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GRADUATE ADMISSION International students whose native language is not English must also meet the English language proficiency standard set forth in the Graduate Admissions section. Conditional Status The university provides a conditional status for students whose undergraduate grade-point average is between 2.500 and the minimum required for the particular program. In addition, program departments may specify conditions, which may include higher grade-point averages, required scores on entrance examinations, or undergraduate major or course requirements as specified by the department. The Director of Admissions and Records, on recommendation of the program director, will admit the student under conditional status if the student’s grade-point average is at least 2.500, but not high enough for regular admission; or if the student has not met a condition specified by the program department. Such special action may be taken if there are positive indicators of graduate success, e.g., high GRE or GMAT scores, solid upper-division performance, or outstanding professional achievement. The Director of Admissions and Records will refer the student to an advisor appointed by the program director. The student will be notified to meet with the advisor to determine what conditions will be applied. Departments may specify additional course work beyond the degree requirements as conditions of admission to regular status. A statement of the conditions and a plan for meeting them will be filed by the director of Admissions and Records and the dean of the college/school and a copy provided to the student. When the conditions are met, the Director of Admissions and Records will notify the student that he/she has achieved regular degree-seeking status. Students on conditional status may count toward the degree a maximum of 12 hours of graduate course work taken in the degree program. Non-Degree Status The Director of Admissions and Records will admit the student with non-degree status under the following conditions:
Ineligible Students who are denied admission to a graduate program will not be permitted to enroll in graduate courses. Graduate Work Taken by Seniors CSU-Pueblo students who are in their senior year of undergraduate work, and who have met the admissions requirements for the program may take graduate courses for graduate credit (except programs with a 3-2 option, or other restrictions) with the approval of the appropriate program director and the Director of Admissions and Records. Students should consult with the Program Director, or department responsible for the course in cases where there is not a Program Director, to determine requirements or restrictions. For approved enrollment, students may take up to 12 graduate hours prior to graduation; but the combined undergraduate and graduate enrollment normally may not exceed 16 hours for a semester. Graduate level courses (500 level) cannot be used simultaneously to satisfy baccalaureate and graduate degree requirements with the exception of approved joint-degree programs. Note: Students planning to enter the MBA Program may only apply 6 hours of graduate credit taken as a senior toward their graduate degree. CHANGE OF STATUS The Director of Admissions and Records will notify the student and the program director when the student has satisfied the conditions of admission and is changed to regular status. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Each graduate program at the university has specific graduation requirements, which must be met prior to graduation. In addition, students must fulfill the following requirements for a graduate degree:
NOTE: Enrollment for thesis or directed research credit is required for any academic term during which university resources (e.g., faculty time, computer use, library, etc.) are being used. A maximum of six semester hours of thesis or directed research course work will count toward meeting graduation requirements. ACCEPTANCE OF TRANSFER CREDIT A maximum of nine (9) semester hours of resident graduate credit from other regionally accredited graduate institutions may be applied to a graduate degree program. Transfer credit from non-United States institutions will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Transfer credits must be directly applicable to the degree program and must be approved by the applicant’s graduate committee and the Director of Admissions and Records. Graduate credits accepted in transfer must not be from a correspondence course, must be from a course in which a grade of A or B was earned, and must be from an institution where the student maintained a graduate GPA of at least 3.000. Credits accepted in transfer do not apply to the GPA at CSU-Pueblo. Credits already used for a degree at another institution can not be used toward fulfilling a CSU-Pueblo degree. GRADUATE ADVISING Each graduate degree area has a program director that serves as graduate advisor to all graduate students in the program, unless the dean of the college, center, or school makes a different assignment. The advisor will assist in selecting a graduate committee for each student who chooses the thesis option. The graduate committee shall consist of at least three faculty members and is appointed by the dean of the college, center or school in consultation with the student and the program director. One member of the committee may be from outside the department of the student’s graduate program Changes in membership in the graduate committee may be requested by the student to the dean. The responsibilities of the graduate advisor and the graduate committee include advisement, approval of the degree plan, approval of a thesis or directed research topic and final document (if appropriate), and administration and approval of comprehensive and/or oral examinations. COURSE LOADS Graduate students enrolled in nine (9) or more hours shall be considered as full-time students (six hours, summer); those enrolled for six (6) hours shall be considered as half-time students (three hours, summer). TIME LIMITS Courses completed six (6) or more years before the date of graduation, either at CSU-Pueblo or at some other institution, will not be accepted as satisfying graduation requirements. Petitions for waiver of the six-year limitation may be submitted to the Admissions Office with the approval of the student’s graduate advisor. Waivers will be approved only upon justification of unusual and extenuating circumstances and with the concurrence of the appropriate academic dean. DEGREE PLAN All degree-seeking graduate students are required to submit a degree plan, approved by all members of the graduate committee (if applicable) and program director, to the Records Office. The degree plan should be submitted no later than upon completion of 12 hours of study. A course taken, prior to having any given degree plan approved, is subject to review for suitability in the program. Changes in the degree plan must be approved by the graduate advisor and program director and submitted to the Records Office. UNDERGRADUATE COURSES Although undergraduate classes do not apply toward a graduate degree, students admitted to graduate study may be required to complete some undergraduate prerequisite courses in addition to their graduate work. Courses taken for undergraduate credit by a graduate student do not enter into the graduate grade-point computation. A graduate program director may, however, stipulate a grade point to be achieved in such undergraduate courses. Graduate programs may include courses which are dually numbered at the senior (400) and graduate (500) level. Students registered for graduate credit shall be required to perform at the graduate level. Dual-listed courses taken for undergraduate credit will not apply toward a graduate program. Graduate students may not repeat for graduate credit a dual-listed course which was taken in the undergraduate program. DUAL DEGREE CREDIT Students may receive dual credit for all common degree requirements in more than one graduate program. In addition, up to six semester hours of elective credit may be applied to more than one graduate degree program if the degrees are pursued concurrently pending approval of the graduate committee of the program involved and the Records Office. ACADEMIC STANDARDS Graduate courses are graded in an alphabetical system with the following interpretation:
Students may apply no more than six semester hours of work with a grade of C (i,e., C-, C, or C+) toward graduation requirements. Only grades of A, B, C, and S fulfill graduation requirements for graduate programs. Graduate students may repeat a maximum of six semester hours of graduate credit. Courses in which a grade of C (i.e., C-, C, or C+) or better were earned may not be repeated and no course may be repeated more than once. When a course is repeated, both the subsequent grade and the original grade are included in the graduate grade point average. To remain in good academic standing, a student’s graduate GPA must remain at 3.000 or better. If the graduate GPA falls below 3.000, a graduate student will be placed on probation. Students have one semester to show progress toward good standing. Probationary students with 12 or more semester hours of graduate work will be dismissed whenever progress toward good standing is not demonstrated or whenever the graduate GPA falls below 2.500. A student may take up to six hours beyond the program requirements (including repeated credits) to improve the cumulative graduate GPA to the required minimum of 3.000 at time of graduation. A student may appeal dismissal by submitting a written petition to his/her program director. This petition must provide a justification for continued registration. The program director shall forward a recommendation through the appropriate dean to the Office of the Provost. The provost or his/her designee shall make a decision on the appeal and inform the student of that decision. Decisions by the provost are final. COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATIONS Graduate programs may require a final comprehensive and/or oral examination at the time of defense of the thesis or directed research project or at the completion of course work. Scheduling is made through the graduate advisor. Students who fail a final examination may retake the examination once. A re-examination cannot be scheduled in the same semester as the original examination. THESIS OR DIRECTED RESEARCH Each graduate program provides an option that includes a thesis or a directed research project. This option also requires an oral defense of the thesis or research project. Each student must submit a research plan. The plan must define the topic of study and outline the research design. The plan must have the written approval of all members of the student’s graduate committee, the program director, and the appropriate dean. The research plan should be filed as soon as possible after the degree plan is filed and before 18 credit hours of the student’s degree plan have been completed. DIRECTED RESEARCH REPORT Graduate students whose degree plan calls for a directed research project are required to submit a report on that project to their graduate committee. Although the report need not be as formal as a thesis, it must, however, be typed in an acceptable format and must include a title page comparable to thesis format. The report should include the purpose of the study or project, limitations, sources of data, the procedure used, and a summary section with conclusions. The research report must be approved by all members of the graduate committee and the appropriate dean. The final approved report must be submitted at least five (5) days prior to the anticipated date of graduation. THESIS INSTRUCTIONS Students who will be writing a thesis in partial fulfillment of graduation requirements must submit five (5) official copies of the approved thesis to the university Library for binding. The student will pay the Library for the binding cost (based upon the fee schedule maintained by the Library) of the 5 required copies plus any additional copy bindings requested by the student. The bound thesis will be distributed to each of the following: one to the program director, two to the University Library, one to the committee chair, and one to the department. The Thesis or Directed Research Must:
The university bound copies of the thesis must be of high-quality printing and must use a paper of the same quality as the original and include color pages wherever appropriate. Other copies of the thesis may be duplicated in any manner the student desires. It is imperative that the utmost care be taken in the preparation of the final copy of the thesis. The completion of the thesis, including typing and duplication, is the sole responsibility of the student. The thesis abstract should consist of no more than five hundred (500) words and should include a title page. The thesis abstract should cover the following items:
For additional thesis or directed research requirements, consult your program advisor. ORAL DEFENSE OF RESEARCH Upon completion of a master’s thesis or directed research project, an oral defense/final comprehensive examination must be scheduled. Application for the oral defense is made to the graduate advisor. A report of the outcome of the oral defense must be filed with the Office of the Provost. The report must be signed by all members of the Graduate Committee. Students must pass the oral defense to complete their thesis or directed research requirement successfully. APPEALS All graduate policies, procedures, and regulations may be appealed. Appeals must be made in writing to the Office of the Provost. PROGRAMS OF STUDY APPLIED NATURAL SCIENCE (MS) The graduate program leading to the degree of Master of Science in applied natural science prepares students to apply basic scientific disciplines to the practical problems encountered in business, industry, government, and education. Graduates from the program will be able to apply the techniques of scientific research to real-world problems. Course work emphasizes several important areas of applied natural science, including biotechnology, polymer chemistry, industrial chemistry, mathematical techniques in applied research, environmental concerns, scientific information systems and instrumentation. A unique feature of the program is its 3+2 plan. The Master of Science in applied natural science requires 30 or 32 semester credit hours of approved graduate course work in either the thesis or non-thesis option. The program offers four emphasis areas applied biological sciences, applied chemical sciences, applied biochemical sciences and applied mathematical sciences. Degree Requirements The course of study requires six semester credits of work common to all students. Each student must select an emphasis area with a core of 8-12 semester credits. Six to fourteen credits in elective courses are also required, depending on which option is chosen. The thesis option requires successful completion of six semester credits of thesis research (BIOL 599 or CHEM 599 or MATH 599) and an approved thesis. The program of study for each student must be approved by a college committee. Thesis option students are required to defend their research results before a thesis defense committee. Non-thesis option students must take a written comprehensive examination over courses taken in their program of study. A non-thesis option student must submit written evidence of her or his ability to understand and critique scientific literature. Program requirements are summarized as follows:
Specific course numbers, course titles, and credit hours for all core requirements, emphasis core requirements, and electives are cited as follows: Required General Courses
Required Courses for Each Emphasis Biological Sciences Emphasis Core
Chemical Sciences Emphasis Core
Biochemical Sciences Emphasis Core
Mathematical Sciences Emphasis Core
Additional courses required for the Mathematical Science Emphasis: For thesis option:
For non-thesis option:
Elective Courses are selected from courses listed below:
Additional Electives
APPLIED NATURAL SCIENCE (MSANS) 3+2 PLAN A unique and distinct feature of our MSANS program is the 3+2 plan. The main goal of the 3+2 plan is to give the opportunity to qualified advanced-level undergraduate students to simultaneously pursue both the baccalaureate (BS) and the master of science (MS) degrees. Talented students are thus quickly moved toward expanding their academic and scientific horizons based on the student’s abilities and personal motivation. Specific requirements for the 3+2 program are included in the MSANS 3+2 BS/MS plan description of the College of Science and Mathematics, undergraduate programs section of this catalog. MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) The goal of the MBA program is to prepare students for high-level general management careers in business and other organizations. Students acquire an understanding of management theory and application, the economic, political and social environment in which businesses function, and behavioral skills that are essential in the manager’s role in the implementation of business decisions. The MBA program endeavors to provide an environment conducive to the development of each student’s ability to think in a creative and effective manner. The program makes extensive use of lectures, seminars, group projects, and case studies that are designed to demonstrate the integrative, interdisciplinary nature of business decisions. The program is open to all applicants with a bachelor’s degree, regardless of the undergraduate field of study, who can demonstrate, through academic or experiential preparation, an appropriate background in the key areas of accounting, economics, finance, quantitative methods, management, and marketing. Students without this background will be required to complete some leveling requirements. All MBA students are required to take the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT). An admission formula of 200 times the undergraduate GPA (4.000 system) plus the GMAT score will constitute a scaled admission score for each applicant. Category I admission will be given to those students who have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.000 and have a GMAT score of at least 450. Category II admission may be granted to students with GPAs between 2.500 and 3.000. Category II admitted students must achieve an index of at least 1000 (with a GMAT of at least 400) before the second semester of course work begins. Students who fail to meet these admissions requirements may provide additional evidence of their ability to complete the program. Such evidence may include: performance in outside activities, evidence of creativity or leadership, and a record of accomplishment. Leveling requirements may be required of students in either Category I or Category II status. Students completing leveling courses must achieve a minimum GPA of 3.000. Students who earn less than a “C” in any leveling course will be dismissed from the program. Graduate students are required to complete all leveling course requirements before enrolling in the first 500 level courses. In some instances, a student will be permitted to enroll in 500 level courses while completing the final leveling courses. Students will not be allowed to enroll in more than six hours of graduate level course work without being fully admitted to the program. The Hasan School of Business offers a test-out course waiver for some leveling requirements. The Hasan School of Business does not offer credit for life experiences. The MBA degree will be conferred upon students who successfully complete a minimum of 36 hours of approved course work. The curriculum is composed of two options with 27 semester hours of required core courses that are taken by all candidates. Option one requires an international course and six semester hours of approved graduate electives in the Hasan School of Business. Option two requires six semester hours of coursework with directed research and three semester hours of approved graduate electives.
All graduate courses for the MBA are listed in the appropriate department sections of accounting (ACCTG), business administration (BUSAD), economics (ECON), finance (FIN), management (MGMT), and marketing (MKTG). JOINT BSBA/MBA PROGRAMS Specific requirements for the joint BSBA/MBA plans are included in the joint BSBA/MBA plan description of the Hasan School of Business, undergraduate-programs section of this catalog. MASTERS IN EDUCATION AND HUMAN RESOURCE STUDIES SPECIALIZATION: EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP Colorado State University-Pueblo works with Colorado State University (Fort Collins) to offer a masters degree (M.Ed.) in Education and Human Resource Studies with specialization in Educational Leadership. The program is offered on the CSU-Pueblo campus and prepares individuals for instructional leadership positions, including school principals and local directors of vocational programs. The Educational Leadership program consists of 36 semester hours of course work and site-based internships. The students admitted to the program form a cohort and proceed through the program as a group from beginning to end. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and leadership potential. Candidates for the principal’s license must have three years of teaching experience. Individuals planning to qualify for a local director’s vocational credential must hold a vocational credential and have appropriate work experience. MASTER OF EDUCATION DEGREE, SPECIALIZATION IN COUNSELING AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT This 50-52 hour program allows students to choose from the following specialties: School Counseling, Career Counseling, and Community Counseling, and is a AACREP accredited degree. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and must have successfully completed the Graduate Record Examination with an overall score of 1650. Successful applicants have at least one or two years of post-baccalaureate experience. Graduates typically seek career opportunities as professional counselors in elementary, secondary, and postsecondary schools, career counseling settings, state and local employment agencies, and community service organizations. Further information and application material can be obtained from Dr. Suzanne Krinsky, CSU-Pueblo Psychology Department Chair, or from Dr. Sharon Anderson, CSU (Fort Collins) Counseling and Career Development Program Chair at (970) 491-6861, or the CSU (Fort Collins) Graduate Programs Office at (970) 491-1963. INDUSTRIAL AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING (MS) Industrial and systems engineering deals with the design and analysis of complex, human/machine systems Industrial systems engineers, with the “big picture” or systems viewpoint, serve as management and operations analysts, focusing on the people, materials, equipment and procedures needed for the most efficient and effective systems performance. Industrial and systems engineers analyze and evaluate systems against specified performance criteria, such as quality, before new systems are created or old ones are modified. Industrial and systems engineering techniques can be applied in manufacturing and service industries, health care systems, governmental agencies and non-profit organizations. The master of science in industrial and systems engineering degree program at CSU-Pueblo provides students with practical knowledge in areas such as facilities planning, operations planning and control, economic and decision analysis, and project management. Methodologies employed by industrial and systems engineers include probability and statistics, mathematical programming, computer simulation, and human performance studies. Degree Requirements The Master of Science in industrial and systems engineering program combines a core of fundamental industrial engineering courses with a track of courses selected by student and advisor to advance the professional goals of that student. The program has 16 semester hours of required core courses and 20 semester hours of elective courses, for a total of 36 semester hours. A program of study must include at least 21 semester hours of courses in engineering, at most 12 semester hours at the 400 level, and at most 9 semester hours of graduate level work at another institution. Each student selects 9 semester hours in a focus area or track. Tracks available now include the Information Systems track, Industrial Engineering track, and individualized track; other tracks are under development. In any track, at least 21 credits must be in engineering courses. Thesis and non-thesis options are available. Admission Requirements The program is open to applicants with a quantitatively based baccalaureate degree from regionally accredited colleges or universities. Admission to the industrial and systems engineering program requires prior admission to graduate studies. Regulations governing graduate studies are contained in the Graduate Policies and Procedures Guide, available from the Office of Admissions. Prerequisite Requirements Students will be required to demonstrate preparation for graduate study in industrial and systems engineering by completing prerequisite background courses in engineering, computer programming, and mathematics, or by documenting previous equivalent course or experiential work. Students who do not possess the specified prerequisite background may be admitted conditionally but will be required to complete prescribed prerequisites. Courses used as prerequisites for required graduate courses must be taken for credit. Prerequisites: (CSU-Pueblo Course Equivalents) Computer Programming (EN 101 or CIS 121) Engineering Economy (EN 343) Stochastic Systems Engineering (EN 365) Additional mathematics courses may be required before taking EN 365. In some cases, MATH 350 may be acceptable for EN 365. Required Courses
Information Systems (IS) Track
Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) Track
Elective Courses
Graduate Assistantships Full-time students admitted to the program with regular status are eligible to apply for graduate assistantships. Graduate assistants may get additional assistance to pay tuition and fees. Full-time assistantships require students to work an average of 12 hours per week and carry a stipend of $8,300 for the academic year. Half-time assistantships require students to work an average of 6 hours per week and carry a stipend of $4,150 for the academic year. Assistantships are renewable for a second academic year provided students perform satisfactorily in assistantship assignments, remain in good academic standing, and make satisfactory progress toward completion of their degree programs. Full-time graduate assistants are required to choose the thesis option. An application for assistantship consists of a letter of interest and résumé, addressed to the department chair. The deadline for application is April 1 for the following academic year. MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK (MSW) Colorado State University-Pueblo and Colorado State University (Fort Collins) cooperate to offer the MSW in a three-year part-time program. Courses equivalent to the first year of the MSW can be completed in a one or two-year period. The program specialization is directed toward advanced generalist practice with a focus on transitional and under-served communities. The program prepares social workers for autonomous independent practice in a variety of settings. Course work at CSU-Pueblo is offered part-time in the evenings. Students can take 12 credit hours per semester or six credit hours per semester for four semesters (two years). The third year of the program is full-time, with a block placement in the southern part of the state. Students go to CSU (Fort Collins) for intensive course work over the two semesters approximately four days per month. The field placement phase requires approximately 20 hours per week in agency and community placement. Approximately 60 credit hours of course work are required for completion of the program. Applications are accepted once a year in the spring for classes beginning the following fall. The program is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and has WICHE (Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education) designation. Applicants with a degree in social work from a baccalaureate social work program accredited by CSWE are eligible to apply for advanced standing or test out of foundation courses on a course-by-course basis. Those interested may apply to Colorado State University (Fort Collins). CSU (FORT COLLINS)/CSU-PUEBLO ALTERNATIVE MSW PROGRAM The Curriculum First Year (Foundation)
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