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Summer 2003—Spring 2005Graduate Catalog

Student Services — Registrar’s Office

36 Houchens Building

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY 40292

(502) 852–6522

www.louisville.edu



Revised August 2003

The University of Louisville isaccredited by the Commission onColleges of the SouthernAssociation of Colleges andSchools (1866 Southern Lane,Decatur, Georgia 30033–4907;Telephone number (404)679–4501) to award associate,bachelor, master’s, doctoral, andfirst professional degrees(D.M.D., J.D., M.D.).

The University of Louisvillereserves the right to changeprograms of study, academicpolicies, academic requirements,fees, schedules of courses,procedures for the confirmation ofdegrees, or the announcedacademic calendar without priornotice.

The course descriptions providedherein are for the guidance ofstudents. The University,however, reserves the right tochange course descriptionswithout prior notice.

The provisions of this publicationdo not constitute an express orimplied contract between theUniversity and any member of thestudent body, faculty, or generalpublic.

The University of Louisville is anequal-opportunity institution anddoes not discriminate againstpersons because of race, religion,sex, age, handicap, color,citizenship or national origin.

Inquiries or complaints aboutillegal discrimination includingsexual harrassment or handicapaccess can be made to theAffirmative Action director(852–6538) if response from theunit staff is unsatisfactory.

The Redbook is the officialstatement of the organizationalstructure, the rules of governanceand procedures and university-wide policies of the University ofLouisville. If there is any conflictbetween the policies, proceduresor other statements containedwithin this catalog, the Redbookshall govern. A copy of TheRedbook is available on theuniversity’s web page atwww.louisville.edu. Officialcopies are maintained by allUniversity Libraries, the StudentGovernment Association Office,the student grievance officer, andthe vice president for studentaffairs.

Other policies and informationcovering students can be foundin the Student Handbook.

This publication was prepared bythe University of Louisville andprinted with state funds. KRS57.375.

2 General Information



Table of Contents 3

Table ofContents

Academic Calendar ............................................................................5

Institutional and Professional Accreditation ...................................6

General Information ...........................................................................7

Welcome..............................................................................................7

The Graduate School .........................................................................7

Mission Statement..............................................................................7

Structure of the University ................................................................8

Degree Programs................................................................................8

For the New Graduate Student..........................................................9

Application to the Graduate School .................................................9

Application Credentials.........................................................................9

Admission Statuses .........................................................................10

University GPA ...................................................................................12

General Academic Policies and Requirements .............................11

Student Responsibility ........................................................................11

Credit Requirements...........................................................................11

Course Loads .....................................................................................11

Overloads ...........................................................................................11

Full- and Part-time Study....................................................................11

Satisfactory Progress .........................................................................11

Full-time Study for University Fellows and Graduate Assistants ........12

Degree Candidacy..............................................................................12

Microfilming and Copyrighting ............................................................12

Application for Degree........................................................................12

Transfer of Credit................................................................................12

Course Numbering System ................................................................12

Undergraduates Taking Graduate Courses........................................12

Grades and Grading...........................................................................12

Grading System..................................................................................13

Pass-Fail Grading Option ...................................................................13

Changes of Grades ............................................................................13

Missing Grades...................................................................................13

Repetition of Courses .........................................................................13

Graduate Student Honors................................................................13

Alice Eaves Barns Award ...................................................................13

Graduate Dean’s Citation ...................................................................13

Guy Stevenson Award........................................................................13

John Richard Binford Memorial Award ...............................................13

John M. Houchens Prize ....................................................................13

Requirements for the Master’s Degree...........................................13Programs in Education ....................................................................14Admission to Master Degree programs in Education...................15Specialist in Education Degree.......................................................16Requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy Degree

in Education...................................................................................17

Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy ................17Special Facilities and Services .......................................................18University Libraries .............................................................................18Ekstrom Library (Main) .......................................................................18Laura Kersey Library (Engineering, Physical Science

and Technology)..............................................................................18Margaret M. Bridwell Art Library (Fine Arts) .......................................18Kornhauser Health Sciences Library ..................................................18Brandeis Law Library..........................................................................18Dwight Anderson Music Library..........................................................19University Archives and Records Center............................................19Information Technology Services .......................................................19Computing Services ...........................................................................19University Services ..........................................................................20International Center ............................................................................20International Student Coordinator.......................................................20Residence Facilities............................................................................20Student Health and Insurance............................................................20Student Affairs ....................................................................................20Disability Resource Center .................................................................21Residency Policy and Fees .............................................................21Tuition and Fees...............................................................................24Registration and Financial Settlement ...........................................25Withdrawal Policy.............................................................................25Tuition Fee Reductions.......................................................................25Graduate Training Assistantships..................................................25Resigning Appointments.....................................................................25Scholarships and Fellowships........................................................26University Fellowships ........................................................................26The Allen R. Hite Scholarship.............................................................26Scottish Rite Foundation Fellowships.................................................26Gerhard Herz Scholarship in Music History........................................26The Alfred and Iva Homberger Memorial Fellowships

in the Department of Biochemistry ................................................26Moritz von Bomhard Fellowship in Music Composition ......................26Warren Babb Award in Music Composition ........................................26Financial Aid .......................................................................................26University Policies and Procedures ...............................................26Academic Grievance Procedure.........................................................26Student Grievance Officer ..................................................................27Code of Student Conduct ...................................................................27Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities .....................................27Privacy of Student Records ................................................................29

Drug-Free Schools and Community Act .............................................29

Drug-Free School Notice ....................................................................29

Americans With Disabilities Act ..........................................................30



4 Table of Contents

Program Information .......................................................31Accountancy .......................................................................................32

Anatomical Sciences and Neurobiology .............................................33

Anthropology ......................................................................................34

Art Therapy.........................................................................................52

Audiology............................................................................................35

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology...................................................35

Biology................................................................................................37

Business Administration .....................................................................38

Chemical Engineering ........................................................................41

Chemistry ...........................................................................................42

Civil and Environmental Engineering..................................................43

Classical and Modern Languages ......................................................45

Communication...................................................................................46

Communicative Disorders ..................................................................47

Computer Engineering and Computer Science..................................47

Computer Science..............................................................................48

Computer Science and Engineering...................................................48

Educational and Counseling Psychology ...........................................49

Electrical and Computer Engineering .................................................67

English................................................................................................68

Fine Arts .............................................................................................70

Art Education ......................................................................................72

Geography and Geosciences.............................................................72

Health Promotion, Physical Education and Sport Studies..................52

History ................................................................................................72

Humanities..........................................................................................74

Industrial Engineering.........................................................................77

Interdisciplinary Studies......................................................................79

Justice Administration.........................................................................80

Leadership, Foundations and Human Resource Education...............54

Mathematics .......................................................................................81

Mechanical Engineering .....................................................................82

Microbiology and Immunology............................................................83

Music ..................................................................................................85

Nursing ...............................................................................................90

Oral Biology ........................................................................................92

Pan-African Studies............................................................................95

Pharmacology and Toxicology ...........................................................97

Physics .............................................................................................102

Physiology and Biophysics ...............................................................102

Political Science ...............................................................................111

Psychological and Brain Sciences....................................................113

Public Administration ..........................................................................94

Public Health and Information Sciences...........................................105

Social Sciences ................................................................................114

Social Work (Kent School)................................................................114

Sociology ..........................................................................................118

Teaching and Learning.......................................................................58

Theatre Arts......................................................................................120

Urban and Public Affairs...................................................................123

Women’s Studies..............................................................................124

Course Descriptions Index............................................126

Administration and Faculty...........................................207Administrative Officers of the University...........................................207

Administrative Officers of the Graduate School................................207

Deans ...............................................................................................207

Graduate Council..............................................................................207

Graduate Faculty ..............................................................................207

Emeritus/Emerita Faculty .................................................................217

Campus Maps .................................................................................221

Subject Index ..................................................................................227



AcademicCalendar

Academic Calendar 5

Calendar for 2003–2004

Fall 2003 SemesterClasses start ...........................................................August 25 ..............................................................MondayLast day of registration ............................................August 25 ............................................................. MondayLabor Day holiday ..................................................September 1..........................................................MondayLast day to apply for degree ...................................September 12...........................................................FridayMid-term break ........................................................October 13–14........................................Monday-TuesdayLast day to withdraw ...............................................October 16 .........................................................ThursdayThanksgiving vacation ............................................November 26–28 .................................Wednesday-FridayEnd of classes .........................................................December 8...........................................................MondayReading Day............................................................December 9..........................................................TuesdayFinal examinations .................................................December 10–16..............................Wednesday-TuesdayDegree date.............................................................December 16........................................................TuesdayDecember Commencement ....................................December 18.......................................................Thursday

Spring 2004 SemesterClasses start ...........................................................January 12.............................................................MondayLast day of registration ............................................January 12.............................................................MondayMartin Luther King Jr. Day holiday .........................January 19.............................................................MondayLast day to apply for degree ...................................January 30 ...............................................................FridayLast day to withdraw ...............................................March 1 .................................................................MondaySpring vacation........................................................March 15–21 ............................................Monday-SundayEnd of classes .........................................................April 26 ..................................................................MondayReading day ............................................................April 27, 29-30..........................Tuesday, Thursday-FridayFinal Exams: April 28, May 3–8 .............Wednesday, Monday-Saturday

(Saturday, May 8 is for Saturday classes that do not follow weekend schedule)

Degree date May 8 ...................................................................SaturdayMay Commencement ..............................................May 8 ...................................................................Saturday

The university reserves the right to change the announced academic calendar without prior notice.



InstitutionalAccreditation

The University of Louisville isaccredited by the Commission onColleges of the SouthernAssociation of Colleges andSchools (1866 Southern Lane,Decatur, Georgia 30033–4907;Telephone number (404)679–4501) to award associate,bachelor, master’s, doctoral, andfirst professional degrees(D.M.D., J.D., M.D.).

ProfessionalAccreditation

The University of Louisville is fullyaccredited by, or is a member of,the following agencies ororganizations:

Accreditation Board forEngineering and Technology

Accreditation Council forGraduate Medical Education

American Art Therapy Association

American Assembly of CollegiateSchools of Business

American Association for theAccreditation of LaboratoryAnimal Care

American Association forMarriage and Family Therapy

American Association of Collegesof Teacher Education

American Association of DentalSchools

American Association ofUniversity Women

American Bar Association

American Chemical Association

American Council on Education

American Federation of Arts

American Mathematical Society

American Medical Association

American Musicological Society

American Nurses Association

American Political ScienceAssociation

American PsychologicalAssociation

American Society for EngineeringEducation

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Association of Academic HealthCenters

Association of American Colleges

Association of American LawSchools

Association to Advance CollegiateSchools of Business (AACSBInternational)

Association of Governing Boardsof Universities

Commission on DentalAccreditation of the AmericanDental Association

Committee on Medical Education-Joint Committee of theAssociation of American MedicalColleges and the AmericanMedical Association on Liaison

Committee on Urban ProgramUniversities

Computer Science AccreditationCommission (CSAC) of theComputing SciencesAccreditation Board (CSAB)

Council on Collegiate NursingEducation

Conference of Southern GraduateSchools

Council of Graduate Schools

Council on PostsecondaryEducation, Commonwealth ofKentucky

Council on Medical Education ofthe American Medical Association

Council on Social Work Education

Department of Education,Commonwealth of Kentucky

Engineering Accreditation BoardCommission of the AccreditationBoard for Engineering andTechnology

Foundation for Interior DesignEducation Research

Institute of International Education

International Association ofManagement Education (IAMB)

Interuniversity CommunicationsCouncil (EDUCOM)

Kentuckiana Metroversity

Kentucky Academy of Sciences

Kentucky Association of Collegesof Teacher Education

National Association of Collegeand University Business Officers

National Association of Schools ofMusic

National Association of Schools ofPublic Affairs and Administration

National Association of StateUniversities and Land GrantColleges (NASULGC)

National Center for HigherEducation Management Systems(NCHEMS)

National Commission forCooperative Education

National Council for Accreditationof Teacher Education

National Council of UniversityResearch Administrators

National League for Nursing

New York Board of Regents

Oak Ridge AssociatedUniversities

Society for College and UniversityPlanning

Association of UniversityTechnology Managers

Southern Association of Collegeand University Business Officers

Southern University Conference

Sport Management ProgramReview Council of the NationalAssociation for Sport andPhysical Education and the NorthAmerican Society for SportManagement

The University of the State ofNew York, the State EducationDepartment, Division ofProfessional Education

Institutional andProfessionalAccreditationand Membership

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Council on Postsecondary Education Mission Statement for the University of Louisville 7

General Information

General Information

Welcome

Experience the excitement ofdiscovery. Create new knowledgein your field of study. Learn thepractical applications of theory fromworld-class faculty. At theUniversity of Louisville, we believe agraduate program should changeyour work...and your life.

U of L is a metropolitan researchuniversity with an attractive maincampus in Kentucky's largest cityand a Health Sciences Center in thedowntown medical complex.Enrollment is more than 20,000,with 6,000 students pursuinggraduate degrees.

Louisville is an exciting, vibrant city,centrally located within the UnitedStates. With lots of charm andmuch to see and do, from thecultural arts to sports, it is home toalmost one million people fromacross the U.S. and around theworld.

Ronald M. Atlas, Ph.D.Dean of the Graduate School

The Graduate School

The University of Louisville is anurban institution that has had closehistorical and legal ties with the cityof Louisville and Jefferson County(now Louisville-Jefferson CountyMetro). Founded in 1798 asJefferson Seminary, later known asLouisville College, in 1846 itbecame the University of Louisvillewith an academic department and amedical school. Also in 1846, aSchool of Law was added, and acharter was obtained from theCommonwealth of Kentucky. Underthat charter the University hasfunctioned ever since. Currently, itincludes the following units: Collegeof Arts and Sciences, College ofBusiness and Public Administration,College of Education and HumanDevelopment, Graduate School,School of Dentistry, Kent School ofSocial Work, School of Law, Schoolof Medicine, School of Music,School of Nursing, School of PublicHealth, and Speed ScientificSchool.

In July of 1970, the University ofLouisville officially entered the stateuniversity system of theCommonwealth of Kentucky, andthus began a new era of service tocommunity, state, and nation.

Through the Graduate School, theUniversity assumes its responsibilitynot only to teach but to contribute tothe sum of knowledge. Itencourages investigation, promotesresearch, and endeavors toorganize the store of humanknowledge to serve the needs ofpresent-day life. By fostering thespirit of inquiry and research in themembers of its faculties, it not onlystrengthens undergraduateinstruction but also advancesknowledge. Through its graduatecourses, it furnishes advancedpreparation for those who areplanning to become investigators orteachers in the social sciences,humanities, and natural sciences.Because of its location in a majormetropolitan area, the GraduateSchool is very much aware of boththe research opportunities and theobligations in teaching and publicservice that such a locationpresents.

The Graduate School of theUniversity of Louisville was formallyestablished in 1907, although

advanced courses were offered bythe Schools of Medicine and Law asearly as 1856. It is a member of theCouncil of Graduate Schools.

The legislative functions of theGraduate School are vested in theGraduate Council which consists ofelected representatives of theGraduate Faculty. The Council isresponsible for establishing policiesrelating to graduate education andfor maintaining a standard ofexcellence for graduate work withinthe University. The Dean of theGraduate School serves as chair ofthis body and of the GraduateFaculty.

The dean and the dean's staff areresponsible for the administration ofthe rules and regulations of theGraduate School and are expectedto maintain and safeguard thestandards and policies of the schoolas outlined by the Graduate Facultyand the Graduate Council.

Graduate students participate in theoperation and decision-makingprocess of the Graduate Schoolthrough the Graduate Student Union(to which all Graduate Schoolstudents belong) and its executivecommittee, the Graduate StudentCouncil, which consists of oneelected representative from eachduly constituted graduate studentorganization. A representative of theGraduate Student Council is avoting member of the GraduateCouncil. Students are activelysought as members of many of thestanding committees of theGraduate School, and they areurged to participate and becomeinvolved in the administration of theGraduate School through thesechannels.

Council onPostsecondaryEducation MissionStatement for theUniversity of Louisville

The University of Louisville shallserve as Kentucky'surban/metropolitan university.Located in the Commonwealth'slargest metropolitan area, it shallserve the specific educational,intellectual, cultural, service andresearch needs of the greaterLouisville region. It has a special

obligation to serve the needs of adiverse population, including manyethnic minorities and placebound,part-time, nontraditional students.

Geographic Region. It shall serveas the principal university forinstruction, research, and serviceprograms in the LouisvilleMetropolitan area. In addition, itshall help meet statewideeducational, research, and serviceneeds in medicine, dentistry, law,and urban affairs.

Institutional AdmissionsStandards. The University ofLouisville shall admit undergraduatestudents to its schools and collegesunder selective admissionstandards that exceed the minimumguidelines established by theCouncil on PostsecondaryEducation. In addition, U of L shalladmit a limited number ofundergraduates who shall have anopportunity to remove theiracademic deficiencies within alimited time according to guidelinesestablished by the Council onPostsecondary Education. Throughthis approach, the University seeksto provide both broad access andprograms of high quality forundergraduates. The Universityshall admit graduate andprofessional students using veryselective or selective admissionstandards established by thevarious graduate and professionalschools.

Degree Levels. At theundergraduate level, U of L shalloffer selected degree programsclosely related to the needs of itsurban mission. At the Master'sLevel, it shall offer a range ofprograms responding directly to theadvanced educational needs of itsmetropolitan area. At the doctorallevel, it shall offer a limited numberof rigorous programs that do notunnecessarily duplicate otherdoctoral programs in Kentucky. Itmay offer programs at the associatelevel, but certificate programs shallnot be offered unless they areintegral to community collegeprograms, linked to degreeprograms, or well justified by thehuman resource needs of theLouisville metropolitan area.

Strategic Directions/ProgramPriorities. The University ofLouisville shall place a high priorityon programs that have achievedacademic excellence. TheUniversity shall build on program



strength in business, dentistry,education, engineering, English,environmental studies, law,medicine, music, psychology, andurban affairs. It shall maintainnational recognition in selectedprograms that have already attainedsuch recognition.

These strategic priorities translateinto a core of liberal artsbaccalaureate programs, in additionto degree program priorities at thebaccalaureate (B), master's (M),education specialist (S), doctoral(D), and professional (P) levels thatmay include the following: -(relevant categories from theClassification of InstructionalPrograms by degree level areincluded in brackets): business [B,M - 52]; dentistry [M, D, P - 51];education [B, M, S, D - 13];engineering [B, M, D - 14]; English[M, D - 23]; environmental studies[M, D - 26, 40]; law [P - 22];medicine [M, D, P - 51]; music [B,M, D - 50]; psychology [M, D - 42];urban affairs [D - 44].

Enhancement of Instruction. TheUniversity shall emphasize teachingand educational services to thestudents admitted to its degreeprograms. It shall bring theintellectual excitement of researchinto its instructional programswhenever possible. It shall utilizetechnology to enhance teaching andincrease productivity. It shall adoptteaching methods to serve theneeds of students graduated fromKentucky's public schools, astatewide educational system thatwill change fundamentally as aresult of the commonwealth'seducational reform efforts.

Research and Service Function.The University of Louisville shall bea research university that placesspecial emphasis on the researchand service needs of Kentucky'surban areas. Research shall beencouraged, in particular, as part ofdoctoral and high-priority programs.Through its research and serviceefforts, it shall contribute toeconomic development, educationalreform and problem-solvinginitiatives in the Commonwealth.

Collaborative Ventures. Emphasisshall be placed on cooperativeprogramming with the other stateuniversities. Careful articulation ofacademic programming at JeffersonCommunity College and theUniversity shall be developed. TheUniversity shall collaborate with thepublic schools in its service area tofurther education reform inKentucky. It shall develop andemploy telecommunicationresources to communicate with

other institutions in the fulfillment ofits mission. Undergraduatecurriculum development shallemphasize the transfer of creditsfrom other institutions towarddegree completion.

Efficiency and Effectiveness. Theboard of trustees shall promote costeffectiveness in academicprogramming and institutionalmanagement. Strategic planningand budgeting shall focus onreallocation and, where appropriate,restructuring to assure the prudentuse of resources in maintainingquality, relevant curricula andresponsive programming.Processes to measure and evaluateoutcomes in major activities shall beundertaken to assure accountabilityin the University's use of scarceresources. The elimination ofduplicative or unproductiveprograms is essential, while thedevelopment of carefully selectednew programs, which are consistentwith U of L's mission, shall beappropriate. The university shallstrive for continuous improvement ofits programs and services.*

* SOURCE: Mission Statements onthe Higher Education Institutions ofKentucky Commonwealth ofKentucky Council onPostsecondary Education, July 11,1994, pp. 18-19

Structure of theUniversity

In accordance with the statutoryauthority of the Commonwealth ofKentucky, the Board of Trustees ofthe University of Louisville shallexercise final jurisdiction over theUniversity. It shall select thePresident of the University; andupon recommendation of thePresident, it shall make allappointments of individuals inadministrative capacities who serveat the pleasure of the Board. TheBoard of Trustees shall adopt abudget annually for the ensuingyear and grant all degrees conferredby the University.

Administrative Officers ofthe University

PresidentJames Ramsey, Ph.D.

Executive Vice President and ActingUniversity ProvostShirley C.Willihnganz, Ph.D.

Executive Vice President andChancellor for Health SciencesCenterJoel A. Kaplan, M.D.

Executive Vice President forResearchNancy C. Martin, Ph.D.

Vice President for UniversityAdvancementJoseph S. Beyel, M.S.

Vice President for AthleticsThomas M. Jurich, B.S.B.A.

Vice President for FinanceMichael J. Curtin, M.B.A.

Vice President for External AffairsDaniel Hall, J.D.

Vice President for Student AffairsDenise D. Gifford, Ed.D.

Vice President for Business AffairsLarry O. Owsley, M.P.A., M.P.P.

Vice President for InformationTechnologyRonald L. Moore, J.D.

Deans

James F. Brennan, Ph.D.College of Arts and Sciences

Allan Attaway, Ph.D., Acting DeanCollege of Business and PublicAdministration

John N. Williams, Jr., D.M.D.School of Dentistry

Robert D. Felner, Ph.D.College of Education and HumanDevelopment

Ronald M. Atlas, Ph.D Graduate School

Terry L. Singer, Ph.D.Kent School of Social Work

Laura Rothstein, J.D. School of Law

Joel A. Kaplan, M.D. School of Medicine

Christoper P. Doane, D.M.A. School of Music

Mary H. Mundt, Ph.D. School of Nursing

Richard Clover, M.D.School of Public Health/HealthInformation Sciences

Thomas R. Hanley, Ph.D. Speed Scientific School

Hannelore Rader, M.L.S.University Librarian

Graduate DegreePrograms

At the present time the followingprograms for advanced degrees areavailable:

Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.)

Cooperative Ph.D. Program

The University of Louisville participates

in a cooperative Ph.D. program ineducation administration with WesternKentucky University. To enroll in thisprogram, a student must be admittedto both institutions. Those whocomplete the program will receive adiploma that states the degree isawarded by the University of Louisvillein cooperation with Western KentuckyUniversity.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)with programs in: 1. Anatomical Sciences &

Neurobiology 2. Applied and Industrial Mathematics 3. Art History 4. Biochemistry and Molecular

Biology 5. Biology6. Biostatistics: Decision Science 7. Chemical Engineering 8. Chemistry 9. Civil Engineering

10. Clinical Psychology 11. Computer Science and

Engineering 12. Curriculum and Instruction13. Educational Counseling and

Psychology14. Educational Leadership and

Organizational Development15. Electrical Engineering 16. English Rhetoric and Composition 17. Epidemiology -Clinical

Investigation Sciences 18. Experimental Psychology 19. Industrial Engineering 20. Integrated Program in Biomedical

Science 21. Mechanical Engineering 22. Microbiology and Immunology 23. Musicology (cooperative degree

awarded by the University ofKentucky)

24. Pharmacology and Toxicology25. Physics (cooperative degree

awarded by the University ofKentucky)

26. Physiology and Biophysics 27. Social Work (joint degree awarded

by the University of Louisville andUniversity of Kentucky)

28. Urban and Public Affairs

Joint Degrees

Combined Juris Doctor and Masterof Arts in Humanities (JD/MA)

Combined Master of BusinessAdministration and Juris Doctor(MBA/JD)

Combined Master of BusinessAdministration and Engineering(MBA/MENG)

Combined Master of BusinessAdministration and Master ofAccountancy (MBA/MAC)

Combined Master of Science andDoctor of Dental Medicine(MS/DMD)

Combined Master of Science andDoctor of Medicine (MS/MD)

Combined Master of Science inSocial Work and Juris Doctor(MSSW/JD)




Combined Doctor of Medicine andMaster of Business Administration(MD/MBA)

Combined Doctor of Philosophyand Doctor of Medicine (MD/PhD)

Master of Accountancy (M.Ac.)

Master of Arts (M.A.) with majors in: 1. Art Therapy (Expressive

Therapies) 2. English 3. Fine Arts with concentrations in:

Art History, Critical and CuratorialStudies, and Studio

4. French (Language and Literature) 5. Higher Education (optional

concentration in SportAdministration)

6. History 7. Humanities includes

concentrations in Civic Leadership,Linguistics and Philosophy

8. Pan African Studies 9. Mathematics

10. Political Science 11. Psychology 12. Sociology includes concentration in

Pan-African Studies; minors inCommunication and UrbanGeography

13. Spanish

Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) with majors in: 1. Alternative Certification in Middle

School Education and SecondaryEducation

2. Art Education P-123. Early Elementary Education P-54. Middle School Education with

concentrations in English,mathematics, science, and socialstudies

5. Music Education P-126. Physical Education P-127. Secondary Education with

concentrations in biology, 5-12business education, chemistry,earth and space science, English,P-12 French, mathematics,physics, social studies, and P-12Spanish

Master of Business Administration(M.B.A.)

Master of Education (M.Ed.) with majors in: 1. Counseling & Personnel Services

with concentrations in: a. Mental Health Counseling b. Counseling Psychology c. Elementary School Counseling d. Secondary School Counseling e. College Student Personnel

Services 2. Early Childhood Education (with

I.E.C.E. Certification or withoutcertification)

3. Early Elementary Education 4. Educational Administration 5. Instructional Technology 6. Middle School Education (with

concentrations in English,mathematics, science and socialstudies)

7. Physical Education

8. Reading Education withEndorsement in Reading andWriting

9. Secondary Education 10. Special Education with

concentrations in: a. Learning & Behavior Disorders b. Learning Disabilities c. Moderate and Severe Disabilities d. Behavior Disorders e. Visual Impairment

Master of Engineering with specialization in:

—Chemical Engineering—Civil Engineering—Computer Engineering and

Computer Science—Electrical Engineering—Industrial Engineering

Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) with a major in Theatre Arts(includes a concentration in African-American Theatre)

Master of Music (M.M.): 1. Performance: concentrations in:

Instrumental ConductingChoral ConductingJazzPiano Pedagogy

2. Music History and Literature ORTheory and Composition

Master of Music Education (M.M.E.)

Master of Public Administration(M.P.A.)

Master of Public Health (MPH)

Master of Science (M.S.) with majors in:

1. Anatomical Sciences &Neurobiology

2. Biochemistry 3. Biology 4. Biostatistics- Decision Science 5. Chemical Engineering 6. Chemistry 7. Civil Engineering 8. Communicative Disorders 9. Computer Science

10. Electrical Engineering 11. Epidemiology -Clinical

Investigation Sciences 12. Exercise Physiology 13. Human Resource Education14. Industrial Engineering 15. Justice Administration 16. Mechanical Engineering 17. Microbiology and Immunology 18. Oral Biology 19. Pharmacology and Toxicology 20. Physics 21. Physiology and Biophysics 22. Public Health 23. Sport Administration

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Master of Science in Social Work(MSSW)

—Family Therapy (MSSW-MFT)

Master of Urban Planning (MUP)

Specialist in Education (Ed.S.)Educational Administration withconcentrations in: 1. Principalship2. Superintendent

3. Supervision

Graduate Certificates1. Clinical Investigative Sciences2. Environmental Engineering3. Pan-African Studies4. Women's Studies5. African American Theatre 6. Logistics and Distribution

Interdisciplinary DegreesIt is possible to establishinterdisciplinary programs forindividual students in the areas notrepresented by the traditionaldisciplines at the PhD, and Masterslevel.

For the New GraduateStudent

OverviewThe University of Louisville operateson a semester system that includesa Fall Semester, Spring Semester,and Summer semester with multipleterms.

The University has a computerizedadmissions and registration system.Students are advised to includetheir social security number on allcorrespondence with the Universityto facilitate the identification ofadmission credentials and requestsfor information.

Students who do not enroll for thesemester for which they apply maybe required to reapply and resubmitcredentials. The University holdscredentials on applicants for alimited time.

Student Responsibility It is the responsibility of thegraduate student to become familiarwith and observe all policies andrequirements of the GraduateSchool and of his or her particulardegree program and department.Policies, procedures, andrequirements are subject to change,and it is the responsibility of thegraduate student to keepher/himself apprised of currentregulations. All students mustrespond to official notices issued byadministrative offices andinstructors, whether these noticesbe posted on official bulletin boards,are sent through postal, or e-mail.

A student's status is not dependentupon a written notification but is aconsequence of circumstances inthe admission process and thestudent's academic performance.Written notification is simply averification of status.

Graduate Credit Courses listed in this catalog areoffered for graduate credit. Toreceive graduate credit, a studentmust register for the course throughthe Graduate School or throughanother graduate-level program,such as the Master of Engineering.

Students who take these courses aspost-baccalaureate registrants donot receive graduate credit.

PrerequisitesPrerequisites for all courses includegraduate status and the consent ofthe graduate advisor (forregistration). Specific courseprerequisites are indicated in thecourse listing in the curriculumlisting of this catalog.

RegistrationThe University of Louisville uses atouch-tone and an on-line webregistration system. Upon admissionto Graduate School, each studentreceives a certificate that may beredeemed for a Schedule ofCourses. This Schedule is a year-round schedule (information forSummer, Fall and Spring). SpringCourses are not listed in theschedule; they are available on-lineat www.louisville.edu. Studentsmust first contact their departmentadvisor to discuss courseselections. The service indicator ischanged within the department.

If a student is in good standing andadmitted UNCONDITIONALLY,he/she may proceed with theregistration process. If, however, astudent still has conditions onhis/her admission or is on academicprobation, he/she must contact theGraduate Dean's office for furtherinstructions.

A student must participate in touch-tone or on-line web registration. Noin-person registration is permitted. Astudent may add courses throughthe touch-tone or on-line systemthrough the first day of classes. Onemay also drop or withdraw fromcourses by touch-tone or on-line (formore information consult:www.louisville.edu/student/services/registrar)

Application to theGraduate School

Application Credentials Each of the credentials listed belowshould be sent to the OfficeGraduate School Admissions,University of Louisville, Louisville,KY 40292 at least six weeks priorto the beginning of the semester or

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summer session in which thestudent wishes to enroll; otherwisethe application may not be reviewedin time for registration. Six weeks isa general deadline. Any programmay have a different deadline andmay require additional credentials orhigher standards than thosedescribed in this GeneralInformation Section. Applicantsshould consult the pertinentdepartmental section of this bulletinor check directly with thedepartment office.

Application for admissionApplication forms may be obtainedfrom the Graduate SchoolAdmissions Office or on-line athttp://graduate.louisville.edu. Theapplication must be accompaniedby a $25.00 non-refundableapplication fee. Applications are notprocessed until the application fee isreceived. Effective November 1,2003 the application fee will beincreased to $50.00.

Transcripts The minimum requirement foradmission is the baccalaureatedegree or its equivalent from anaccredited institution; however,official transcripts showing alldegrees awarded on allundergraduate and all graduatework completed must be furnished.

Recommendations At least two letters ofrecommendation from individualswho can speak to the applicant'sacademic and/or professionalcapabilities and potential arerequired. Some departments mayrequire three or more letters.

Examination scoresExcept as noted below, eachapplicant is required to take theGeneral Test Section of theGraduate Record Examination(GRE) www.gre.org and mustinstruct the Educational TestingService to forward the results to theGraduate School Admissions Office,Belknap Campus, University ofLouisville, Louisville, Kentucky,40292.

The Subject Test Section may berequired at the discretion of adepartment, and the applicantshould consult the pertinentdepartmental section of this catalog.

Applicants for the Master ofBusiness Administration degreeprogram are exempt from the GREbut must take the GraduateManagement Admissions Test(GMAT) prior to consideration foradmission. Kent School students inthe Master of Science in SocialWork program are not required totake the GRE.

Students may substitute the MedicalCollege Admissions Test for theGraduate Record Examination withthe approval of the department chairor graduate program advisor.

TOEFL ExaminationThis examination is required of allforeign students from countries inwhich English is not the nativelanguage. Students holding abaccalaureate or advanced degreefrom an accredited institution in theUnited States are exempt from thisrequirement. Information about thetimes and places for theexamination may be obtained fromthe Educational Testing Service,TOEFL, Princeton, New Jersey08540 (www.TOEFL.org). Graduateprograms may require higherTOEFL scores than the GraduateSchool minimum.

Information about the times andplaces for taking theseexaminations may be obtained fromthe University Testing Service,University of Louisville or from thewww.ets.org, Princeton, NewJersey, 08540 and the SylvanLearning Center by appointmentlocated at 7400 LaGrange Road,Louisville, KY (502) 423-0478.

Test of Spoken EnglishStudents whose native language isnot an American or British Dialect ofEnglish may not be awardedteaching assistantships unless theypresent an acceptable score on theTest of Spoken English (TSE) or alocally administered teachingcompetency demonstration.Applications and information aboutthe times and places for the TSEmay be obtained from www.ets.org,TSE, Princeton, N.J. 08540. Theteaching competency demonstrationis administered by the IntensiveEnglish as a Second LanguageProgram www.louisville.edu/a-s/iesl/.

Applicants who have not scored 210or more on the computer-basedTOEFL Examination may choose toapply to the Intensive English as aSecond Language Program.Successful completion of theAdvanced Level of this program willbe considered adequate proof of theEnglish proficiency required forcourse work in the chosen graduateprogram. Acceptance to theIntensive English Program does notconstitute acceptance to theGraduate School. For informationand application forms, write to:IESL, University of Louisville,Louisville, Kentucky 40292, U.S.A.www.louisville.edu/a-s/iesl/.

Admission Statuses Upon evaluation of the applicationcredentials, the department in which

the applicant wishes to enrollforwards a recommendationconcerning admission to theGraduate School Admissions Office.A recommendation for admissionwill specify one of the followingstatuses. The official admissionletter will come from the Director ofGraduate Admissions.

Degree Status In order for a student to berecommended unconditionally foradmission to degree status, alladmission credentials must havebeen received and evaluated. Theapplicant must have earned agrade-point average of at least 2.75on a 4-point scale in either his/hercomplete undergraduate program orthe senior-college years. Eachstudent in this classification is aprospective candidate for anadvanced degree and is expected topursue a program leading to themaster's degree, specialist'sdegree, or doctoral degree. Eachapplicant should consult thedepartmental sections of thiscatalog to determine any additionaladmissions criteria or any morerestrictive requirements foradmission to this status.

Degree status - provisionalthis status is intended for studentswho have furnished their applicationand baccalaureate transcript butwhose remaining applicationmaterials are incomplete. Studentsin provisional status must also meetthe general academic requirementsof their program. Students may notenroll for a second consecutive termin provisional status.

Degree status - special conditions This status is intended for students'who have furnished ALL theirapplication materials, but whoseacademic criteria are slightly belowthe minimum for their program.Students in this status will beexpected to meet certain criteriawithin a specific time-frame outlinedby their program.

Degree status - provisional/specialconditionsA student who has both missingcredential(s) and academic criteriabelow the minimum will be admittedin this status. Students in thisstatus will be expected to meetcertain criteria within a specific time-frame outlined by their program.

A student has one semester tofurnish any missing admissioncredentials and clear any conditionsmade at the time of admission.Failure to complete the admissionprocess within a semester mayresult in refusal of permission toregister in the next semester.

A student admitted with anundergraduate grade point standingof less than 2.75 may be subject todepartmental limitations on thenumber of hours in which he/shemay enroll for each semester.Graduate credits earned prior toachieving good academic standingare not automatically applicable tothe degree program.

ProbationAny student admitted with a pointstanding below 2.75 will beconsidered "on probation." Studentswho fail to attain the required 3.0GPA or other higher GPA requiredby their program in the first term ofenrollment following admission, maybe subject to academic dismissalfrom their program.

No student with a grade-pointaverage of less than 2.50 will beadmitted to graduate study. Underunusual circumstances, exceptionsto this policy may be made uponspecific recommendation anddocumented justification foradmission by the departmentchairman or graduate programadvisor. Such justification must beprovided in writing to the GraduateDean, who must approve ordisapprove the recommendation.

Non degree statusStudents who do not desire to seekan advanced degree may bepermitted to enroll under non-degree status. Applicationcredentials must include theapplication form and anundergraduate transcript showingthe award of a baccalaureatedegree. Students may accumulate amaximum of fifteen hours while innon-degree status. The only regularexceptions to this policy are theRank I and Rank II and certificateprograms in the College ofEducation and HumanDevelopment, the Nurse Practitionerprogram in the School of Nursingand the post-master's certificateprogram in Family Therapy in theKent School of Social Work.

Students admitted in this status whowish to become degree candidatesmust submit all required admissioncredentials, including areapplication. Such applicants mustmeet all general standards foradmission to the Graduate Schoolas well as any established by theappropriate department. Afteradmission to degree status, only sixhours of course work taken while innon-degree status may be appliedto the degree (Any application ofhours toward a particular degree isalways subject to departmentalapproval.)




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Auditors Auditing at the graduate level isavailable only to persons who areenrolled in at least one course forcredit, unless permission to auditonly is granted by the Dean of theGraduate School. The fee forauditing a course is equal to thetuition for enrolling in the class forcredit.

The Graduate School does notrequire that auditors takeexaminations, submit papers, ortake part in any evaluative activity.However, the instructor, at his or herdiscretion, may demand or deny theauditor's participation in class towhatever extent is deemeddesirable. A "W" (Withdrawn) shallappear on the transcript unless astudent attends at least 75% of theclasses.

Some departments may not permitauditing at the graduate level.Students wishing to audit coursesmust obtain permission in writingfrom the appropriate instructor.Forms are available at the GraduateSchool.

A graduate student may not satisfyby audit a stated prerequisite for agraduate course or a stated degreerequirement.

Visiting Students University of Louisville graduatestudents who attend anotherGraduate School as a visitingstudent must have the permission oftheir department chair or adviserbefore the courses are taken inorder to transfer credits earned.Visiting student status may begranted only to a student who is ingood standing.

A graduate student from anotherschool may enroll for graduatecourse work as a "visiting student"at the University of Louisville bysubmitting an application andproviding a statement from the deanof his or her graduate schoolcertifying that the student is in goodacademic standing and approvingthe transfer of credits to that schoolat the end of the semester.

International Students Students from foreign countriesmust meet three criteria before theycan be granted admission: (1) theymust meet the regular admissionsstandards as applied to allsuccessful applicants, (2) if Englishis not the student's primarylanguage they must showproficiency in English by scoring210 or higher on the computer-based TOEFL examination orsuccessfully completing the exitexamination for the advanced levelof the Intensive English as aSecond Language Program at the

University of Louisville, and (3) theymust present evidence of financialresources adequate to support theireducational and living expenses inthe United States for the duration oftheir studies. The award of aUniversity Fellowship or GraduateAssistantship is consideredevidence of adequate financialresources.

General AcademicPolicies andRequirements

The general policies andrequirements for advanced degreesare stated below; however, eachadvanced degree has specificrequirements, peculiar to thatdegree, which are detailed in thefollowing descriptions. Also,individual departments may haverequirements peculiar to theiradvanced degree programs. Theserequirements are stated in therespective program sections of thiscatalog and must be consulted, sothat the graduate student may befully apprised of the conditionshe/she must meet in order toreceive an advanced degree.

The policies and regulationsdescribed in this catalog cannot besuperseded or invalidated by eitheroral or written agreement withfaculty, staff, or administrators,unless such agreement is confirmedin writing by the Dean of theGraduate School.

Policy on Student Leave ofAbsence - The GraduateSchoolA student who has been acceptedinto a graduate program is expectedto remain in continuous enrollment,either full-time or part-time,throughout his/her matriculation.Students who fail to enroll for aperiod of more than 12 months willbe considered to have withdrawnfrom the program. Once a studententers candidacy, he/she mustmaintain continuous candidacy (fall,spring, summer) and pay theappropriate candidacy fee.

However, if circumstances arise thatmay cause an interruption ingraduate study, a student may applyfor a leave of absence by requestingsuch a leave from the Dean of theGraduate School. The letter ofrequest must indicate the dates onwhich the requested leave isexpected to start and end. Thestudent's request must beaccompanied by a letter of supportfrom the graduate program director

or coordinator or from thedepartment chair. A requested leavecannot exceed one year; however,under extreme circumstances, asecond, subsequent request may begranted by the Dean of theGraduate School.

If a leave is granted, the studentmay NOT enroll in any classes,including independent study,seminars, distance learning, thesisresearch, or dissertation research. Astudent on official leave of absenceis not required to pay tuition, fees,or a candidacy status fee; but is notentitled to any services from theuniversity during the leave, includingmentorship from faculty.

If a leave of absence is granted to adoctoral student in candidacy, thetime limitation of completing allother requirements within four yearsafter passing the qualifyingexamination shall be extended bythe same time as the length of theleave. The time limit stipulating thatcredit earned more than six yearsprior to the completion of the degreemay not be counted is NOTautomatically waived during a leaveof absence. However, an appeal foran extension of this time limit,specifying the exact circumstances,can be included in the request for aleave or submitted in a subsequentletter to the Dean addressing thisparticular matter at the time of re-enrolling.

No degree will be granted to astudent on official leave of absence.The student must re-enroll in thenext term following the conclusion ofthe leave and be enrolled in theterm in which a degree is granted. Aleave of absence does not relieve astudent from adherence to policiesregarding residency and candidacy(except that the time limit forcandidacy may be extended, asindicated in the previousparagraph).

Student ResponsibilityIt is the responsibility of thegraduate student to become familiarwith and observe all policies andrequirements of the GraduateSchool and of his or her particulardegree program and department.Policies, procedures, andrequirements are subject to change,and it is the responsibility of thegraduate student to keepher/himself apprised of currentregulations. All students mustrespond to official notices issued byadministrative offices andinstructors, whether these noticesbe posted on official bulletin boardsare sent through postal or e-mail.

Credit RequirementsFor the master's and doctoral

degree programs, a minimum of 24semester hours of credit must betaken at the University of Louisville.A minimum total of 30 semesterhours of graduate credit is requiredfor a master's degree; some requireadditional hours. Credits that havebeen applied to a baccalaureatedegree may not be applied to asubsequent master's degree. Whenappropriate, six hours may beapplied toward two Master'sdegrees.

The award of a Doctor ofPhilosophy degree indicates that astudent has attained mastery of afield and has demonstrated thecapacity to perform independentscholarly research and to appreciatethe importance of that researchwithin the broad context of his or herdiscipline. Accordingly, no specificminimum number of credit hourshas been established for Ph.D.programs. However, it has beencustomary to consider theequivalent of three years of full-timegraduate study as minimal.

Course Loads

Unless otherwise required by adepartment or program, a largernumber of hours for all full-timestudents, the maximum number ofhours that may be taken in a regularsemester is 12; or 15 hours if 3 ormore hours are research credit. Themaximum number of hours that maybe taken in the summer session(both terms) is 12, includingresearch hours.

OverloadsAny student who wishes to enroll inmore than the maximum number ofhours must obtain the permission ofthe Dean of the Graduate School.Permission to enroll for excesshours is rarely granted.

Full-and Part-Time StudyFull-time study is defined as being 9hours of credit during a regularsemester or 6 hours during thesummer term or in candidacy status.To be considered in full-timeresidency for one year, a studentmust be registered for 9 hours ineach of two consecutive semesters.

Satisfactory Progress All graduate students are expectedto make steady and satisfactoryprogress toward the completion ofdegrees. Students who fail to enrollfor a period of more than 12 monthswill be considered to havewithdrawn from the program.Students who seek to return aftersuch a period of time are required toapply to their departments forreadmission. Based on the requestof the department, the Dean of theGraduate School will consider thestudent for readmission.



Satisfactory progress also involvesmaintaining the standards ofacademic and professional integrityexpected in a particular discipline orprogram and, in some disciplines,may include demonstration of theability to function as a professionalpractitioner. Failure to maintainthese standards or demonstratesuch abilities may result intermination of the student'sadmission to the program.

Full-Time Study for UniversityFellows and GraduateAssistantsAll University Fellows and GraduateAssistants must be enrolled as fulltime students during the period thatthey are receiving financial support.

Degree Candidacy Degree Candidacy is intended tomeet the enrollment need ofstudents who have completed allformal course work andthesis/dissertation hours but whoare continuing to perform researchfor the Masters or Doctorate degree.It is the responsibility of the studentand his/her mentor to maintaincontact throughout the program ofstudy to ensure continuous progresstowards the timely completion of thedegree.

Doctoral students may not enroll inDegree Candidacy until successfulcompletion of the qualifying exam inaddition to completion of therequired program of study.

Although all required courses musthave been completed beforeentering Degree Candidacy,students have the option of takingadditional specialized courses, e.g.courses offered by visiting or newfaculty, while in Degree Candidacy -- in those cases payment of both thecandidacy fee and the course tuitionwill be required.

When necessary, a student mayenroll in Degree Candidacy in orderto meet the requirement that allstudents must be enrolled in theGraduate School during thesemester in which he/she wishes tograduate, e.g. students in their finalsemester, who need to be full timestudents and who have less thannine hours in fall or spring or lessthan 6 hours in the summer tocomplete the degree, may enroll inDegree Candidacy.

Enrollment in Degree Candidacyrequires the approval of theGraduate School. Once a student isadmitted to candidacy, enrollment inDegree Candidacy status must becontinuously maintained year round(i.e. Fall, Spring, and Summer) untilthe degree is awarded. The onlyexception to this policy ofcontinuous enrollment is if the

Graduate Dean has granted thestudent a formal leave of absence.

Once a student enrolls in DegreeCandidacy, the Registrar willautomatically enroll the student inDegree Candidacy until the studentapplies to graduate. Failure to paythe candidacy fee will be cause tocancel a student's DegreeCandidacy. In order to restoreDegree Candidacy, the studentmust receive approval of his/herdepartment Chair and that of theGraduate Dean. To re-establishDegree Candidacy, the student willbe required to pay the candidacyfee for each semester during whichcandidacy was voided and/or notmaintained.

Microfilming and Copyrighting The University of Louisville, byaction of its graduate faculty,requires that all theses anddissertations be microfilmed.Copyrighting the paper is anoptional choice for its author.Candidates for advanced degreesthat require theses or dissertationsmust submit agreements formicrofilming and copyrightapplications on the appropriateforms supplied by the GraduateSchool Office. A completedapplication, one extra copy of theabstract, and one extra copy of thetitle page must accompany theunbound copies of each dissertationor thesis. The extra copies of theabstract and title page are used byUniversity Microfilms in itsabstracting journals. A limitation of350 words is set on the abstracts fordoctoral dissertations and 150words for theses for master's orspecialist's degrees.

Application for Degree Degrees are awarded in August,December, and May. Candidateswho expect to receive degrees on aparticular award date must submittheir completed application fordegree to the Office of the GraduateSchool on or before the datesspecified in the University calendar(see Schedule of Courses).

Transfer of CreditEarned graduate credit may betransferred from accreditedinstitutions that offer advanceddegrees. The maximum number ofsemester hours transferable, uponrequest, is 6. Up to 6 additionalhours may be requested, in amaster's program, provided thatthese additional hours are not creditearned by extension, and providedalso that the residency requirementof 24 semester hours is maintainedby the addition of University ofLouisville credits to the totalprogram.

In unusual circumstances, a lesserresidency credit requirement maybe considered by the GraduateCouncil. Requests for suchexceptions must be supported bythe major department and theprogram adviser. In no case will amaster's degree be awarded to acandidate who has completed fewerthan 18 semester hours at theUniversity of Louisville. Finalapproval rests with the GraduateCouncil.

Credit earned more than six yearsprior to the student's application tothe Graduate School of theUniversity of Louisville will notnormally be considered for transfer;however, the Graduate Council andthe Dean may make an exceptionupon the recommendation of thestudent's department.

The course work being consideredfor transfer must have been takenwhile the student was enrolled in anaccredited graduate or professionalschool and must be evaluated fortransfer by the head of thedepartment in which the student isseeking additional graduate work.Six hours may be transferred frompreviously earned master's degreestoward a second master's degree,subject to the approval of thesecond degree program. Hoursearned toward a culminatingexperience such as a thesis,practicum, or internship shall not betransferable to the second master'sdegree. Only courses in which thestudent earned grades of "B" orbetter will be considered fortransfer. Hours and quality pointsearned at other institutions are notincluded in the calculation of astudent's GPA.

Courses in which grades of "P"were earned must have theapproval of the Graduate Dean inorder to be transferred. In case ofquestion regarding thetransferability of course work, theGraduate Council is empowered todecide.

Transfers of credit from constituentschools and colleges of theUniversity of Louisville are notsubject to the above limitations ontransfers but requires therecommendation of the student'sdepartment and the approva

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