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2004-06 IUPUI Campus Bulletin

The policies, regulations, and course descriptions that appear in this edition of the Bulletin are for the academic years specified. Curricular requirements are for students who entered the university or were admitted to a degree program during these specific academic years. As the "bulletin year" (the student's entry year) will be defined differently from school to school at IUPUI, consult your academic advisor to be sure you are using the appropriate edition of the Bulletin.

While every effort is made to provide accurate and current information, IUPUI reserves the right to change without notice statements in this bulletin concerning rules, policies, fees, curricula, courses, or other matters. Consult your academic advisor to learn if changes have occurred that may affect you.

Administration of Graduate Programs at IUPUI

Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), a comprehensive campus made up of 19 Indiana University and Purdue University schools, is a dynamic place where new degree initiatives are fostered. Involvement with society at large and the community in particular is a hallmark of this campus, which changes the flavor of new degree programs. Thus, students will find innovative programs in public health, philanthropy, public history, and social work as well as developing programs in informatics and visual communications. These new and developing programs enrich the solid foundation of traditional graduate programs available at IUPUI. Please see: www.iupui.edu/~resgrad/grad/academics_ content2.htm for a complete listing of the graduate degree programs at IUPUI.

There are three types of post-baccalaureate programs at IUPUI: (1) programs leading to graduate degrees and certificates, administered by Indiana University Graduate School, (2) programs leading to graduate degrees and certificates, administered by Purdue University Graduate School, and (3) other programs that are administered mainly by individual schools such as the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Law, Public and Environmental Affairs, Education, Library and Information Science, Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Music, Nursing, the Kelley School of Business, Informatics, and the Herron School of Art. For information about applying to one of the degree programs within these schools, please contact the school or department offering the degree.

At IUPUI, the vice chancellor for research and graduate education:

• carries out all graduate programs-related assignments made by the chancellor of IUPUI and the IU vice president for research and the dean for graduate studies;

• is the liaison to Purdue University for graduate affairs and research;

• collaborates with the associate dean of the Indiana University Graduate School, who is also director of the IUPUI Graduate Office.

IUPUI Graduate Office

The IUPUI Graduate Office is the administrative center for graduate and graduate/professional programs on the Indianapolis campus. Although no graduate degrees are granted by IUPUI itself, more than 7,000 students pursue one of the 155 graduate-level certificates and degrees offered on the IUPUI campus by the Indiana University Graduate School, the Purdue University Graduate School, and Indiana University individual schools. The director of the graduate office serves as dean of students for all IUPUI post-baccalaureate students in collaboration with the IUPUI dean of students. In addition to the director, the Graduate Office has an assistant director, an assistant dean, a graduate non-degree coordinator, and other support staff.

As the locus of graduate administrative activity, the IUPUI Graduate Office has many responsibilities, including the processing of applications and GRE scores and the deposit of theses and dissertations for the Graduate Schools of both IU and PU. The office provides staff support for all graduate administrative committees, sponsors student organizations (e.g., the Graduate Student Organization, and the Postdoctoral Organization), counsels post-baccalaureate students and prospective students, conducts workshops, holds orientation sessions, and organizes Graduate School commencement activities. The IUPUI Graduate Office also connects IUPUI to a wider graduate community through organizations such as the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS), the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC), and the Midwest Association of Graduate Schools (MAGS). Perhaps most importantly, the IUPUI Graduate Office is the answer center for a wide range of questions pertaining to graduate study, graduate programs, and graduate student life. In addition, the IUPUI Graduate Office supports other offices, such as the Enrollment Center and the Community Learning Network, in providing information and documents for general inquiries. The IUPUI Graduate Office, under the primary direction of the assistant dean, also carries out recruiting for campus graduate programs.

IUPUI Graduate Affairs Committee

The Graduate Affairs Committee at IUPUI is charged with overseeing the development of new programs, quality control, recruitment, and other issues related to graduate education on the campus. Membership of this committee includes the graduate deans or their designee from both Indiana University and Purdue University as well as deans, associate deans, president of the Graduate Student Organization, and faculty from all of the schools with post-baccalaureate programs on the IUPUI campus. New initiatives and directions are discussed and appropriate issues are shared with the respective schools for further development and comment. New program proposals are reviewed by assigned members of the Graduate Affairs Committee and are discussed and approved by the full committee. The Curriculum Subcommittee, which is appointed by the Indiana University Graduate School associate dean, has the responsibility of reviewing all new course or course change requests and providing recommendations to the Graduate Affairs Committee. Approved program or course proposals are referred to either the IU Graduate Council or to the Purdue Graduate School for final action before going to the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, if necessary. The Fellowship Subcommittee reviews nominations and selects the recipients of graduate fellowships.

The following pages outline general regulations for graduate and professional programs on the IUPUI campus. For specific information about the admissions process, degree requirements, prerequisites, etc., please contact the school or department offering the degree.

Contact information for the IUPUI Graduate Office:
620 Union Drive, Room 518
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Phone: (317) 278-2490

Indiana University Graduate School
Phone: (317) 274-4023

Graduate Non-Degree Program:
Phone:(317) 274-1577
Fax: (317) 278-2380
E-mail: gradoff@iupui.edu

Integrity in Graduate Education

Students are expected to adhere to the highest ethical standards in all their course work and research. Individuals violating that code of conduct are subject to disciplinary action; such breaches could lead to expulsion of the student from the university or to rescission of a degree already granted. To acquaint students more fully with the range of issues relating to academic integrity, a document entitled “Integrity in Graduate Study” is available, which deals with topics such as plagiarism, fraud, and conflicts of interest, among others. Copies of that document may be obtained from departmental offices or from the IUPUI Graduate Office, Union Building 518. Every student should be familiar with its contents. Graduate students are also subject to the provisions outlined in the Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct . This document is available by visiting life.iupui.edu/dos/code.htm.

General Graduate Regulations and Information

English as a Second Language (ESL) Placement Test

The IUPUI ESL Program and the Office of International Affairs have joined together to administer the required English as a Second Language (ESL) Placement Test for students whose native language is not English. All international students must take this test prior to registration for classes even if the TOEFL test has been taken. Because this is a placement test used to accurately determine English language skill level, students do not need to “prepare” for it. The scores are used to assign the ESL classes that best meet students' academic needs and that will provide the favorable English experiences necessary for a successful career at IUPUI. Students are required to begin the assigned ESL courses within their first or second semester on campus. The ESL Placement Test takes approximately three (3) hours to complete and consists of three parts:

1. Objective test (1.25 hours): this test consists of grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension sections that test knowledge and understanding of the English language.

2. Written essay (30 minutes): this test assesses the student's ability to write in an organized fashion about a specific topic in a limited time period. Each topic allows a student to use personal experience and observations for information, examples, and generalizations. The essay test does not require outside source information or specific knowledge in a certain area, but requires clear and effective writing.

3. Listening test (20 minutes): this test evaluates the student's listening comprehension. The test is presented in the form of an audio tape, which includes questions and statements.

Students register in advance for the ESL Placement Test and pay a testing fee. Students must either be admitted to study at IUPUI or have filed an admission application in order to register for the test. For further ESL test registration and course and program information, contact the ESL program, (317) 274-2188, Cavanaugh Hall 301, or write esl@iupui.edu.

English Proficiency

Applicants, except those whose native language is English, are expected to submit results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The TOEFL is given worldwide throughout the year. Information on testing dates, availability of computer-based tests, locations, and costs may be obtained by writing to:

TOEFL/TSE Services
P.O. Box 6151
Princeton, NJ 08541-6151
USA

IUPUI's school code number for the TOEFL application is 1325. All Purdue University and Indiana University Graduate School graduate teaching assistants/instructors whose native language is not English must demonstrate adequate oral English proficiency before being assigned duties involving direct instruction of students.

GRE (Graduate Record Examination)

Applicants may be required to take the Graduate Record Examination General Test, Subject Test, or both (see departmental requirements). Information concerning this exam may be obtained from:

Graduate Record Examinations
Educational Testing Service
CN 6000
Princeton, NJ 08541-6000

Students may also call a Sylvan Learning Center to schedule the computer-based version of the GRE. It is particularly important that the GRE be taken if the applicant:

1. is seeking admission to a department that requests it (see individual departmental requirements);

2. wishes to be considered for a fellowship;

3. feels that the previous academic record does not adequately reflect the applicant's ability;

4. received the baccalaureate degree from an unaccredited institution;

GRE booklets are available in the IUPUI Graduate Office. Online information about the GRE is available at www.gre.org.

International Students

There are special application procedures for those who are not citizens of the United States or who have had their previous schooling outside the United States. Such individuals should obtain the International Application packet from the Office of International Affairs (Union Building, Room 207). Information and an international application may be obtained on the Web.

Once enrolled, international students who wish to change their program of study must first obtain the approval of the Office of International Affairs. When such approval is granted, application for formal change of status may then be made to the appropriate school according to the same procedures governing United States citizens.

International students must enroll in at least 8 credit hours each fall and spring semester in order to meet visa requirements. Any exceptions to this regulation must be approved in advance by the Office of International Affairs.

Enrollment/Registration

The courses in which a graduate student enrolls should reflect the nature and amount of the student's study and research activities as accurately as possible. Research includes literature reviews and thesis writing. A candidate for any advanced degree (excluding Indiana University Graduate School master's students) must be registered during the session in which he or she expects to receive the degree.

Proper registration is the responsibility of the student, the major professor, and the student's department. The IUPUI Graduate Office staff does not (except in unusual cases) counsel individual graduate students relative to their programs and progress. Necessary contacts should, in general, be made through the student's department.

Financial Aid

Graduate students interested in obtaining an Indiana University or Purdue University degree at the Indianapolis campus should contact IUPUI's financial aid office:

Office of Student Financial Aid Services
425 University Blvd.
Cavanaugh Hall 103
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Phone: (317) 274-4723

Associate Instructorships, Graduate Assistantships, and Research Assistantships

A large number of associate instructorships, graduate assistantships, and research assistantships are available in departments and schools. Some of these positions are accompanied by fee scholarships, which defray the cost of tuition and fees with the exception of special fees and those fees dedicated to debt retirement on physical facilities. Application for such positions should be made to the department or school in which the student wishes to work. Early application is advisable.

Fellowships

A number of fellowships are available to students enrolled full time; among them are Graduate School fellowships, fee scholarships, and various privately and federally funded awards. Students should indicate their interest in these fellowships directly to the major department. Information on, and preliminary application materials for, the National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowships may be obtained from:

Fellowship Office
National Research Council
2101 Constitution Avenue N.W.
Washington, DC 20418

In all cases, early application is advisable. It should be noted that all such award holders are required to devote full time to their studies.

Foreign Language Requirements

There is no general requirement of competency in any foreign language. Each department determines requirements, if any, and options for satisfying them are obtained from the department.

Grades

Grade points are assigned at IUPUI according to the following scale; in calculating grade point averages, any plus or minus accompanying a letter grade is taken into account.

A = 4.0
A– = 3.7
B+ = 3.3
B = 3.0
B– = 2.7
C+ = 2.3
C = 2.0
C– = 1.7
D+ = 1.3
D = 1.0
D– = 0.7
F = 0

Courses completed with grades below C (2.0) are not counted toward degree requirements, but such grades will be counted in calculating a student's grade point average. Some departments may require an average grade in graduate courses higher than B (3.0), while others may count no courses completed with grades below B (3.0) toward degree requirements. No work may be transferred from another institution unless the grade is a B (3.0) or higher.

The school dean may review a grade record at any time and may place a student on academic probation if the record justifies such action. When the grade point average of a student falls below 3.0, or the student is not making sufficient progress toward the degree, the dean will notify the student that he or she has been placed on probation. Unless the student brings this record up to a 3.0 grade point average, or begins making satisfactory progress in the next semester of enrollment, the student will not ordinarily be allowed to continue study at the university.

Standards of Work

Success in graduate study requires performance of a high quality. Pass/not-pass grades are unacceptable. A student's progress will be reviewed each semester by the department. Any student who fails to perform on a level satisfactory to the advisory committee or the dean may be asked to discontinue graduate study. The same scholastic requirements in effect during the regular university year apply to graduate study during the summer sessions and to work taken at all Indiana University or Purdue University campuses. The same grade standards also apply to prerequisite courses.

Thesis

A master's or doctoral thesis is a document authored by a student that describes results of original research undertaken by that student and asserts a position which that student is willing to defend. This position should not be construed to prohibit joint or collaborative research endeavors. It is expected, however, that in such a situation, unique aspects of the broad problem will be explored by each individual and that the thesis written and presented to the final examining committee will be a personal document describing the student's creative effort and contribution. Students should speak with their advisor early in their graduate careers when considering a collaborative thesis project. An online version of the Guide to Preparation of Theses and Dissertations is available by visiting www.iupui.edu/~resgrad/grad/Theses-Dissertation.pdf.

Visiting/Transient Students

Visiting students in good standing in any accredited graduate school who wish to enroll for one semester or summer session and who plan to return thereafter to their former institution may be admitted as visiting/transient students if their enrollment can be accommodated. Visiting/transient students should register as Graduate Non-Degree Program students. Information about the Graduate Non-Degree Program may be obtained from:

IUPUI Graduate Office
620 Union Drive
Union Building, Room 518
Indianapolis, IN 46202
phone: (317) 274-1577
fax : (317) 278-2380
www.iupui.edu/~resgrad/grad/grad_menu.htm

Indiana University Graduate School

Degree Information

The Indiana University Graduate School confers the following degrees: M.A. in Applied Communication, M.A. in Economics, M.A. in English, M.A. in History, M.A. in Philanthropic Studies, M.A. in Philosophy, M.A. in Sociology, M.A.T. in Spanish, M.S. in Clinical Research, M.S. in Geographic Information Science, M.S. in Geology, M.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics, M.S. in Therapeutic Outcomes Research, M.S. and Ph.D. in Anatomy, Biochemistry, Dental Science, Medical Biophysics, Medical Genetics, Medical Neurobiology, Microbiology and Immunology, Pathology, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Cellular and Integrative Physiology. It also confers the Ph.D. in Dental Science, the Ph.D. in Nursing, the Ph.D. in Philanthropic Studies, the Ph.D. in Social Work, and several graduate-level certificates.

For complete information (including admissions procedures) about all of the programs listed above, please contact the department or school directly. Information about these programs may also be obtained through the following URL: www.iupui.edu/~resgrad/grad/academics_content2.htm

Policies, procedures, and degree and graduation requirements of the Indiana University Graduate School are published in the Indiana University Graduate School Bulletin. Copies of this bulletin may be obtained from the following URL: www.indiana.edu/~grdschl/grdblt/bltcont.html

Graduate Non-Degree Program (GND)

Students who have a bachelor's degree can enroll for credit in a wide variety of undergraduate, graduate, and professional courses throughout the university as a GND student. Some courses students are interested in taking may require authorizations from the instructor or department prior to registration; this is particularly true for math and business courses. GND students may not take any graduate-level courses in law, medicine, social work, business, or informatics.

This program is for the student who:

1. wants to supplement his/her academic background by taking graduate, professional, or undergraduate courses;
2. wants to take courses for personal development;
3. is unsure about a graduate or professional program and would like to sample available programs;
4. is awaiting final approval of graduate admission and is taking courses with the guidance and approval of a degree program advisor;
5. wants to enhance skills utilized in a current career; or
6. wants to prepare for a change in careers.

Students who want to take course work for teachers license renewal, endorsements, certification for Indiana Teacher's License, or master's program should contact the School of Education for direct admission to their program.

School of Education
ES 31331
902 W. New York Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5154
phone: (317) 274-6801

The address for the Graduate Non-Degree Program is:

Graduate Non-Degree Program
620 Union Drive, Room 518
Indianapolis, IN 46202
phone: (317) 274-1577
fax: (317) 278-2380

Application Information

To be eligible for the Graduate Non-Degree Program, students must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and be a U.S. citizen or a student who does not need an I-20 or an IAP-66 for a student visa. Under most circumstances, Graduate Non-Degree is not an appropriate enrollment status for persons requiring a student visa to enter the country.

Students who are interested in taking courses as a Graduate Non-Degree student will need to apply to the Graduate Non-Degree Program and be admitted prior to being able to register for courses. The application process includes completing an application and paying an application fee. Please see the following URL for the online application and more information about the Graduate Non-Degree Program: www.iupui.edu/~resgrad/grad/non/gnd-opening.htm

Students previously admitted to the Graduate Non-Degree Program may not need to complete another application. Please see the above URL for directions on how to register for courses if you were previously admitted to the Graduate Non-Degree Program.

Graduate Non-Degree Policies

1. Graduate Non-Degree students must maintain a minimum GPA of at least 2.5.
2. Graduate Non-Degree students may not take more than 18 credit hours in a single subject area without written permission from the department to the GND advisor.
3. Graduate Non-Degree students must register for at least one course every two years to maintain active admission status. Reactivation may require re-application.
4. Admission to the Graduate Non-Degree program will not guarantee admission to a graduate degree program.
5. A maximum of 12 credits earned as a Graduate Non-Degree student may be applied to a certificate, master's degree, or Ph.D. Some departments allow fewer than 12 credits or none.
6. Graduate Non-Degree students may not register for any medical research course.
7. If Graduate Non-Degree students need advice about specific course issues or authorizations for designated courses, they can be obtained through the department that offers the course.
8. Graduate Non-Degree students may not enroll in graduate course work in medicine, social work, law, library science, or business.

English as a Second Language Proficiency Policy for Graduate Non-Degree Students Who Are Nonnative Speakers of English

Satisfactory English language skills are necessary for enrollment as a Graduate Non-Degree student. Nonnative English speakers must take the IUPUI ESL Placement test or the TOEFL unless they have received a U.S. bachelor's or higher degree. Individual schools and programs may have policies for documentation of English ability which are different from the GND policy. Students who anticipate pursuing a graduate degree on this campus are encouraged to take the ESL Placement Test, even if they are not required to take it for GND admission, since their academic unit will most likely require it at a later date.

GND students, who do not need an I-20 or IAP-66, are given a one-semester grace period in which to satisfy the testing requirement. If the student is subject to this policy, the student must take the ESL test before registration for a second semester will be permitted. To register for the test, call or visit the IUPUI Office of International Affairs (Union Building, Room 207, phone (317) 274-7000). There is a fee for this test.

To receive an exemption from the ESL test requirement under the terms of this policy, the student must submit an official transcript with the GND application. Students who do not have official transcripts available upon application may submit them to the Office of International Affairs at a later date. Documents submitted to International Affairs after the GND application has been processed will be reviewed within two months of submission.

Any applicant who wishes to enroll in ESL courses must take the ESL Placement Test before course registration.

Application to a Graduate or Professional Program

Graduate Non-Degree students who later decide to pursue a certificate, master's degree, or a Ph.D. must apply and be admitted by a degree-granting program in order to receive a degree. For information about applying to one of the degree programs at IUPUI, please contact the school or department offering the degree.

Financial Aid for Graduate Non-Degree Students

A Graduate Non-Degree student who is taking prerequisites for a second bachelor's or graduate degree program may qualify for financial aid.

Graduate Non-Degree students may be eligible if:

1. the courses are being taken because an IUPUI graduate or undergraduate department or school has required the courses as prerequisites for admission to a graduate or undergraduate program here at IUPUI, or for Purdue veterinary, Purdue pharmacy, or IU optometry programs, and

2. those prerequisite courses being taken for any semester equal at least half-time enrollment (6 credit hours of undergraduate courses); all of which are prerequisites, and

3. they did not exceed their available aid at the undergraduate level.

Questions regarding this information should be directed to the graduate area of the Office of Student Financial Aid Services at (317) 278-4723.

IUPUI Employees and Their Spouses

If the student or the student's spouse is employed full time at IUPUI, the Fee Courtesy Request Form, available from the Office of Student Financial Aid Services, Cavanaugh Hall, or on-line at www.iupui.edu/finaid, must be completed. If the student has been classified as a nonresident of Indiana for tuition purposes, the student should note that tuition is assessed at the out-of-state rate. Completing this form enables the student to receive the fee and reductions available to full-time IUPUI employees and their dependents.