-ray crystallography and NMR
analysis, electron microscopy, and solid state NMR. Two hours lecture, three spectroscopy. Three hours lecture.
hours lab. Prereq.: CHEM 5822, CHEM 5832, or permission of instructor.
Prereq.: CHEM 3729.
CHEM 6941 Advanced Organic Chemistry 1 3 s.h.
CHEM 5832L Solid State Structural Methods Laboratory 0 s.h. Principles of chemical bonding and structure in organic molecules, physical
Solid State Structural Methods Laboratory. organic chemistry, structure of reactive intermediates, stereochemistry, and
detailed descriptions of reaction mechanisms.
CHEM 5836 Quantum Chemistry 3 s.h.
Prereq.: CHEM 3721 Genetics and CHEM 3740 Physical Chemistry 2.
Basic principles of quantum chemistry, with applications to problems in
molecular structure, spectroscopy and thermodynamics. CHEM 6942 Advanced Organic Chemistry 2 3 s.h.
Prereq.: CHEM 3740. Detailed study of functional group transformations in organic synthesis as
applied to the preparation of complex molecules. Carbon-carbon bond forming
CHEM 5861 Polymer Science 1: Polymer Chemistry and Plastics 3 s.h.
reactions, organometallic reagants in organic synthesis, oxidation-reduction
Preparation, characterization, structure-property relationships, morphology,
chemistry, and multi-step synthesis.
and uses of the major commercial polymers. Two hours lecture, three hours
Prereq.: CHEM 6941.
lab.
Prereq.: CHEM 3739. CHEM 6951 Advanced Physical Chemistry 1 3 s.h.
Principles of quantum chemistry and spectroscopy with applications.
CHEM 5861L Polymer Science 1: Polymer Chemistry and Plastics
Laboratory 0 s.h. CHEM 6952 Advanced Physical Chemistry 2 3 s.h.
Polymer Science 1: Polymer Chemistry and Plastics Laboratory. Molecular basis of thermodynamics and kinetics.
CHEM 5862 Polymer Science 2: Polymer Rheology, Processing, and CHEM 6963 Advanced Polymer Science 3 s.h.
Composites 3 s.h. Advanced methods of polymer synthesis and characterization, high
Polymer rheology, processing methods, and materials characterization. performance polymers, polymerization kinetics and mechanisms, polymer
The effects of additives and the major classes of thermoplastic, thermoset, processing, materials optimization, and high performance applications. Three
elastomeric, and composite materials. Two hours lecture, three hours lab. hours lecture.
Prereq.: CHEM 5861 or consent of the chairperson. Prereq.: CHEM 3740 and CHEM 5861, or permission of the instructor.
CHEM 5862L Polymer Science 2: Polymer Rheology, Processing, and CHEM 6969 Laboratory Problems 2 s.h.
Composites Laboratory 0 s.h. A laboratory course that stresses individual effort in solving chemical
Polymer Science 2: Polymer Rheology, Processing, and Composites problems. Recommended for high school chemistry teachers. Not applicable
Laboratory. to the M.S. degree in chemistry. May be repeated up to six semester hours.
Prereq.: An undergraduate minor in chemistry.
CHEM 5876 Enzyme Analysis 2 s.h.
Advanced biochemistry laboratory focusing on the methods of enzyme CHEM 6971 The Teaching and Learning of Chemistry 3 s.h.
purification and characterization. One hour lecture, two hours lab. An introduction to the current literature and research problems in the
Prereq.: CHEM 3785 or equivalent and CHEM 3785L or equivalent. teaching and learning of chemistry. Topics include theories of teaching,
learning styles, assessment, problem solving, misconceptions, and the role
CHEM 6911 Advanced Analytical Chemistry 1 3 s.h.
of laboratories, recitations, and demonstrations in learning chemistry. Also
Theory and applications of spectroscopy and theory of chemical separation
includes examination of these issues as related to teaching biology.
methods.
Prereq.: CHEM 3739 Physical Chemistry I. CHEM 6972 Methods of Chemistry Education Research 3 s.h.
Principles of chemistry education research. Issues of problem design, data
CHEM 6912 Advanced Analytical Chemistry 2 3 s.h.
collection, and data analysis are considered from both quantitative and
Applications of chemical separation methods and theory and applications of
qualitative frameworks. Methodologies include surveys and questionnaires,
electrochemistry and electrochemical techniques.
think-along protocols, interviews, observations, and action research. Also
Prereq.: CHEM 3739 Physical Chemistry.
includes examination of these issues as related to biology.
CHEM 6921 Advanced Biochemistry 1 3 s.h.
CHEM 6973 Chemistry and National Science Education Standards 3 s.h.
Protein structure and intermediary metabolism.
Implications of national standards for modifying high school chemistry
Prereq.: CHEM 3720, or concurrently with CHEM 3737 or CHEM 3739.
instruction in a variety of classroom situations. Topics include inquiry learning,
CHEM 6922 Advanced Biochemistry 2 3 s.h. science and technology literacy, the history and nature of science, preservice
A study of metabolic pathways and other biochemical systems at the science teacher education, assessment, and the impact of standards on
molecular level. advanced placement chemistry.
Prereq.: CHEM 6921.
CHEM 6975 An Introduction to Teaching Chemistry 1 s.h.
CHEM 6931 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 1 3 s.h. A course to prepare graduate students to serve as teaching assistants
Current theories and types of bonding. Modern structural principles with in both chemistry laboratories and recitations. Topics include laboratory
applications in main-group molecular compounds, coordination compounds, safety (governmental regulations, ACS guidelines, hazardous materials,
and inorganic solids. waste disposal) and practical matters of teaching (active learning, leading
Prereq.: CHEM 3729 Inorganic Chemistry. discussions, grading, cheating, etc.). Required of all graduate students serving
CHEM 6932 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 2 3 s.h. as first-year teaching assistants.
Transtition metal organometallic chemistry emphasizing molecular structure,
bonding methods, characterization, and functional group reactivity. The
properties, chemical reactivity, and trends of the elements.
Prereq.: CHEM 5830, CHEM 6931, or permission of instructor.
CHEM 6976 Teaching Practicum in General Chemistry 2 s.h. CHEM 6990 Thesis 1-9 s.h.

Teaching strategies in the General Chemistry laboratory. Students will meet Hours arranged. May be repeated.
with General Chemistry course instructors and must demonstrate proficiency
CHEM 6991 Special Topics 1-3 s.h.
in the material to be presented in CHEM 1515 General Chemistry 1 and
Topics selected by the faculty from fields of current research interest or of
CHEM 1516 General Chemistry 2 laboratories. Grading for CHEM 6976 is S/U.
special emphasis. May be repeated with different topics.
May be repeated for a total of six semester hours for CHEM 6976, CHEM 6977,
Master of Science in Criminal Justice

CHEM 6978, and CHEM 6979.
Prereq. or concurrent: CHEM 6975.
CHEM 6977 Teaching Practicum in Chemistry for Allied Health Sciences
Lab 2 s.h. Program Director
Teaching strategies in CHEM 1510. Students will meet with the course Dr. Christopher Bellas
instructor and must demonstrate proficiency in the material to be presented in 2149 Cushwa Hall
CHEM 1510. Grading for CHEM 6977 is S/U. May be repeated for a total of six (330) 941-2167
semester hours for CHEM 6977.
Prereq.: or concurrent: CHEM 6975. cmbellas@ysu.edu
Program Description
CHEM 6978 Teaching Practicum in Organic Chemistry 2 s.h.
Teaching strategies in the organic chemistry laboratory. Students will meet
with organic chemistry course instructors and must demonstrate proficiency The Master of Science in criminal justice at YSU provides professional
in the material to be presented in CHEM 3719 Organic Chemistry 1 and education for criminal justice students. Criminal Justice faculty members are
CHEM 3720 Organic Chemistry 2 laboratories. Grading for CHEM 6978 is S/U. currently involved in research in police management theory, applied police
May be repeated for a total of six semester hours for CHEM 6976, CHEM 6977, management, correctional organization and treatment, crime statistics, and
CHEM 6978, and CHEM 6979. criminological theory. Students are encouraged to participate in this ongoing
Prereq. or concurrent: CHEM 6975. research.
CHEM 6979 Teaching Practicum for Chemistry in Modern Living Lab 1 s.h.
Students considering a career in the field of criminal justice should be aware
Teaching strategies in the Chemistry in Modern Living Laboratory. Students
that many employers and agencies may require applicants to meet certain
will meet with course coordinator and must demonstrate proficiency in the
preemployment qualifications. These may include, but are not limited to,
material to be presented in CHEM 1500L. Grading for CHEM 6979 is S/U. May
be repeated for a total of six semester hours for CHEM 6979.
• lack of a criminal record,
Prereq. or concurrent: CHEM 6975.
• satisfactory background checks,
CHEM 6979B Teaching Practicum for Chemistry in Modern Living Lab 1 2
• physical standards and conditions, and
s.h.
• emotional stability.
Teaching strategies in the Chemistry in Modern Living Laboratory. Students
will meet with course coordinator and must demonstrate proficiency in the
material to be presented in CHEM 1500L. Grading for CHEM 6979 is S/U. May Regular Admission
be repeated for a total of six semester hours for CHEM 6976, CHEM 6977, To obtain regular admission, students must have a cumulative grade
CHEM 6978, and CHEM 6979. point average in undergraduate work of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) or a
Prereq. or concurrent: CHEM 6975. satisfactory standardized test score (30th percentile or higher on the GRE
CHEM 6980 Introduction to Chemical Research 3 s.h. overall, or MAT group overall score) and undergraduate GPA of 2.7 or higher. If
Principles of chemical research planning, design, execution, and reporting. students meet these criteria but have undergraduate coursework deficiencies,
Includes research proposals, record keeping, written reports, oral they may be granted provisional admission.
presentations, the reviewing process, and professional standards. The
application of the principles of chemical research to the student's M.S.
research project. Required of all first-year students in the M.S. program in
Provisional Admission
A student with a cumulative GPA in undergraduate work below a 3.0 must have
chemistry.
either of the following two criteria in order to obtain provisional admission:
CHEM 6981 Seminar 1 1 s.h.
Preparation of a formal written research proposal and oral presentation of 1. a satisfactory standardized test score (30th percentile or higher on the
the proposal. Under the guidance of a research supervisor, the student will MAT, GRE, or GMAT)
investigate the background literature and rationale for a project. Required of all 2. an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) in the last 30-40
first-year students in the M.S. program in chemistry. Hours arranged. hours of coursework.
Prereq.: CHEM 6980 and permission of the Chemistry chair.
Upon admission to the criminal justice graduate program and selection
CHEM 6982 Seminar 2 1 s.h.
of emphasis area, each student is guided by a committee of three faculty
Oral presentation and defense of thesis. Hours arranged.
members. The student selects a graduate advisor in the area of concentration
Prereq.: CHEM 6981 and permission of the thesis advisor, or concurrently with
from the faculty of the Department of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences.
six semester hours of CHEM 6990.
This advisor serves as the chair of the student’s graduate committee. The
CHEM 6985 Fundamental Chemistry for Educators 3 s.h. student and advisor select the other two members of the committee, both of
Fundamentals of general, organic, and biological chemistry including whom must be members of the graduate faculty and one of whom may come
application to the teaching of science. Two hours lecture, three hours from a department other than Criminal Justice. This committee will assist the
laboratory/discussion. Not applicable to the M.S. degree in chemistry. student as appropriate with the planning of the program, preparation and oral
Prereq.: Admission to the graduate program or permission of instructor. defense of the thesis, or the graduate paper and its defense in the case of the
CHEM 6989 Special Topics in Chemistry Practicum 1-3 s.h. nonthesis option.
Topics selected by the faculty from fields of current research, pedagogical
interest, or special emphasis. S/U grading option. May be repeated with
different topics.
Academy Training and Life Experience
114 Master of Science in Criminal Justice
Opportunities are available through the Department of Criminal Justice and COURSE TITLE S.H.
Forensic Sciences for students who do not have life experience or police Study in the general substantive areas of criminal justice, met by
academy training. completing the graduate core of:
CJFS 6910 Law and Criminal Justice 3
CJFS 6920 Criminal Justice Studies, Practices, and Theories 3
While an undergraduate degree in this discipline is not required for admission, CJFS 6925 Administration and Management Theory 3
a substantial background in the social sciences is preferred. Students lacking
CJFS 6942 Research and Statistics in Health and Human Services 3
such preparation will, at the discretion of the department, be required to make
CJFS 6970 Applied Police Management 3
up deficiencies. Each student must have completed:
Any departure from this requires prior approval of the student’s committee
• the equivalent of CJFS 1500 Introduction to Criminal Justice, and graduate coordinator.
• a course in criminology and/or crime and delinquency, CJFS 6980 Managing Correctional Operations 3
• an introductory course in statistics, and Study in courses outside the core
• a research methodology course. Graudate Research Paper 2
Oral Exam (defense)
Students admitted with deficiencies in any of these requirements must remove
Thesis Option
them by completion of the second semester of graduate coursework.
Graduate Faculty A minimum of 30 semester hours is required in this option, of which up to six
hours may be thesis. No more than nine semester hours may be below the
Christopher M. Bellas, Ph.D., Associate Professor
6900 level.
Criminology; criminal courts; jury decision-making; substantive and procedural
Non-Thesis Option
law
Susan Ann Clutter, M.F.S., Associate Professor

A minimum of 35 semester hours is required of which no more than 12
Crime scene investigation; blood spatter interpretation; forensic toxicology;
semester hours may be below the 6900 level. The nonthesis option will require
fingerprint development at fire scenes
a major graduate research paper worth two credits and an oral exam (defense)
upon its completion.
Gordon G. Frissora, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Policing; criminal justice information systems; artificial intelligence and
criminal justice; music and community involvement Learning Outcomes
1. Students will be able to assess the professional criminal justice literature.
John M. Hazy, Ph.D., Professor, Chair
Community health; life course issues; teaching effectiveness 2. Students will employ key criminal justice concepts to administrate
programs and lead others.
Monica Merrill, Ph.D., Assistant Professor 3. Students will be able to assess legal situations that relate to the CJ
Criminology; victimization; inequalities system.
4. Students will be able to assess programs and public policies that relate to
Christian C. Onwudiwe, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
the CJ system.
Richard Lee Rogers, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Social problems and criminology; organizational and economic sociology; Graduate Courses
statistics and research methods; social history; Anglo-American religious
CJFS 5802 Corrections Law and Liability 3 s.h.
movements; ecological analysis
Analysis and examination of legal mandates and restrictions affecting the field
of corrections. History of the development of offender rights, current issues
Patricia Bergum Wagner, J.D., Associate Professor
surrounding offender rights, and future concerns in this area. Jail and prison
Substantive criminal law; court structure; appellate practice
standards, accreditation standards, case law, and liability concerns.
Robert E. Wardle, M.S., Associate Professor Prereq.: CJFS 3702 or approval of instructor.
Forensic science education; forensic chemistry; drug analysis; ethics in CJFS 5814 Practice and Ethics in Forensic Science 3 s.h.
forensic science; investigation of the "CSI Effect"; fingerprint science Overview of the forensic science discipline as it relates to the criminal justice
system including discussion of legal aspects, constitutional considerations,
The graduate program in criminal justice adheres to the position that the
expert testimony, the role of the expert witness, and ethical standards and
administration of criminal justice is a continuous, integrated process from
dilemmas. Also includes discussion of current events and the evolution and
prevention of crime through completion of all legal intervention. The program
future of the forensic sciences.
is designed to provide society with individuals who have both a substantial
Prereq.: CJFS 3714 and CJFS 3714L.
awareness of the overall system and the essential competencies required to
Gen Ed: Capstone.
perform professional roles within it. To achieve this objective, the program
broadens the student’s knowledge of the total criminal justice process and CJFS 5820 Advanced Legal Research 3 s.h.
provides professional education so that its graduates may assume positions Advanced techniques in conducting legal research using standard reference
of leadership within the criminal justice system. The program also prepares tools as well as automated on-line services and the Internet. Analysis of
students for doctoral studies in criminal justice or criminology. findings of legal issues related to criminal justice, report and memoranda
writing utilizing the Harvard University System of Citations, legal forms and
Students seeking the M.S. degree in criminal justice may elect either a terminology.
thesis or nonthesis option. The Department of Criminal Justice and Forensic Prereq.: CJFS 3720 or approval of instructor.
Sciences will accept courses from other departments offering 5000- or
6000-level courses. Students should see their graduate advisor or graduate
coordinator when selecting these courses.
CJFS 5825 Criminal Procedures and Constitutional Issues 3 s.h. CJFS 6950 Selected Topics Seminar in Criminal Justice 3 s.h.
Constitutional foundations of the American criminal justice process with Addresses specific topics relating to the crime problem and the criminal
special emphasis on recent Supreme Court decisions. Legal and practical justice process. The topics may vary from semester to semester and will be
applications of the laws of arrest, criminal procedure, search and seizure, court announced prior to enrollment. This course is repeatable provided it is on
structures, and federal civil rights. different topics.
Prereq.: CJFS 3719 and must be a criminal justice major or have permission of
CJFS 6955 Independent Study 3 s.h.
chairperson.
Study under the personal supervision of a faculty member with the approval of
CJFS 5831 Violence in America 3 s.h. the graduate director. May be repeated once.
Analysis of violence in America including official and unofficial statistics,
CJFS 6957 Readings in Criminal Justice 1-4 s.h.
types and levels of violence, research findings, and profiles of offenders. Case
Extensive reading assignments in the student's interest area under the
analysis of domestic violence, juvenile violence, gangs, and other forms of
supervision of a graduate faculty member. May be repeated for no more than a
violence.
total of six semester hours.
Prereq.: CJFS 3735.
Prereq.: Approval of graduate director.
CJFS 5865 Gathering and Using Information in Criminal Justice 3 s.h.
CJFS 6960 Program Planning and Evaluation 3 s.h.
Specialized communication skills to prepare criminal justice practitioners in
A systematic review and evaluation of human services programs with special
information-gathering techniques, written presentation techniques, verbal and
attention to the posting of questions in context; questions relating to the
nonverbal communication skills within constitutional guidelines.
selections of design, method, and process of summative evaluation; and
Prereq.: CJFS 3712 or CJFS 3765.
assessing the effectiveness of programs.
CJFS 5875 Juvenile Justice System 3 s.h.
CJFS 6970 Applied Police Management 3 s.h.
In-depth analysis of the specialized agencies and procedures developed
Systematic examination of the principles and practices related to the
to deal with problems of juveniles from a historical and philosophical
management of police organizations. Examples will reflect problems of the
perspective. Consideration of the juvenile court, community-based programs,
urban and suburban environments, relationships with political entities, and
institutionalization.
internal control.
Prereq.: Senior standing.
CJFS 6971 Human Resources in Policing 3 s.h.
CJFS 5892 Comparative and International Criminal Justice Systems 3 s.h.
Evaluation of police personnel systems, employment qualifications, psychiatric
An examination of how countries' criminal justice systems are shaped and
screening, polygraph examination, minority recruitment, and police cadet
molded by elements of culture, religion, and political ideology of the area.
systems, personnel costs, educational requirements, lateral entry, mandated
Emphasis will be placed on comparing and contrasting the selected countries'
state minimum training standards, and federal involvement in police
criminal justice systems with those found in the United States of America.
manpower.
Prereq.: Senior standing or permission of the chair.
CJFS 6975 Applied Police Correction Management 3 s.h.
CJFS 6910 Law and Criminal Justice 3 s.h.
Systematic examinations of the principles and practices of criminal justice
An historical analysis of criminal law as a social control. An overview of
organizations and the historical contexts of their implementation. Readings
substantive criminal law and criminal procedural law in the United States.
emphasize best practices, legal standards, and interdisciplinary cooperation
CJFS 6915 Advanced Criminology 3 s.h. affecting law enforcement and corrections, especially as the affect financial
A comprehensive analysis of the causes of crime from an interdisciplinary management, human resources, community relations, homeland security, and
perspective. Major criminological theories are considered in light of the treatment of vulnerable populations.
contemporary empirical research. Prereq.: CJFS 6925.
Prereq.: CJFS 2630.
CJFS 6980 Managing Correctional Operations 3 s.h.
CJFS 6920 Criminal Justice Studies, Practices, and Theories 3 s.h. Historical review of corrections in the United States. Modern theories of
A critical analysis of the field of criminal justice studies including crime correctional administration and organization in both facilities and community
statistics, crime causation, the criminal justice process, and the agencies settings. Special focus on financial operations, contagious illnesses, security,
involved. staff management, corruption, programming, architecture, hostage situations,
Prereq.: CJUS 1500 Introduction to Criminal Justice. and community concerns.
CJFS 6925 Administration and Management Theory 3 s.h. CJFS 6981 Correctional Case Management 3 s.h.
Administration and management theory as applied to criminal justice Case management, presentencing investigation, classification, and risk
agencies. Includes the functions of the executive, the nature of authority assessment. Analysis of theories of rehabilitation as applied in corrections.
and leadership, organizational communication, and theories of employee Special focus on training, recreation, health care and mental health services,
motivation. religious programs, and specials needs offenders, including sexual and drug
offenders.
CJFS 6940 Statistical Techniques in Health and Human Services 3 s.h.
A consideration of the courses of statistical information in the human resource CJFS 6985 Grant Writing 3 s.h.
systems and the limits of such data, with primary emphasis upon multivariate Insite into the methods, strategies, and techniques of grant writing, with
statistics and their application to the field. emphasis on the proposal components and exploration of funding sources.
Prereq.: CJFS 6942 or permission of instructor. Each student will exhibit competence in planning, developing, and evaluating
a proposal as well as creating a draft of a grant proposal based on an actual
CJFS 6942 Research and Statistics in Health and Human Services 3 s.h.
Request for Proposals.
A consolidated statistical and research course in human services to design
Prereq.: CJFS 6940, CJFS 6945, and CJFS 6975 or permission of instructor.
and use qualitative and quantitative research, use and interpret descriptive and
inferential statistics, and evaluate the research of others. CJFS 6990 Criminal Justice Public Policy Seminar 3 s.h.
Prereq.: CJFS 3710 and CJFS 3712 or permission of instructor. Types of policy and how policies are formulated are covered. The evaluation of
policy, with attention to what constitutes good public policy. Special attention
CJFS 6945 Research Methods in Health and Human Services 3 s.h.
is given to the impact of crime control policies, particularly crime legislation
An analysis of the design and execution of both quantitative and qualitative
and current laws.
research in the human services, and the development of research designs
most useful to human services research problems.
Prereq.: CJFS 6942 or permission of the instructor.
116 Master of Science in Environmental Science
CJFS 6995 Criminal Justice Practicum 3-6 s.h.

Supervised experience in an applied criminal justice setting. Permit required.
Graduate Faculty
Prereq.: Majority of core and track courses completed and the Isam E. Amin, Ph.D., Professor
recommendation of student's committee and approval by graduate director. Ground water contamination and remediation; characterization and
remediation of Mahoning River banks; sediment transport in rivers and
CJFS 6998 Graduate Paper 2 s.h.
streams; intra-state water conflicts
Graduate-level research and a comparable paper under the supervision of the
student's major professor. Felicia P. Armstrong, Ph.D., Associate Professor
CJFS 6999 Research and Thesis 1-6 s.h. Environmental chemistry of soils; water quality; ecotoxicology; soil
. remediation
Master of Science in Environmental Jeffrey C. Dick, Ph.D., Professor, Chair

Groundwater contamination; water quality characterization/baseline
Science investigations and petroleum geology
Alan M. Jacobs, Ph.D., Professor

Program Director Environmental health sciences in public health
Dr. Felicia Armstrong Colleen McLean, Ph.D., Associate Professor

2080 Moser Hall Aqueous and environmental geochemistry; paleolimnology; biogeochemistry
(330) 941-1385
fparmstrong@ysu.edu Ian J. Renne, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Plant community ecology; invasive species; community structure; allelopathic
Program Description systems; avian ecology
The Environmental Science program offers a multidisciplinary, Bradley A. Shellito, Ph.D., Professor
interdepartmental graduate program leading to a Master of Science degree. Applications of geospatial technology (Geographic Information Science,
The program office is housed in Moser Hall and is administered by the remote sensing, global positioning systems, and 3D Modeling)
Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences (GES). This program
is intended for individuals who have undergraduate degrees in Environmental Josef B. Simeonsson, Ph.D., Professor
Science/science, other natural or social sciences, engineering, or health Analytical atomic and molecular spectroscopy; trace and ultratrace analysis;
professions. It is designed to meet the needs of students and working laser induced fluorescence spectroscopy; laser ionization spectroscopy;
professionals preparing for supervisory roles in environmental science Raman spectroscopy; environmental analysis
(research and management), with emphasis on a risk-based approach to
the solving of environmental problems. The curriculum requires students
to broaden their knowledge with core courses in Environmental Science,
Degree Requirements
to deepen their expertise with elective courses, and to demonstrate their Environmental Science program requires courses that are designed to provide
abilities to prepare a scholarly thesis. This degree will benefit students who breadth in environmental science and understanding of environmental issues
are planning careers with regulatory agencies, regulatory compliance and and regulations. Each student admitted to the program will meet with the
management, research facilities, and consulting firms providing state-of-the-art coordinator to choose initial coursework and meet graduate faculty. It is
assessment, management, and remediation. highly recommended that new students enroll in ENST 6995 Introduction to
Environmental Science Research. Each graduate student is required to select a
Admission Requirements thesis committee with the recommendation of his or her thesis advisor within
the first year of full-time graduate study.
• One year of college-level general chemistry with lab
All students in the Environmental Science graduate program must have
• One semester of calculus
their course schedules approved by their thesis advisors every semester.
• A minimum of 15 semester hours of additional science courses with
A proposed course of study must be approved by the thesis committee.
two of these additional courses containing a lab component (chemistry,
The course of study will be based on the student’s area of specialization,
biology, environmental science, geology, environmental engineering and/or
background, and career interests.
physical geography).
• An cumulative undergraduate minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on The thesis committee will consist of three to five faculty members in
a 4.0 scale) is required for admission. Students with a GPA of under 3.0 appropriate fields of expertise and one non-faculty professional. The non-
could be considered for provisional admission. faculty member must qualify for appointment as an adjunct graduate faculty
• Satisfactory performance on Graduate Record Examination (general test) member at YSU. Research proposals and proposed course of study must be
completed and approved by the thesis committee by the end of the second
• Three letters of recommendation.
semester of full-time graduate study.
Applicants not satisfying the minimum admission requirements may
The thesis shall advance knowledge in environmental science and be
be accepted provisionally at the discretion of the Department Graduate
applicable to the solving of environmental problems. The thesis requirement
Committee. In those cases where the undergraduate preparation is deficient in
includes a formal document and a draft article in journal format suitable for
three or fewer courses, students must satisfy the deficiencies by completing
publication submittal. A draft of the thesis must be reviewed by the thesis
the equivalent undergraduate courses with a grade of B or better within the
advisor then submitted to the thesis committee two weeks before the thesis
first year of study as a provisional graduate student.
defense. The thesis defense will comprise an oral presentation before the
Any student admitted with provisional status will be reviewed for regular thesis committee for final thesis approval.
graduate admission to the program at the completion of 9 semester hours
of degree-credit coursework. Students with an undergraduate course COURSE TITLE S.H.
deficiency greater than three courses must remove the deficiency as a post Required Courses
baccalaureate, undergraduate student. ENST 6900 Advanced Environmental Studies 3
BIOL 5853 Biometry 3
Select two of the following: 6 ENST 5820 Sustainability, Climate Change, and Society 3 s.h.
ENST 5800 Environmental Impact Assessment This course explores environmental, economic, and social aspects of
sustainable development, with an emphasis on economy and society. Through
ENST 5830 Risk Assessment
topics such as water, food, and climate change, we examine the role of
ENST 5860 Environmental Regulations humans and institutions in sustainable development and possibilities for
ENST 6901 Sources of Contamination reconfiguring relationships between our institutions and the natural world.
ENST 6920 Environmental Compliance Prereq.: junior, senior or graduate level standing.
ENST 6921 Industry/Institutional Management for the ENST 5830 Risk Assessment 3 s.h.
Environmental Professional An in-depth study of human health and ecological risk assessment. Includes
ENST 6931 Ecological Risk Assessment hazard identification, dose-response evaluation, exposure assessment,
Electives and the characterization, limitations, management, communication, and
perceptions of risk. Standard procedures to conduct a site-specific baseline
Select an additional 15 semester hours. Elective courses can come from 15
risk assessment, to calculate risk-based concentrations that may be used to
Environmental Science, Geology, Biology, Civil/Environmental Engineering,
develop preliminary remediation goals, and to evaluate human health risks
Geography, Chemistry or other disciplines recommended by the graduate
during the implementation of remedial alternatives.
committee.
Prereq.: ENST 3700, ENST 5860, and senior or graduate standing.
Note: Additional ENST courses may be taken as electives. Gen Ed: Capstone.
ENST 6995 Introduction to Environmental Science Research
ENST 5860 Environmental Regulations 3 s.h.
(recommended)
An examination of federal and state regulations that relate to cleanup of
ENST 5810 Environmental Safety (recommended) abandoned waste sites, management of waste from current waste generators,
Thesis development of new hazardous products and chemicals, safety and health
ENST 6990 Thesis 6 issues, and control of pollution into air and water.
Prereq.: ENST 2600 or equivalent.
ENST 5888 Environmental Biotechnology 4 s.h.
All graduate students in Environmental Science are required to successfully Lectures will cover the use of microbes for solving environmental problems.
pass a graduate exam during the second year of their graduate program. In the laboratory, teams of students will design and implement experiments in
Currently the Environmental Professional Intern (EPI) exam is being utilized. bioremediation. This course is intended for students in biology, environmental
This exam covers topics in environmental science with respect to chemistry, studies, chemistry, and engineering. Two hours lecture and four hours lab.
biology, regulations, analysis, and other environmental issues. Prereq.: CHEM 3719 or CEEN 3736.
No more than nine (9) semester hours from the 5800 level (swing course) may ENST 6900 Advanced Environmental Studies 3 s.h.
be counted towards the Master of Science degree. (Note: More courses at A study of the principles and issues of environmental science, health,
the 5800 level can be taken, but only 9 s.h. count towards the 27 s.h. required technology, and affairs. Topics will include contaminant chemistry; terrestrial
for the Master's degree). Additional background courses (undergraduate or and aquatic ecology; risks to human health; waste management; conservation;
graduate) may be required as prerequisites for some of the graduate courses. and sustainable development, energy, and pollution. Local, regional, and global
issues will be studied.
Credits earned for the Graduate Certificate in Environmental Studies may be ENST 6901 Sources of Contamination 3 s.h.
applied to the Master of Science degree to the extent allowed by the School of A study of the sources and fate and transport of air, water, and soil
Graduate Studies (normally nine semester hours). Students in the certificate contaminants that have potential to adversely affect human health and the
program, who intend to pursue the Master's degree, must apply to and meet all environment. Topics will include measurement of environmental parameters,
the requirements for the Environmental Science Master of Science program. data collection and reporting, interpretation of results, compliance issues, and
economic implications.
Learning Outcomes ENST 6905 Teaching Methods in Geology and Environmental Science 2 s.h.
Communicate effectively using the language, concepts, and models of A required course for all Department of Geological and Environmental
environmental science in written, visual, and numerical formats. Sciences graduate teaching assistants. This course will provide guidance and
instruction in teaching introductory laboratories in the department.
Properly apply the scientific method to research an environmental problem and
ENST 6910 Environmental Management Systems Standards (ISO 14001) 1
formulate conclusions.
s.h.
Demonstrate ability to apply appropriate field-and laboratory-based methods Introduction to establishing a program to set internal industrial standards
(of acquiring, quantitatively and qualitatively analyzing and interpreting to identify, measure, and control the environmental impact of their activities,
environmental data and information). products, and services, including environmental policy, communication, legal
requirements, training, documentation, and emergency preparedness.
Apply environmental science research as demonstrated by the successful ENST 6920 Environmental Compliance 3 s.h.
completion of the comprehensive exam and a Master’s thesis. Regulatory compliance concerning operations of environmental and health
and safety departments. RCRA permitting (NPDES and air emissions),
Graduate Courses landfilling, Right to Know, waste generation, storage, shipping (manifests and
ENST 5810 Environmental Safety 1 s.h. placarding), disposal of wastes, MSDS, OSHA regulations, safe work practices,
The proper use of environmental monitoring instruments and personal hiring consultants (technical and legal), writing requests for proposals, and
protective gear. Participation in a series of realistic, hands-on simulation documenting and report writing.
exercises that address a variety of waste clean-up situations. Class meets Prereq.: ENST 5860, ENST 6900, or equivalent.
three hours per week.
Prereq.: ENST 2600 or equivalent experience.
118 Master of Science in Mathematics
ENST 6921 Industry/Institutional Management for the Environmental • secondary mathematics,

Professional 3 s.h. • statistics, and
A comprehensive background in management principles and operations
• actuarial science.
relating to the environmental professions. Topics include budgeting, staffing,
scheduling, leadership, and quality assurance/control. The student will learn to Graduate faculty members have a broad range of research interests in
write, evaluate, and implement technical and cost proposals for contracts and both pure and applied areas. The curriculum stresses theoretical as well as
grants, scopes of work, operations plans, sampling and analysis plans, health computational mathematics and is flexible enough to key a student’s program
and safety plans, job descriptions, resumes, statements of qualifications, to individual interests and abilities. Receiving a well-rounded education in
mission statements, meeting agendas (for professionals and the general mathematics, graduates can pursue a Ph.D., secure a position in government
public), and other written and oral communications (reports, memoranda, or industry, or further a teaching career. The department has extensive
memoranda of understanding, policy briefs, press releases, fact sheets, computing facilities that include microcomputers, workstations, mainframe,
requests for information). and access to supercomputers.
Prereq.: ENST 6900 or equivalent.
ENST 6930 Risk Management 3 s.h. Admission Requirements
Using the principles of risk assessment, the student will learn to manage
In addition to the minimum College of Graduate Studies admission
existing environmental risks in the workplace. Topics will include workplace
requirements, students must also have the following:
health hazards; product liability; toxic tort claims; cleaning strategies for
risk reduction such as brownfield redevelopment, voluntary action programs,
COURSE TITLE S.H.
alternative, and regulatory actions. Economic importance, resource allocation,
A cumulative undergraduate cumulative grade point average of at least
technical feasibility, and public opinion will be discussed.
3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in all undergraduate mathematics an statistics
Prereq.: ENST 6900 and ENST 5830 or equivalent.
courses.
ENST 6931 Ecological Risk Assessment 3 s.h.
A completed sequence in standard calculus comparable to:
The student will examine environmental risks to nonhuman populations.
MATH 1571 Calculus 1 4
Topics will include the study of measurements of adverse effects due to one or
more stressors by examining population communities and ecosystems. Also, MATH 1572 Calculus 2 4
the class will study the following issues: threatened and endangered species, MATH 2673 Calculus 3 4
wetlands, endocrine disruption, multiple stressors, sediment and soil toxicity, Previous courses in discrete structures and linear algebra comparable to:
conservative screening versus site-specific studies, and natural resource
MATH 3715 Discrete Mathematics 3
damage claims.
MATH 3720 Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory 3
Prereq.: ENST 6900 and ENST 5830 or equivalent.
Previous course in abstract algebra comparable to:
ENST 6990 Thesis 1-6 s.h.
MATH 5821 Topics in Abstract Algebra 4
Hours arranged. Applicable to master's degree in environmental studies.
Research selected and supervised by departmental advisor and approved by MATH 5851 Topics in Analysis 4
graduate faculty of environmental studies program and graduate dean. May be The Graduate Record Examination
repeated. GRE requirement may be waived for students who have completed at least
ENST 6995 Introduction to Environmental Science Research 2 s.h. 9 hours of graduate coursework with an average GPA of 3.0
This course introduces the student to the fundamental and practical aspects
of research, especially as they apply to environmental sciences. The course Students not satisfying all of the above may be admitted with provisional
emphasizes research methodologies and ethics, how to review the literature, status subject to the approval of the graduate program director and the
how to write a research proposal, and how research results are presented. The graduate dean.
course will include presentations of the faculty research interests.
Prereq.: graduate standing or permission of instructor. Graduate Faculty
ENST 6999 Special Topics in Environmental Science 1-3 s.h. Guang-Hwa (Andy) Chang, Ph.D., Professor
Environmental science topics selected by faculty from fields of current Biostatistics
research interest or of special emphasis. May be repeated with a different
topic up to a total of six semester hours. Richard G. Goldthwait, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Prereq.: Permission of director. Math education
Master of Science in Mathematics

Jozsi Z. Jalics, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Computational neuroscience; mathematical biology; dynamical systems;
partial differential equations
Program Director G. Jay Kerns, Ph.D., Professor
Dr. G. Jay Kerns Signed measures; infinite divisibility; exchangeability in probability and
620 Lincoln Building statistics; applications of stochastic processes
(330) 941-3310
gkerns@ysu.edu Lucy Xiaojing Kerns, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Simultaneous confidence bands; minimum effective doses; benchmark dose
Program Description methodology
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers the M.S. degree in Thomas L. Madsen, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
mathematics. Options for this degree include: Abstract algebra; group theory; representation theory
• predoctoral studies, Nguyet Thi Nguyen, Ph.D., Assistant Professor

• applied mathematics, Financial models; Monte Carlo simulation; actuarial science
• computer science,
Anita C. O'Mellan, Ph.D., Professor
Graph theory; combinatorics; early childhood mathematics education Committee. An abstract of a proposed thesis must be submitted for
approval prior to registering for the course.
Alicia Prieto Langarica, Ph.D., Associate Professor
• Students must participate in an exit interview during the semester in
Mathematical biology; agent-based modeling
which they plan on graduating. The exit interview will be conducted with
one or more members of the Graduate Executive Committee and must be
Stephen Rodabaugh, Ph.D., Professor
scheduled by the student prior to the thesis or project presentation.
Foundations of topology and fuzzy logic: point-set, lattice-theoretic, and
categorical methods
Course Sequences for Depth
Thomas Smotzer, Ph.D., Professor
The description of the recommended course sequences for depth will refer to
Real analysis; measure theory; operator theory
the following list. The sequences offered depend upon student interest.
Jamal K. Tartir, Ph.D., Professor
COURSE TITLE S.H.
Set-theoretic topology
Abstract Algebra
Thomas P. Wakefield, Ph.D., Professor, Chair MATH 6922 Advanced Topics in Group and Ring Theory 3
Character theory; actuarial science
MATH 6923 Advanced Topics in Field Theory 3
Eric J. Wingler, Ph.D., Professor Actuarial Mathematics
Real analysis; complex analysis; operator theory STAT 6988 Modeling in Financial Economics 3
STAT 5802 Theory of Interest 3
George Yates, Ph.D., Professor
Advanced Data Analysis
Applied mathematics; partial differential equations; mathematical biology;
nonlinear waves STAT 6940 Advanced Data Analysis 3
STAT 6948 Linear Models 3
• A minimum of 33 semester hours of credit excluding MATH 5821 Topics in
Differential Equations
Abstract Algebra and MATH 5851 Topics in Analysis
MATH 6955 Advanced Differential Equations 3
• A cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0
MATH 6957 Partial Differential Equations 3
• Students entering without a prior course in abstract algebra must include
Mathematical Statistics
MATH 5821 Topics in Abstract Algebra in their program, to be taken in the
earliest available semester, and students entering without a prior course STAT 6943 Mathematical Statistics 1 3
in theoretical analysis must include MATH 5851 Topics in Analysis in their STAT 6944 Mathematical Statistics 2 3
program, to be taken in the earliest available semester. These courses are Operations Research
not included in the 33-semester-hour minimum requirement.
MATH 5845 Operations Research 3
• The student’s combined undergraduate and graduate programs must
MATH 6942 Advanced Operations Research 3
include a mathematics core comprising the following courses or their
Topology
equivalent:
COURSE TITLE S.H. MATH 6980 Topology 1 3
MATH 5821 Topics in Abstract Algebra (taken in the earliest 4 MATH 6981 Topology 2 3
available semester)
MATH 5851 Topics in Analysis (taken in the earliest available 4 Predoctoral Studies in Mathematics and Applied
semester) Mathematics
MATH 5825 Advanced Linear Algebra 3 COURSE TITLE S.H.
MATH 5852 Real Analysis 2 3 MATH 6922 Advanced Topics in Group and Ring Theory 3
MATH 6996 Mathematical Project 1-3 MATH 6923 Advanced Topics in Field Theory 3
MATH 6975 Complex Analysis 1 3
• Satisfactory performance on written and oral examinations. The subject MATH 5852 Real Analysis 2 3
matter for these examinations must be approved by the Graduate MATH 6980 Topology 1 3
Executive Committee. Additionally, the following distribution requirements
STAT 6940 Advanced Data Analysis 3
apply:
• Written exams in MATH 5852, Math 5825 and the first course in the
student's chosen course sequence STAT 6943 Mathematical Statistics 1 3
• Oral exam on thesis, or oral exam on a project and two courses MATH 5861 Numerical Analysis 2 3
• At least half of the hours of the courses examined must be at the 6900 MATH 5845 Operations Research 3
level Electives
Select two or more sequences in areas of interest
• At least 17 hours of the student's approved program must be at the
6900 level. In addition to completing the courses which make up the
mathematics core, students must complete at least one course sequence
Statistics
for depth and at least fifteen additional hours of elective courses to COURSE TITLE S.H.
satisfy the breadth requirement for the degree. The course groupings are Core Requirements
described below. STAT 6940 Advanced Data Analysis 3
• MATH 6999 Thesis is highly recommended STAT 6948 Linear Models 3
• Before completing 12 semester hours, the student must submit the entire STAT 6943 Mathematical Statistics 1 3
degree program for approval and evaluation by the Graduate Executive
STAT 6944 Mathematical Statistics 2 3
Committee in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Subsequent
revisions to this program must be approved by the Graduate Executive
120 Master of Science in Mathematics
Electives
Select 9 additional hours of statistics courses. 9
Learning Outcomes
Students will develop and demonstrate the ability to reason mathematically
by constructing mathematical proofs and recognizing and analyzing accurate
Actuarial Science numerical data in appropriate core courses. Students will learn that truth in
COURSE TITLE S.H. mathematics is verified by careful argument, and will demonstrate the ability
Core Requirements to make conjectures and form hypotheses, test the accuracy of their work, and
STAT 5802 Theory of Interest 3 effectively solve problems.
STAT 6943 Mathematical Statistics 1 3 Students will learn to identify fundamental concepts of mathematics as
STAT 6944 Mathematical Statistics 2 3 applied to science and other areas of mathematics, and to interconnect the
Electives roles of pure and applied mathematics.
Select from statistic and actuarial science course offerings
Students will demonstrate that they can communicate mathematical ideas
effectively, both orally and in writing, by completing a graduate project or
Applied Mathematics thesis involving an investigative mathematical project, together with oral and
COURSE TITLE S.H. written examinations.
Core Requirements
Students in cooperative doctoral programs will demonstrate their ability to
create significant, original mathematics.
Graduate Courses
MATH 5861 Numerical Analysis 2 3
MATH 5821 Topics in Abstract Algebra 4 s.h.
MATH 5845 Operations Research 3 A course in abstract algebra aimed at developing a broad understanding of the
Depth Requirement subject. Credit will not be given for both MATH 3721 and MATH 5821.
Select the second course in on e of the sequence Prereq.: MATH 3715 and MATH 3720.
MATH 5825 Advanced Linear Algebra 3 s.h.
Secondary/Community College Mathematics A study of abstract vector spaces, linear transformations, duality, canonical
COURSE TITLE S.H. forms, the spectral theorem, and inner product spaces.
Prereq.: MATH 3721.
MATH 5828 Number Theory 3 s.h.
or
A study of congruences, Diophantine equations, quadratic residues, special
number theory functions, and selected applications.
MATH 6915 Mathematical Foundations 3 Prereq.: MATH 3721.
MATH 5835 Introduction to Combinatorics and Graph Theory 3 s.h.
MATH 6922 Advanced Topics in Group and Ring Theory 3 The pigeonhole principle; permutations, combinations, the binomial theorem;
MATH 6923 Advanced Topics in Field Theory 3 the inclusion-exclusion principle; recurrence relations; graphs and digraphs,
MATH 6975 Complex Analysis 1 3 paths and cycles, trees, bipartite graphs and matchings.
Prereq.: MATH 3715 and MATH 3720.
MATH 6965 Abstract Analysis 1 3
MATH 6980 Topology 1 3 MATH 5845 Operations Research 3 s.h.
An introduction to operations research with emphasis on mathematical
MATH 6922 Advanced Topics in Group and Ring Theory 3
methods. Topics may include: linear programming, sensitivity analysis,
MATH 6923 Advanced Topics in Field Theory 3
duality theory, transportation problems, assignment problems, transshipment
Those students seeking certification should consult an advisor in the problems, and network problems.
school of Education. Prereq.: MATH 3715 and MATH 3720.
MATH 5851 Topics in Analysis 4 s.h.
Computer Science A course in analysis aimed at developing a broad understanding of the subject.
Students in coursework in computer science in addition to mathematics Credit will not be given for both MATH 3751 and MATH 5851.
should plan their graduate program in consultation with advisors in both the Prereq.: MATH 2673 or MATH 2686H and MATH 3720 and MATH 3715.
Department of Mathematics and Statistics and the Department of Computer
MATH 5852 Real Analysis 2 3 s.h.
Science and Information Systems.
Uniform convergence of sequences of functions and some consequences;
Accelerated MS Mathematics functions on n-space: derivatives in vector spaces, mean value theorem,
Taylor's formula, inverse mapping theorem, implicit mapping theorem.
Undergraduate students can apply for admission into the accelerated program Prereq.: MATH 3720 and MATH 3751 or equivalent.
for the MS in Mathematics after completing 78 semester hours with a MATH 5860 Topics in Numerical Analysis 3 s.h.
GPA of 3.3 or higher. After being admitted into the program, students can A course in numerical analysis aimed at developing a broad understanding of
take a maximum of nine semester hours of graduate coursework that can the subject. Credit will not be given for both MATH 3760 and MATH 5860.
count toward both an bachelor's and master's degree from the Department Prereq.: MATH 3720 and CSIS 2610.
of Mathematics and Statistics. The courses chosen to count for both
undergraduate and graduate coursework must be approved by the Graduate MATH 5861 Numerical Analysis 2 3 s.h.
Executive Committee within the Department upon admission into the program. Numerical methods of initial-value problems, eigenvalue problems, iterative
An additional six hours of graduate coursework can be completed as an methods for linear and nonlinear systems of equations, and methods involving
undergraduate and used exclusively for graduate credit. least squares, orthogonal polynomials, and fast Fourier transforms.
Prereq.: MATH 2673 or MATH 2686H and MATH 3760 or equivalent.
MATH 5875 Complex Variables 3 s.h. MATH 6923 Advanced Topics in Field Theory 3 s.h.

Complex numbers and their geometric representation, analytic functions of a This course introduces the major results in advanced field theory. These
complex variable, contour integration, Taylor and Laurent series, residues and results include splitting fields, algebraic extensions, finite extensions,
poles, conformal mapping. cyclotomic polynomials, and finite fields. Credit will not be given for
Prereq.: MATH 3751 or equivalent. MATH 4823 and MATH 6923.
Prereq.: MATH 4822 or MATH 6922.
MATH 5895 Selected Topics in Mathematics 2-3 s.h.
The study of a standard mathematical topic in depth or the development of a MATH 6924 Galois Theory 3 s.h.
special area of mathematics. May be repeated twice. An introduction to Galois Theory with special emphasis on the Galois group,
Prereq.: 24 s.h. of mathematics applicable to the mathematics major including the Fundamental Theorem of Galois Theory, and radical extensions.
either MATH 3721 or MATH 3751. Prereq.: MATH 4823 or MATH 6923.
MATH 5895W Selected Topics in Mathematics Topology 2 2-3 s.h. MATH 6928 Advanced Number Theory 3 s.h.
The study of a standard mathematical topic in depth or the development of a Advanced study of number theory: theory and distribution of primes,
special area of mathematics. May be repeated twice. computational number theory, and additive number theory.
Prereq.: 24 s.h. of mathematics applicable to the mathematics major including Prereq.: MATH 5828.
either MATH 3721 or MATH 3751.
MATH 6930 Differential Geometry 3 s.h.
MATH 5895X Selected Topics in Mathematics Rings and Fields 2-3 s.h. Classical differential geometry of curves and surfaces, differentiable manifolds
The study of a standard mathematical topic in depth or the development of a with tensors.
special area of mathematics. May be repeated twice. Prereq.: MATH 5852.
Prereq.: 24 s.h. of mathematics applicable to the mathematics major including
MATH 6942 Advanced Operations Research 3 s.h.
either MATH 3721 or MATH 3751.
Topics may include integer programming, advanced linear programming,
MATH 6901 Mathematics Workshop 1-6 s.h. nonlinear programming, dynamic programming, queuing theory, Markov
Intensive study and activity in a topic related to mathematics, its applications, analysis, game theory, and forecasting models.
or the teaching of mathematics. May be repeated. Grading is S/U. Prereq.: MATH 5845 and STAT 3743 Probability and Statistics.
MATH 6901A Mathematics Workshop Leveraging Technology for ACT MATH 6955 Advanced Differential Equations 3 s.h.
Success 1-6 s.h. Proofs of existence and uniqueness of nonautonomous, nonlinear equations.
Intensive study and activity in a topic related to mathematics, its applications, Additional topics may include advanced linear systems, partial differential
or the teaching of mathematics. May be repeated. Grading is S/U. equations, and integral equations.
Prereq.: MATH 5852 and either MATH 3705 or MATH 4855 or permission of
MATH 6905 Teaching Practicum 1 s.h.
graduate coordinator.
Intensive preparation for teaching lower-level mathematics courses,
featuring formal instruction and orientation on teaching issues, evaluated MATH 6957 Partial Differential Equations 3 s.h.
presentations, mentored classroom instruction, and weekly teaching seminars. An introduction to partial differential equations (PDE) and their applications.
Topics include course design, policies, syllabi, grading; classroom teaching The classification of the basic types of linear partial differential equations,
problems; orientation in Mathematics Assistance Center, specific lower-level development of how boundary and initial conditions affect solutions,
mathematics courses, online tutorial services. Required of and limited to exploration, and application of solution techniques for PDEs and explosions in
graduate assistants in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. To be orthogonal functions will be presented.
taken each semester student is a graduate assistant. Grading is S/U. Does not Prereq.: MATH 3705 and MATH 3720 or equivalent .
count toward credit in the program.
MATH 6965 Abstract Analysis 1 3 s.h.
MATH 6910 Advanced Engineering Mathematics 1 3 s.h. Lebesgue integration and measure on the real line. General measure theory
Theory and solution techniques used in engineering applications. Topics and functional analysis, including the Radon-Nikodym theorem, the Fubini
include brief review of ordinary differential equations and linear algebra; vector theorem, the Hahn-Banach theorem, the closed graph and open mapping
calculus, integral theorems, complex analysis, series, residue theory, potential theorems, and weak topology.
theory, special functions, integral transforms, partial differential equations and Prereq.: MATH 5852 and either MATH 4880 or MATH 6915 or permission of
applications in mathematical modeling. graduate coordinator.
Prereq.: MATH 3705.
MATH 6975 Complex Analysis 1 3 s.h.
MATH 6911 Advanced Engineering Mathematics 2 3 s.h. Analytic and meromorphic functions of a complex variable, contour
Theory and solution techniques used in engineering applications. Topics integration, the Cauchy-Goursat theorem, Taylor and Laurent series, residues
include brief review of ordinary differential equations and linear algebra; vector and poles, conformal mapping. Credit will not be given for both MATH 5875
calculus, integral theorems, complex analysis, series, residue theory, potential and MATH 6975.
theory, special functions, integral transforms, partial differential equations and Prereq.: MATH 3751 Real Analysis I, or permission of graduate coordinator.
applications in mathematical modeling.
MATH 6980 Topology 1 3 s.h.
Prereq.: MATH 6910.
Basic concepts of topological spaces and mappings between them, including
MATH 6915 Mathematical Foundations 3 s.h. compactness, connectedness, and continuity. Credit will not be given for both
Order-theoretic and monadic foundations of mathematics: ordered structures; MATH 4880 and MATH 6980.
topologies; powerset operators of a function; applications to continuity, Prereq.: MATH 3721 Abstract Algebra I and MATH 3751 Real Analysis I, or
compactness, algebra, logic, and calculus. permission of graduate coordinator.
Prereq.: MATH 3721 Abstract Algebra I and MATH 3751 Real Analysis I, or
MATH 6981 Topology 2 3 s.h.
permission of graduate coordinator.
Separation, metrization, compactification. Additional topics will be selected
MATH 6922 Advanced Topics in Group and Ring Theory 3 s.h. from point-set topology, fuzzy topology, algebraic topology, combinatorial
A continuation of MATH 5821 with special emphasis on groups acting on topology, topological algebra.
sets, Sylow's Theorem and its applications, ring homomorphisms, ideals, and Prereq.: MATH 4880 or MATH 6980, or permission of graduate coordinator.
polynomial rings. Credit will not be given for MATH 4822 and MATH 6922.
MATH 6990 Independent Study 1-3 s.h.
Prereq.: MATH 3721 or MATH 5821.
Study under the supervision of a staff member. May be repeated.
Prereq.: Consent of graduate coordinator.
122 Master of Science in Education in Counseling
MATH 6995 Special Topics 1-3 s.h.

Specialized topics selected by the staff. May be repeated up to 12 semester Master of Science in Education in
hours.
Prereq.: Permission of graduate coordinator and department chair. Counseling
MATH 6995M Special Topics Algebra for Teachers 1-3 s.h.
Specialized topics selected by the staff. May be repeated up to 12 semester
Introduction
hours. The counseling program prepares individuals as professional counselors in
Prereq.: Permission of graduate coordinator and department chair. the areas of clinical mental health counseling, school counseling, student
affairs and college counseling, and addiction counseling. Our program is
MATH 6996 Mathematical Project 1-3 s.h.
designed to prepare graduates who have necessary knowledge, skills, and
Individual research project culminating in a written report or paper, though not
dispositions to best serve in mental health centers, schools, recovery centers,
as broad in scope as a thesis. May be repeated once if the second project is in
and colleges. Our program is exemplified by the quality and diversity of
a different area of mathematics.
classroom instruction, field experiences, program options, students, faculty
MATH 6999 Thesis 3 s.h. and the outstanding reputation of graduates in the community. The required
A student may register for six semester hours in one semester or for three core courses are those considered to represent basic knowledge and skills
semester hours in each of two semesters. essential for professional counselors in all environments. The common
CACREP core includes knowledge and skills in:
MATH 7005 Advanced Topics in Categorical Topology 3 s.h.
Content varies with each offering. Implements ideas from MATH 6915,
• professional orientation and ethics
MATH 6980, MATH 6981, and studies categorical methods in topology
• human growth and development
and related concrete categories. Emphasis on current literature and open
questions. May be repeated with approval of graduate coordinator. • social and cultural diversity
Prereq.: MATH 6915, MATH 6980, MATH 6981, or equivalent, or permission of • helping relationships (e.g., counseling theory, counseling methods)
the graduate coordinator. • career development
MATH 7015 Advanced Topics in Foundations of Topology 3 s.h. • group work
Content varies with each offering, implements ideas from MATH 6915, • assessment
MATH 6980, MATH 6981, and studies foundations of topology from a variety of
• research and program evaluation
viewpoints (algebraic, categorical, logical, order theoretic, powerset theoretic,
set theoretic, etc.). Emphasis on current literature and open questions. May be The Counseling Program also maintains the Community Counseling Clinic
repeated with approval of graduate coordinator. that provides free or reduced cost counseling services to residents of the
Prereq.: MATH 6915, MATH 6980, MATH 6981, or equivalent, or permission of Youngstown area. All students in the clinical, school, addiction and college
graduate coordinator. counseling options take one practicum course and counsel clients via the
MATH 7025 Advanced Topics in General Topology 3 s.h. clinic during their first practicum experience. We have a strong connection
Content varies with each offering, implements ideas from MATH 6915, with alumni, program supervisors, agencies and schools, and community
MATH 6980, MATH 6981, and studies various topics in point-set topology. leaders who support the profession of counseling in the Youngstown area.
Emphasis on current literature and open questions. May be repeated with
For more information about the Department of Counseling, School Psychology
approval of graduate coordinator.
and Educational Leadership contact the Department Office at 330-941-3257 or
Prereq.: MATH 6980, MATH 6981, or equivalent, or permission of graduate
visit our Department website (http://catalog.ysu.edu/undergraduate/colleges-
coordinator.
programs/college-education/department-counseling-special-education-school-
MATH 7035 Advanced Topics in Lattice-Valued Topology 3 s.h. psychology).
MATH 6980, MATH 6981, and studies topology from the standpoint of lattice-
valued (fuzzy) subsets. Emphasis on current literature and open questions.
Welcome
May be repeated with approval of graduate coordinator. Our program is designed to prepare graduates that have necessary knowledge,
Prereq.: MATH 6915, MATH 6980, MATH 6981, or equivalent, or permission of skills, and dispositions to best serve in mental health centers, schools,
the graduate coordinator. recovery centers, and colleges in the area. Our program seeks to meet the
Addiction Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling,
MATH 7045 Advanced Topics in Topological Analysis 3 s.h.
Student Affairs & College Counseling needs of Northeast Ohio, Western
Pennsylvania and other areas of the state/country.
MATH 6965, MATH 6966, MATH 6980, MATH 6981, and studies the overlap
between topology and abstract analysis (topological games, topological We are CACREP accredited and nationally awarded - 2015 ACES Outstanding
groups, separate versus joint continuity, etc.). Emphasis on current literature Counselor Education Program Award and the 2014 NCACES Innovative
and open questions. May be repeated with approval of graduate coordinator. Counselor Education Program Award. Our program is exemplified by the
Prereq.: MATH 6915, MATH 6965, MATH 6980, MATH 6981, or equivalent, or quality and diversity of classroom instruction, field experiences, program
permission of graduate coordinator. options, students, faculty and the outstanding reputation of graduates in
MATH 7055 Seminar in Topology and Abstract Analysis 3 s.h. the community. We have a 45 year history and over 1500 master’s degree
Content varies with each offering. Implements ideas from MATH 6915, graduates who have served the area as licensed professional clinical
MATH 6930, MATH 6965, MATH 6980, MATH 6981, MATH 6984, and focuses counselors, licensed/certified school counselors, licensed/certified chemical
on current research activities of seminar participants. Student registrants are dependency counselors, student affairs professionals, professors, agency
expected to make at least one major presentation each month of the term. directors, and public servants. We have a strong connection with alumni,
May be repeated with approval of graduate coordinator. program supervisors, agencies and schools, and community leaders who
Prereq.: Permission of graduate coordinator. support the profession of counseling in the Youngstown area. Master’s
students will find a unique educational experience that prepares them for
employment and/or advanced study in Counseling. I encourage you to review
the website and to contact the program director with any questions.
Jake J. Protivnak, Ph.D.

Chair / Professor
Department of Counseling, School Psychology and Educational Leadership impact of poverty and culture on disenfranchised populations. The School
(330) 941-1936 Counseling program is currently accredited by the Council for the Accreditation
jjprotivnak@ysu.edu of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). The program
meets the education requirements for school counselor licensure in the state
Program Director of Ohio. Students seeking school counselor licensure who do not have teacher
certification in Ohio must have completed an approved school counseling
For specific questions about the Master of Science in Education Counseling program with a one-year induction process. Students must also pass the
program, please contact the program director: school counseling specialty portion of the Praxis Exam administered by
Educational Testing Service for the State of Ohio or any other state required
Matthew Paylo, Ph.D., Associate Professor
standardized testing. In addition to the 54 semester hours of coursework,
3312 Beeghly Hall
students complete experiential activities early in the program, a practicum,
(330) 941-3264
and a 600-hour internship in one of a variety of school counseling settings in
mpaylo@ysu.edu
Northeast Ohio or Western Pennsylvania. Students seeking school counselor
licensure/certification in other states, such as Pennsylvania, have the
Addiction Counseling responsibility to ensure that they meet the requirements of those particular
The Addiction Counseling Program prepares students to work in a variety states.
of community settings, including addiction/recovery centers, residential/
community mental health centers, hospitals, employee assistance programs, Student Affairs and College Counseling
and private practice. Students are taught to diagnose and treat mental and
The Student Affairs & College Counseling program option prepares entry
emotional disorders using a variety of interventions and methods. Students
level student affairs practitioners and college counselors with the knowledge,
within this program focus on all areas of addiction including drug and alcohol,
skills, and practical experiences to facilitate the learning and development of
gambling, sexual, and other process addiction. The Addiction Counseling
college students. Preparation is guided by an understanding of student affairs
Program is currently accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of
and college counseling history and research, college student development
Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) under the 2009
theory, legal and ethical issues, college student diversity, current issues,
standards for Community Counseling programs as a Community Counseling
administrative and leadership components, assessment practices, and
program. The CACREP 2009 standards provide a new CACREP specialty in
an understanding of the dynamic nature of higher education.The Student
Addiction Counseling. Completion of this program will satisfy the educational
Affairs and College Counseling program is currently accredited by the Council
portion of the requirements for Professional counselor and Professional
for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
Clinical Counselor licensure by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and
(CACREP). Graduates from the Student Affairs & College Counseling program
Marriage and Family Therapist Board. In addition to the 63 semester hours of
option pursue careers as professionals at college and universities across the
coursework, students complete experiential activities early in the program, a
country. Recent graduates have been:
practicum, and a 600-hour internship in one of a variety of addiction settings in
Northeast Ohio or Western Pennsylvania. • academic advisors
Clinical Mental Health Counseling

• career services coordinators
• international recruiters
The Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program prepares students to work with • residence directors
children, adolescents, and/or adults and are employed in a variety of settings,
• area coordinators
including:
• directors of residence life
• community mental health centers • directors of student activities
• hospitals • faculty members
• addiction/recovery centers
Individuals who complete the 66 hour licensure option are prepared to
• employee assistance programs
work with college students in community mental health centers, hospitals,
• private practices addiction/recovery centers, employee assistance programs and private
practices. Individuals are taught to diagnose and treat mental and emotional
Students are taught to diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders
disorders using a variety of interventions and methods. Completion of the
using a variety of interventions and methods. Students are also taught ways
66 semester hour licensure track will satisfy the educational portion of the
to facilitate clients’ growth and wellness, and how to help people live optimally
requirements for licensure as a Professional Counselor and a Professional
as they move through developmental changes. The Clinical Mental Health
Clinical Counselor by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and
Counseling program is currently accredited by the Council for the Accreditation
Family Therapist Board. Individuals complete experiential activities early in the
of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). A completed
program, a practicum, and a 600-hour internship in one of a variety of college
600-hour internship in an appropriate community setting is required. Students
and university settings in Northeast Ohio or Western Pennsylvania.
interested in clinical mental health counseling complete a 63-semester-hour
curriculum that is recognized by the state of Ohio’s Counselor, Social Worker,
and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. The curriculum enables graduates Mission
to pursue Ohio Professional Counselor licensure and Professional Clinical The mission of the Counseling Program is to educate students, and to help
Counselor licensure. Students seeking counselor licensure in other states, them develop into counselors and related professionals who are sensitive
such as Pennsylvania, have the responsibility to ensure that they meet the to the impacts of human development, culture, and context upon students
requirements of those particular states. and consumers of counseling services; who are caring and compassionate
counselors and people; who are self-reflective; who promote opportunity and
School Counseling social justice for the impoverished urban and rural populations; and, who are
committed to empowering consumers of counseling services to thrive, and to
The School Counseling option prepares students to work in public or private
achieve their fullest potential.
K-12 education settings. The program is designed to help students with or
without teaching backgrounds to support the academic, career, and personal/ The Counseling Program advocates equality of opportunity for all persons.
social development of all students within a school system. The program The curriculum and all educational experiences are designed to educate
has an urban focus and seeks to prepare students who understand the counselors in understanding and applying various counseling methods and
techniques to aid a multicultural and diverse population with psychological, • Counseling Interview
educational, vocational, and personal concerns. The Counseling Program • Application Deadlines:
fosters a learning environment that is challenging for both personal and
professional development, humane in its emphasis upon respect for the Fall: June 15th
dignity and worth of the individual, and realistic through its emphasis upon
integration of academic, clinical, and field-based learning. Spring: October 15th
Program faculty are involved in scholarship, and university, professional, Summer: March 15th
and community service, and to use those involvements to mentor students,
to enhance students’ learning experiences, to serve the community, the Graduate Faculty
counseling profession, and consumers of counseling services who reside in
Kristin L. Bruns, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
northeast Ohio.
Student affairs; college counseling; suicide prevention; protective factors
Accreditation Victoria E. White Kress, Ph.D., Professor

Self-injurious behavior; complex psychological trauma; child abuse, domestic
The Counseling Program emphasizes high standards of professional
violence, rape/sexual trauma survivors; DSM; strength-based/creative
competence. The Counseling Program continues to remain committed
counseling interventions
to its stated mission through ongoing accreditations by the Council for
Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP),
Don Martin, Ph.D., Professor
and National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
Academic and social skills among students of poverty; neuropsychology
The Counseling Program also emphasizes ethical practice and keeps
rehabilitation of stroke and CNS disorders; sports psychology with emphasis
with state and national standards for certification and licensure for
on D1 athletes
practice in educational, mental health and social service environments.
Department programs have full approval by the Ohio Counselor, Social Kenneth L. Miller, Ph.D., Professor
Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapists Board (OCSWMFT), and the Ohio Measurement of cultural bias and discrimination; child abuse; technology use
Department of Education (ODE). The Department engages in ongoing program in clinical supervision; gender equity
development and refinement based on accrediting bodies' and licensure
boards’ developments and recommendations, and sensitivity to licensure Matthew Paylo, Ph.D., Associate Professor
requirements and legal and ethical issues is a priority. Child and adolescent treatment; qualitative research; residential and prison
mental health; advocacy and social justice issues
Our program is fully accredited by CACREP through 2023. Our last site visit
was December 4, 2014 and we will have our next campus visit prior to the date Jake J. Protivnak, Ph.D., Professor, Chair
of our next accreditation review in 2023. Counselor education; supervision; adolescent/college student interventions
Admission Requirements Amy E. Williams, Ph.D., Assistant Professor

Addiction counseling; quantitative research methodology; counseling theory
Students from a variety of undergraduate majors (i.e. psychology, social work,
education, communication, sociology, religion, philosophy, business, general Students are required to complete appropriate coursework for their program
studies, etc.) may pursue a master’s degree in counseling. Undergraduate and/ option, including satisfactory completion of the counseling comprehensive
or graduate grade point average, a letter of intent, letters of recommendation, examination prior to beginning their field placements. Coursework related to
and a required interview are important factors in determining the admissibility specialized cognate areas (e.g., electives and/or thesis) serve to enhance each
of an applicant to the counseling degree program. Applicants will be program option.
interviewed by members of the Counseling Admissions Committee and must
meet the standards prescribed in the counseling program’s admission policies. Twelve semester hours of internship are required. Since this requirement
The following are the admission requirements: entails 20 hours per week at the internship site, students who are employed
full time may need to arrange for accommodations with their employers to
• Applicants must have earned above a 2.7 grade-point average. (If an fulfill this requirement.
applicant's GPA is slightly below the minimum required, an applicant may
include a GRE or MAT score to have their application reviewed.) Addiction Counseling Program Curriculum
• Letter of Intent (approximately 4 pages double-spaced) with response to
1. Internship placement involves a minimum of 600 clock hours completed
the following items:
over two semesters. COUN 7002 Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• What factors are motivating you to pursue a masters degree in Counseling Practicum 2 is to be completed the semester immediately prior to
at this time? beginning the internship. Students are to apply for their field placement
• Please give an example of when you have determined to make desired for the fall or summer semesters no later than the fourth week of the
changes in your life. What motivated you to seek this change and what spring semester. (Application forms are online and should be submitted
obstacles did you overcome? to the internship coordinator.) If a student would like to begin his or her
• What do you believe are the most important counseling skills for helping a field placement in the spring semester, the student should apply no later
culturally-different individual? than the fourth week of the fall semester. Students who fail to submit their
field placement application form by the deadline will not be permitted to
• The Counseling Program offers four (4) options; Addiction Counseling,
complete their field placement during the specified semester. For further
Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling, and Student
information refer to the appropriate Fieldwork Handbook.
Affairs/College Counseling. Which Counseling Program option(s) are you
most interested in pursuing? What is your motivation to specialize in this 2. Not all courses are offered every semester. It is the student’s responsibility
area and what type of work would you like to be doing in 5 years? to carefully plan his or her program of study in order to meet all
prerequisite course and graduation requirements.
• Three Letters of Reference or Reference forms, at least two of which
should be prepared by current or former faculty 3. All candidates are required to purchase a Task Stream account to
complete the critical task for each courses which is essential for the
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate or graduate work completed
CACREP accreditation.
COURSE TITLE S.H. 2. Not all courses are offered every semester. It is the student’s responsibility
Required Courses to carefully plan his or her program of study in order to meet all
prerequisite course and graduation requirements.
COUN 5898 Orientation and Ethical Issues in Community 3
Counseling (take within the first 3 semesters) 3. All candidates are required to purchase a Task Stream account to
complete the critical task for each courses which is essential for the
COUN 6900 Counseling Methods and Practice 3
CACREP and CAEP accreditation.
COUN 6902 Theory and Foundation of Addictions Counseling 3
COUN 6903 Addictions Counseling: Treatment and Intervention 3 COURSE TITLE S.H.
COUN 6910 Human Development and Family Systems Counseling 3 Required Courses
COUN 6962 Counseling Theory 3 COUN 5898 Orientation and Ethical Issues in Community 3
COUN 6964 Appraisal Techniques in Counseling 3 Counseling (take within the first 3 semesters)
COUN 6968 Research in Counseling 3 COUN 6900 Counseling Methods and Practice 3
COUN 6972 Career Counseling 3 COUN 6902 Theory and Foundation of Addictions Counseling 3
COUN 6973 Group Counseling Theory and Practice 3 or COUN 6903 Addictions Counseling: Treatment and Intervention
& 6973L and Group Counseling Laboratory COUN 6910 Human Development and Family Systems Counseling 3
COUN 6976 Social and Cultural Issues in Counseling 3 COUN 6962 Counseling Theory 3
COUN 6980 Diagnosis of Mental Disorders 3 COUN 6964 Appraisal Techniques in Counseling 3
COUN 7001 Counseling Practicum 1 3 COUN 6968 Research in Counseling 3
COUN 7002 Clinical Mental Health Counseling Practicum 2 3 COUN 6972 Career Counseling 3
COUN 7031 Clinical Psychopathology and Treatment 3 COUN 6973 Group Counseling Theory and Practice 3
COUN 7034 Advanced Evaluation of Mental and Emotional Status 3 & 6973L and Group Counseling Laboratory
COUN 7037 Counseling and Psychopharmacological Treatments 3 COUN 6976 Social and Cultural Issues in Counseling 3
of Mental and Emotional Disorders COUN 6980 Diagnosis of Mental Disorders 3
or COUN 7003 Counseling Children and Adolescents or COUN 7013 Topical Seminar in Counseling
COUN 7041 Case Conceptualization, Treatment Planning, and 3 COUN 7001 Counseling Practicum 1 3
Clinical Supervision COUN 7002 Clinical Mental Health Counseling Practicum 2 3
Internship COUN 7031 Clinical Psychopathology and Treatment 3
COUN 7010 Clinical Mental Health Counseling Internship 12 COUN 7034 Advanced Evaluation of Mental and Emotional Status 3
Total Semester Hours 66 COUN 7037 Counseling and Psychopharmacological Treatments 3
of Mental and Emotional Disorders
Comprehensive examination prerequisites or COUN 7003 Counseling Children and Adolescents
COURSE TITLE S.H. COUN 7041 Case Conceptualization, Treatment Planning, and 3
COUN 5898 Orientation and Ethical Issues in Community 3 Clinical Supervision
Counseling Internship
COUN 6900 Counseling Methods and Practice 3 COUN 7010 Clinical Mental Health Counseling Internship 12
COUN 6910 Human Development and Family Systems Counseling 3 Total Semester Hours 63
COUN 6964 Appraisal Techniques in Counseling 3 Comprehensive examination prerequisites
COUN 6968 Research in Counseling 3 COURSE TITLE S.H.
COUN 6972 Career Counseling 3 COUN 5898 Orientation and Ethical Issues in Community 3
COUN 6973 Group Counseling Theory and Practice 3 Counseling
& 6973L and Group Counseling Laboratory COUN 6900 Counseling Methods and Practice 3
COUN 6976 Social and Cultural Issues in Counseling 3 COUN 6910 Human Development and Family Systems Counseling 3
COUN 6980 Diagnosis of Mental Disorders 3 COUN 6962 Counseling Theory 3
COUN 6964 Appraisal Techniques in Counseling 3
Clinical Mental Health Counseling COUN 6968 Research in Counseling 3
Program Curriculum COUN 6972

COUN 6973
Career Counseling
Group Counseling Theory and Practice
3
3
1. Internship placement involves a minimum of 600 clock hours completed & 6973L and Group Counseling Laboratory
over two semesters. COUN 7002 Clinical Mental Health Counseling
COUN 6976 Social and Cultural Issues in Counseling 3
Practicum 2 is to be completed the semester immediately prior to
beginning the internship. Students are to apply for their field placement for COUN 6980 Diagnosis of Mental Disorders 3
the fall or summer semesters no later than the fourth week of the spring
semester. (Application forms are online and should be submitted to the School Counseling Program Curriculum
internship coordinator.) If a student would like to begin his or her field
1. Internship placement involves a minimum of 600 clock hours completed
placement in the spring semester, the student should apply no later than
over two semesters. COUN 7007 School Counseling Practicum 2 is
the fourth week of the fall semester. Students who fail to submit their
to be completed in the fall semester immediately prior to beginning
field placement application form by the deadline will not be permitted to
internship. Students are to apply for their field placement for the fall
complete their field placement during the specified semester. For further
or summer semesters no later than the fourth week of the spring
information refer to the appropriate Fieldwork Handbook.
semester. (Application forms are online and should be submitted to the
internship coordinator.) Students who fail to submit their field placement
application form by the deadline will not be permitted to complete their complete their field placement during the specified semester. Refer to
field placement during the specified semester. For further information refer Fieldwork Handbook for additional information.
to the appropriate Fieldwork Handbook. 2. Not all courses are offered every semester. It is the student’s responsibility
2. Internships must be completed in approved educational settings. In order to carefully plan his/her program of study in order to meet all prerequisite
to provide a comprehensive experience, Practicum II/Internship are only course and graduation requirements.
offered beginning in the fall semester of the final year in the program. This
experience is comprised of 750 supervised hours in an approved setting in COURSE TITLE S.H.
an August through June format. Required Courses
3. Not all school counseling courses are offered every semester. Students are COUN 6900 Counseling Methods and Practice 3
responsible for carefully planning their programs of study in order to meet COUN 6930 College Counseling and Student Mental Health 3
all prerequisite course and graduate requirements.
4. Students are required to purchase a Task Stream account to complete the
COUN 6968 Research in Counseling 3
critical tasks for each course which is essential for CACREP and CAEP.
COUN 6972 Career Counseling 3
COURSE TITLE S.H. COUN 6973 Group Counseling Theory and Practice 3
Required Courses & 6973L and Group Counseling Laboratory
COUN 6900 Counseling Methods and Practice 3 COUN 6976 Social and Cultural Issues in Counseling 3
2
COUN 6910 Human Development and Family Systems Counseling 3 COUN 7021 Legal and Ethical Issues in Student Affairs 3
COUN 6961 Orientation and Ethical Issues in School Counseling 3 COUN 7023 Life Span and College Student Development 3
(take within the first 3 semesters) COUN 7026 Orientation and Functions of Student Affairs (take 3
COUN 6962 Counseling Theory 3 within the first 3 semesters)
COUN 6964 Appraisal Techniques in Counseling 3 COUN 7044 Leadership and Administration in Student Affairs 3
COUN 6968 Research in Counseling 3 COUN 7046 Assessment in Student Affairs Practice 3
2
COUN 6972 Career Counseling 3 Ohio Licensure Option
COUN 6973 Group Counseling Theory and Practice 3 COUN 5898 Orientation and Ethical Issues in Community
& 6973L and Group Counseling Laboratory Counseling
COUN 6976 Social and Cultural Issues in Counseling 3 COUN 6980 Diagnosis of Mental Disorders
COUN 7001 Counseling Practicum 1 3 COUN 7031 Clinical Psychopathology and Treatment
COUN 7003 Counseling Children and Adolescents 3 COUN 7034 Advanced Evaluation of Mental and Emotional Status
COUN 7018 Diagnosis and Treatment of Children and Adolescents 3 COUN 7041 Case Conceptualization, Treatment Planning, and
Clinical Supervision
COUN 7019 School Counseling Program Development 3
COUN 7001 Counseling Practicum 1 (permit required)
COUN 7007 School Counseling Practicum 2 3
Practicum/Internship
Internship
COUN 7004 Practicum in Student Affairs and College Counseling 3
COUN 7010 Clinical Mental Health Counseling Internship 12 1
(permit required)
COUN 7005 Internship in Student Affairs and College Counseling 6
1
(permit required)
Comprehensive examination prerequisites COUN 7005 Internship in Student Affairs and College Counseling
1
6
COURSE TITLE S.H.
COUN 6900 Counseling Methods and Practice 3
1
COUN 6910 Human Development and Family Systems Counseling 3 COUN 7004 Practicum in Student Affairs and College Counseling &
COUN 6961 Orientation and Ethical Issues in School Counseling 3 COUN 7005 Internship in Student Affairs and College Counseling will have
COUN 6962 Counseling Theory 3 licensure and non-licensure track internship settings
2
COUN 6964 Appraisal Techniques in Counseling 3 Ohio Licensure Option will include an additional 18 semester hours of
listed coursework. COUN 7021 will not be required for Non-Licensure
COUN 6968 Research in Counseling 3
students.
COUN 6972 Career Counseling 3
COUN 6973 Group Counseling Theory and Practice 4 Comprehensive examination prerequisites
& 6973 and Group Counseling Theory and Practice
COURSE TITLE S.H.
COUN 6976 Social and Cultural Issues in Counseling 3
COUN 7026 Orientation and Functions of Student Affairs 3
Student Affairs and College Counseling COUN 7023

COUN 6900
Life Span and College Student Development
Counseling Methods and Practice
3
3
Program Curriculum COUN 6962 Counseling Theory 3
1. Internship placement involves a minimum of 600 clock hours completed COUN 7046 Assessment in Student Affairs Practice 3
over two semesters. COUN 7004 Practicum in Student Affairs and College COUN 6968 Research in Counseling 3
Counseling is to be completed in the fall semester immediately prior to COUN 6972 Career Counseling 3
beginning internship. Students are to apply for their field placement (note:
COUN 6973 Group Counseling Theory and Practice 3
application forms are in the central office and should be turned in to the
& 6973L and Group Counseling Laboratory
internship coordinator) for the fall or summer semesters no later than
the fourth week of the spring semester. Students who fail to turn in their COUN 6976 Social and Cultural Issues in Counseling 3
field placement application form by the deadline will not be allowed to
Learning Outcomes COUN 5965 Counseling Workshop 1-5 s.h.

A workshop designed to examine contemporary topics in the field.
1. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the curriculum content of
COUN 5967 Guidance Counseling Workshop 1-3 s.h.
CACREP’s eight core courses
2. Students will demonstrate the ability to use foundational counseling
techniques/ micro-skills COUN 6900 Counseling Methods and Practice 3 s.h.
Methods and practices of professional counseling relative to relationship,
3. Students will demonstrate knowledge of, and the ability to apply ethical
goals, process, and documentation. Relevant ethical guidelines are stressed.
standards and engage in ethical counseling and professional practices
Includes experiential skill training. For counseling majors or by permission of
4. Students will demonstrate knowledge of, and skills related to counseling Department of Counseling.
diverse populations Prereq. or concurrently: COUN 6962.
5. Demonstrate a professional identity, as well as professionalism, and
COUN 6902 Theory and Foundation of Addictions Counseling 3 s.h.
fitness to practice as a professional counselor
This course provides a comprehensive overview of chemical dependency and
6. Students will demonstrate knowledge and skills specific to their program process addictions. There will be an emphasis on all aspects of addiction,
areas (i.e., Clinical Mental Health, School, Student Affairs) including etiology, classification, physiological effects of substances, theory,
assessment, interventions, and recovery models.
Graduate Faculty COUN 6903 Addictions Counseling: Treatment and Intervention 3 s.h.
COUN 5821 Seminar in Guidance and Counseling 1-3 s.h. Knowledge, skills, and practice related to chemical dependency and process
Study of selected topics chosen by staff, e.g. career guidance, counseling addictions. There will be an emphasis on assessment, models for treatment,
process, and other contemporary issues in school personnel work. and skills necessary to work in addiction/prevention programs in diverse
Prereq.: Upper-division standing. settings.
COUN 5822 Seminar in Guidance and Counseling 1-3 s.h. COUN 6904 Crisis Counseling 3 s.h.
Study of selected topics chosen by staff, e.g. career guidance, counseling An overview of the professional concerns and issues school psychologists
process, and other contemporary issues in school personnel work. face working in public school systems. Orientation and preparation for the
Prereq.: Upper-division standing. supervised internship experience will be discussed; future responsibilities as
a professional and staff consultant. Legal and ethical issues pertaining to the
COUN 5823 Career Education and Career Guidance 2 s.h.
role of a school psychologist will be reviewed.
Study of public school career education and career guidance programs; the
career education continuum, legislation relating to vocational programs, COUN 6905 Cultural/Ethnic Issues Relating to Youth and Families 3 s.h.
historical development, and principles of vocational education and vocational Introduces pertinent theoretical cultural issues which relate to mental
guidance. Also a survey of economic services: distributive education, human health professionals as they work with diversified populations. In particular,
resources, programs, and placement. therapeutic skill enhancement of professionals will be advanced, since
Prereq.: Upper-division standing. all counseling may be seen as cross-cultural. Group work and experiential
COUN 5825 Group Processes in the School 2 s.h.
An introduction to group activities applicable to the needs of students in the
school setting. Includes the study of group processes and group dynamics for
social and personal problem solving as well as in the general area of individual COUN 6910 Human Development and Family Systems Counseling 3 s.h.
and group behavior. Also a study of programs that provide for counselor- The purpose of this course is to provide students with the content knowledge
teacher cooperation in the development of groups in the classroom. of human development and systems theory in order to become effective in
Prereq.: Upper-division standing. helping individuals and families change. Major theoretical approaches to life
span development and family counseling will be addressed.
COUN 5879 Talented Students and Their Families 3 s.h.
A study of consulting and referral practices related to the developmental, COUN 6911 International Area Study: Project Learning Around the World 3
social and personal difficulties often experienced by gifted/talented students s.h.
and their families. Includes a field study component. This course is designed to enhance mental health or teacher's professional
Prereq.: Upper-division standing. and personal level of sensitivity and competence via introducing them to
innovative and traditional forms of intervention or healing in community
COUN 5888 Introduction to Health and Wellness Counseling 3 s.h.
and school settings in a developing country. Students will participate in
Provides an introduction to basic counseling principles with special focus
philanthropic activities by helping to gather and deliver educational supplies
on those factors encountered in the provision of health and wellness-related
via Project Learning Around the World (www.platw.org).
services.
Prereq.: Upper-division standing. COUN 6912 Multilevel Tier Interventions Across General Education and
COUN 5895 Counseling Workshop 1-3 s.h.
Selected topics related to prevention and intervention approaches in school
services within educational school systems for regular education and children
and community settings. Designed primarily as continuing professional
with disabilities. Participation in RTI team meetings, curriculum academic
education, this course is not included in counseling degree programs.
and applied and functional behavioral analysis, progress monitoring, goal
Prereq.: Upper-division standing.
attainment scaling and determining effectiveness of intervention plans will be
COUN 5898 Orientation and Ethical Issues in Community Counseling 3 s.h. introduced.
This course provides students with an introduction to the field of professional
COUN 6930 College Counseling and Student Mental Health 3 s.h.
counseling and the foundations of community counseling. The course
This course provides students with an overview of the field of college
addresses the following topics: history, philosophy, cultural dynamics,
counseling. The course addresses the following topics: history, philosophy,
advocacy, consultation, technology applications, and trends in professional
theories, cultural dynamic, technology applications, assessment and
and community counseling. The counseling profession's ethical standards are
evaluation responsibilities, legal and ethical issues, and current trends in
also addressed with an emphasis on the ACA code of ethics and counselor
college counseling settings. The college counselor's role, function, and
ethical decision making processes. Requirements differ for undergraduate and
professional identity as a student advocate, program coordinator, individual/
graduate students.
group counselor, and prevention specialist is addressed.
COUN 6961 Orientation and Ethical Issues in School Counseling 3 s.h. COUN 6974 Case Studies in School Guidance and Field Experience in
This course provides students with an introduction to the field of professional Community Social Agencies 2-4 s.h.
counseling, and the foundations of school counseling. The course addresses Methods of collecting data, synthesis, and interpretation of data about a
the following topics: history, philosophy, cultural dynamics, advocacy, person and relationship to environment. Real and assumed situations of
consultation, technology applications, classroom management issues, and pupils over an extended period of time are presented for study and analysis.
trends in professional and school counseling. The counseling profession's The course includes practical field experience with various community social
ethical standards are also addressed with an emphasis on the American agencies to acquaint the student with agency services and social casework
Counseling Association (ACA) and American School Counselor Association methods. Particular emphasis is placed on the disadvantaged and exceptional
(ASCA) code of ethics, and counselor ethical decision-making processes. child.
COUN 6962 Counseling Theory 3 s.h. COUN 6975 Counselor Consultation and Prevention 3 s.h.
Basic principles of counseling in an educational context. Development of This course is a study of the theoretical models of consultation and
procedural bases for counseling and educationally oriented counseling theory. prevention. Techniques for implementation of consultation and prevention in
Ethics and limitations involved in counseling practices. schools, agencies, and higher education settings will be presented.
COUN 6963 Occupational and Educational Information in Guidance 2 s.h. COUN 6976 Social and Cultural Issues in Counseling 3 s.h.
Principles of career development and use of educational and occupational Counseling theory and techniques related to social and economic change,
information resources in the guidance program. Lecture and discussion ethnic groups, subculture, issues of sexuality and gender, urban and rural
are used to explore occupational structure of the United States, sources of societies, cultural mores, the use of leisure time, and differing life patterns.
educational and occupational information including community resources,
COUN 6977 College Admission Counseling 3 s.h.
and the collecting, classifying, filing, and organization of educational and
This course provides practical information on advising student and parents
occupational information for use in the guidance program.
about the college admission process. The course is designed to promote
COUN 6964 Appraisal Techniques in Counseling 3 s.h. career advisement knowledge and skills related to: consultation with parents,
Overview of the administration, scoring, and interpretation of standardized drop out prevention, student motivation, academic/career preparation,
tests and measures used in counseling practice with specific focus and assessment, application process, financial aid, and interventions to enhance
supervised practice in the administration and interpretation of standardized student and parents decisions regarding college admission process.
ability, interest, intelligence, and aptitude tests.
COUN 6980 Diagnosis of Mental Disorders 3 s.h.
COUN 6965 Applied Testing in Career Counseling 2 s.h. Overview of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fourth
Administration, scoring, and interpretation of selected assessment tools and edition (DSM-IV-TR) format, with emphasis placed on the development of
their application to career counseling. diagnostic skills for the major mental and emotional disorders commonly
Prereq.: COUN 6964. encountered in social service, educational, and community counseling
agencies.
COUN 6968 Research in Counseling 3 s.h.
The study and application of quantitative and qualitative research in COUN 6982 Educational Leadership in Primary and Intervention
counseling with statistical application component. Strategies 2 s.h.
This course will identify mental health issues that impact individuals, families,
COUN 6969 Administration of Personnel and Guidance Services 2 s.h.
and the educational system. Prevention and intervention strategies will be
A comprehensive study of the dynamic qualities inherent in planning,
explored, as well as issues and procedures of referral.
management, functioning, and structuring of personnel and guidance services
in public schools. COUN 6990 Independent Study 1-3 s.h.
Individual investigation of advanced topics under guidance of selected staff.
COUN 6970 Counseling and Social Services in the Schools 2 s.h.
Permission of instructor required. Special approval required.
Examines the scope and comprehensive developmental programs for
counseling and social services in the schools with consideration of need COUN 6991 Family Systems 3 s.h.
assessment and development of such programs. Systems theory as applied to family functioning. Major theoretical approaches
to family counseling, including ethics and techniques, will be addressed.
COUN 6971 Human Relations for the Classroom 2 s.h.
The course focuses on skill development in human relations. These skills COUN 7001 Counseling Practicum 1 3 s.h.
are studied and integrated with cognate skill development in the classroom, Supervised individual counseling practice with volunteer clients. Focus upon
classroom planning and organization conflict resolution, and coping with process, clarification, and resolution of counselee goals and counselor self-
behavior problems and motivation. Application is made to the classroom awareness/evaluation. Students are required to attend a scheduled orientation
environment. in the Community Counseling Clinic prior to the first class. Special approval
required.
COUN 6972 Career Counseling 3 s.h.
Prereq.: COUN 5898 or COUN 6961, COUN 6900, COUN 6962, COUN 6973 (can
Theories of vocational choice, vocational success and satisfaction, decision
be taken concurrently), COUN 6980 (required for clinical counseling students
making, and vocational testing. Career counseling as related to the economic
only).
and social context.
COUN 7002 Clinical Mental Health Counseling Practicum 2 3 s.h.
COUN 6973 Group Counseling Theory and Practice 2 s.h.
Supervised individual and group counseling practices in settings appropriate
Theories pertaining to group dynamics, process, interaction, consultation, and
to student's programs. Requires field placement of 150 hours. Special approval
counselor intervention. For counseling majors or by permission of Department
required.
of Counseling.
Prereq.: COUN 7001, no PR grades, successful completion of counseling
Prereq. or concurrently: COUN 6962.
program comprehensive exam, and permission of program area internship
COUN 6973L Group Counseling Laboratory 1 s.h. coordinator.
Supervised experience in the use of interventions appropriate to stages of
COUN 7003 Counseling Children and Adolescents 3 s.h.
group development. Emphasis will be placed on promoting self-awareness,
Various theories and respective techniques for counseling and psychotherapy
interpersonal skills, and group skills and techniques. Laboratory is taken
with children and adolescents. Research concerning the efficacy of such
concurrently with COUN 6973.
approaches will also be studied. Special approval required.
COUN 7004 Practicum in Student Affairs and College Counseling 3 s.h. COUN 7017 Group Procedures in Counseling 2 s.h.
This course will provide an orientation to the student services division, as well A laboratory course intended as an experimental introduction to dynamics of
as offering students the opportunity to gain experience in a higher education groups. Students will participate in community experiences involving the entire
setting. The program component will include individual and group supervision, class as well as small group activities involving subdivisions of the class.
as well as supervised field experience. Special approval required. Readings on group processes and involvement in relevant projects and reports
are also included in the course.
COUN 7005 Internship in Student Affairs and College Counseling 6 s.h.
This course will provide a weekly supervision and 600 hours of supervised field
experience for student affairs and college counseling students. The internship COUN 7018 Diagnosis and Treatment of Children and Adolescents 3 s.h.
supervision is designed to promote the integration of theory and practitioner Overview of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth
experiences for students in a higher education setting and to help students edition, text revision (DSM-V-TR) with an emphasis placed on the development
prepare for the transition to a professional student affairs position following of diagnostics skills for the major mental disorders commonly encountered in
completion of the degree. Special Approval required. social service, educational, and community counseling agencies. The course
Prereq.: COUN 6900, COUN 6962, COUN 7004, and COUN 7026. will additionally focus on the development of diagnostic skills and treatment
strategies for working with children and adolescents.
COUN 7006 Guidance in the Classroom 2 s.h.
Studies various factors important to a facilitative climate in the classroom COUN 7019 School Counseling Program Development 3 s.h.
and activities through which elementary counselors and teachers can provide This course provides students with a comprehensive framework for planning,
these conditions. Considered as classroom management and discipline designing, implementing, evaluating, and enhancing content-based and
techniques based upon learning theory, implementation of democratic group comprehensive developmental counseling programs. The course is designed
structure for elementary school classrooms, and organized activities designed to promote knowledge and skills related to: prevention and crisis intervention
to promote the development of self-understanding and understanding of strategies; use of a student information system to collect, analyze, and
others in the child's world. The course requires extensive reading and review evaluate data in order to improve student outcomes; integration of the
of published materials designed for classroom guidance in addition to school counseling program into the total school curriculum to assist preK-12
observation of classrooms and role playing experiences. students.
COUN 7007 School Counseling Practicum 2 3 s.h. COUN 7021 Legal and Ethical Issues in Student Affairs 3 s.h.
Supervised individual and group counseling practices in school counseling. This course is designed to provide graduate students with an introduction
Requires field placement of 150 hours. Special approval required. to the legal and ethical issues which affect higher education and student
Prereq.: COUN 7001, no PR grades, successful completion of department affairs practice. The primary goal of this course is to provide an exploration
comprehensive exam, and permission of instructor. and understanding of legal issues pertaining to the various constituents of
colleges and universities (students, faculty, and administrators).
COUN 7008 Assessment for Educational Decision Making 2 s.h.
Assessment procedures used for making leadership decisions in the COUN 7023 Life Span and College Student Development 3 s.h.
educational setting. Emphasis on community assessment, identifying high-risk The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to the field of
students, and the development of guidance and state testing programs. college student and human development across the life span. Students
will be exposed to a range of human development theories and student
COUN 7009 School Counseling Internship 6 s.h.
characteristics that offer insight into the processes of student learning,
Supervised internship in approved school counseling programs. May be
growth, and development. Special focus will be directed toward understanding
repeated. For counseling majors. Special Approval required.
patterns of growth and change during the college years for different student
Prereq.: COUN 7002.
subgroups and the implications of these changes for the practices of student
COUN 7010 Clinical Mental Health Counseling Internship 6 s.h. affairs and college counseling.
Supervised internship in approved community agencies offering counseling
COUN 7026 Orientation and Functions of Student Affairs 3 s.h.
and other mental health services. May be repeated. For counseling majors.
The primary purpose of this course is to provide students with a
Special Approval required.
comprehensive introduction to the functional areas of student affairs. The
Prereq.: COUN 7002.
application of a counseling-based knowledge and skills for student affairs
COUN 7013 Topical Seminar in Counseling 1-3 s.h. practitioners will be emphasized.
The course is for practicing counselors and counselor trainees and will include
COUN 7028 Advanced Counseling Theory and Treatment Seminar 3 s.h.
a survey of literature in counseling, contemporary issues, individual and small
Research and discussion on selected counseling theories (e.g., Adler, Rogers,
group study of special problems chosen by staff, for example, research in
Ellis, Carkhuff, Berne) chosen by staff. May be repeated.
counseling, counselor values, and the counseling process; student values and
drug abuse; team approach to counseling services; etc. May be repeated to a COUN 7029 Professional Issues in Student Affairs 3 s.h.
maximum of 10 semester hours. The purpose of this course is to expose graduate students to contemporary
issues shaping student affairs practice. Topics will vary but will focus on
COUN 7014 Topical Seminar in Counseling 1-3 s.h.
the development of knowledge and skills in emerging areas relevant to
professionals in student affairs (e.g., enrollment management, retention,
assessment, finance and budget, grant writing).
group study of special problems chosen by staff, for example, research in
counseling, counselor values, and the counseling process; student values and COUN 7030 Human Relations Training for School Personnel 2 s.h.
drug abuse; team approach to counseling services; etc. May be repeated to a Designed to improve the interpersonal relationships of administrators,
maximum of 10 semester hours. counselors, teachers, and other professional staff. Objectives include
examination of personal communication styles, the effect of the individual
COUN 7015 Topical Seminar in Counseling 1-3 s.h.
on task groups, and increasing leadership potential. For counseling majors or
permission of Department of Counseling.
group study of special problems chosen by staff, for example, research in COUN 7031 Clinical Psychopathology and Treatment 3 s.h.
counseling, counselor values, and the counseling process; student values and Counseling theories of abnormal behavior and mental disorders throughout
drug abuse; team approach to counseling services; etc. May be repeated to a the total life cycle. Specific personality theories and examinations of
maximum of 10 semester hours. empirically-derived treatments will be included.
Prereq.: COUN 6962.
130 Master of Science in Education—Educational Administration
COUN 7032 Clinical Intellectual Testing 3 s.h. COUN 7046 Assessment in Student Affairs Practice 3 s.h.

Supervised practice in the administration and interpretation of standardized The purpose of this course is to promote the understanding of assessment
intelligence and aptitude tests. and program evaluation in enhancing practice. The course will focus on how to
Prereq.: COUN 6964. utilize assessment to improve practice and to demonstrate the effectiveness
of programs, as well as to provide opportunities to effectively assess
COUN 7033 Personality Objective/Projective Assessment 3 s.h.
various dimensions of the college experience. By learning the usefulness
Supervised practice in the administration and interpretation of standardized
and appropriateness of various assessment methodologies, the emerging
objective and projective measures of personality.
practitioner will learn to provide evidence for effective practice.
Prereq.: COUN 6964.
COUN 7050 College Counseling Internship 3 s.h.
COUN 7034 Advanced Evaluation of Mental and Emotional Status 3 s.h.
Supervised experience in a college counseling clinic/center offering diagnosis
This course provides an advanced overview of the administration and
and treatment of mental and emotional disorders. For counseling majors or by
interpretation of intelligence and personality tests. The course is designed to
permission of program area internship coordinator.
assist the student in becoming aware of testing procedures, testing practices
Prereq.: COUN 7010.
and professional issues concerning the topic of assessment and to provide the
student with practical assessment skills applicable to counseling. COUN 7060 Thesis Research 1-6 s.h.
Prereq.: COUN 6964. Design, proposal, completion, and reporting of scholarly research deemed
acceptable by the department faculty. For counseling majors or by permission
COUN 7036 Consultation and Educational Approaches to Prevention 2 s.h.
of Department of Counseling.
The study of consultation theory and models. Educational approaches to
Prereq.: COUN 6964, COUN 6968, or permission of department chair.
prevention of substance abuse, child abuse, family and marriage problems,
etc. will be included. COUN 7509 Family Systems Within an Educational Context 3 s.h.
The focus of the didactic and experiential course will be on identifying patterns
COUN 7037 Counseling and Psychopharmacological Treatments of Mental
of children's symptoms, repositioning of the therapist within the educational
and Emotional Disorders 3 s.h.
system context and learning various therapeutic techniques to use with
The study of pharmacological, behavioral, cognitive, and emotive strategies
families of children with disabilities or other mental health issues.
and techniques associated with the treatment of mental and emotional
disorders commonly encountered in mental health settings.
Prereq.: COUN 6980 or COUN 7013A. Master of Science in Education—
COUN 7038 Counseling with Couples 3 s.h.
Application of family systems theory to intervention and prevention strategies Educational Administration
Program Director
with couples.
COUN 7039 Administration and Supervision of Mental Health Services 2
s.h. Dr. Charles Vergon
A comprehensive study of management, planning, function, personnel 4103 Beeghly Hall
structuring, supervision, and counseling services in a mental health setting. (330) 941-1574
cbvergon@ysu.edu
COUN 7040 Supervision Practicum 3 s.h.
Theory and practice of counselor supervision. Includes practicum assignment
in counselor education. For counseling majors only and by permission of Program Description
Department of Counseling. The Educational Administration program prepares reflective administrative
Prereq.: COUN 7010, practitioners who are capable of providing effective management and
COUN 7041 Case Conceptualization, Treatment Planning, and Clinical instructional leadership in public and nonpublic school settings (also see
Supervision 3 s.h. the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership section.) Post-master’s
The purpose of this course is to provide students with the advanced case programs are also provided which lead to:
conceptualization, treatment/planning intervention (24 hours) and theory/
• Ohio administrative licensure as elementary principal for ages 3 through
practice of supervision (24 hours). Includes 12 contact hours of supervision
12;
of practicum students at the YSU Counseling Program Community Counseling
Clinic. • middle school principal for ages 8 through 14;
Prereq. or concurrent: COUN 7010. • secondary principal for ages 10 through 21;
COUN 7042 Administration and Organization in Higher Education 3 s.h. • administrative specialist in curriculum, instruction, and professional
The purpose of this course is to expose graduate students to the complex development; and
study of administrative practices and organizational theory in the context • superintendent.
of examining campus environments. By developing an informed knowledge
base regarding the multiple perspectives of organizations and campus In addition, the department offers programs for Pennsylvania administrative
environments, students will be better prepared to lead change in student certification as principal for grades K–12 and the letter of eligibility for
affairs settings. superintendent.
COUN 7044 Leadership and Administration in Student Affairs 3 s.h.

This course provides students with an opportunity to read, reflect, and Admission Requirements
integrate theories, concepts, and practices related to leadership and In addition to the minimum College of Graduate Studies admission
administration. Students will be challenged to reflect on their core values and requirements, Education Administration applicants should submit the
principles. Students will see leadership through a new paradigm, and formulate following:
their own philosophy of leadership. Students will be challenged to employ
visionary leadership in the planning and implementation stage of change. • Qualification for a teaching certificate or license (Ohio provisional or
equivalent) if enrolled in a program leading to additional certification,
licensure, validation, or endorsement. Students without a teaching
certificate or license may be admitted on an individual basis to graduate
programs leading to certification or licensure in certain areas.
• A satisfactory score on the aptitude portion of the Graduate Record EDAD 7018 School Discipline and Student Support Services:
Examination or on the Miller Analogies Test if the student’s undergraduate Policies, Programs, and Prevention Strategies
grade point average is below 3.0
• One reference letter from the applicant’s principal, superintendent or
other administrator to evaluate your professional knowledge, skills,
professionalism and leadership potential
Special Notes
Before granting the degree, candidates must successfully complete a
• Two professional recommendations
comprehensive examination covering leadership and administrative specialty
• Professional résumé courses.
• A brief essay (500-750 words) addressing why you aspire to be a principal
or building level leader and why you think you will be an effective one This program provides no license in administrative areas. Upon completion of
• Personal interview upon departmental request the M.S. in Education in Educational Administration degree or the equivalent
thereof as evaluated by the Department, students have the opportunity to
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Graduate Faculty enroll in specific administrative licensure areas.
Jane Beese, Ed.D., Associate Professor All transfer students, including those seeking a master’s degree and those who
Organizational leadership; economics of education; program evaluation hold a master’s degree, will be evaluated using the criteria listed previously.
Students who have been evaluated through direct contact with the Ohio
Charles Jeffords, Ed.D., Assistant Professor Department of Education should be aware that they must meet the criteria
Administrative practices; school and community relations; school finance established by the Department of Educational Foundations, Research,
Technology, and Leadership at YSU before the M.S. in Education in Educational
Karen H. Larwin, Ph.D., Associate Professor Administration will be granted.
Assessment; research design and methodology; statistics
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Completion of the minimum number of semester hours indicated for each
Charles B. Vergon, J.D., Professor program and any other Ohio or Pennsylvania Department of Education
Education law; policy development; educational change requirements must be achieved before recommendation for any license.
Those seeking initial administrative licensure in the State of Ohio must
A minimum of 30 semester hours is required for the degree. In addition to the
also obtain a passing score on the state-prescribed administrative
following educational administration and foundations courses, students must
licensure exam for the license they seek.
successfully complete a comprehensive examination covering the educational
administration courses listed under Special Notes.
Post-master’s Licensure Requirements
Master’s Degree Candidates for Ohio administrative license must have completed the 30
semester hours for the M.S. in Education degree in Educational Administration
Introduction to School Leadership and Educational as required by YSU or its equivalent as evaluated by the Department of
Organizations Educational Foundations, Research, Technology, and Leadership.
This program introduces students to the realities of school leadership,
providing them a broader vision and deeper understanding of educational Principal License (OHIO) (6 semester hours)
policy and organizations and the role of the school leader in promoting Elementary Principal License Grades PK-6
effective instruction and continuous school improvement. It begins to
transform their perspectives from that of a classroom teacher to one of an Middle School License Grades 4-9
administrator. Other courses develop leadership knowledge and skills specific
to building level operations, focusing on the role of principal in relation to staff Secondary Principal License Grades 5-12
and community, school safety and the administration of discipline, support
The licensure course work is entirely clinical in nature, consisting of two
programs and services for students with disabilities, and how legal and fiscal
courses comprising 6 semester hours. The courses are designed to afford
considerations shape and influence administrative decision making and the
candidates the opportunity to apply the content knowledge from their course
exercise of leadership.
work and practice the skills necessary to effective leadership. Across the
Students must complete a minimum of 30 hours satisfying the following two courses, candidates observe and then carry out a range of administrative
distributional requirements: responsibilities including analyzing student performance, carrying out clinical
supervision of teaching staff, writing a staff improvement plant, designing a
COURSE TITLE S.H. HQ staff development program, creating a master schedule, participating in
teacher hiring processes, administering student discipline, conducting school
Foundations 6
safety drills, and coordinating special education meetings ad functions, among
FOUN 6904 Introduction to Educational Research others. In addition, in the second clinical practice candidates design and
FOUN 6902 Sociological Bases of Education implement an Integrated School Improvement Project addressing a real need
Leadership Courses 12 in their school setting. Candidates and faculty participate in an interactive
EDAD 6915 Learning, Teaching, and Instructional Leadership on-line clinical learning community spanning diverse and geographically
dispersed clinical sites.
EDAD 6933 Educational Policy, Politics, and Change
EDAD 6947 School Building Leadership: Models and Processes COURSE TITLE S.H.
EDAD 7014 Systematic Use of Information for Continuous School EDAD 6975 Introduction to Administration Clinical Experience 3
Improvement
EDAD 7022 Field Experience (Elementary 7022E; Middle 7022M; or 3
Administrative Specialty Courses 12 Secondary 7022S)
EDAD 6949 Legal and Ethical Issues in Public Administration
EDAD 6952 School Finance, Resource Planning, and Management
EDAD 6954 Educational Marketing and Community Relationships Candidates must hold or qualify for a valid teacher certificate/license at the
same level as the administrative license being sought; and have two years of
successful teaching under a professional teaching license at the same level educational governance to human resource administration to technology and
as the administrative license being sought. In addition, candidates must have facilities.
a passing score on the state-prescribed administrative licensure exam for the
principalship. COURSE TITLE S.H.
EDAD 7024 Collective Bargaining and Systems Issues in Human 3
Administrative Specialist License Resources Administration
Administrative Specialist License in Curriculum, Instruction, and EDAD 7025 Educational Governance: Advanced Law and Policy 3
Professional Development Seminar
Master’s degree in educational administration, plus 18 hours of course work EDAD 7026 Technology and Facilities for Learning Organizations 3
from the following list, which must include EDAD 7040 Clinical Practice for the EDAD 7035 The Superintendency and Evolving Ways of Looking at 3
Administrative Specialist: Leadership
EDAD 7050 Clinical Experience: Superintendency 3
COURSE TITLE S.H.
TCED 6922 Principles of Instruction 3 Total Semester Hours 15
TCED 6934 Assessment and Accountability 3

TCED 6936 Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction to Improve 3
PRINCIPAL CERTIFICATE K-12 (Pennsylvania)
Learning Candidates must hold a Master’s degree from an accredited program. The
professional education program provides evidence that School Principal
SPED 6900 Issues, Trends & Foundations in Special Education 3
certification candidates demonstrate knowledge of and competence in
SPED 7077 Leadership in Special Education 3 working in the elementary and secondary public school settings, including
EDAD 7014 Systematic Use of Information for Continuous School 3 completion of the 33 semester hours listed below, many of which are included
Improvement in the typical master’s degree in educational administration. They must also
EDAD 7018 School Discipline and Student Support Services: 3 provide an official score report indicating:
Policies, Programs, and Prevention Strategies
• a score of at least 143 on Praxis II Specialty Test #0411 in Educational
EDAD 7040 Clinical Practice for the Administrative Specialist 3
Leadership: Administration and Supervision; or
Or a Master's degree in curriculum at YSU, plus coursework as follows: • a 163 score on Praxis Specialty Test #6011 in School Leadership
Licensure Assessment (SLLA); and
COURSE TITLE S.H. • satisfy any other Pennsylvania Department of Education Requirements,
EDAD 6915 Learning, Teaching, and Instructional Leadership 3 plus:
EDAD 6947 School Building Leadership: Models and Processes 3
Completion of 33 s.h. below (to extent not already taken as part of a master’s
EDAD 6949 Legal and Ethical Issues in Public Administration 3 degree program):
EDAD 6952 School Finance, Resource Planning, and Management 3
EDAD 6954 Educational Marketing and Community Relationships 3 COURSE TITLE S.H.
EDAD 6955 Professional Development and Human Resources 3 EDAD 6915 Learning, Teaching, and Instructional Leadership 3
EDAD 6975 Introduction to Administration Clinical Experience 3 EDAD 6931 Leadership in Educational Organizations: Theory to 3
Best Practices
EDAD 7014 Systematic Use of Information for Continuous School 3
Improvement EDAD 6947 School Building Leadership: Models and Processes 3
EDAD 7018 School Discipline and Student Support Services: 3 EDAD 6949 Legal and Ethical Issues in Public Administration 3
Policies, Programs, and Prevention Strategies EDAD 6952 School Finance, Resource Planning, and Management 3
EDAD 7040 Clinical Practice for the Administrative Specialist 3 EDAD 6954 Educational Marketing and Community Relationships 3
Total Semester Hours 30 EDAD 6955 Professional Development and Human Resources 3
Individuals qualifying for licensure at the Elementary or Secondary level are Improvement
also issued licensure at the Middle School level. TCED 6936 Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction to Improve 3
Learning
Candidates must qualify for/hold a valid professional teacher certificate/
license and have two years of successful teaching under a professional SPED 7077 Leadership in Special Education 3
teaching certificate/license. In addition, candidates must have completed Select one clinical experince course as appropriate to the licensure level
the prescribed number of hours and have an official score report indicating a being sought:
passing score on the state prescribed administrative licensure examination EDAD 7022 Field Experience (Elementary 7022E; Secondary 3
required for the license. 7022S)
Superintendent License (OHIO)
Candidates must hold an administrative certificate or license issued upon The professional education program provides evidence that each certification
the recommendation of YSU or the equivalent thereof as evaluated by candidate demonstrates knowledge and competencies that foster
the Department of Educational Foundations, Research, Technology, and professionalism and ethical practices in school/community settings including:
Leadership at YSU, complete the following course sequence, and meet any
other Ohio State Department of Education requirements. 1. Professional organizations, professional literature, resources and
advocacy groups.
This model shifts the leadership focus from the micro (school site) to the 2. Integrity and ethical behavior, professional conduct as stated in
macro (school systems) level and familiarizes prospective superintendents Pennsylvania’s Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators; and
with systems knowledge and perspective on leadership in areas from local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
3. Communicating effectively (orally and in writing) with students, 4. Candidates will be able to collaborate with families and other community
colleagues, faculty, families, paraprofessionals, related service personnel, members, respond to diverse community interests and needs, and
outside agencies and the community. mobilize community resources.
4. Recognizing the professional responsibilities of administrators’ and 5. Candidates will be able to act with integrity, fairly, and in an ethical manner
teachers’ roles as collaborators, team members, advocates, and service in carrying out building level functions.
coordinators. 6. Candidates will be able to influence the larger political, social, economic,
legal, and cultural context.
Certification for the Pennsylvania Superintendent’s 7. Candidates will be able to synthesize and apply the above outcomes
Letter of Eligibility through substantial, sustained, standards-based work in real school
Candidates must: building settings in their choice of post-master’s licensure programs-
Ohio Administrative Specialist Licensure, Ohio Principal Licensure and
• hold a Master’s degree from an accredited program; Pennsylvania Principal Certification.
• have six years of professional service in schools, three of which shall have
been in supervisory or administrative positions; Graduate Courses
• have an official score report indicating a score of at least 160 on the EDAD 6915 Learning, Teaching, and Instructional Leadership 3 s.h.
School Superintendent Assessment Exam #6021; Leadership behaviors and expectations intended to build teacher commitment,
• all other State of Pennsylvania Department of Education requirements increase teaching competence, and improve the learning climate of students.
must be met; The importance of and role that adult development and learning play in teacher
• plus completion of the 57 semester hours listed below, many of which may leadership regarding curriculum and instruction decisions are stressed.
already have been completed as part of the candidate’s master’s degree in EDAD 6931 Leadership in Educational Organizations: Theory to Best
educational administration and principalship certification programs. Practices 3 s.h.
Significant theories, research, and professional practices in the leadership
COURSE TITLE S.H.
of schools and school systems. Detailed analysis of primary sources and
EDAD 6915 Learning, Teaching, and Instructional Leadership 3 application of sources to reflection on issues and problems of administrative
EDAD 6947 School Building Leadership: Models and Processes 3 practice.
EDAD 6949 Legal and Ethical Issues in Public Administration 3 EDAD 6933 Educational Policy, Politics, and Change 3 s.h.
EDAD 6952 School Finance, Resource Planning, and Management 3 Explores who governs America's schools. Provides an introduction to schools
EDAD 6954 Educational Marketing and Community Relationships 3 as political systems and the values that shape educational politics and
policy making. Examines the role of school leaders as agents of change and
EDAD 6955 Professional Development and Human Resources 3
alternative change models and strategies.
Improvement EDAD 6947 School Building Leadership: Models and Processes 3 s.h.
Theories of leadership and schooling that provide future principals with
EDAD 7024 Collective Bargaining and Systems Issues in Human 3
guides for action and behavior will be presented. Theories that shape personal
Resources Administration
decision-making processes that build schools as learning communities will be
EDAD 7025 Educational Governance: Advanced Law and Policy 3
presented.
Seminar
EDAD 6949 Legal and Ethical Issues in Public Administration 3 s.h.
EDAD 7026 Technology and Facilities for Learning Organizations 3
Defines law and professional ethics and discusses the role of each in public
EDAD 7035 The Superintendency and Evolving Ways of Looking at 3
decision making. Explores the status and application of the law in various
Leadership
areas of school operations through the reading of cases, statutes, and
EDAD 7050 Clinical Experience: Superintendency 3 constitutional provisions.
FOUN 6901 Philosophical Analysis of Education 3
EDAD 6952 School Finance, Resource Planning, and Management 3 s.h.
FOUN 6902 Sociological Bases of Education 3 An analysis of school funding on a state and local level. School budgeting, site-
FOUN 6904 Introduction to Educational Research 3 based management, and school business practice are major topics. An action
FOUN 6905 Educational Challenges in Historical Perspective 3 research project is part of the course requirement.
TCED 6936 Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction to Improve 3 EDAD 6954 Educational Marketing and Community Relationships 3 s.h.
Learning Stresses effective communication that supports the marketing of school
TCED 6946 Supervision of Instruction 3 purposes and programs. Leadership skills that build community support
and recognize the value of message delivery to targeted audiences in the
TCED 6951 Interpersonal Communications for Educators 3
community will be related to the marketing of schools.
EDAD 6955 Professional Development and Human Resources 3 s.h.
Learning Outcomes
In-depth examination of policies and practices designed to reconcile the
interests of schools and the people who make them up. Topics include
1. Candidates will be able to facilitate the development, articulation, professional and staff development, equal employment, position description,
implementation, and stewardship of a building level vision of learning that recruitment, selection, performance appraisal, removal, compensation, and
is supported by the school community. emerging issues.
2. Candidates will be able to promote a positive school building culture,
provide an effective instructional program, apply best practice to student
learning, and design comprehensive professional growth plans for building
staff.
3. Candidates will be able to manage school building organization,
operations, and resources in a way that promotes a safe, efficient, and
effective learning environment.
EDAD 6975 Introduction to Administration Clinical Experience 3 s.h. EDAD 7040 Clinical Practice for the Administrative Specialist 3 s.h.
Designed to expand candidate's knowledge of the nature, characteristics and Candidates for administrative specialist licenses in areas of curriculum,
demands associated with school administration and provide opportunity to instruction, and professional development or pupil services administration
develop skills and dispositions needed for administrative responsibilities. develop an individualized clinical plan and complete a set of tasks and an
Includes focused field experiences embedded in various courses throughout integrated project aligned with professional standards under the guidance of
the program. Requires candidates to perform a particular administrative an appropriately licensed cooperating administrator.
function in school and community settings. Prereq.: Candidates must have completed all or be currently enrolled in
Prereq.: Completion of five of the following courses EDAD 6915, EDAD 6931, remaining courses that compose the requirement of respective specialist
EDAD 6933, EDAD 6947, EDAD 6949, EDAD 6954, and EDAD 6955. license.
EDAD 6982 Independent Study/Action Research 1-3 s.h. EDAD 7050 Clinical Experience: Superintendency 3 s.h.
Individual investigation of advanced topics under the guidance of selected Candidates for the superintendency license are required to complete four tasks
departmental faculty. May be repeated. from the master syllabus at the district-wide level, supervised by a school
superintendent. Major components are the complete analysis of the financial
EDAD 6990 Seminar in Educational Administration 1-3 s.h.
structure of the candidate's school district and a system-level integrated
A seminar designed for the development of particular skills and/or
project.
perspectives on a topic related to educational administration.
Prereq.: Completion of three of the following four courses: EDAD 7024,
EDAD 6993 Special Topics in Educational Administration 1-4 s.h. EDAD 7025, EDAD 7026, EDAD 7035, and two years experience in a building-
. level administrative capacity or equivalent.
Prereq.: Admission to master's degree program in educational administration.
EDAD 8111 Advanced Research Design and Statistics 3 s.h.
EDAD 6995 Workshop in Educational Administration 1-3 s.h. An in-depth treatment of the major correlational, experimental, and quasi-
A workshop designed for the development of particular skills and/or experimental research designs and associated statistical analyses, including
perspectives on a topic related to educational administration. the design and analysis of surveys and factor analytic techniques. Experience
EDAD 7014 Systematic Use of Information for Continuous School in data analysis using SPSS or other statistical packages. 3 s.h. Cross listed
Improvement 3 s.h. with FOUN 8111.
Information systems concepts: analysis, design, implementation, and Prereq.: EDAD/FOUN 8104.
evaluation applied to individual, school, and program evaluation and EDAD 8113 Theories of Inquiry 3 s.h.
improvement. Experience with information retrieval and synthesis from local Perspectives for critical analysis, investigation of ways of knowing, and an
and state educational databases. An action research project is a major course examination of criteria that have been used successfully for negotiating status
requirement. and justifying claims within contested domains of inquiry. 3 s.h.
EDAD 7018 School Discipline and Student Support Services: Policies, Prereq.: FOUN 8104 and EDAD 8111/FOUN 8111.
Programs, and Prevention Strategies 3 s.h. Cross listed with FOUN 8113.
Examines school discipline and youth problems that threaten student health, EDAD 8122 Leadership in Education 3 s.h.
welfare, and safety and research-proven school programs for addressing In this course students will critically analyze contemporary ways of
such problems. Emphasizes the role of school leaders in developing and thinking about leadership. As students examine their present paradigm of
implementing comprehensive policies and student support programs. leadership, they will also analyze a reconfiguration of leadership that reflects
EDAD 7022 Field Experience 3 s.h. developments in the new sciences and other fields.
Completed in a school covered by teaching certificate or license. Second Prereq.: Admission to the doctoral program.
administrative clinical experience designed to highlight tasks. EDAD 8125 Educational Politics and Policymaking in the United States 3
EDAD 7024 Collective Bargaining and Systems Issues in Human Resources s.h.
Administration 3 s.h. Reviews professional literature on politics and policy making at the local, state,
Human resources issues from the central office perspective. Statutory, and federal level, including the values, institutional actors, processes, and
regulatory, and political contexts for public sector collective bargaining. interest groups that shape educational policy. Explores means of identifying
Conceptual and experiential treatment of traditional and interest-based problems, analyzing policy alternatives, and measuring policy outcomes.
bargaining. Approaches to human resources policy development. Grievances Prereq.: Admission to the doctoral program.
and management of written agreements. EDAD 8130 Learning Processes and the Instructional Leader 3 s.h.
EDAD 7025 Educational Governance: Advanced Law and Policy Seminar 3 A study of current theories and research in the areas of cognition and learning,
s.h. development and motivation that underlay approaches to teaching in any
Explores emergent legal developments affecting P-12 education systems context.
and the role and limits of the law in promoting educational emergent reform. EDAD 8140 Seminar in Administrative Theory 3 s.h.
Reviews social science literature on governance issues and factors that affect Extension of the administrator's abilities to analyze professional problems,
the nature, degree, and rate of organizational compliance. develop leadership strategies, and exercise sound decision making.
EDAD 7026 Technology and Facilities for Learning Organizations 3 s.h. Nontraditional (nonfunctionalist) theories are stressed, with emphasis on
Due to increasing demands upon the educational facilities by the instructional deconstructing and purposefully framing educational issues. Case studies
use of technology and the need to prepare students for the world of work, strengthen the application of the theories.
facility management and integration of technology into the facility are Prereq.: Admission to the doctoral program.
examined. EDAD 8155 Seminar in Current Educational Issues 3 s.h.
EDAD 7035 The Superintendency and Evolving Ways of Looking at Informing educational leaders about contextual issues of schools is necessary
Leadership 3 s.h. in order to understand and recognize that school reform, both at the time of
This course examines the role of superintendent in the administration of its proposal and during the developmental stages of its implementation, is
schools. Students will study leadership in complex social organizations so that intended to ameliorate educational problems.
they can apply current theory and research to their roles in complex, chaotic, Prereq.: Admission to the doctoral program.
educational environments.
EDAD 8180 Special Topics in Educational Leadership 1-3 s.h. Special Education. For more information, review our website and contact
Selected topics for a focused study on problems, issues, or concerns that Special Education faculty with any questions.
relate to educational leadership.
Prereq.: Admission to the doctoral program. For more information contact the Department Office at 330-941-3251 or visit
the Department of Teacher Education (http://catalog.ysu.edu/undergraduate/
EDAD 8185 Seminar in Educational Research/Dissertation Proposal 3 s.h.
colleges-programs/college-education/department-teacher-education).
The purpose of this course is to gain knowledge and skills in developing a
research question and an appropriate methodology so that chapters I and II of
a doctoral dissertation can be completed. Program Director
Prereq.: FOUN 8104, FOUN 8112, and FOUN 8111. For specific questions about the Master of Science in Education - Special
EDAD 8190 Dissertation Study 1-9 s.h. Education program, please contact the program chair:
Covers the design, proposal, conduct, reporting, and defense of scholarly
Marcia Matanin, PhD
research that addresses a meaningful topic derived from and contributing
significantly to the literature of the field.
(330) 941-3652
Prereq.: Completion of doctoral comprehensive examination.
mjmatanin@ysu.edu (jvaschak01@ysu.edu)
EDAD 8931 Leadership in Educational Organizations 3 s.h.
Significant theories, research, and professional practices in the leadership
of schools and school systems. Detailed analysis of primary sources and
Mission
application of sources to reflection on issues and problems of administrative The Special Education Program supports the mission of both Youngstown
practice.D. program in Educational Leadership. Ed.D. students who have State University and the Beeghly College of Education through our work to:
not taken EDAD 6931 are required to complete EDAD 8931 and include a
supplemental, substantive course assignment that relates to their intended
• Prepare outstanding potential special education teachers by providing a
area of specialization.
rigorous educational program that is contemporary in its approaches, up
to the minute in its content base knowledge, based upon didactic learning
EDAD 8949 Legal and Ethical Issues in Public Administration 3 s.h. and practical experience and requiring demonstrated competency prior to
Defines law and professional ethics and discusses the role of each in public graduation;
decision making. Explores the status and application of the law in various • Foster and require community and school based practicum experiences
areas of school operations through the reading of cases, statutes, and that involve the candidate developing cultural awareness and the
constitutional provisions.D. program in Educational Leadership. Ed.D. students acceptance of the diversity;
who have not taken EDAD 6949 are required to complete EDAD 8949 and
• Encourage candidates to expand their learning experiences though
include a supplemental, substantive course assignment involving original
volunteerism by identifying campus and community opportunities for such
research using primary source materials in education law and policy.
practices;
• Connect candidates with community leaders and current practitioners
Master of Science in Education –

in the field via guest lecturers and campus and community based
presentations as a means of enhancing candidates' learning and
Special Education advancing their awareness of the cultural and economic life of the
community;
Introduction
• Extend the University’s efforts in advancing the intellectual and economic
life of the state and region by providing advanced education and degrees
The master’s degree program in special education provides advanced to enable practitioners in the field to expand their knowledge base, meet
cognitive and educational skills for those who are presently working or the ever changing federal and state requirements to maintain licensure
expect to work as clinical/developmental personnel serving individuals or certification in their field, and improve the economic status of those
with exceptionalities or as supervisors of special education programs. This practitioners through acquisition of advanced degrees.
degree program prepares candidates for work as an intervention specialist.
Candidates will be introduced to advanced and in-depth teaching strategies Accreditation
which will provide understanding and provide the ability to implement tools as
The Master of Science - Special Education graduate degree program is
an intervention specialist working with learners with significant disabilities and
accredited by the National Council Association of Teacher Education (NCATE).
exceptionalities.
Our last campus visit was March 20-24, 2010. Our next campus visit is
Welcome
scheduled for April 2, 2017. To contact our accreditation body, please go to:
www.caepnet.org.
Our program is designed to prepare graduates with the knowledge, skills, and
Both the Intervention Specialist Mild/Moderate Disabilities and the Autism &
dispositions to best serve in schools and agencies in the area. Our accredited
Related Disabilities Option (Moderate/Intensive Disabilities) Program) Special
Special Education program seeks to meet the educational and service needs
Education Graduate Programs have received full recognition from the Council
of Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. Our program is exemplified by
for Exceptional Children (CEC) https://www.cec.sped.org.
the quality and diversity of classroom instruction, field experiences, program
options, student, faculty, and graduates in the community. We have a long
history of producing graduates who have served the area as Special Education Graduate Faculty
teachers, Intervention Specialists, and Special Education Professionals. We Margaret L. Briley, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
have a strong connection with our alumni, program supervisors, schools and Deafblind; low incidence disabilities; autism with a focus on communication
agencies, and others who support students with exceptional learning needs in and social interaction
the Youngstown area.
Marcia Matanin, Ph.D., Professor, Chair
Undergraduate and graduate candidates will find a unique educational Assessment of student learning; program assessment; clinical partnerships
experience that prepares them for employment and/or advanced study in
136 Master of Science in Education – Special Education
Graduate Courses SPED 5864 Service Coordination, Collaboration, and Consultation for

Students with Special Needs 3 s.h.
SPED 5810 Introduction to Sign Language 3 s.h. Methods and strategies for the cooperation and involvement of related
Deaf Culture, ASL, and English Sign Language differences will be discussed. services professionals, parents, and children in the coordination of
Students will acquire basic proficiency in sign language. comprehensive educational and service plans. Collaboration, communication
Prereq.: Special approval. skills and sensitivity to individual and cultural differences are stressed. Part of
SPED 5828 Education for Children and Youth with Emotional and Behavior the STEP block (field requirement).
Needs 4 s.h. Prereq.: Upper-division status in BCOE and special approval.
Instruction, curriculum and program development for youth who are SPED 5865 Workshop in Special Education 1-4 s.h.
identified with emotional disturbance and as a result are often in conflict Intensive study and related activities in one or more of the following special
with educational and social systems. Successful completion of 30-hour field education curriculum areas: trainable mentally retarded, educable mentally
experience is required. retarded, learning disability/behavior disorder, multi-handicapped. May be
Prereq.: BCOE upper-division status. repeated if content is different.
SPED 5833 Characteristics and Needs of Exceptional Children and Youth Prereq.: Admission to upper-division COE status.
with Moderate/Intensive Disabilities 3 s.h. SPED 5866 Assessment and Referral of Exceptional Children and Youth for
Identification and intervention in critical areas of development for individuals the Intervention Specialist 3 s.h.
with moderate/intensive disabilities including autism. Developing objectives, Development of skills in referral and assessment techniques in the areas
planning and implementing adapted curriculum in consultation with of mild/moderate and moderate/intensive disabilities. Informal and formal
interdisciplinary specialists. methods including observation, authentic assessments, standardized
Prereq.: Upper-division status in COE, SPED 3715. measures, interviewing. Referral, initial and subsequent evaluation, annual
SPED 5834 Educational Strategies and Methods for Children and Youth with review concerns.
Moderate/Intensive Disabilities 4 s.h. Prereq.: Upper-division status in COE.
Curriculum planning, teaching methods, habilitation and rehabilitation for SPED 5867 Intervention and Remediation of Receptive/Expressive Language
persons with multiple and/or severe developmental disabilities. Practicum Dysfunction 3 s.h.
included. Theory and practice of intervention and remediation of basic cognitive
Prereq.: Upper-division status in COE, SPED 5833. processes especially in the areas of receptive and expressive language and
SPED 5835 Classroom Management for Exceptional Children and Youth 4 cognitive skills for the intervention specialist.
s.h. Prereq.: Upper-division status in COE.
Development, implementation and evaluation of behavior management SPED 5868 Mild/Moderate Disabilities Practicum 4 s.h.
plans and strategies for students with exceptionalities in the classroom Diagnostic procedures used to develop a comprehensive assessment of a
environment. Behavior management techniques to facilitate learning, self- child's current functioning. Individualized education program/case study
management, and the development of social skills. Communicating effective developed and partially implemented.
management programs to parents, caregivers, teachers, and stakeholders. Part Prereq.: Upper-division status in COE, SPED 5866 and SPED 5867.
of the STEM block (field requirement).
SPED 5870 Independent Study in Special Education 1-4 s.h.
Prereq.: Upper-division status in BCOE and special approval.
Individual work under special education staff guidance; curriculum
SPED 5851 Transition Planning, Social Skill Development and Health-Related development or special education areas; individual problems in community
Issues 3 s.h. agencies or school.
Emphasis on lifelong career orientation and the development and Prereq.: Admission to upper-division COE status.
implementation of a K-12 prevocational/vocational curriculum. Effective
SPED 5871 Characteristics and Needs of Gifted Children 3 s.h.
teaching of interpersonal communication and social skills. Classroom climate,
Introduction to gifted education. Overview of the theoretical and research base
self-esteem, health-related issues. Integration of practical experiences in the
for gifted education, including appropriate classroom environments, teacher
classroom, home, and community.
qualifications, and support services to meet the diverse social, emotional, and
Prereq.: Upper-division status in COE.
intellectual needs of gifted children. Current program standards.
SPED 5852 Prog Development Instructional Strategies for Learners with Prereq.: Admission to COE upper-division status.
Moderate to Intensive Except Learn Needs 3 s.h.
SPED 5872 Assessment and Referral for Children and Youth with
This course is designed to expand technical terminology and applied practices
Exceptionalities for the Intervention Specialist 3 s.h.
for candidates working towards licensure for students with moderate to
Development of skills in referral and assessment techniques for the special
intensive exceptional learning needs. Candidates will create individualized
educator in the areas of moderate/intensive disabilities. Emphasis will
objectives, apply evidence-based practices, and report progress. Successful
be given to informal and formal methods such as observation, authentic
completion of a 30 hour field experience is required.
assessment, alternate assessment, rubrics, inventories, interviewing, task
Prereq.: Admission to BCOE Upper Division, SPED 5834.
analysis, functional behavioral analysis, curriculum based measurement,
SPED 5853 Diagnosis and Intervention in Mathematics for Special DIBELS/SWIS, and formal standardized measures.
Education 3 s.h. Prereq.: Admission to BCOE Upper Division Status.
Principles, practices, materials and aids for teaching mathematics in special
SPED 5873 Communication and Literacy Skills for Learners with Significant
education. Diagnostic and evaluation procedures; individualized instructional
Disabilities 3 s.h.
techniques; observation, tutoring, and participation. Field experience required.
This course focuses on enhancing functional communication and literacy
Prereq.: Upper-division status in COE.
skills of students with severe disabilities. Assessment and strategies to
SPED 5858 Intervention Concepts and Strategies in Early Childhood Special increase communication form, function and literacy are covered. The course
Education 2 s.h. addresses aided and non-aided augmentative systems and alternative
Review and analysis of the methods by which young children construct communication systems with an emphasis on using a multi-modality
knowledge about their physical, social and intellectual worlds. Study of approach.
patterns of normal and atypical development from birth through age eight, as Prereq.: Admission to BCOE Upper Division Status.
well as the development of appropriate models for effective intervention.
Prereq.: PSYC 3755.
SPED 5878 Teaching Gifted and Talented Students 4 s.h. SPED 6911 International Area Study: Project Learning Around the World 3
Theory and organization of curriculum with design and integration of content s.h.
subjects into varying models. Wide range of strategies and identification of This course is designed to enhance mental health or teacher's professional
resources and materials as well as investigations in educational technology and personal level of sensitivity and competence via introducing them to
and appropriate applications for gifted children. innovative and traditional forms of intervention or healing in community
Prereq.: Upper division status in COE; SPED 5871 and permission of instructor. and school settings in a developing country. Students will participate in
philanthropic activities by helping to gather and deliver educational supplies
SPED 5965 Special Education Workshop 1-5 s.h.
via Project Learning Around the World (www.platw.org).
SPED 6912 Multilevel Tier Interventions Across General Education and
SPED 6900 Issues, Trends & Foundations in Special Education 3 s.h.
Exploratory study of the issues, trends, and foundations in special education.
Evidence-based principles, laws and policies, diverse and historical points of
services within educational school systems for regular education and children
view, and human issues that focus on the education of individuals with mild or
with disabilities. Participation in RTI team meetings, curriculum academic
intensive exceptional learning needs are examined. The relationship of special
and applied and functional behavioral analysis, progress monitoring, goal
education to the organizations and functions of schools/agencies is explored.
attainment scaling and determining effectiveness of intervention plans will be
Prereq.: Admission into the program and approval of the department chair.
introduced.
SPED 6901 System-Wide Consultation/Collaboration in the Schools 3 s.h.
SPED 6914 Behavior Management for Educators 3 s.h.
Current educational practices have made collaboration an essential way
Classroom application consistent with the study of behavior management with
education professionals do their work. This course will cover the theoretical
a focus on ethical strategies and implementation of intervention techniques
bases and consultation/collaboration skills necessary for affecting change in
for learners with mild/intensive exceptional learning needs. Successful
the educational environment from a system wide perspective. The aim of this
completion of a 30-hour field experience is required.
course is to prepare Intervention Services students to function as collaborative
Prereq.: Successful completion of SPED 6906 or concurrent enrollment in
consultants promoting systematic and planned strategies for use within the
SPED 6906.
public schools and with families with children with disabilities.
SPED 6915 Classroom Management and Crisis Intervention for Learners with
SPED 6905 Cultural/Ethnic Issues Relating to Youth and Families 3 s.h.
Severe Emotional and Behavior Disor 3 s.h.
Introduces pertinent theoretical cultural issues which relate to mental
Behavior analysis, behavior management, instruction, curriculum and program
health professionals as they work with diversified populations. In particular,
development for youth with severe emotional and/or behavior disorders.
therapeutic skill enhancement of professionals will be advanced, since
Advanced behavior change interventions and a practicum consisting of work in
all counseling may be seen as cross-cultural. Group work and experiential
the field with emotionally and/or behaviorally disturbed youth required.
Prereq.: Successful completion of SPED 6909.
cultural sensitivity. SPED 6927 Curriculum Design, Adaptations and Resources for Learners with
Mild/Moderate Exceptional Learning 3 s.h.
SPED 6906 Characteristics and Behaviors of Learners with Mild/Moderate
Knowledge of curriculum terminology approaches and models, content, and
and Moderate/Intensive Exceptional Le 3 s.h.
design to provide and enhance access to the general curriculum for students
Course focuses on federal and state laws and initiatives that influence the
with exceptional learning needs. Course focuses on the skills to select and
operations and decisions of educational opportunities for students with mild/
implement curricular adaptations for learners with exceptional learning needs
severe disabilities. Topics include categories of disabilities, current trends
within the general education classroom.
and best practices for instruction and assessment. Also, recommended
collaboration strategies for educators, administrators and families.
Prereq.: Successful completion or concurrent enrollment in SPED 6900. SPED 6928 Transition and Life Skill Supports for Learners with Moderate/
Intensive Exceptional Learning Needs 3 s.h.
SPED 6907 Guidelines for Teaching Children Who are Deafblind With and
Course focuses on best practices of the professional collaboration process
Without Concomitant Disabilities 4 s.h.
with regard to the transition process for students with moderate/intensive
This course focuses on understanding and meeting the needs of children
exceptional learning needs. Learner's individual strengths and characteristics
with multiple disabilitities and/or concomitant conditions in addition to visual
will be considered to facilitate social, vocational and daily living skills for all
impairment in P-12 settings. In particular, this course will emphasize the needs
learners. Successful completion of a two-hour field experience is required.
of the child who has combined hearing-vision loss (i.e., deafblindness or dual
sensory impairments). The additional concomitant conditions may include
autism, traumatic brain injury, intellectual disability, orthopedic impairments, SPED 6929 Assessment of Gifted and Exceptional Learners 3 s.h.
and/or the impact of various syndromes. There is a supervised 30 field Course focuses on the educational assessment process as it applies to
experience associated with the course. exceptionalities (learners with disabilities as well as gifts and talents). Topics
include a review of state and federal regulations, data collection techniques
SPED 6908 Practicum in Visual Impairment 2 s.h.
including both formal and informal methods, appropriate test preparation and
This course represents the clinical practice/practicum portion of the EDVI
interpretation, design of identification and placement procedures.
program. Fifty hours of practicum experience will take place in a variety of
instructional and age/grade level setting serving children with VI.
Prereq.: SPED 6907. SPED 6930 Instructional Methodologies for Learners with Mild/Moderate and
Moderate/Intensive Exceptional Lea 4 s.h.
SPED 6909 Assessment and Intervention for Students with Low Incidence
This course is designed to provide candidate with the opportunity to research,
Disabilities 3 s.h.
study, apply and analyze instructional strategies and delivery systems in the
four major content areas. The candidates will use the referenced strategies
collaboration process across three tiers of service to include specific models
to both support and promote single subject and cross-curricular high quality
and strategies for students in general education and especially those with
instruction for candidates with special needs.
autism and/or a low incidence disability. Candidates will develop a team
Prereq.: Successful completion of SPED 6914, SPED 6927, SPED 6928,
training model and will evaluate evidence-based practices.
SPED 6929.
138 Intervention Specialist Mild/Moderate Disabilities
SPED 6931 Clinical Experience-Learners with Exceptional Learning Needs SPED 6993 Health and Related Issues in Early Childhood Special
1 3 s.h. Education 2 s.h.
Supervised clinical experience incorporation theory, planning and A study of curricular experiences focusing on those aspects of early childhood
implementation of services for students with mild/moderate learning needs. special education dealing with the instructional applications of technology
Weekly seminars will connect theory to practice. and the use of adaptive equipment and related services as these relate to
Prereq.: SPED 6906, SPED 6927, SPED 6928, SPED 6929, SPED 6930 or taken technologically dependent or chronically ill children.
concurrently with SPED 6930 and passage of state licensure exam.
SPED 6994 Field Experiences in Early Childhood Special Education 4-8 s.h.
SPED 6932 Clinical Experience-Learners with Exceptional Learning Needs Supervised field experiences incorporating theory, planning and
2 3 s.h. implementation of services for young children with special needs.
Supervised clinical experience incorporation theory, planning and Prereq.: SPED 5858, SPED 6991, SPED 6992, SPED 6993.
implementation of services for students with mild/moderate learning needs.
SPED 6996 Teaching Strategies/Autism 4 s.h.
Weekly seminars will connect theory to practice.
Application of assessment, curriculum planning, preparation of materials and
Prereq.: SPED 6906, SPED 6927, SPED 6928, SPED 6929, SPED 6930,
practice teaching methods for students with autism spectrum disorders and
SPED 6931 and passage of state licensure exam.
related disabilities. Methodology emphasizes most effective practices for
SPED 6965 Special Topics in Disabilities Education 1-4 s.h. instructing students who need academic and/or life skills curricula.
Workshop will include information on various current topics appropriate Prereq.: SPED 6914 or equivalent.
to the education of students with disabilities. These include assessment,
SPED 6998 AAC Strategies 3 s.h.
identification, and instructional processes.
Assessment and application of methods to increase communication form,
Prereq.: PRAXIS passage.
function, and literacy for individuals who need alternate and/or augmentative
SPED 6980 Topical Seminar in Special Education 1-4 s.h. communication (AAC).
Selected topics in special education. May be repeated for different content. Prereq.: SPED 6996 and PSYC 6960 or PSYC 6990.
SPED 6981 Seminar in Special Education 3 s.h. SPED 6999 Field Experiences Autism/Related Disorders 3-6 s.h.
This course details current issues in the field of special education involving Supervised clinical field experiences incorporating theory, planning, and
research, pedagogy, methodologies, and application. Emphasis is on the implementation of services for children with autism spectrum disorders.
intervention and remediation of receptive/expressive language dysfunctions, Weekly seminars connect theory to practice. May be repeated once for a
as well as other issues related to children and youth with disabilities. maximum of 6 s.h.
Prereq.: SPED 6983. Prereq.: SPED 6996, SPED 6998, and PSYC 6960 or PSYC 6990.
SPED 6982 Educational Assessment in Gifted and Special Education 3 s.h. SPED 7021 Field Experience 1 3 s.h.
The course focuses on the educational assessment process as it applies to .
students with exceptionalities. Topics include a review of state and federal
SPED 7040 Field Experience in Gifted and Talented Education 2 s.h.
regulations; data collection techniques, including both formal and informal
Supervised field experience that incorporates theory, planning, and
methods; appropriate test preparation and interpretations; and design of
implementation of curriculum for gifted and talented students. Individual
identification and placement procedures.
conferences and completion of contracted assignments.
Prereq.: SPED 5871.
Prereq.: SPED 5871, SPED 5878, SPED 6982, SPED 6983 and COUN 5879.
SPED 6984 Major Concepts and Program Design for Students in Special
SPED 7042 Professional Development for Classroom Teacher Educators 2
Education 3 s.h.
s.h.
Major concepts, program development, and program evaluation involving
A restricted professional development course for classroom teacher educators
youth with special needs are parts of this course. Programs related to the
invited to supervise the instructional program of student teachers and field
transition process will be studied and reviewed.
experience students. The course concentrates on developing analytical
SPED 6986 Severe Behavior Disorders 3 s.h. observation, conferencing, evaluation, and supervision skills based on
A comprehensive analysis of programs and the description of the delivery of scientific knowledge and theoretical constructs.
services to a wide range of seriously emotionally disturbed children and youth. Prereq.: Invitation from YSU and endorsement from home school district to
Prereq.: SPED 6906 or SPED 6983. serve as a classroom teacher educator.
SPED 6991 Referral and Assessment in Early Childhood Special SPED 7043 Instructional Leadership in Special Education 3 s.h.
Education 3 s.h. Implementation, coordination, and evaluation of quality instructional programs
Intensive hands-on experience in referral and assessment of young children. for exceptional, at-risk, and other students experiencing learning problems.
Emphasis on philosophies and ethical considerations, as well as techniques, Administrative roles and strategies related to instructional leadership, school
instruments, and the referral process. Participation within the assessment climate, collaborative decision making, and restructuring.
team with parents involved as equal partners in the multidisciplinary process. Prereq.: COUN 6961 and SPED 7977.
Written assessment reports are required based upon knowledge of child
SPED 7077 Leadership in Special Education 3 s.h.
development and a variety of sources of input.
The course focuses on leadership, administration, and supervision of a
Prereq.: Admission to College of Education upper division; SPED 5858.
broad range of programs and services for students with exceptionalities
SPED 6992 Teaching Methods in Early Childhood Special Education 3 s.h. (students with disabilities). Topics include review of theoretical foundations,
Examines accepted curricular models in early childhood special education, historical and sociological issues as these relate to education for special
as well as classroom management and motivation strategies as they relate populations, as well as in-depth study of federal and state legal issues,
to young children with special needs. Emphasizes the inclusion of parents in differentiated programming and procedures, student identification and
planning process. Students will learn to integrate curriculum with individual placement, individualized education plans, due process, lease restrictive
IEP/IFSP goals and objectives. environment, and program monitoring and evaluation.
Prereq.: SPED 5858.
Intervention Specialist Mild/

Moderate Disabilities
Introduction the ever changing federal and state requirements to maintain licensure
or certification in their field, and improve the economic status of those
The master’s degree program in special education provides advanced practitioners through acquisition of advanced degrees.
cognitive and educational skills for those who are presently working or
expect to work as clinical/developmental personnel serving individuals
with exceptionalities or as supervisors of special education programs. This
Accreditation
degree program prepares candidates for work as an intervention specialist. The Master of Science - Special Education graduate degree program is
Candidates will be introduced to advanced and in-depth teaching strategies accredited by the National Council Association of Teacher Education (NCATE).
which will provide understanding and provide the ability to implement tools as Our last campus visit was March 20-24, 2010. Our next campus visit is
an intervention specialist working with learners with significant disabilities and scheduled for April 2, 2017. To contact our accreditation body, please go to:
exceptionalities. www.caepnet.org.
Welcome Both the Intervention Specialist Mild/Moderate Disabilities and the Autism &
Related Disabilities Option (Moderate/Intensive Disabilities) Program) Special
Our program is designed to prepare graduates with the knowledge, skills, and Education Graduate Programs have received full recognition from the Council
dispositions to best serve in schools and agencies in the area. Our accredited for Exceptional Children (CEC) https://www.cec.sped.org.
the quality and diversity of classroom instruction, field experiences, program
Intervention Specialist Mild/Moderate
options, student, faculty, and graduates in the community. We have a long Disabilities
history of producing graduates who have served the area as Special Education Candidates for the Intervention Specialist Mild to Moderate Licensure option
teachers, Intervention Specialists, and Special Education Professionals. We must meet all requirements for admission to the Graduate College as outlined
have a strong connection with our alumni, program supervisors, schools and in the YSU Graduate Catalog.
agencies, and others who support students with exceptional learning needs in
the Youngstown area. Candidates with bachelor degrees outside the college of education will be
required to complete additional coursework for licensure. Candidates seeking
Undergraduate and graduate candidates will find a unique educational initial licensure are required to successfully complete the Ohio Reading
experience that prepares them for employment and/or advanced study in Requirement, PSYC 3709 or PSYC 6903 and student teaching with edTPA for
Special Education. For more information, review our website and contact licensure.
Special Education faculty with any questions.
For all candidates seeking a new area of licensure, 12 S.H. in reading, which
For more information contact the Department Office at 330-941-3251 or visit includes a course in phonics, and passage of the appropriate licensure
the Department of Teacher Education (http://catalog.ysu.edu/undergraduate/ examination, are required by the Ohio Department of Education. Individuals
colleges-programs/college-education/department-teacher-education). holding teacher certification must fulfill the Ohio Reading requirement (12
S.H.). Completion of the OAE APK exam, Special Education content and the
Program Director Foundations of Reading test are required by the Ohio Department of Education.
For specific questions about the Master of Science in Education - Special
Candidates are given six (6) years in which to complete a master’s degree from
Education program, please contact the program chair:
the day of acceptance into the Graduate Program. All candidates are required
to purchase a Taskstream account to complete the critical tasks for each
Marcia Matanin, PhD
course, which is essential for the Council for the Accreditation of Educator
Preparation (CAEP). Successful completion of the comprehensive examination
(330) 941-3652
is required. Candidates will be required to pass the appropriate licensure exam
before completion of the culminating clinical experience (SPED 6932).
Mission COURSE TITLE S.H.

The Special Education Program supports the mission of both Youngstown Common Core
State University and the Beeghly College of Education through our work to: FOUN 6904 Introduction to Educational Research 3
SPED 6900 Issues, Trends & Foundations in Special Education 3
• Prepare outstanding potential special education teachers by providing a
rigorous educational program that is contemporary in its approaches, up SPED 6906 Characteristics and Behaviors of Learners with Mild/ 3
to the minute in its content base knowledge, based upon didactic learning Moderate and Moderate/Intensive Exceptional Le
and practical experience and requiring demonstrated competency prior to SPED 6914 Behavior Management for Educators 3
graduation; SPED 6929 Assessment of Gifted and Exceptional Learners 3
• Foster and require community and school based practicum experiences Intervention Specialist Option
that involve the candidate developing cultural awareness and the
SPED 6915 Classroom Management and Crisis Intervention for 3
acceptance of the diversity;
Learners with Severe Emotional and Behavior Disor
• Encourage candidates to expand their learning experiences though
SPED 6927 Curriculum Design, Adaptations and Resources for 3
volunteerism by identifying campus and community opportunities for such
Learners with Mild/Moderate Exceptional Learning
practices;
SPED 6928 Transition and Life Skill Supports for Learners with 3
Moderate/Intensive Exceptional Learning Needs
SPED 6930 Instructional Methodologies for Learners with Mild/ 4
Moderate and Moderate/Intensive Exceptional Lea
advancing their awareness of the cultural and economic life of the
community; SPED 6931 Clinical Experience-Learners with Exceptional Learning 3
Needs 1
life of the state and region by providing advanced education and degrees SPED 6932 Clinical Experience-Learners with Exceptional Learning 3
to enable practitioners in the field to expand their knowledge base, meet Needs 2
140 Autism and Related Disabilities
SPED 6998 AAC Strategies 3

Introduction
The master’s degree program in special education provides advanced
cognitive and educational skills for those who are presently working or
Learning Outcomes expect to work as clinical/developmental personnel serving individuals
1. Candidates will analyze learners to determine unique needs using the with exceptionalities or as supervisors of special education programs. This
principles and theories of human development. degree program prepares candidates for work as an intervention specialist.
Candidates will be introduced to advanced and in-depth teaching strategies
2. Candidates will prioritize areas of the general curriculum and
which will provide understanding and provide the ability to implement tools as
accommodations for individuals with exceptional learning needs.
an intervention specialist working with learners with significant disabilities and
3. Candidates will individualize instruction to meet the unique learning, exceptionalities.
communication, social and behavior needs of students with exceptional
learning needs.
4. Candidates will develop and use appropriate technology adaptations for all
Welcome
individuals with exceptional learning needs. Our program is designed to prepare graduates with the knowledge, skills, and
dispositions to best serve in schools and agencies in the area. Our accredited
5. Candidates will demonstrate reinforcement-based classroom
management interventions with students with exceptional learning needs.
6. Candidates will evaluate the progress of students with exceptional the quality and diversity of classroom instruction, field experiences, program
learning needs on their IEP goals to inform the adjustment of learning and options, student, faculty, and graduates in the community. We have a long
behavior plans history of producing graduates who have served the area as Special Education
teachers, Intervention Specialists, and Special Education Professionals. We
Admission Requirements have a strong connection with our alumni, program supervisors, schools and
In addition to the minimum College of Graduate Studies admission agencies, and others who support students with exceptional learning needs in
requirements, all master’s in special education applicants must have the the Youngstown area.
following:
Undergraduate and graduate candidates will find a unique educational
• Applicants must have earned above a 2.7 grade-point average. (If an experience that prepares them for employment and/or advanced study in
applicant's GPA is slightly below the minimum required, an applicant may Special Education. For more information, review our website and contact
include a GRE or MAT score to have their application reviewed.); Special Education faculty with any questions.
• Three Letters of Reference or Reference forms, at least two of which For more information contact the Department Office at 330-941-3251 or visit
should be prepared by current or former faculty; the Department of Teacher Education (http://catalog.ysu.edu/undergraduate/
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate or graduate work completed; colleges-programs/college-education/department-teacher-education).
• Letter of intent – Candidates must provide a one page response to each of
the following:
• What are the personal attributes that have prepared you for this
Program Director
For specific questions about the Master of Science in Education - Special
profession?
Education program, please contact the program chair:
• What is the purpose of obtaining this degree?
• Special Education interview Marcia Matanin, PhD
• Application Deadline: July 15th. Students admitted once per year for fall 2321 Beeghly College of Education
semester. (330) 941-3652
To take classes as a non-degree candidate, the approval of the department
chair must be obtained. Non-degree candidates choosing to earn a degree
must make formal application for admission to the degree program. A GPA of
Mission
3.0 must be maintained in order to convert from non-degree to regular status. The Special Education Program supports the mission of both Youngstown
State University and the Beeghly College of Education through our work to:
Candidates without a teaching certificate or license may be admitted on an
individual basis to special education graduate programs. However, additional • Prepare outstanding potential special education teachers by providing a
coursework may be required for licensure. Candidates with bachelor’s degrees rigorous educational program that is contemporary in its approaches, up
outside the College of Education will be required to complete additional to the minute in its content base knowledge, based upon didactic learning
coursework for licensure. For all candidates seeking a new area of licensure, and practical experience and requiring demonstrated competency prior to
the Ohio Reading Requirement including 12 s.h. in reading is required (TERG graduation;
3701, TERG 3702, TERG 3703, TERG 3701), and passage of the appropriate • Foster and require community and school based practicum experiences
PRAXIS exam is required by the Ohio Department of Education (ODE). that involve the candidate developing cultural awareness and the
acceptance of the diversity;
Individuals without a teaching certificate will also need to complete the Ohio • Encourage candidates to expand their learning experiences though
Reading Requirement (TERG 3701, TERG 3702, TERG 3703, TERG 3701), volunteerism by identifying campus and community opportunities for such
OAE APK exam (Special Education content) and Foundations of Reading practices;
tests, PSYC 3709 or PSYC 6903 or equivalent, SPED 4849 Supervised Student
Teaching, and SPED 4869 Student Teaching Seminar, and passage of the
appropriate licensure exam as required by ODE.
Autism and Related Disabilities

advancing their awareness of the cultural and economic life of the
community;
life of the state and region by providing advanced education and degrees
to enable practitioners in the field to expand their knowledge base, meet
the ever changing federal and state requirements to maintain licensure SPED 6999 Field Experiences Autism/Related Disorders 3
or certification in their field, and improve the economic status of those
practitioners through acquisition of advanced degrees.
Accreditation Learning Outcomes

1. Candidates will analyze learners to determine unique needs using the
The Master of Science - Special Education graduate degree program is
principles and theories of human development.
accredited by the National Council Association of Teacher Education (NCATE).
Our last campus visit was March 20-24, 2010. Our next campus visit is 2. Candidates will prioritize areas of the general curriculum and
scheduled for April 2, 2017. To contact our accreditation body, please go to: accommodations for individuals with exceptional learning needs.
www.caepnet.org. 3. Candidates will individualize instruction to meet the unique learning,
communication, social and behavior needs of students with exceptional
Both the Intervention Specialist Mild/Moderate Disabilities and the Autism & learning needs.
Related Disabilities Option (Moderate/Intensive Disabilities) Program) Special 4. Candidates will develop and use appropriate technology adaptations for all
Education Graduate Programs have received full recognition from the Council individuals with exceptional learning needs.
for Exceptional Children (CEC) https://www.cec.sped.org.
5. Candidates will demonstrate reinforcement-based classroom
Autism and Related Disabilities

management interventions with students with exceptional learning needs.
6. Candidates will evaluate the progress of students with exceptional
The Moderate/Intense Autism and Related Disabilities Option prepares learning needs on their IEP goals to inform the adjustment of learning and
candidates to teach students with autism and related disabilities as well as to behavior plans
develop advanced systematic instruction in life skills areas including learning
and leadership skills appropriate to the area of specialization.
Candidates with bachelor degrees outside the college of education will be In addition to the minimum College of Graduate Studies admission
required to complete additional coursework for licensure. Candidates seeking requirements, all master’s in special education applicants must have the
initial licensure are required to successfully complete the Ohio Reading following:
Requirement, PSYC 3709 or PSYC 6903, student teaching and the edTPA for
licensure. • Applicants must have earned above a 2.7 grade-point average. (If an
For all candidates seeking a new area of licensure, 12 S.H. in reading, which include a GRE or MAT score to have their application reviewed.);
includes a course in phonics, and passage of the appropriate licensure • Three Letters of Reference or Reference forms, at least two of which
examination are required by the Ohio Department of Education. Individuals should be prepared by current or former faculty;
holding teacher certification must fulfill the Ohio Reading requirement (12 • Official transcripts of all undergraduate or graduate work completed;
S.H.).
Candidates are given six (6) years in which to complete a master’s degree from the following:
the day of acceptance into the Graduate Program. All candidates are required • What are the personal attributes that have prepared you for this
to purchase a Taskstream account to complete the critical tasks for each profession?
course, which is essential for the Council for the Accreditation of Educator • What is the purpose of obtaining this degree?
Preparation (CAEP). Successful completion of the comprehensive examination • Special Education interview
is required. Candidates will be required to pass the appropriate licensure exam • Application Deadline: July 15th. Students admitted once per year for fall
before completion of the clinical experience (SPED 6999). semester.
A candidate for the program must meet all requirements for admission to the To take classes as a non-degree candidate, the approval of the department
Graduate School as outlined in the YSU Graduate Bulletin. Candidates are chair must be obtained. Non-degree candidates choosing to earn a degree
responsible for adhering to all special education policies. must make formal application for admission to the degree program. A GPA of
3.0 must be maintained in order to convert from non-degree to regular status.
A new cohort of students will begin each fall. Applications must be received no
th
later than July 15 for consideration for the fall cohort. Candidates without a teaching certificate or license may be admitted on an
individual basis to special education graduate programs. However, additional
COURSE TITLE S.H.
coursework may be required for licensure. Candidates with bachelor’s degrees
Core Requirements outside the College of Education will be required to complete additional
FOUN 6904 Introduction to Educational Research 3 coursework for licensure. For all candidates seeking a new area of licensure,
SPED 6900 Issues, Trends & Foundations in Special Education 3 the Ohio Reading Requirement including 12 s.h. in reading is required (TERG
SPED 6906 Characteristics and Behaviors of Learners with Mild/ 3 3701, TERG 3702, TERG 3703, TERG 3701), and passage of the appropriate
Moderate and Moderate/Intensive Exceptional Le PRAXIS exam is required by the Ohio Department of Education (ODE).
SPED 6929 Assessment of Gifted and Exceptional Learners 3 Individuals without a teaching certificate will also need to complete the Ohio
SPED 6914 Behavior Management for Educators 3 Reading Requirement (TERG 3701, TERG 3702, TERG 3703, TERG 3701),
Autism and Related Disabilities Option OAE APK exam (Special Education content) and Foundations of Reading
SPED 5810 Introduction to Sign Language 3 tests, PSYC 3709 or PSYC 6903 or equivalent, SPED 4849 Supervised Student
Teaching, and SPED 4869 Student Teaching Seminar, and passage of the
SPED 6928 Transition and Life Skill Supports for Learners with 3
Moderate/Intensive Exceptional Learning Needs
SPED 6993 Health and Related Issues in Early Childhood Special 2
Education
SPED 6996 Teaching Strategies/Autism 4
SPED 6998 AAC Strategies 3
142 Master of Science in Education—Teacher Education
Master of Science in Education— Early childhood education; early childhood intervention specialists, literacy;
teacher education
Teacher Education Gail Saunders-Smith, Ph.D., Associate Professor

Development of emergent writing; role of text structures on comprehension;
Dr. Marcia Matanin, Department Chairperson and Graduate Program
impact of teacher-student discourse on student learning
Coordinator
Graduate Courses
(330) 941-3251
mjmatanin@ysu.edu ECE 6910 Curriculum, Theories, and Methods in Early Childhood Education,
Pre-K-Grade 3 3 s.h.
Introduction Investigation of curriculum, theories, and assessment and how they relate to
children's learning. Attention given to the role of parents as teachers.
The master's degree teacher education programs provide advanced
professional preparation for teachers. The Department of Teacher Education ECE 6911 Early Childhood Pedagogy in Math and Science 4 s.h.
provides master's degrees in three specialty areas for post baccalaureate By exploring math and science teaching practice for grades K-3, the candidates
study toward the M.S. in Education: Content Area Concentration, Curriculum will review teaching methods of math and science, find and design math and
and Instruction, and Literacy. The Teacher Education Master's programs science programs and lessons, incorporate national and state standards
focus on the development of professional practitioners committed to quality in teaching math and science, and strengthen the assessment methods
teaching. These professionals are committed to reflecting on, and applying for classroom instruction. This course is linked to ECE 6921 in terms of an
knowledge, skills, and dispositions so that all students can learn. Central to the action research to solve real problems in teaching math and science for the
development of such professionals is the refinement of competencies in the participating teachers.
areas of scholarship, teaching, leadership, management, communication, and ECE 6920 Current Social Issues in Early Childhood Education 3 s.h.
interpersonal relations. Professional practitioners are committed to the belief Analysis of contemporary issues, trends, and current educational policies that
that all children can learn. impact classroom practices. Includes service-learning component.
Prereq.: ECE 6910 or ECE 6911.
For more information about the Department of Teacher Education, please
contact the Teacher Education Office at (330)-941-3251. ECE 6921 Action Research in Early Childhood Education, Pre-K-Grade 3 3
s.h.
Mission Designed as a culminating experience. Direct participation is required for the
successful completion of a field study, onsite project, or other classroom-
The Department of Teacher Education’s mission is to empower teachers for based experience deemed suitable by the student's major faculty advisor.
professional practice. The mission commits the faculty to a theme of critical Prereq.: ECE 6911 and FOUN 6904.
reflective practice where candidates are engaged in activities that build on
EMCE 5801 Early Childhood Generalist Science 2 s.h.
their knowledge, skills, and dispositions related to effective teaching. Faculty
By exploring science teaching practices and technologies for grades 4-5,
members are committed to educating practicing professionals in the areas
the candidates will review teaching methods of science, master the content
of: scholarship, teaching, leadership, management, communication, and
stated in the Ohio Academic Learning Standards, find and design science
interpersonal relations. The Department also offers a variety of professional
programs and lessons, incorporate the national and state standards in
development courses and workshops.
teaching science, and strengthen the assessment methods for the science
Accreditation classroom instruction.
EMCE 5802 Early Childhood Generalist Math 2 s.h.
The master's programs in the Department of Teacher Education are
By exploring math teaching practices and technologies for grades 4-5, the
accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
candidates will review instruction and assessment methods of mathematics,
(NCATE). http://www.ncate.org/.
and master the content stated in the Ohio 2017 Learning Standards for
Mathematics, and the Common Core Standards for Mathematics.
Graduate Faculty EMCE 5803 Early Childhood Generalist Language Arts 2 s.h.
M. Kathleen L. Cripe, Ph.D., Associate Professor Candidates will learn language arts content and teaching methods, design
STEM education; co-teaching integrated lessons, incorporate state and national standards, and utilize
assessment methods for grades 4-5.
Lauren Cummins, Ed.D., Professor
Literacy development; mentorship; developmentally appropriate practice; EMCE 5804 Early Childhood Generalist the Arts, Health and Fitness 1 s.h.
learning communities; professional dispositions; digital storytelling; distance Knowledge and application of the Arts, Health, and Fitness related to teaching
education practice for grades 4-5. Candidates will review content and methods of
teaching the Arts, Health, and Fitness content as stated in the Ohio Academic
Mary Lou DiPillo, Ph.D., Associate Professor Content Standards. Instruction on pedagogical strategies to include these
Content area literacy content areas in the 4-5 curriculum.
EMCE 5805 Early Childhood Generalist Social Studies 2 s.h.
Mary E. LaVine, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Candidates will learn social studies content, teaching methods, design
Teacher mentoring; school/university partnerships
integrated lessons, incorporate state and national standards, and utilize
Megan List, Ph.D., Assistant Professor assessment methods for grades 4-5.
Technology in social studies; school/university partnerships; LGBTQ issues EMCE 5816 Diagnosis and Remediation of Elementary School
Mathematics 2 s.h.
Marcia Matanin, Ph.D., Professor, Chair In-depth study of diagnosis and remediation as they affect the elementary
Assessment of student learning; program assessment; clinical partnerships school mathematics program. Includes discussions, field trips, demonstrations
and laboratory work.
Crystal L. Ratican, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Prereq.: Admission to COE upper-division status.
EMCE 5900 Early/Middle Childhood Education Workshop 1-4 s.h. TCED 5888R Topical Seminar OAE Reading Review 1-3 s.h.
Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in Examination of issues related to the teaching of early childhood education,
early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated. middle childhood education, special education, multi-age education, family
and consumer vocational education, or adolescent/young adult education not
EMCE 5901 Early/Middle Childhood Education Workshop 1-4 s.h.
covered in depth of other courses.
Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in
Prereq.: Admission to upper-division status in COE or admission to the School
early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.
of Graduate Studies.
EMCE 5902 Early/Middle Childhood Education Workshop 1-4 s.h.
TCED 5888S Topical Seminar Study Abroad Czech Republic 1-3 s.h.
Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in
Examination of issues related to the teaching of early childhood education,
early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.
middle childhood education, special education, multi-age education, family
EMCE 5903 Early/Middle Childhood Education Workshop 1-4 s.h. and consumer vocational education, or adolescent/young adult education not
Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in covered in depth of other courses.
early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated. Prereq.: Admission to upper-division status in COE or admission to the School
EMCE 6918 Elementary School Mathematics Programs 3 s.h. of Graduate Studies.
An analysis of past and present programs of elementary school mathematics; TCED 5888T Topical Seminar Test Review 1-3 s.h.
evaluation of programs, including a consideration of adequacy of content, Examination of issues related to the teaching of early childhood education,
recognition of mathematics as a system, and provision of number experiences middle childhood education, special education, multi-age education, family
for the learner. and consumer vocational education, or adolescent/young adult education not
EMCE 6919 Social Studies Programs in the Elementary School 3 s.h. covered in depth of other courses.
Objectives of elementary school social studies programs in terms of current Prereq.: Admission to upper-division status in COE or admission to the School
needs; adaptation of materials of instruction in terms of the social science of Graduate Studies.
skills; evaluation of student progress; critical analysis of methods of improving TCED 5991 Seminar in Teacher Education 1-5 s.h.
instruction in social studies. Various topics of current value in teacher education as selected by faculty.
EMCE 6920 Elementary School Science Programs 3 s.h. Grading is S/U.
Focus on the objectives for science education in the elementary school; the Prereq.: Admission to College of Graduate Studies.
elementary school science curriculum; process and inquiry in the elementary TCED 5992 Seminar in Teacher Education 1-5 s.h.
school science curriculum; process and inquiry in the elementary school Various topics of current value in teacher education as selected by faculty.
science program; teacher education; educational media; and the evaluation of Grading is S/U.
science teaching. Prereq.: Admission to College of Graduate Studies.
EMCE 6921 Issues, Problems, Developments, and Curriculum in Elementary TCED 5993 Seminar in Teacher Education 1-5 s.h.
Education 3 s.h. Various topics of current value in teacher education as selected by faculty.
A study of recent trends in elementary school organization and instruction Grading is S/U.
(non-graded units, team teaching, middle schools, etc.) Developing an Prereq.: Admission to College of Graduate Studies.
understanding of the meaning of curriculum at the elementary level, evidence
TCED 6901 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS)
of need for curricular changes, influences of society on curriculums,
Assessment Center 3 s.h.
exploration of current status and trends; and the role of teacher and
The participants of this course will practice for the National Board for
administrator in curriculum appraisal and development.
Professional Teaching Standards Assessment Center entries, which
EMCE 6990 Independent Study 1-4 s.h. emphasize content knowledge. Participants will learn how to assess their own
EMCE 7042 Professional Development for Classroom Teacher Educators 2 content knowledge. They will continue to write their NBPTS portfolio entries
s.h. with direction from the professor, an NBCT mentor, and feedback from peers.
A restricted professional development course for classroom teacher educators Helpful aids, techniques, technology, and resources will be accessed.
invited to supervise the instructional program of student teachers and field Prereq.: Baccalaureate degree, three years of teaching, currently teaching,
experience students. The course concentrates on developing analytical NBPTS candidate.
observation, conferencing, evaluation, and supervision skills based on TCED 6902 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS)
scientific knowledge and theoretical constructs. Portfolio Development 4 s.h.
Prereq.: Invitation from YSU and endorsement from home school district to The participants of this course will write their National Board for Professional
serve as a classroom teacher educator. Teaching Standards portfolio with direction from the professor, an NBCT
Cross-listed: SPED 7042 and SED 7042. mentor, and feedback from peers. Helpful aids, techniques, and resources will
TCED 5888 Topical Seminar 1-3 s.h. be accessed. Participants will learn how to assess their own teaching and
Examination of issues related to the teaching of early childhood education, how to best represent themselves through writing, evidence, artifacts, and
middle childhood education, special education, multi-age education, family videotapes.
and consumer vocational education, or adolescent/young adult education not Prereq.: Baccalaureate degree, three years of teaching, currently teaching,
covered in depth of other courses. NBPTS candidate.
Prereq.: Admission to upper-division status in COE or admission to the School TCED 6903 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS)
of Graduate Studies. Advanced Candidacy 1 s.h.
TCED 5888J Topical Seminar Introduction to African American The participants of this course need an additional year in obtaining National
Education 1-3 s.h. Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification and want to take
Examination of issues related to the teaching of early childhood education, advantage of guidance in demonstrating they are accomplished teachers. This
middle childhood education, special education, multi-age education, family course allows candidates to choose either a portfolio or an assessment center
and consumer vocational education, or adolescent/young adult education not entry to intensely address, as it helps candidates analyze the development
covered in depth of other courses. needed to clearly, consistently, and convincingly address the NBPTS entry in
Prereq.: Admission to upper-division status in COE or admission to the School writing.
of Graduate Studies. Prereq.: Baccalaureate degree, three years of teaching, currently teaching,
NBPTS advanced candidate.
144 Master of Science in Education—Teacher Education
TCED 6904 Teacher Leadership Internship 1-3 s.h. TCED 6951 Interpersonal Communications for Educators 3 s.h.

A practicum with emphasis on teacher supervision, coaching, mentoring, Techniques of communicating effectively with teachers, administrators,
teacher leadership, and planned professional development. May be repeated. nonteaching personnel, pupils, and parents. Organizing the overall
1-3 s.h. communications programs within the school. Related problems.
Prereq.: baccalaureate degree, three years of teaching. Prereq.: Admission to the School of Graduate Studies and Research.
TCED 6905 Introduction to Digital Teaching and Learning 3 s.h. TCED 6959 Law and Ethics for the Classroom Teacher 3 s.h.
Digital teaching and learning is much more than knowing some great apps for Examination of the legal, ethical, and civic dimensions and interrelations in
the smart board or iPad. It is understanding a new paradigm that promotes a teaching and schooling from the standpoint of the roles of the teacher and
new pedagogy. It takes educators beyond the formal traditional classroom of student.
lecture and paper/pencil into an interactive, student-centered environment. Prereq.: Admission to the School of Graduate Studies and Research.
This course will introduce students to the paradigm of digital teaching and
TCED 6999 Proactive Grantseeking 3 s.h.
learning and provide the framework and foundation for change within districts
Study of recent trends in grantseeking (values-based grantseeking, proactive
and classrooms to meet 21st century learning.
grants systems, looping, etc.); developing an understanding of the grants
TCED 6906 Designing Curriculum for the 21st Century Learner 3 s.h. marketplace; developing and refining grant-winning ideas; examining the role
What does curriculum in the 21st century look like? How does the thinking of teacher, administrator, and community members in grantseeking; using
paradigm differ from the traditional curriculum model? This course will build advisory committees/advocacy groups; writing grant proposals; government
on the Introduction to Digital Teaching and Learning by introducing students and private funding sources; choosing the correct marketplace; and follow-up
to models of digital teaching that transform curriculum into the 21st century procedures.
digital learning. Students will explore the process of unlearning traditional
TCED 7032 Advanced Supervision and Leadership 3 s.h.
teaching methods and explore the shift to personalized, entrepreneur learning.
Practitioner-based supervision in education, from research and theory in
Prereq.: TCED 6905.
education, business, and the applied behavioral sciences with emphasis
TCED 6909 Orientation to On-Line Learning 1 s.h. on supervision, coaching, mentoring, teacher leadership, and planning
This course provides an introduction and orientation to on-line learning, professional development.
while acquainting students with the platform of BB9, distance education
TCED 8101 Adult Learning: Theories and Techniques for College Teaching 3
technologies, YSU and BCOE. (The ECE program highly recommends this
s.h.
course before taking any of the distance learning courses in the program).
This course focuses on theory and practice related to working with adult
Grading is S/U.
learners in higher education and in professional development contexts. Issues
TCED 6922 Principles of Instruction 3 s.h. related to the design, development, evaluation, and assessment of college
Differentiated instruction is a teaching philosophy that provides consideration instruction, student affairs, services, and professional development programs
for all students. Rather than promoting the traditional one size fits all teaching will be the primary content of the course.
model. Students will explore the research, determine effective instructional
TEMC 6938 Early Adolescent Characteristics and Educational Program
practices and develop teaching materials and activities with regard to content,
Needs 3 s.h.
process and assessment. This instructional framework is designed to meet the
Application of research and theories about the physical, cognitive, emotional,
needs of diverse student abilities, ensuring that all students can learn.
moral, and social development of ten- to 15-year- olds to middle grade
TCED 6932 Action Research in Urban and Rural Education 3 s.h. instructional decisions. Students will reflect upon and analyze policy and
This course focuses on action research as it applies to urban and rural program implications based on developmental principles and investigate
education. Topics include reflecting to identify a problem, reviewing literature, effective collaboration with family and others involved with the age group.
planning and implementing interventions, data collection and analysis Includes field inquiry.
strategies, and sharing outcomes with others. Course may be offered onsite,
TEMC 6939 Organizational Components of Middle Level Schools 3 s.h.
online, or as a combination of both. Field experience in an appropriate
Reflection on theory and research information concerning the historic,
educational setting is required.
philosophical, and organizational components of middle-level schools,
Prereq.: Admission to School of Graduate Studies and Research.
including program assessment and evaluation of learning environments for
TCED 6933 Brain Based Teaching and Learning 3 s.h. appropriateness to early adolescent learners.
This course is a critical appraisal of learning and teaching. Each learner Prereq.: TEMC 6938.
constructs his/her brain as learning occurs. Teachers reconsider their
TEMC 6940 Inquiry into Current Issues in Middle-Level Education 1-3 s.h.
practices in light of the science of learning research provided by education,
Application of previously acquired knowledge, critical thinking, inquiry
neuroscience and socio-psychology. Course may be offered onsite, online, or
techniques, including Internet searches, and collaborative synthesis
as a combination of both.
strategies to significant middle-level education problems. Cohort inquiry team
participants will present a multimedia reform proposal. May be repeated.
TCED 6934 Assessment and Accountability 3 s.h. Prereq.: TEMC 6938 and TEMC 6939.
In-depth study of mandates, policies, procedures, metrics, and consequences
TEMC 6941 Pedagogy Appropriate for Early Adolescent Learners 3 s.h.
of pupil, teacher, and institutional assessment/evaluation models including
A course linking the learning needs of early adolescents with a variety of
formative and summative aspects.
curricular and instructional approaches and assessments. Students will
TCED 6936 Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction to Improve Learning 3 reflect on pedagogical theories and research on ways to integrate middle-
s.h. level curriculum and promote learning construction by students, participate in
Focus on the instructional design process from a practical perspective. professional collaboration, investigate alternative assessment techniques, and
Emphasis on planning the curriculum to include content analysis, learning design an action research project to apply their understanding.
objectives, instructional strategies, and measurement of student achievement. Prereq.: TEMC 6940.
TCED 6946 Supervision of Instruction 3 s.h.
A course dealing with the supervision of classroom teachers and other
personnel for those aspiring to be principals or supervisors. Classroom
observation systems, professional development programs, accountability
models, and common staff relationship problems are examined.
TEMC 6942 Action Research: Pedagogy Appropriate for Early Adolescent TEMC 6955 Field Experience: Middle Years School/Community
Learners 3 s.h. Collaboration 3 s.h.
A culminating middle-grade-level classroom teacher research project Field experience study of middle grades level school/community collaboration
implementing the design of the study organized in TEMC 6941. Students will and opportunities for service learning to promote healthy development of
review authentic assessment literature, collect and analyze evaluation data early adolescents. Additional research into current issues and challenges
collaboratively with students, interpret results, and propose improvements. facing middle schools today. Participants design, administer, and analyze an
Prereq.: TEMC 6941. interview and survey instrument and propose a collaborative service learning
model.
TEMC 6943 Field Experience: Service Learning and School-Community
Collaboration 3 s.h.
Field experience study of middle-grade-level school-community collaboration TERG 6917 Literacy, Reading, and Language Arts Programs 3 s.h.
and opportunities for service learning to promote healthy development of early A critical appraisal of literacy, reading, and language arts programs in schools
adolescents. Participants design, administer, and analyze an interview survey and an analysis of contemporary methodological issues.
and propose a collaborative model for interaction.
TERG 6922 Organizing and Managing Diverse Literacy Environments 3 s.h.
TEMC 6950 Pedagogical Content Knowledge in Mathematics for Middle Creating a literate environment that fosters student interest in reading
School Teachers 1 3 s.h. and writing by integrating foundational knowledge, use of research-based
Integrates mathematics content, mathematics pedagogy, and results from instructional practices, curriculum materials, and assessment-based decision
mathematics education research through direct instruction and inquiry-based making to form instructional groups. Emphasis on student interests, reading
experiences with manipulative materials and technology. Develops conceptual abilities, and cultural and linguistic backgrounds as foundations for a reading
foundations through topics of number, number sense, and measurement; and writing program that incorporates a large supply of books, technology-
operations, functions, patterns, and algebra; and mathematical processes. based information, and non-print materials.
Field experience in a middle grades learning environment is required.
TERG 6923 Literacy and Phonics Instruction: Early Years 3 s.h.
Prereq.: Middle Childhood Licensure in area(s) other than mathematics.
An investigation and research of the philosophy, principles, and practices of
TEMC 6951 Pedagogical Content Knowledge in Mathematics for Middle reading (including phonemic and phonetic developments) and language arts
School Teachers 2 3 s.h. of the child, birth through age 8. Examination and application of formal and
Integrates mathematics content, mathematics pedagogy, and results from informal assessment procedures in the context of reading and language arts
mathematics education research through direct instruction and inquiry-based instruction. Language learning needs of diverse populations will be addressed.
experiences with manipulative materials and technology. Develops conceptual
TERG 6924 Content Literacy Young Adolescent to Adult 3 s.h.
foundations through topics of geometry, measurement, and spatial sense; data
Investigation of research-based philosophies, principles, and best practices
analysis and probability; and mathematical processes.
for reading to learn and using the language arts in comprehending and
Prereq.: Middle Childhood Licensure in area(s) other than mathematics,
meaning-making; using reading and the language arts as tools in learning
TEMC 6950.
communication.
TEMC 6952 Science for Middle School Teachers 1 3 s.h.
TERG 6926 Reading and Language Arts Assessment 1 3 s.h.
Using NSES/NSTA/NCATE and Ohio Standards as the framework, candidates
An examination and application of formal and informal assessment
engage in a purposefully integrated in-depth exploration of science content
procedures in the context of reading and language arts instruction. Emphasis
and pedagogy appropriate for middle grades teachers. Topics include content,
will be placed on the use of background information and discrete data.
inquiry, general skills of teaching, curriculum, assessment, safety and welfare,
Strategies providing for effective appraisal procedures and developmentally
and professional growth. Experiences that integrate science content with
appropriate activities will be included.
processes and problem-solving skills for achieving life-long learning and
Prereq.: TERG 6917.
science literacy will be emphasized. Portions of the course may be offered on-
site, on-line, or as a combination of both. Field experience in a middle grades TERG 6927 Practicum: Coaching for Effective Literacy Instruction 3 s.h.
learning environment is required. The role of the literacy coach as an instructional leader in assessment-based
Prereq.: Admission to the School of Graduate Studies and Research and decision making, research-based instruction, and delivery of high-quality
Middle Childhood Licensure area(s) other than science. professional development. Emphasis placed on techniques for working with
individual teachers in a coaching context and groups of teachers in whole
TEMC 6953 Science for Middle School Teachers 2 3 s.h.
group PD settings.
Using NSES/NSTA/NCATE and Ohio Standards as the framework, candidates
engage in a purposefully integrated in-depth exploration of science content TERG 6928 Practicum: Case Study in Reading and Language Arts 3 s.h.
and pedagogy appropriate for middle grades teachers. Topics include content, Application of previous course content involves supervised formal and
nature of science, issues, science in the community, and professional growth. informal assessment of school-age pupils, developing an individualized
Experiences that integrate science content with processes and problem- reading plan, selecting appropriate strategies and materials for teaching,
solving skills for achieving life-long learning and scientific literacy will be writing, tutoring log entries, developing a student portfolio, evaluating results
emphasized. Portions of the course may be offered on-site, on-line, or as a of instruction, and writing a case study report.
combination of both. Field experience in a middle grades learning environment Prereq.: TERG 6926.
is required. TERG 6929 The Reading and Language Arts Professional 3 s.h.
Prereq.: Admission to the School of Graduate Studies and Research and Investigation of theories and performance-based procedures for creating,
Middle Childhood Licensure in area(s) other than science. analyzing, guiding, and changing school- and system-wide reading and
TEMC 6954 Middle School: Theory, Research, and Practices 3 s.h. language arts programs.
Major concepts, research, and theories about the physical, cognitive, Prereq.: TERG 6926.
emotional, moral, and social development of students in grades 4-9. TERG 6970 Coaching in Diverse Classrooms 2 s.h.
Research historical, philosophical, and organizational components of middle The focus of this course is on the preparation of literacy specialists to coach
grades schools, including program assessment and evaluation of learning teachers in the implementation of culturally responsive instruction for diverse
environments. Emphasis will be placed on research and position statements learners. This population includes special needs, culturally and linguistically
from National Middle School Association. Students will design an action diverse students. Emphasis will be placed on connections between current
research project to apply their understanding. theory, research, and instructional practice.
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TERG 6971 Pedagogy of Effective Literacy Instruction 2 s.h. TCED 6905 Introduction to Digital Teaching and Learning 3
Candidates demonstrate knowledge of a wide range of instructional practices, Content Area Courses 18
methods, and curriculum materials, including technology, that support
Students choice of 18 semester hours of content area coursework in the
effective reading and writing instruction. Candidates integrate their knowledge
respective area of licensure.
and dispositions regarding curriculum, instructional practices, curricular
materials, assessment, and evaluation to create literate environments that Content Area, Art
foster both reading and writing in all students. Content Area, Economics
Prereq.: TERG 6970. Content Area, English
TERG 6972 Coaching for Effective Assessment Practice 2 s.h. Content Area, Family & Consumer Science
Designed for reading specialists, this course teaches knowledge, skills, and Content Area, Foreign Language
dispositions in school-based professional development and coaching on K-12 Content Area, Health
reading assessment concepts and skills.
Content Area, History
Prereq.: TERG 6971.
Content Area, K-12 Reading Endorsement
TERG 6973 Professional Development in Literacy 2 s.h.
Content Area, Mathematics
An introduction to research and knowledge bases related to teacher
professional development from a variety of perspectives. Examines coaching Content Area, Music
as one venue of supporting teacher professional development. Content Area, Physical Education
Prereq.: TERG 6972. Content Area, Science
TERG 6974 Advanced Action Research in Literacy 2 s.h. Content Area, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Intro to literacy research as an integral part of professional development. Or:
Builds candidate understanding of a variety of literacy research paradigms, Students choose content coursework from one of the following approved
supports engagement in inquiry to significantly advance candidates' CCP certificate programs:
understanding of literacy, and provides opportunities for candidates to
Biological Sciences
collaborate with other literacy professionals to advance understanding of
evidence-based practice. Economics
Prereq.: TERG 6973. English
TERG 6975 Internship 1 4 s.h. Environmental Sciences

Culminating activity supporting and integrating accomplishment of the History
Literacy Specialist Endorsement Standards I-VII. School-based practicum Mathematics
providing group and individual professional development to colleagues for
continuous improvement of literacy curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
Diagnostic reading and writing clinical experiences focus on data-based Candidates must purchase a TaskStream account at the beginning of their
decision making to inform professional development provided in both group studies, which is necessary for our accrediti The Council for the Accreditation
and individual settings (coaching). of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
Prereq.: TERG 6971.
TERG 6976 Internship 2 4 s.h. Content Area majors are to consult with assigned graduate faculty advisors
Continuation of the culminating activity supporting and integrating regarding the choice of content coursework. For students choosing the
accomplishment of the Literacy Specialist Endorsement Standards I- CCP certificate programs, they are required to consult with the individual
VII. School-based practicum providing group and individual professional departmental graduate faculty or director for acceptance and advisement.
development to colleagues for continuous improvement of literacy curriculum, Please contact the Department of Teacher Education for CCP program director
instruction, and assessment. Diagnostic reading and writing clinical contact information.
experiences focus on data-based decision making to inform professional
All candidates must take and successfully pass the Comprehensive
development provided in both group and individual settings (coaching).
Examination which covers the Core Requirements (TCED 6936, TCED
Prereq.: TERG 6975.
6933, TCED 6932, TCED 6922, and TCED 6905) in order to apply for
Content Area Concentration Program

graduation. Please see the Department of Teacher Education for applications,
times, and dates for the examination. Effective Summer 2017, all candidates
The Content Area Concentration Program in Teacher Education provides in- will be completing a comprehensive eportfolio instead of the Comprehensive
depth advanced study in the content area in which a teacher is licensed. Examination.
Core requirements provide breadth of knowledge related to best practices
in teaching, along with a research base for these practices. The content
area concentration provides in-depth content knowledge, and in some cases,
Content Area Concentration
leads to a content area certificate. The completion of this master’s degree, Dr. Marcia Matanin, Department Chairperson and Graduate Program
along with the certificate, enables teachers to teach in the College Credit Plus Coordinator
Program. 2405 Beeghly College of Education
(330) 941-3251
COURSE TITLE S.H. mjmatanin@ysu.edu
Core Requirements
TCED 6936 Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction to Improve 3 Introduction
Learning
The master's degree teacher education programs provide advanced
TCED 6933 Brain Based Teaching and Learning 3 professional preparation for teachers. The Department of Teacher Education
or PSYC 6903 Psychology of Learning and Education provides master's degrees in three specialty areas for post baccalaureate
TCED 6932 Action Research in Urban and Rural Education 3 study toward the M.S. in Education: Content Area Concentration, Curriculum
or FOUN 6904 Introduction to Educational Research and Instruction, and Literacy. The Teacher Education Master's programs
focus on the development of professional practitioners committed to quality
TCED 6922 Principles of Instruction 3
teaching. These professionals are committed to reflecting on, and applying Or:
knowledge, skills, and dispositions so that all students can learn. Central to the Students choose content coursework from one of the following approved
development of such professionals is the refinement of competencies in the CCP certificate programs:
areas of scholarship, teaching, leadership, management, communication, and
Biological Sciences
interpersonal relations. Professional practitioners are committed to the belief
that all children can learn. Economics
English
For more information about the Department of Teacher Education, please Environmental Sciences
contact the Teacher Education Office at (330)-941-3251.
History
Mission Mathematics
The Department of Teacher Education’s mission is to empower teachers for
professional practice. The mission commits the faculty to a theme of critical Candidates must purchase a TaskStream account at the beginning of their
reflective practice where candidates are engaged in activities that build on studies, which is necessary for our accrediti The Council for the Accreditation
their knowledge, skills, and dispositions related to effective teaching. Faculty of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
members are committed to educating practicing professionals in the areas
of: scholarship, teaching, leadership, management, communication, and Content Area majors are to consult with assigned graduate faculty advisors
interpersonal relations. The Department also offers a variety of professional regarding the choice of content coursework. For students choosing the
development courses and workshops. CCP certificate programs, they are required to consult with the individual
departmental graduate faculty or director for acceptance and advisement.
Accreditation Please contact the Department of Teacher Education for CCP program director
contact information.
The master's programs in the Department of Teacher Education are
accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education All candidates must take and successfully pass the Comprehensive
(NCATE). http://www.ncate.org/. Examination which covers the Core Requirements (TCED 6936, TCED
6933, TCED 6932, TCED 6922, and TCED 6905) in order to apply for
Content Area Concentration Program graduation. Please see the Department of Teacher Education for applications,
times, and dates for the examination. Effective Summer 2017, all candidates
The Content Area Concentration Program in Teacher Education provides in-
will be completing a comprehensive eportfolio instead of the Comprehensive
depth advanced study in the content area in which a teacher is licensed.
Examination.
Core requirements provide breadth of knowledge related to best practices
in teaching, along with a research base for these practices. The content
area concentration provides in-depth content knowledge, and in some cases, Learning Outcomes
leads to a content area certificate. The completion of this master’s degree, • Candidates develop a deep understanding of the critical concepts and
along with the certificate, enables teachers to teach in the College Credit Plus principles of their field of preparation and, by completion, are able to use
Program. professional specialty practices flexibly to advance the learning of all P-12
students toward attainment of college- and career- readiness standards.
COURSE TITLE S.H.
• Candidates demonstrate their proficiencies to understand and
Core Requirements apply knowledge and skills appropriate to their professional field of
TCED 6936 Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction to Improve 3 specialization so that learning and development opportunities for all P-12
Learning are enhanced, through:
TCED 6933 Brain Based Teaching and Learning 3 • Applications of data literacy;
or PSYC 6903 Psychology of Learning and Education • Use of research and understanding of qualitative, quantitative and/or
TCED 6932 Action Research in Urban and Rural Education 3 mixed methods research methodologies;
or FOUN 6904 Introduction to Educational Research • Employment of data analysis and evidence to develop supportive
school environments;
• Leading and/or participating in collaborative activities with others
TCED 6905 Introduction to Digital Teaching and Learning 3
such as peers, colleagues, teachers, administrators, community
Content Area Courses 18 organizations, and parents;
Students choice of 18 semester hours of content area coursework in the • Supporting appropriate applications of technology for their field of
respective area of licensure. specialization;
Content Area, Art • Application of professional dispositions, laws and policies, codes
Content Area, Economics of ethics and professional standards appropriate to their field of
Content Area, English specialization.
Content Area, Family & Consumer Science • Advanced program completers learn and apply specialized content
Content Area, Foreign Language and discipline knowledge contained in approved state and/or national
discipline-specific standards.
Content Area, Health
Content Area, History
Content Area, K-12 Reading Endorsement
Content Area, Mathematics In addition to the minimum College of Graduate Studies admission
requirements, all master’s in special education applicants must have the
Content Area, Music
following:
Content Area, Physical Education
Content Area, Science • Applicants must have earned above a 2.7 grade-point average. (If an
Content Area, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages applicant's GPA is slightly below the minimum required, an applicant may
include a GRE or MAT score to have their application reviewed.);
148 Curriculum and Instruction
• Three Letters of Reference or Reference forms, at least two of which interpersonal relations. The Department also offers a variety of professional
should be prepared by current or former faculty; development courses and workshops.
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate or graduate work completed;
Accreditation
the following: The master's programs in the Department of Teacher Education are
• What are the personal attributes that have prepared you for this accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
profession? (NCATE). http://www.ncate.org/.
• Special Education interview Curriculum and Instruction Program
• Application Deadline: July 15th. Students admitted once per year for fall The Curriculum & Instruction program is a comprehensive program completely
semester. related to curriculum and instruction in the classroom. Additionally, this
programs gives students the opportunity to take other related courses of
To take classes as a non-degree candidate, the approval of the department
interest.
chair must be obtained. Non-degree candidates choosing to earn a degree
must make formal application for admission to the degree program. A GPA of
COURSE TITLE S.H.
Core Requirements 9
Candidates without a teaching certificate or license may be admitted on an TCED 6936 Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction to Improve
individual basis to special education graduate programs. However, additional Learning
coursework may be required for licensure. Candidates with bachelor’s degrees PSYC 6903 Psychology of Learning and Education
outside the College of Education will be required to complete additional
coursework for licensure. For all candidates seeking a new area of licensure,
Core Options 6
the Ohio Reading Requirement including 12 s.h. in reading is required (TERG
3701, TERG 3702, TERG 3703, TERG 3701), and passage of the appropriate Choose one:
PRAXIS exam is required by the Ohio Department of Education (ODE). FOUN 6901 Philosophical Analysis of Education
FOUN 6902 Sociological Bases of Education
Individuals without a teaching certificate will also need to complete the Ohio
Choose one:
Reading Requirement (TERG 3701, TERG 3702, TERG 3703, TERG 3701),
OAE APK exam (Special Education content) and Foundations of Reading EDTC 6905 Technology in Instructional Settings
tests, PSYC 3709 or PSYC 6903 or equivalent, SPED 4849 Supervised Student TCED 6951 Interpersonal Communications for Educators
Teaching, and SPED 4869 Student Teaching Seminar, and passage of the TCED 6959 Law and Ethics for the Classroom Teacher
TCED 6999 Proactive Grantseeking
Curriculum and Instruction

Speciality Program Area 18
TCED 6922 Principles of Instruction
Dr. Marcia Matanin, Department Chairperson and Graduate Program Select five courses (15 s.h.) from the College of Education approved by
Coordinator the student's advisor. Generally it is advised that one course in each of the
2405 Beeghly College of Education foundations, counseling and special education is taken as well as three
(330) 941-3251 courses from the Department of Teacher Education.
mjmatanin@ysu.edu Total Semester Hours 33
Introduction Candidates must purchase a TaskStream account at the beginning of their

studies, which is necessary for our accreditation through The Council for the
The master's degree teacher education programs provide advanced Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
professional preparation for teachers. The Department of Teacher Education
provides master's degrees in three specialty areas for post baccalaureate Curriculum and Instruction majors are to consult with assigned graduate
study toward the M.S. in Education: Content Area Concentration, Curriculum faculty advisors regarding the choice of elective coursework.
and Instruction, and Literacy. The Teacher Education Master's programs
focus on the development of professional practitioners committed to quality All candidates must take and successfully pass the Comprehensive
teaching. These professionals are committed to reflecting on, and applying Examination which covers the following coursework (TCED 6936, FOUN
knowledge, skills, and dispositions so that all students can learn. Central to the 6904, FOUN 6901 or FOUN 6902, and TCED 6922) in order to apply for
development of such professionals is the refinement of competencies in the graduation. Please see the Department of Teacher Education for applications,
areas of scholarship, teaching, leadership, management, communication, and times, and dates for the examination. Effective Summer 2017, all candidates
interpersonal relations. Professional practitioners are committed to the belief will be completing a comprehensive eportfolio instead of the Comprehensive
that all children can learn. Examination.

Learning Outcomes
• Candidates develop a deep understanding of the critical concepts and
Mission principles of their field of preparation and, by completion, are able to use
professional specialty practices flexibly to advance the learning of all P-12
The Department of Teacher Education’s mission is to empower teachers for students toward attainment of college- and career- readiness standards.
professional practice. The mission commits the faculty to a theme of critical • Candidates demonstrate their proficiencies to understand and
reflective practice where candidates are engaged in activities that build on apply knowledge and skills appropriate to their professional field of
their knowledge, skills, and dispositions related to effective teaching. Faculty specialization so that learning and development opportunities for all P-12
members are committed to educating practicing professionals in the areas are enhanced, through:
of: scholarship, teaching, leadership, management, communication, and
• Applications of data literacy;

• Use of research and understanding of qualitative, quantitative and/or
Introduction
mixed methods research methodologies; The master's degree teacher education programs provide advanced
professional preparation for teachers. The Department of Teacher Education
• Employment of data analysis and evidence to develop supportive
provides master's degrees in three specialty areas for post baccalaureate
study toward the M.S. in Education: Content Area Concentration, Curriculum
• Leading and/or participating in collaborative activities with others and Instruction, and Literacy. The Teacher Education Master's programs
such as peers, colleagues, teachers, administrators, community focus on the development of professional practitioners committed to quality
organizations, and parents; teaching. These professionals are committed to reflecting on, and applying
• Supporting appropriate applications of technology for their field of knowledge, skills, and dispositions so that all students can learn. Central to the
specialization; development of such professionals is the refinement of competencies in the
• Application of professional dispositions, laws and policies, codes areas of scholarship, teaching, leadership, management, communication, and
of ethics and professional standards appropriate to their field of interpersonal relations. Professional practitioners are committed to the belief
specialization. that all children can learn.
• Advanced program completers learn and apply specialized content
and discipline knowledge contained in approved state and/or national
discipline-specific standards.
Admission Requirements Mission

The Department of Teacher Education’s mission is to empower teachers for
In addition to the minimum College of Graduate Studies admission
professional practice. The mission commits the faculty to a theme of critical
requirements, all master’s in special education applicants must have the
reflective practice where candidates are engaged in activities that build on
following:
their knowledge, skills, and dispositions related to effective teaching. Faculty
• Applicants must have earned above a 2.7 grade-point average. (If an members are committed to educating practicing professionals in the areas
applicant's GPA is slightly below the minimum required, an applicant may of: scholarship, teaching, leadership, management, communication, and
include a GRE or MAT score to have their application reviewed.); interpersonal relations. The Department also offers a variety of professional
development courses and workshops.
• Three Letters of Reference or Reference forms, at least two of which
should be prepared by current or former faculty; Accreditation
• Letter of intent – Candidates must provide a one page response to each of The master's programs in the Department of Teacher Education are
the following: accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
• What are the personal attributes that have prepared you for this (NCATE). http://www.ncate.org/.
profession?
• What is the purpose of obtaining this degree? Literacy Program
• Special Education interview The Literacy Master and/or Reading (Pre K-12) Endorsement program specialty
• Application Deadline: July 15th. Students admitted once per year for fall area prepares candidates to develop advanced cognitive and leadership skills
semester. appropriate for lead teacher, curriculum coordinator, and mentor in literacy.
Literacy professionals with an endorsement and/or master’s degree in literacy
To take classes as a non-degree candidate, the approval of the department are responsible for meeting literacy needs of all students. The standards and
chair must be obtained. Non-degree candidates choosing to earn a degree criteria for judging candidates are established by the International Literacy
must make formal application for admission to the degree program. A GPA of Association (ILA) and mandated by the Ohio Department of Education.
COURSE TITLE S.H.
Candidates without a teaching certificate or license may be admitted on an Core Requirements 9
individual basis to special education graduate programs. However, additional
TCED 6936 Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction to Improve
coursework may be required for licensure. Candidates with bachelor’s degrees
Learning
outside the College of Education will be required to complete additional
coursework for licensure. For all candidates seeking a new area of licensure, TCED 6933 Brain Based Teaching and Learning
the Ohio Reading Requirement including 12 s.h. in reading is required (TERG or PSYC 6903Psychology of Learning and Education
3701, TERG 3702, TERG 3703, TERG 3701), and passage of the appropriate TCED 6932 Action Research in Urban and Rural Education
PRAXIS exam is required by the Ohio Department of Education (ODE). or FOUN 6904Introduction to Educational Research
Individuals without a teaching certificate will also need to complete the Ohio Specialty Area Courses 24
Reading Requirement (TERG 3701, TERG 3702, TERG 3703, TERG 3701), The following courses should be taken in sequence. Please see advisor for
OAE APK exam (Special Education content) and Foundations of Reading more information.
tests, PSYC 3709 or PSYC 6903 or equivalent, SPED 4849 Supervised Student TERG 6917 Literacy, Reading, and Language Arts Programs
Teaching, and SPED 4869 Student Teaching Seminar, and passage of the TERG 6922 Organizing and Managing Diverse Literacy
appropriate licensure exam as required by ODE. Environments
Literacy
TERG 6923 Literacy and Phonics Instruction: Early Years
TERG 6924 Content Literacy Young Adolescent to Adult
Dr. Marcia Matanin, Department Chairperson and Graduate Program TERG 6926 Reading and Language Arts Assessment 1
Coordinator TERG 6927 Practicum: Coaching for Effective Literacy Instruction
2405 Beeghly College of Education TERG 6928 Practicum: Case Study in Reading and Language Arts
(330) 941-3251
mjmatanin@ysu.edu
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TERG 6929 The Reading and Language Arts Professional • Three Letters of Reference or Reference forms, at least two of which
should be prepared by current or former faculty;
Candidates must purchase a TaskStream account at the beginning of their • Letter of intent – Candidates must provide a one page response to each of
studies, which is necessary for our accreditation through The Council for the the following:
Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). • What are the personal attributes that have prepared you for this
profession?
All literacy candidates must pass a comprehensive examination covering all of
the Specialty Area Courses. Please see the Department of Teacher Education
for applications, times, and dates. Effective Summer 2017, all candidates • Special Education interview
will be completing a comprehensive eportfolio instead of the Comprehensive • Application Deadline: July 15th. Students admitted once per year for fall
Examination. semester.
“An endorsement of a teacher license, valid for teaching the subject or To take classes as a non-degree candidate, the approval of the department
learners named, shall be issued to an individual who holds a baccalaureate chair must be obtained. Non-degree candidates choosing to earn a degree
degree; who is deemed to be of good moral character; who has successfully must make formal application for admission to the degree program. A GPA of
completed an approved program of preparation; who has successfully 3.0 must be maintained in order to convert from non-degree to regular status.
completed an examination prescribed by the State Board of Education; and
who has been recommended by the dean or head of teacher education at Candidates without a teaching certificate or license may be admitted on an
an approved institution. The endorsement may be added to any standard individual basis to special education graduate programs. However, additional
teaching certificate, or provisional or professional teaching license.” (From coursework may be required for licensure. Candidates with bachelor’s degrees
ODE, 2004, Teacher Education Licensure Standards) The courses required outside the College of Education will be required to complete additional
for the Endorsement are TERG 6923, TERG 6924, TERG 6926, TERG 6927, and coursework for licensure. For all candidates seeking a new area of licensure,
TERG 6928. the Ohio Reading Requirement including 12 s.h. in reading is required (TERG
3701, TERG 3702, TERG 3703, TERG 3701), and passage of the appropriate
Passage of the Ohio Assessments for Educators (OAE) is required by the Ohio PRAXIS exam is required by the Ohio Department of Education (ODE).
Department of Education for the endorsement. There are two parts to this
examination: OAE Reading-Subtest I (038) passing score of 220 or higher; and Individuals without a teaching certificate will also need to complete the Ohio
the OAE Reading-Subtest II (039) passing score of 220 or higher. To register Reading Requirement (TERG 3701, TERG 3702, TERG 3703, TERG 3701),
for the exams go to http://www.oh.nesinc.com. OAE APK exam (Special Education content) and Foundations of Reading
tests, PSYC 3709 or PSYC 6903 or equivalent, SPED 4849 Supervised Student
Learning Outcomes Teaching, and SPED 4869 Student Teaching Seminar, and passage of the
• Candidates develop a deep understanding of the critical concepts and
principles of their field of preparation and, by completion, are able to use
professional specialty practices flexibly to advance the learning of all P-12
Master of Science in Engineering
students toward attainment of college- and career- readiness standards. The Rayen School of Engineering and Engineering Technology, as part of
• Candidates demonstrate their proficiencies to understand and the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, offers a
apply knowledge and skills appropriate to their professional field of graduate program leading to the Master of Science degree in engineering.
specialization so that learning and development opportunities for all P-12 Admission to any of the five engineering options, including chemical, civil and
are enhanced, through: environmental, electrical, industrial and systems, and mechanical engineering,
• Applications of data literacy; is granted to qualified applicants who have been judged to have a good
• Use of research and understanding of qualitative, quantitative and/or chance of succeeding in the program and obtaining a graduate degree.
mixed methods research methodologies; Several technical concentration areas are available in each option. Students
may select a thesis, non-thesis, or management curriculum plan. These
• Employment of data analysis and evidence to develop supportive
opportunities serve the practicing engineer, as well as the student, who wants
to pursue advanced graduate study and research. Courses offered on campus
• Leading and/or participating in collaborative activities with others are usually held during the evenings. The educational opportunities include
such as peers, colleagues, teachers, administrators, community traditional classroom and laboratory courses, seminars, and research projects
organizations, and parents; guided by experienced members of the graduate faculty.
• Supporting appropriate applications of technology for their field of
specialization; Teaching or research assistantships are available to qualified applicants on a
• Application of professional dispositions, laws and policies, codes competitive basis upon review and recommendation by the home department.
of ethics and professional standards appropriate to their field of In addition, the College of Graduate Studies may offer scholarships or grants-
specialization. in-aid to qualified students. Students desiring assistantships or scholarships
must submit an application to the College of Graduate Studies by the specified
• Advanced program completers learn and apply specialized content
deadlines.
and discipline knowledge contained in approved state and/or national
discipline-specific standards. This description provides an overview of admission and degree requirements,
advising, and program plans. Information concerning course scheduling and
Admission Requirements prospective course offerings can be obtained from the YSU website or the
In addition to the minimum College of Graduate Studies admission individual engineering departments. Further assistance with any matter related
requirements, all master’s in special education applicants must have the to engineering graduate programs may be obtained by telephone, email,
following: or personal visit to the program option coordinator in the student’s area of
interest.
• Applicants must have earned above a 2.7 grade-point average. (If an
include a GRE or MAT score to have their application reviewed.);
Graduate Assistantships Suresh Sharma, Ph.D., Assistant Professor

Complex hydrologic and water quality modeling using various types of data
Students interested in a graduate assistantship position must submit a driven, conceptual, physically based and distributed and semi-distributed
separate application along with three letters of recommendation to the College watershed models in climate change/variability context
of Graduate Studies. Further details are provided elsewhere in the Graduate
Catalog under Financial Assistance. The College of Graduate Studies will Anthony S. Vercellino, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
forward the application to the department. Each engineering department has Water/wastewater treatment; water reuse applications; membrane filtration
established a process for evaluating applicants. Applicants should contact the processes; anti-microbial compounds
option coordinator in their field of interest for details. Final recommendations
are forwarded to the dean of the College of Graduate Studies. Applicants are
notified by mail of the dean’s decision.
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Jalal Jalali, Ph.D., Professor, Chair
In cases where the applicant is not fully prepared for their intended graduate Electromagnetic; power systems; power electronics; FR engineering; energy
program, completion of undergraduate deficiency courses may be required. efficiency
This is common when the applicant’s undergraduate degree is in a different
Frank Xiying Li, Ph.D., Professor
discipline than the intended graduate program. Such applicants may be
Electron spin resonance imaging; EMC, RF, and software engineering;
granted provisional admission as long as they require no more than 9
networks; applied magnetic fields
semester hours of undergraduate deficiency courses. In addition, some
programs may require stronger evidence of academic ability (e.g. higher GPA)
Faramarz Doc Mossayebi, Ph.D., Associate Professor
for applicants having undergraduate degrees outside the discipline.
Control systems; nonlinear dynamic systems; chaos theory; digital signal
processing
Non-Degree Admission
Students meeting all requirements for admission to the College of Graduate Lin Sun, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Studies, but who do not intend to pursue a Master of Science degree, may Electromagnetics and numerical methods; wave scattering and propagation
apply for non-degree admission. In addition, an applicant whose academic in complex media; inversion and imaging of subsurface structures; signal
record does not meet the required standards for admission to a Master integrity analysis in IC design
of Science program may apply for non-degree admission to the College
of Graduate Studies. For students wishing to pursue a Master of Science
in Engineering degree, non-degree admission provides an opportunity to
Industrial and Systems Engineering
Martin Cala, Ph.D., Professor
demonstrate his/her academic capability. Non-degree students completing
Human factors; quality and productivity
nine semester hours of appropriate graduate courses with grades of B or
better may apply for admission to a specific engineering degree option with
Brett P. Conner, Ph.D., Associate Professor
regular or provisional status to continue his/her study for the Master of
Materials and process development for additive manufacturing (also known as
Science in Engineering.
3D printing); functionally graded materials (FGMs); high-strain rate behavior
of AM materials; 3D printing of metal casting tooling; business models for
Advisement additive manufacturing
The Rayen School of Engineering and Engineering Technology requires an
advisor for each individual graduate student. An advisor is recommended Kevin Disotell, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
by the option coordinator in the student’s discipline and assigned by the Turbulent shear flows; aerodynamics; optical flow measurement techniques
College of Graduate Studies upon acceptance. It is the responsibility of the
student to initiate contact with his or her advisor, and this should be done Jason Walker, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
as soon as possible before registering for the first time and at the time of Additive Manufacturing; metal casting; aerospace and biomedical systems
course registration each semester. The student, with the help of his or her
advisor, shall develop a study plan that includes goals and desired outcomes, Mechanical Engineering
and a coursework plan. The plan may be revised, if necessary, as the study
Kyosung Choo, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
progresses, with the approval of the advisor and option coordinator.
Jet impingement; two-phase flow; electronics cooling; energy audit of building
and data center; microchannel heat exchanger; thermal management of
Chemical Engineering energy systems
Martin A. Abraham, Ph.D., Professor
Kevin Disotell, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Green engineering; sustainability
Turbulent shear flows; aerodynamics; optical flow measurement techniques
Pedro Cortes, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Hazel Marie, Ph.D., Professor, Chair
Structure-property relationships of polymers; composites and hybrid materials;
FEA/CFD modeling applied to solid-fluid interaction of thin film lubrication
smart materials and structures; development of chem-bio sensing platforms
sealing; mechanical material modeling of soft biological tissue
based on carbon nanotubes
Stefan Moldovan, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Jeanette M. Garr, Ph.D., Professor
Multi-scale computational fluid dynamics; experimental techniques as applied
Civil and Environmental Engineering

to crystal growth within reactors, finger seals, hydrodynamic bearings and
dampers; wet friction materials in torque converters
Shakir Husain, Ph.D., Professor
Jae Joong Ryu, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Pavement materials; design; construction
Mechanical contact, fatigue, fracture, wear and environmental corrosion on
AKM Anwarul Islam, Ph.D., Professor structured surfaces under applied forces; fundamental investigation of tribo-
Impact of blast on highway bridges; use of CFRP in enhancing structural corrosion of metallic joint replacements in physiological environment
strength of concrete members; structural health monitoring of bridges using
Elvin B. Shields, Ph.D., Professor
wireless sensor network
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Mechanical vibrations; fracture mechanics; kinematics; the scholarship of This plan is strongly recommended for all candidates who wish to continue
teaching and learning their graduate studies beyond the master’s degree. The thesis provides
firsthand experience with experimental design, literature searches, research
Virgil C. Solomon, Ph.D., Associate Professor methodology, technical report writing, and oral presentation of results.
Synthesis of shape memory alloys, ceramic-metal composites and Additionally, the thesis option can lead the graduate student to a higher level of
nanostructures and their characterization using metallography, thermal expertise in the chosen area of specialization.
analysis and analytical scanning and transmission electron microscopy
techniques Non-thesis Plan
Jason Walker, Ph.D., Assistant Professor The non-thesis plan is designed for students who wish to enhance their
Additive Manufacturing; metal casting; aerospace and biomedical systems knowledge and skills to succeed in careers as practicing engineers, but are
unlikely to pursue a PhD or doctorate degree. A total of 33 semester hours
Chemical Engineering of coursework is required for this plan. In addition to 6-9 semester hours of
core courses, every student enrolled in this option is required to complete
21-24 semester hours of technical courses related to their discipline, and a
Option Coordinator
3-semester-hour graduate project course. A graduate student enrolled in a
Douglas M. Price graduate project course will be required to defend the results of his or her
2068 Moser Hall project by giving a presentation to the engineering faculty and students.
(330) 941-3019
dmprice@ysu.edu (scmartin@ysu.edu) Management Plan
Students who have been in the work arena and are moving into an engineering
Option Description management role may wish to choose the management plan. A total of 36
Chemical engineers apply scientific and engineering knowledge to design and semester hours of coursework is required for this plan. This consists of:
produce a wide variety of consumer and industrial products, including food,
• 6-9 semester hours of core courses,
fuels, plastics, pharmaceuticals, etc. Chemical engineers find exciting global
career opportunities in the chemical, biomedical, nuclear, pharmaceutical, and • 9-12 semester hours of business courses,
energy fields. Graduate study in chemical engineering provides students with • 12-18 semester hours of technical courses, and
the scientific and professional knowledge necessary for their field of interest • a 3-semester-hour graduate project.
and develops student abilities to formulate solutions to new and complex
problems in the context of current environmental, social, and economic A graduate student enrolled in a graduate project course will be required
considerations. These objectives are accomplished by flexible plans of study to defend the results of his or her project by giving a presentation to the
designed to meet the needs of the program’s graduate students. The program engineering faculty and students.
includes thesis, non-thesis, and engineering management plans.
Chemical Engineering Requirements
Facilities for advanced study and research are located in Moser Hall, which
At the time of initial enrollment, the student will select a program plan (thesis,
houses a variety of well-equipped laboratories. These include the heat transfer
non-thesis, or management) and technical area of interest (e.g. chemical
lab, distillation lab, and biochemical engineering lab. In addition, the college
processes, biochemical, environmental, materials). The degree requirements
computer lab provides access to a large number of modern PCs with high-
for each program plan are listed in the general description of the Master
speed internet connections.
of Science in Engineering program. A list of required courses and possible
electives for each plan may be obtained from the graduate program’s option
The Master of Science in Engineering may be characterized as being both
coordinator.
career-oriented and flexible. Program plans and options are available to
accommodate the needs of nearly every engineering graduate student.
In cooperation with an assigned faculty advisor, each student will establish a
Graduate students enrolled in any of the engineering graduate programs must
set of academic goals and desired outcomes, and a coursework plan to meet
complete:
those objectives. Upon completion of the graduate program, all students will
complete either a written or an oral assessment of the effectiveness of the
• 30 semester hours for the thesis plan,
program in meeting their established goals and outcomes.
• 33 semester hours for the nonthesis plan, or
• 36 semester hours for the management plan. Thesis students who have registered for all required thesis hours and have
completed all course requirements but have not finished the thesis are
The degree requirements consist of core courses, technical courses, and required to maintain current student status if they expect to utilize any
project courses. The management plan also requires a series of business University service (e.g., parking, computers, library, advisors’ assistance, thesis
courses. These degree programs are designed to provide graduate students defense, etc.). This can normally be accomplished by registering for at least
with the knowledge and skills to excel in professional careers and/or pursue a one hour of thesis credit.
PhD or doctorate degree in engineering. To obtain a list of core and technical
course requirements for a particular engineering discipline, students should
contact the option coordinator for the program of interest.
Learning Outcomes
• an ability to formulate and solve advanced engineering problems;
Program Plans • an ability to apply advanced knowledge of chemistry, biology and/or
material science in chemical engineering.
Thesis Plan • an ability to design and conduct research projects;
Graduate students choosing the thesis plan are required to complete 30 • technical writing and oral communication skills.
semester hours of graduate coursework. This generally consists of:
CHEN 5800K Special Topics Measurements and Instrumentation 1-4 s.h.
• six to nine semester hours of core courses, Special topics and new developments in chemical engineering. Subject matter,
• 15-18 semester hours of technical concentration courses, and credit hours, and special prerequisites to be announced in advance of each
• six semester hours of thesis. offering.
Prereq.: Consent of instructor.
CHEN 5805 Principles of Biomedical Engineering 3 s.h. CHEN 5886 Nuclear Reactor Design 3 s.h.

Application of engineering principles and methods of analysis to processes in The steady state reactor core; four-factor equation, resonance escape
the human body. Rheological, physical and chemical properties of body fluids. probability, neutron flux distribution in various geometrics, two-group and
Dynamics of the circulatory system. The human thermal system. Transport multigroup theories. Transient reactor behavior and control; effect of delayed
through cell membranes. Analysis and design of artificial organs. neutrons, fission product poisoning, nuclear fuels, nuclear heat transfer and
Prereq.: CHEN 2684 or consent of instructor. burnout problems, reactor economy; fuel burnup and power cost. Thermal
breeder and fast reactors. Neutron flux distribution measurements. Radiation
CHEN 5810 The Business of Engineering 3 s.h.
detection and monitoring.
Industrial processing facilities, and the engineers and business people that
Prereq.: CHEN 3726 or consent of instructor.
run them. Decision-making perspectives and the technical and communication
skills of each group are compared. Focus is on quality control, R&D, and CHEN 6981 Advanced Chemical Reaction Engineering 3 s.h.
efficiency. Advances topics in chemical reaction engineering including non-elementary
reaction kinetics, reactor design for autocatalytic reactions, temperature
CHEN 5811 Advanced Transport Phenomena 3 s.h.
and energy effects in chemical reactions, heterogeneous catalysis, catalyst
Development of basic differential balance equations for mass, momentum and
preparation, fabrication and activation.
energy. Analytical and approximate solutions to the equation of change with
Prereq.: CHEN 4880.
application to the analysis of common engineering problems.
Prereq.: CHEN 3786. CHEN 6983 Modern Power Sources 3 s.h.
Analytical and descriptive study of modern power plants. Combustion and
CHEN 5820 Industrial Pollution Control 3 s.h.
environmental problems with fossil-fueled power plants. Electromagnetic
Types, sources and effects of industrial and hazardous waste; principles of
circuits and devices with emphasis on the principles of electromechanical
industrial and hazardous waste control; discussion and design of biological,
energy conversions.
physical, and chemical treatment processes.
Prereq.: CHEN 2684 or consent of instructor. CHEN 6984 Nuclear Fission and Fusion Power Sources 3 s.h.
Energy available from fission and fusion nuclear reactions, on setting and
CHEN 5821 Fundamentals of Polymer Science 3 s.h.
maintaining chain reaction. Mechanical and electromagnetic confinement
The survey of polymerization mechanisms, polymer structure-property
techniques. Reactor design, heat removal, and safety problems.
relationships, transport properties, flammability-related plasticizers and
solvents as well as design applications. CHEN 6985 Electromechanical Motion Devices 3 s.h.
Prereq.: CHEN 2684 or consent of instructor. Thermodynamics of batteries, and electric and fuel cells. Power from nuclear
isotopes. Features common to rotating electromagnetic fields. Analysis and
CHEN 5830 Nuclear Reactors 3 s.h.
design of electromechanical power components.
Neutron interactions and scattering; moderation ratio, the steady state reactor
core and four factor equation, the diffusion equation for various reactor CHEN 6990 Thesis 1-9 s.h.
geometries and the reflected reactor core. Research selected and supervised by departmental advisor. May be repeated
Prereq.: CHEN 3726 or consent of instructor. for a maximum of nine semester hours.
Prereq.: Acceptance by departmental committee.
CHEN 5835 Introduction to Nuclear Fusion 3 s.h.
Fusion reactors; the kinetics of fusion reactions. Plasma confinement
technology. Admission Requirements
Prereq.: CHEN 3726.
DEGREE PROGRAMS
CHEN 5845 Corrosion Engineering 3 s.h.
Applicants must meet all of the general requirements for admission to the
Introduction to causes and forms of corrosion, corrosion rate calculations,
College of Graduate Studies. Admission to the program is selective and
electrode potentials, electrochemistry, corrosion testing, and effects of
based on the qualifications of the applicant, the needs of the program, and
corrosion on mechanical properties. Theory and use of corrosion inhibition
the availability of funding. Applicants with lesser qualifications may be
methods.
granted provisional graduate student status based on evaluation of their
Prereq.: CHEN 2684.
undergraduate records, standardized test (e.g. GRE) results, work experience,
CHEN 5850 Industrial Processes 3 s.h. and other professional qualifications.
A fundamental approach to the design of industrial chemical processes.
Emphasis upon flow-charting, chemical reactions, separations involved,
thermodynamics, and economic considerations. Food and pharmaceutical
Civil and Environmental Engineering
processing is a major focus. Option Coordinator
Prereq.: CHEN 2684 or consent of instructor.
Anwarul Islam
CHEN 5854 Corrosion Engineering 3 s.h.
2445 Moser Hall
Introduction to causes and forms of corrosion, corrosion rate calculations,
(330) 941-3026
electrode potentials, electro-chemistry, corrosion testing, and effects of
aaislam@ysu.edu
corrosion on mechanical properties. Theory and use of corrosion inhibition
methods.
Prereq.: Junior or Senior Standing or Approval of the Instructor. Program Description
Civil and environmental engineers apply scientific and engineering knowledge
CHEN 5883 Mathematical Methods in Chemical Engineering 3 s.h.
to protect and improve the infrastructure, public health and environment.
The applications of advanced mathematics to the solution of chemical
Graduate study in civil and environmental engineering provides students with
engineering problems. Topics covered include treatment and interpretation of
advanced scientific and engineering knowledge in their field of interest and
engineering data, modeling of chemical engineering systems and formulation
develops their abilities to formulate solutions to new and complex problems
of ordinary and partial differential equations governing chemical engineering
in the context of current environmental, social, and economic considerations.
operations and their solutions by use of numerical and analytical techniques.
These objectives are accomplished by flexible plans of study designed to
Prereq.: CHEN 3786.
meet the needs of individual graduate students. Graduates find fulfilling
careers in public and private industries and consulting practices, and are
prepared for doctoral-level work leading to research/teaching careers. The
program includes thesis, non-thesis, and management plans. The civil and
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environmental engineering program offers opportunities for advanced study in • 12-18 semester hours of technical courses, and
two main areas: • a 3-semester-hour graduate project.
• structural/geotechnical engineering and A graduate student enrolled in a graduate project course will be required
• environmental/water resources engineering. to defend the results of his or her project by giving a presentation to the
engineering faculty and students.
Facilities for advanced study and research are located in Moser Hall, which
houses a variety of well-equipped laboratories. These include the SMART Civil and Environmental Engineering Requirements
Lab, strength of materials lab, hydraulics/fluid mechanics lab, environmental
engineering lab, geotechnical engineering lab, and concrete mixtures lab.
non-thesis, or management) and technical concentration area (structural/
In addition, the college computer lab provides access to a large number
geotechnical or environmental/water resources ). The requirements for each
of modern PCs equipped with high-speed internet connections and latest
program plan are listed in the general description of the Master of Science in
software for modeling in various fields of research.
Engineering program. Lists of required courses and possible electives for each
The Master of Science in Engineering may be characterized as being both plan may be obtained from the graduate program coordinator.
career-oriented and flexible. Program plans and options are available to
accommodate the needs of nearly every engineering graduate student.
those objectives. Upon completion of the graduate program, all students will
complete:
complete either a written or an oral assessment of the effectiveness of the
• 30 semester hours for the thesis plan, program in meeting their established goals and outcomes.
• 33 semester hours for the nonthesis plan, or Thesis students, who have registered for all required thesis hours and have
• 36 semester hours for the management plan. completed all course requirements but have not finished the thesis, are
required to maintain current student status if they expect to utilize any
The degree requirements consist of core courses, technical courses, and University service (e.g., parking, computers, library, advisors’ assistance, thesis
project courses. The management plan also requires a series of business defense, etc.). This can normally be accomplished by registering for at least
courses. These degree programs are designed to provide graduate students one hour of thesis credit.
with the knowledge and skills to excel in professional careers and/or pursue a
PhD or doctorate degree in engineering. To obtain a list of core and technical Non-thesis students must complete a graduate project under the guidance
course requirements for a particular engineering discipline, students should of a faculty member. Students with management option should consult the
contact the option coordinator for the program of interest. graduate program coordinator to develop their coursework plan.
Program Plans Learning Outcomes: Civil and

Thesis Plan Environmental Engineering
Graduate students choosing the thesis plan are required to complete 30 • an ability to formulate and solve advanced civil engineering problems; ;
• an ability to apply knowledge in a specialized area of civil and
• six to nine semester hours of core courses, environmental engineering;
• 15-18 semester hours of technical concentration courses, and • an abillity to design and conduct research projects;
• six semester hours of thesis. • an understanding of business fundamentals, including project planning
and management, asset management, leadership, and entrepreneurship;
This plan is strongly recommended for all candidates who wish to continue • an understanding of the role of engineers in society.
their graduate studies beyond the master’s degree. The thesis provides
firsthand experience with experimental design, literature searches, research CEEN 5820 Pavement Material and Design 3 s.h.
methodology, technical report writing, and oral presentation of results. Design methods for flexible, rigid and other wheel-supporting pavements
Additionally, the thesis option can lead the graduate student to a higher level of to include investigation, testing and preparation of subgrade, base course
expertise in the chosen area of specialization. and pavement materials, design of various pavement mixtures, stresses in
pavements, pavement design, and strengthening existing pavements.
Non-thesis Plan Prereq.: CEEN 3720 and CEEN 4881.
The non-thesis plan is designed for students who wish to enhance their CEEN 5829 Civil Engineering Materials - Concrete 3 s.h.
knowledge and skills to succeed in careers as practicing engineers, but are A course designed to broaden the student's understanding of Portland Cement
unlikely to pursue a PhD or doctorate degree. A total of 33 semester hours Concrete as a construction material. Topics include the study of cement,
of coursework is required for this plan. In addition to 6-9 semester hours of hydration of cement, aggregates, admixtures for concrete, mix design handling
core courses, every student enrolled in this option is required to complete and placing, curing and properties of Portland Cement Concrete. Testing of
21-24 semester hours of technical courses related to their discipline, and a Concrete, quality control and special concretes are also included. A library
3-semester-hour graduate project course. A graduate student enrolled in a research paper on a concrete-related topic of the student's choice is required.
graduate project course will be required to defend the results of his or her Prereq.: CEEN 3749 or permission of instructor.
project by giving a presentation to the engineering faculty and students.
CEEN 5832 Natural Systems Engineering 3 s.h.
Introduction to the features, functions and values of natural aquatic systems,
Management Plan and engineering approaches to analysis and restoration design. Focus on
Students who have been in the work arena and are moving into an engineering wetlands and streams. Topics include regulations, wetland delineation,
management role may wish to choose the management plan. A total of 36 constructed wetland design, basic stream geomorphology, and stream
semester hours of coursework is required for this plan. This consists of: restoration design.
Prereq.: CEEN 3736 or permission of instructor.
• 6-9 semester hours of core courses,
• 9-12 semester hours of business courses,
CEEN 5836 Environmental Water Chemistry 3 s.h. CEEN 6920 Wetlands Engineering 3 s.h.

Fundamental principles and calculations of major chemical reactions and Wetland characteristics-soils, hydrology, and vegetation; wetland functions
equilibriums that occur in aquatic environments, and water/wastewater and values; regulations; planning, theory, design and construction of created
treatment processes. and constructed wetlands; applications in wetland mitigation, wastewater
Prereq.: CEEN 3736. treatment, and pollution control.
Prereq.: CEEN 3736 Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering or equivalent.
CEEN 5837 Environmental Engineering Design 3 s.h.
Theory and design of unit operations and processes for treatment of drinking CEEN 6921 Groundwater and Surface Water Modeling 3 s.h.
water and municipal wastewater. Mathematical simulation of hydrodynamic processes and pollutant transport
Prereq.: CEEN 3736. in subsurface and surface water environments.
Prereq.: CEEN 3716 Fluid Mechanics and CEEN 3736 Fundamentals of
CEEN 5849 Structural Analysis 2 3 s.h.
Environmental Engineering.
Analysis of statically indeterminate beams, trusses, bents and multistory
frames, utilizing concepts of strain energy, virtual work, slope-deflection, and CEEN 6930 Sediment and Contaminant Transport 3 s.h.
moment distribution. Introduction to matrix methods of analysis using force Understanding of sediment and contaminant transport in fluvial environments.
and displacement methods. Topics include sediment characteristics, incipient motion, scour, bankfull
Prereq.: CEEN 3749. discharge, advection, and mixing.
Prereq.: CEEN 3717 or equivalent.
CEEN 5855 Reinforced Concrete Design 3 s.h.
An introduction to the behavior, analysis, and design of reinforced concrete CEEN 6941 Structural Mechanics 3 s.h.
members. Included are singly and doubly reinforced beams, tee-beams, slabs, Study of beams under lateral load; beams with combined lateral load and
short and long columns. thrust; buckling beams on elastic foundations; applications of Fourier series
Prereq.: CEEN 3749. and virtual work principles to beam type structures; stress and strain in three
dimensions; applications to flexure of beams and plates and to constrained
CEEN 5856 Steel Design 3 s.h.
torsion; elements of engineering theory of plates.
An introduction to the behavior and design of steel structures. Included is
the design of rolled and built-up tension members, beams, columns, beam- CEEN 6947 Finite Element Analysis 3 s.h.
columns, welded and bolted connections. An introduction to finite element techniques as applied to problems in
Prereq.: CEEN 3749. structural mechanics. Direct and variational methods of element formulation
with application to beams, beam columns, frames, arches, thin plates, and
CEEN 5869 Design of Air Pollution Control Systems 3 s.h.
shells.
Engineering analysis, procedures, and techniques for the selection,
applications and operation of air pollution control methods in various CEEN 6951 Construction Project Management 3 s.h.
operational situations. An integrated approach to construction project management. Advanced
Prereq.: CEEN 3736. topics of Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) and Critical Path
Method (CPM) and its application in construction project scheduling. Resource
CEEN 5877 Systems Engineering and Project Management 3 s.h.
allocation and leveling, construction cost control, computer simulation of
Systems approach to engineering design; non-linear models; linear
construction operations, and expert systems construction.
programming; dynamic programming; network analysis; project management.
Prereq.: MATH 3705. CEEN 6952 Foundation Engineering 3 s.h.
Principles of mechanics of materials applied to foundation problems; stresses
CEEN 5880 Advanced Hydraulics 3 s.h.
and deformations in soils, consolidation theory; shallow and deep foundation
Application of hydraulic principles for one dimensional river modeling;
design.
understanding the fundamental processes of open channel hydraulics;
application of HEC-RAS/HEC-GeoRAS models for river system modeling. CEEN 6953 Flow Through Porous Media 3 s.h.
Prereq.: CEEN 3717 grade of "C" or better. Analysis of seepage volume and stresses due to flow of water through soils in
connection with dams, slopes, excavations, subsurface drainage, and wells.
CEEN 5882 Foundation Engineering 3 s.h.
Analysis and design of various foundations, including abutments, piers, piles, CEEN 6956 Advanced Soil Mechanics 3 s.h.
and footings; slope stability of embankments. Development of shear strength theories, Mohr-Coulomb-Hvorslev equation,
Prereq.: CEEN 4881 and CEEN 5855. critical path concept, stability of slopes, lateral earth-pressure theories,
development of bearing capacity equations.
CEEN 5883 Bridge Engineering 3 s.h.
Prereq.: CEEN 4881 or equivalent.
Analysis and design of concrete and steel bridges; specifications and code
requirements; design detailing; effects of natural and man-made hazards on CEEN 6957 Structural Stability 3 s.h.
bridges; implications of bridge failures. A study of the elastic stability of engineering structures, beam columns, static
Prereq.: CEEN 5855 and CEEN 5856. buckling of elastic beams, frames, plates, and shells, dynamic stability of
beams and plates.
CEEN 5884 Solid and Hazardous Waste Management 3 s.h.
Sources, characteristics, handling and disposal options for solid waste CEEN 6958 Structural Dynamics 3 s.h.
and hazardous waste; topics include regulations, health effects, waste Analysis of the response of structures to air blasts and earthquake motions;
minimization, collection systems, landfill design, treatment and processing development of both the normal mode and frequency response methods in
methods, and site assessment. dealing with periodic and nonperiodic excitations.
Prereq.: CEEN 3736.
CEEN 6959 Advanced Steel Design 3 s.h.
CEEN 6910 Advanced Strength of Materials 3 s.h. Advanced topics in the structural design of girders, frames, and trusses. Light
The basic methods of structural mechanics, such as conditions of equilibrium gauge metal structures. Use of modern alloys and hybrid systems.
and compatibility, stress-strain relations. General treatment of energy
CEEN 6961 Advanced Concrete Design 3 s.h.
principles including virtual work, minimum potential energy; applications
Consideration of advanced design techniques for reinforced concrete
to statically determinate and indeterminate systems such as rings, curved
members and structures such as composite and prestressed concrete beams,
beams, plates, and other elastic systems.
box girders, and slabs.
156 Electrical Engineering
CEEN 6965 Special Topics 3 s.h.

The application, in civil engineering, of special topics selected by the faculty Electrical Engineering
from fields of current research interest or special emphasis. May be repeated
up to six semester hours. Electrical Engineering
CEEN 6967 Biological Treatment Processes 3 s.h. Option Coordinator
Theory and design of biological processes used in the treatment of municipal
and industrial wastewaters, and in the remediation of hazardous wastes. Jalal Jalali
Prereq.: CEEN 3736. 2055 Moser Hall
(330) 941-3012
CEEN 6972 Advanced Topics in Environmental Engineering 3 s.h. jjalali@ysu.edu
Advanced concepts related to the transport, reaction, phase distribution, and
fate of pollutants in both the natural environment and treatment systems.
Option Description
Prereq.: CEEN 3736.
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering provides opportunities
CEEN 6973 Watershed Modeling 3 s.h. for post-baccalaureate study toward the Master of Science in Engineering.
Application of hydrologic principles for modeling point and non-point source These opportunities serve the practicing engineer as well as the student
pollution at the watershed scale; the nutrient and sediment transport who wants to pursue advanced graduate study and research. Thesis, non-
simulation using SWAT model; understanding the fundamental processes of thesis, and management options/plans are available. Areas of study include
pollutant movement through the soils and overland flow; application of data control systems, digital systems, computer engineering, RF communica-
driven modeling in Water Resources Engineering. tions, computer-aided design, device and circuit modeling, solid-state devices,
CEEN 6975 Physical and Chemical Treatment Processes 3 s.h. sensors, power systems and energy, power electronics, electromagnetic fields,
Theory and design of physical and chemical processes used in the treatment electromechanical systems, and system analysis and design. The student is
of water supplies, wastewater, and hazardous wastes. encouraged to interact with the faculty and explore these opportunities.
Prereq.: CEEN 3736.
The Master of Science in Engineering may be characterized as being both
CEEN 6976 Design of Small Dams 3 s.h. career-oriented and flexible. Program plans and options are available to
Flood routing, reservoir engineering. Hydraulic design of small gravity, earth fill accommodate the needs of nearly every engineering graduate student.
and rock fill dams, spillways, and energy dissipaters. Graduate students enrolled in any of the engineering graduate programs must
Prereq.: CEEN 3717 and CEEN 6977. complete:
CEEN 6977 Hydrology 3 s.h.
• 30 semester hours for the thesis plan,
Precipitation; hydrologic abstractions; runoff; urban and small watershed
hydrology; frequency analysis; digital simulation. • 33 semester hours for the nonthesis plan, or
• 36 semester hours for the management plan.
CEEN 6978 Water Resources Policy and Management 3 s.h.
International, national, and local water resources case studies, laws, policies,
The degree requirements consist of core courses, technical courses, and
and management strategies are discussed. The need and demand for
project courses. The management plan also requires a series of business
water; technical, economic, financial, social, environmental, and political
courses. These degree programs are designed to provide graduate students
considerations; data requirements; multipurpose projects.
CEEN 6979 Water Quality Modeling 3 s.h. PhD or doctorate degree in engineering. To obtain a list of core and technical
Mathematical modeling of physical, chemical, and biological processes in course requirements for a particular engineering discipline, students should
natural systems; development of computer models to simulate the fate and contact the option coordinator for the program of interest.
transport of pollutants in lakes, streams, and estuaries; application of models
to evaluate water resource management options.
Prereq.: CEEN 3736 Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering.
Program Plans
CEEN 6989 Graduate Projects 1-3 s.h.
Thesis Plan
Special projects involving research, analysis, design, or other independent Graduate students choosing the thesis plan are required to complete 30
investigation, undertaken by the M.S. student under the direction of a graduate semester hours of graduate coursework. This generally consists of:
faculty member with the approval of the department chair. Credit will be
• six to nine semester hours of core courses,
determined in each case based on the nature and extent of the project.
• 15-18 semester hours of technical concentration courses, and
CEEN 6990 Thesis 1-9 s.h.
• six semester hours of thesis.
Hours arranged. May be repeated.
This plan is strongly recommended for all candidates who wish to continue
Admission Requirements their graduate studies beyond the master’s degree. The thesis provides
DEGREE PROGRAMS methodology, technical report writing, and oral presentation of results.
Applicants must meet all of the general requirements for admission to the Additionally, the thesis option can lead the graduate student to a higher level of
College of Graduate Studies. Admission to the program is selective and expertise in the chosen area of specialization.
the availability of funding. Applicants with lesser qualifications may be Non-thesis Plan
The non-thesis plan is designed for students who wish to enhance their
undergraduate records, standardized test (e.g. GRE) results, work experience,
knowledge and skills to succeed in careers as practicing engineers, but are
and other professional qualifications.
unlikely to pursue a PhD or doctorate degree. A total of 33 semester hours
of coursework is required for this plan. In addition to 6-9 semester hours of
core courses, every student enrolled in this option is required to complete
21-24 semester hours of technical courses related to their discipline, and a
3-semester-hour graduate project course. A graduate student enrolled in a
graduate project course will be required to defend the results of his or her ECEN 5816 Theory and Fabrication of Solid-State Devices 3 s.h.
project by giving a presentation to the engineering faculty and students. An introductory study of physical theory, design, and fabrication of discrete
devices and integrated circuits. Electronic properties of semiconductors
Management Plan such as carrier concentration, energy gap, mobility, lifetime. Techniques
Students who have been in the work arena and are moving into an engineering of fabrication such as oxidation, diffusion, alloying ion implantation,
management role may wish to choose the management plan. A total of 36 metallization, masking.
semester hours of coursework is required for this plan. This consists of: Prereq.: ECEN 3741 and ECEN 3771.
ECEN 5817 Sensor Design and Application 3 s.h.
• 6-9 semester hours of core courses, Designs and applications for measurement and control; includes electro-
• 9-12 semester hours of business courses, chemical, -mechanical, -optical, and -thermal transducers. Signal conditioning
• 12-18 semester hours of technical courses, and and smart sensors.
• a 3-semester-hour graduate project. Prereq.: ECEN 3771 or ECEN 3717.
ECEN 5830 Digital Signal Processing 3 s.h.
A graduate student enrolled in a graduate project course will be required Discrete time signals and systems; discrete, fast, and inverse Fourier
to defend the results of his or her project by giving a presentation to the transforms. Digital filter analysis and design, digital signal processing
engineering faculty and students. applications. Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory.
Prereq.: ECEN 3710.
Electrical Engineering Requirements
ECEN 5835 Computer Architecture with VHDL 4 s.h.
The basic degree requirements for each program plan are described under
Use of hardware description languages to design computer components and
the general program description for the Master of Science in Engineering.
systems. Arithmetic and logic units, control units, VHDL models for memories
Descriptions of course requirements and available electives for each program
and busses, interfacing, transfer design. Survey of modern computer systems.
plan in the electrical engineering master’s program can be obtained from the
Prereq.: ECEN 3734.
graduate option coordinator.
ECEN 5840 Electric Power Systems 4 s.h.
Within the first semester of graduate study, every graduate student must Modeling of power system components. Power flow, faults, protection
complete an option plan form signed by the student, academic advisor, and systems, and stability problems. Special projects and laboratory experiments
the department graduate option coordinator. The student may seek another including CAD applications for analysis, design, and simulation of power
advisor in case of interest changes. Likewise, the student-advisor relationship system networks. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.
may be terminated at the advisor’s recommendation. The graduate option Prereq. or concurrent: ECEN 4844.
coordinator is available to discuss these and other issues as appropriate.
ECEN 5850 Communications Applications 3 s.h.
Applicable technologies and "real-world" communication components and
Selected electrical engineering (ECEN) graduate courses are offered each
systems. Design and analysis tools. Emerging technologies, "killer apps",
semester based on the available teaching resources and student needs. Each
networking, data acquisition, and convergence.
graduate candidate is required to receive advising each semester from the
Prereq.: ECEN 3710 or ECEN 5808.
department graduate option coordinator before registration. Based on the
graduate student’s academic background, work experience, and academic ECEN 5860 Fundamental of Antenna Design and Application 3 s.h.
goals, the department graduate option coordinator may approve a student’s Examination of dipole, loop aperture, and microstrip antennas; array theory;
request to substitute a graduate course not listed on the applicable program radiation resistance, directivity, equivalent circuits, input impedance, and basic
plan description. transceiver architecture. Investigation of practical applications of antennas
and arrays in communications systems, radar systems and airborne navigation
Learning Outcomes: Electrical Engineering systems.
Prereq.: ECEN 3742 grade of "C" or better and 21 s.h. of ECEN courses.
The Department graduate program offers diverse educational opportunities
with its high-standard multidisciplinary curriculum and prepares its students ECEN 5879 Computer-Aided Design 3 s.h.
to:Advance their mathematical knowledge and application of electrical The design, analysis, and modeling of linear and nonlinear networks and
engineering; systems using a simulation and modeling computer program. Development
and use of library models of devices, subcircuits, and subsystems.
• Obtain depth of knowledge in specific electrical engineering disciplines; Prereq.: ECEN 2611 and 21 s.h. of ECEN courses.
• Conduct research and develop new ideas for engineering practice; ECEN 5890 Power Electronics 4 s.h.
• Understand methodologies and their applications; SCRs, rectifier circuits, commutation techniques, AC controllers, converters,
• Enhance their technical writing and oral communication skills and inverters. Special projects and laboratory experiments including computer
applications for analysis, design, and simulation of power electronics network.
ECEN 5807 Advanced Digital and Analog Circuits 3 s.h. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.
Chip circuitry for devices such as BJT, CMOS, and ECL-based digital logic Prereq.: ECEN 3771 and 21 s.h. of ECEN courses.
chips. Switching devices such as SCRs, triacs, and timers. Switching power ECEN 6900 Seminar 1-3 s.h.
supplies. Power amplifiers. Applications and specifications of off-the-shelf IC Designed to examine topics in the field. May be repeated once.
devices. Computer-aided design and analysis.
Prereq.: ECEN 3772. ECEN 6901 Control Systems 1 3 s.h.
Fundamental concepts in linear system theory. matrix algebra, linear vector
ECEN 5808 Advanced Signals and Systems 3 s.h. spaces, linear operators. Input-output and state-space models for continuous-
Communication and control system modeling and simulations; signal time systems; canonical forms. Solutions of state space equations.
analysis in continuous-time, discrete-time and frequency domains. Advanced Characteristics of linear systems: stability; controllability and observability.
communication system applications. State variable feedback; introduction to state estimation.
Prereq.: ECEN 3710 and MATH 3705.
158 Industrial and Systems Engineering
ECEN 6902 Control Systems 2 3 s.h.

State-variable feedback techniques; design of state estimators. Design using
polynomial equations. Design of digital controllers: discrete equivalents and DEGREE PROGRAMS
direct methods. Introduction to implementation of digital control systems.
Prereq.: ECEN 6901.
ECEN 6903 Advanced Control Systems 3 s.h. based on the qualifications of the applicant, the needs of the program, and
Introduction to nonlinear control systems: basic nonlinear phenomena, the availability of funding. Applicants with lesser qualifications may be
describing functions, Lyapunov stability, linearization techniques. Introduction granted provisional graduate student status based on evaluation of their
to linear optimal quadratic control; stochastic modeling and Kalman filtering. undergraduate records, standardized test (e.g. GRE) results, work experience,
Prereq.: ECEN 6902. and other professional qualifications.
ECEN 6911 Electromagnetic Fields 1 3 s.h.
Solution of boundary value problems in general form. Laplace, Poisson, and
diffusion and wave equations in orthogonal coordinate systems.
Industrial and Systems Engineering
Option Coordinator
ECEN 6912 Electromagnetic Fields 2 3 s.h.
Solution of boundary value problems in general form. Laplace, Poisson, and Hojjat Mehri
diffusion and wave equations in orthogonal coordinate systems. 2500 Moser Hall
ECEN 6933 Digital Systems: VHDL Design 3 s.h. (330) 941- 3023
Local minimization, design of combinational networks; design of synchronous hmehri@ysu.edu
and asynchronous sequential machines; design of digital systems using VHD,
modeling combinational and sequential networks, compilation, simulation, and Option Description
synthesis of VHDL codes. The industrial engineering program option provides opportunities for
ECEN 6934 Digital Systems: Computer Arithmetic 3 s.h. interdisciplinary graduate studies toward the Master of Science in Engineering
Number system representations: standard and unconventional formats. with specialization in engineering management or industrial/manufacturing
Design of two-operand and multi-operand fast adders. High-speed systems engineering. Students can also pursue study focused on specialized
multiplication and division algorithms. Floating-point numbers, algorithms, and areas of industrial and systems engineering, such as operations research.
error control. Hardware algorithms for function evaluation.
All study plans are interdisciplinary and include some coursework from outside
Prereq.: ECEN 6933.
the department. They are designed to serve practicing engineers, as well as
ECEN 6981 Electric Power System Engineering 3 s.h. those students who want to pursue advanced graduate studies beyond the
The formulation of equations to study electric power network problems, Master of Science in engineering.
including feeders, power flow, short circuits, protection systems, and stability.
The study of power system over voltages and transients caused by short The Master of Science in Engineering may be characterized as being both
circuits, switching, and lightning. The application of numerical techniques to career-oriented and flexible. Program plans and options are available to
study and design special projects using digital computations. accommodate the needs of nearly every engineering graduate student.
ECEN 6983 Modern Power Sources 3 s.h.
complete:
Analytical and descriptive study of modern power plants. Combustion and
environmental problems with fossil-fueled power plants. Electromagnetic • 30 semester hours for the thesis plan,
circuits and devices with emphasis on the principles of electromechanical
• 33 semester hours for the nonthesis plan, or
energy conversions.
Cross-listed: CHEN 6983 and MECH 6983. • 36 semester hours for the management plan.
ECEN 6985 Electromechanical Motion Devices 3 s.h. The degree requirements consist of core courses, technical courses, and
Thermodynamics of batteries, and of electric and fuel cells. Power from project courses. The management plan also requires a series of business
nuclear isotopes. Features common to rotating electromagnetic fields. courses. These degree programs are designed to provide graduate students
Analysis and design of electromechanical power components. Logic circuit with the knowledge and skills to excel in professional careers and/or pursue a
design with I/O structure and interface. PhD or doctorate degree in engineering. To obtain a list of core and technical
Cross-listed: CHEN 6985 and MECH 6985. course requirements for a particular engineering discipline, students should
ECEN 6986 Power Electronics Circuits and Devices 3 s.h. contact the option coordinator for the program of interest.
The design and analysis of power electronic circuits using solid-state
switching devices. Topics include power semiconductor diodes and Program Plans
transistors, diode circuits and controlled rectifiers, thyristors, communication
techniques, AC voltage controllers, and switching regulators, with applications. Thesis Plan
Graduate students choosing the thesis plan are required to complete 30
ECEN 6987 Power Electronics and Industrial Drives 3 s.h.
The design and analysis of power electronic circuits and systems, static
switches, power supplies, AC and DC drives, and protection of power electronic • six to nine semester hours of core courses,
devices and circuits.
• 15-18 semester hours of technical concentration courses, and
ECEN 6988 Nano- and Micro-Electro Mechanical Systems 3 s.h. • six semester hours of thesis.
NEMS and MEMS fabrications, elastic system structure, membranes and
plates, magnetically actuated systems, continuum theory and scaling laws. This plan is strongly recommended for all candidates who wish to continue
Microfluidics and nanofluidics devices. their graduate studies beyond the master’s degree. The thesis provides
Prereq.: Graduate standing. firsthand experience with experimental design, literature searches, research
ECEN 6990 Thesis 1-6 s.h. methodology, technical report writing, and oral presentation of results.
. Additionally, the thesis option can lead the graduate student to a higher level of
expertise in the chosen area of specialization.
Non-thesis Plan University service (e.g., parking, computers, library, advisors’ assistance, thesis
defense, etc.). This can normally be accomplished by registering for at least
The non-thesis plan is designed for students who wish to enhance their
one hour of thesis credit in ISEN 6990 Special Topics.
knowledge and skills to succeed in careers as practicing engineers, but are
unlikely to pursue a PhD or doctorate degree. A total of 33 semester hours ISEN 5801 Operations Research 1 3 s.h.
of coursework is required for this plan. In addition to 6-9 semester hours of Formulation and solution of engineering problems using linear programming.
core courses, every student enrolled in this option is required to complete Model formulation, the primal, dual, and transportation simplex methods,
21-24 semester hours of technical courses related to their discipline, and a duality theory, and sensitivity analysis.
3-semester-hour graduate project course. A graduate student enrolled in a Prereq.: MATH 2673.
graduate project course will be required to defend the results of his or her
project by giving a presentation to the engineering faculty and students. ISEN 5811L Manufacturing Practices I Laboratory 1 s.h.
Experimental analysis of manufacturing processes. Process control and data
Management Plan acquisition. Experimental design applied to processes including polymer
processes, casting, machining, and joining. Three hours laboratory.
Students who have been in the work arena and are moving into an engineering
Prereq. or concurrent ISEN 3723.
management role may wish to choose the management plan. A total of 36
semester hours of coursework is required for this plan. This consists of: ISEN 5812L Manufacturing Practices 2 Laboratory 1 s.h.
Experimental analysis of advanced manufacturing techniques. Advanced
• 6-9 semester hours of core courses, sensing and controlling technologies. Real-time monitoring, metrology, and
• 9-12 semester hours of business courses, data acquisition. Numerically controlled (NC) machines and programming. Net-
shape and additive manufacturing.
• 12-18 semester hours of technical courses, and
Prereq. or concurrent ISEN 5823.
• a 3-semester-hour graduate project.
ISEN 5820 Advanced Quality for Engineers 3 s.h.
A graduate student enrolled in a graduate project course will be required Applications and practices of quality control in industry. Engineering and
to defend the results of his or her project by giving a presentation to the administrative aspects of quality control programs, process control, and
engineering faculty and students. acceptance sampling. Application of quantitative methods to the design and
evaluation of engineered products, processes, and systems.
Chemical Engineering Requirements Prereq.: ISEN 3720.
At the time of initial enrollment, the student will select a program plan (thesis, ISEN 5823 Automation 3 s.h.
non-thesis, or management) and technical area of interest (e.g. chemical Principles and applications of sensing, actuation and control. Emphasis on
processes, biochemical, environmental, materials). The degree requirements hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Industrial process controllers, sensors and
for each program plan are listed in the general description of the Master machine vision. Design and cost considerations for industrial automation
of Science in Engineering program. A list of required courses and possible applications.
electives for each plan may be obtained from the graduate program’s option Prereq.: MECH 2641, ECEN 2614 or consent of instructor.
coordinator.
ISEN 5825 Advanced Engineering Economy 3 s.h.
In cooperation with an assigned faculty advisor, each student will establish a An extension of the topics in engineering economy. Analysis of rationale
set of academic goals and desired outcomes, and a coursework plan to meet and norm of decision making, risk and uncertainty models, utility theory,
those objectives. Upon completion of the graduate program, all students will measurement of productivity, and advanced project comparison methods.
complete either a written or an oral assessment of the effectiveness of the Prereq.: ISEN 3724.
program in meeting their established goals and outcomes. ISEN 5830 Human Factors Engineering 3 s.h.
Various aspects of human factors in the design of human-machine systems
Thesis students who have registered for all required thesis hours and have and environments. Study of human sensory, perceptual, mental, psychomotor,
completed all course requirements but have not finished the thesis are and other characteristics; techniques of measuring human capabilities,
required to maintain current student status if they expect to utilize any limitations, safety, comfort, and productivity.
University service (e.g., parking, computers, library, advisors’ assistance, thesis Prereq.: MATH 2673.
one hour of thesis credit. ISEN 5850 Operations Research 2 3 s.h.
Formulation and solution of industrial engineering problems using operational
Industrial and Systems Engineering Requirements research models. Topics include queuing models and the specialization of
linear models to equipment replacement, project planning, assignment, and
transshipment problems.
non-thesis, or management) and technical concentration area (engineering
Prereq.: ISEN 5801.
management, industrial/manufacturing systems engineering, operations
research, etc.) The requirements for each option are enumerated in the general ISEN 5880 Management of Technology 3 s.h.
description of the Master of Science in Engineering program. Lists of required The course discusses major topics in management of technology and
courses and possible electives for each plan may be obtained from the innovations. Dynamics of technology innovation, sources of technology
graduate program option coordinator. Every graduate student is responsible innovations, corporate technology strategy, collaboration and intellectual
for selecting an area of specialization by signing a special form designed property, structures and process for innovations, idea generation,
for this purpose. A student may change his or her area of concentration or commercialization of technology and innovations, and market entry.
program of study in consultation with his or her advisor. Prereq.: Senior standing or consent of instructor.
ISEN 5881 Competitive Manufacturing Management 3 s.h.
Basic principles of manufacturing competitiveness. The role of engineers in
promoting competitiveness. Discussion of new technologies used in modern
those objectives. Courses taken without the permission of the advisor may not
manufacturing management including, continuous improvement, waste
be used to meet the degree requirements.
elimination, JIT, lean production systems, setup time reduction, equipment
maintenance/improvement, total quality management, and supply chain
Thesis students who have registered for all required thesis hours and have
management.
Prereq.: ISEN 3723 or consent of instructor.
required to maintain current student status if they expect to utilize any
160 Mechanical Engineering
ISEN 6901 Optimization Techniques 3 s.h. ISEN 6935 Decision Analysis for Engineering 3 s.h.

A study of the theory of optimization and its application to problems from Review of probability and statistics, subjective probability, probability models,
several engineering disciplines. The principles will be applied to constrained using data, Monte Carlo simulation, and value of information. Introduction
and unconstrained engineering problems. Algorithms will be developed for to decision analysis, elements of decision problems, structuring decisions,
solving optimization problems, which can be formulated as linear, nonlinear, making choices, creativity, and decision making. Risk attitudes, utility axioms,
integer, or dynamic programming models. paradoxes, and conflicting objectives.
Prereq.: ISEN 3710 Engineering Statistics or equivalent, or permission of
ISEN 6902 Digital Simulation 3 s.h.
instructor.
A study of simulation methods using digital computers, random number
generation, Monte Carlo techniques, queuing models, and analysis of ISEN 6970 Advanced Manufacturing Processes 1 3 s.h.
simulation output. The student will be provided the opportunity to simulate Advanced manufacturing processes for metallic materials. Included are
moderately complex systems on digital computers. Primary emphasis will be continuous casting, powder techniques, fluidized bed reactors, and directional
on models of technical, scientific, and economic systems. solidification.
ISEN 6905 Applied Statistics for Design, Quality, and Productivity 3 s.h. ISEN 6971 Advanced Manufacturing Processes 2 3 s.h.
Review of probability and statistics, uncertainty and decision making, Advanced manufacturing processes for nonmetallic materials. Included are
statistical inference, and analyzing sources of variation. Risk and reliability, sintering, slip casting, plastic forming techniques, and extrusion of nonplastic
risk assessment, robust and quality design, regression analysis, and analysis materials.
of variance. Design of experiments, single-factor and multifactor experiments,
ISEN 6990 Special Topics 3 s.h.
design of experiments for product characteristics, process characteristics, and
Special topics in industrial/manufacturing systems engineering covering
process optimization. General statistical process control, special charts and
areas not otherwise available. Topics are selected by the faculty from fields of
sampling techniques for control, monitoring, and auditing quality. Economic
current research interest or special emphasis and may vary from semester to
issues in process/quality control.
semester. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours.
Prereq.: ISEN 3710 Engineering Statistics or equivalent.
ISEN 6992 Graduate Projects 3 s.h.
ISEN 6906 Supply Chain Engineering 3 s.h.
Analysis, design, research, or other independent investigation on projects
In an expanding global economy, efficient and responsive supply chains are
selected with the advice and approval of the student's graduate committee.
critical to business success. This course explores key aspects of supply chain
engineering with an emphasis on mathematical approaches to supply chain
analysis. Topics include demand forecasting, inventory modeling and control, ISEN 6999 Thesis 1-6 s.h.
facility location, capacity planning, transportation, warehousing, scheduling, Hours arranged. May be repeated.
material requirements planning and procurement.
Prereq.: ISEN 3710/ISEN 6921 and consent of instructor. Admission Requirements
ISEN 6908 Logistics Engineering and Mgt 3 s.h.
DEGREE PROGRAMS
Study of logistics from a systems engineering perspective. Covers design
of systems for supportability and serviceability, the production and effective
distribution of systems for customer use, and the sustaining maintenance and
support of systems throughout their period of utilization.
the availability of funding. Applicants with lesser qualifications may be
Prereq.: ISEN 3720, ISEN 5801 or consent of the instructor.
ISEN 6910 Design and Analysis Experiment 3 s.h. undergraduate records, standardized test (e.g. GRE) results, work experience,
For professionals from business and industry, and students. Specific topics and other professional qualifications.
will be announced each time the workshop is offered. Credit hours based on
frequency and duration of workshop meetings.
ISEN 6920 Project Management 3 s.h.
Mechanical Engineering
Methods for planning, organizing, scheduling, supporting, and controlling Option Coordinator
projects. Network techniques, including CPM, PERT, and time-cost trade-off
analysis. Techniques for the estimation of time, manpower, and other resource Virgil Solomon
requirements of the projects, including economic and statistical analysis, 2505 Moser Hall
forecasting, learning curves, and line balancing. Management of time and (330) 941- 1730
other resources involved. Case studies and utilization of computer resources vcsolomon@ysu.edu
for the analysis and presentation of projects.
Prereq.: graduate standing in STEM college. Option Description
ISEN 6921 Engineering Statistics 3 s.h. The program option in mechanical engineering offers the Master of Science
Development and application of stochastic models of engineering systems. in Engineering with specialization within the general mechanical engineering
Elementary probability models applied to decision making under uncertainty. disciplines. Specializations are available in the areas of mechanical analysis/
Development and use of theoretical probability distributions for describing design and fluid thermal systems. The thesis and non-thesis plans are for
stochastic systems. Models for point and confidence interval estimation and students who seek to deepen their theoretical knowledge and strengthen their
models for correlation analysis applied to engineering problems. ability to solve more advanced engineering problems, while the management
Prereq.: ISEN 3710 or equivalent. plan is for those who wish to include managerial training in their program of
preparation.
ISEN 6930 Microcomputer Models for Deterministic Engineering Systems 3
s.h. The Department of Mechanical Engineering has excellent computer and
Microcomputer model development, implementation, evaluation, and laboratory facilities that provide for the following design and research
application for deterministic engineering systems. Recognition of engineering capabilities: solid modeling, FEA in stress analysis, structural dynamics and
systems amenable to analysis as deterministic microcomputer models. heat transfer, experimental stress analysis, vibrations and noise control,
Determination of model structure, identification of model parameters, computational and experimental heat transfer and fluid dynamics, and
verification of model validity, exercising the model, and interpretation of advanced machine design.
results.
The Master of Science in Engineering may be characterized as being both graduate program option coordinator. In cooperation with an assigned faculty
career-oriented and flexible. Program plans and options are available to adviser, each student will establish a set of academic goals and desired
accommodate the needs of nearly every engineering graduate student. outcomes, and a coursework plan to meet those objectives.
complete: Thesis students who have registered for all required thesis hours and have
• 30 semester hours for the thesis plan, required to maintain current student status if they expect to utilize any
• 33 semester hours for the nonthesis plan, or University service (e.g. parking, computers, library, advisors’ assistance, thesis
• 36 semester hours for the management plan.
one hour of thesis credit in MECH 6990 Thesis.
The degree requirements consist of core courses, technical courses, and
MECH 5811 Solar Engineering 3 s.h.
project courses. The management plan also requires a series of business
Radiational characteristics of solar energy, glass materials and selective
courses. These degree programs are designed to provide graduate students
coatings. Analysis of flat plate collectors, concentrators, and thermal storage.
System simulation and economic analysis for optimization of basic solar
PhD or doctorate degree in engineering. To obtain a list of core and technical
systems.
course requirements for a particular engineering discipline, students should
Prereq.: PHYS 2611, MECH 3725 or consent of chairperson.
contact the option coordinator for the program of interest.
MECH 5825 Heat Transfer 2 3 s.h.
Program Plans Advanced topics in heat transfer. Multi-dimensional conduction, free
convection, phase change heat transfer and thermal radiation. Integration of
Thesis Plan analytical, numerical, and computational methods into design projects.
Graduate students choosing the thesis plan are required to complete 30 Prereq.: MECH 3708 and MECH 3725.
semester hours of graduate coursework. This generally consists of: MECH 5836 Fluid Power and Control 3 s.h.
Theory of prime movers, turbomachinery, and control systems. Modeling
• six to nine semester hours of core courses,
of hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components. Hydraulic fluids,
• 15-18 semester hours of technical concentration courses, and pumps, cylinders, valves, motors, compressors, and actuators. Hydraulic and
• six semester hours of thesis. pneumatic circuit applications and control.
Prereq.: MECH 3725.
This plan is strongly recommended for all candidates who wish to continue
MECH 5842 Kinetics of Machines 3 s.h.
their graduate studies beyond the master’s degree. The thesis provides
Three dimensional kinematics and dynamics of machines. Dynamic analysis
and design; balancing of machines.
methodology, technical report writing, and oral presentation of results.
Prereq.: MECH 3742.
Additionally, the thesis option can lead the graduate student to a higher level of
expertise in the chosen area of specialization. MECH 5852 Stress and Strain Analysis 2 3 s.h.
Continuation of MECH 3751. Introduction to applied elasticity theory including
Non-thesis Plan plane stress and strain and stress functions. Plastic and creep behavior of
The non-thesis plan is designed for students who wish to enhance their materials. Introduction to instability. Emphasis on design applications.
knowledge and skills to succeed in careers as practicing engineers, but are Prereq.: MECH 3751, MECH 3751L, MATH 3705.
unlikely to pursue a PhD or doctorate degree. A total of 33 semester hours MECH 5872 Engineering Acoustics 3 s.h.
of coursework is required for this plan. In addition to 6-9 semester hours of The nature of sound and its propagation; analysis and control of sound and
core courses, every student enrolled in this option is required to complete noise production in mechanical equipment; transmission and absorption
21-24 semester hours of technical courses related to their discipline, and a of sound in engineering materials, ultrasonics, structural acoustics, base
3-semester-hour graduate project course. A graduate student enrolled in a measurements, and equipment.
graduate project course will be required to defend the results of his or her Prereq.: MECH 3708.
project by giving a presentation to the engineering faculty and students.
MECH 5881 Mechanical Vibrations 3 s.h.
Introduction to mechanical vibrations: single and multi-degree of freedom
Management Plan systems, free and forced vibrations, impedance and modal analysis including
Students who have been in the work arena and are moving into an engineering applications.
management role may wish to choose the management plan. A total of 36 Prereq.: MECH 3708.
semester hours of coursework is required for this plan. This consists of:
MECH 5881L Mechanical Vibrations Laboratory 1 s.h.
• 6-9 semester hours of core courses, Introduction to vibrations measurements. Experiments with mechanical
systems, computer simulation of vibration systems. Experimental
• 9-12 semester hours of business courses,
determination of component models and parameters. Three hours laboratory
• 12-18 semester hours of technical courses, and
per week.
• a 3-semester-hour graduate project. Prereq.: MECH 5881.
A graduate student enrolled in a graduate project course will be required MECH 5884 Finite Element Analysis 3 s.h.
to defend the results of his or her project by giving a presentation to the Fundamental principles of finite element analysis with emphasis on
engineering faculty and students. applications to design in areas of stress analysis, vibrations, and heat transfer.
Use of commercial software.
Mechanical Engineering Requirements Prereq.: MECH 3708, MECH 3725, MECH 3751.
non-thesis, or management) and technical concentration area (mechanical
analysis/design of rigid and deformable bodies, analysis/design of thermal-
fluid systems, etc.). The requirements for each option are listed in the general
description of the Master of Science in Engineering program. Lists of required
courses and possible electives for each plan may be obtained from the
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MECH 5885 Computational Fluid Dynamics 3 s.h. MECH 6963 Advanced Stress Analysis 3 s.h.

Applied numerical analysis, including solution of linear algebraic equations Theory and engineering applications of the most recent techniques of
and ordinary and partial differential equations; modeling of physical processes, experimental stress analysis, brittle coatings, photoelasticity, strain gauges,
including fluid flow and heat and mass transfer; use of general purpose photostress.
computer codes, including commercial computational fluid dynamics software Prereq.: MECH 3751 Stress and Strain Analysis I or equivalent or permission of
packages. graduate advisor.
Prereq.: MECH 3720 and MECH 3725.
MECH 6983 Modern Power Sources 3 s.h.
MECH 5892 Control of Mechanical Systems 3 s.h. Analytical and descriptive study of modern power plants. Combustion and
Introduction to theory of feedback and control. Performance and stability of environmental problems with fossil-fueled power plants. Electromagnetic
linear systems. Design of feedback control systems. Practical application circuits and devices with emphasis on the principles of electromechanical
and introduction to state-space methods. Two hours lecture and three hours energy conversions. Cross-listed as CHEN 6983 and ECEN 6983.
laboratory per week. Prereq.: Permission of graduate advisor.
Prereq.: MECH 3708.
MECH 6985 Electromechanical Motion Devices 3 s.h.
MECH 6900 Special Topics 2-4 s.h. Thermodynamics of batteries, and electric and fuel cells. Power from nuclear
Special topics and new developments in mechanical engineering. Subject isotopes. Features common to rotating electromagnetic fields. Analysis and
matter and credit hours to be announced in advance of each offering. May be design of electromechanical power components. Logical circuit design with I/
taken three times. O structure and interface. Cross-listed as CHEN 6985 and ECEN 6985.
Prereq.: As announced or permission of instructor.
MECH 6990 Thesis 2-6 s.h.
MECH 6904 Advanced Thermodynamics 3 s.h. .
Laws of equilibrium thermodynamics; relations between properties and
MECH 6991 Thesis 2-6 s.h.
aspects of the Second Law. Exergy analysis. Macroscopic and microscopic
.
considerations for the prediction of properties. Microscopic description based
on classical and quantum statistics. General stability criteria, statistical MECH 6992 Graduate Projects 3 s.h.
equilibrium, and trend toward equilibrium fluctuations. Analysis, design, research, or other independent investigation on projects
Prereq.: Permission of graduate advisor. selected with the advice and approval of the student's graduate committee.
MECH 6915 Failure Analysis 3 s.h.

Advanced methods in failure analysis of metallics, ceramics, polymers, and Admission Requirements
composites. Numerous practical examples will be discussed. Individual
DEGREE PROGRAMS
student projects using scanning electron microscopy are required. Three hours
lecture and three hours laboratory.
MECH 6925 Computational Heat Transfer 3 s.h. based on the qualifications of the applicant, the needs of the program, and
Numerical modeling techniques and methods in heat transfer. Computational the availability of funding. Applicants with lesser qualifications may be
analysis of conduction and convection by the finite element method, finite granted provisional graduate student status based on evaluation of their
difference method, and the method of coordinate transformation. undergraduate records, standardized test (e.g. GRE) results, work experience,
Prereq.: MATH 3705 Differential Equations and MECH 3725 Heat Transfer I, or and other professional qualifications.
MECH 6930 Advanced Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer 3 s.h.
Viscous and inviscid flows, Navier-Stokes equations, Euler equations, and
Master of Science in Nursing
complex variables methods. Analytic solutions to advanced heat transfer
problems, advanced boundary-value problems.
Clinical Options
Prereq.: MECH 3725 Heat Transfer I or equivalent. • Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
MECH 6945 Advanced Dynamics 3 s.h. • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Three-dimensional vector statics; kinematics and kinetics of particles and • Nurse Anesthetist
rigid bodies; energy, momentum, and stability. LaGrange's equations of motion • Nurse Education
for particles and rigid bodies impulse; small oscillations; nonholonomic and
dissipative systems.
Prereq.: Permission of graduate advisor.
Post-master's Certificates
• Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
MECH 6952 Applied Elasticity 3 s.h.
• Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Equations or equilibrium, compatibility and boundary conditions-their
applications to plane stress and plane strain problems. Stress functions, • Nurse Education
strain energy methods, stress distribution in anile symmetrical bodies; special
problems in structures involving torsion and bending of prismatical bars.
Prereq.: MECH 3751 Stress and Strain Analysis I or equivalent, or permission
Post-Baccalaureate School Nurse
of graduate advisor. Licensure
MECH 6962 Mechanical Design Analysis 3 s.h. • School Nurse
The study of analytical aspects and the application of engineering science
topics to machine elements and machinery. Some case studies in mechanical
design.
MSN Program Director
Dr. Valerie O’Dell
Prereq.: Permission of graduate advisor.
3132 Cushwa Hall
(330) 941-2177
vmodell@ysu.edu
Program Description program, graduates are eligible to sit for the National Certification Exam by
the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. Once certified, CRNAs must
The Master of Science in Nursing program is designed for baccalaureate- apply for a Certificate of Authority to practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse
prepared nurses who have strong undergraduate foundations in critical in the State of Ohio or abide by the laws of the state in which they intend to
thinking, decision-making, and nursing practice. The program consists of four practice.
program options, with specialization in Family Nurse Practitioner, Nursing
Education, and Nurse Anesthesia and three post-master’s certificates in Adult- Acceptance into the YSU Master of Science in Nursing program is contingent
Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner and upon acceptance into the St. Elizabeth Health Center School for Nurse
Nurse Education. The department also offers a non-degree School Nurse Anesthetists, Inc. For additional admission information specific to the Nurse
certificate. Anesthetist option please contact Dr. Beverly A. Rodgers:
The core curriculum centers on professional nursing issues, nursing science, Dr. Beverly A. Rodgers, DNAP, CRNA
and research methods for building nursing knowledge. The Family Nurse Program Director
Practitioner option focuses on the delivery of primary care to families St. Elizabeth Health Center School for Nurse Anesthetists, Inc.
and persons of all ages within the health care delivery system. The Adult- (330) 480-3444
Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner option focuses on providing direct brodgers@belpark.net
acute care to adult and older adult individuals and families. The Nursing
Education option focuses on delivery of nursing and patient education to
individuals in academic, health-care delivery and community settings. The
Graduate Faculty
Chair
Nurse Anesthetist option focuses on the administration of anesthesia to
individuals requiring surgical and non-surgical diagnostic procedures. The non-
Nancy Wagner, D.N.P., Professor, Chair
degree School Nurse certificate focuses on delivery of comprehensive care to
individuals in the school environment. Professor
The Master of Science in Nursing program is fully accredited by the Kimberly A. Ballone, D.N.P., Professor
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). For additional
information regarding accreditation, contact CCNE: Patricia L. Hoyson, Ph.D., Professor
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Susan A. Lisko, D.N.P., Associate Professor

655 K Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001 Valerie Marie O'Dell, D.N.P., Associate Professor
Phone: (202) 887-6791 Pamela A. Schuster, Ph.D., Professor
http://www.aacnnursing.org/CCNE Cynthia M. Shields, D.N.P., Associate Professor
The Master of Science in Nursing program is also fully accredited by the Amy Weaver, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). For additional
information regarding accreditation, contact ACEN: Graduate Courses
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing NURS 6900 Professional Issues in Nursing 3 s.h.
3343 Peachtree Road NE Exploration of nursing issues including changing roles and scope of practice
Suite 850 and discipline concerns, with emphasis of interdisciplinary collaboration
Atlanta, GA 30326 and social, cultural, political, economic, legal, regulatory, and ethical practice
Phone: (404) 975-5000 considerations.
NURS 6901 Nursing Science and Research 1 3 s.h.
http://www.acenursing.org/ Analysis of health-related evidence for practice. Exploration of the significance
of theory, research, and research methods and strategies for translating
In addition, the nurse anesthetist option is fully accredited by the Council
evidence into practice.
on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA). For
Prereq. or concurrent: NURS 6906.
information regarding accreditation, contact COA:
NURS 6902 Advanced Pathophysiology 3 s.h.
Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) Normal physiologic functions and pathologic mechanisms are examined to
prepare nurses for advanced practice roles.
222 S. Prospect Avenue
NURS 6903 Advanced Pharmacology 3 s.h.
Park Ridge, Ill. 60068-4001 Application of pharmacological concepts in clinical settings with examination
of major categories of pharmacological agents.
Phone: (847)655-1160 Prereq.: NURS 6902.
http://home.coa.us.com/Pages/default.aspx
NURS 6904 Advanced Health Assessment 3 s.h.
The Master of Science in Nursing in nurse anesthesia is a cooperative Development of advanced clinical knowledge and skills needed for
program between Youngstown State University and St. Elizabeth Health Center comprehensive health assessment across the life span. Emphasis on health
School for Nurse Anesthetists, Inc. All courses are taught by YSU graduate history, physical, cultural, developmental and nutritional assessments with
faculty. Mercy Health supports the program by providing clinical and other differential diagnosis of common health problems.
resources at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, St. Elizabeth Boardman Prereq.: NURS 6902 (or concurrent).
Hospital and St. Joseph Warren Hospital. Pediatric clinical experiences are
provided at Akron Children's Hospital. Students gain experience in the use
of many anesthetic agents and techniques and are supervised by Certified
Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and Staff Anesthesiologists from Bel-
Park Anesthesia Associates, Inc. Upon successful completion of the degree
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NURS 6905 Advanced Health Assessment Practicum 5 s.h. NURS 7001 Adult-Gerontology Care Practicum 5 s.h.

Application of advanced nursing knowledge and skills from NURS 6904 Application of knowledge and skills from NURS 7000 focusing on advanced
focusing on the assessment of adult and geriatric populations. To be taken nursing management of adult and geriatric health care needs.
concurrently with NURS 6904. Prereq.: NURS 6904, NURS 6905, and NURS 6998.
Prereq.: NURS 6902 and NURS 6998. Concurrent with: NURS 7000.
NURS 6906 Advanced Statistics 3 s.h. NURS 7002 Nursing Science and Research 2 2 s.h.
Advanced inferential and multivariate statistical techniques used in nursing Continuation of NURS 6901, focusing on design, instrumentation, data
and other health professions, with emphasis on PASW computer analysis for collection methods, data analysis and data interpretation.
interpretation of nursing and health data. Prereq.: NURS 6901 and NURS 6906.
Prereq.: An undergraduate statistics course or equivalent.
NURS 7003 Role Development 3 s.h.
NURS 6907 Health Assessment of School Children 3 s.h. The examination of concepts, theories, and research related to advanced
Development of advanced clinical knowledge and skills in assessment of practice role development, teaching, learning, technology, evaluation
school children. Emphasis on research from nursing, biological, behavioral, and strategies, leadership, program development, marketing skills, and health care
social sciences. delivery in community settings.
Prereq.: NURS 6901, NURS 6902, and NURS 6903, or enrollment in school Prereq.: NURS 7000, NURS 7001 and NURS 7002.
nurse licensure program.
NURS 7004 Role Development Practicum 5 s.h.
NURS 6908 Health Assessment of School Children Practicum 2 s.h. Application of concepts, theories, and research from NURS 7003 in a variety of
Application of advanced nursing knowledge and skills from NURS 6907, nursing education, health care, and community settings.
focusing on assessment of children in school settings. Prereq.: NURS 7000, NURS 7001, NURS 7002, NURS 7003, or concurrent with
Concurrent: NURS 6907. NURS 7003.
NURS 6910 Professional Aspects of Nurse Anesthesia 3 s.h. NURS 7005 Capstone Practicum 2 s.h.
Ethics, legal aspects, and professional issues associated with a career in nurse Synthesis of learned concepts and theories in the form of an individual
anesthesia. Includes a history of anesthesia and the role of certified registered scholarly project, and dissemination of findings under the direction of a
nurse anesthetists (CRNA). graduate faculty member.
Prereq.: Acceptance into nurse anesthesia option. Prereq.: Completion of all coursework and approval of MSN faculty committee.
NURS 6911 Pharmacology 1 for Nurse Anesthetists 3 s.h. NURS 7006 Special Topics in Nursing 1-5 s.h.
Basic principles of pharmacology including drug effectiveness, mechanism of Special interest nursing topics selected by the faculty which reflect current
action, and drug interactions. Emphasis on pharmacological action of drugs on trends and issues in nursing practice. May be repeated as desired.
specific organ systems and use in treatment of disease conditions.
NURS 7008 Schools and Health 3 s.h.
Prereq.: Acceptance into nurse anesthesia option.
Population focus survey of children's health issues and K-12 schools using
NURS 6912 Pharmacology 2 for Nurse Anesthetists 3 s.h. CDC Coordinated School Health Program model as an organizing framework.
Comprehensive study of drugs and adjunctive agents used in anesthesia Topics include school health policy, relationship of health and academic
practice. Includes a review of inhalation and intravenous anesthetics, local outcomes, and Youth Risk Behavioral Surveillance (YRBSS). Current research
anesthetics, neuromuscular blocking agents, and adjunctive drugs. infused into the course.
Prereq.: NURS 6911. Prereq.: Enrollment in school nurse licensure program.
Cross-listed: MPH 7008.
NURS 6913 Medical Chemistry and Physics for Nurse Anesthetists 3 s.h.
Application of organic chemistry, biochemistry, and medical physics in the NURS 7010 Human Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology 2 for Nurse
practice of anesthesia. Anesthetists 3 s.h.
Prereq.: Acceptance into nurse anesthesia option. NURS 6914 Continuation of Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology I with
further emphasis on cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, hepatic, and endocrine
NURS 6914 Human Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology 1 for Nurse
systems.
Anesthetists 3 s.h.
Prereq.: NURS 6914.
Study of the structure and function of the human body.
Prereq.: Acceptance into nurse anesthesia option. NURS 7011 Anesthesia Principles 2 6 s.h.
Examines specific anesthetic techniques used in a variety of surgical
NURS 6916 Anesthesia Principles 1 2 s.h.
procedures.
Introduction to anesthesia practice and techniques, including preoperative
Prereq.: NURS 6916.
assessments, anesthesia drugs, care plan development and implementation,
and safety issues. NURS 7012 Anesthesia Principles 3 8 s.h.
Prereq.: Acceptance into nurse anesthesia option. Administration of anesthesia for high-risk patients.
Prereq.: NURS 7011.
NURS 6920 Special Topics 1-4 s.h.
Topics may vary from semester to semester and will be announced along with NURS 7014 Health Management in Schools 3 s.h.
prerquisites and hours. May be repeated. S/U grading. Advanced nursing management of health care needs of children in schools,
pre-K through high school.
NURS 6998 Anatomy and Physiology of Aging 3 s.h.
Prereq.: NURS 6907 or enrollment in school nurse licensure program.
Using a systems approach, this course will examine the anatomical and
physiological changes that occur with aging. It will discuss age-related NURS 7015 Health Management in Schools Practicum 2 s.h.
disorders and evaluate the impact of these changes on activities and daily Application of knowledge and skills from NURS 7014, focusing on advanced
function. This course will be cross-listed with GERO 6998. nursing management of health care needs of children in schools, pre-K through
high school. To be taken concurrently with NURS 7014.
NURS 7000 Adult and Gerontology Care 3 s.h.
Prereq.: NURS 6907.
Advanced nursing management of adult and geriatric health care needs. Taken
concurrently with NURS 7001.
Prereq.: NURS 6904, NURS 6905, and NURS 6998.
NURS 7016 School Nurse Role 3 s.h. NURS 7028 Adult and Older Adult Health 3 s.h.
Examination of concepts, theories, and research related to advanced practice Primary health care management of young adults, adults, and older adults in
role development, teaching, learning, technology, evaluation strategies, diverse settings. Emphasizes health promotion, illness prevention, disease
leadership, marketing skills, and health care delivery in school settings. detection, and identification and management of health problems and
Prereq.: NURS 7014, NURS 7015 or enrollment in the school nurse licensure concerns affecting young adults, adults, and older adults. Taken concurrently
program. with NURS 7029.
NURS 7017 School Nurse Role Practicum 1-5 s.h.
Application of concepts, theories, and research from NURS 7016 in pre-K and NURS 7029 Adult and Older Adult Health Practicum 5 s.h.
K-12 school settings to be taken concurrently with NURS 7016. Application of concepts, theories and research from NURS 7028 in a variety of
Prereq.: NURS 7014, NURS 7015 or enrollment in school nurse licensure health care settings. Taken concurrently with NURS 7028.
program. Prereq.: NURS 6902, NURS 6903, NURS 6904.
NURS 7018 Nursing Curriculum Design 3 s.h. NURS 7037 Adult-Gero Acute Care 1 3 s.h.
Foundations of nursing curriculum with designs, development of frameworks, Compentencies (knowledge, skills and professional behaviors) required to
and identification of learning strategies to achieve nursing education learning provide comprehensive and holistic care to a culturally diverse, acutely ill
competencies and outcomes. population (young adult-fail elderly) is emphasized. Clinical manifestations of
and patient response to particular patient care problems (e.g. cardiovascular,
NURS 7019 Nursing Instructional Methods 3 s.h.
neurological etc.) with emphasis on physical assessment findings for
Theoretical foundations and analysis of teaching strategies in academic and
determining a differential diagnosis and planning of patient care needs, health
clinical settings promoting critical thinking, assessment techniques, and
promotion and health maintenance. Taken concurrently with NURS 7038.
learning outcomes in a variety of nursing education and healthcare settings.
Prereq.: NURS 6902, NURS 6903 (or concurrent), NURS 6904.
Prereq.: NURS 7018.
NURS 7038 Adult-Gero Acute Care 1 Practicum 4-5 s.h.
NURS 7020 Evaluation in Nursing Education 3 s.h.
Practicum experience in an acute care facility aligned with and taken
Methods, frameworks, basic principles, and strategies for nursing educational
concurrently with NURS 7039. Emphasis is placed onthe APRN-patient/family
evaluation, including assessment, designs, curriculum and program evaluation
relationship collaborating with the health care team and health information
tools, agency accreditation processes, legal and ethical guidelines, and
technology.
measurement tools of scoring and grading.
Prereq.: NURS 6902, NURS 6903 (or concurrent), NURS 6904.
Prereq.: NURS 7018, NURS 7019.
NURS 7039 Adult-Gero Acute Care 2 3 s.h.
NURS 7021 Nurse Educator Role 4 s.h.
Competencies (knowledge, advanced skills and professional behaviors)
Examination of concepts, theories and research related to advanced practice
required to provide comprehensive and holistic care to a culturally diverse,
role development, teaching, learning, technology, evaluation strategies,
acutely ill adult population (younga dykt-frail elderly) is emphasized.
leadership, marketing skills, and nursing education practice in academic and
Clinical manifestations of and patient response to particular patient care
health care delivery settings.
problems (e.g. integumentary, infectious disease) with emphasis on physical
assessment findings for determining differential diagnosis and planning
NURS 7022 Nurse Educator Role Practicum 3-5 s.h. of patient care needs, health promotion and health maintenance. Taken
Field experience and application of concepts, theories, research findings, concurrently with NURS 7040.
teaching strategies, learning, technology, evaluation strategies, leadership, and Prereq.: NURS 6902, NURS 6903, NURS 6904, NURS 7017 and NURS 7040.
marketing skills from NURS 7018, NURS 7019, and NURS 7020 in a variety of
nursing education and healthcare settings. This practicum will consist of 150
Practicum in an acute care facility aligned to and taken concurrently with
hours.
NURS 7040. Emphasis is placed on quality improvement and patient safety
Prereq.: NURS 7018, NURS 7019, and NURS 7020 or concurrent with
initiatives, interdisciplinary professional collaboration and functioning within
NURS 7021.
the health system.
NURS 7024 Family and Women's Health 3 s.h. Prereq.: NURS 6902, NURS 6903 (or concurrent), NURS 6904.
Primary health care management of family and women in diverse settings.
NURS 7041 Adult-Gero Acute Care 3 3 s.h.
Emphasizes health promotion, illness prevention, disease detection, and
Focus on the integration of the role components delivered by the adult-
identification and management of health problems and concerns affecting
gerontology nurse practitioner. Clinical manifestations of and patient
families and women throughout the lifespan. Taken concurrently with
response to particular patient care problems (i.e., endocrine, gastrointestinal,
NURS 7025.
multisystem, trauma) with emphasis on physical assessment findings for
Prereq.: NURS 6903 (or concurrent), NURS 6902, NURS 6904.
determining a differential diagnosis and panning of patient care needs,
NURS 7025 Family and Women's Health Practicum 4 s.h. health promotion and health maintenance. Emphasis on utilizing diagnostic
Application of concepts, theories and research from NURS 7024 in a variety of reasoning, therapeutic interventions, pharmacological therapeutics,
health care settings. Taken concurrently with NURS 7024. interdisciplinary treatment plans, consultation, referral, transitional care and
Prereq.: NURS 6903 (or concurrent), NURS 6902, NURS 6904. research findings in the management and evaluation of culturally diverse
NURS 7026 Infant, Child and Adolescent Health 3 s.h. acutely ill adult-gerontology patients. Taken concurrently with NURS 7042.
Primary health care management of infants, children and adolescents Prereq.: NURS 6902, NURS 6903, NURS 6904, NURS 7017, NURS 7038,
in diverse settings. Emphasis on health promotion, illness prevention, NURS 7040.
disease detection, and identification and management of health problems
and concerns from infancy through adolescence. Taken concurrently with
NURS 7027 .
Prereq.: NURS 6902, NURS 6903, NURS 6904.
NURS 7027 Infant, Child and Adolescent Health Practicum 5 s.h.
Application of concepts, theories and research from NURS 7026 in a variety of
health care settings. Taken concurrently with NURS 7026.
Prereq.: NURS 6902, NURS 6903, NURS 6904.
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Practicum designed to integrate the independent practice competencies.
Emphasis is on preventing illness, promoting health and an optimal functional All nursing applicants must meet the following requirements:
level. Stabilizing the ill client and minimizing complications through an
interdisciplinary approach and transitional care. Possible clinical areas: acute • Regular admission requires a cumulative undergraduate grade point aver-
care facilities, disease management clinics (diabetes, heart failure, pain age of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
management, dialysis), outpatient facilities (oncology, cardiac rehabilitation, • Satisfactory completion of undergraduate courses in health assessment,
short term rehabilitation, drug and alcohol centers), parish nursing, hospice statistics, and research methods
and palliative care facilities. Taken concurrently with NURS 7041. • Hold a B.S.N. degree from an accredited program
Prereq.: NURS 6902, NURS 6903 (or concurrent), NURS 6904. • Current Ohio Registered Nurse license and minimum of one year
professional work experience
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse • Current CPR certification, current immunizations, drug screening, and
Practitioner
criminal background checks are to be maintained while in the program.
• All nurse anesthetist applicants must submit an official report of Graduate
Record Examination (General Test) scores completed within the past five
The areas of coursework in the M.S.N. program include core courses (16
years.
semester hours), and one of the following options:
• Applicants with a cumulative grade point average of less than 3.0 (on a
• Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (51 semester hours) 4.0 scale) must submit an official report of Graduate Record Examination
(General Test) scores completed within the past five years.
The breakdown of these course requirements is as follows:
• Successful/satisfactory interview is required for all MSN nursing
applicants meeting minimum requirements.
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse • Students not meeting regular admission requirements may be
Practitioner provisionally admitted. See the Graduate Catalog under Provisional
Admission.
COURSE TITLE S.H.
NURS 6904 Advanced Health Assessment 3 Applicants must submit the following items to Graduate Admissions in Coffelt
Hall:
NURS 6902 Advanced Pathophysiology 3
NURS 6903 Advanced Pharmacology 3 • Official transcripts from each college or institution of higher learning
NURS 6906 Advanced Statistics 3 attended (other than YSU)
NURS 6901 Nursing Science and Research 1 3 • Three satisfactory Recommendation Reference Forms: one each from a
NURS 7002 Nursing Science and Research 2 2 faculty member, an employer, and a colleague
NURS 6900 Professional Issues in Nursing 3 • Letter of intent (300 words maximum) stating one’s professional career
goals and how graduate education in nursing will help fulfill said goals
NURS 7003 Role Development 3
• Resume or curriculum vita (including education, work and/or research
NURS 7004 Role Development Practicum 5
experience, publications, certifications, licenses, grants, professional
NURS 7005 Capstone Practicum 2 affiliations, awards, honors, presentations, and/or courses taught)
Adult Gero Acute Care Option Courses
NURS 7037 Adult-Gero Acute Care 1 3 Application deadline for Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) option is February 1.
The FNP option is a cohort-based program (beginning each Fall).
NURS 7038 Adult-Gero Acute Care 1 Practicum 4
NURS 7039
NURS 7040
Adult-Gero Acute Care 2
Adult-Gero Acute Care 2 Practicum
3
4 Family Nurse Practitioner
NURS 7041 Adult-Gero Acute Care 3 3 The areas of coursework in the M.S.N. program include core courses (16
NURS 7042 Adult-Gero Acute Care 3 Practicum 4 semester hours), and one of the following options:
Total Semester Hours 51 • Family Nurse Practitioner option (37 semester hours)
MSN Student Learning Outcomes The breakdown of these course requirements is as follows:
All graduates of the program are prepared to: COURSE TITLE S.H.
• Synthesize theory and research from nursing and related disciplines for NURS 6900 Professional Issues in Nursing 3
advanced nursing roles. NURS 6901 Nursing Science and Research 1 3
• Utilize leadership strategies to influence health and health care and to NURS 6902 Advanced Pathophysiology 3
promote the nursing profession in the advanced nursing role. NURS 6906 Advanced Statistics 3
• Expand the knowledge of evidence-based practice by identifying nursing NURS 7002 Nursing Science and Research 2 2
research problems and contributing to research investigations. NURS 7005 Capstone Practicum 2
• Integrate assessment of own learning in developing a lifelong pattern of Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Option Courses
scholarly inquiry.
NURS 6903 Advanced Pharmacology 3
Upon successful completion of the MSN program, graduates are eligible to sit NURS 6904 Advanced Health Assessment 3
for national certification examinations. Once certified, graduates must apply NURS 7003 Role Development 3
for a Certificate of Authority to practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse in the NURS 7004 Role Development Practicum 5
State of Ohio or in the state in which they intend to practice.
NURS 7024 Family and Women's Health 3
NURS 7025 Family and Women's Health Practicum 4
NURS 7026 Infant, Child and Adolescent Health 3 • Letter of intent (300 words maximum) stating one’s professional career
NURS 7027 Infant, Child and Adolescent Health Practicum 5 goals and how graduate education in nursing will help fulfill said goals
NURS 7028 Adult and Older Adult Health 3 • Resume or curriculum vita (including education, work and/or research
experience, publications, certifications, licenses, grants, professional
NURS 7029 Adult and Older Adult Health Practicum 5
affiliations, awards, honors, presentations, and/or courses taught)
Application deadline for Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) option is February 1.
MSN Student Learning Outcomes The FNP option is a cohort-based program (beginning each Fall).
All graduates of the program are prepared to:

Nurse Anesthetist
• Synthesize theory and research from nursing and related disciplines for
advanced nursing roles.
semester hours), and one of the following options:
• Utilize leadership strategies to influence health and health care and to
promote the nursing profession in the advanced nursing role. • Nurse Anesthetist option (34 semester hours)
• Expand the knowledge of evidence-based practice by identifying nursing
research problems and contributing to research investigations. The breakdown of these course requirements is as follows:
• Integrate assessment of own learning in developing a lifelong pattern of The total semester hours required for the nurse anesthetist option are greater
scholarly inquiry. than the usual hour requirements for other master’s programs at YSU. The
increased number of hours is necessary in order to meet the COA requirements
Upon successful completion of the MSN program, graduates are eligible to sit
for a nurse anesthesia program.
for national certification examinations. Once certified, graduates must apply
for a Certificate of Authority to practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse in the
COURSE TITLE S.H.
NURS 6900 Professional Issues in Nursing 3
Graduates of the Family Nurse Practitioner option are prepared to: NURS 6901 Nursing Science and Research 1 3
NURS 6902 Advanced Pathophysiology 3
• provide primary care to families and persons of all ages within the health
care delivery system NURS 6906 Advanced Statistics 3
• incorporate a variety of theories from nursing and related fields into the NURS 7002 Nursing Science and Research 2 2
nurse practitioner role NURS 7005 Capstone Practicum 2
• analyze social issues related to the health care delivery system and Nurse Anesthetist Option Courses
advanced nursing practice NURS 6910 Professional Aspects of Nurse Anesthesia 3
NURS 6911 Pharmacology 1 for Nurse Anesthetists 3
Admission Requirements NURS 6912 Pharmacology 2 for Nurse Anesthetists 3
All nursing applicants must meet the following requirements: NURS 6913 Medical Chemistry and Physics for Nurse Anesthetists 3
NURS 6914 Human Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology 1 3
• Regular admission requires a cumulative undergraduate grade point aver- for Nurse Anesthetists
age of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
NURS 6916 Anesthesia Principles 1 2
• Satisfactory completion of undergraduate courses in health assessment,
NURS 7010 Human Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology 2 3
statistics, and research methods
for Nurse Anesthetists
• Hold a B.S.N. degree from an accredited program
• Current Ohio Registered Nurse license and minimum of one year
• Current CPR certification, current immunizations, drug screening, and Total Semester Hours 50
• All nurse anesthetist applicants must submit an official report of Graduate MSN Student Learning Outcomes
Record Examination (General Test) scores completed within the past five All graduates of the program are prepared to:
years.
• Applicants with a cumulative grade point average of less than 3.0 (on a • Synthesize theory and research from nursing and related disciplines for
4.0 scale) must submit an official report of Graduate Record Examination advanced nursing roles.
(General Test) scores completed within the past five years. • Utilize leadership strategies to influence health and health care and to
• Successful/satisfactory interview is required for all MSN nursing promote the nursing profession in the advanced nursing role.
applicants meeting minimum requirements. • Expand the knowledge of evidence-based practice by identifying nursing
• Students not meeting regular admission requirements may be research problems and contributing to research investigations.
provisionally admitted. See the Graduate Catalog under Provisional • Integrate assessment of own learning in developing a lifelong pattern of
Admission. scholarly inquiry.
Applicants must submit the following items to Graduate Admissions in Coffelt Upon successful completion of the MSN program, graduates are eligible to sit
Hall: for national certification examinations. Once certified, graduates must apply
for a Certificate of Authority to practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse in the
• Official transcripts from each college or institution of higher learning State of Ohio or in the state in which they intend to practice.
attended (other than YSU)
• Three satisfactory Recommendation Reference Forms: one each from a Graduates of the Nurse Anesthetist option are prepared to:
faculty member, an employer, and a colleague
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• administer anesthesia in a variety of practice settings to patients needing NURS 7018 Nursing Curriculum Design 3
anesthesia care. NURS 7019 Nursing Instructional Methods 3
• utilize advanced practice nursing roles within the Health Care Delivery NURS 7020 Evaluation in Nursing Education 3
System.
NURS 7021 Nurse Educator Role 4
Admission Requirements NURS 7022 Nurse Educator Role Practicum

Cognates: Educational Technology
5
All nursing applicants must meet the following requirements:

Choose one 3 s.h. 3
• Regular admission requires a cumulative undergraduate grade point aver- TCED 6905 Introduction to Digital Teaching and Learning
age of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) TCED 6936 Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction to Improve
• Satisfactory completion of undergraduate courses in health assessment, Learning
statistics, and research methods Total Semester Hours 43
• Current Ohio Registered Nurse license and minimum of one year
MSN Student Learning Outcomes
All graduates of the program are prepared to:
• Current CPR certification, current immunizations, drug screening, and
criminal background checks are to be maintained while in the program. • Synthesize theory and research from nursing and related disciplines for
• All nurse anesthetist applicants must submit an official report of Graduate advanced nursing roles.
Record Examination (General Test) scores completed within the past five • Utilize leadership strategies to influence health and health care and to
years. promote the nursing profession in the advanced nursing role.
• Applicants with a cumulative grade point average of less than 3.0 (on a • Expand the knowledge of evidence-based practice by identifying nursing
4.0 scale) must submit an official report of Graduate Record Examination research problems and contributing to research investigations.
(General Test) scores completed within the past five years. • Integrate assessment of own learning in developing a lifelong pattern of
• Successful/satisfactory interview is required for all MSN nursing scholarly inquiry.
applicants meeting minimum requirements.
• Students not meeting regular admission requirements may be Upon successful completion of the MSN program, graduates are eligible to sit
provisionally admitted. See the Graduate Catalog under Provisional for national certification examinations. Once certified, graduates must apply
Admission. for a Certificate of Authority to practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse in the
Applicants must submit the following items to Graduate Admissions in Coffelt
Hall: Graduates of the Nurse Education option are prepared to:
• Official transcripts from each college or institution of higher learning • practice in advanced nurse educator roles within Academic, Health Care
attended (other than YSU) Delivery and Community settings.
• Three satisfactory Recommendation Reference Forms: one each from a • incorporate a variety of theories from nursing and related fields into
faculty member, an employer, and a colleague nursing practice and education roles.
• Letter of intent (300 words maximum) stating one’s professional career • analyze social issues related to Health Care Delivery Systems and nursing
goals and how graduate education in nursing will help fulfill said goals education.
• Resume or curriculum vita (including education, work and/or research
experience, publications, certifications, licenses, grants, professional Admission Requirements
affiliations, awards, honors, presentations, and/or courses taught) All nursing applicants must meet the following requirements:
Application deadline for Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) option is February 1. • Regular admission requires a cumulative undergraduate grade point aver-
The FNP option is a cohort-based program (beginning each Fall). age of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
Nurse Education
• Satisfactory completion of undergraduate courses in health assessment,
statistics, and research methods
semester hours), and one of the following options: • Current Ohio Registered Nurse license and minimum of one year
• Nurse Education option (27 semester hours) • Current CPR certification, current immunizations, drug screening, and
The breakdown of these course requirements is as follows:
• All nurse anesthetist applicants must submit an official report of Graduate
Record Examination (General Test) scores completed within the past five
COURSE TITLE S.H.
years.
NURS 6900 Professional Issues in Nursing 3
• Applicants with a cumulative grade point average of less than 3.0 (on a
NURS 6901 Nursing Science and Research 1 3 4.0 scale) must submit an official report of Graduate Record Examination
NURS 6902 Advanced Pathophysiology 3 (General Test) scores completed within the past five years.
NURS 6906 Advanced Statistics 3 • Successful/satisfactory interview is required for all MSN nursing
NURS 7002 Nursing Science and Research 2 2 applicants meeting minimum requirements.
NURS 7005 Capstone Practicum 2 • Students not meeting regular admission requirements may be
Nurse Education Opton Courses provisionally admitted. See the Graduate Catalog under Provisional
Admission.
NURS 6903 Advanced Pharmacology 3
NURS 6904 Advanced Health Assessment 3
Applicants must submit the following items to Graduate Admissions in Coffelt One, two, three and four-year programs are available in partnership with Lorain
Hall: County Community College in Elyria, Ohio and Lakeland County Community
College in Kirtland, Ohio. One-year (39 hour) programs are also available for
• Official transcripts from each college or institution of higher learning students that have completed a Bachelor of Social Work degree at the Lorain
attended (other than YSU) and Lakeland community college sites. Face-to-face courses at these location
• Three satisfactory Recommendation Reference Forms: one each from a are offered on Saturdays with other courses in online format. Students
faculty member, an employer, and a colleague should be available at additional times (18 hours per week) for field internship
• Letter of intent (300 words maximum) stating one’s professional career engagement that most frequently occurs during daytime, weekday hours.
goals and how graduate education in nursing will help fulfill said goals
• Resume or curriculum vita (including education, work and/or research Accreditation
experience, publications, certifications, licenses, grants, professional The Master of Social Work program is accredited by the Council on Social
affiliations, awards, honors, presentations, and/or courses taught) Work Education http://www.cswe.org/ . Most recent accreditation was
achieved in 2012. The program will be due for reaccreditation in 2020.
Application deadline for Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) option is February 1.
Graduates of the MSW program are eligible for a license in social work (LISW)
The FNP option is a cohort-based program (beginning each Fall).
granted by the Ohio Counselor, Social Work, and Marriage and Family Therapist
Master of Social Work

Board. Seventy-six percent of graduates who took the exam passed in 2015.
Program Director Applicants to the M.S.W. program are encouraged to review the admission
Dr. Sherri Harper Woods criteria listed below, as they exceed the minimum standards established by
the College of Graduate Studies. Meeting minimum criteria does not guarantee
3375 Cushwa Hall admission. Applicants are evaluated by the Social Work Department’s
(330) 941-3446 Graduate Admissions Committee to ensure that qualifications are evaluated
sdwoods02@ysu.edu in a manner consistent with the M.S.W. program’s requirements. Application
packets are available through the Department of Social Work or Graduate
Program Description Admissions in Coffelt Hall. Students who are admitted may enter the program
only during the fall semester of each academic year.
WELCOME! The social work profession combines knowledge skill and
compassion to address the common social challenges people encounter. The
Admission to the M.S.W. program is based on the following criteria that allow
Master of Social Work program prepares graduates for advanced social work
evaluation of the student’s potential to succeed in graduate-level social work
practice with a wide range of clients within a wide range of agency settings.
education, as well as an assessment of their ability to engage in ethical and
The MSW program's focus is on work with individuals and families. The
competent social work practice in a diverse society.
organizing framework for the M.S.W. program at Youngstown State University
is the strengths-based empowerment approach that emphasizes:
Regular Admission
• helping individuals, families, and communities recognize and utilize their In addition to the minimum College of Graduate Studies admissions require-
capacities; ments, all applicants must meet the following requirements for regular
• gain awareness of available options; admission to the Master of Social Work program:
• understand the barriers and obstacles they may face; • an undergraduate degree, preferably in a social science, from an
• reinforce their hopes and aspirations; and accredited college or university;
• integrate internal and external resources to improve the quality of their • a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above (on a 4.0 scale) in all
lives. undergraduate coursework;
• work or volunteer experience related to preparation for professional social
The purpose of the M.S.W. program is to develop competent, ethical, and
work practice;
effective professionals capable of utilizing advanced knowledge, skills, and
values to promote social justice in the delivery of social services within a • three letters of recommendation completed on official forms.
diverse society. The integration social work knowledge, values, and skills are Recommendations should include one academic source, one professional
achieved through both academic coursework and field placement experiences. source, and one additional source from either of the aforementioned;
• a professional statement reflecting how completion of the M.S.W. will
Graduates find employment the practice areas of mental health, medical social impact upon the student’s professional goals and objectives; and
work, family services, schools, substance abuse treatment, developmental • an optional personal interview and/or additional information as requested
disabilities, child welfare, the courts among others. Graduates of the Master by the program’s admission committee.
of Social Work program are eligible to apply for licensure as a Licensed Social
• For non-B.S.W. applicants, one approved social work course OR one
Worker (LSW) and a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW). Licensure
course each in the following is required: psychology, sociology, or political
is required for the majority of positions in the human services employment
science.
sector.
Provisional Admission
Program Locations Applicants with a undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 2.7 to
A full-time two-year program and part-time three- and four-year programs are 2.99 (on a 4.0 scale) may be admitted provisionally. Provisional students
available on the Youngstown campus. A one-year (39 hour) program is also must maintain a 3.0 GPA to continue in the program. Provisionally admitted
available on the main (Youngstown) campus for students that have completed students can be changed to regular when requirements for regular admission
a Bachelor of Social Work degree. Courses on the Youngstown campus are have been met.
offered on Saturdays and weekday evenings. Students should also be available
at additional times (18 hours per week) for field internship engagement that One year Program ADMISSION (39 semester hours)
most frequently occurs during daytime, weekday hours.
The One Year Program is accelerated for highly qualified graduates of the
Council on Social Work Education (C.W.S.E.) accredited Bachelor of Social
170 Master of Social Work
Work (B.S.W.) programs. The One Year Program permits students to complete Advanced content areas consist of eight courses and two advanced field
all requirements of the M.S.W. degree in 39 semester hours. The regular practicum with an emphasis on knowledge, skills, and values for advanced
program is completed in 60 semester hours. direct social work practice with individuals and families. The advanced field
practicum is designed to provide learning experiences that promote and
Applicants seeking admission to the OYP must meet all admission integrate the achievement of advanced program objectives. The advanced
requirements for the Master of Social Work program in addition to the practicum is taken in two consecutive semesters for a total of six credit hours
following: (540 clock hours).
• possess a Bachelor of Social Work degree from a C.W.S.E. accredited pro- PROGRESSION OPTIONS:
gram within six years prior to enrollment;
• have achieved a cumulative grade point average of at least a 3.0 (on a 4.0 MAIN CAMPUS: The 60 semester hour program can be completed in 2, 3 or
scale) in all undergraduate coursework; 4 years (no summer courses). Courses are offered Saturdays and weekday
evenings. Students engage in field internships throughout the 2 year option,
• have achieved A’s and B’s in all junior and senior level social work courses.
in the second and third years of the 3 year option, and the third and fourth year
Qualified students who have been convicted of misdemeanor or felony of the 4 year option. Field internships most frequently occur daytime business
offenses may be admitted to the program. However, field internship hours.
opportunities may be restricted due to agency prohibitions pertaining to the
LAKELAND and LORAIN CAMPUSES: The 60 hour program is completed in
engagement of students in agency work in possession of criminal records.
2, 3 or 4 years (no summer courses). Students enroll in two or three course
Additionally, students should be aware that state licensure in social work
per semester. Courses are offered on Saturdays and online. Field internships
may not be possible for individuals with past convictions. Students with
occur in the final two years of the program. Field internships most frequently
convictions are advised to become informed of requirements pertaining
occur daytime business hours.
to social work licensure and possible avenues of appeal as they consider
enrollment in the MSW program and the limitations prior convictions may
Course Outline: Regular Program
impose on their ability to practice the profession of social work.
COURSE TITLE S.H.
Graduate Faculty Foundation Courses
Mari L. Alschuler, Ph.D., Associate Professor SCWK 6900 Human Behavior and the Social Environment 1 3
Reflective journaling; creative arts therapies; LGBTQI issues; student veterans; SCWK 6901 Oppression and Cultural Competence 3
clinical supervision; group work; macro practice
SCWK 6902 Social Welfare Policy and Program Analysis 3
Dana Davis, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Chair SCWK 6903 Social Work Foundation Practice 1 3
Harm reduction; housing; teaching methodology SCWK 6904 Field Education 1 3
SCWK 6905 Human Behavior and the Social Environment 2 3
Meenakshi Venkataraman, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
SCWK 6906 Business Skills for Social Workers 3
Psychological, social, and spiritual aspects of adult mental illness; ancient
Indian culture; gerontology; research in pedagogy; social work evaluation; SCWK 6907 Social Work Foundation Practice 2 3
international social work research SCWK 6908 Research 3
SCWK 6909 Field Education 2 3
Sherri Harper Woods, D.M., Assistant Professor
Advanced Courses
Integrating spirituality into the therapeutic healing process; trauma-informed
care; service learning and civic engagement SCWK 7000 Advanced Direct Practice 1 3
SCWK 7002 Trauma Informed Practices in Social Work 3
Regular Program SCWK 7004 Practice Evaluation 3
Sixty semester hours of coursework are required for completion of the Master SCWK 7008 Social Work and the DSM 3
of Social Work degree. The program may be completed in two years, three SCWK 7009 Field Education 3 3
years, or four years all beginning in the fall semester of each year. Foundation SCWK 7003 Theory and Practice of Supervision 3
social work content is comprised of eight courses and two field practicums SCWK 7010 Advanced Direct Practice 2 3
with an emphasis on the following areas:
• social work values and ethics, SCWK 7013 Capstone 3
• diversity, Graduate Elective 3
• populations at risk, Total Semester Hours 60
• social and economic justice,
• human behavior in the social environment, One Year Program (39 hours)
• social welfare policy and services, PROGRAM PROGRESSION: (main, Lakeland and Lorain campuses)
• social work practice,
• research, and This program is completed in 3 consecutive semesters beginning the summer
semester. Courses are advanced social work courses combined with three
• business skills for social workers.
semesters of field practicum. Courses are offered Saturdays, weekday
The foundation field practicum is designed to provide the student with learning evenings and online. Field internship continues through the summer, fall
experiences that promote and integrate the achievement of foundation and spring semesters. The advanced field practicum is designed to provide
objectives. The foundation field practicum is taken in two consecutive learning experiences that promote and integrate the achievement of advanced
semesters for a total of six credit hours (480 clock hours). All social work program objectives.
courses are 3 semester hours.
Course Outline: One Year Program (39 SCWK 5822 Social Work Methods with Organizations and Communities 3
s.h.
hours) In-depth analysis of problem-solving strategies and skills in working with
organizations and communities. Theory and research relating to practice.
COURSE TITLE S.H. Social work purpose, functions, and values are addressed from the systems
Summer Semester perspective.
SCWK 6910 Integrated Foundation 3 Prereq.: SCWK 3736.
SCWK 7008 Social Work and the DSM 3 SCWK 5823 Cultural Diversity in Practice 3 s.h.
SCWK 6909 Field Education 2 3 Emphasis on understanding the experiences, beliefs, and inherent problems of
Fall Semester racial and ethnic minority groups. Focuses also on populations distinguished
by socioeconomic status, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, and physical
SCWK 7000 Advanced Direct Practice 1 3
or mental disability. Application of theories, differential assessment, and
SCWK 7002 Trauma Informed Practices in Social Work 3 intervention skills necessary for effective social work practice.
SCWK 7003 Theory and Practice of Supervision 3 Prereq.: SCWK 3736 or permission of instructor.
Graduate Elective 3 SCWK 6900 Human Behavior and the Social Environment 1 3 s.h.
SCWK 7009 Field Education 3 3 An overview of normal individual development throughout the life span.
Spring Semester Developmental stages, tasks, and circumstances as well as diversity in
SCWK 6906 Business Skills for Social Workers 3 individual development will be examined. The influence of biological,
psychological, and social systems on individual development throughout the
SCWK 7010 Advanced Direct Practice 2 3
life span constitutes the organizing theme for the course.
SCWK 7004 Practice Evaluation 3
SCWK 6901 Oppression and Cultural Competence 3 s.h.
Examination of the history, demographic trends, and cultures of diverse groups
SCWK 7013 Capstone 3 who have been disenfranchised based on differences that include race, gender,
Total Semester Hours 39 age, socioeconomic class, sexual orientation, religion, and ability. Emphasis
will be placed on understanding the experience of oppression among diverse
Learning Outcomes groups and the implications for social work practice.
SCWK 6902 Social Welfare Policy and Program Analysis 3 s.h.
The Master of Social Work Program at Youngstown State University is
An historical perspective on the development of social problems as well as
accredited by the Council for Social Work Education (CSWE) the leading
a critical analysis of social welfare institutions, programs, policy efforts, and
accrediting body of social work education . As a result, our Learning Outcomes
services. Attention is given to the consequences of social and economic
are dictated by the CSWE and continue to reflect the most up-to-date
injustice and the effects that policy initiatives have upon vulnerable
standards for social work education. These Learning Outcomes focus on the
populations.
mastery of ten core competencies set by CSWE and reflect specific knowledge,
values, skills, and resulting practice behaviors which guide assessment of SCWK 6903 Social Work Foundation Practice 1 3 s.h.
student achievement. A foundation methods course based on an advanced generalist social work
practice perspective. This course demonstrates application of the problem-
Coursework contained in the MSW curriculum contributes to student solving process or the planned change process in the context of the strengths
achievement of these competencies. Foundation practice behaviors and perspective. Attention will be placed on planning interventions with diverse
advanced practice behaviors serve to provide a means to evaluate the extent individuals, families, and small groups.
to which these competencies have been met by students at the foundation
SCWK 6904 Field Education 1 3 s.h.
and advanced practice levels of graduate social work education. These
Professionally supervised practice in approved community agencies. Focus
competencies are evaluated through the classroom and student engagement
will be on increasing the student's analytic skills and repertoire of intervention
in social work field internships.
modalities. The course is based on foundation coursework that emphasizes
Learning Outcomes (Competencies): advanced generalist practice while promoting a strengths-based approach.
Concurrent: SCWK 6903.
1. Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior SCWK 6905 Human Behavior and the Social Environment 2 3 s.h.
2. Engage diversity and difference in practice An overview of theories and knowledge of the behavior of groups,
3. Advance human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice organizations, and communities as well as the impact of these systems
4. Engage in practice-informed research and research-informed practice on individual behavior. Special emphasis is given to understanding the
influence of mesosystems and macrosystems on social service organizations.
5. Engage in policy practice
Empowerment-based policies are explored.
6. Engage with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities Prereq.: SCWK 6900.
7. Assess individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities
SCWK 6906 Business Skills for Social Workers 3 s.h.
8. Intervene with individuals, families, groups, organizations and Overview of the principles, concepts, and terminology related to social work
communities business practice. Topics include time management, financially responsible
9. Evaluate (practice with) individuals, families, groups, organizations and practice, managed care issues, organizational efficiency and effectiveness,
communities outcome measurements, performance evaluation, marketing for nonprofit
organizations, community building and collaborative efforts. State-of-the-art
Graduate Courses technology will be reviewed.
Prereq.: SCWK 6900.
SCWK 5820 Social Policy 3 s.h.
Review of the programs, structure, and functions of social services including
historical development and social, political, and economic issues. Application
of scientific method to analyze and develop social work policies designed to
achieve social work goals and purposes.
Prereq.: SCWK 2641, POL 1560.
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SCWK 6907 Social Work Foundation Practice 2 3 s.h. SCWK 7007 Social Work in Child and Family Settings 3 s.h.
A foundation methods course based on an advanced generalist social work This course examines social work in mental health settings through critical
practice perspective. This course demonstrates application of the problem- analysis of policy, specific human behavior content, and research. Students
solving process or planned change process in the context of the strengths will critique practice interventions, program design, and service strategies
perspective. Attention will be placed on planning interventions with diverse specific to social work practice in mental health settings.
organizations and communities.
SCWK 7008 Social Work and the DSM 3 s.h.
Prereq.: SCWK 6903.
This course examines social work in mental health and chemical dependency
SCWK 6908 Research 3 s.h. with an emphasis on the DSM and ICD. Application of assessment is through a
A review of the scientific method, quantitative and qualitative research bio-psycho-social-spiritual perspective with a focus on current practices.
strategies, and related concepts. Principles of conceptualization, research
design, sampling, instrumentation, descriptive and inferential data analysis,
A continuation of SCWK 7000 Advanced Direct Practice I. In addition to
scientific report writing, and the significance of research for social work
developing practice methods that integrate a strengths-based empowerment
practice will be emphasized. Attention will be placed on developing strengths-
approach with individuals, this course incorporates theoretical frameworks
based performance indicators.
and constructs from empowerment theory, the ecological perspective,
Prereq.: SCWK 6900.
solution-focused practice, the feminist perspective, person-centered practice,
SCWK 6909 Field Education 2 3 s.h. and other relevant, brief practice approaches.
Professionally supervised practice in approved community agencies. Focus Prereq.: SCWK 7000.
will be on increasing both the student's analytic skills and repertoire of
SCWK 7010 Advanced Direct Practice 2 3 s.h.
intervention modalities. The course is based on foundation coursework that
Advanced field education placement. Students participate in planned
emphasizes advanced generalist practice while promoting a strengths-based
experiences that integrate theoretical knowledge, social work practice skills,
approach.
and social work ethics and values in direct or macro practice settings.
Concurrent: SCWK 6907.
Theoretical frameworks address micro and macro concerns respectively by
SCWK 6910 Integrated Foundation 3 s.h. emphasizing empowerment, individual strengths, solution- focused practice,
An advanced course that emphasizes social work values, ethical dilemmas/ community building, collaboration and organizational structures.
implications, and the development of practice methods that integrate a Concurrent: SCWK 7010.
strengths-based empowerment approach with individuals, families, and
groups.
This course provides opportunities for students to synthesize and integrate
Prereq.: SCWK 6907.
previous coursework from their social work education. Theoretical and
SCWK 7000 Advanced Direct Practice 1 3 s.h. experiential assignments are utilized to assist students with increased self-
The development of adversities experienced by individuals from conception awareness and to prepare them for the transition from college to advanced
through adulthood. The course employs a multisystems ecological perspective professional social work practice that emphasizes the strengths-based
in discussing risk conditions, stressful life events, and the interplay of risk and approach.
protective factors that appear to be common to many childhood disorders and Concurrent: SCWK 7012.
problems.
SCWK 7013 Capstone 3 s.h.
Prereq.: SCWK 6901.
Advanced seminar on selected topics in social work theory, methods, and
SCWK 7002 Trauma Informed Practices in Social Work 3 s.h. research. May be repeated with different topics.
Students will learn about trauma in a way that is relevant to clinical work
SCWK 7014 Selected Topics in Social Work 3 s.h.
through a bio-psycho-social-spiritual lens. The course will assist students in
Certificate in Aging Studies

developing beginning trauma competency in clinical social work practice by
introducing students to the core concepts (general theory and foundational
knowledge), informing evidence-based assessment and treatment for trauma-
informed care. Strength-based and empowerment practices will be highlighted Department of Sociology, Anthropology
and Gerontology
along with a focus on the identification of protective and promotive factors
that foster resiliency and post-traumatic growth.
Prereq.: SCWK 7008 or concurrent. Daniel J. Van Dussen, Ph.D.
SCWK 7003 Theory and Practice of Supervision 3 s.h.
440 DeBartolo Hall
Explores advanced techniques for evaluating systems of all sizes. Methods
and strategies for conducting program evaluation and single system research
(330) 941-1683
will be emphasized. Special emphasis will be placed on developing strengths-
based performance indicators. djvandussen@ysu.edu
Prereq.: SCWK 6908.
SCWK 7004 Practice Evaluation 3 s.h. Certificate Description
This course examines social work with the elderly through critical analysis of The curriculum is designed from an interdisciplinary perspective of
policy, specific human behavior content, and research. Students will critique gerontology with a focus on epidemiology and health. This program will
practice interventions, program design, and service strategies specific to provide students with advanced education in issues facing older adults, their
social work practice in settings for the aged. families and provide an in depth knowledge of the policies which impact aging
SCWK 7006 Social Work in Aging 3 s.h. and our population. The program consists of 18 semester hours, which may be
This course examines social work in child and family settings through critical completed in two semesters of full-time coursework or part time.
analysis of policy, specific human behavior content, and research. Students
will critique practice interventions, program design, and service strategies Admission Requirements
specific to social work practice in child and family settings.
Applicants for this graduate certificate must meet the requirements for
admission to the College of Graduate Studies at YSU.
COURSE TITLE S.H. Track II: Museum Studies

SOC 6905 Social Gerontology 3 HIST 6941 American Material Culture
GERO 6915 Service Delivery Aging Policy 3 HIST 6942 Applied History
GERO 6906 Perspectives in Gerontology 3 HIST 6943 Practicum in Applied History
GERO 6960 Epidemiology of Aging 3 HIST 6944 Applied History Internship
GERO 6998 Anatomy and Physiology of Aging 3 HIST 6955 Museum Curation and Interpretation 1
Gerontology Elective 3 HIST 6956 Museum Curation and Interpretation 2
Total Semester Hours 18 Track III: Applied History Sequence
Notes: HIST 6940 Oral History
Students will be required to take one elective (3 semester hours). We will HIST 6941 American Material Culture
schedule at least one selected topics elective class per academic year. This HIST 6942 Applied History
gives students the opportunity to plan when they want to take this course HIST 6944 Applied History Internship
based upon their professional goals. HIST 6946 Historical Editing
Proposed Sequencing of Courses for Full-Time Students: Total Semester Hours 18
Year 1
Fall S.H.
Learning Outcomes:
Students will demonstrate the ability to translate traditional historical
GERO 6960 Epidemiology of Aging 3
scholarship into media meant primarily for non-academic audiences
GERO 6906 Perspectives in Gerontology 3
GERO 6915

Service Delivery Aging Policy
Semester Hours
3
9
Certificate in Biological Sciences
Spring Department of Biological Sciences
GERO 6998 Anatomy and Physiology of Aging 3
Dr. Mark Womble, Graduate Program Director
GERO 7094 Selected Topics 3 4063 Ward Beecher Science Hall
SOC 6905 Social Gerontology 3 (330) 941-4727
Semester Hours 9 mdwomble@ysu.edu

Certificate Description
Certificate in Applied History The Graduate Certificate in Biological Sciences provides CCP high school
teachers who teach General Biology courses for college credit the required 18
credit hours of graduate-level Biology content courses.
Department of History
Dr. Donna M. DeBlasio, Certificate Director Admission Requirements
537 DeBartolo Hall • A previously obtained undergraduate degree from an accredited college or
(330) 941-3453 university, with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.7.
dmdeblasio@ysu.edu • Must be a licensed science teacher.
• Have an undergraduate degree that included a minimum total of 20 credit
Certificate Description hours in Biology, Chemistry, and/or Physics.
The certificate in applied history is designed both to give students a grounding • Submission of two (2) letters of recommendation.
in American history and historical research at the graduate level and to
introduce them to ideas and techniques useful in the field. Students earning
the certificate may find work with state or local preservation groups, museums,
Certificate Requirements
or government agencies. Students choose from among three possible tracks The Certificate requires the completion of at least 18 credit hours of Biology
described below. graduate courses. At least 9 credit hours of this coursework must be at the
6900 level. All courses must be graded and all course grades must be at the A
Admission Requirements or B level.
Applicants for this graduate certificate must meet the requirements for Students should consult with the departmental Graduate Director to decide
admission to the College of Graduate Studies at YSU. which Biology courses best meet his/her educational goals and to devise a
curricular plan for completion of the Certificate program.
COURSE TITLE S.H.
Select one of the following tracks:
Track I: History Preservation
18
Certificate in Economics
HIST 5806 American Architectural History 1 Department of Economics
HIST 5807 American Architectural History 2 Dr. Tod Porter, Chair
HIST 5810 Conservation of the Historic Built Environment 303 DeBartolo Hall
HIST 6942 Applied History (330) 941-3428 (http://catalog.ysu.edu/graduate/graduate-programs/
HIST 6943 Practicum in Applied History certificate-economics/tel:(330)%20941-3428)
tsporter@ysu.edu
HIST 6944 Applied History Internship
174 Certificate in English
CERTIFICATE DESCRIPTION ENGL 6916 Nineteenth-Century British Studies

This is a six-course certificate (18 semester hours) designed for high school ENGL 6917 Nineteenth-Century American Studies
teachers who wish to participate in the College Credit Plus program and teach ENGL 6919 Studies in Young Adult Literature
principles of economics. ENGL 6920 Twentieth-Century British Studies
ENGL 6923 Working Class Literature
Admission Requirements ENGL 6935 Studies in Romanticism
Prior to starting the program students must have taken one of the following ENGL 6963 Perspectives in Multicultural Studies
courses: ENGL 6968 Studies in Literary Form
ENGL 6975 English Education Seminar
COURSE TITLE S.H.
MATH 1552 Applied Mathematics for Management 4
MATH 1570 Applied Calculus 1 4 Total Semester Hours 18
MATH 1571 Calculus 1 4
Certificate in Enterprise Resource
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
COURSE TITLE S.H.
Planning
ECON 6912
ECON 6922
Microeconomic Theory
Macroeconomic Theory
3
3
Department of Management
Dr.Mohan Eunni, Chair
ECON 6939 The Economics of Financial Markets and Institutions 3
3379 Williamson Hall
ECON 6945 Public Finance 3 (330) 941-7180
Two 3-hour courses at the 6900 or 5800 level (the 5800-level classes must 6 rveunni@ysu.edu (rrkasuganti@ysu.edu)
be taken as a graduate student)
Total Semester Hours 18 Certificate Description
This four-course certificate (8 semester hours) is designed to meet the needs
Students must pass ECON 6912, Microeconomic Theory, and ECON 6922, of current M.B.A. students and M.B.A. graduates interested in enhancing their
Macroeconomic Theory, with a grade of "B" or better prior to teaching effectiveness in organizations using Enterprise Resource Planning software,
ECON 2610, Principles 1: Microeconomics, or ECON 2630, Principles 2: which is increasingly prevalent in today’s business organizations. Students
Macroeconomics. will have intensive hands-on experience with SAP-ERP software. The program
covers topics such as ERP software evaluation and selection, materials
Certificate in English management, configuration, and supply chain management. The overall goal
of this certificate is to enable students (both current and future managers)
Department of English in all areas of a business organization to be effective users of integrated

ERP software and to be effective participants in managing the evaluation,
Dr. Lucas Hardy, Graduate Director installation, and use of ERP software.
240 DeBartolo Hall
330-941-3420
lhardy01@ysu.edu
Certificate Description admission to the College of Graduate Studies at YSU.
This is a six-course certificate (18 semester hours) specifically targeted at

teachers in the College in High School program. It responds directly to the
state's demand for training College in High School teachers and to YSU's COURSE TITLE S.H.
recent scholarship program for such teachers. MGT 6947 Managing Information & Technology 2
MGT 6944 Managing Business Processes 2
Admission Requirements MGT 6945 Business Process Integration 2
Applicants for this graduate certificate must meet the requirements for MGT 6946 Supply Chain Management 2
admission to the College of Graduate Studies at YSU. Non-business graduate students and area professionals with non-
business degrees must complete 5 s.h. of M.B.A. courses (MGT 6930,
Certificate Requirements MKTG 6943, and ACCT/FIN 6902) in addition to the 8 s.h. required for the
COURSE TITLE S.H. certificate (total of 13 s.h.).
ENGL 6906 Teaching of Literature 3 Total Semester Hours 8
ENGL 6907 Teaching of Writing 3
ENGL 6922 Twentieth-Century American 3 Certificate in Environmental Studies
ENGL 6915 Early American Studies 3
or ENGL 6917 Nineteenth-Century American Studies Department of Geological and
Select two of the following:
ENGL 6911 The Medieval World
6
Environmental Sciences
Dr. Felicia Armstrong
ENGL 6912 Sixteenth- and 17th-Century British Studies
2080 Moser Hall
ENGL 6913 Shakespeare and Renaissance Drama (330) 941-1385
ENGL 6914 Restoration and 18th-Century British Studies fparmstrong@ysu.edu
Certificate Description ENST 5830 Risk Assessment

This sequence of 15 semester hours is designed to meet the needs of students ENST 6910 Environmental Management Systems Standards (ISO
and working professionals preparing for leadership roles in environmental 14001)
science or management. The graduate certificate is focused in two tracks, with ENST 6930 Risk Management
specialization in risk management and industrial/institutional management. Total Semester Hours 15
This program is especially useful for careers with:
• regulatory agencies, Certificate in Health Care

• industries seeking compliance with environmental regulations or focusing
on environmental management systems, Management
• research facilities, and
• consulting firms providing state-of-the-art assessment, management, and Department of Health and Human
remediation.
Services
The program will also prepare the student to continue graduate studies leading Dr. Joseph Lyons
to higher degrees. 1086 Cushwa Hall
(330) 941-3658
Admission Requirements jplyons@ysu.edu
Applicants for this graduate certificate must meet the requirements for Certificate Description
The health care management graduate certificate is a collaborative program
Undergraduate courses will not qualify for the certificate, but the following may between The Bitonte College of Health and Human Services and the Warren
be suggested for preparation for courses above: P. Williamson, Jr. College of Business Administration. The sequence of 18
semester hours is designed to meet the needs of students and working
COURSE TITLE S.H. professionals preparing for leadership roles in health care management. The
AHLT 4831 Industrial Hygiene 3 certificate consists of six semester hours of business tool courses and twelve
semester hours of health care management courses.
CHEM 3764 Chemical Toxicology 3
Certificate Requirements Learning Outcomes:

To receive a certificate in environmental studies, all students must complete The student will demonstrate skills to access and integrate important
15 semester hours of credit from coursework listed below. A grade point facts,concepts, principles, and theories in the field of management when
average of 3.0 or above must be achieved for all 15 semester hours of credit. developing solutions to problems.
Risk Management Track Admission requirements

COURSE TITLE S.H.
Core courses (taken by certificate candidates in both tracks) ments, applicants must complete the following undergraduate courses or their
ENST 6900 Advanced Environmental Studies 3 equivalent:
ENST 6901 Sources of Contamination 3
COURSE TITLE S.H.
Risk Management Track
Research Methodology
ENST 6930 Risk Management 3
Statistics
ENST 6931 Ecological Risk Assessment 3
ACCT 2602 Financial Accounting 3
AHLT 4810 Management Skills for Health Professionals 3
AHLT 5807 Epidemiology
OR
BIOL 5806 Field Ecology
MGT 3725 Fundamentals of Management 3
BIOL 6996 Topics in Ecology
CHEM 6941 Advanced Organic Chemistry 1 Students should complete any undergraduate deficiency coursework before
ENST 5830 Risk Assessment completion of the third semester of graduate work and must complete it prior
Total Semester Hours 15 to enrolling in related graduate-level courses. Also, students must submit
three letters of reference:
Industrial/Institutional Management Track • one from a faculty member,
COURSE TITLE S.H.
• one from an employer, and
Core courses (taken by certificate candidates in both tracks)
• one from another source, or
ENST 6900 Advanced Environmental Studies 3
• two from faculty members and one from another source.
ENST 6901 Sources of Contamination 3
Industrial/Institutional Management Track Regular admission requires a cumulative undergraduate grade point average
ENST 6920 Environmental Compliance 3 of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
ENST 6921 Industry/Institutional Management for the 3
Environmental Professional Certificate Requirements
Select one of the following: 3 COURSE TITLE S.H.
ENGR 6925 Applied Environmental Management Must complete at least 6 hours from the following: 6
ENST 5800 Environmental Impact Assessment CJFS 6942 Research and Statistics in Health and Human Services
176 Certificate in Instructional Communication
And one of the two MGT groups below:

FIN 6923 Corporate Financial Management
Certificate in Literature for Children
FIN 6902 Financial Accounting and Finance for Decision Making and Young Adults
Both 6923 & 6902 Together
or Department of English
MGT 6941 Managing Organizational Talent Dr. Lucas Hardy, Graduate Director
MGT 6930 Managing and Leading in Organizations 240 DeBartolo Hall
Both 6941 & 6930 Together 330-941-3420
lhardy01@ysu.edu
Must complete 9 semester hours of the following: 9
HHS 6918 Program Planning and Evaluation
HHS 6922 Planning and Fiscal Management
This four-course certificate (12 semester hours total) is designed to increase
HHS 6959 Foundation and Planning students’ knowledge of children’s and young adult literature while helping
HHS 6960 Implementation and Evaluation them achieve certain career goals. For students who intend to pursue doctoral
Must complete 3 semester hours of the following: 3 work, concentrated study in children’s and young adult literature will help to
prepare them to specialize in these fields at the doctoral level. For those who
HHS 6949 Community Health Practice
teach at the elementary, middle school, and high school levels, such study
HHS 6953 Health Behavior
will enhance their teaching careers by increasing their knowledge of literature
HHS 6958 Health Services Issues for young people and helping satisfy certain professional development
Total Semester Hours 18 requirements of local school districts. For prospective or practicing librarians,
the certificate will provide further expertise in establishing and maintaining
Certificate in Instructional library collections for young readers. Depending upon course rotation,
students may finish the certificate within one year.
Communication Admission Requirements

Department of Communication To be eligible for the graduate certificate in literature for children and young
adults, students need not have an undergraduate degree in English, but they
Dr. Rebecca M.L. Curnalia
must have a B.A. or B.S. degree and meet the requirements for admission to
2023 Bliss Hall the College of Graduate Studies at YSU. Certificate courses must be completed
(330) 475-9295 with a GPA of at least 3.0.
rmcurnalia@ysu.edu (jplyons@ysu.edu)
Certificate Description COURSE TITLE S.H.
This 18-semester hour, six-course certificate is designed for people who have ENGL 6918 Studies in Children's Literature 3
earned, or are in the process of earning, a Master's Degree who also need
ENGL 6919 Studies in Young Adult Literature 3
focused
coursework to teach college-level communication courses. ENGL 6927 Historical Survey of Literature for Young People 3
Complete one course from the following, if the topic relates to children's or 3
Admission Requirements young adult literature, with premission of the certificate director:
admission to the College of Graduate Studies at YSU. ENGL 6918 Studies in Children's Literature (may be repeated with
a different topic)
Certificate Requirements ENGL 6919 Studies in Young Adult Literature (may be repeated

with a different topic)
COURSE TITLE S.H. ENGL 6975 English Education Seminar
CMST 6945 Communication for the Classroom Teacher 3 ENGL 6976 Studies in English Education
CMST 6980 Applied Research Methods 3 ENGL 6990 Special Topics
CMST 6950 Computer Mediated Communication Research 3 ENGL 6969 Writing the Youth Novel
CMST 5860 Persuasion and New Media 3 Or students may elect to take one course in a related discipline (e.g.,
Choose two of the following 6 psychology, history, education, art) when content is appropriate, with
CMST 5898 Seminar permission of the certificate director.
CMST 5852 Conflict Management and Negotiation Total Semester Hours 12
CMST 6953 Group Dynamics: Theory and Research
CMST 6957 Organizational Communication Research Certificate in Mathematics
CMST 6991 Communication Problems: Independent Study
Total Semester Hours 18 Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Dr. Thomas Wakefield
618 Lincoln Building
(330) 941-1395
tpwakefield@ysu.edu
Certificate Description have a B.A. or B.S. degree and meet the requirements for admission to the
College of Graduate Studies at YSU.
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics, responding to state
requirements that College in High School mathematics teachers, adjunct
faculty at colleges, and faculty at community colleges obtain at least 18
semester hours of mathematics at the graduate level, offers a Graduate COURSE TITLE S.H.
Certificate in Mathematics. The certificate is an attractive option for
Required Courses
recognizing those looking to improve their credentials and teach College
in High School courses. In addition to teachers looking to strengthen their ENGL 6943 Technical Communication 3
credentials and background in mathematics, the certificate is a viable option ENGL 6944 Document Design and Production 3
for students who seek to strengthen their mathematical background before Select two courses from Group A or one course from each Group: 6
pursuing graduate study in mathematically-intense disciplines such as Group A
economics and finance. The educational objectives of this additional option
ENGL 6945 Theory of Professional and Technical Communication
within the program are to strengthen the mathematical background and
preparation of secondary mathematics educators who teach approved college- ENGL 6949 Professional and Technical Editing
level mathematics courses in their high schools and to provide students a ENGL 6953 Publications Issues and Management
means to strengthen their graduate mathematical background without having ENGL 6992 Professional Communication
to complete a graduate degree in mathematics. Group B
ENGL 6950 Sociolinguistics
The admission standards for the Graduate Certificate in Mathematics are the ENGL 6993 Discourse Theory
following:
• The minimum admission standards of the College of Graduate Studies.
Although ENGL 6998 Professional Writing Internship does not count toward
• An undergraduate cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 in all
the 12 semester hour requirement for the certificate, students are strongly
undergraduate mathematics and statistics courses.
urged to take this course or seek equivalent professional experience.
• A completed sequence in standard calculus including multivariable
calculus.
Certificate in Teaching English
Certificate Requirements to Speakers of Other Languages
The GCM requires 6 courses (18 semester hours) selected from our rotation
of graduate course offerings in mathematics and statistics and completed (TESOL)
with a 3.0 GPA. At least 12 of the hours of the certificate must be completed
at the 6900-level. The student, in consultation with the Graduate Executive Department of English
Committee, will submit a curricular plan for the certificate by deciding
Dr. Lucas Hardy, Graduate Director
which mathematics and/or statistics graduate courses best meet his/her
240 DeBartolo Hall
educational goals. Course substitutions must be approved by the Graduate
330-941-3420
Executive Committee within the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
lhardy01@ysu.edu
Certificate in Professional and Certificate Description

Technical Writing This four-course sequence (12 semester hours) is valuable for anyone who
wishes to gain more knowledge of second/foreign language learning. It is also
useful as a springboard to further graduate work in the field. It is designed to
Department of English meet the needs of:
• K–12 language arts instructors who want more information but not
240 DeBartolo Hall
necessarily state endorsement;
330-941-3420
lhardy01@ysu.edu • writing instructors at two-year colleges; and
• students who would like to enter doctorate programs in applied linguistics,
Certificate Description English as a second language, or second language acquisition.
This four-course certificate (12 semester hours) is designed to meet the needs
Students gain an understanding of issues of language acquisition and
of students preparing for careers as:
language pedagogy.
• technical writers and editors;
• company news and information directors; Admission Requirements
• or grant and proposal writers for schools, hospitals, nonprofit To be eligible for the graduate certificate in the teaching of English to speakers
organizations, and fine and performing arts groups. of other languages, students need not have an undergraduate degree in
English or linguistics but must have a B.A. or B.S. and meet requirements for
Frequency of course offerings allows most students to finish the certificate admission to the College of Graduate Studies at YSU.
within four semesters.
Admission Requirements Students who have not taken an introductory linguistics course at
To be eligible for the Professional and Technical Writing graduate certificate, the undergraduate level will be expected to do extra reading to get an
students need not have an undergraduate degree in English, but they must understanding of basic terms. The department’s advanced linguistics course
178 Certificate in the Teaching of Literature
(ENGL 6955 Advanced Linguistics) may also serve to provide background.

Students should see an advisor for the TESOL certificate program. Certificate in Teaching of Writing
Students must complete the following four courses: Department of English
COURSE TITLE S.H.
240 DeBartolo Hall
ENGL 6950 Sociolinguistics 3
330-941-3420
ENGL 6951 Language Acquisition 3 lhardy01@ysu.edu
ENGL 6956 TESOL Methods 3
ENGL 6958 English Grammar 3 Certificate Description
Total Semester Hours 12 This four-course certificate (12 semester hours) is valuable as an
enhancement for employment as a writing instructor and also as a
Certificate in the Teaching of springboard to further graduate work in the field. It is designed to meet the
needs of K–12 language arts teachers; writing instructors at two-year colleges;
Literature and YSU graduate students who would like to enter doctorate programs in
rhetoric and composition. Students gain understanding of issues in the field of
rhetoric and composition, such as:
Department of English • current writing pedagogy,
240 DeBartolo Hall • assessment of writing,
330-941-3420 • language theory,
lhardy01@ysu.edu • language varieties,
• multicultural literacies,
Certificate Description • electronic literacies, and
This is a four-course certificate (12 semester hours) that will be valuable • teaching strategies incorporating electronic media.
for teachers of literature at junior high schools, high schools, and two-year
colleges. It would also be useful as a springboard to further graduate study in Frequency of course offerings allows most students to finish the certificate in
literature. This certificate would allow those teaching literature or interested two to three semesters.
in teaching literature a focus within the MA in English or a stand-alone
foundation in the subject.
Admission Requirements To be eligible for the graduate certificate in teaching of writing, students
need not have an undergraduate degree in English but must have a B.A. or
To be eligible for the graduate certificate in teaching of writing, students B.S. degree and meet requirements for admission to the College of Graduate
need not have an undergraduate degree in English but must have a B.A. or Studies at YSU.
B.S. degree and meet requirements for admission to the College of Graduate
Studies at YSU.
Certificate Requirements COURSE
ENGL 6901
TITLE
Methods of Composition Research
S.H.
3
COURSE TITLE S.H.
ENGL 6907 Teaching of Writing 3
Required Courses
ENGL 6906 Teaching of Literature 3
ENGL 6900 Methods of Literary Research
ENGL 6902 Literary Thought 3
Students must take one course from two of the following three areas: 6
ENGL 6943 Technical Communication
British Literature
ENGL 6956 TESOL Methods
ENGL 6911 The Medieval World 1
ENGL 6912 Sixteenth- and 17th-Century British Studies
ENGL 6913 Shakespeare and Renaissance Drama
ENGL 6950 Sociolinguistics
ENGL 6914 Restoration and 18th-Century British Studies
ENGL 6916 Nineteenth-Century British Studies
ENGL 6993 Discourse Theory
ENGL 6920 Twentieth-Century British Studies
ENGL 6935 Studies in Romanticism
American Literature 1
If topic applied to rhetoric and composition.
ENGL 6917
ENGL 6922
Nineteenth-Century American Studies
Twentieth-Century American
Certificate in Nurse Education
ENGL 6923 Working Class Literature
Department of Nursing
Multicultural Literature
Dr. Valerie O’Dell, Certificate Director
ENGL 6963 Perspectives in Multicultural Studies 3132 Cushwa Hall
Total Semester Hours 12 (330) 941-2177
vmodell@ysu.edu
Certificate Description For educators at middle and high school levels, this program will enhance
their teaching careers by increasing their knowledge about working-class
The five-course (16 – 18 s.h.) nurse education certificate is designed to
culture, issues, and pedagogy while satisfying certain professional develop-
prepare the post-masters prepared nurse with opportunities to further
ment requirements of local school districts. Frequency of course offerings
their education and develop and refine new skills that will enhance their
allows most students to finish the certificate within one year.
professional development as nurse educators.
The certificate nurse educator program is not a degree program. This program Admission Requirements
is designed to enhance the professional development of registered nurses by
providing education and training that prepares them for nurse educator roles
and teaching positions in academic and service settings. At the completion
of this certificate program, the student would be eligible to sit for the National
League for Nursing Certified Nurse Educator examination. Certificate Requirements
Admission Requirements Certificate Requirements
COURSE TITLE S.H.
• MSN degree in Nursing from an accredited college/university
AMER 5850 Class and Culture 3
• Official transcript from each college or university attended (except YSU)
AMER 6910 Introduction to Working-Class Studies 3
• Overall grade point average of 3.0 in graduate work
AMER 6970 Teaching Working-Class Studies 3
• Current Ohio Registered Nurse licensure or eligibility for Ohio licensure as
ENGL 6923 Working Class Literature 3
a registered nurse
HIST 6939 Labor in US History 3
• Current CPR certification and current immunization
HIST 6945 Interpretation and Preservation of the Industrial Built 3
• Personal statement describing career goals
Environment
• Three letters of reference: one each from a faculty member, an employer,
MGT 5845 Work in America 3
and a colleague
• Computer competency that includes word processing skills and the ability Students may also petition to have one relevant topics course in English,
to communicate electronically history, or management count toward the certificate. Students may complete
• Letter of intent (300 words) maximum stating one’s professional career the certificate as a stand-alone program or in conjunction with a master’s
goals and how graduate education in nursing will help fulfill said goals degree in American studies, business, English, historic preservation, or history.
Students taking the certificate as part of a master’s program may count two
Certificate Requirements of the four certificate courses toward the master’s degree. To complete the
certificate, the remaining two courses must be taken as additional credits.
The Nurse Education Certificate Program consists of 16-18 semester hours.
Educational Licensure
The curriculum is designed to prepare students to implement the nurse
educator role in a variety of settings. Students will develop competencies in
program and curriculum design, implementation, instructional methods, and
evaluation methods for diverse populations in a variety of settings. Counseling, School Psychology and
Students are provided an opportunity to synthesize learning and function in Educational Leadership
the roles of a nurse educator by completing a required capstone practicum of
Dr. Charles Vergon
3-5 semester hours.
4103 Beeghly Hall
(330) 941-1574
COURSE TITLE S.H.
cbvergon@ysu.edu
NURS 7018 Nursing Curriculum Design 3
NURS 7019
NURS 7020
Nursing Instructional Methods
Evaluation in Nursing Education
3
3
Post-master’s Licensure Requirements
Candidates for Ohio administrative license must have completed the 30
NURS 7021 Nurse Educator Role 4
semester hours for the M.S. in Education degree in Educational Administration
NURS 7022 Nurse Educator Role Practicum 3-5 as required by YSU or its equivalent as evaluated by the Department of
Total Semester Hours 16-18 Educational Foundations, Research, Technology, and Leadership.
Principal License (OHIO) (6 semester hours)

Certificate in Working-Class Studies Elementary Principal License Grades PK-6
Timothy Francisco, Certificate Director
Middle School License Grades 4-9
DeBartolo Hall 216
Secondary Principal License Grades 5-12
(330) 941-3425
The licensure course work is entirely clinical in nature, consisting of two
tfrancisco@ysu.edu (sllinkon@ysu.edu) courses comprising 6 semester hours. The courses are designed to afford
candidates the opportunity to apply the content knowledge from their course
This four-course certificate (12 semester hours) is designed to provide work and practice the skills necessary to effective leadership. Across the
students with an interdisciplinary overview of the history and political and two courses, candidates observe and then carry out a range of administrative
cultural meanings of working-class life. Program emphasis is on concepts responsibilities including analyzing student performance, carrying out clinical
of class, work, and identity, as well as strategies from multiple disciplines for supervision of teaching staff, writing a staff improvement plant, designing a
gaining insight into working-class culture. For graduate students and working HQ staff development program, creating a master schedule, participating in
professionals, this program will provide an in-depth look at local history, local teacher hiring processes, administering student discipline, conducting school
working-class culture, and the lives and experiences of local working people. safety drills, and coordinating special education meetings ad functions, among
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others. In addition, in the second clinical practice candidates design and passing score on the state prescribed administrative licensure examination
implement an Integrated School Improvement Project addressing a real need required for the license.
in their school setting. Candidates and faculty participate in an interactive
on-line clinical learning community spanning diverse and geographically Superintendent License (OHIO)
dispersed clinical sites. Candidates must hold an administrative certificate or license issued upon
the recommendation of YSU or the equivalent thereof as evaluated by
COURSE TITLE S.H.
the Department of Educational Foundations, Research, Technology, and
EDAD 6975 Introduction to Administration Clinical Experience 3 Leadership at YSU, complete the following course sequence, and meet any
EDAD 7022 Field Experience (Elementary 7022E; Middle 7022M; or 3 other Ohio State Department of Education requirements.
Secondary 7022S)
This model shifts the leadership focus from the micro (school site) to the
macro (school systems) level and familiarizes prospective superintendents
with systems knowledge and perspective on leadership in areas from
Candidates must hold or qualify for a valid teacher certificate/license at the
educational governance to human resource administration to technology and
same level as the administrative license being sought; and have two years of
facilities.
successful teaching under a professional teaching license at the same level
as the administrative license being sought. In addition, candidates must have
COURSE TITLE S.H.
a passing score on the state-prescribed administrative licensure exam for the
principalship. EDAD 7024 Collective Bargaining and Systems Issues in Human 3
Administrative Specialist License EDAD 7025 Educational Governance: Advanced Law and Policy 3
Seminar
Administrative Specialist License in Curriculum, Instruction, and
EDAD 7026 Technology and Facilities for Learning Organizations 3
Professional Development
Master’s degree in educational administration, plus 18 hours of course work EDAD 7035 The Superintendency and Evolving Ways of Looking at 3
from the following list, which must include EDAD 7040 Clinical Practice for the Leadership
Administrative Specialist: EDAD 7050 Clinical Experience: Superintendency 3
COURSE TITLE S.H.
PRINCIPAL CERTIFICATE K-12 (Pennsylvania)
TCED 6934 Assessment and Accountability 3
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree from an accredited program. The
TCED 6936 Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction to Improve 3 professional education program provides evidence that School Principal
Learning certification candidates demonstrate knowledge of and competence in
SPED 6900 Issues, Trends & Foundations in Special Education 3 working in the elementary and secondary public school settings, including
SPED 7077 Leadership in Special Education 3 completion of the 33 semester hours listed below, many of which are included
in the typical master’s degree in educational administration. They must also
provide an official score report indicating:
Improvement
EDAD 7018 School Discipline and Student Support Services: 3 • a score of at least 143 on Praxis II Specialty Test #0411 in Educational
Policies, Programs, and Prevention Strategies Leadership: Administration and Supervision; or
EDAD 7040 Clinical Practice for the Administrative Specialist 3 • a 163 score on Praxis Specialty Test #6011 in School Leadership
Licensure Assessment (SLLA); and
Or a Master's degree in curriculum at YSU, plus coursework as follows:
• satisfy any other Pennsylvania Department of Education Requirements,
plus:
COURSE TITLE S.H.
EDAD 6915 Learning, Teaching, and Instructional Leadership 3 Completion of 33 s.h. below (to extent not already taken as part of a master’s
EDAD 6947 School Building Leadership: Models and Processes 3 degree program):
EDAD 6949 Legal and Ethical Issues in Public Administration 3
COURSE TITLE S.H.
EDAD 6915 Learning, Teaching, and Instructional Leadership 3
EDAD 6954 Educational Marketing and Community Relationships 3
EDAD 6931 Leadership in Educational Organizations: Theory to 3
EDAD 6955 Professional Development and Human Resources 3
Best Practices
EDAD 6975 Introduction to Administration Clinical Experience 3
EDAD 6947 School Building Leadership: Models and Processes 3
Improvement
EDAD 7018 School Discipline and Student Support Services: 3
Policies, Programs, and Prevention Strategies EDAD 6954 Educational Marketing and Community Relationships 3
EDAD 7040 Clinical Practice for the Administrative Specialist 3 EDAD 6955 Professional Development and Human Resources 3
Improvement
Individuals qualifying for licensure at the Elementary or Secondary level are TCED 6936 Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction to Improve 3
also issued licensure at the Middle School level. Learning
SPED 7077 Leadership in Special Education 3
Candidates must qualify for/hold a valid professional teacher certificate/
Select one clinical experince course as appropriate to the licensure level
license and have two years of successful teaching under a professional
being sought:
teaching certificate/license. In addition, candidates must have completed
the prescribed number of hours and have an official score report indicating a
EDAD 7022 Field Experience (Elementary 7022E; Secondary

7022S)
3
Post-masters Family Nurse
Total Semester Hours 33 Practitioner Certificate Program
The professional education program provides evidence that each certification
candidate demonstrates knowledge and competencies that foster
professionalism and ethical practices in school/community settings including: Certificate Director
Dr. Valerie O’Dell, Certificate Director
1. Professional organizations, professional literature, resources and
3132 Cushwa Hall
advocacy groups.
(330) 941-2177
2. Integrity and ethical behavior, professional conduct as stated in vmodell@ysu.edu
Pennsylvania’s Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators; and
local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
3. Communicating effectively (orally and in writing) with students,
The Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program at Youngstown State
colleagues, faculty, families, paraprofessionals, related service personnel,
University is designed to prepare the Post-Masters prepared nurse with
outside agencies and the community.
opportunities to build upon their current knowledge and obtain additional
4. Recognizing the professional responsibilities of administrators’ and advanced practice knowledge and skill which will enable them to provide
teachers’ roles as collaborators, team members, advocates, and service direct primary care to individuals and families. The Family Nurse Practitioner
coordinators. Certificate Program is not a degree program. This certificate program is
designed to enhance the professional development of the masters prepared
Certification for the Pennsylvania Superintendent’s nurse by providing education and training that prepares them for a family
Letter of Eligibility nurse practitioner’s role.
Candidates must:
• hold a Master’s degree from an accredited program;

Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Option
• have six years of professional service in schools, three of which shall have Curriculum
been in supervisory or administrative positions; COURSE TITLE S.H.
• have an official score report indicating a score of at least 160 on the NURS 6903 Advanced Pharmacology 3
School Superintendent Assessment Exam #6021; NURS 6904 Advanced Health Assessment 3
• all other State of Pennsylvania Department of Education requirements NURS 7003 Role Development 3
must be met;
NURS 7004 Role Development Practicum 5
• plus completion of the 57 semester hours listed below, many of which may
NURS 7024 Family and Women's Health 3
already have been completed as part of the candidate’s master’s degree in
educational administration and principalship certification programs. NURS 7025 Family and Women's Health Practicum 4
NURS 7026 Infant, Child and Adolescent Health 3
COURSE TITLE S.H. NURS 7027 Infant, Child and Adolescent Health Practicum 5
EDAD 6915 Learning, Teaching, and Instructional Leadership 3 NURS 7028 Adult and Older Adult Health 3
EDAD 6947 School Building Leadership: Models and Processes 3 NURS 7029 Adult and Older Adult Health Practicum 5
EDAD 6954 Educational Marketing and Community Relationships 3 Students will complete 570 hours of supervised clinical practice as part of this
EDAD 6955 Professional Development and Human Resources 3 certificate option for national certification eligibility.
Post-Master’s Adult-Gerontology
Improvement
EDAD 7024 Collective Bargaining and Systems Issues in Human
3
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
EDAD 7025 Educational Governance: Advanced Law and Policy 3
Seminar
EDAD 7026 Technology and Facilities for Learning Organizations 3 Certificate Director
EDAD 7035 The Superintendency and Evolving Ways of Looking at 3 Dr. Valerie O’Dell, MSN Director
Leadership 3132 Cushwa Hall
EDAD 7050 Clinical Experience: Superintendency 3 (330) 941-2177
FOUN 6901 Philosophical Analysis of Education 3 vmodell@ysu.edu
FOUN 6902 Sociological Bases of Education 3
Dr. Cynthia Shields, AG-ACNP Coordinator
FOUN 6904 Introduction to Educational Research 3 2328 Cushwa Hall
FOUN 6905 Educational Challenges in Historical Perspective 3 (330) 941-1345
TCED 6936 Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction to Improve 3 cmshields@ysu.edu
Learning
TCED 6946 Supervision of Instruction 3 Certificate Description
TCED 6951 Interpersonal Communications for Educators 3 The Adult Gerontology – Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AG-ACNP) Master of
Science in Nursing (MSN) Certificate program option is designed to prepare
Total Semester Hours 57 the post-masters prepared nurse with opportunities to build upon their current
knowledge and obtain additional advanced practice knowledge and skill to
182 Post-Master’s Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
enable them to provide direct acute care to adult and older adult individuals
and families.
Graduates of this program will be qualified and eligible to take the American
Nurses Credentialing Center and/or the American Academy of Nurse
Practitioners AG-ACNP certification examinations. Following national
certification, graduates are also qualified to be recognized as an adult
gerontology – acute care nurse practitioner and granted prescriptive authority
through the state Board of Nursing.
COURSE TITLE S.H.

NURS 6903 Advanced Pharmacology (unless completed 3
previously )
NURS 6904 Advanced Health Assessment (unless completed 3
previously )
NURS 7037 Adult-Gero Acute Care 1 3
WORKSHOPS
Students who wish to take a workshop for graduate credit but who have
not completed the regular College of Graduate Studies admission process
will be permitted to register in the College of Graduate Studies as non-
degree students. Graduate workshops are graded on an S/U (satisfactory/
unsatisfactory) basis.
Certain Youngstown State University workshop courses, upon approval of the

graduate advisor, may later be applied to degree work if regular admission to
the College of Graduate Studies is obtained and if those courses are part of the
degree program. Workshop courses are those specifically designated as such
in this catalog or by the Graduate Council.
184 Transfer Credits
TRANSFER CREDITS Military Credit

Graduate courses, approved by the American Council of Education to be
Transfer hours from an accredited institution will be considered for acceptance equivalent to a graduate level course, will be considered by the graduate
at the time of application/acceptance to the College of Graduate Studies. After program to determine if transfer credit will be granted.
admission to a program of study, a student who wishes to attend another
university to complete coursework toward a YSU graduate degree must MBA Credit from Chinese University of
Petroleum
complete the Request for Transient Status form available on the College of
Graduate Studies website in order to transfer credits to a YSU degree. Every
transfer course must either replace a required course of the program or, if not The MBA program may accept up to 14 hours of transfer credit from the
a direct replacement, integrate satisfactorily into the student’s program. While Chinese University of Petroleum.
transfer of a course might generate excess hours, such hours may not count
toward degree requirements unless they replace a complete course in the
program.
An accredited institution is one that is approved or accredited by the

appropriate regional accrediting agency (e.g., Higher Learning Commission) for
graduate-level work.
Credits for courses in which grades of S or CR were received will not be

transferred. The number of transfer credits to be accepted in each case will
be determined by the graduate dean upon evaluation and recommendation by
the department of the student’s major. It is the responsibility of the student to
initiate a request for the approval of transfer credits. Transfer hours are not in-
cluded in the calculation of the student’s cumulative grade point average.
In general, workshop format courses are not acceptable for transfer.

Professional development workshops are not acceptable. However, if the
workshop fulfills the following requirements, credit may be considered for
transfer to Youngstown State University:
• The workshop must be taught as part of a master’s degree curriculum of

the university at which the course was taken.
• The workshop should consist of a minimum of 12.5 contact hours per
semester hour.
• The workshop must include exposure to the disciplinary research literature
appropriate to the course.
• The workshop must include the opportunity for outside work, such as term
or research papers or other major assignments appropriate to a graduate
course.
• Credits for courses in which grades of S or CR were received will not be
transferred.
Graduate Certificate and Degree Programs

The following guidelines indicate the maximum credit hours of graduate
work completed at other accredited institutions that may be applied toward a
graduate certificate or degree at YSU, provided the student earned a grade of A
or B in such courses:
• Up to 3 semester hours (4 quarter hours) for programs requiring 12-15

semester hours
semester hours
semester hours
semester hours
semester hours
• Up to 18 semester hours (24 quarter hours) for doctoral or programs
requiring 90 or more semester hours
REGISTRATION
Advisement
Before initial registration, the student would be well advised to consult with
the faculty member in charge of the program to which the student has been
admitted or with an assigned advisor for advice in developing a program of
study that leads to the desired degree. The ultimate responsibility for selection
of graduate courses, based upon the requirements of the student’s program
as set forth in the Catalog, remains with the student. Continued consultation
with the advisor is encouraged. Because of the nature of certain programs, an
advisor may require consultation before each registration.
Registration Procedure
All Youngstown State University class registration takes place online through
the MyYSU Portal (http://my.ysu.edu). Registration days and times are
determined by a student’s classification and earned hours completed.
Registration dates and appointment times for current students are determined
by the Office of the Registrar and available to view on the MyYSU Portal under
e-Services for Students - Important Dates. All significant dates are also listed
on the Registrar’s website and on the MyYSU Portal announcements for each
specific semester. Registration requires that the student agrees to pay all
tuition and fees associated with the registration. Failure to withdraw during
the 100% refund period does not release the student from his or her financial
obligation incurred by registration. Assistance with all registration related
functions can be found at the Student One Stop located on the second floor of
Meshel Hall (Phone: (330) 941-6000, Email: onestop@ysu.edu).
Change of Registration
Students may change their registration up to the last day to add a class. All
dates are available on the /MyYSU/ Portal.
Withdrawal from a course must be accomplished through the online

registration system. Failure to attend class or notification to an instructor is
insufficient. A grade of F will be recorded unless a student officially withdraws.
Complete Withdrawal of Registration

The student who wishes to withdraw from all classes in a particular semester
must also process this through the /MyYSU/portal (http://my.ysu.edu). If a
student withdraws from all classes during the first two weeks of the semester,
the academic record will contain the statement, “Student completely withdrew
during the first two weeks of the semester.”
Cross-Registration of Courses Among

Northeast Ohio Public Universities
Under specific circumstances, a graduate student may take one or more
graduate courses at Cleveland State University, Kent State University,
The University of Akron, NEOMED, Ohio University, or Youngstown State
University without registering as a transient student at the university delivering
instruction. The course should contribute to the student’s program of study
and be unavailable when needed to complete the student’s program at the
student’s home institution. The student must be in good standing (GPA > 3.0)
and be within the time limits for completion of the program. The graduate
program unit at the student’s home institution will establish a graduate special
topics or independent study course identification capable of being tagged by
the home university with a title that will correspond to the course title at the
host university and with the initials of that university (i.e., CSU, KSU, or UA).
Registration for such a course is controlled by the home department and will
be permitted only upon receipt of the Approval for Acceptance of Course Work
at Northeast Ohio Public Universities form, which is available on the graduate
school’s website: www.ysu.edu/gradcollege (http://www.ysu.edu/gradschool).
Any department that has no established special topics or independent study
course may not participate in this cross-registration program.
186 Other Regulations
OTHER REGULATIONS committee (YSU Human Subjects Research Committee or YSU Institutional
Animal Care and Use Committee).
The oral defense is a public presentation and must be advertised within the
Graduate Courses college.
Graduate credit may be earned in the following courses:
• 8000-level courses, which are for doctoral students only

Second Master’s Degree
A student who has a master’s degree from YSU and desires a second master’s
• 6900- and 7000-level courses, which are open to graduate students (see degree must earn a minimum of 12 semester hours of credit in addition
Graduate Courses for Undergraduates). At least one-half of the credits to the total that the student had when requirements for the first degree
applied toward the master’s degree must be earned in courses in the 6900- were completed, and he or she must complete the requirements for another
and 7000-series. graduate program. Students with a master’s degree from another university
will be limited to the maximum of transfer credit hours as determined by the
• Upper-division undergraduate swing courses (5800-level), in which the transfer credit policy.
student may enroll for graduate credit only
Only certain upper-division undergraduate courses may be taken for graduate Interrupted Enrollment
credit. Those in this category are listed in the Courses section of this catalog. Students who interrupt their attendance for three or more semesters (one
To earn graduate credit in an upper-division course, the student must be calendar year) must apply for readmission as former students at least two
admitted to the College of Graduate Studies before the course is taken. weeks before late and final registration. Graduate students who fail to take
Graduate students in undergraduate courses that offer graduate credit will be courses or otherwise pursue their graduate education for one year will be
required to pursue the subject matter in greater depth than the undergraduate readmitted only under regulations at the time of reapplication and after review
student. by the department for approval of the readmission.
Graduate students may register for 4000-level or lower courses, but these
courses do not apply toward the requirements of a graduate degree. Although
Full-Time Status
the grades received and semester hours for such courses appear on the Full-time students carry nine or more semester hours for credit. Graduate
student’s record, the hours and quality points are not included in the student’s students who complete less than nine hours per semester may lose eligibility
cumulative totals. for federal financial aid as a full-time student.
Seminar Reduced Load for Employed Students

A seminar generally consists of a group of advanced students studying a The College of Graduate Studies recommends that the employed student carry
subject under a professor, each making some pertinent contribution and all less than a full academic load as determined in consultation with his or her
exchanging results through informal lectures, reports, and discussions. academic advisor.
Research Using Human or Animal Graduate Courses for Undergraduates

Subjects The Application by Undergraduate to Enroll in a Graduate Course form is
available in the College of Graduate Studies office.
Research using human or animal subjects requires prior approval by the
appropriate committee (YSU Human Subjects Research Committee or YSU An undergraduate student who is enrolled as a senior at Youngstown State
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee). Assistance with the process of University or at another member institution of the Academic Alliance (currently
obtaining approval may be obtained from the Office of Grants and Sponsored including Lake Erie College, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, Thiel
Programs. College, Walsh University, and Westminster College) or another institution
of higher education with which YSU has a formal academic agreement at
Thesis or Dissertation the graduate level, and who has an grade-point average of at least 2.7 may
enroll in 5800-, 6900- and 7000- level graduate courses, provided the total
Certain programs accept or require a thesis or dissertation as partial fulfillment schedule for the semester (including undergraduate courses) does not exceed
of the requirements for the degree. Students are asked to initiate an online 15 semester hours. Before registering for courses, the student must have the
form as soon as the members of the thesis committee are identified. Students approval of the Graduate Program Director in the program where the credit
follow the style manual used by the field as determined by the department. will be applied, the course instructor, and the Dean of The College of Graduate
The deadline for presenting one copy on regular paper and all signed Studies. The credit earned may be used for graduate credit at YSU only after
signature pages on acid-free cotton bond paper and the Originality of Thesis/ the student is admitted to the College of Graduate Studies and the credit is
Dissertation Verification form for approval to the Dean of College of Graduate accepted by the department in which the student continues graduate work.
Studies is: (Such coursework intended for graduate credit cannot count toward fulfillment
of the requirements for a bachelor's degree at Youngstown State University.)
• Fall and Spring semesters:
th The maximum amount of such credit that will be accepted at Youngstown
• dissertations submitted by the Monday of the 14 week of class
th
State University is 9 semester hours.
• theses submitted by the Monday of the 15 week of class
• Summer term: Students in accelerated programs will be accommodated to allow completion
th of degree requirements as specified in the program curriculum.
• dissertations submitted by the Monday of the 10 week of the full
term
th
• theses submitted by the Monday of the 11 week of the full term Academic Standards
A cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) is required
Additional thesis and dissertation presentation information is available on the
for graduation. All graduate courses taken at YSU are included in the grade
College of Graduate Studies website and individual departments. Research
point average calculation (see Grading System for grades less than C). Good
using human or animal subjects requires prior approval by the appropriate
academic standing for graduate students is a cumulative grade point average • After a period of one year, a graduate student who has been suspended
of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) for all graduate credit courses taken at YSU. for academic reasons may reapply to the College of Graduate Studies in
order to begin a new degree program or to pursue studies in non-degree
Satisfactory Academic Progress status. A readmitted graduate student is not permitted to register for any
Satisfactory academic progress at the graduate level is maintained by courses offered by the program from which he or she was academically
satisfying the following criteria: suspended.
• A degree-seeking graduate student must maintain a minimum grade point

average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). Any required course grade of D or F must
Grading System
The following grading system is used in reporting a final evaluation of the work
be repeated and passed with a grade of C or better.
of graduate students in courses or thesis research: A, B, C, D, and F. The grade
• A degree-seeking graduate student must successfully meet the point equivalents are 4, 3, 2, 1, and 0, respectively. A graduate student may not
requirements, including the time requirement, of all comprehensive elect to take a course under the credit/no credit option.
examinations of the degree program.
Grades of D and F carry no graduate credit but will be used to determine the
• A degree-seeking graduate student must complete with a passing grade student’s grade point average. Failure will normally be indicated by a D; a grade
any thesis requirements (or the equivalent) of the degree program. of F indicates that the student has not achieved even a minimum grasp of
the essentials of the course. A student has the privilege of repeating a course
• A non-degree graduate student must maintain a minimum grade point once, but the repetition is treated merely as another course, along with the
average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). first, in calculating the student’s grade point average. Any required course
grade of D or F must be repeated and passed with a grade of C or better
For degree programs requiring up to 39 semester hours for completion, a
student may count no more than six semester hours of coursework with a Upon transfer to a new graduate program, a student with concurrence of the
grade of C toward the minimum graduation hour requirements. For students in advisor, program director and department chair, may petition to the dean of
programs requiring 40 semester hours or more for completion, no more than Graduate Studies for the exclusion from the calculation of the student's grade
nine semester hours of coursework with a grade of C may count toward the point average previous courses that do not apply to the new degree program.
minimum graduation hour requirement. The grades will be removed from the GPA calculation but will remain on the
transcript. In no case may courses be excluded from the calculation of the
Academic Suspension grade point average once a graduate degree has been conferred.
A graduate student who is not maintaining satisfactory academic progress
Graduate workshops are graded on an S/U (satisfactory/unsatisfactory) basis.
as determined by the graduate academic program director or department
chairperson and graduate dean may be excluded from registration and An incomplete grade of I may be given to a student who has been doing
dropped from the program in which he or she is enrolled. Such action satisfactory work in a course but, for reasons beyond the control of the
constitutes academic dismissal from the College of Graduate Studies. student and deemed justifiable by the instructor, had not completed all
requirements for a course when grades were submitted. A letter grade may
Academic suspension for a student with regular admission is automatic if:
not be changed to an I (Incomplete) after the term has ended and grades have
• The semester grade point average is below 3.0 after one semester student been recorded. A written explanation of the reason for the I must be forwarded
registered “not in good standing”; by the instructor to the Office of Records for inclusion in the student’s
permanent record, with copies to the student and department chairperson. For
• The student fails to pass a comprehensive exam after three tries. fall term courses, the final date to complete an I will be:
A provisionally admitted graduate student must maintain a minimum grade • March 1 of the following term;
point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). A provisional student whose GPA falls • for spring term courses, September 1;
below a 3.0 will immediately be dismissed. • for all summer term courses, October 1.
Any student in non-degree status whose cumulative grade point average drops With approval by the instructor and the dean of the college where the course is
below the minimum (3.0) will be prohibited from enrolling in further graduate taught, the completion date may be extended. Courses not completed by the
coursework. appropriate date will be converted to an F.
Registration for any session or continuous registration during a full summer A grade of W represents a withdrawal properly processed at any time from
counts as one semester for these purposes. the end of the full-refund period through the last day to withdraw with a W
(as published in the Academic Calendar for each semester). Withdrawal
A graduate program may utilize additional academic standards to determine
after the designated date (or an improper withdrawal) is recorded as F.
satisfactory academic progress and/or standards for academic suspension;
Withdrawal thereafter (or improperly done, at any time) is recorded as F.
however, such standards must be distributed in writing to all graduate
If the grade resulted from circumstances over which the student had no
students in the program and must be filed and approved by the dean of The
control, the student may petition the dean of the College of Graduate Studies
College of Graduate Studies.
for a late withdrawal. Any grade of F assigned because of absence may
be reviewed upon petition to the dean of The College of Graduate Studies.
Readmission Procedures
Where withdrawals change the student’s status from full-time to part-time, the
• Under exceptional circumstances and with the approval of the Dean of
student immediately forfeits any privileges contingent upon full-time status,
The College of Graduate Studies, a program may readmit a suspended
and all interested parties will be notified by the appropriate university officials.
student. In such cases, the normal six-year limitation on coursework shall
be applied.
In the case of thesis work, independent study, and other courses where
research or scholarship is still in progress at the time grades are to be
• Graduate students suspended for failing to maintain satisfactory
reported, a PR may be reported in place of a conventional grade. The PR grade
academic progress may appeal their suspensions within one year in
is intended to indicate that it is the nature of the scholarship rather than the
writing to the Graduate Council. The decision of the Council is final.
student’s ability to complete the work that is preventing the issuance of a
conventional grade. A PR grade must be converted to a regular grade prior
188 Other Regulations
to graduation. However, a PR grade can remain on the student’s permanent • fall commencement at the end of the first semester in December and
record if the course is not needed. A PR grade in and of itself will not prevent a • spring commencement at the end of the second semester in May.
student from graduating.
Please refer to the “Special Purpose Fees and Service Charges” list as well as
AU signifies that the student was enrolled in the class as an auditor. the section titled “Other Fees” for information about the graduation fee. The
Graduation application can be accessed through My YSU.
Grade Changes
Applications for grade changes may be secured from the Office of Records,
must be completed by the instructor, and must contain the signature of the
Posthumous Degrees
A deceased student who was enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate or
dean of The College of Graduate Studies unless the change is from incomplete
doctoral degree program at the University at the time of his/her death
(I) or progress (PR). All grade changes must be submitted to the Office of
may be recommended for a posthumous degree by a faculty member,
Records by the dean or instructor; they will not be accepted from the student.
department chairperson, or dean of the appropriate college or academic unit. A
In no case may a grade be changed for the purpose of changing the grade
recommendation must be in writing and proceed, respectively, for approval as
point average of the completed degree after a student has received a graduate
follows:
degree.
• faculty member to chairperson,
Intrauniversity Transfer (Change of Curriculum) • chairperson to Dean,
A student must request in writing a transfer from one graduate program to
• Dean to Provost and
another. A transfer is not complete until an advisor in the program to which the
student is transferring has been appointed and has accepted the student as an • Vice President of Academic Affairs.
advisee, and when the change has been reported to and approved by the dean
The Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs will notify the Registrar if
of The College of Graduate Studies. In such cases of transfer, courses taken in
the recommendation is approved.
the original curriculum that also apply toward the degree in the new curriculum
will be accepted. The student’s academic record and grade point average will In order for a posthumous degree to be awarded, a student must be in good
reflect all graduate courses taken. academic standing and have substantially completed the applicable degree
requirements. Substantial completion means:
Auditing Courses
A graduate student may register for and attend any course as an auditor. An • For undergraduate degrees and master degrees without a thesis
auditor is not held responsible for the regular classwork, class attendance, and requirement, the student must be within one semester of completing all
preparation of assignments and receives no credit for the course. The student coursework and degree requirements.
pays the regular tuition as well as any other applicable fees for the course(s) • For doctoral programs and master degree programs with a thesis
audited. Assistantships and scholarships do not cover audited courses. Audit requirement, the student must be within one semester of completing
courses are carried in a student’s load only for fee purposes. A student who all coursework and degree requirements; and the student must have
has registered for a course for audit may not change that status to credit after completed a full draft of his/her thesis to the satisfaction of his/her thesis
the last day to add a class. An AU may be given only to a student who has chairperson.
begun a course as an auditor or who has changed status to that of auditor on
or before the last day to add a class. If approved, the appropriate Dean will notify the immediate family of the
student who may choose to have the diploma presented at commencement
Foreign Language Proficiency or in a private ceremony. If the diploma will be presented at commencement, it
will occur at the next feasible commencement.
Examinations Diplomas for posthumous degrees will be identified as “Awarded
The Department of World Languages and Cultures administers proficiency Posthumously.”
examinations in the following languages:
• French, Catalog of Entry

• German, The Undergraduate Catalog in effect when a student first enrolls at the
• Italian, university or any one subsequent catalog will be the guide to graduation
requirements, provided the student is in continuous attendance and does not
• Latin,
change majors.
• Russian, and
• Spanish. When a student changes majors, the guide to graduation requirements will
be the catalog in effect at the time of change or any one subsequent catalog.
The graduate student should consult the major department to learn specific Exceptions to this rule include the requirements for the minor and general
degree requirements. A grade of pass or fail on the proficiency examination will education requirements. Unless the minor is specified by the new major, a
be registered with the College of Graduate Studies. student who has been in continuous enrollment and changes majors can fulfill
the requirements for a minor by using the criteria in effect in either the catalog
It is the responsibility of neither the University nor the Department of World of entry or the catalog in effect at the time of the change in major. See the
Languages and Cultures to tutor students or to recommend tutors for these section on General Education Requirements for the relevant policy on general
examinations. education.
Commencement Readmitted students will use the catalog in effect at their last readmission
or any one subsequent catalog as the guide to graduation requirements. Any
The Graduation application must be completed by stated deadline of the
exceptions to requirements must be approved by the student's department
semester the student intends to graduate. Submission of the graduation
chair and/or college dean. The University reserves the right to change course
application is the student’s responsibility. There are two graduation
offerings and academic requirements.
ceremonies each year:
Visiting Graduate Students

A visiting graduate student is defined as one who is completing graduate
academic work at Youngstown State University for credit at another university.
All visiting graduate students shall be required to be granted visiting student
status while engaged in academic work at YSU. Applications for visiting
student status are available from the College of Graduate Studies. Visiting
student status shall provide access to the following campus resources (fees
may be required):
• a YSU identification card;

• access to campus buildings and laboratories, including computer labs;
• use of library facilities; and
• campus parking.
The Code of Student Rights,

Responsibilities, and Conduct
Youngstown State University is “a student-centered institution committed to
the education, development, well-being, and success of students of all ages
and from all walks in life. In concert with our mission to help students grow
intellectually, we strive to foster their personal, social, emotional, and career
growth, as well as their capacities for lifelong learning, civic responsibility, and
leadership…
As a campus community, we expect all conduct to be rooted in integrity,

mutual respect, and civility. We:
• value ethical behavior in scholarly and other endeavors;

• believe in the dignity and worth of all people;
• strive to foster an appreciation of, and respect for, differences among the
human race; and
• celebrate the diversity that enriches the University and the world.” (Excerpt
from YSU core values.)
As a member of a higher education community, students have an obligation

to conduct themselves in a manner that is compatible with the University’s
purposes as an institution of higher education. Each student is expected to be
fully acquainted with all published policies, procedures, and regulations of the
University and is held responsible for compliance with them. All members of
the University community are expected to assume responsibility for creating
an environment conducive to the educational mission and purpose of the
University.
The policies and regulations as outlined in The Code of Student Rights,

Responsibilities, and Conduct (hereafter referred to as The Code) have been
established to ensure a positive educational experience for every student. The
Code serves as an official University document that outlines conditions and
regulations considered essential to the effective functioning of the University.
The student conduct process at Youngstown State University adheres

to procedural due process and is intended to be part of the educational
process at the University. This student conduct process provides a forum
for the impartial and expedient resolution of misconduct in the University
community and encourages students to live responsibly and be accountable
for their actions. The student conduct process is based on the University’s
commitment to developing integrity, respect, and responsibility among all
students. The Code is available online at the YSU website or in hard copy from
the Office of Student Life.
190 Tuition, Fees and Charges
TUITION, FEES AND CHARGES *via the payment drop box also located on the second floor of Meshel Hall
(check only, no cash) or
Tuition and fees are assessed based on the number of credit hours of *by mail to: Youngstown State University, Attention Office of University Bursar,
enrollment, residency, course and/or program. The Board of Trustees of One University Plaza, Youngstown, OH 44555 (check only, please do not mail
Youngstown State University has pledged to make every effort to keep the cash). Please make checks payable to Youngstown State University.
required fees as low as is consistent with providing quality education. It is
You may pay online by echeck (no additional charge) or with Visa, MasterCard,
intended that fees not be adjusted more often than annually and that fee
or Discover. Effective May 1, 2018 there is a 2.85% convenience fee, minimum
changes be announced in the spring or early summer. The Board of Trustees
of $3.00, for payments made by credit card.
does, however, reserve the right to change any fee, charge, or fine without
notice if conditions warrant. If you deliver a check in person, mail it, or place it in the payment drop box,
you authorize us to convert that check to an electronic Automated Clearing
Application for Involuntary House (ACH) transaction. That check will then appear on your monthly bank
statement as an Electronic Debit. If you do not wish to have your paper check
Withdrawal converted to an ACH, you must present it in person or select an alternative
payment method (for instance, credit card).
If a student withdraws for reasons beyond his or her control (e.g., illness,
military service, job transfer, or shift change imposed by the employer that Your enrollment at the University creates a contract between you and YSU. If
creates a direct conflict with the class schedule), the fee charges may be you choose not to attend the University, you must officially withdraw from all
reduced in proportion to the number of weeks enrolled, upon submission and courses by the 14th day to receive 100% refund or reduction of charges. All
approval of an Application for Involuntary Withdrawal. days of the week are counted, including weekends and holidays, to determine
the 14th day. Please be advised that all University offices are not open on
An Application for Involuntary Withdrawal can be processed only for courses weekends and holidays; thus, online withdrawal may be required.
in which the student has already received a grade of "W" (withdrawn).
Applications for involuntary withdrawal will be considered only for semesters If you decide to withdraw from the University once you have enrolled, you must
falling within the immediately preceding one-year time period (3 semesters). access the registration functions through the MyYSU Portal.
Appeals pertaining to semesters beyond this one-year time limit will not be
accepted. All applications for involuntary withdrawal must be documented, You may also enroll in a payment plan, for current term charges, through
and are processed only by mail on forms provided by Office of University the MyYSU Portal. Payment plan enrollment must be processed online
Bursar. Address such correspondence to: and requires an initial payment at the time of enrollment. There is a fee for
enrollment in the payment plan, and late payments are subject to late payment
Fees and Charges Appeals Board fee assessment. All tuition balances are due in full by the due date unless you
c/o Office of University Bursar enroll online in an authorized payment plan. Please note, if your balance is not
Youngstown State University paid in full by the due date, or you have not enrolled online in the payment plan,
One University Plaza your account will be subject to late payment fee assessment.
Youngstown, OH 44555
Students may designate another individual as an “authorized user(s)” by going
The decision of the Board is final and not subject to re-appeal. to ysu.edu/view mybill , log in, and click on Authorized Users on the right side
of the page. Follow the instructions to set up an authorized user. Once an
Billing authorized user has been set up by the student, that individual will also have
online access to the student’s tuition statements by logging on at Youngstown
Student accounts are billed each semester (bills will be issued approximately State University Student Account Suite (https://epay.ysu.edu/C21820_tsa/
the 15th of July for the Fall semester and 15th of December for the Spring web/login.jsp). Online payments can also be made via this website. E-mail
semester, and payments are due approximately the 10th of the following notifications will be sent to both parties whenever a transaction is processed.
month respectively). ALL tuition statements will be issued electronically
Please note, if a payment is made by credit card and subsequently a refund is
and must be viewed on line. Paper bills are never mailed. If you need a paper
due, it will be issued by direct deposit directly to the student. The Youngstown
copy of your statement, you may print it directly from the website. An e-mail
State University e-mail system is the official means of communication, and all
notice that the bill is online for your review will be sent, to the student and all
students and employees are responsible for information sent to them via their
authorized users, each time a new statement is released as well as each time
MyYSU account. It is the policy of this institution that:
account activity alters a payment plan balance. This statement, as well as all
subsequent tuition statements, will also be available online for your review via • all students, faculty, and staff have access to e-mail, and
the MyYSU Portal:
• the university will send official communications via e-mail and electronic
Go to View My Bill (https://my.ysu.edu/cp/home/displaylogin?goto=https mailing lists
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Please be advised that failure to read e-mail, or regularly review your student
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account online, does not relieve a student of the responsibility to make
%3FformTarget%3D_self) and log in to review statements and make online
on-time payment in the correct amount. Any adjustment to your student
payments or enroll in payment plan, establish an authorized user, view holds,
account (increase and/or decrease) due to registration changes, changes
select tax information.
in financial aid awards, assessment of late fees, fines or penalties, or any
other transaction will be immediate and will be reflected (after 8:00 am on
YOU ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO PAY YOUR BILL ONLINE AT
the following business day) in all remaining balances due, including unpaid
YSU.EDU/VIEWMYBILL.
payment plan installments. Your account can be reviewed at any time by
You may also make payment:
accessing your online account via the ysu.edu/viewmybill link.
* in person at the payment windows on the second floor of Meshel
Questions regarding billing and/or payment of fees should be directed to
Hall. Cashier Hours are Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. or
the Office of University Bursar at (330) 941-3133, or in person at Room 227,
Meshel Hall. Any payments received via the online payment website will be
applied to the oldest charges first. Please note that the University reserves the
right to change any fee at any time, without notice, by action of the University DISTANCE EDUCATION LEARNING FEES
Board of Trustees.
This fee is to offset the cost of technology and support needed to support fully
Graduate Description of Fees

online programs.
GRADUATION FEE
The Board of Trustees of Youngstown State University has pledged to make
This nonrefundable fee is assessed when students apply to graduate to cover
every effort to keep the required fees as low as is consistent with providing
costs associated with graduation. If a student defers graduation and has paid
quality education. It is intended that fees not be adjusted more often than
the fee, the payment remains valid for the two academic terms following the
annually and that fee changes be announced in the spring or early summer.
term of application. Should a student graduate with more than one degree at a
The Board of Trustees does, however, reserve the right to change any fee,
time, the fee will only be charged once.
charge, or fine without notice if conditions warrant.
GRADUATE CONSORTIAL PROGRAM MFA

Fees The Northeastern Ohio Universities Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
INSTRUCTIONAL FEE is offered in a consortium of the four public universities of Northeast Ohio:
This fee is assessed to all graduate students each term. The rate is per the University of Akron, Cleveland State University, Kent State University,
academic semester hour of credit for one to 12 credits or for more than 18 and Youngstown State University. The partnership program aligns with the
credits; it is a flat rate for students registering for 12 to 18 credits during one missions of all four institutions to offer graduate programs that meet clearly
term. Students registering for 18 or more credits pay the flat rate plus the per- defined regional needs. The hourly tuition rate is calculated annually based
credit rate for each credit over 18. This fee supplements the state subsidy and on the highest general fund and the highest instructional fee between the
is a source of revenue for the University's educational and general fund. four institutions, approved by the fiscal representatives, and approved by
the board of trustees at each institution. The tuition collected supports the
GENERAL FEE administration and the instructional offerings of the program through a
revenue sharing model.
This fee is also assessed to all graduate students each term; the rate depends
upon the number of credits registered for. This fee is for non-instructional
services such as Kilcawley Center, intercollegiate athletics, intramural sports,
GRADUATE CONSORTIAL PROGRAM MPH
performing artists and lecture programs, and student government. The Consortium of Eastern Ohio Master of Public Health (CEOMPH) Program is
a provided cooperatively by the University of Akron, Cleveland State University,
INFORMATION SERVICES FEE Northeast Ohio Medical University, and Youngstown State University. Rates
of current graduate students for each partner, the rates of other MPH
This fee is charged to all graduate students each term. It is applied on a per-
programs and annual increases are considered each year. Tuition and fees are
credit basis to provide information technology infrastructure and services
recommended annually by the Fiscal Issues Committee and approved by the
across campus, including the new Student Information Systems, wireless
Governing Counsel and the board of trustees at each participating institution.
connectivity, classroom technology, and a continuous strengthening and
The tuition collected supports the administration and the instructional
securing of the computing and networking environment. It provides support
offerings of the program through a revenue sharing model.
for technology enhancements and initiatives contained within the IT Master
Plan, supporting the vision to keep pace with an evolving, interactive, student-
centered and collaborative electronic learning environment.
GRADUATE WORKSHOPS SPECIAL TUITION RATES
The workshop rate is charged for workshop credit for courses taught off-site
NON-RESIDENT TUITION SURCHARGES and by approved and qualified faculty who are paid by another agency.
As noted above, all graduate students pay the instructional fee, the general fee,
and the information services fee. Those students who are not legal residents
NURSE ANESTHETIST PROGRAM SURCHARGE
of Ohio must pay a surcharge in addition. Students who are residents of the This fee is charged to graduate students in the CRNA track of the M.S.N.
Affordable Tuition Advantage area pay a lesser surcharge than do students degree to cover costs deemed necessary for specialize equipment and training
who are legal residents of other states and/or areas. The Affordable Tuition pertinent to training in anesthesia. The partnership between Youngstown State
Advantage area includes the counties of Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, University and St. Elizabeth Health Center School for Nurse Anesthetists, Inc.
Butler, Clarion, Crawford, Erie, Fayette, Forest, Greene, Indiana, Jefferson, outlines this arrangement. The Board of Directors of the School sets this fee
Lawrence, Mercer, Venango, Warren, Washington and Westmoreland counties and it is approved by the board of trustees.
in Pennsylvania; Chautauqua County in New York; and Brooke, Hancock,
Marshall, and Ohio counties in West Virginia. LATE ADD FEE
Late adds will be granted on an exceptional basis only and there will be a late-
AUDITED COURSES add fee assessed for each course added after the add deadline. This fee is
Students may audit courses (i.e., register to take a course without receiving nonrefundable and cannot be appealed.
credit). The fee for auditing a course is the same as if the course were taken
for credit. LATE APPLICATION FOR GRADUATION
Application for Graduation must be submitted within the first three weeks
COURSE BOOK AND SUPPLY FEE of the term. Applications submitted after this date will be assessed a non-
This fee represents the cost for electronic materials such as eBooks that are refundable late fee.
used in designated course(s). This fee is non-refundable after the 100% tuition
refund period and cannot be appealed. LATE PAYMENT FEES
Payment of a bill received after the due date results in assessment of a late
CREDIT BY EXAMINATION FEE payment fee. All fees and charges billed must be paid in full. Partial payments
A fee is charged for each course for an individual examination provided by an will result in assessment of a late fee. Payment plan participants who do
academic department to determine whether a student can be given academic not pay their scheduled payment amount by the due date are also subject to
credit for his or her knowledge of the course material. The fee must be paid assessment of a late payment fee.
before the test can be taken. This fee is charged on a per-credit basis.
192 Graduate Description of Fees
LATE REGISTRATION FEE intellectual experience including speakers and campus-wide events, Other
materials, handouts, and software related to common elements of first year
A fee is charged a currently enrolled student who fails to register for the next
experience courses.
term at the assigned time and later registers at the time assigned new or
returning students.
TESTING FEES
MBA PROGRAM FEE The University Office of Testing supervises a variety of special tests used
for admission to college, graduate, or professional schools. The fees are
The MBA Program Fee supports the design and delivery of the MBA program
established by the agencies responsible for the tests. Students are advised to
and MBA activities and services that contribute to the success of the MBA
contact the Testing Office for information and to make reservations.
students.
PARKING FEE (OPTIONAL) TRANSPORTATION FEE

This fee is charged to all graduate students each term registered for six or
This fee is optional each term for graduate students registered for less than
more credit hours in courses designated as on-campus. This fee will allow
six credit hours in courses designated as on-campus. This fee is charged,
students to receive a parking permit (at no additional charge). Students must
upon request of the parking permit via MyYSU portal – and will appear on
request the permit via MyYSU portal; the permit will give them unlimited
students' accounts as a "parking fee." The "optional" fee and parking permit will
access to shuttle service and admission into designated parking areas. The
also allow the student to have unlimited access to shuttle service. Students
transportation fee supports the operating and maintenance costs of campus
requesting the parking permit after the 14th day of the term will not have the
parking facilities, roadways and sidewalks, as well as student shuttle service.
permit issued or shuttle services made available until payment of the fee.
The fee does not guarantee an available space in any particular lot. Some
The fee supports the operating and maintenance costs of campus parking
facilities are restricted (e.g. for students only, for faculty and staff only, or
facilities, roadways and sidewalks, as well as student shuttle service. The fee
resident hall residents only). The current Driving and Parking Regulations
does not guarantee an available space in any particular lot. Some facilities
pamphlet and parking lot map should be consulted. The transportation fee
are restricted (e.g. for students only, for faculty and staff only, or resident
is refundable only if the student has less than 6 credit hours (in courses
hall residents only). The current Driving and Parking Regulations pamphlet
designated as on-campus courses) by the last day of the 100% tuition refund
and parking lot map should be consulted. The fee is refundable only if the
period AND they return the permit access card and validation sticker within five
student returns the permit access card, validation sticker, and has less than six
days of either the withdrawal date or the last date of the 100% tuition refund
credit hours in courses designated as on-campus within five days of either the
period-whichever is earlier. The transportation fee is non-refundable after the
withdrawal date or the last date of the 100% tuition refund period, whichever
100% tuition refund period and cannot be appealed.
is earlier. This fee is non-refundable after the 100% tuition refund period and
Service Charges
cannot be appealed.
A daily fee is charged anyone without a permit who wishes to park in facilities
designated for cash business. COMPUTER-BASED PLACEMENT RE-TEST FEE
A nonrefundable fee is charged each time a computer-based placement test is
PERFORMANCE MUSIC FEE retaken.
This fee offsets the cost of maintaining the programs and facilities of the
Dana School of Music including the purchase and repair of equipment, rental DATA RECOVERY SERVICE FEE
of performance venues, recording and archiving of Dana events, and other Fee assessed to recover data and/or transfer data that was successfully
expenses. The performance fee helps us provide the best possible experience recovered onto a media device provided by the students (i.e. flash drive, hard
for our students and follow standards set by the National Association of drive, or DVD). No fee assessed unless some or all of the data is recovered.
Schools of Music. This program fee is charged in addition to regular tuition. It Note: If it is necessary to remove the hard drive from the PC in order to recover
is assessed students taking music lessons and is applied on a per-credit basis. data, the Tech Desk will NOT be able to perform the service, and no fee will be
charged to the student.
PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION FEE
A fee is charged for an examination provided by an academic department to HEALTH CENTER FEE
determine a student's proficiency for some reason other than assignment of The Mercy Health Student Health Center is located on the corner of Wick and
academic credit. If academic credit is to be awarded, the credit by examination Lincoln Avenue. The Center provides health care to all currently enrolled YSU
fee applies and not this fee. students – both resident and commuter students. These services are provided
because of the Health Center Fee that is paid by all students each semester.
STUDIO ART FEE The mandatory fee provides revenue to Mercy Health System to give student
access to their Primary Care Facility. The center will be staffed by a full-time
This fee enables the Department of Art to strategically plan for essential
primary care physician and advanced practice provider. It will also provide the
equipment upgrades and investment in new technologies that drive
following services below:
development and implementation of innovative curriculum including the
purpose of large and costly equipment and digital technologies. As new
Full service primary care practice
processes and directions emerge in contemporary art, the Department of Art
must introduce new and innovative instructional art making options into the • Establish and develop continuity of care
curriculum to remain enrollment competitive with regional and national peer
• Address acute issues
institutions.
• Walk-In Care location for non-scheduled visits
TECHNOLOGY/LABORATORY MATERIALS FEE • Preventative care
This fee is designed to partially offset expenses associated with courses that • Extended hours
make use of supplies, equipment or personnel support beyond that associated • Lab draw site
with typical lecture courses. Examples include chemical supplies, engineering
equipment, computers, software, and lab monitors. In addition, the First Year Mental health services
Materials Fee is designed to partially offset expenses associated with Campus
Sexual Violence Elimination (SaVe) Act training, Financial Aid materials and
training sessions with Financial Aid, Content and programming for a common
• Mental health, behavioral health and addiction issues addressed STUDENT LOCKER RENTAL
• Two half-days per week A limited number of lockers are available in various buildings for the
• Psychiatrist and psychiatric advanced practice provider convenience of commuting students. Locker payments and assignments are
made in Kilcawley Center at the Penguin Xing.
Health care is available for illness, injury, first aid, and routine health checks.
Health screening tests, physical exams for sports and academic programs,
THESIS-BINDING CHARGE
gynecological exams, as well as consultations and referrals, are provided. Flu
A charge is made for each copy of a master's thesis bound by the William F.
and other immunizations are also given; however, there are charges for these
Maag, Jr. Library.
injections.
Office visits are free. Students do not need to have health insurance to use TRANSCRIPT OF CREDITS CHARGE
the Center's services. Blood tests, x-rays, lab tests, etc., ordered by a physician There is a charge for normal transcript processing requests as well as rush or
are done off campus at the student's choice of provider and at the student's overnight express requests issued by the Office of Records. Transcripts will
expense. not be issued for anyone with outstanding debts owed to the University.
Student records are kept strictly confidential. Information cannot be released

to anyone without the written consent of the student. Certain public health Fines
diseases, however, must be reported to the Department of Health as required LIBRARY FINES
by law.
Fines are assessed for failure to return books on time as stipulated or for the
For more information, visit Student Health Clinic unauthorized removal of a reserved book. Willful damage or defacement of
(https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url? library materials or other property is a violation of state law and is punished as
such.
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PARKING VIOLATION FINE
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Parking without a permit, parking in unauthorized areas and other offenses
HOUSING CHARGES as identified in the Parking Regulations brochure will result in the issuance
University housing is available for the academic year and summer terms. The of a citation against the vehicle and its owner, or against the student
academic year contract includes fall and spring terms. Charges are billed each responsible for the vehicle (e.g., a student driving a parent's car). Payment
semester. The housing contract includes room and meal plan. Payment and of a fine removes the citation. In certain cases, vehicles may be towed. See
refunds are as scheduled in the housing contract. Meal plans are also available the regulations (https://cms.ysu.edu/administrative-offices/parking-services/
for students who are not residents in University Housing. rules-regulations) for detailed information.
IDENTIFICATION CARD REPLACEMENT CHARGE STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT VIOLATION

A nonrefundable charge is made for replacement of an ID card. Fines may be assessed to students who have violated the Student Code of
Conduct. These fines can be assessed by the Student Conduct Administrator
PAYMENT PLAN ENROLLMENT FEE or the Student Conduct Board after a disciplinary hearing. For a complete
list of the possible fines that could be assessed to a student who is found
A nonrefundable fee is charged for enrollment in the payment plan. All tuition
responsible, please visit the Student Conduct Office website at www.ysu.edu/
and fees are due in full by the payment due date unless the student enrolls in
administrative-offices/student-conduct/art-iv-sect-g (https://cms.ysu.edu/
the payment plan.
administrative-offices/student-conduct/student-code-conduct).
PC REMEDIATION SERVICE FEE

Fee assessed for removal of all spyware and viruses from the PC and for Payment of Tuition and Fees
installing the most current updates to applications and the operating system Student accounts are billed each semester. Tuition statements are sent out
to help reduce the risk of future attacks. The first two PC remediation services electronically, and an e-mail is sent each time a bill is issued. Current account
are provided free of charge to current YSU students; the fee only applies to information – including charges, payments, and refund amounts – is available
remediation performed beyond the first two free services. online at ysu.edu/viewmybill. Tuition statements may also be printed from this
site.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY CHARGE
Certain activity courses (e.g. bowling, skiing, ice skating, scuba diving) are Students are expected to have their student accounts in a paid status prior to
available only upon the payment of a charge sufficient to cover the cost of attending the first class meeting for a term. In order to have a student account
the facility or transportation. These charges are set by the operator of the in a "paid status," students must be either paid in full for the term or officially
facility, are paid by the student to that operator (not to the University), and are signed up and paid the first payment on the approved payment plan. Late and/
in addition to any other applicable fee. or partial payments are subject to late payment fee assessment.
RETURNED CHECK, ACH (ELECTRONIC CHECK), OR YOU ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO PAY YOUR BILL ONLINE AT
YSU.EDU/VIEWMYBILL.
CREDIT CARD CHARGE You may also make payment:
A charge is levied on anyone whose check, ACH, or charge is returned unpaid
by the bank. If any late payment results therefrom, the applicable fee is also * in person at the payment windows on the second floor of Meshel
assessed. Failure to pay billing of return check, ACH, and/or charge within six Hall. Cashier Hours are Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. or
days; and/or a second check, ACH, or charge return will result in the University
not accepting this type of payment at any of its collection points and may *via the payment drop box also located on the second floor of Meshel Hall
subject the student to financial suspension for the term. (check only, no cash) or
194 Graduate Rates
*by mail to: Youngstown State University, Attention Office of University Bursar, NON-RESIDENT TUITION SURCHARGE INFORMATION
One University Plaza, Youngstown, OH 44555 (check only, please do not mail As noted above, all graduate students pay the instructional fee, the general fee,
cash). Please make checks payable to Youngstown State University. and the information services fee. Those students who are not legal residents
of Ohio must pay a surcharge in addition. Students who are residents of the
You may pay online by echeck (no additional charge) or with Visa, MasterCard, Affordable Tuition Advantage area pay a lesser surcharge than do students
or Discover. Effective May 1, 2018 there is a 2.85% convenience fee, minimum who are legal residents of other states and/or areas. The Affordable Tuition
of $3.00, for payments made by credit card. Advantage area includes the counties of Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver,
Butler, Clarion, Crawford, Erie, Fayette, Forest, Greene, Indiana, Jefferson,
If you deliver a check in person, mail it, or place it in the payment drop box,
Lawrence, Mercer, Venango, Warren, Washington and Westmoreland counties
you authorize us to convert that check to an electronic Automated Clearing
in Pennsylvania; Chautauqua County in New York; and Brooke, Hancock,
House (ACH) transaction. That check will then appear on your monthly bank
Marshall, and Ohio counties in West Virginia.
statement as an Electronic Debit. If you do not wish to have your paper check
converted to an ACH, you must present it in person or select an alternative
AFFORDABLE TUITION ADVANTAGE SURCHARGE
payment method (for instance, credit card).
1 to 11 credits $15.00 per credit hour
A payment plan is also available that will allow you to spread your payments 12 to 18 credits $180.00 per semester
out over a longer period. Payment plan enrollment must be processed online Over 18 credits $15.00 per credit hour
and requires an initial payment at the time of enrollment. There is a fee for
enrollment in the payment plan, and late payments are subject to late payment NON-REGIONAL SERVICE AREA SURCHARGE
fee assessment. (Includes on-campus students who are out of state and out of the Affordable
Tuition Area)
Graduate Rates 1 to 11 credits $250.00 per credit hour
Student Fees and Charges 12 to 18 credits

Over 18 credits
$3,000.00
$250.00
per semester
per credit hour
Effective Fall 2018
(Instructional Fee, General Fee, and Information Services fees are required of
DISTANCE LEARNING OUT OF STATE FEES
(Includes students who are enrolled in distance education programs who are
all graduate students except where noted).
out of state and out of the Affordable Tuition Area)
Although the graduate bulk-rate band is from 12-18 hours, graduate students
Graduate 12-18 credit hours bulk rate
are considered full-time for academic purposes at 9 hours and above.
Level 1 $3,122.40
TUITION Level 2 $3,194.40
INSTRUCTIONAL FEE Level 3 $3,338.40
Graduate Tuition
Level 4 $3,518.40
Level 5 $3,698.40
12 to 18 credits $5,253.96 per semester
Over 18 credits $437.83 per credit hour Graduate 1-11 credit hours and over 18 credit hours
Graduate Consortial
Programs Tuition: Level 1 $260.20
Master of Fine Arts $557.00 per credit hour Level 2 $266.20
Master of Public Health $588.00 per credit hour Level 3 $278.20
Graduate Workshops Level 4 $293.20

Special Tuition Rates: Level 5 $308.20
In-State Participant $157.84 per credit hour
Non-Regional Participant $168.32 per credit hour
HOUSING CHARGES
Housing Charges
Doctoral Tuition
Room and Board per academic year $9,312.00 (Payable as follows:
$4,656.00 fall semester, and $4,656.00
12 to 18 credits $5,460.00 per semester spring semester
Over 18 credits $455.00 per credit hour Residence Hall Application Fee $35.00
Nurse Anesthetist $2,895.29 per semester (academic year and/or summer)
Program Surcharge Single Room Surcharge $1,400.00 per semester
Student Housing During Academic
GENERAL FEE Breaks
1 to 3 days (no meals, per day) $26.00
12 to 18 credits $683.64 per semester
Per week (no meals, per week) $182.00
Over 18 credits $56.97 per credit hour
Summer
INFORMATION SERVICES FEE Summer Room and Board $285.00 (includes 10 meals per week)
1 to 11 credits $10.00 per credit hour Weller House Apt rates prorated for $400.00 per month
current tenants
12 to 18 credits $120.00 per semester
Voluntary Board Plan (students not in University housing) go
Over 18 credits $10.00 per credit hour
to https://www.dineoncampus.com/
ysu/meal-plan-purchase
Weller House Apartments (per Ohio Attorney General Payment/ Variable

Academic Year - room only) Collection Fee
Two Bedroom Family Unit $10,000.00 Parking Per day without permit $5.00
One Bedroom single unit $8,000.00 Parking Permit – Students, Fall & $115.00 per semester
Shared apartments with single $7,000.00 Spring (optional 0-5 credit hours)
bedrooms Parking Permit – Students, Summer $58.00
Courtyard Apartments (room only, per Term (optional 0-5 credit hours)
person) Peace Officer Training Academy Fee $300.00 per semester
1 bed/ 1 bath $815.00 per month Performance Music Fee $75.00 per credit
2 bed/ 2 bath $690.00 per month Physical Therapy Doctoral Acceptance $500.00
4 bed/ 2 bath $600.00 per month Deposit
2
Courtyard Expanded Room Rates Proficiency Examination $45.00 per course
4 bed converted to 6 bed (single bed) $400.00 per month Student Locker Rental $25.00 per year
4 bed converted to 6 bed (full-size bed) $500.00 per month Study Abroad Fee - Faculty Led Variable - based on actual travel costs
Study Abroad Fee - Individual $75.00
VOLUNTARY BOARD PLAN (STUDENTS NOT IN UNIVERSITY Technology/Laboratory Materials Fee
HOUSING) PLEASE GO TO HTTPS://WWW.DINEONCAMPUS.COM/ Level 1 $35.00 per course
YSU/MEAL-PLAN-PURCHASE (https://www.dineoncampus.com/ Level 2 $50.00 per course
ysu/meal-plan-purchase) OR CALL DINING SERVICES AT EXT. 3391. Level 3 $65.00 per course
*Room and board amount shown here is based on Bronze-level meal plan
selections. Rates are for Kilcawley, Wick, Lyden, and Cafaro houses. Level 4 $300.00 per course
Level 7 $20.00 per course
**Effective FY18, Weller House converted to graduate and family housing, and Level 8 $85.00 per course
rates charged per apartment instead of per bed.
Level 9 $25.00 per course
SPECIAL-PURPOSE FEES Level 10 $200.00 per course
Art Usage Fee $29.00 per course Level 11 (cooperative charge) $350.00 per course
College Level Examination Program $25.00 Level 12 $300.00 per course
Test Fee (CLEP) Level 13 $100.00 per course
College over 60 Registration fee $5.00 Transportation Fee, Fall & Spring $115.00 per semester
Course Book, eBook, and instructional Variable Terms (Required 6 plus credit hours
supplies listed in campus courses)
1 Transportation Fee, Summer Term $58.00 per semester
Credit by Examination $20.00 per credit hour
Deferred Payment fee (employer paid $50.00 (Required for 6 plus credit hours listed
only) on campus courses)
Equipment & Materials Replacement Market value Web-Based Courses Fee (Distance $100.00 per credit hour
Fee Learning Fee)
Federal Background Check $28.00 1

Credit awarded for courses based upon the successful completion of a
Graduate Student Application Fee $45.00 test administered by an academic department at YSU. The course title
Graduation Fee $65.00 appears on the transcript but no grade is listed.
2
Graduation Fee Late Application (after $38.50 A course or courses may be waived based on the performance on an
3rd wk. of term) examination. No academic credit is given and the course is not listed in
Health Center Fee $34.00 per semester the transcript.
HPE Equipment Replacement Fee Market value
Installment Payment Plan Enrollment $50.00 per semester maximum
SERVICE CHARGES
Check Replacement Fee $25.00
Fee
Child Preschool Laboratory Fee $150.00 per semester
Internal Revenue Service/1098T $100.00
penalty for incorrect name/SSN match Computer-Based Placement Re-Test $20.00 per test
International Graduate Student $45.00 Credit Card Convenience Fee (student 2.85% minimum of $3.00
Credential Evaluation accounts only)
International Student Health Insurance pass-thru charge, set by Ins. Carrier- Duplicate Diploma Fee $40.00
Variable Finger Printing Fee $37.00 per occurrence
International Student Program Fee $75.00 per semester Human Performance and Exercise Variable to cover cost in that course
Late Class Add Fee (Charged for each $50.00 per course Science Activity
course added after the last published Intramural Team Deposit $10.00 per team
date to add a class) Library Study Carrel Rental $25.00
Late Payment Fee $50.00 per month PC Data Recovery Service Fee $100.00 per occurrence
Late Registration Fee $75.00 PC Remediation Service Fee (if 3 or $75.00
MAT Test $90.00 more occurrences per academic year)
MBA Program Fee $50.00 per credit Photo I.D. Replacement Charge $25.00
Reading Tutoring Fee $38.00 per semester
196 Reduction/Refund of Fee Charges Upon Withdrawal
Returned Check or Credit Card Charge $30.00 of class, or notification to the instructor or department, does not constitute
Rich Autism Center Pre-School $125.00 per week official withdrawal.
Programs
Effective Summer 2009, if a student is permitted to withdraw from the
Student Health Insurance Go To: http://cms.ysu.edu/ University or if a student reduces his or her academic load, a refund of the
administrative-offices/student-health/ tuition charge, and the nonresident tuition surcharge, where applicable, shall
student-health be made in conformity with the following schedule for regularly scheduled
Thesis Binding $25.00 courses:
Transcript Fee $6.00
Length of Course 100% Refund No Reduction of Charges
Transcript Rush Fee (same day $12.00
processing, US mail or in person) 6 weeks or more Thru the 14th day 15th day and later
Transcript Rush Fee (overnight $35.00 Less than 6 weeks 15% of course duration More than 15% of the
express) course
PARKING VIOLATIONS Note: Because access to change of registration is now available online 24/7,
every day of the week is counted (including weekends and holidays) when
Class 1 – Minor violations
calculating tuition refunds.
1st offense $25.00
2nd offense $30.00 If the student withdraws after the prescribed time limits (as indicated above),
3rd offense $35.00 all tuition and other applicable fees and charges are forfeited. If fees were paid
by scholarship, loan or grant-in-aid, the appropriate credit is issued to the fund
Class 2 – Major violations $100.00
from which the initial payment was made.
Class 3 – Legal violations $250.00
Title IV financial aid funds are awarded to a student under the assumption that
For more information go to Parking Violations Information (https:// the student will attend school for the entire period for which the assistance
cms.ysu.edu/administrative-offices/parking-services/parking-violations). was awarded. If a student completely withdraws on or before the 60% point
in time of the period of enrollment, calculated using calendar days, a portion
MAGG LIBRARY & CURRICULUM RESOURCE CENTER FINES & FEES of the federal aid awarded (Federal Pell, SEOG, Perkins Loans, Direct Loans,
Overdue charges and loan periods differ by type of materials:
and PLUS Loans – but not Federal Work Study) may need to be returned
according to the provisions of the Higher Education Amendments of 1998.
• Most Library Books, CDs, Videos: No daily fines. At (15) days past due:
This recalculation may result in the student's owing a balance to Youngstown
$10.00 processing fee plus the item replacement cost.
State University and/or the federal Department of Education.
• OhioLINK Materials: Fine $0.50 per day to a maximum of $15.00, plus a
$35.00 processing fee and $75.00 item replacement cost. Any withdrawal, or reduction in academic hours after the schedule outlined
• Reserves, MMC All Other, CRC Non-Print: $0.55 per hour/day to above will not be entitled to a reduction of charges and/or refund unless an
a maximum of $11.00, plus a $10.00 processing fee and the item Application for Involuntary Withdrawal is submitted and approved by the Fees
replacement cost. and Charges Appeal Board. All decisions made by this board are final and
binding.
For further Circulation policy details, visit MAAG Circulation Policy (http://
maag.ysu.edu).
STUDENT FINES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE STUDENT CODE OF

CONDUCT
Failure to attend Student conduct Conference of Hearing $25.00; Failure to
complete a disciplinary sanction $25.00; Restitution for lost/stolen/damaged
property while in possession $50 plus restitution.
Substance Abuse Violation: 1st Offense $75.00; 2nd Offence $125.00; 3rd
Offense $175.00.
Drug/controlled substance use/possession/unauthorized prescription drug:

1st Offense $100.00; 2nd Offense $150.00; 3rd + Offense $250.00.
Serious Violations of The Student Code of Conduct: Violent/threatening

behavior $150.00; Theft $150.00; Weapons $150.00; Drug sales/distribution
$250.00; Other fines corresponding to the nature of the violation up to
$250.00.
THE UNIVERSITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE ANY FEE WITHOUT

NOTICE.
Reduction/Refund of Fee Charges

Upon Withdrawal
To withdraw from a single course, or from all courses (complete withdrawal), it
is necessary to access the registration functions online via the MyYSU Portal
– Registration. It is the student's responsibility to confirm that the withdrawal
was correctly processed, and the course(s) is/are deleted. Nonattendance
STATE RESIDENCY STATUS

Place of residency for tuition purposes will be determined at the time of
admission or readmission by the Office of Graduate Admissions on the basis
of the residency rules stated in this section and information supplied on the
Application for Admission form.
If the student has any questions about appropriate classification, at the

time of application, or any time thereafter, it is the student’s responsibility
to immediately bring it to the attention of the Office of Undergraduate
Admissions for review, as changes to resident status cannot be made
retroactive if supporting documentation is received after the first day of
the requested semester. Charges may be made to any student improperly
classified as an Ohio resident.
198 Resident Status Appeal
RESIDENT STATUS APPEAL other legal purposes for twelve consecutive months or more immediately
preceding the enrollment of such student in an institution of higher
education.
Appeal for a change in residency classification should be made in writing to 2. A person who has been a resident of Ohio for the purpose of this rule
the Office of Recruitment and Admissions. The Office may require the student for at least twelve consecutive months immediately preceding his or
to complete an Application for Nonresident Tuition Surcharge Exemption form. her enrollment in an institution of higher education and who is not
A decision will be sent in writing to the student, who may then appeal the receiving, and has not directly or indirectly received in the preceding twelve
classification in a personal interview. consecutive months, financial support from persons or entities who are
not residents of Ohio for all other legal purposes.
The student may request the Office of Recruitment and Admissions to arrange
3. A dependent student of a parent or legal guardian, or the spouse of a
an appearance before the Residence Classification Board. Such appearances
person who, as of the first day of a term of enrollment, has accepted full-
ordinarily occur within two weeks of the request, if possible. The Residence
time, self-sustaining employment and established domicile in the state of
Classification Board’s appellate decision is final.
Ohio for reasons other than gaining the benefit of favorable tuition rates.
Documentation of full-time employment and domicile shall include both of
Ohio Student Residency for State Subsidy the following documents:
and Tuition Surcharge Purposes a. A sworn statement from the employer or the employer's representative
on the letterhead of the employer or the employer's representative
A. Intent and authority certifying that the parent, legal guardian or spouse of the student is
employed full-time in Ohio.
1. It is the intent of the chancellor of the Ohio board of regents in
promulgating this rule to exclude from treatment as residents, as that b. A copy of the lease under which the parent, legal guardian or spouse
term is applied here, those persons who are present in the state of Ohio is the lessee and occupant of rented residential property in the state;
primarily for the purpose of receiving the benefit of a state-supported a copy of the closing statement on residential real property located in
education. Ohio of which the parent, legal guardian or spouse is the owner and
occupant; or if the parent, legal guardian or spouse is not the lessee or
2. This rule is adopted pursuant to Chapter 119 of the Revised Code, and
owner of the residence in which he or she has established domicile, a
under the authority conferred upon the chancellor of the Ohio board of
letter from the owner of the residence certifying that the parent, legal
regents by section 3333.31 of the Revised Code.
guardian or spouse resides at that residence.
B. Definitions D. Additional criteria which may be considered in

1. "Resident " shall mean any person who maintains a twelve-month place
or places of residence in Ohio, who is qualified as a resident to vote in
determining residency may include but are not limited to
Ohio and receive state public assistance, and who may be subjected to tax the following:
liability under section 5747.02 of the Revised Code, provided such person 1. Criteria evidencing residency:
has not, within the time prescribed by this rule, declared himself or herself a. If a person is subject to tax liability under section 5747.02 of the
to be or allowed himself or herself to remain a resident of any other state Revised Code;
or nation for any of these or other purposes. b. If a person qualifies to vote in Ohio;
2. "Financial support" as used in this rule, shall not include grants, c. If a person is eligible to receive Ohio public assistance;
scholarships and awards from persons or entities which are not related to
d. If a person has an Ohio's driver's license and/or motor vehicle
the recipient.
registration.
3. An "institution of higher education" shall have the same meaning as "state
2. Criteria evidencing lack of residency:
institution of higher education" as that term is defined in section 3345.011
a. If a person is a resident of or intends to be a resident of another
of the Revised Code, and shall also include private medical and dental
state or nation for the purpose of tax liability, voting, receipt of public
colleges which receive direct subsidy from the state of Ohio.
assistance, or student loan benefits (if the student qualified for that
4. "Domicile" as used in this rule is a person's permanent place of abode, loan program by being a resident of that state or nation);
so long as the person has the legal ability under federal and state law to
b. If a person is a resident or intends to be a resident of another state
reside permanently at that abode. For the purpose of this rule, only one
or nation for any purpose other than tax liability, voting, or receipt of
domicile may be maintained at a given time.
public assistance (see paragraph (D)(2)(a) of this rule).
5. "Dependent" shall mean a student who was claimed by at least one parent
3. For the purpose of determining residency for tuition surcharge purposes at
or guardian as a dependent on that person's internal revenue service tax
Ohio's state-assisted colleges and universities, an individual's immigration
filing for the previous tax year.
status will not preclude an individual from obtaining resident status if that
6. "Residency Officer" means the person or persons at an institution of higher individual has the current legal status to remain permanently in the United
education that has the responsibility for determining residency of students States.
under this rule.
7. "Community Service Position" shall mean a position volunteering or E. Exceptions to the general rule of residency for
working for:
a. VISTA, Americorps, city year, the peace corps, or any similar program
subsidy and tuition surcharge purposes:
as determined by the chancellor of the Ohio board of regents; or 1. A person who is living and is gainfully employed on a full-time or part-time
and self-sustaining basis in Ohio and who is pursuing a part-time program
b. An elected or appointed public official for a period of time not
of instruction at an institution of higher education shall be considered a
exceeding twenty-four consecutive months.
resident of Ohio for these purposes.
C. Residency for subsidy and tuition surcharge purposes 2. A person who enters and currently remains on active duty status in the
United States military service while a resident of Ohio for all other legal
The following persons shall be classified as residents of the state of Ohio for
purposes and his or her dependents shall be considered residents of Ohio
subsidy and tuition surcharge purposes:
for these purposes as long as Ohio remains the state of such person's
1. A student whose spouse, or a dependent student, at least one of whose domicile.
parents or legal guardian, has been a resident of the state of Ohio for all
3. A person on active duty status in the United States military service establishes domicile outside Ohio less than twelve months after accepting
who is stationed and resides in Ohio and his or her dependents shall be employment and establishing domicile in Ohio.
considered residents of Ohio for these purposes. 4. Any person once classified as a nonresident must apply to the institution
4. A person who is transferred by his employer beyond the territorial limits he or she attends for reclassification as a resident of Ohio for these
of the fifty states of the United States and the District of Columbia while purposes if such person in fact wants to be reclassified as a resident.
a resident of Ohio for all other legal purposes and his or her dependents It is the student’s responsibility to initiate contact. Should such person
shall be considered residents of Ohio for these purposes as long as Ohio present clear and convincing proof that no part of his or her financial
remains the state of such person's domicile as long as such person has support is or in the preceding twelve consecutive months has been
fulfilled his or her tax liability to the state of Ohio for at least the tax year provided directly or indirectly by persons or entities who are not residents
preceding enrollment. of Ohio for all other legal purposes, such person shall be reclassified as
5. A person who has been employed as a migrant worker in the state of a resident. Evidentiary determinations under this rule shall be made by
Ohio and his or her dependents shall be considered a resident for these the institution which may require, among other things, the submission
purposes provided such person has worked in Ohio at least four months of documentation regarding the sources of a student's actual financial
during each of the three years preceding the proposed enrollment. support.
6. A person who was considered a resident under this rule at the time the 5. Any reclassification of a person who was once classified as a nonresident
person started a community service position as defined under this rule, for these purposes shall have prospective application only from the date of
and his or her spouse and dependents, shall be considered a resident of such reclassification, effective the following semester.
Ohio while in service and upon completion of service in the community 6. Any institution of higher education charged with reporting student
service position. enrollment to the chancellor of the Ohio board of regents for state subsidy
7. A person who graduated from an Ohio high school, left the state, and purposes and assessing the tuition surcharge shall provide individual
returns to enroll in an Ohio public institution of higher education and students with a fair and adequate opportunity to present proof of his or her
establishes domicile in the state. Ohio residency for purposes of this rule. Such an institution may require
the submission of affidavits and other documentary evidence which it may
8. A person who returns to the state of Ohio due to marital hardship, takes
deem necessary to a full and complete determination under this rule.
or has taken legal steps to end a marriage, and reestablishes financial
dependence upon a parent or legal guardian (receives greater than fifty
percent of his or her support from the parent or legal guardian), and his or
her dependents shall be considered residents of Ohio.
9. A person who is a member of the Ohio National Guard and who is
domiciled in Ohio, and his or her spouse and dependents, shall be
considered residents of Ohio while the person is in Ohio national guard
service.
10. A person who is eligible, or whose benefits have been exhausted or have
expired, for benefits under the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance
Act of 2008 or any prior federal act establishing veterans' education
benefits, who has been honorably discharged or released from service,
who, as of the first day of a term of enrollment, is domiciled in Ohio, and
his or her spouse and dependents, shall be considered residents of Ohio
for these purposes as long as Ohio remains the state of such person's
domicile.
Documentation determined to be acceptable by the institution:
a. DD214 or other military document showing honorable discharge.
b. Documentation of domicile shall include a copy of the lease under
which the person or spouse is the lessee and occupant of rented
residential property in the state; a copy of the closing statement on
residential real property located in Ohio of which the person or spouse
is the owner and occupant; or if the person or spouse is not the lessee
or owner of the residence in which he or she has established domicile,
a letter from the owner of the residence certifying that the person or
spouse resides at that residence.
F. Procedures
1. A dependent person classified as a resident of Ohio for these purposes

under the provisions of paragraph (C)(1) of this rule and who is enrolled
in an institution of higher education when his or her parents or legal
guardian removes their residency from the state of Ohio shall continue to
be considered a resident during continuous full-time enrollment and until
his or her completion of any one academic degree program.
2. In considering residency, removal of the student or the student's parents
or legal guardian from Ohio shall not, during a period of twelve months
following such removal, constitute relinquishment of Ohio residency
status otherwise established under paragraph (C)(1) or (C)(2) of this rule.
3. For students who qualify for residency status under paragraph (C)(3)
of this rule, residency status is lost immediately if the employed person
upon whom resident student status was based accepts employment and
200 Financial Assistance
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE grading, etc.) International graduate students, who have been appointed as
teaching assistants, including graduate assistants who are assisting with
teaching duties, are required to demonstrate oral proficiency in English. The
Graduate students may apply for assistantships and fellowships, on campus speaking subsection of a standardized test will be utilized in the assessment
employment, as well as Federal Financial Aid. Scholarships (p. 203) are also process. For a TA, a minimum of 23 on the TOEFL is considered satisfactory; a
available. score of 7 is considered satisfactory on the IBT.
Assistantships Graduate students who are in provisional status because of undergraduate

coursework deficiencies cannot be appointed as teaching assistants until
the required coursework is completed. Such students can be considered for
The assistantship program is predicated on the idea that graduate students,
research appointments. Exceptions to this policy may be considered and must
given an opportunity to assist the faculty, provide a service to the institution
be reviewed and approved by the dean of the College of Graduate Studies.
and also gain valuable experience through this work in association with the
faculty. Appointments to assistantships are made by the dean of The College To remain eligible for the assistantship, an appointee must discharge his or her
of Graduate Studies only upon recommendation by the student’s academic duties satisfactorily and maintain good academic standing. An appointee must
department. In those instances, in which the student indicates acceptance maintain full-time enrollment (9 semester hours of degree-credit coursework
of an assistantship award after April 15, the student may not accept another per term for the regular academic year. In addition, students appointed as
appointment without first obtaining formal release for this purpose. Graduate Research Assistants must also enroll in at least 6 semester hours
during the summer term. With the advisor’s approval, graduate coursework
Applications for assistantships must be accompanied or preceded by
that is not part of the graduate assistant’s degree program may be counted
application for admission to the College of Graduate Studies. All applicants
toward the 18-semester-hour minimum for the assistantship. Approval to
and current students with superior credentials including first-year international
carry more than 18 semester hours or fewer than nine semester hours in any
graduate students may apply for graduate assistantships.
semester may be granted by the dean of The College of Graduate Studies
Graduate assistants may be assigned to instructional, research, and/or other only upon clear justification by the student’s academic program department.
academic duties as determined by the department in which the assistant is For a TA who is the instructor of record and has a teaching load of five to
appointed and as approved by the dean of The College of Graduate Studies. six semester hours, the minimum required enrollment is six semester hours,
but the College of Graduate Studies must be notified of this. For a teaching
Graduate Assistant (GA) A GA is normally assigned duties primarily focused assistant who is the instructor of record and has a teaching load of four
on the conduct of research/scholarly activity. A GA may be assigned teaching semester hours or less, the minimum required enrollment remains at nine
duties, but should not be the instructor of record for a course. Appointment is semester hours.
typically for the Fall and Spring semesters of an academic year.
Graduate assistants shall not hold other full-time employment but may accept
Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) A GRA is only assigned duties focused on occasional or temporary employment outside the University during the term
the conduct of research/scholarly activity and will typically receive a twelve- of the assistantship, subject to the approval of the department chair or the
month appointment. program director of the department. Other employment on the YSU campus
requires the approval of the dean of The College of Graduate Studies.
Graduate Assistant/Intern (GA/I) A GA/I is a special category of graduate
assistant designated to provide opportunities for university offices or Each assistantship provides a stipend. Graduate assistants may also be
departments, community companies or agencies, or other appropriate external awarded a Graduate College Premiere Scholarship 36.0.
sponsors to involve graduate students as academic assistants/interns in real
life experiences related to their fields of study. Graduate College Premiere Scholarship
Teaching Assistant (TA) A TA will only be assigned duties focused on Graduate College Premiere Scholarship is typically provided for 36.0 semester
instruction and may be the instructor of record for a one regularly scheduled hours
lower division undergraduate class or classes.
The Graduate College Premiere Scholarship 36.0 provides:
Note: Additional academic services to the academic program in which the
• Up to 36sh of instructional fees during the combined fall and spring
student is enrolled may be appropriate for all assistantship appointments.
semesters and up to 12sh for the summer term (for graduate courses
A student appointed as a graduate assistant (GA, GRA, TA and GA/I) will be required to complete a single degree program) Note: Summer scholarships
paid a stipend. The student transportation fee will be remitted during each require renewal of the scholarship.
term of appointment. The department/agency of service will provide a stipend • Nonresident tuition surcharge
and fringe to the university. A stipend will be paid to the student through the • Music performance fees (if applicable)
normal stipend process for GA/I appointments.
Criteria for Initial Award:
Assistantship appointments require 20 hours per week for 16 weeks for
each fall and spring semester (including exam week) and 14 weeks for the • Acceptance for regular admission to the College of Graduate Studies
summer semester (for 12-month appointments) for duties to be assigned by (Exceptions may be granted by the graduate dean)
the department chair. Typically the assistantship schedule follows the YSU • Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
academic calendar. In some cases the schedule may need to be changed • Recommendation by the appropriate academic dean
to accomplish the duties to be performed. In such cases, the department
• Approval by the dean of graduate studies
chairperson will provide written notice of the change to the student affected
and to the Dean of Graduate Studies. Graduate assistants assigned to class- To Maintain the Scholarship:
room or laboratory duties are under the direct supervision of a full-service
faculty member who will retain full responsibility for the maintenance of high • Student must remain in good standing
academic and pedagogical standards. • Student must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0-point scale for all
graduate coursework
The Chair of the department will be responsible for assessing the oral
proficiency in English. Students who do not achieve a satisfactory rating will • Student must maintain enrollment of at least 18 semester hours of degree-
not be permitted to teach, and will be assigned non-teaching duties (research, credit coursework for the academic year and no fewer than 9 semester
hours in each of the fall and spring semesters (Exceptions may be granted consultation with the direct assistantship supervisor. Whenever possible, the
by the graduate dean) department chair should not reassign workload to another graduate assistant.
• Making good progress towards degree completion, as determined by the Graduate assistants who are formally approved through the Short Term/
department chair Extended Leave Form will be excused from their regular graduate assistant
activities for the duration of their approved leave. Although tuition remission
Notes: will continue during the extended absence, graduate assistants will no longer
receive the monthly stipend for the duration of their approved leave. The
• Awards are subject to availability of funds graduate assistant’s monthly stipend resume upon successful return to
• This compensation may be subject to taxation the graduate assistant position within the particular appointment period.
• Typically, the initial scholarship will cover Fall and Spring terms and the Should the graduate assistant require additional leave time beyond the
renewal of scholarship will include Summer, Fall and Spring. original agreement, this must be formally approved by the department chair in
consultation with the direct graduate assistant supervisor through the Short
Failure to meet any of the criteria to maintain this scholarship will result in Term/Extended Leave Form. Should the graduate assistants be unable to
termination of the scholarship. return until after the original appointment ending date, there is no guarantee of
the availability of a continued graduate assistantship. However, the graduate
Graduate assistants who have been admitted with undergraduate course student would be considered for future graduate assistant appointments in a
deficiencies will make up course deficiencies by taking the appropriate manner consistent with all other graduate students.
courses at their own expense.
Further information regarding assistantship stipends and scholarships is Graduate Assistant/Intern

available at The College of Graduate Studies Assistantship and Fellowship
A special category of graduate assistant, designated as a graduate assistant/
website (http://cms.ysu.edu/college-graduate-studies/assistantships-
intern (GA/I), provides opportunities for University offices or departments,
fellowships).
community companies or agencies, or other appropriate external sponsors
Guidelines for Graduate Assistant Leave to involve graduate students as academic assistants/interns in “real life”
experiences related to their fields of study. The department/agency of service
Circumstances occasionally occur that prevent graduate assistants (including will provide a stipend to the University, which will be paid to the student
GAs, TAs, and GAIs) from performing the duties of their appointment. through the normal stipend process. The GA/I will be expected to work in the
Consistent with Youngstown State University’s effort to support all members internship work environment 20 hours per week.
of our community, these guidelines seek to reduce the professional and
personal stresses that can develop when graduate assistants encounter Further information about graduate assistant/intern appointments may be
extenuating circumstances that warrant a temporary absence from their obtained from the College of Graduate Studies.
assistantship duties. The purpose of these guidelines is to outline how
instances of personal and/or family illness, injury, childbirth or adoption, and
other agreed upon and valid reasons for absence should be addressed by
Cushwa/Commercial Shearing
the unit funding the assistantship. These guidelines are intended to ensure
that the graduate assistant support be maintained to the extent possible
Graduate Fellowships
during an approved absence. In the cases of foreseeable events, the graduate Cushwa/Commercial Shearing Graduate Fellowships are available for
assistant should inform his/her direct assistantship supervisor as soon as selected outstanding graduate students in YSU’s master’s degree programs in
the circumstances and dates of needed leave are known. For unforeseeable Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Upon successful
events, notification should be made as soon as possible once the need arises. completion of the program, Cushwa Fellows will be awarded a master’s
It should be noted that leave requests may be jeopardized or denied for degree in their field of study. The Charles B. Cushwa, Jr./Commercial Shear-
reasons including, but not limited to, multiple leave requests, unsatisfactory ing Inc. Graduate Student Scholarship/Fellowship Fund was established in
performance levels, evidence of dishonesty, and insufficient documentation. 2003 to provide students the opportunity to pursue advanced degrees, get
Furthermore, these guidelines pertain only to issues related to the individual as career experience, and offset some of the financial challenges of continuing
a graduate assistant. There are separate attendance policies for the individual their education. In addition, the community will benefit from these scholars
as a graduate assistant at YSU. interacting with local businesses and bringing the resources of the University
into the local economy.
Short-term graduate assistant absences may be requested for valid periods
of absences which typically span less than two weeks in duration. In these Fellows are expected to devote 20 hours per week for 16 weeks per semester
instances, the graduate assistant should make the request to his/her direct (12 weeks in summer) to fellowship duties. They are assigned to a research
assistantship supervisor as promptly as possible, so that coverage of duties or other appropriate work experience that is related to the academic program
during the requested short-term absence can be addressed. Reasonable in which they are enrolled. Fellows are normally expected to complete at least
requests for short-term absences can typically be approved with all graduate one semester as a graduate intern at a company or industry site related to
assistant benefits maintained. The graduate assistant should work with the their degree program. Cushwa/Commercial Shearing Fellows must maintain
direct assistantship supervisor and the department chair to ensure that the enrollment in at least 18 semester hours of degree-credit coursework for the
time can be made up in a reasonable manner through creative ways such as regular academic year (fall and spring), not fewer than nine semester hours
working up to an extra five hours per week, working over university breaks, of degree-credit coursework during each fall and spring semester, and not
etc. The graduate assistants, the direct assistantship supervisor, and the fewer than six semester hours in the summer. To remain eligible, fellows must
department chair should agree to this plan in writing through the Short Term/ discharge their duties satisfactorily and maintain good academic standing
Extended Leave Form (See Attached). in their coursework. Appointments are made annually based on satisfactory
performance.
For needed absences from graduate assistant duties of longer than two
weeks, a graduate assistant must formally request an extended leave. Long- The stipend is $15,000 for the academic year and summer (three semesters).
term absences may be requested for a variety of valid reasons as previously Fellows will be awarded funding for instructional fees and out of state
noted. These types of requests should be reasonable and include written surcharge. Other academic fees may be remitted.
documentation related to the reason for absence (such as a letter from a
medical doctor, legal documentation, etc.). The request for extended leave Normally, the Cushwa/Commercial Shearing Fellow receives an appointment
must be made to the chair of the department providing the assistantship in for two years, including summers. An application for a Cushwa Fellowship
202 Doctoral Fellowships
should be submitted with the initial application for admission to the College Failure to meet any of the criteria to maintain this scholarship will result in
of Graduate Studies or as soon as the student is advised to do so by the termination of the scholarship.
graduate faculty advisor. As part of the application process, applicants must
submit an official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score report (regardless Graduate assistants who have been admitted with undergraduate course
of whether or not the GRE is required for the student’s graduate program). deficiencies will make up course deficiencies by taking the appropriate
Applicants must have been awarded a undergraduate degree from a regionally courses at their own expense.
accredited U.S. institution. Contact the College of Graduate Studies for the
Further information regarding assistantship stipends and scholarships is
current year’s deadline.
available at The College of Graduate Studies Assistantship and Fellowship
Doctoral Fellowships
fellowships).
Doctoral fellows not only provide a service to the institution but also gain
valuable experience through their special association with the faculty. Doctoral Ph.D. in Materials Science and
fellows are assigned to a research, teaching, or other appropriate work
experience that is related to their academic program.
Engineering Fellowship
The appointee to the Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering Doctoral
Normally, the doctoral fellow receives an appointment for a period of one Fellowship is expected to devote a minimum of twenty hours per week to
calendar year beginning with the fall semester. To remain eligible for a fellowship duties.
fellowship, fellows must discharge their duties satisfactorily and maintain
good academic standing in their coursework. Good academic standing for Doctoral fellows are required to be full-time graduate students as defined in
graduate students is a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 in the Graduate Catalog. Prior approval to carry more than twelve credit hours or
graduate-level courses. fewer than nine credit hours in any one semester must be obtained from the
department concerned and the dean of the College of Graduate Studies. When
Doctoral fellows will typically be awarded a Graduate College Premier determining minimum course hours, degree credit coursework will include
Scholarship. whatever courses are stipulated by the Ph.D. program coordinator to fulfill the
requirements for the degree program.
Graduate College Premiere Scholarship Institutionally funded first-year doctoral fellowships carry a stipend of
Graduate College Premiere Scholarship is typically provided for 36.0 semester $23,500 for one calendar year. Continuing Ph.D. students, and those funded
hours from external grants, may be awarded at a higher level, dependent upon the
recommendation of the advisor, approval of the STEM dean, and availability of
The Graduate College Premiere Scholarship 36.0 provides: funds.
Ed.D. Fellowship
• Up to 36sh of instructional fees during the combined fall and spring
semesters and up to 12sh for the summer term (for graduate courses
required to complete a single degree program) Note: Summer scholarships The Ed.D. Fellowship in Educational Leadership is awarded to outstanding
require renewal of the scholarship. doctoral students contributing and studying in the area of education.
• Nonresident tuition surcharge The Ed.D. Fellowship provides recipients with an academic year service
• Music performance fees (if applicable) appointment with the expectation of a minimum of twenty hours per week
devoted to fellowship duties. Normally, one fellowship is awarded per year.
Criteria:
• Acceptance for regular admission to the College of Graduate Studies
(Exceptions may be granted by the graduate dean) • Full-time doctoral status
• Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. • Admitted to candidacy by date of application
• Recommendation by the appropriate academic dean • Outstanding scholarship
• Approval by the dean of graduate studies • Minimum 3.0 GPA
To Maintain the Scholarship: Doctoral fellows are required to be full-time graduate students as defined in
the Graduate Catalog. Prior approval to carry more than twelve credit hours or
• Student must remain in good standing fewer than nine credit hours in any one semester must be obtained from the
• Student must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0-point scale for all department chair of EFRTL and the dean of the College of Graduate Studies.
graduate coursework When determining minimum course hours, degree credit coursework will
include whatever courses are stipulated by the Ed.D. program coordinator to
• Student must maintain enrollment of at least 18 semester hours of degree-
fulfill the requirements for the degree program.
credit coursework for the academic year and no fewer than 9 semester
hours in each of the fall and spring semesters (Exceptions may be granted
Award:
by the graduate dean)
• Making good progress towards degree completion, as determined by the The recipient will receive a fellowship stipend for the academic year in the
department chair amount of $10,000. The recipient will also be awarded the Graduate College
Premiere Scholarship for 20 s.h. Recipient must meet requirements to
Notes: maintain the scholarship and stipend.
• Awards are subject to availability of funds Application and Selection Processes:

• This compensation may be subject to taxation
Submit letter of interest and letter of recommendation by April 30 for
• Typically, the initial scholarship will cover Fall and Spring terms and the
consideration for the following year. Along with a completed application
renewal of scholarship will include Summer, Fall and Spring.
(including scholarship statement), students are required to submit a CV/
resume, and a letter of recommendation from a current Youngstown State Graduate assistants who have been admitted with undergraduate course
University faculty member. All materials must be received by the deadline. deficiencies will make up course deficiencies by taking the appropriate
courses at their own expense.
Applications are reviewed by a committee comprised of faculty representing
various ranks and disciplines. Recipients are selected by the Department Chair Further information regarding assistantship stipends and scholarships is
of Educational Foundations, Research, Technology and Leadership. available at The College of Graduate Studies Assistantship and Fellowship
For further information on the Ed.D. Fellowship please contact Chuck Vergon fellowships).
at (330) 941-1574.
Graduate Scholarship (new students only)
Federal Financial Aid Graduate scholarships are available from the College of Graduate Studies for
new graduate students accepted into a YSU graduate degree program.
Graduate students enrolled in degree programs at YSU may apply for federal
financial aid in the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office, 202 Meshel Hall. (See Criteria for the scholarship
Full-Time Status as it relates to eligibility for federal financial aid. (p. 186)) Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.5 or above
On-Campus Student Employment • All undergraduate coursework for the earned bachelor’s degree will be
included in determining the GPA.
Graduate students enrolled in degree programs are eligible for on-campus
Each scholarship is renewable for up to 6 semesters if the student maintains a
student employment. For information on how to apply, contact the Office of
3.0 graduate GPA and completes a minimum of 6 semester hours of graduate
Student Life, Jones Hall.
courses each fall and spring semester.
Scholarships The Graduate Scholarship is applied to the instructional fees only. Students
receiving the College Credit Plus Instructor scholarship are ineligible for the
Graduate College Premiere Scholarship Graduate Scholarship.
Graduate College Premiere Scholarship is typically provided for 36.0 semester No scholarship application is required; however, this scholarship is competitive
hours and will be distributed according to GPA until the allocation for each program
is met. Students should apply for admission early as funds are limited. The
The Graduate College Premiere Scholarship 36.0 provides: award process begins in April for the following academic year.
• Up to 36sh of instructional fees during the combined fall and spring The College of Graduate Studies supports the April 15th Resolution Regarding
semesters and up to 12sh for the summer term (for graduate courses Graduate Scholars, Fellows, Trainees and Assistants of the Council of
required to complete a single degree program) Note: Summer scholarships Graduate Schools. The resolution is available at: http://www.cgsnet.org/
require renewal of the scholarship. april-15-resolution(link is external) .
• Nonresident tuition surcharge
• Music performance fees (if applicable) Amount: $500 - $1,000 to be credited toward the instructional fee each fall and
spring semester if renewal requirements are met
Renewable: Yes
• Acceptance for regular admission to the College of Graduate Studies
(Exceptions may be granted by the graduate dean) Dr. Eugene D. Scudder Graduate Student Teaching
• Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Scholarship
• Recommendation by the appropriate academic dean Dr. Eugene D. Scudder Graduate Student Teaching Scholarship is a cash
• Approval by the dean of graduate studies award given to a chemistry graduate student for outstanding performance in
teaching assignments. Students cannot apply for this scholarship.
To Maintain the Scholarship:
Amount: $100
• Student must remain in good standing Awards Available: 1
• Student must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0-point scale for all Deadline Date: Not Applicable
graduate coursework Renewable: No
• Student must maintain enrollment of at least 18 semester hours of degree- Contact: Counseling Department, 330-941-3257
credit coursework for the academic year and no fewer than 9 semester
hours in each of the fall and spring semesters (Exceptions may be granted Dr. Robert A. DiGiulio Scholarship
by the graduate dean) The Dr. Robert A. DiGiulio Scholarship is awarded to a graduate student in
• Making good progress towards degree completion, as determined by the the Department of Counseling who has been accepted into the program. The
department chair recipient must demonstrate need and be a non-traditional female student over
the age of 25 years. Student must have at least a 3.00 average in Departmental
Notes: courses.
• Awards are subject to availability of funds Amount: $500

• This compensation may be subject to taxation Awards Available: 1
Deadline Date: February 1
• Typically, the initial scholarship will cover Fall and Spring terms and the
Renewable: Information not available
renewal of scholarship will include Summer, Fall and Spring.
Contact: Counseling Department, 330-941-3257
Failure to meet any of the criteria to maintain this scholarship will result in
termination of the scholarship.
204 Scholarships
Gertrude Hendricks Family Life Scholarship training, Army ROTC can pay for your college tuition, too. You will have a
normal college student experience like everyone else on campus, but when you
The Gertrude Hendricks Family Life Scholarship is available each year to a
graduate, you will be an Officer in the Army. Recipients must pass a physical
graduate student whose undergraduate major has afforded preparation for
fitness test, be U.S. citizens, have a minimum 2.5 GPA and minimum ACT of 19
an effective contribution to the family life area. Application is by letter to the
or SAT of 930.
School of Graduate Studies and Research. The following information should
be included: undergraduate major, degree, and year; other degree work, if any; Amount: Up to $12,000 per school year or $48,000 for 4 yrs
current graduate program; career goal(s); a statement of how the Hendricks Awards Available: Not applicable
scholarship will help the student to achieve his or her goal(s); and a statement Deadline Date: Not applicable
of how the scholarship will prepare the student for "an effective contribution to Renewable: Yes, must be full-time with 2.5 GPA
the family life area." Contact: Military Science Department at 330-941-3205
Amount: Varies
Awards Available: Varies
Martha K. Shuster Memorial Scholarships
Deadline Date: February 1 Martha K. Shuster Memorial Scholarships are awarded in recognition of
Renewable: Yes academic adchievement in memory of a former YSU employee and Women’s
Contact: College of Graduate Studies, 330-941-3091 Club president. Scholarships are available to one graduate student. Candidates
must have completed one third of degree requirements and a minimum 3.5
Application Form (http://cms.ysu.edu/sites/default/files/documents/college- GPA. Financial need may be considered and a short essay is required. More
graduate-studies/Hendricks_Scholarship_Application.pdf)* information can be found at the following website: www.ysu.edu/womensclub
(http://www.ysu.edu/womensclub).
Doris Burdman Scholarship - Graduate
The Doris Burdman Scholarship - Graduate is awarded to a student enrolled
in the Master of Social Work program who is maintaining a minimum 3.0
GPA. The recipient must have completed a minimum of 12 semester hours of
graduate level social work courses by the semester the award is to be granted.
The recipient must showcase a commitment and dedication to the social work
field as demonstrated through completion of an essay.
Amount: $2,500
Awards Available: 1
Renewable: No
Contact: Scholarship Committee Chairperson, Department of Social Work,
330-941-1598
Dr. James A. Reeder Graduate Scholarship

Dr. James A. Reeder Graduate Scholarship is awarded to a current chemistry
graduate student who will be enrolled at YSU at least part-time during the next
academic year. Students cannot apply for this scholarship.
Amount: Varies, minimum $500

Awards Available: 1
Deadline Date: Not applicable
Renewable: No
Contact: Chemistry Department for more information
Earl E. Edgar Memorial Scholarship

The Earl E. Edgar Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a graduate student
studying the humanities. Applicant must be enrolled in the MA program in
American Studies, English, or History; have regular admission status; and
have at least half of the degree program requirements completed at the time
of application. Application is by letter to the College of Graduate Studies.
Selection is based on academic excellence and financial need.
Amount: Varies
Awards Available: Varies
Renewable: Yes
Contact: College of Graduate Studies, 330-941-3091
Application Form (http://cms.ysu.edu/sites/default/files/documents/college-

graduate-studies/Edgar_Scholarship_Application.pdf)*
ROTC Scholarship
Army ROTC is an elective curriculum you take along with your required college
classes. It prepares you with the tools, training and experiences that will help
you succeed in any competitive environment. Along with great leadership
COURSE NUMBERING
SYSTEM, ABBREVIATIONS,
AND REFERENCE MARKS
Courses listed in this catalog are of two types.
• Courses in the 5800 series are upper-division undergraduate courses in

which graduate students may enroll for graduate credit with the approval
of an advisor.
• Courses in the 6900- and above series are graduate-level courses normally
open only to graduate students but which undergraduates may elect under
conditions outlined in Graduate Courses for Undergraduates. Courses in
the 8100 series are doctoral-level courses.
• The abbreviation s.h. at the end of a course description stands for
“semester hours of credit.” Thus, credit for a three-hour, two-semester
course is indicated by the notation 3+3 s.h., meaning three semester hours
of credit each semester.
• Prereq. stands for “prerequisite.”
• Comma. Ordinarily, a comma between numbers (e.g., 6907, 6908) indicates
that the course extends throughout the year, but that credit toward
graduation is given for each course individually.
• En dash. An en dash between numbers (e.g., 6907–6908) indicates that
credit is not given toward graduation for the work of the first semester
until the work of the second semester is completed, except when special
permission is granted by the chair of the department in which the course
is given. The first semester of such a course is prerequisite to the second.
206 Graduate Student Grievance Procedure
GRADUATE STUDENT
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
Academic Grievances
The Student Academic Grievance Procedure provides students with a formal
channel through which complaints concerning academic matters may be
heard. A student must attempt to resolve the complaint by first discussing the
issue with the faculty member. If the complaint is not resolved at that level, the
student should direct his or her complaint to the department chair and, if the
complaint is still not resolved, then to the dean of the college.
Complaints not resolved following a discussion with the dean will be

considered by an associate provost or designee, who will serve as Judicial
Chair. Upon his or her review, the Judicial Chair determines whether the
complaint is grievable. If the complaint is grievable, it is presented to the
Student Academic Grievance Subcommittee. Per the YSU-OEA Agreement,
Article 20, academic matters that may be grieved are the following:
• Material deviation from the grading scale or weight distribution indicated

on the course syllabus by the faculty member, to the detriment of the
individual student or the entire class.
• Material deviation of faculty contractual obligations as specified in the
article on Teaching Rights and Responsibilities in the Faculty Collective
Bargaining Agreement, to the detriment of the individual student or the
entire class.
Other areas of contention between a student and a faculty member may not be
grieved under this section. The student should contact the department chair
of the faculty member's department or the dean of the college housing the
faculty member's department for further advisement in these situations.
Students wishing to file a grievance should contact the administrative

assistant in the Office of the Provost for an appropriate referral. Further
information may be found in the Academic Grievance Guide, which is available
online at the Student Success (http://cms.ysu.edu/administrative-offices/
student-success/division-student-success) homepage. A paper copy may be
obtained in the Division of Student Success.
An electronic copy of the Student Academic Grievance Form (https://

www.dropbox.com/s/bbg1w32fdqui29g/Academic%20Grievance
%20Form.pdf?dl=0) is available. An electronic copy of the Student Academic
Grievance Procedure (https://www.dropbox.com/s/5zeuyqxckgy281w/
Grievance%20Panel%20Procedure%20072917.pdf?dl=0) is also available.
GRADUATE FACULTY Assistant Professor of Counseling, School Psychology, and Educational

Leadership
Graduate Faculty Member
Please see the Current Graduate Faculty Listing (http://webserv.cc.ysu.edu/ B.A., Wright State University, 2004
grad_faculty/#) for complete list of graduate faculty including Category 2 and M.S., University of Tennessee, 2009
3. Ph.D., University of Tennessee, 2011
A Dr. Diana Awad-Scrocco

Associate Professor of English
Dr. Martin A. Abraham Graduate Faculty Member
Professor of Civil/Environmental and Chemical Engineering B.A., Youngstown State University, 2006
Graduate Faculty Member M.A., Kent State University, 2008
B.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1982 Ph.D., Kent State University, 2012
Ph.D., University of Delaware, 1987
Dr. Daniel Ayana
Dr. Samuel Adu-Poku Professor of History
Professor of Art Graduate Faculty Member
Graduate Faculty Member B.A., Addis Ababa University, 1980
B.A., University of Science and Technology (Ghana), 1987 M.A., Addis Ababa University, 1984
Dip. Ed., University of Science and Technology (Ghana), 1988 Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1995
M.Ed., University of New Brunswick (Canada), 1995
Ph.D., University of British Columbia (Canada), 2002 B
Dr. Mari L. Alschuler Dr. Rebecca Lee Badawy
Associate Professor of Social Work Assistant Professor of Management
Graduate Faculty Member Graduate Faculty Member
B.A., Brown University, 1980 B.A., State University of New York at Buffalo, 2008
M.Ed., Teachers College of Columbia University, 1987 M.A., West Chester University of Pennsylvania, 2010
M.S.W., Fordham University, 1990 Ph.D., State University of New York at Buffalo, 2014
Ph.D., Barry University, 2012
Dr. Snjezana Balaz
Dr. Isam E. Amin Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy
Professor of Geological and Environmental Sciences Graduate Faculty Member
Graduate Faculty Member B.S., Northland College, 2001
B.S., University of Khartoum, 1977 M.S., University of Nebraska, 2005
M.S., New Mexico Inst. of Mining and Technology, 1983 Ph.D., University of Nebraska, 2007
Ph.D., University of Nevada-Reno, 1987
Dr. Ganesaratnam K. Balendiran
Dr. Corey E. Andrews Professor of Chemistry
Professor of English Graduate Faculty Member
Graduate Faculty Member B.S., University of Sri Lanka, 1985
B.A., Miami University, 1992 Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1991
M.A., Ohio University, 1995
Ph.D., Ohio University, 2000 Dr. Kimberly A. Ballone
Professor of Nursing
Dr. Felicia P. Armstrong Graduate Faculty Member
Associate Professor of Geological and Environmental Sciences B.S.N., Youngstown State University, 1987
Graduate Faculty Member M.S.N., Kent State University, 1989
B.S., University of Dayton, 1987 D.N.P., Case Western Reserve University, 2009
M.S., Alabama AM University, 1996
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University, 2003 Dr. Rebecca A. Barnhouse
Professor of English
Dr. Abdurrahman Arslanyilmaz Graduate Faculty Member
Associate Professor of Computer Science and Information Systems B.A., Florida State University, 1983
Graduate Faculty Member M.A., University of North Carolina, 1986
B.E., Gazi University (Turkey), 1998 Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1994
Certificate, Intensive English School, Middle East Technical University (Turkey),
2000 Christopher Barzak
M.Ed., University of Missouri-Columbia, 2002 Professor of English
Ph.D., Texas AM University, 2007 Graduate Faculty Member
B.A., Youngstown State University, 1998
Dr. David K. Asch M.A., Youngstown State University, 2003
Associate Professor of Biological Sciences M.F.A., Chatham University, 2010
B.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1981 Dr. Patrick J. Bateman
M.S., Creighton University, 1983 Professor of Management
Ph.D., University of Kansas Medical Center, 1991 Graduate Faculty Member
B.S., Rutgers University, School of Business, 1995
Dr. Kathleen Aspiranti M.S., Temple University, Fox School of Business, 2002
208 Graduate Faculty
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh, 2008 Associate Professor of Music

Dr. Coskun Bayrak D.E.C., Jean-de-Brebeuf College and Vincent-d'Indy School of Music, 2000
Professor of Computer Science and Information Systems B.M., McGill University, 2002
Graduate Faculty Member Ph.D., University of California, 2009
B.S., Slippery Rock University, 1985
M.S., Texas Tech University, 1989 Dr. Brian Bonhomme
Ph.D., Southern Methodist University, 1994 Professor of History
Dr. Laura L. Beadling B.A., City College of the City University of New York, 1993
Associate Professor of English M.A., City College of the City University of New York, 1996
Graduate Faculty Member Ph.D., The City University of New York Graduate Center, 2000
B.F.A., Bowling Green State University, 1995
M.A., Purdue University, 2001 Dr. Philip Sean Brady
Ph.D., Purdue University, 2007 Professor of English
Dr. Jane Beese B.A., Bucknell University, 1977
Associate Professor of Counseling, School Psychology, and Educational M.A., University of Delaware, 1979
Leadership M.A., San Francisco State University, 1986
Graduate Faculty Member Ph.D., State University of New York, 1990
B.A., University of Akron, 1987
M.A., Case Western Reserve University, 1991 Dr. Margaret L. Briley
Ed.D., University of Akron, 2008 Assistant Professor of Teacher Education
Dr. Jennifer Behney B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 1976
Assistant Professor of Foreign Languages and Literatures and English M.Ed., Georgia State University, 1981
Graduate Faculty Member Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh, 1999
B.A., Capital University, 1995
M.A., University of Findlay, 1997 Dr. Kristin L. Bruns
Ph.D., Michigan State University, 2011 Assistant Professor of Counseling, School Psychology, and Educational
Leadership
Dr. Christopher M. Bellas Graduate Faculty Member
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences B.S., University of South Dakota, 2006
Graduate Faculty Member M.A., University of South Dakota, 2008
B.A., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1997 Ph.D., Kent State University, 2014
A.S., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1998
M.S., Youngstown State University, 2001 Dr. Jeffrey M. Buchanan
Ph.D., Kent State University, 2010 Professor of English and Teacher Education
Dr. James A. Benedict A.B., University of Michigan, 1990
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy M.A., University of Pittsburgh, 1997
Graduate Faculty Member Ph.D., University of Michigan, 2002
B.S., The Ohio State University, 1982
M.Ed., Kent State University, 1989 Dr. Michael Butcher
Ph.D., Walden University, 2016 Associate Professor of Biological Sciences
Dr. Terry Benton B.S., Christopher Newport University, 1996
Assistant Professor of English M.S., Wake Forest University, 2000
Graduate Faculty Member Ph.D., University of Calgary, 2006
B.S., Youngstown State University, 1999
M.A., Youngstown State University, 2001
Ph.D., Kent State University, 2015
C
Dr. Jonathan J. Caguiat
Dr. Kristine Blair Associate Professor of Biological Sciences
Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences and Professor of Graduate Faculty Member
English B.S., University of Michigan, 1988
Graduate Faculty Member Ph.D., Michigan State University, 1995
B.A., California State University, 1986
M.A., California State University, 1988 Dr. Martin Cala
Ph.D., Purdue University, 1994 Professor of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering
Dr. Shelley Blundell B.S., Duke University, 1978
Assistant Professor of Communication M.S., State University of New York at Binghamton, 1987
Graduate Faculty Member Ph.D., State University of New York at Binghamton, 1991
B.A., Kent State University, 2006
B.S., Kent State University, 2007 Cara A. Carramusa
M.L.S., Kent State University, 2009 Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
Ph.D., Kent State University, 2015 Graduate Faculty Member
B.S., D'Youville College, 2000
M.S., D'Youville College, 2000 Dr. Brett P. Conner

Associate Professor of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering
Dr. Dawna Lynn Cerney Graduate Faculty Member
Associate Professor of Geography B.S., University of Missouri, 1998
Graduate Faculty Member M.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2000
B.S., University of Lethbridge (Canada), 1994 Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2002
M.E.Des., University of Calgary (Canada), 2000
Ph.D., Texas State University, 2006 Dr. Chester R. Cooper
Professor of Biological Sciences
Dr. Guang-Hwa (Andy) Chang Graduate Faculty Member
Professor of Mathematics and Statistics B.S., University of Pittsburgh, 1979
Graduate Faculty Member M.A., University of Texas, 1983
B.S., Nat'l. Taiwan Col of Marine Sc. and Tech., (China), 1981 Ph.D., University of Texas, 1989
M.S., Texas Tech University, 1987
Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 1993 Dr. Pedro Cortes
Associate Professor of Civil/Environmental and Chemical Engineering
Dr. Huaiyu (Peter) Chen Graduate Faculty Member
Associate Professor of Accounting and Finance B.S., Inst. Tecnologico de Celaya (Mexico), 1997
Graduate Faculty Member M.S., Inst. Technologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (Mexico), 2001
B.A., Wuhan University, (China), 1997 Ph.D., University of Liverpool (UK), 2005
M.B.A., Clarkson University, 1999
Ph.D., Syracuse University, 2003 Dr. Michael J. Crescimanno
Professor of Physics and Astronomy
Dr. Kyosung Choo Graduate Faculty Member
Assistant Professor of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering B.A., Princeton, 1985
Graduate Faculty Member Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley, 1991
B.S., Handong Global University, 2005
M.S., Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, 2011 Dr. M. Kathleen L. Cripe
Ph.D., Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, 2011 Associate Professor of Teacher Education
Dr. Ronald K. Chordas B.S., Youngstown State University, 1986
Lecturer of Health Professions M.S., Youngstown State University, 1998
Graduate Faculty Member Ph.D., University of Akron, 2009
M.S., Youngstown State University, 1977 Dragana Crnjak
Ph.D., Kent State University, 1996 Associate Professor of Art
Joy Christiansen Erb B.F.A., University of Akron, 2002
Associate Professor of Art M.F.A., Virginia Commonwealth University, 2004
B.F.A., Miami University, 2001 Dr. Lauren Cummins
M.F.A., Texas Woman's University, 2005 Professor of Teacher Education
Susan Ann Clutter B.S., Dyke College, 1978
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences M.Ed., Kent State University, 1982
Graduate Faculty Member Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University, 2000
B.A., Clark University, 1995
M.F.S., The George Washington University, 2002 Dr. Rebecca M. L. Curnalia
Associate Professor of Communication
Dr. Jeffrey T. Coldren Graduate Faculty Member
Professor of Psychology B.A., Olivet College, 2001
Graduate Faculty Member M.A., Northern Illinois University, 2003
B.A., Albright College, 1983 Ph.D., Kent State University, 2007
M.A., University of Kansas, 1988
Ph.D., University of Kansas, 1992 Dr. Larry S. Curtin
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Dr. Kelly Colwell Graduate Faculty Member
Assistant Professor of Health Professions B.S., Northern Illinois University, 1985
Graduate Faculty Member M.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1986
B.S.A.S., Youngstown State University, 1999 Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1990
M.R.C., Youngstown State University, 2013
Ed.D., Youngstown State University, 2017
D
Dr. Eleanor A. Congdon Dr. Ramesh Dangol
Associate Professor of History Associate Professor of Management
B.A., Williams College, 1988 B.A., Middlebury College, 1997
M.A., University of Minnesota, 1993 M.B.A., Ball State University, 2002
Ph.D., University of Cambridge - Gonville and Caius College, 1997 Ph.D., Purdue University, 2012
Dr. Dana Davis

Associate Professor of Social Work
F
Graduate Faculty Member Dr. Diana L. Fagan
B.A., University of Maryland, 1992 Professor of Biological Sciences
M.S.W., University of Pittsburgh, 1998 Graduate Faculty Member
Ph.D., Widener University, 2013 B.S., University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, 1976
Ph.D., University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, 1986
Dr. Donna M. DeBlasio
Professor of History Dr. Johnathan Farris
Graduate Faculty Member Assistant Professor of Art
B.A., Youngstown State University, 1974 Graduate Faculty Member
M.A., Youngstown State University, 1976 B.A., Yale University, 1993
Ph.D., Kent State University, 1980 M.A., University of Virginia, 1995
Ph.D., Cornell University, 2004
Dr. Suzanne Diamond
Professor of English Dr. Stephen R. Flora
Graduate Faculty Member Professor of Psychology
B.A., Rutgers University, 1986 Graduate Faculty Member
Ph.D., Rutgers University, 1996 B.A., University of North Carolina, 1985
M.S., University of Georgia, 1987
Dr. Jeffrey C. Dick Ph.D., University of Georgia, 1990
Professor of Geological and Environmental Sciences
Graduate Faculty Member Dr. Francois P. Fowler
B.S., Kent State University, 1980 Professor of Music
M.S., Kent State University, 1982 Graduate Faculty Member
Ph.D., Kent State University, 1992 B.M., University of Ottawa, 1996
M.M., Florida State University, 1998
Dr. Thomas P. Diggins D.M., Florida State University, 2002
Graduate Faculty Member Dr. Kendra Fowler
B.A., Kent State University, 1986 Associate Professor of Marketing
M.S., State University of New York, 1991 Graduate Faculty Member
Ph.D., State University of New York, 1997 B.S., Kent State University, 1993
M.B.A., Kent State University, 1995
Dr. Mary Lou DiPillo Ph.D., Kent State University, 2011
Associate Dean and Professor of Teacher Education
Graduate Faculty Member Dr. Timothy Francisco
B.A., Mercyhurst College, 1971 Professor of English
M.S., Youngstown State University, 1988 Graduate Faculty Member
Ph.D., University of Akron, 1994 B.A., Western Connecticut State University, 1987
M.A., Western Connecticut State University, 1993
Dr. Kevin Disotell Ph.D., University of Alabama, 2001
Assistant Professor of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering
Graduate Faculty Member Dr. Gordon G. Frissora
B.S., The Ohio State University, 2010 Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences
Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 2015 Graduate Faculty Member
B.A., Mercyhurst College, 1975
E M.S., Youngstown State University, 1990
Dr. Adam C. Earnheardt
Professor of Communication
G
B.S., Clarion University of Pennsylvania, 1995 Dr. Stephen L. Gage
M.S., Clarion University of Pennsylvania, 1999 Professor of Music
Ph.D., Kent State University, 2007 Graduate Faculty Member
B.M., State University of New York at Fredonia, 1978
Dr. Kent J. Engelhardt M.M., Eastman School of Music, 1983
Professor of Music Ed.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1994
B.M., Youngstown State University, 1986 Dr. Jeanette M. Garr
M.M., Youngstown State University, 1993 Professor of Civil/Environmental and Chemical Engineering
M.A., University of Pittsburgh, 1999 Graduate Faculty Member
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh, 2001 B.A., State University of New York at Buffalo, 1978
M.A., State University of New York at Buffalo, 1984
Dr. Rangamohan V. Eunni Ph.D., State University of New York at Buffalo, 1989
Professor of Management
Graduate Faculty Member Dr. Weiqing Ge
M.S., University of Bath (UK), 1997 Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
D.B.A., Boston University, 2003 Graduate Faculty Member
B.S., Tianjin University (China), 1987
M.S., Xi' An Medical University, Xi' An (China), 1992 Associate Professor of English
Ph.D., Peking Union Med. Coll. Chinese Acad. Of Med Sc. (China), 1996 Graduate Faculty Member
D.P.T., Youngstown State University, 2011 B.A., University of Maine, 2003
M.A., University of Maine, 2005
Dr. Douglas T. Genna Ph.D., State University of New York at Albany, 2012
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Graduate Faculty Member Dr. John M. Hazy
B.S., Haverford College, 2006 Professor of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences
M.A., The John Hopkins University, 2008 Graduate Faculty Member
Ph.D., The John Hopkins University, 2011 B.A., Youngstown State University, 1988
M.A., Kent State University, 1990
Dr. Julia M. Gergits Ph.D., Kent State University, 1995
Professor of English
Graduate Faculty Member Richard Helfrich
B.A., DePaul University, 1978 Assistant Professor of Art
M.A., Penn State University, 1980 Graduate Faculty Member
Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 1987 B.S., La Roche College, 1996
M.F.A., Savannah College of Art and Design, 2008
Dr. Jill M. Gifford
Associate Professor of Biological Sciences Dr. Jolien A. Helsel
Graduate Faculty Member Assistant Professor of Economics
B.S., Arizona State University, 1996 Graduate Faculty Member
Ph.D., Kent State University, 2001 B.A., Youngstown State University, 1992
M.A., Youngstown State University, 1995
Dr. Randall E. Goldberg Ph.D., Kent State University, 2008
Associate Professor of Music
Graduate Faculty Member Dr. Charles Howell
B.M., University of Texas, 1996 Dean of the Beeghly College of Education and Professor of Educational
M.M., New England Conservatory of Music, 1998 Foundations, Research, Technology, and Leadership
Ph.D., Indiana University Bloomington, 2011 Graduate Faculty Member
B.S., Georgia State University, 1973
Dr. Richard G. Goldthwait M.F.A., University of Iowa, 1985
Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Statistics Ph.D., Syracuse University, 2000
B.S., Carnegie Mellon University, 1976 Dr. Patricia L. Hoyson
M.S., University of Pittsburgh, 1981 Professor of Nursing
Ph.D., University of Texas at Dallas, 1988 Graduate Faculty Member
B.S.N., Pennsylvania State University, 1986
Dr. Jay L. Gordon M.S.N., Kent State University, 1991
Associate Professor of English Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh, 2001
B.A., Brandeis University, 1991 Dr. Ou Hu
M.A., Carnegie Mellon University, 1995 Professor of Economics
Ph.D., Carnegie Mellon University, 2001 Graduate Faculty Member
B.A., Beijing Inst. of Business, 1997
Dr. Stacy Graber M.A., West Virginia University, 2001
Assistant Professor of English and Teacher Education Ph.D., West Virginia University, 2004
B.A., University of Michigan, 1989 Dr. Marsha M. Huber
M.A., Wayne State University,1993 Professor of Accounting and Finance
Ph.D., Arizona State University, 2011 Graduate Faculty Member
B.A., Ohio University, 1981
Dr. David William Griswold M.B.A., Miami University, 1983
Associate Professor of Physical Therapy Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 2003
B.A., Muskingum College, 2005 Dr. Tiffany F. Hughes
D.P.T., Youngstown State University, 2008 Assistant Professor of Sociology, Anthropology, and Gerontology
Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University, 2017 Graduate Faculty Member
B.S., Allegheny College, 2001
H M.P.H., University of South Florida, 2008
Ph.D., University of South Florida, 2008
Dr. Guohong (Helen) Han-Haas Postdoctoral Scholar, University of Pittsburgh, 2012
Associate Professor of Management
Graduate Faculty Member Dr. Allen D. Hunter
B.A., Shandong Normal University (China), 1991 Professor of Chemistry
M.A., Shandong University (China), 1994 Graduate Faculty Member
M.A., University of Minnesota, 2002 B.S., University of British Columbia (Canada), 1981
Ph.D., University of Illinois, 2007 Ph.D., University of British Columbia (Canada), 1985
Dr. Lucas D. Hardy Dr. Shakir Husain

Professor of Civil/Environmental and Chemical Engineering B.A., University of Wisconsin, 1996

Graduate Faculty Member T.E.F.L., U.S. Peace Corps, Mongolia, 1997
B.S., The Aligarh Muslim University (India), 1974 M.A., University of Wisconsin, 2000
M.S., University of Mississippi, 1984 Ph.D., University of California, 2008
Ph.D., University of Mississippi, 1987
Dr. Carl G. Johnston
I Professor of Biological Sciences

Dr. AKM Anwarul Islam B.S., University of Manitoba, 1981
Professor of Civil/Environmental and Chemical Engineering M.S., University of Alaska, 1986
Graduate Faculty Member Ph.D., University of Cincinnati, 1992
B.S., Bangladesh University of Engineering Technology, 1992
M.S., Florida State University, 2000
Ph.D., Florida State University, 2005
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Dr. Birsen Karpak
Dr. Deepa Gopal Iyer Professor of Management
Assistant Professor of Management Graduate Faculty Member
Graduate Faculty Member D.B.A., University of Istanbul (Turkey), 1974
B.Tech., University of Kerala, 2001
M.S., Esslingen University of Applied Sciences, 2005 Dr. Bruce Keillor
Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University, 2018 Professor of Marketing
J B.A., University of Minnesota, 1987

M.B.A., Minnesota State University, 1989
Dr. Carrie R. Jackson Ph.D., University of Memphis, 1994
Assistant Professor of Counseling, School Psychology, and Educational
Leadership Dr. Daniel Keown
Graduate Faculty Member Assistant Professor of Music and Teacher Education
B.A., California University of Pennsylvania, 2000 Graduate Faculty Member
M.A., California University of Pennsylvania, 2001 B.S., University of Wisconsin, 2001
D.Ed., Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 2013 M.M., Indiana State University, 2004
Ph.D., University of Missouri, 2013
Dr. John A. Jackson
Associate Professor of Chemistry Dr. G. Jay Kerns
Graduate Faculty Member Professor of Mathematics and Statistics
B.A., University of Minnesota, 1982 Graduate Faculty Member
Ph.D., University of Iowa, 1990 B.A., Glenville State College, 1999
M.A., Bowling Green State University, 2000
Dr. Alan M. Jacobs Ph.D., Bowling Green State University, 2004
Professor of Geological and Environmental Sciences
Graduate Faculty Member Dr. Lucy Xiaojing Kerns
A.B., The City University of New York, 1963 Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Statistics
A.M., Indiana University Bloomington, 1965 Graduate Faculty Member
Ph.D., Indiana University Bloomington, 1967 B.A., Hangzhou University, 1994
M.S., Bowling Green State University, 2002
Dr. Jalal Jalali Ph.D., Bowling Green State University, 2006
Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Graduate Faculty Member Dr. Peter Kimosop
B.S., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1979 Assistant Professor of Geography
M.S., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1980 Graduate Faculty Member
Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1984 B.S., University of Nairobi (Kenya), 2000
M.A., Western Michigan University, 2005
Dr. Jozsi Z. Jalics Ph.D., University of Cincinnati, 2011
Associate Professor of Mathematics and Statistics
Graduate Faculty Member Dr. Brian D. Kiser
B.S., John Carroll University, 1996 Professor of Music
M.S., The Ohio State University, 1999 Graduate Faculty Member
Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 2002 B.M.E., University of Northern Iowa, 1998
M.M., University of Illinois, 2000
Dr. Charles Jeffords D.M.A., Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, 2007
Assistant Professor of Counseling, School Psychology, and Educational
Leadership Dr. Anthony J. Kos
Graduate Faculty Member Professor of Management
B.S., Grove City College, 1962 Graduate Faculty Member
M.S., Edinboro University, 1969 B.S.B.A., Youngstown State University, 1983
Ed.D., Youngstown State University, 2008 M.B.A., Youngstown State University, 1987
Dr. Michael K. Jerryson
Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies Dr. Victoria E. White Kress
Graduate Faculty Member Professor of Counseling, School Psychology, and Educational Leadership

M.A. Ed., University of Akron, 1995 B.M., Seoul National University, 1989
Ph.D., University of Akron, 1999 M.M., Westminster Choir College, 1995
D.M.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2003
Dr. Johanna Krontiris-Litowitz
Professor of Biological Sciences Dr. Brian D. Leskiw
Graduate Faculty Member Professor of Chemistry
B.A., Case Western Reserve University, 1974 Graduate Faculty Member
M.S., Case Western Reserve University, 1977 B.S., Niagara University, 1998
Ph.D., Cleveland State University, 1984 Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University, 2003
Dr. Christopher Krummel Dr. Lillian L. Lewis

Professor of Music Assistant Professor of Art and Teacher Education
B.M., Miami University, 1985 B.S., Howard Payne University, 1999
M.M., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1992 M.A., University of North Texas, 2008
D.M.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1997 Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University, 2015
L Dr. Frank Xiying Li

Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Dr. Jacob Labendz Graduate Faculty Member
Assistant Professor of History B.S.E.E., The Ohio State University, 1996
Graduate Faculty Member M.S.E.E., Youngstown State University, 1999
B.A., Brandeis University, 2000 Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University, 2005
A.M., Washington University, 2009
Ph.D., Washington University, 2014 Dr. Betty Jo Licata
Dean of the Williamson College of Business Administration and Professor of
Dr. Nancy Crum Landgraff Management
Professor of Physical Therapy Graduate Faculty Member
Graduate Faculty Member B.A., State University of New York at Geneseo, 1978
B.S., University of Pittsburgh, 1982 M.B.A., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1981
M.H.S., University of Florida, 1988 Ph.D., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1982
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh, 2004
Dr. Clovis Linkous
Dr. Karen H. Larwin Professor of Chemistry
Associate Professor of Counseling, School Psychology, and Educational Graduate Faculty Member
Leadership B.S., Purdue University, 1976
Graduate Faculty Member Ph.D., Michigan State University, 1983
M.A., Kent State University, 2004 Dr. Susan A. Lisko
Ph.D., Kent State University, 2007 Associate Professor of Nursing
Dr. Mary E. LaVine B.S.N., Youngstown State University, 1984
Associate Professor of Teacher Education M.S.N., Gannon University, 1992
Graduate Faculty Member D.N.P., Case Western Reserve University, 2009
B.A., North Central College, 1978
M.S., University of Illinois at Chicago, 1990 Dr. Megan List
Ph.D., Kent State University, 1998 Assistant Professor of Teacher Education
Dr. Alina Lazar B.A., Roberts Wesleyan College, 2001
Professor of Computer Science and Information Systems M.E., Roberts Wesleyan College, 2005
Graduate Faculty Member Ph.D., North Carolina State University, 2012
B.S., Western University of Timisoara (Romania), 1995
Ph.D., Wayne State University, 2002 Dr. Heather E. Lorimer
Associate Professor of Biological Sciences
Dr. Kenneth Learman Graduate Faculty Member
Professor of Physical Therapy A.B., University of Chicago, 1982
Graduate Faculty Member M.A., Columbia University, 1988
B.S.P.T., State University of New York at Buffalo, 1989 M.Phil., Columbia University, 1989
M.E.H.E., Pennsylvania State University, 1993 Ph.D., Columbia University, 1992
Dr. J. Paul Louth
Dr. Thomas E. Leary Associate Professor of Music and Teacher Education
Associate Professor of History Graduate Faculty Member
Graduate Faculty Member B.M., University of Toronto, 1995
B.A., John Fisher College, 1969 B.E., University of Toronto, 1997
Ph.D., Brown University, 1985 M.M., University of Western Ontario, 2004
Ph.D., University of Western Ontario, 2008
Dr. Hae-Jong Lee
Associate Professor of Music Dr. Sherri R. Lovelace-Cameron
Professor of Chemistry M.A., University of Akron, 2011

Graduate Faculty Member Ph.D., University of Akron, 2014
B.S., Drexel University, 1986
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh, 1992 Dr. Sara Michaliszyn
Associate Professor of Kinesiology and Sport Science
Dr. Joseph P. Lyons Graduate Faculty Member
Associate Professor of Health Professions B.S.A.S., Youngstown State University, 2000
Graduate Faculty Member M.S., University of Pittsburgh, 2003
B.A., Bloomsburg University, 1971 Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh, 2006
Sc.D., John Hopkins University, 1975
Dr. Kenneth L. Miller
M Professor of Counseling, School Psychology, and Educational Leadership

Dr. Thomas L. Madsen B.A., Purdue University, 1979
Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Statistics M.S., Purdue University Calumet, 1985
Graduate Faculty Member Ph.D., Purdue University, 1990
B.S., University of Aarhus (Denmark), 2004
M.S., University of Aarhus (Denmark), 2007 Dr. Xiangjia Min
Ph.D., University of Oklahoma, 2014 Professor of Biological Sciences
Dr. Hazel Marie B.S., Laiyang Agricultural College (China), 1984
Professor of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering M.S., Beijing Agricultural University, 1987
Graduate Faculty Member Ph.D., University of Hawaii, 1995
B.S.M.E., University of Texas at Austin, 1984 M.S., University of British Columbia, 2002
M.S.E., Youngstown State University, 1998
Ph.D., University of Akron, 2005 Dr. Stefan Moldovan
Dr. Don Martin Graduate Faculty Member
Professor of Counseling, School Psychology, and Educational Leadership B.S., The Polytechnic University of Bucharest, 2004
Graduate Faculty Member M.S., The Polytechnic University of Bucharest, 2005
B.A., Roanoke College, 1974 Ph.D., University of Akron, 2013
M.S., Radford University, 1976
Ph.D., North Texas State, 1981 Dr. David S. Morgan
Professor of Music
Dr. Holly J. Martin Graduate Faculty Member
Assistant Professor of Civil/Environmental and Chemical Engineering B.M., University of Texas, 1990
Graduate Faculty Member M.M., University of Texas, 1993
B.S., Mississippi State University, 2002 D.M.A., University of Texas, 1996
Ph.D., Mississippi State University, 2006
Greg Moring
Dr. Marcia Matanin Associate Dean and Professor of Art
Professor of Teacher Education Graduate Faculty Member
Graduate Faculty Member B.F.A., State University of New York at New Paltz, 1973
B.S., Youngstown State University, 1987 M.F.A., Rinehart School of Sculpture, Maryland Institute College of Art, 1975
M.E., Kent State University, 1990
Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 1993 Dr. Joseph L. Mosca
Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Professor of
Missy McCormick Social Work
Associate Professor of Art Graduate Faculty Member
Graduate Faculty Member B.S.W., University of Illinois at Chicago, 1980
B.F.A., Georgia Southern University, 1994 M.S.W., University of Illinois at Chicago, 1981
M.F.A., University of Florida, 2001 Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh, 1992
Christine E. McCullough Dr. Allan Mosher

Professor of Art Professor of Music
B.F.A., University of Maryland Baltimore County, 1978 B.A., San Francisco State University, 1974
M.F.A., Maryland Institute College of Art, 1993 B.A., University of California, Berkeley, 1977
M.M., Eastman School of Music, 1978
Dr. Colleen McLean D.M.A., University of Cincinnati, 1986
Associate Professor of Geological and Environmental Sciences
Graduate Faculty Member Dr. Faramarz Doc Mossayebi
B.S., Youngstown State University, 1997 Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
M.S., Kent State University, 2002 Graduate Faculty Member
Ph.D., Michigan State University, 2011 B.E., Youngstown State University, 1981
M.S., Youngstown State University, 1987
Dr. Monica Merrill M.S., Youngstown State University, 1990
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences Ph.D., University of Akron, 1994
N Graduate Faculty Member

Dr. Nguyet Thi Nguyen M.A., College of William and Mary, 1982
Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Statistics Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania, 1988
B.S., Hanoi National University of Education, 1998 Cathy Bieber Parrott
M.S., Hanoi National University of Education, 2002 Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
M.S., Florida State University, 2011 Graduate Faculty Member
Ph.D., Florida State University, 2014 B.S.P.T., University of Texas Medical Branch, 1984
M.S., University of Pittsburgh, 1994
Dr. Peter Norris
Professor of Chemistry Dr. Phyllis Paul
Graduate Faculty Member Dean of the College of Creative Arts and Communication and Professor of
B.S., The University of Salford (England), 1986 Music
Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 1992 Graduate Faculty Member
B.M., Lenoir-Rhyne University, 1983
O M.M., Florida State University, 1989
Ph.D., Florida State University, 2003
Dr. Valerie Marie O'Dell
Associate Professor of Nursing Dr. Matthew Paylo
Graduate Faculty Member Associate Professor of Counseling, School Psychology, and Educational
B.S.N., Youngstown State University, 1985 Leadership
M.S.N., Kent State University, 1993 Graduate Faculty Member
D.N.P., Case Western Reserve University, 2009 B.S., Grove City College, 2000
M.A., Slippery Rock University, 2004
Dr. Anita C. O'Mellan Ph.D., University of Virginia, 2007
Professor of Mathematics and Statistics and Teacher Education
Graduate Faculty Member Dr. Dennis A. Petruska
B.S., Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 1987 Professor of Economics
M.S., Texas AM University, 1988 Graduate Faculty Member
Ph.D., Memphis State University, 1993 B.A., University of Pittsburgh, 1973
M.A., The Ohio State University, 1975
Dr. Tom Nelson Oder Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 1984
Professor of Physics and Astronomy
Graduate Faculty Member Dr. Karin A. Petruska
B.S., Makerer University (Uganda), 1984 Associate Professor of Accounting and Finance
M.S., University of St. Andrews (UK), 1986 Graduate Faculty Member
Ph.D., Auburn University, 1999 B.S., Youngstown State University, 1989
M.B.A., Youngstown State University, 1993
Dr. Caroline Oltmanns Ph.D., Kent State University, 2008
Professor of Music
Graduate Faculty Member Dr. Jennifer Pintar
Diploma, Greiburg, Germany, 1989 Associate Provost and Professor of Kinesiology and Sport Science
M.M., University of Southern California, Los Angeles, 1991 Graduate Faculty Member
D.M.A., University of Southern California, Los Angeles, 1995 B.A., Washington and Jefferson College, 1994
M.S., University of Pittsburgh, 1995
Dr. Christian C. Onwudiwe Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh, 2001
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences M.P.H., University of Pittsburgh, 2004
B.A., Southern University and AM College, 1986 Dr. Rachael J. Pohle-Krauza
M.A., Southern University and AM College, 1988 Professor of Human Ecology
Ph.D., Howard University, 1995 Graduate Faculty Member
B.S., D'Youville College, 2001
Dr. Tomi P. Ovaska M.S., D'Youville College, 2001
Professor of Economics Ph.D., State University of New York at Buffalo, 2007
M.A., University of Jyvaskyla (Finland), 1997 Dr. Tod Porter
M.A., West Virginia University, 2001 Professor of Economics
Ph.D., West Virginia University, 2003 Graduate Faculty Member
B.A., Syracuse University, 1978
P M.A., Syracuse University, 1981
Ph.D., Syracuse University, 1984
Dr. Joseph Palardy
Professor of Economics Dr. Alicia Prieto Langarica
Graduate Faculty Member Associate Professor of Mathematics and Statistics
B.S., Frostburg State University, 1997 Graduate Faculty Member
Ph.D., West Virginia University, 2002 B.S., University of Texas at Dallas, 2008
Ph.D., University of Texas at Arlington, 2012
Dr. Martha Pallante
Associate Dean and Professor of History Dr. Donald Priour
Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy Dr. Richard Lee Rogers

Graduate Faculty Member Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences
B.A., Rice University, 1995 Graduate Faculty Member
M.A., Princeton, 1997 B.A., University of Illinois at Chicago, 1983
Ph.D., Princeton, 2000 Ph.D., Princeton University, 1996
Dr. Jake J. Protivnak Dr. Jena Root

Professor of Counseling, School Psychology, and Educational Leadership Associate Professor of Music
B.S., Andrews University, 1998 B.M., Shenandoah Conservatory, 1993
M.Ed., Kent State University, 2002 M.M., Syracuse University, 1996
Ph.D., Ohio University, 2005 Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 2000
R Dr. Zara C. Rowlands

Professor of Human Ecology
Dr. Crystal L. Ratican Graduate Faculty Member
Associate Professor of Teacher Education B.S., Howard University, 1991
Graduate Faculty Member M.S., Howard University, 1995
B.S., Edinboro University, 2002 Ph.D., Florida International University, 2003
M.Ed., Walden University, 2006
Ph.D., Walden University, 2011 Dr. Jae Joong Ryu
Dr. Michael Raulin Graduate Faculty Member
Associate Professor of Psychology B.S., Iowa State University, 2003
Graduate Faculty Member M.S., Iowa State University, 2005
B.A., University of Wisconsin, 1972 Ph.D., Iowa State University, 2009
M.S., University of Wisconsin, 1975
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, 1977
S
Dr. Steven M. Reale Dr. Christina Saenger
Associate Professor of Music Assistant Professor of Marketing
B.A., Indiana University, 2001 B.A., University of Akron, 2003
M.A., University of Michigan, 2003 M.B.A., University of Akron, 2005
Ph.D., University of Michigan, 2009 Ph.D., Kent State University, 2012
Dr. Steven Reese Dr. Salvatore Sanders

Professor of English Dean of the Graduate College and Professor of Health Professions
B.A., Bucknell University, 1981 B.S.A.S., Youngstown State University, 1985
M.A., University of Delaware, 1983 M.S., University of Akron, 1988
Ph.D., University of Delaware, 1988 Ph.D., University of Akron, 2006
Dr. Ian J. Renne Dr. Gail Saunders-Smith

Associate Professor of Biological Sciences Associate Professor of Teacher Education
B.S., Syracuse University, 1992 B.S., Kent State University, 1974
M.S., Clemson University, 1996 M.A., Kent State University, 1977
Ph.D., Clemson University, 2001 M.S., Youngstown State University, 1980
Ph.D., University of Akron, 1994
Dr. Keisha T. Robinson
Associate Professor of Health Professions Dr. Glenn Schaft
Graduate Faculty Member Professor of Music
B.S., Xavier University of Louisiana, 1999 Graduate Faculty Member
M.P.H., St. Louis University, 2002 B.M., Baldwin Wallace College Conservatory of Music, 1982
Dr.P.H., University of Pittsburgh, 2007 M.A., Eastern Illinois University, 1983
D.M.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1993
Amanda Roby
Assistant Professor of Health Professions Dr. Pamela A. Schuster
Graduate Faculty Member Professor of Nursing
B.S.R.C., Youngstown State University, 2000 Graduate Faculty Member
M.H.H.S., Youngstown State University, 2011 B.S.N., The Ohio State University, 1975
M.S.N., Kent State University, 1982
Dr. Stephen Rodabaugh Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University, 1990
Professor of Mathematics and Statistics
Graduate Faculty Member Dr. Jeremy T. Schwartz
B.A., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1970 Assistant Professor of Accounting and Finance
M.A., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1971 Graduate Faculty Member
Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1974 B.B.A., Kent State University, 1993
M.S., Kent State University, 1994
M.A., Indiana University, 1998 Ph.D., Indiana University Bloomington, 1995

Ph.D., Indiana University, 2003
Dr. Virgil C. Solomon
Dr. Michael A. Serra Associate Professor of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering
Associate Professor of Chemistry Graduate Faculty Member
Graduate Faculty Member Engineer's Diploma (equiv. B.S./M.Sc.), Gheorghe Asachi Polytechnic Institute,
B.S., Adrian College, 1984 (Romania), 1990
B.A., Adrian College, 1984 Ph.D., Kumamoto University, 2002
Ph.D., Iowa State University, 1990
Dr. Doori Song
Dr. Ronald V. Shaklee Associate Professor of Marketing
Professor of Geography Graduate Faculty Member
Graduate Faculty Member B.A., Dankook University, 2007
B.A., University of Kansas, 1975 M.A., Michigan State University, 2009
M.A., University of Kansas, 1979 Ph.D., University of Florida, 2013
Ph.D., University of Kansas, 1983
Dr. Patrick T. Spearman
Dr. Suresh Sharma Associate Professor of Teacher Education
Assistant Professor of Civil/Environmental and Chemical Engineering Graduate Faculty Member
Graduate Faculty Member B.A., University of Cincinnati, 1992
B.E., Tribhuvan University (Nepal), 2000 M.Ed., University of Cincinnati, 2000
M.Sc., Tribhuvan University (Nepal), 2005 Ph.D., Temple University, 2005
Ph.D., Auburn University, 2012
Jonathan Dana Sperry
Dr. Bradley A. Shellito Associate Professor of Art
Professor of Geography Graduate Faculty Member
Graduate Faculty Member B.F.A., Southern Methodist University, 1995
B.S., Youngstown State University, 1994 M.F.A., Indiana University, 2001
M.A., The Ohio State Univesity, 1996
Ph.D., Michigan State University, 2001 Dr. Wim F.A. Steelant
Dean of the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics and
Cynthia M. Shields Professor of Chemistry
Associate Professor of Nursing Graduate Faculty Member
Graduate Faculty Member B.S., St. Lieven College (Belgium), 1992
B.S.N., Bowling Green State University, 1984 M.S., West-Brabant College (The Netherlands), 1993
M.S.N., Idaho State University, 1992 Ph.D., University of Amsterdam (The Netherlands), 2000
D.N.P., Case Western Reserve University, 2016 Post-Doctoral, University of Washington, 2000-2002
Dr. Elvin B. Shields Dr. Nina V. Stourman

Professor of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.E.M.E., Youngstown State University, 1974 B.S., Moscow State University (Russia), 1984
M.S.M.E., University of Akron, 1979 M.S., Moscow State University (Russia), 1984
Ph.D., University of Akron, 1991 Ph.D., Moscow State University (Russia), 1992
Dr. Josef B. Simeonsson Dr. Sharon A. Stringer

Professor of Chemistry Professor of Psychology
B.S., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1986 B.S., Georgetown University, 1977
Ph.D., University of Florida, 1990 M.S., University of Miami, 1980
Ph.D., University of Miami, 1982
Dr. David A. Simonelli
Professor of History Dr. Linda J. Strom
Graduate Faculty Member Associate Professor of English
B.A., University of Connecticut, 1988 Graduate Faculty Member
M.A., Tulane University, 1991 B.A., Portland State University, 1983
Ph.D., Tulane University, 2001 M.A., Portland State University, 1986
Ph.D., University of Oregon, 1992
Dr. Dolores V. Sisco
Assistant Professor of English Dr. John R. Sullins
Graduate Faculty Member Associate Professor of Computer Science and Information Systems
B.A., University of Baltimore, 1995 Graduate Faculty Member
M.A., Central Michigan University, 1998 B.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1983
Ph.D., Michigan State University, 2005 M.S., University of Rochester, 1985
Ph.D., University of Maryland, 1990
Dr. Thomas Smotzer
Professor of Mathematics and Statistics Dr. Albert J. Sumell
Graduate Faculty Member Professor of Economics
B.M., Baldwin Wallace, 1988 Graduate Faculty Member
M.S., Indiana University Bloomington, 1991 B.A., Salisbury State University, 1999
M.A., Georgia State University, 2003 B.A., Ohio University, 1990

Ph.D., Georgia State University, 2006 M.A., The Ohio State University, 1992
D.Ed., Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 2003
Dr. Lin Sun
Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Dr. Meenakshi Venkataraman
Graduate Faculty Member Assistant Professor of Social Work
B.S., Tsinghua University, 2001 Graduate Faculty Member
M.S., Tsinghua University, 2004 B.S., Madural-Kamaraj University, 1989
Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2010 M.A., Madural-Kamaraj University, 1991
Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2006
T Dr. Anthony S. Vercellino
Dr. Jamal K. Tartir Assistant Professor of Civil/Environmental and Chemical Engineering
Professor of Mathematics and Statistics Graduate Faculty Member
Graduate Faculty Member B.S., Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 2007
B.A., Hiram College, 1991 M.S., Texas Tech University, 2010
M.A., Miami University, 1993 Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 2012
Ph.D., Ohio University, 1998
Dr. Charles B. Vergon
Robert J. Thompson Professor of Counseling, School Psychology, and Educational Leadership
Assistant Professor of Art Graduate Faculty Member
Graduate Faculty Member B.A., Denison University, 1968
B.S., California University of Pennsylvania, 2007 J.D., University of Michigan Law School, 1971
M.F.A., Savannah College of Art and Design, 2011
Dr. Fred W. Viehe
U Professor of History
Dr. Emre Ulusoy B.A., Lewis and Clark College, 1971
Associate Professor of Marketing M.A., University of California, Santa Barbara, 1974
Graduate Faculty Member Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara, 1983
B.A., Istanbul Bilgi University, 2004
M.A., University of Portsmouth (UK), 2005
M.A., Galatasaray University (Turkey), 2008
W
Ph.D., The University of Texas-Pan American, 2013 Dr. Nancy Wagner
Professor of Nursing
Dr. James C. Umble Graduate Faculty Member
Professor of Music B.S.N., University of Cincinnati, 1977
Graduate Faculty Member M.S.N., Indiana University, 1983
B.M., Susquehanna University, 1978 D.N.P., Case Western Reserve University, 2009
M.M., Bowling Green State University, 1984
D.M.A., University of Michigan, 1995 Atty. Patricia Bergum Wagner
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences
Dr. Kathryn T. Umble Graduate Faculty Member
Professor of Music B.A., University of Texas, 1979
Graduate Faculty Member M.A., University of Texas, 1982
B.M., University of Michigan, 1983 J.D., Northwestern University School of Law, 1985
M.M., Bowling Green State University, 1985
B.S., Youngstown State University, 1989 Dr. Timothy R. Wagner
D.M.A., Michigan State University, 1998 Professor of Chemistry
Dr. Yogesh Uppal B.S., University of Wisconsin, 1981
Professor of Economics Ph.D., Arizona State University, 1986
B.A., University of Delhi, 1998 Dr. Thomas P. Wakefield
M.A., Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi, 2000 Professor of Mathematics and Statistics
Ph.D., University of California, Irvine, 2006 Graduate Faculty Member
V B.A., Youngstown State University, 2002
M.A., Kent State University, 2004
Dr. Daniel J. Van Dussen Ph.D., Kent State University, 2008
Professor of Sociology, Anthropology, and Gerontology
Graduate Faculty Member Dr. Gary R. Walker
B.A., Mount Union College, 1997 Professor of Biology
M.A., University of Akron, 2001 Graduate Faculty Member
Ph.D., University of Maryland Baltimore County, 2005 B.A., University of Colorado, 1977
Ph.D., Wayne State University, 1984
Dr. Richard W. VanVoorhis
Associate Professor of Counseling, School Psychology, and Educational Dr. Jason Walker
Leadership Assistant Professor of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering
B.S., Case Western Reserve University, 2010 Graduate Faculty Member

Ph.D., University of Toledo, 2014 B.S., Texas Christian University, 1975
M.S., University of Kentucky, 1978
Dr. Jessica Wallace Ph.D., University of Michigan, 1983
Assistant Professor of Kinesiology and Sport Science
Graduate Faculty Member Dr. Sherri Harper Woods
B.S., University of Miami, 2006 Assistant Professor of Social Work
M.A., University of Central Florida, 2008 Graduate Faculty Member
Ph.D., Michigan State University, 2015 B.S.W., Youngstown State University, 1998
M.S., Case Western Reserve University, 2002
Dr. Yaqin Wang D.M., Ashland Theological Seminary, 2012
Professor of Economics
B.A., Beijing Tech and Business University, 1997
Y
Ph.D., University of Kansas, 2002 Mary Yacovone
Associate Professor of Health Professions
Dr. Ying Wang Graduate Faculty Member
Associate Professor of Marketing B.S., Youngstown State University, 1982
Graduate Faculty Member M.Ed., Kent State University, 1990
B.A., People's University of China, 1993
M.A., Kent State University, 1998 Dr. George Yates
Ph.D., Kent State University, 2006 Professor of Mathematics and Statistics
Robert E. Wardle B.S., Purdue University, 1971
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences M.S., California Institute of Technology, 1972
Graduate Faculty Member Ph.D., California Institute of Technology, 1977
M.S., Youngstown State University, 2007 Dr. Feng Yu
M.S., University of Florida, 2010 Associate Professor of Computer Science and Information Systems
Dr. Amy Weaver B.S., Northeastern University, 2005
Associate Professor of Nursing M.S., Shandong University (China), 2008
Graduate Faculty Member Ph.D., Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 2013
B.S.N., West Liberty University, 1994
M.S.N., Youngstown State University, 2006 Dr. Cicilia Yudha
Ph.D., Villanova University, 2013 Associate Professor of Music
Dr. Cary Wecht B.M., Cleveland Institute, 2002
Professor of Communication M.M., New England Conservatory of Music, 2006
Graduate Faculty Member D.M.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2012
M.A., Kent State University, 1993 Dr. Misook Yun
Ph.D., Kent State University, 1999 Professor of Music
Dr. Jane Wetzel B.M., Han-Yang University (Korea), 1986
Associate Professor of Physical Therapy M.M., Han-Yang University (Korea), 1989
Graduate Faculty Member M.M., University of Oregon, 1995
B.A., Ohio Wesleyan University, 1975 D.M.A., University of Oregon, 1999
Certificate, University of Pittsburgh, 1976
M.S., University of Southern California, 1987
Z
Dr. Yong Zhang
Dr. Amy E. Williams Associate Professor of Computer Science and Information Systems
Assistant Professor of Counseling, School Psychology, and Educational Graduate Faculty Member
Leadership B.S., Ocean University of QingDao (China), 1986
Graduate Faculty Member M.S., Ocean University of QingDao (China), 1989
B.S.E., Lock Haven University, 2002 M.S., University of South Florida, 2001
M.S., University of Scranton, 2006 Ph.D., University of South Florida, 2005
M.Ed., College of William and Mary, 2013
Ph.D., College of William and Mary, 2016
Dr. Eric J. Wingler

Professor of Mathematics and Statistics
B.S., Eastern Illinois University, 1974
M.A., Eastern Illinois University, 1975
Ph.D., University of Illinois, 1982
Dr. Mark D. Womble

220 Index
INDEX Division of Multicultural Affairs ....................................................................8
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership ........................................ 32
A Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science and Engineering ....................37
Accreditation .................................................................................................. 6 Doctor of Physical Therapy ........................................................................ 39
Admission .................................................................................................... 30 Doctoral Fellowship ...................................................................................202
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner ...................................166 E

Application for Involuntary Withdrawal ................................................... 190 Educational Licensure- Principal, Superintendent, Admin Specialist ..... 179
Assessment ....................................................................................................7 Educational Specialist in School Psychology ........................................... 42
Assistantships ........................................................................................... 200 Electrical Engineering ................................................................................156
Autism and Related Disabilities ............................................................... 140
F
B Family Nurse Practitioner ......................................................................... 166
Billing ..........................................................................................................190 Federal Financial Aid ................................................................................ 203
C Financial Assistance ................................................................................. 200
Campus Facilities ........................................................................................ 21 G

Campus Safety ............................................................................................ 20 Graduate Assistant/Intern ........................................................................ 201
Certificate in Aging Studies ...................................................................... 172 Graduate Catalog ...........................................................................................3
Certificate in Applied History ....................................................................173 Graduate Degrees Granted ......................................................................... 10
Certificate in Biological Sciences .............................................................173 Graduate Faculty ....................................................................................... 207
Certificate in Economics ...........................................................................173 Graduate Programs ..................................................................................... 32
Certificate in English ................................................................................. 174 Graduate Student Grievance Procedure .................................................. 206
Certificate in Enterprise Resource Planning ............................................174 Graduate Student Representation ..............................................................29
Certificate in Environmental Studies ........................................................174
H
Certificate in Health Care Management ...................................................175 Historical Sketch ........................................................................................... 5
Certificate in Instructional Communication .............................................176
Certificate in Literature for Children and Young Adults .......................... 176

I
Industrial and Systems Engineering ........................................................ 158
Certificate in Mathematics ....................................................................... 176
Intervention Specialist Mild/Moderate Disabilities ................................. 138
Certificate in Nurse Education ..................................................................178
Certificate in Professional And Technical Writing ................................... 177 J

Jazz Studies ................................................................................................ 98
Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
..................................................................................................................... 177
L
Certificate in Teaching of Writing .............................................................178 Literacy .......................................................................................................149
M
Certificate in the Teaching of Literature .................................................. 178
Certificate in Working-Class Studies ........................................................179
Master of Accountancy ...............................................................................45
Chemical Engineering ............................................................................... 152
Master of Arts in American Studies ...........................................................47
Civil and Environmental Engineering ....................................................... 153
Master of Arts in Art Education ................................................................. 48
Content Area Concentration ..................................................................... 146
Master of Arts in Economics ......................................................................53
Course Numbering System, Abbreviations, and Reference Marks ......... 205
Master of Arts in English ............................................................................56
Curriculum and Instruction .......................................................................148
Master of Arts in Financial Economics ......................................................59
Cushwa/Commercial Shearing Graduate Fellowships ............................201
Master of Arts in Gerontology ....................................................................63
D Master of Arts in History ............................................................................ 64

Description of Fees ................................................................................... 191 Master of Arts in Professional Communication ........................................ 67
Development and Organization .................................................................. 29 Master of Athletic Training ......................................................................... 69
Master of Business Administration ........................................................... 71 Reduction/Refund of Fee Charges Upon Withdrawal ............................. 196
Master of Computing and Information Systems .......................................75 Registration ................................................................................................185

Master of Education in Intervention Services ........................................... 78 Research at YSU ..........................................................................................27
Master of Fine Arts in Interdisciplinary Visual Arts .................................. 81 Resident Status Appeal ............................................................................ 198
Master of Health and Human Services ......................................................85

S
Master of Music .......................................................................................... 88 Scholarships .............................................................................................. 203
Master of Public Health ............................................................................100 State Residency Status ............................................................................ 197
Master of Respiratory Care ...................................................................... 103 Student Activities ........................................................................................ 15
Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis .....................................104 Student Conduct ..........................................................................................20
Master of Science in Biological Sciences ............................................... 105 Student Support Services ........................................................................... 11
Master of Science in Chemistry ............................................................... 110
Master of Science in Criminal Justice .....................................................113

T
The College of Graduate Studies ............................................................... 29
Master of Science in Education – Special Education .............................135
Transfer Credits ......................................................................................... 184
Master of Science in Education—Counseling ..........................................122
Tuition, Fees and Charges ........................................................................ 190
Master of Science in Education—Educational Administration ............... 130
Master of Science in Education—Teacher Education ............................. 142

U
University Housing ...................................................................................... 14
Master of Science in Engineering ............................................................ 150
University Mission ......................................................................................... 4
Master of Science in Environmental Science ..........................................116
University-Community Outreach .................................................................25
Master of Science in Mathematics .......................................................... 118
Master of Science in Nursing ...................................................................162 W

Master of Social Work .............................................................................. 169 Workshops ................................................................................................. 183
Mechanical Engineering ............................................................................160
Mission Statement ...................................................................................... 29
Music Education ..........................................................................................94
Music History and Literature ......................................................................99
Music Performance ..................................................................................... 95
Music Theory and Composition ................................................................. 96
N
Nurse Anesthetist ......................................................................................167
Nurse Education ........................................................................................ 168
O
Office of Equal Opportunity and Policy Development ................................. 9
On Campus Student Employment ............................................................203
Other Regulations ......................................................................................186
P
Parking Services .......................................................................................... 21
Payment of Tuition and Fees ................................................................... 193
Post-masters Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate

Program ......................................................................................................181
Post-masters Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program ................ 181
R
Rates .......................................................................................................... 194

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GRADUATE

Music Education .................................................................................. 94

Graduate Catalog .................................................................................................. 3 Music Performance ...................................................................... 95

University Mission ................................................................................................ 4 Music Theory and Composition .................................................. 96

Historical Sketch .................................................................................................. 5 Jazz Studies ................................................................................. 98

Accreditation ......................................................................................................... 6 Music History and Literature ....................................................... 99

Assessment ........................................................................................................... 7 Master of Public Health ........................................................................... 100

Division of Multicultural Affairs ........................................................................... 8 Master of Respiratory Care ...................................................................... 103

Student Support Services .................................................................................. 11 Master of Science in Chemistry ............................................................... 110

University Housing ...................................................................................... 14 Master of Science in Criminal Justice ..................................................... 113

Student Activities ........................................................................................ 15 Master of Science in Environmental Science .......................................... 116

Student Conduct ......................................................................................... 20 Master of Science in Mathematics .......................................................... 118

Campus Safety ............................................................................................ 20 Master of Science in Education—Counseling ......................................... 122

Parking Services ......................................................................................... 21 Master of Science in Education—Educational Administration ............... 130

University-Community Outreach ................................................................ 25 Intervention Specialist Mild/Moderate Disabilities ......................... 138

Research at YSU ................................................................................................. 27 Autism and Related Disabilities ................................................ 140

Mission Statement ...................................................................................... 29 Content Area Concentration ............................................................. 146

Development and Organization .................................................................. 29 Curriculum and Instruction ........................................................ 148

Graduate Student Representation ............................................................. 29 Literacy ....................................................................................... 149

Admission ........................................................................................................... 30 Master of Science in Engineering ............................................................ 150

Graduate Programs ............................................................................................ 32 Chemical Engineering ........................................................................ 152

Educational Specialist in School Psychology ........................................... 42 Mechanical Engineering ............................................................ 160

Master of Accountancy .............................................................................. 45 Master of Science in Nursing .................................................................. 162

Master of Arts in Economics ..................................................................... 53 Nurse Anesthetist ...................................................................... 167

Master of Arts in English ........................................................................... 56 Nurse Education ......................................................................... 168

Master of Arts in Gerontology .................................................................... 63 Certiﬁcate in Aging Studies ...................................................................... 172

Master of Arts in History ............................................................................ 64 Certiﬁcate in Applied History ................................................................... 173

Master of Athletic Training ......................................................................... 69 Certiﬁcate in Economics .......................................................................... 173

Master of Business Administration ........................................................... 71 Certiﬁcate in English ................................................................................. 174

Certiﬁcate in Mathematics ....................................................................... 176

Certiﬁcate in Professional And Technical Writing ................................... 177

Certiﬁcate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Certiﬁcate in the Teaching of Literature .................................................. 178

Certiﬁcate in Teaching of Writing ............................................................ 178

Certiﬁcate in Nurse Education ................................................................. 178

Certiﬁcate in Working-Class Studies ........................................................ 179

Educational Licensure- Principal, Superintendent, Admin Specialist ..... 179

Post-masters Family Nurse Practitioner Certiﬁcate Program ................ 181

Post-masters Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certiﬁcate

Workshops ........................................................................................................ 183

Transfer Credits ................................................................................................ 184

Registration ....................................................................................................... 185

Other Regulations ............................................................................................. 186

Tuition, Fees and Charges ............................................................................... 190

Application for Involuntary Withdrawal ................................................... 190

Billing ......................................................................................................... 190

Description of Fees ................................................................................... 191

Payment of Tuition and Fees ................................................................... 193

Rates .......................................................................................................... 194

Reduction/Refund of Fee Charges Upon Withdrawal ............................. 196

State Residency Status ................................................................................... 197

Resident Status Appeal ................................................................................... 198

Financial Assistance ........................................................................................ 200

Assistantships ........................................................................................... 200

Graduate Assistant/Intern ........................................................................ 201

Cushwa/Commercial Shearing Graduate Fellowships ........................... 201

Doctoral Fellowship .................................................................................. 202

Federal Financial Aid ................................................................................ 203

On Campus Student Employment ............................................................ 203