College of Arts and Sciences
The College of Arts and Sciences is, from both historical and functional points of view, the core of the modern university. The College of Arts and Sciences views creativity, inquiry and understanding as among the greatest values in human experience. Thus, the College of Arts and Sciences is dedicated to the questioning, creation and transmission of knowledge; to the provision of undergraduate and graduate educational programs that are responsive to the need of an enlightened and productive citizenry; and to the provision of programs and services that enhance the quality of life of the people it serves.
These goals complete a commitment to creativity and inquiry free of bias and based upon the principles of objective scholarship. The College's goals require a responsibility to promote and convey those elements of the liberal arts and sciences that must be essential components of the educational goals of all units of the university. The college seeks richness through diversity of its programs and strength through erudition.
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Master of Science in Applied Mathematical Sciences
DISCRETE MATHEMATICS AND MODELING CONCENTRATION DEGREE PLAN
STATISTICS CONCENTRATION DEGREE PLAN
Students should consult the General Regulations section of the Graduate Catalog for additional information regarding Graduate School admission requirements, transfer credit, and other critical policies and procedures.
Mission
The Master of Science in Applied Mathematical Sciences prepares students for professional careers or more advanced degrees in mathematics or statistics.
Objectives of the program are as follows:
- To provide students with opportunities to refine their skills and core competencies in discrete mathematics and statistics through the advancement and development of concepts, techniques, and methodologies appropriated in the field.
- To prepare students for work in the fields where a knowledge of mathematics, statistics, algorithms, and computer programming would be highly-valued.
- To facilitate the development of advanced skills in an environment that will ensure both a realistic and varied exposure to contemporary discrete mathematics and statistics problems.
- To promote the integration and application of cutting edge concepts and approaches in the discrete and statistics field.
Prerequisite Requirements
Candidates for admission must have a baccalaureate degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field from a regionally-accredited four-year college or university.
Admission Requirements for the Master of Science in Applied Mathematical Sciences Degree
Unconditional Admission
Hold bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field from a regionally-accredited four-year college or university with a minimum overall undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or a 3.0 on grade point average for the last 30 semester hours. All hours attempted in the term in which the 30 semester hours were reached will be used to calculate the grade point average. All transcripts from any colleges or universities attended are required.
Conditional Admission
For those students who cannot satisfy all unconditional admission requirements, conditional admission may be granted under certain circumstances. Individuals admitted on a conditional basis may satisfy the requirements for unconditional admission as follows:
- Students not having a 2.5 undergraduate grade point average may satisfy the requirement by the successful completion of nine semester hours of graduate MTH or STAT courses with a minimum grade point average of 3.0
- A student with a bachelor's degree outside the field of Mathematics or Statistics
may satisfy the bachelor's degree requirement by completing ALL the following courses
or their equivalent:
- MTH 2220 Computer Programming for Mathematics
- MTH 2227 Calculus III
- MTH 3318 Introduction to Advanced Mathematics
- STAT 2210 Introductory Statistics
Additional courses may be required by the Mathematics and Statistics Graduate Advisor depending o the student's background. A student must complete all courses with a grade point average of 3.0.
Note: To remain eligible for Federal Financial Aid, all undergraduate courses MUST be completed before students enroll in any graduate courses. Students receiving Federal Financial Aid may NOT enroll in undergraduate courses after they have begun graduate coursework.
Transfer Credit
A maximum of four courses (12 semester credit hours) taken at another regionally accredited institution, each with a “B” or better, can be applied toward the degree. These courses must be comparable in catalog description to Troy University courses in the department's graduate program and must be recommended for transfer credit by the Chair of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics and approved by the Dean of the Graduate School. Non-thesis students who transfer a “core” course are still required to take a written comprehensive exam based on the material presented at Troy University.
Degree Options
There are two degree options: thesis and non-thesis. In the thesis option, the student must successfully complete and defend a thesis as well as complete other requirements stated below. See Thesis Guidelines for additional information. In the non-thesis option, the student must pass two written comprehensive exams and must successfully complete a research paper.
Degree Requirements
The successful completion of 33 semester hours, including 6 hours of thesis research for the thesis option; and 33 semester hours, including 3 hours of research project for the non-thesis option. Also, the student must have an overall grade point average of 3.0, and successful completion of a thesis or a paper. If the student makes a “D” or “F” in a required course, the course must be retaken. In both cases, a student must complete the required courses and choose one of the two specialization concentrations.
Curriculum
All courses offer three semester hours credit.
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1. Complete 33 SH of graduate-level courses to include 6 SH of course MTH 6692 or STAT 6621 |
Complete 33 SH of graduate-level courses to include 3 SH of course MTH 6625 or STAT 6620; |
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2. Maintain a minimum overall 3.0 GPA; |
2. Maintain a minimum over all 3.0 GPA; |
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3. Successfully complete and defend a thesis; AND |
3. Pass 2 written comprehensive examinations; AND |
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4. 6 hours of thesis research. |
4. Successfully complete an approved research paper. |
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Advanced Discrete Mathematics |
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Advanced Concepts of Algebra |
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Advanced Linear Algebra |
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Graph Theory |
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Mathematical Models |
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Applied Combinatorics |
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Design Theory |
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Specialized Study In Mathematics |
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Mathematical Statistics I |
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Mathematical Statistics II |
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Regression Analysis |
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Selected Topics in Probability and Statistics |
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Time Series |
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Biostatistical Analysis |
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Mathematics of Finance |
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Advance Statistical Methods |
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Multivariate Analysis |
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Categorical Data Analysis |
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Data Mining |
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Experimental Design |
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Mathematical Models |
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Advanced Database Concepts |
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Data Analysis for Global Managers |
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Big Data Analytics and Business Decision Support |
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Biostatistical Analysis |
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Mathematics of Finance |
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Advance Statistical Methods |
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Multivariate Analysis |
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Categorical Data Analysis |
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Data Mining |
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Experimental Design |
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Data Analysis for Global Managers |
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Note: If students have already taken those cross-listed courses in undergraduate study, then they need to choose other advisor-approved graduate courses in either concentration.
Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (M.S. BMS)
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES DEGREE PLAN
Students should consult the General Regulations section of the Graduate Catalog for additional information regarding Graduate School admission requirements, transfer credit, and other critical policies and procedures.
Mission
The M.S. program and certificate in the Biomedical Sciences are designed to achieve the following: 1) to prepare students for future entry into medical and other professional schools in the health sciences and 2) to provide students with advanced knowledge in the biomedical sciences.
Upon completion of the degree program, students will gain a thorough knowledge of biomedical concepts developed through courses that focus on the changing face of medicine and biotechnology. This program will foster strategic and critical thinking, logical analysis, and propose solutions to the challenges of medicine, the allied health sciences, and biotechnology.
The expected program learning outcomes of students enrolled in the Master of Science in the Biomedical Sciences include:
- Demonstrate a conceptual competence of the basic biomedical sciences.
- Develop a framework for maintaining technological currency in the biomedical sciences and healthcare.
- Develop critical thinking skills for applying scientific knowledge in problem-solving.
- Acquire skills for developing hypotheses, analyzing data, and interpreting and communicating results in the biomedical sciences.
- Develop written and oral skills for communicating effectively and professionally.
- Promote ethical standards for all professional activities in the biomedical sciences and healthcare.
Prerequisite Requirements
Candidates for admission must have a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university. At a minimum, applicants should have successfully completed Genetics (BIO 3320 / BIO L320, Human Anatomy and Physiology I, II (BIO 3347 / BIO L347, BIO 3348 / BIO L348), and Microbiology (BIO 3372 / BIO L372).
Other prerequisites include General Physics I, II (PHY 2252 / PHY L252, PHY 2253 / PHY L253), General Chemistry I, II (CHM 1142 / CHM L142, CHM 1143 / CHM L143), and Organic Chemistry I, II (CHM 3342 / CHM L342, CHM 3343 / CHM L343). Students with undergraduate degrees outside of the biological sciences are encouraged to inquire about the program.
Admission Requirements
To apply for admission to the M.S. program in Biomedical Sciences, applicants must submit the following:
- Completed Application for Admission to the Graduate School;
- Official transcript(s)
- Official copy of one of the following: GRE (with writing score), GMAT or MCAT, PCAT, OAT, DAT, or equivalent.
- Two letters of recommendation from professors, physicians, or other appropriate professionals that address the applicant's potential for success in a graduate program; and
- A 500-word personal statement that addresses the applicant's professional goals, readiness for graduate school, and potential for completing the M.S. B.M.S. program.
Unconditional Admission
Applicants may be admitted unconditionally if they meet the following requirements:
- Applicants who have completed a master's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university may be admitted unconditionally. Applicants must submit all materials listed in Admission Requirements for the M.S. in Biomedical Sciences.
- Attained a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university and achieved a minimum of 2.5 GPA in all undergraduate courses.
- Have an acceptable score on the appropriate entrance exam: GRE 290 (recommended: 150 verbal, 140 quantitative) and GRE writing score. If the student has taken the MCAT (recommended: 487), DAT (recommended: 16), or equivalent professional exam, then this may be substituted for the GRE.
Conditional Admission
Conditional admission may be granted under certain circumstances to applicants who cannot satisfy all unconditional admission requirements to a graduate program. See conditional admission requirements in the general regulations section of this Catalog.
Students admitted conditionally only because of a low undergraduate grade point average will be cleared of their conditional status if, at the completion of nine semester hours, they have achieved a 3.0 grade point average or greater on all graduate work attempted. Students must clear the conditional admission requirement of a 3.0 average at the completion of nine semester hours, or they will be dropped from the graduate program for one calendar year after which they may petition the Dean of the Graduate School to re-enter.
Students admitted conditionally only because of a low test score will be granted unconditional admission at the completion of nine semester hours provided they have maintained a 3.0 grade point average on all graduate work attempted or have retaken the test and received a satisfactory score.
Transfer Credit
A maximum of four courses (12 semester credit hours) taken at another regionally accredited institution, each with a “B” grade or better, can be applied toward the degree. These courses must be comparable in catalog description to Troy University courses in the M.S. program in Biomedical Sciences and must be approved by the Chair of the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences. Students who transfer a “core” course will still be held accountable for all material and Troy courses. In addition, transfer students must still successfully complete the comprehensive exam.
Degree Requirements
- Unconditional admission
- Overall 3.0 GPA in all graduate work completed.
- No more than two grades in any coursework attempted with a grade of C or below.
- Completion of the curriculum listed below. A grade of “B” or better is required for BIO 6691 (3) Research Methodology and Experimental Design. If the student makes a “D” or “F” in an elective course, the course may be retaken or another elective taken in its place.
- For Non-Thesis Option, successful completion of all components of the comprehensive examination.
Curriculum (30-31 sh)
The Master of Sciences in Biomedical Sciences is a 30-31 hour non-thesis or thesis-option degree.
The University requires that 6000-level courses make up at least 50% of the 30-31 semester hours.
*Courses with separate lectures and labs must be taken together.
*Please note that 5000-level courses cannot duplicate undergraduate courses that the student has taken as an undergraduate.
*Please note that the 6000-level core classes are ONLY offered in a 16-week format during the fall and spring semesters. Summer courses (6000-level) are offered on an 8 week format.
*BIO 6691 (3) Research Methodology and Experimental Design requires a grade of “B” or better.
*Under the guidance of the student's advisor and the Chair of the Department, the student may pursue original research (independent acquisition and interpretation of data) in a particular area of the biomedical sciences. The completion of a thesis is required.
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Medical Microbiology and Immunology |
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Medical Cell Biology |
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Medical Physiology |
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Clinical Biochemistry |
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Neuroanatomy |
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Research Methodology and Experimental Design |
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Microbial Ecology |
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Toxicology |
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Histology |
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Histology Lab |
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Environmental and Biological Ethics |
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Environmental Toxicology |
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Special Topics |
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Medical Pharmacology |
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Neuroanatomy |
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Death and Dying |
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Sociology of Health, Medicine, & Illness |
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Public Health |
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Public Health Services Administration and Policy |
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Legal and Social Issues in Public Health Administration |
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Public Health Preparedness and Emergency Response |
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Introduction to Public Health |
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Comprehensive Examination
After the completion of all core courses, Non-Thesis Option students must successfully complete a comprehensive examination. The comprehensive exam is given in the semester or term prior to graduation. Students should work closely with their advisor to prepare for their comprehensive exams, which will be prepared, administered, and evaluated by the graduate committee. Comprehensive exams will be taken as scheduled by the University and/or Department.
Thesis Option: (30 sh)
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6 sh |
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30-31 |
Master of Science in Computer Science
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE CONCENTRATION DEGREE PLAN
BIOINFORMATICS CONCENTRATION DEGREE PLAN
CLOUD AND BIG DATA SYSTEMS CONCENTRATION DEGREE PLAN
COMPUTER NETWORK AND SECURITY CONCENTRATION DEGREE PLAN
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT CONCENTRATIONDEGREE PLAN
VIDEO GAME DESIGN CONCENTRATION DEGREE PLAN
Students should consult the General Regulations section of the Graduate Catalog for additional information regarding Graduate School admission requirements, transfer credit, and other critical policies and procedures.
The Master of Science degree in Computer Science prepares students for a professional career in the computer science industry, IT industry, or computer science research. Typical graduates of the program may be employed as software developers, network engineers, database administrators, or further pursue a Ph.D. degree. Objectives of the program are as follows:
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To provide students with opportunities to refine their skills and core competencies in computer science through the advancement and development of concepts, techniques, and methodologies appropriate in the field.
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To promote the integration and application of cutting edge concepts and approaches in the computer science field.
Prerequisite Requirements
Candidates for admission must have a baccalaureate degree in Computer Science or a related field from a regionally accredited four-year college or university.
Admission Requirements
Unconditional Admission
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Hold a bachelor's degree in Computer Science (CS) or a related field from a regionally accredited four-year college or university with a minimum overall undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or a 3.0 grade point average for the last 60 semester hours. All hours attempted in the term in which the 60 semester hours were reached will be used to calculate the grade point average. Official transcripts are required.
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An acceptable score on the appropriate entrance exam [GRE 294 (920 on the old exam) (verbal plus quantitative).
Conditional Admission
For those students who cannot satisfy all unconditional admission requirements, conditional admission may be granted under certain circumstances. Individuals admitted on a conditional basis may satisfy the requirements for unconditional admission as follows:
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Students failing to achieve the minimum entrance exam score exam [GRE 294 (920 on the old exam) (verbal plus quantitative), may satisfy the test requirement by successfully completing nine semester hours of graduate CS courses with a minimum grade point average of 3.0.
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Students not having a 2.5 undergraduate grade point average may satisfy the requirement by the successful completion of nine semester hours of graduate CS courses with a minimum grade point average of 3.0.
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A student with a bachelor's degree outside the field of CS may satisfy the bachelor's degree requirement by completing ALL of the following courses or their equivalent:
MTH 2215 – Applied Discrete Mathematics
CS 2250 – Computer Science I and
CS 2255– Computer Science II
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CS3360 – Concepts of Object Oriented Programming I
CS 3310 – Foundations of Computer Science
CS 3323 – Data Structures
CS 4445 – Data Communications and Networking
Additional courses may be required by the CS Graduate Advisor depending on the student's background. A student must complete all courses with a grade point average of 3.0. Note: To remain eligible for Federal Financial Aid, all undergraduate courses MUST be completed before students enroll in any graduate courses. Students receiving Federal Financial Aid may NOT enroll in undergraduate courses after they have begun graduate coursework.
Transfer of Credit
A maximum of four courses (12 semester credit hours) taken at another regionally accredited institution, each with a “B” or better grade, can be applied toward the degree. These courses must be comparable in catalog description to Troy University courses in the department's graduate program and must be recommended for transfer credit by the Chair of the Department of Computer Science and approved by the Dean of the Graduate School. Non-thesis students who transfer a “core” course are still required to take a written comprehensive exam based on the material presented at Troy University.
Degree Options
There are two degree options: thesis and non-thesis. In the thesis option, the student must successfully complete and defend a thesis as well as complete other requirements stated below. See Thesis Guidelines for additional information. In the non-thesis option, the student must pass a written comprehensive exam and must successfully complete a research paper.
Degree Requirements
The successful completion of 33 semester hours, including 6 hours of thesis research for the thesis option and 33 semester hours, including 3 hours of research project for the non-thesis option, with an overall grade point average of 3.0, and successful completion of a thesis or a paper. If the student makes a “D” or “F” in a core course, the course must be retaken. In both cases, a student must complete the Core Courses and choose one of the several specialization concentrations.
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4. Complete an approved research paper. |
Curriculum
All courses offer three semester hours of credit.
Comprehensive exam
A candidate that chooses the non-thesis option must pass the comprehensive exam before the degree can be awarded. The comprehensive exam should be taken during the students' last semester of course work. The exam format is a written exam covering the basic core courses only. Students must pass all of the 3 sections of the exam.
Thesis/Project Proposal
Students who choose the thesis option must prepare a thesis proposal no later than the second graduate academic semester and must be approved by the thesis proposal committee.
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Information Systems for Operations and Management |
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Master of Science in Criminal Justice
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE DEGREE PLAN
Students should consult the General Regulations section of the Graduate Catalog for additional information regarding Graduate School admission requirements, transfer credit, and other critical policies and procedures.
The purpose of the Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice is to broaden and enhance each student's ability to understand, analyze and evaluate issues that confront the American criminal justice system. The objectives of the program's core coursework are (a) the analysis of personnel situations in light of standard personnel processes applying major personnel laws and regulations to situations arising in criminal justice organizations; (b) demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the evolution of criminal law and procedures as evidenced by recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions; (c) critically evaluate the scholarly evidence considering the effectiveness of various crime control policies employed by the police, the courts, and the correctional system with both juvenile and adult offenders; and (d) explain situations in criminal justice and criminal behavior by applying various criminological theories; and (e) demonstrate an ability to appropriately apply various research designs and methodologies in criminal justice situations. Specific institutional objectives of the program are as follows:
- to prepare students to fulfill a need in American society for professional law enforcement personnel and competent criminal justice administrators by providing educational programs that develop each student's problem solving skills in ways that prepare the student to address the issues that arise in the dynamic and evolving criminal justice field;
- to develop each student's ability to synthesize and apply knowledge of the critical theories and concepts in the field of criminal justice in his/her problem solving analysis;
- to develop each student's ability to identify and develop alternative solutions to problems that confront the modern criminal justice system based on his/her knowledge of current theories and concepts;
- to develop each student's ability to evaluate and appropriately choose solutions to problems that confront the criminal justice system;
- to develop each student's ability to effectively communicate the results of his/her analysis.
- to provide students who seek administrative and managerial positions in the field of criminal justice with the credentials to qualify for those positions;
- to provide an appropriate program of graduate study for students who are interested in research in the field of criminal justice and in advanced graduate study.
Prerequisite Requirements
The minimum requirement for admission to the Master of Science program in Criminal Justice is a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited four-year institution. Students who desire to enter this program but do not have a degree in criminal justice, police administration, law enforcement, or corrections may be required to meet other criteria such as additional coursework regarding undergraduate or professional preparation. Significant professional experience may be considered. However, admission to the program does not imply official admission for the degree.
Admission Requirements For Master of Science in Criminal Justice
- Completed Application for Admission to the Graduate School.
- Official transcript(s)
AND - A letter of recommendation that addresses the applicant's potential for success in the Master of Criminal Justice graduate program
Unconditional Admission
Hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum overall undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 (4.0 scale) or a 3.0 grade point average on the last 30 semester hours. All hours attempted in the term in which the 30 semester hours were reached will be used to calculate the grade point average.
Conditional Admission
Conditional Admission does not apply to this program.
Transfer Credit
A maximum of four courses (12 semester hours) taken at another regionally accredited institution each with a grade of “B” or better can be applied toward the degree. These courses must be comparable in catalog description to Troy University courses in the Criminal Justice Graduate Program and be approved by the main campus dean/department chair. If the student transfers a “core” or “required course,” he/she is still subject to a written comprehensive exam based on the material presented at Troy University.
Degree Requirements
Students completing the degree program with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, a grade of “B” or better in CJ 6650 Research Methods for Criminal Justice and passing a written comprehensive exam will be eligible to be awarded the degree of Master of Science in Criminal Justice. If the student makes a “D” or “F” in a core course, the course must be retaken. If the student makes a “D” or “F” in an elective course, the course may either be retaken or another elective taken in its place.
Curriculum
The Master of Science in Criminal Justice is a 30 semester hours program. Students may select either Criminal Justice Studies or Security Studies Concentration. All courses offer three semester hours of credit.
All courses offer three semester hours credit.
Master of Science in Environmental and Biological Sciences
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES DEGREE PLAN
Students should consult the General Regulations section of the Graduate Catalog for additional information regarding Graduate School admission requirements, transfer credit, and other critical policies and procedures.
Purpose and Goals
The Master of Science Graduate Program in Environmental and Biological Sciences is designed to broaden the student's perspective and provide skills and knowledge for understanding and solving problems in the environmental and biological sciences. The program teaches students the direct and indirect economic, social, and political contributions of the environmental and biological sciences. The program underscores the interdisciplinary and cooperative nature of environmental and biological issues. The program teaches how to manage conflicts and emphasizes the importance of effectively communicating with the private and public sectors, regulatory agencies, interest groups, and communities. The program objectives are listed below:
- To demonstrate the pivotal role of the environmental and biological sciences in understanding and addressing environmental, ecological, medical, agricultural, and policy related issues;
- To promote the professional development of students for entry and advancement in the private and public sectors as scientists, educators, administrators, or managers;
- To provide students with the necessary skills for performing research, reviewing and evaluating regulatory guidelines, and writing professional documents;
- To foster an understanding and appreciation of the role of values and ethics in research, management, and institutional performance;
- To strengthen the academic foundations of students seeking entry into professional schools and into doctoral programs at graduate schools; and
- To provide teachers with opportunities for advancement and to broaden and update their knowledge in order to enrich the classroom experience of their students.
Prerequisite Requirements
Candidates for admission must have a baccalaureate degree, preferably in a scientific subject area. Candidates should have completed Ecology (BIO 2229 / BIO L229) and one junior/senior level (3000/4000) Biology course. Additionally, General Chemistry I, II (CHM 1142 / CHM L142, CHM 1143 / CHM L143) and Statistics (STAT 22010) are required.
Note: To remain eligible for Federal Financial Aid, all undergraduate courses MUST be completed before students enroll in any graduate courses. Students receiving Federal Financial Aid may NOT enroll in undergraduate courses after they have begun graduate coursework.
Admission Requirements for Master of Science in Environmental and Biological Sciences
Unconditional Admission
Unconditional admission may be granted to students who fulfill the following requirements:
- Hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university with a minimum overall undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 (4.0 scale) or a 3.0 grade point average on the last 30 semester hours.
- Demonstrate an adequate academic background in the sciences that includes natural or biological sciences, general chemistry, and statistics.
- Have an acceptable score on the appropriate entrance exam [GRE 290 (850 on the old exam) (verbal plus quantitative)].
Conditional Admission
Conditional admission may be granted under certain circumstances to applicants who cannot satisfy all unconditional admission requirements to the graduate program. See Conditional Admission requirements in the general regulations section of this catalog. Students with a baccalaureate degree from an unaccredited or otherwise accredited institution should see Unaccredited or Otherwise Accredited Student Admission.
Students admitted conditionally only because of a low undergraduate grade point average will be cleared of their conditional status if, at the completion of nine semester hours, they have achieved a 3.0 grade point average or greater on all graduate work attempted. Students must clear the conditional admission requirement of a 3.0 average at the completion of nine semester hours, or they will be dropped from the graduate program for one calendar year after which they may petition the Dean of the Graduate School to re-enter.
Students admitted conditionally only because of a low test score will be granted unconditional admission prior to the completion of nine semester hours provided they have maintained a 3.0 grade point average on all graduate work attempted and have retaken the test and received a satisfactory score.
Students with academic deficiencies (coursework, GPA, GRE score) may be required to complete additional course work before being granted unconditional admission to the program.
Thesis-Track Admission
Candidates will not be admitted into a thesis-track unless they have identified a thesis research supervisor and that faculty member has agreed to act as that student's thesis advisor. Candidates can apply to a non-thesis track concentration and change to a thesis track concentration after a thesis advisor has been identified. Conditionally accepted students cannot be accepted into a thesis track concentration until they have cleared conditional status.
Transfer Credit
A maximum of 12 semester hours taken at another regionally accredited institution, each with a “B” grade or better, can be applied toward the degree. These courses must be comparable in catalog description to Troy University courses in the Department's graduate program and also be approved by the Department Chair. Non-thesis students who transfer a “core” course are still required to take a written comprehensive exam based on the material presented at Troy University.
Degree Requirements
- Unconditional Admission
- Completion of curriculum listed below. If the student makes a “D” or “F” in a core course, the course must be retaken. If the student makes a “D” or “F” in an elective course, the course may either be retaken or another elective taken in its place.
- Successful completion of EBS 6691 with a “B'' or better
- Overall 3.0 GPA
- Successful completion of the comprehensive examination for non-thesis students or a thesis, including a presentation of a public seminar, for thesis students
A student who successfully completes the requirements listed above will be awarded the Master's degree (M.S.) in Environmental and Biological Sciences.
Curriculum for M.S. in Environmental and Biological Sciences
The Master of Science in Environmental and Biological Science degree is offered as a 30 semester hour thesis option, or 36 hour non-thesis option.
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Environmental and Biological Ethics |
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Master of Science in International Relations
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS DEGREE PLAN
Students should consult the General Regulations section of the Graduate Catalog for additional information regarding Graduate School admission requirements, transfer credit, and other critical policies and procedures.
World politics have undergone a profound alteration over the past two decades. The collapse of the former Soviet Union, the evolution of the European Union, events in the Greater Middle East, the rising power of China as well as other developing countries, the influence of non-state actors such as terrorist groups and NGOs, plus concerns about national and global economic issues demonstrate a paradigm shift in international affairs. The Cold War, which dominated global events for nearly five decades, is over, yet what will replace the norms and institutions of that era is not clear. What is apparent, however, is that the world community is increasingly interdependent, that traditional identities and values are being reexamined, and that new challenges are likely to emerge.
The Master of Science in International Relations (MSIR) degree program is a 12-course, 36-credit-hour curriculum of study designed to provide students with the foundation and knowledge needed to understand the context and conduct of international relations. Students are encouraged to gain a wide-ranging appreciation of the political, historical, cultural, economic, and geographical factors that affect international relations. This appreciation is accomplished through a program of instruction focused on international relations theory and its application but drawing from disciplines such as history, economics, and geography. Students also acquire methodological and analytical skills that improve their understanding and ability to evaluate national and global developments.
The program offers courses covering history, regional studies, comparative government, foreign policy, the global economy, geography, conflict management, national security, global climate change, international organization, international law, intercultural relations, and the politics of developing countries.
Prerequisite Requirements
Candidates for admission must have a baccalaureate degree in any subject area from a regionally accredited college or university. There are no prerequisite course requirements. Students with undergraduate degrees in areas not included in the curriculum are encouraged to inquire about the program.
Graduates of the Master of Science in International Relations program include individuals with undergraduate degrees in the social sciences as well as in such areas as English, foreign language, engineering, chemistry, mathematics, psychology, education, and business administration.
Admission Requirements for the Master of Science in International Relations Degree
Unconditional Admission
- Hold a master's or higher degree from a regionally accredited university. No test
score is required. An official transcript showing completion of a master's or higher
degree is required.
OR - Hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university with
a minimum overall undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 (4.0 scale) or a 3.0 grade
point average on the last 30 semester hours. All hours attempted in the term in which
the 30 semester hours were reached will be used to calculate the grade point average.
All transcripts from all colleges or universities attended are required.
AND - Have an acceptable score on the appropriate entrance exam [GRE 294 (920 on the old exam) (verbal plus quantitative), MAT 396, GMAT 490].
- The GRE/GMAT/MAT requirement may be waived under the following conditions
- If the applicant holds a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college
or university or equivalent foreign university with a minimum overall undergraduate
grade point average of 3.0 (4.0 scale)
OR - If the applicant holds a baccalaureate degree from Troy University with a minimum
overall undergraduate GPA of 2.5 (4.0 scale) or a 3.0 on the last 30 semester hours.
All hours attempted in the term in which the 30 semester hours were reached will be
used to calculate the GPA.
OR - If the applicant is an officer or senior NCO in the U.S. military in good standing and holds a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 2.5 (4.0 scale) or a 3.0 on the last 30 semester hours. All transcripts from all colleges or universities attended are required.
- If the applicant holds a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college
or university or equivalent foreign university with a minimum overall undergraduate
grade point average of 3.0 (4.0 scale)
Conditional Admission
Conditional admission may be granted under certain circumstances to applicants who cannot satisfy all unconditional admission requirements to a graduate program. See conditional admission requirements in the General Regulations section of this Catalog.
Students admitted conditionally only because of a low undergraduate grade point average will be cleared of their conditional status if, at the completion of nine semester hours, they have achieved a 3.0 grade point average or greater on all graduate work attempted. Students must clear the conditional admission requirement of a 3.0 average at the completion of nine semester hours, or they will be dropped from the graduate program for one calendar year after which they may petition the Dean of the Graduate School to re-enter.
Students admitted conditionally only because of a low test score will be granted unconditional admission prior to the completion of nine semester hours provided they have maintained a 3.0 grade point average on all graduate work attempted and have retaken the test and received a satisfactory score.
Transfer Credit
A maximum of four courses (12 semester credit hours) taken at another regionally accredited institution, each with a “B” or better grade, can be applied toward the degree; graduate-level courses completed by U.S. service personnel in Professional Military Education programs may also qualify for transfer credit. These courses must be comparable in catalog description to Troy University courses in the MSIR program and must be recommended for transfer credit by the Chair of the Department of Political Science and approved by the Dean of the Graduate School.
Degree Requirements
- Unconditional admission
- Overall 3.0 GPA
- Completion of the curriculum listed below. If the student makes a “D” or “F” in a core course, the course must be retaken. If the student makes a “D” or “F” in an elective course, the course may either be retaken or another elective taken in its place.
- Successful completion (“B” or better) of IR 6690 Capstone or Thesis
- Successful completion (“B” or better) of IR 6601 Research Methods in International Relations, the program research requirement
*The thesis option is not available to Troy Online students.
Curriculum
All courses offer three semester hours credit.
The MSIR curriculum of study consists of three integral components.
- Five core required courses with a “B” or better in IR 6601 Research Methods in International Relations
- The selection and completion of one program concentration
- The successful completion of the capstone course with a grade average of B or higher
Non-Thesis Option
Core Courses 15 sh
Concentration Elective Courses 21 sh
Total 36 sh
Thesis Option
Core Courses 12 sh
Concentration Elective Courses 18 sh
Thesis Hours 6 sh
Total 36 sh
Approved Electives Courses: (9 sh)
Non-thesis students must choose three courses from the remaining electives listed for the Global Studies Concentration and thesis students must choose two.
THE THIRD COMPONENT OF THE MSIR DEGREE PROGRAM IS THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS:
- Capstone-Students choosing this option must take the capstone class in their final semester or term and all core classes need to be completed prior to enrolling in the class. Students will complete a research paper that demonstrates their ability to integrate and synthesize information obtained from the course work and also shows their ability to apply the theoretical concepts of our discipline to real world subjects. The paper will be graded by a minimum of two full-time MSIR faculty members.
- Thesis *— Students choosing the thesis option must register for IR 6668 (3 credit hours) and IR 6669 (3 credit hours) as their last two courses in the program. They must successfully research, write, and defend their thesis while taking IR 6668 and IR 6669. This process involves directed research in selected areas of international relations, based on the student's proposal, related to the student's needs, with the advice and approval of a thesis adviser and a faculty reader, and culminating in a substantive research paper of appropriate depth and scholarship. Students will receive a Pass or Fail for the two thesis courses, no letter grade.
* The thesis option is not available to Troy Online students. Divisional Chair approval is required prior to enrolling for the thesis option. Students must obtain faculty support for their thesis prior to seeking such approval.
Master of Public Administration
MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION DEGREE PLAN
Students should consult the General Regulations section of the Graduate Catalog for additional information regarding Graduate School admission requirements, transfer credit, and other critical policies and procedures.
Mission Statement
The mission of Troy University's Master of Public Administration program is to strengthen the quality of public service by facilitating learning, promoting scholarship, improving practice, and engaging in public service. The program strives to develop graduates who bring to the public work force the intellectual acuity, ethical commitment and professional competence to effectively serve the public interest.
Admission Requirements for Master of Public Administration
Unconditional Admission
Applicants may be admitted unconditionally if they meet the following requirements:
- Hold a master's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution. No test
score is required. An official transcript showing completion of a master's or higher
degree is required.
OR - Hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 2.5 (4.0 scale) or a 3.0 GPA on the last 30 semester hours. All hours attempted in the term in which the 30 semester hours were reached will be used to calculate the GPA. All transcripts from all colleges or universities attended are required.
Conditional Admission
Conditional admission may be granted under certain circumstances to applicants who cannot satisfy all unconditional admission requirements to the graduate program. See conditional admission requirements in the General Regulations section of this Catalog.
Students admitted conditionally only because of a low undergraduate grade point average will be cleared of their conditional status if, at the completion of nine semester hours, they have achieved a 3.0 grade point average or greater on all graduate work attempted. Students must clear the conditional admission requirement of a 3.0 average at the completion of nine semester hours, or they will be dropped from the graduate program for one calendar year after which they may petition the Dean of the Graduate School to re-enter.
Readmission of MPA Students in Good Standing
Students who have not been enrolled for three or more years in the MPA program must complete a Readmission to Graduate School Application and meet degree requirements as stated in the most current catalog upon readmission. Students will be readmitted to the most current catalog at the time of readmission.
Transfer Credit
A maximum of 12 credit hours taken at another regionally accredited university with a grade of “B” or better can be applied to the MPA degree. These courses must be comparable in catalog description to courses in the MPA program and recommended by the Director of the MPA Program and approved by the Dean of the Graduate School. Professional Military Education (PME) courses and programs will not be accepted as transfer credits for Public Administration core courses but may be accepted as transfer credit for elective courses.
Internship Requirements
All students are required to complete an internship to graduate from the MPA program. Students with at least one year of professional experience managing people, organizations, programs, or financial resources may request a waiver from this requirement. Students who are granted a waiver will take an additional elective to complete the 36 hour program requirement. All internships must be approved in advance.
Research Requirement
For Initial Master's Degree
All graduate programs require certification of the student's ability to do research in a specialization. For the MPA program, this requirement is met by achieving a grade of “B” or better in PA 6601. Students must repeat PA 6601 if a grade of “C” or below is attained.
For Second Master's Degree
If the research requirement was completed for the first master's degree with a “B” or above, students are exempt from this requirement in the MPA program. Students exercising this exemption must complete an additional elective course in their program, or obtain approved transfer credit to achieve the minimum required credits for graduation.
Degree Requirements
- Unconditional Admission
- Overall 3.0 GPA
- Successful completion of PA 6699, Capstone in Public Administration, with a grade of “B” or better
- Completion of MPA Degree curriculum. If the student makes a “D” or “F” in a core course, the course must be retaken. If the student makes a “D” or “F” in an elective course, the course may either be retaken or another elective taken in its place.
Curriculum
The MPA degree curriculum consists of 12 courses (36 credit hours) including eight core courses (24 credits), an internship (3 credit hours), and three elective courses (9 credit hours).
Students who qualify for an internship waiver will complete an additional elective course (3 credit hours) in lieu of the internship.
Students should complete PA 6610 Global Challenges in Public Administration and PA 6601 Research Methods in Public Administration within their initial 12 hours in the MPA program and prior to taking PA 6622 and PA 6631.
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Research Methods in Public Administration |
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Global Challenges in Public Administration |
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Public Policy |
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Public Human Resource Management |
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Governmental Budgeting and Financial Management |
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Organizational Leadership |
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Ethics in Public Administration |
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Capstone in Public Administration |
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Geostrategic Studies |
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Introduction to International Relations |
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Comparative Government |
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International Law |
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Seminar in International Relations |
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Intercultural Relations |
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National Security Policy |
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Contemporary American Foreign Policy |
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International Power and Influence |
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Military Strategy and International Relations |
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Conflict Processes |
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Economics for Public Management |
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Workforce Planning and Staffing |
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Training and Development |
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Issues in Managing the Public Workforce |
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Performance Measurement and Management for Public and Nonprofit Organizations |
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Comparative Public Administration |
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Theory of Organizations |
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Strategic Planning |
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Program Evaluation |
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Arbitration, Collective Bargaining, and Labor Relations |
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Intergovernmental Relations |
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Social Marketing in Public Administration |
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Advanced Public Human Resources Management |
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Administrative Law |
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Managing Government Contracts |
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Organizational Behavior |
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Global Challenges in Leadership and Management |
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Global Health Administration |
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Global Perspectives in Local Government |
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Foundations of Nonprofit Organizations |
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Executive Leadership in Nonprofit Organizations |
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Grant Management for Public and Nonprofit Organizations |
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Public Health Services Administration and Policy |
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Legal and Social Issues in Public Health Administration |
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Public Health Preparedness and Emergency Response |
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Introduction to Public Health |
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e-Governance |
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PA 6625 Specialized Study in Public Administration or PA 6660 Readings in Public Administration may be utilized with the prior approval of the Director of the MPA Program. In combination, these courses may not be used for more than six total credit hours
Certificate in Public Health Administration
CERTIFICATE IN PUBLIC HEALTH ADMINISTRATION DEGREE PLAN
Students should consult the General Regulations section of the Graduate Catalog for additional information regarding Graduate School admission requirements, transfer credit, and other critical policies and procedures.
Admission Requirements
Applicants who wish to pursue the Graduate Certificate in Public Health Administration must be admitted to the Graduate School. See Graduate Admissions Requirements.
Public Health Administration Concentration Requirements
Competency ability to appraise the organizational environment with its culture, politics, and institutional setting, both internal and external, and to perform the basic functions of public health administration, while behaving and making decisions in an ethical manner.
Course Requirements
The Graduate Certificate in Public Health Administration requires 18 semester hours (6 courses):
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Public Health Services Administration and Policy |
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Legal and Social Issues in Public Health Administration |
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Public Health Preparedness and Emergency Response |
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Introduction to Public Health |
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Admitted MPA students may qualify for the Certificate by completing the six required courses and maintaining an overall 3.0 GPA or better to meet certificate requirement.
Other Requirements
Students who wish to be issued a certificate must submit the following to their home campus:
- Certification Intent
- Copy of Student Transcript
Master of Social Science
MASTER OF SOCIAL SCIENCE DEGREE PLAN
Students should consult the General Regulations section of the Graduate Catalog for additional information regarding Graduate School admission requirements, transfer credit, and other critical policies and procedures.
Mission statement
The Master of Social Science Degree (M.S.Sc.) is an interdisciplinary program for graduate students that offers a wide variety of disciplinary and interdisciplinary opportunities for advancing academic or career goals. The M.S.Sc. degree makes the Social Science resources of Troy University available for student-centered and highly individualized programs of graduate study. Students are welcome and encouraged to choose classes from around the University that suit their research interests.
Students are welcome and encouraged to choose classes from around the University that suit their research interests.
The M.S.Sc. degree provides every student with a vibrant and collaborative intellectual community and core-course training in social science theory, analytical abilities, and methodology.
Depending on needs, individualized programs will provide students with skills to:
- Provide services to a variety of public agencies and institutions.
- Teach in one or a variety of Social Science subject areas at a college or university level. Eighteen hours taken in a single subject area (as part of the 36 hour master's degree) will provide qualifications to teach in that subject area.
- Effectively communicate with individuals and groups from all backgrounds.
- Develop methodologies and skills to facilitate societal change.
- Pursue doctoral or professional school degrees.
Objectives
- To prepare students to fulfill a need for professionals in the area of Social Science by providing educational programs that develop each student's problem solving skills to address issues that arise in the dynamic and evolving Social Sciences field;
- To develop each student's ability to synthesize and apply knowledge of the critical theories and concepts in the field of Social Science in his/her problem solving analysis;
- To develop each student's ability to identify and develop alternative solutions to problems that are confronted in the Social Sciences field;
- To develop each student's ability to evaluate and appropriately choose solutions to problems confronted in the Social Sciences field;
- To develop each student's ability to effectively communicate the results of his/her analysis;
- To provide an appropriate program of graduate study for students who are interested in research in the field of Social Science and in advanced graduate study.
Prerequisite Requirements
The minimum requirement for admission to the Master of Social Sciences is a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited four year institution. Students who desire to enter this program but do not have a degree in Social Sciences or a closely related discipline may be required to meet other criteria such as additional coursework regarding undergraduate or professional preparation.
Admission Requirements for the Master of Social Science
To apply for admission to the Master of Social Science program, applicants must submit the following:
- Completed Application for Admission to the Graduate School;
- Official transcript(s)
- A letter of recommendation that addresses the applicant's potential for success in a Master of Social Science graduate program.
Unconditional Admission
Hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum overall undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 (4.0 scale) or a 3.0 grade point average on the last 30 semester hours. All hours attempted in the terms in which the 30 semester hours were reached will be used to calculate the grade point average.
Conditional Admission
Conditional admission does not apply to this program.
Transfer Credit
A maximum of four courses (12 semester hours) taken at another regionally accredited institution each with a grade of “B” or better can be applied toward this degree. These courses must be comparable in catalog description to Troy University courses in the Social Science Graduate Program and be approved by the department chair and college dean. No transfer credit will be accepted for the three core courses (SS 6690, SS 6691, SS 6698).
Degree Requirements
- Unconditional Admissions
- Overall 3.0 GPA or better
- Successful completion of the Comprehensive Exam
- Completion of the MS in Social Science. If the student makes a “D” or “F” in a core course, the course must be retaken. If a student makes a “D” or “F” in an elective course, the course may be retaken or another elective taken in its place. Students must receive a “B” or better in SS 6691: Survey of Research Methods in Social Science, and SS 6698 Social Theory.
Curriculum
All courses offer three semester hours credit.
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* Note: Students must successfully complete a Comprehensive Examination.
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Survey of Research Methods in Social Science* |
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Students must choose ONE of the following concentrations:See Graduate Catalog for list of required courses and approved electives for the selected concentration.
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