Steven
Tallant, Associate Vice Chancellor and Director of Graduate Programs
Mark W. Clark,
Dean, College of Professional Studies (HSS-158)
(715)
836-2722
Robert C. Erffmeyer, MBA Program Director, College of Business
(SSS-420)
(715) 836-5473
Wilma J. Clark, Interim Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
(S-138) (715) 836-2025
UW-Eau Claire
seniors may take a limited number of graduate courses by special
arrangement. (See Enrollment of Undergraduates for Graduate
Credit.)
The
following graduate degrees are offered at UW-Eau Claire. Further
information about each degree can be found in the Graduate
Catalogue.
Applications for graduate study are available from the Office of
Admissions (Schofield 112) (715) 836-4733.
The Master of
Arts degree program
is for persons who have substantial preparation in the discipline in which
the degree is sought, and who wish to develop their capability in the
discipline for further graduate study, for classroom instruction, for
another professional role, or for self-enrichment. Master of Arts programs
are available in English and history.
The Master of
Arts in Teaching is for students who possess a liberal arts degree with
a major in a subject that can be taught in the public schools, and who wish
to qualify for the teaching profession. Program emphases are available in
history, English, biology, and mathematics.
The Master of
Business Administration is designed to offer a broad based background in
administration, focusing on the knowledge and skills necessary for the
successful leader-manager. Primarily an evening program, it allows both
part-time and full-time students of varied backgrounds to complete the
degree within the limits of their time demands.
The Master of
Education—Professional Development is offered for experienced,
currently employed teachers. It is designed as individualized continuing
education, to help participants enhance competencies specifically related to
their job needs and professional growth. Aside from one required course and
a few limitations on the distribution of credits, the program of study is
individually planned, with the assistance of an advising committee, to meet
the participant’s objectives in professional development.
The Master of
Science degree program is for persons who have substantial preparation
in the discipline in which the degree is sought, and who wish to develop
their capability in the discipline for further graduate study, for classroom
instruction, or for another professional role. Master of Science programs
are available in biology, communication disorders, and environmental and
public health.
The Master of
Science in Education is offered in school psychology and special
education. This degree is given in School Psychology at the completion of
the first year of the three-year Educational Specialist Degree program
described later in this section. The program in special education is for
students who have met requirements for certification as classroom teachers
in their undergraduate study and for experienced teachers who wish to pursue
programs of study and preparation to teach in the areas of the behavioral
disorders, learning disabilities, cognitive disabilities, or early
childhood: exceptional education needs.
The Specialist
in Education degree is offered in School Psychology. This three-year
program includes two years of full-time on-campus study, and a one-year,
full-time internship. By earning this degree, students meet all of the
requirements for certification by the State of Wisconsin as a School
Psychologist and become eligible for National Certification in School
Psychology. After successful completion of the first year of the program (30
credits of study and a passing grade on a comprehensive examination)
students are awarded the Master of Science in Education Degree.
The Master of
Science in Nursing degree is designed to prepare an Adult Health or
Family Health Nurse to assume leadership and scholarship roles in
professional nursing. The student may choose preparation in one of three
functional areas, advanced clinical practice, education, or administration.
A full-time student with no undergraduate deficiencies will normally be able
to complete the 38-credit program in two years. More specific information is
available in the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Graduate Catalogue.
The Master of
Science in Teaching is for students who have met requirements for
certification as teachers in their undergraduate study and for experienced
teachers who wish to pursue the master degree in a field of teaching.
Program emphases are available in elementary education, reading, history,
history/social science, English, biology, and mathematics.
Cooperative
Degree Programs in Educational Administration
Graduate courses
and degree programs at the master of science and/or educational specialist
levels are available to students in the UW-Eau Claire service regions
through cooperative program arrangements with UW-Superior and UW-Madison.
For details concerning these programs, contact Dr. Robert Hollon, Office of
Faculty Liaison for Continuing Education and Graduate Studies, Brewer 272,
(715) 836-5963.
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Application
for admission may be obtained from the Admissions Office and should be
submitted at least 30 days prior to the planned date of initial
registration in courses. Some programs have earlier dates. Check the
respective program description in the Graduate Catalogue.
Full Standing:
Unless other requirements are specified in degree descriptions, applicants
whose overall undergraduate GPA is 2.75 or better or whose GPA for the
last half of undergraduate work is 2.9 or better are admitted with full
standing to the University. Additional requirements may be specified by
particular degree programs.
Probation:
Unless other requirements are specified in degree descriptions, persons
whose overall undergraduate GPA falls between 2.25 and 2.75 may be
admitted on probation, when other sufficient evidence of ability to carry
graduate work is available.
Conditional:
Persons who are currently completing a baccalaureate degree or who have
not met the prerequisite requirements for admission to a program may be
admitted as conditional students.
Students who
apply for admission to a degree program of graduate studies are considered
for admission by the graduate faculty offering the program. Those admitted
to a degree program are considered "classified." Admission as an
"unclassified" student is also possible.
Complete
information is available in Schofield Hall, Room 112, or by calling (715)
836-4733.
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