University Catalogue: 2007-08
Graduate Studies
Andrew T. Phillips, Interim Associate Vice Chancellor For Academic
Affairs And Dean Of Graduate Studies (S-212) (715) 836-2721
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. The Master of Arts in Teaching program is available in history.
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. The Master of Science program is available in communication sciences and disorders.
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, English, history, history/social science, and reading.
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 the Foundations of Education Department at (715) 836-4967.
Admission Requirements and Regulations
Applications 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: Applicants whose undergraduate GPA is 2.75 (a grade of A equals four points) or higher or whose GPA for the last half of undergraduate work is 2.90 or higher may be admitted with full standing to a particular graduate program upon recommendation of the Program Director, College Dean, and Graduate Dean. Additional requirements may be specified by particular degree programs.
Conditional: Applicants whose undergraduate GPA falls below 2.75, or 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 upon recommendation of the Program Director, College Dean, and Graduate Dean, when other sufficient evidence of ability to carry out graduate work is available. Additional conditions or requirements for admission also may be specified by particular degree programs.
Admission as a “graduate special” student is possible. Special Students are individuals who take classes for credit but are not pursuing a degree.
Complete information is available in Schofield 112, or by calling (715) 836-4733.
Graduate Financial Aid Information
A variety of financial aid programs are available to students who are admitted to graduate programs at UW-Eau Claire. Interested students should make inquiries during their junior year, and they are encouraged to initiate the application procedures at the beginning of the senior year.
An application for graduate fellowships, assistantships, and Advanced Opportunity Program awards for economically disadvantaged and minority students is available from the office of Admissions (Schofield 112), (715) 836-4733. The Director of the Center for International Education assists students in applying for grants for study in other countries and the Fulbright Graduate Study Abroad Program. Information about loans, work-study employment, or other forms of need-based financial aid may be obtained from the Financial Aid office (Schofield 115), (715) 836-3373.
