Dean:
Dr. Rosemary Hubbard
The School of Arts and Sciences
offers four graduate degree programs:
Computer Science: Master of Science
Humanities: Master of Arts
Interior Design: Master of Arts
Literature and Language: Master
of Arts
For more information, please
see the School
of Arts and Sciences Web site.
COMPUTER
SCIENCE (M.S.) The Master of Science program in Computer Science offers
advanced study to prepare students for leadership roles in the design and production
of computer software. The program prepares students for careers in industry, teaching,
research, and for doctoral studies. Electives may be combined to provide a program
tailored to the professional needs of the student. Concentrations in either Software
Engineering or Telecommunications are optional. Upon completion of the program,
students should have the knowledge to:
- critically read
and evaluate professional and trade literature;
- independently
conduct and evaluate research in computer science;
- analyze,
design, and develop optimal solutions to real-world problems using advanced methods;
and
- exercise leadership roles in the development and maintenance
of computer systems.
Admission Requirements
Students currently enrolled in Marymounts
undergraduate Computer Science program may apply
for admission to the graduate program according
to the criteria outlined
in the School of Health Professions.
In addition to the University
requirements, other applicants must demonstrate
high promise by having earned a bachelors
degree in Computer Science from an accredited
institution with a grade point average of 2.75
or better on a 4.0 scale and a satisfactory
score on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
(See note on
the Graduate Admissions page.) Applicants
must also interview with a representative from
the School of Arts and Sciences.
Applicants who have an undergraduate degree
in a field other than Computer Science will
be considered for admission if they complete
Marymounts Post-baccalaureate
Computer Science certificate, or if they
complete the following prerequisite coursework:
- Introduction
to Programming (in C++, Java, or another object-oriented language)
- Data
Structures and Algorithms
- Computer Organization/Hardware
- Differential
and Integral Calculus (8 semester credits)
- Discrete Mathematics
- Statistics
or Quantitative Analysis
A course in Assembly Language
is recommended, but not required. Students not meeting the prerequisite undergraduate
courses for admission to the program must complete undergraduate or certificate
courses to prepare for graduate work in Computer Science. Degree
Requirements A total of 33 graduate credits is required for the degree.
Five required core courses are listed below: CS 500 Language Design (3)
CS 505 Design and Analysis of Algorithms (3) CS 510 Theoretical Foundations
of Computer Science (3) CS 550 Principles of Operating Systems (3) CS
610 Graduate Research Seminar in Computer Science (3) In addition, each student
must complete either: CS 698 Masters Project (3-6) or CS 699 Masters
Thesis (3-6) The remaining 12-15 credits are chosen from any graduate
course electives in Computer Science using the concentration as a guide. The
Concentrations Software Engineering CS 530 Software Engineering
(3) CS 531 Software Development and Implementation (3) CS 535 Human Engineering
Issues in Computer System Design (3) CS 630 Software Testing and Maintenance
(3) Telecommunications CS 520 Data Communications
(3) CS 525 Computer Networking (3) CS 620 Distributed Processing (3) CS
625 Cryptography and Coding Theory (3) <
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HUMANITIES
(M.A.) The Master of Arts in Humanities responds to a need of many men
and women, already trained in a specialized field, for intellectual enrichment.
The program attracts both students who seek to deepen their undergraduate study
in the humanities and students who are experiencing interest in the humanities
after developing careers in other fields. The graduate curriculum offered by
the School of Arts and Sciences permits students to shape interdisciplinary programs
that ensure broad education while providing for the pursuit of specialized work.
For example, the professional teacher seeking state endorsement in a special area
in addition to the masters degree may acquire both. Or an accountant seeking
a few technical courses may combine these with the enrichment of the Humanities
requirements. An insight into the interrelationship of ideas from the humanities,
the history of the sciences, and the value of the arts serves not only to develop
personal intellectual growth, but also sharpens judgment in professional, civic,
and interpersonal decision making.Admission
Requirements In addition to the University requirements, to be admitted
to the masters program in Humanities the applicant must present the following: - a
bachelors degree;
- official
transcripts of all postsecondary education reflecting a grade point average of
3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale. Transcripts must be delivered in sealed envelopes
that bear the registrars signature and/or seal;
- two
years of successful career experience as evidenced by two letters of recommendation
from employers or educators;
- an autobiographical essay,
prepared by the applicant, describing past educational and career experiences
and stating the benefits expected from participation in the graduate Humanities
program;
- a completed application with the nonrefundable
application fee of $35; and
- an interview with an official
representative of the School of Arts and Sciences.
Note:
Applicants who wish to pursue the secondary teaching licensure track must also
submit GRE scores. (See note Graduate Admissions
page.) Transfer and Nondegree Matriculation A
maximum of 6 semester credits of transferred graduate credits may be applied toward
the degree, if approved by the School dean and the registrar. Applicants desiring
enrollment for limited coursework may do so as nondegree students. A nondegree
student may apply for degree candidacy upon successful completion of one Humanities
Seminar or contemporary Focus Course and fulfillment of all admission requirements. Degree
Requirements Candidates complete 9 credits in Humanities Seminars, 6 credits
in Focus Courses, 3 credits in a Masters Project, and 12 credits of electives.
Electives may be graduate courses from the Schools of Arts and Sciences, Business
Administration, and Education and Human Services. This is a 30-credit masters
degree program. Humanities Seminars Each seminar
centers upon some extended development in the history of Western ideas and provides
a basis for examining those fundamental questions and ideas that have shaped the
past and continue in the present. The principal purpose of the seminar requirement
is to establish a sense of the historical foundation of the humanities and to
introduce the methodology of various disciplines. In addition, the seminars encourage
a sharpening of communication skills through discussion of major ideas and written
assignments. The scope of a seminar course fits one of three divisions of the
history of Western ideas: classical/medieval; 15th century through 18th century;
or 19th century through 21st century. Focus Courses Focus
Courses advance program objectives by strongly emphasizing the interdisciplinary
approach to the humanist ideas and stressing the interrelationships of disciplines
involved. Focus Courses are distinguished from the seminars in that they may center
upon either a limited area of concentration or a particular application of ideas
to an interpretation of the world in which we live. Students should refer to graduate
courses in English and Politics for additional options. Masters
Project The Masters Project is an independent interdisciplinary report
that demonstrates the students ability to integrate materials from various
disciplines, support independent conclusions, and communicate the results in writing.
Unlike the traditional masters thesis, which emphasizes original research
and the use of primary sources within a single discipline, the Masters Project
must demonstrate an ability to relate material from at least two fields of study.
Examples of interdisciplinary projects might be a study of the influence of a
technological problem on public policy, drawing on materials in science, sociology,
and ethics; or an examination of special problems in the aging process based upon
history, psychology, and literature. An individual advisory committee is responsible
for guiding the student through each phase of the Masters Project. This
includes the approval of both an initial proposal and the final product. A formal
initial proposal must be approved before a student begins work on a project. The
proposal must include a statement and discussion of purpose, the methodology to
be used, and a projection of the final product. Teaching
Licensure in Secondary English The Master of Arts in Humanities: Teaching
Licensure in Secondary English is available to students who have earned the equivalent
of a bachelors degree in English. The program provides continued intellectual
growth in literature and related fields, as well as the professional preparation
for licensure and a career in teaching secondary school English. Contact the
department chair for information about additional program requirements. Add-on
Endorsement in ESL For students who already hold licensure in Secondary
English, an add-on endorsement in ESL may be obtained as well. Contact the department
chair for information about additional program requirements. <
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INTERIOR
DESIGN (M.A.) The M. Wilhelmina Boldt Interior Design Program offers two
tracks leading to a Master of Arts in Interior Design. Track One is a post-professional
degree for those with an undergraduate degree in Interior Design or a closely
related field. Track Two, a first professional degree, is for those with a baccalaureate
degree not in Interior Design or a closely related field. Applicants must complete
a series of undergraduate prerequisites and admission requirements before final
admission to this program. The programs mission is to educate professional
interior designers to work effectively within contemporary constraints in a changing
society and profession and to formulate design concepts for a better human environment. The
graduate program builds on a Foundation for Interior Design Education Research
(FIDER)-accredited undergraduate program with specific objectives: - to
nurture intellectual growth and an increased capacity to engage in design practice,
education, and research;
- to develop proficiency in a specific
aspect of the profession of interior design;
- to further
strengthen the knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary to the competent practice
of interior design; and
- to develop and conduct research
that will increase the body of knowledge in the field.
Track
One: Post-Professional Admission Requirements Admission to the program
is made on a full- or part-time basis for the fall, spring, and summer graduate
sessions. Applicants who have or will have a bachelors degree from an accredited
college or university prior to enrollment in the graduate program must provide
the following items to be considered for admission: - n
a completed application with the nonrefundable application fee of $35;
- n
proof of a professional degree in Interior Design, or its equivalent, in the form
of an official transcript of all postsecondary coursework.
- n
two letters of recommendation from educators or employers who can attest to the
applicants potential for graduate work;
- n acceptable
test scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Miller Analogies Test
(MAT), or evidence of passing the examination of the National Council for Interior
Design Qualification (NCIDQ) of the National Council of Architectural Registration
Boards (NCARB) (See note Graduate Admissions page.);
- n
a letter from the applicant including a statement of personal goals, objectives,
motivations, and intended area of concentration;
- n a portfolio
of student or professional design work demonstrating creative ability and professional
competence (presented during interview);
- n an interview
with an official representative of the School of Arts and Sciences.
- n
Any related degree must demonstrate completion of an equivalent series of prerequisites
that assures understanding of a common body of knowledge within the field. If
a departmental review of students previous coursework reveals deficiencies
in the common body of knowledge, students may be required to complete undergraduate
prerequisite course(s).
A maximum of 6 semester credits
of transfer graduate credit may be applied toward the degree if approved by the
dean of the School of Arts and Sciences and the registrar. Students are expected
to complete the general core and Interior Design core requirements at Marymount
University. Requirements for the Master of Arts in Interior Design must be
completed within five years of initial registration unless extenuating circumstances
exist and an extension is authorized by the dean of the School of Arts and Sciences. International
Students In addition to meeting all admission requirements of the graduate
program, all degree and nondegree applicants for whom English is a second language
are required to have a minimum score of 600 on the Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL). Students who hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited
postsecondary institution where the language of instruction is English are exempt
from this requirement. Track One: Post Professional-Degree
Requirements A total of 34 graduate credit hours is required for the Master
of Arts in Interior Design degree. ID Core Requirements
A total of 16 credits as follows: ID 507 Advanced Design Studio
I (3) ID 508 Advanced Design Studio II (3) ID 520 Research and Development
in Interior Design (3) ID 526 Current Issues in Interior Design (3) ID 599
Thesis or Design Research Project (4) ID Electives Select 18 credits from
the following: ID 509 Advanced Design Studio III (3) ID 513 Computer-aided
Drafting and Design (3) ID 522 Environmental Behavior (3) ID 523 Methodology,
Theory, Criticism (3) ID 524 Design Methods (3) ID 525 Health Care Design
(3) ID 535 Illumination and Acoustical Design (3) ID 536 Technology for
Interior Design (3) ID 552 American Interiors (3) ID 553 Modern Design and
Architecture (3) ID 554 Historic Preservation (3) ID 555 Historic Interiors
(3) ID 556 Historic Research, Documentation, and Design (3) ID 590 Practicum
(3) ID 595 Directed Research (3) Additional courses are available in
other areas of the graduate curricula including Business Administration, Human
Resources, Humanities, and Psychology. Approval must be received prior to registration. Students
are required to have their own laptop computers. The Prospectus Before
beginning a thesis or design research project, students must complete the Application
for Development of Written Thesis or Design Proposal, which names the projects
outside advisor or thesis committee. It includes the Prospectus. The Prospectus
describes the research topic or design project, its objectives and significance,
important related literature, the research design, and design process. The application
and Prospectus must be submitted at least one semester before registering for
the final ID 599 credits. Students typically register for one credit of ID 599
to write the Prospectus. The Thesis or Design Research
Project All candidates are required to complete a written thesis or design
research project. A student is eligible to propose a thesis or design problem
upon successful completion of the core course requirements. For the thesis, a
final oral examination will be conducted by the assigned thesis committee. For
the design project, students must exhibit their work in a public forum. Track
Two: First-Professional Admission Requirements Admission to the program is
made on a full- or part-time basis. Applicants who have or will have a bachelors
degree from an accredited college or university before enrollment in the graduate
program must provide the following items to be considered for admission: - a
completed application with the nonrefundable application fee of $35;
- official
transcripts showing all postsecondary coursework and proof of undergraduate degree
completion; and
- two letters of recommendation from educators
or employers who can attest to the applicants potential for graduate work.
A
maximum of 6 semester credits of transfer graduate credit may be applied toward
the degree if approved by the dean of the School of Arts and Sciences and the
registrar. Students are expected to complete the general core and Interior Design
core requirements at Marymount University.
A student
who is attempting to enter the Track II graduate program may simultaneously enroll
in up to 3 graduate ID courses (with permission of the advisor/instructor) before
he/she has completed all prerequisites for the graduate program. However, the
student must still apply, fulfill all requirements, and be accepted into the graduate
program before becoming a candidate for a Master of Arts degree in Interior Design. Requirements
for the Master of Arts in Interior Design must be completed within five years
of initial registration unless extenuating circumstances exist and an extension
is authorized by the dean of the School of Arts and Sciences. International
Students In addition to meeting all admission requirements of the graduate
program, all degree and nondegree applicants for whom English is a second language
are required to have a minimum score of 600 on the Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL). Students who hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited
postsecondary institution where the language of instruction is English are exempt
from this requirement. Track Two: First-Professional Degree
Requirements A total of 49 graduate credit hours is required for the First-Professional
Master of Arts in Interior Design degree. Twenty-one (21) undergraduate credits
are required before final admission to the program. Admission is selective. Students
who are not admitted can complete the Bachelor of Arts degree in Interior Design. Track
Two: Program Prerequisites Before final admission to the masters
program, applicants must complete or transfer equivalencies for the following
courses: FA 481 Design (4) ID 426 Current Issues in Interior Design (3) ID
485 Accelerated Architectural Graphics (4) ID 487 Accelerated Interior Design
Studio (4) ID 214 Architectural Graphics III (3) ID 231 Textiles and Finish
Materials (3) Upon successful completion of the undergraduate prerequisites,
students are eligible for final admission to the masters program. Applicants
will be reviewed according to the following admission requirements: - acceptable
test scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Miller Analogies Test
(MAT);
- 3.0 or better GPA on prerequisite courses;
- portfolio
review and interview;
- statement of goals, objectives, and
proposed concentration; and
- recommendations by Interior
Design faculty.
ID Core Requirements A total
of 37 credits as follows: ID 503 Interior Design III (3) ID 504 Interior
Design IV (3) ID 507 Advanced Design Studio I (3) ID 508 Advanced Design
Studio II (3) ID 532 Building Technology (3) ID 533 Lighting Design (3) ID
534 Business Procedures (3) ID 550 History of Interiors I (3) ID 551 History
of Interiors II (3) ID History elective (3) ID 520 Research and Development
in Interior Design (3) ID 599 Thesis or Design Research Project (4) ID Electives
Select 12 credits from the following: ID 522 Environmental
Behavior (3) ID 523 Methodology, Theory, Criticism (3) ID 524 Design Methods
(3) ID 525 Health Care Design (3) ID 535 Illumination and Acoustical Design
(3) ID 536 Technology for Interior Design (3) ID 549 Advanced Design Studio
III (3) ID 552 American Interiors (3) ID 553 Modern Design and Architecture
(3) ID 554 Historic Preservation (3) ID 555 Historic Interiors (3) ID
556 Historic Research, Documentation, and Design (3) ID 590 Practicum (3) ID
595 Directed Research (3) The Prospectus Before
beginning a thesis or design research project, students must complete the Application
for Development of Written Thesis or Design Proposal, which names the projects
outside advisor or thesis committee. It includes the Prospectus. The Prospectus
describes the research topic or design project, its objectives and significance,
important related literature, the research design, and design process. The application
and Prospectus must be submitted at least one semester before registering for
the final ID 599 credits. Students typically register for 1 credit of ID 599 to
write the Prospectus. Thesis or Design Research Project All
candidates for the Master of Arts degree must complete a written thesis or design
research project. A student is eligible to propose a thesis or design problem
upon successful completion of the core course requirements. For the thesis, a
final oral examination will be conducted by the assigned thesis committee. For
the design project, students must exhibit their work in a public forum. All students
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LITERATURE
AND LANGUAGE (M.A.) The Master of Arts in Literature
and Language offers students the opportunity for intellectual enrichment in one
of the traditional liberal arts disciplines while also offering those interested
in the study of literature and language the opportunity for career enhancement
through advanced study. It serves a variety of professional purposes and audiencesparticularly
teachers from the intermediate to the community college level. Through close consultation
with an advisor, a student may choose courses that will either address gaps in
educational background or provide concentrated study that will lead to specialization
in a more advanced degree.Admission
Requirements In addition to the Universitywide requirements, applicants
must present: - a bachelors
degree with a major in English or a major in a humanities discipline with
at least 18 credits in English (9 at the 300 or above level) or a major in any
interdisciplinary humanities program;
- official transcripts
of all postsecondary education reflecting a grade point average (overall or in
the major) of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale; and
- a sample
critical paper.
Transfer and Nondegree Matriculation A
maximum of 6 semester credits of transferred graduate credits may be applied toward
the degree, if approved by the School dean and the registrar. Applicants desiring
enrollment for limited coursework may do so as nondegree students. Degree
Options Candidates pursuing this degree may choose either of the following
options: - 30 credits, including a 3-credit Masters
Project and a language requirement which involves intermediate proficiency or
passing grade on a reading test (those planning to pursue doctoral work should
choose this option); or
- 36 credits without a Masters
Project or language requirement.
Degree Requirements For
the 30-credit option, candidates must successfully complete the following requirements:
EN 540; 6 credits from designated language courses (EN 550 if student has no undergraduate
linguistic course, EN 524, EN 552, EN 554, EN 558); 9 credits in graduate literature
courses; 9 additional credits in Literature or Language (may include up to 6 credits
in Humanities Seminars); and EN 595. Candidates must also demonstrate proficiency
in one foreign language. For the 36-credit option, candidates must successfully
complete the following requirements: EN 540; 6 credits from designated language
courses (EN 550 if student has no undergraduate linguistic course, EN 524, EN
552, EN 554, EN 558); 9 credits in graduate literature courses, and 15 additional
credits in Literature and Language (may include 6 credits in Humanities Seminars
and/or 6 credits in approved ED courses.) <
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