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220 Graduate Catalog 2010-2012 School of Marine Sciences Sequence of Courses by Semester In the first two semesters, full-time MS students normally complete the core courses (9 credits), register for the seminar series (1 credit each semester), and take electives (9 credits). Additional course work and the thesis or the non-thesis research paper are typically completed in the third and fourth semesters. A minimum total of 30 credits (thesis) or 33 credits (non-thesis) are required for the degree. Example tables summarizing the sequence of courses for each of the four semesters can be found at www.umassmarine.net under “MS Degree Requirements.” The Professional Science Track™ in the SMS Program operates in the form of the Coastal and Ocean Administration, Science, and Technology (COAST) track. Students in this track must complete at least eleven courses plus a one-credit internship (34 credit minimum). Students will be required to take • two of the available SMS introductory oceanography courses in biological, chemical, geological, and/or physical oceanography (6 credit min.); • four to six SMS Marine Science, Engineering, and Technology (MSET) core courses (12 credit min.); • three to five Marine Policy and Management (MPOM) courses (9 credit min.); and • a professional science internship (one credit). Students must maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) in the COAST PSM program. SMS course listings and additional information about the SMS COAST PSM program is available at http://www.umassmarine.net/. Admission decisions will be made as expeditiously as possible once the application file is complete. Applications should be completed and submitted prior to June 1 for fall admission. Successful applicants will generally have completed an undergraduate or graduate degree with a GPA of 3.00 or better and will have an undergraduate major in one of the basic scientific disciplines or engineering, or will have strong multidisciplinary training with completion of at least six semesters of course work in the natural sciences, generally to include biology, chemistry, and/ or physics. Preparation in mathematics at least through integral calculus is strongly encouraged. Students who do not meet these criteria need to identify a faculty advocate who must bring a request for exception before the Admissions Committee. At the discretion of the Admissions Committee, applicants may make up deficiencies in prior course work either before or after admission is granted to the SMS. Consideration will be on a case-by-case basis, and the recommendation of the committee will be forwarded to the Dean for approval. Candidates may apply for admission at either the master’s or doctoral level. Students admitted directly into the doctoral program are expected to have exceptional academic credentials and/or work experience. Students entering with a bachelor’s degree may be required to complete the requirements of a master’s degree before admission to the doctoral program. Students entering with a master’s may be admitted at the doctoral level provided the degree, course work, and research experience warrant such a decision by the Admissions Committee. The Admissions Committee will evaluate a number of additional criteria in its consideration of applications. They include performance on the Graduate Record Examinations (GREs), TOEFL (if appropriate), letters of recommendation, transcripts, and a statement of interest and intent. Successful applicants will generally have minimum combined verbal and quantitative GRE scores of 1200 and a strong analytical score. International students must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A minimum of 600 (or 213 on the computer-based exam) is strongly recommended. GRE subject tests may also be submitted for evaluation but are not required. Three letters of recommendation from referees familiar with the applicant’s academic and/or work experience are required. Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work must be submitted. Statements of interest and intent are also requested. • The statement of interest should provide reviewers an indication of the motivation of the student for pursuing graduate work. • The statement of intent should describe how graduate training would address the student’s career goals. The applicant is strongly encouraged to identify one or more faculty members who could serve as the applicant’s advisor, at least initially, upon admission. To this end, discussions with individual faculty before completing the application are strongly encouraged. For assistance with an application: Voice: 508-999-8604 Fax: 508-999-8183 e-mail: graduate@umassd.edu Mail your application materials to: Office of Graduate Studies University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 285 Old Westport Road North Dartmouth, Massachusetts 02747-2300 Admission requirements The Office of Graduate Studies at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth processes all applications for admission to the graduate programs of the Intercampus Graduate School for Marine Science and Technology. Applications, associated materials, and any inquiries about the application should be addressed to that campus. A single application form has been prepared for the use of applicants for admission to the UMass School of Marine Sciences. It is available from the graduate admissions offices of each participating campus. It is also available in PDF format (78Kb). Viewing a PDF requires the free Adobe Acrobat Reader. http://www.umassmarine.net http://www.umassmarine.net/

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UMass Boston - Graduate Studies 2011
Table of Contents
Graduate Program Affiliations
UMass Boston at a Glance
Foreword
Mission Statement
Trustees of the University
Administrative Officers of the University
Academic Calendar, 2010-2012
Admissions
Tuition, Fees, and Payments
Payment Information
Residency Status
Assistantships and Financial Aid
Facilities and Services
Regulations, Procedures, and Degree Requirements
Graduate Programs
Accounting
American Studies
Biology
Biology
Environmental Biology
Molecular, Cellular, and Organismal Biology
Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology (Multicampus Joint Program)
Biotechnology and Biomedical Science
Business Administration
Chemistry
Green Chemistry
Clinical Psychology
Computer Science
Database Technology
Counseling: Degree Programs
Counseling: Family Therapy
Counseling: Mental Health Counseling
Counseling: Rehabilitation Counseling
Counseling: School Counseling
Creative Writing
Critical and Creative Thinking
Dispute Resolution
Education
Higher Education Administration
Leadership in Urban Schools
Education: Educational Administration
Education: Special Education
Special Education
Orientation and Mobility
Teaching of the Visually Impaired
Vision Studies
Education: Teacher Education
Education: Applied Behavioral Analysis for Special Populations
Education: Technology, Learning, and Leadership
Education: Teaching Writing in the Schools
English
Environmental Sciences
Environmental, Earth, and Ocean Sciences
Environmental Sciences
Geographic Information Science
Professional Science Master’s™
Finance
Forensic Services
Gerontology
Management of Aging Services
Historical Archaeology
History
Human Services
Information Technology
Instructional Design
Instructional Technology Design
International Management
Latin and Classical Humanities
Applied Linguistics
Applied Linguistics
School of Marine Sciences: Intercampus Graduate School
Mathematics
Nursing
Health Policy
Population Health
Acute/Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist
Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
Family Nurse Practitioner
Applied Physics
Public Affairs
Public Affairs
International Relations
Women in Politics and Public Policy
Public Policy
School Psychology
Applied Sociology
Spanish and Hispanic Studies
Graduate Consortium in Women’s Studies
Road Map and Directions to Campus
Campus Map
Telephone Directory
Index

UMass Boston - Graduate Studies 2011