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Duluth Catalog 2009-2010

Graduate School

Associate Vice Chancellor: Timothy B. Holst
431 Darland Administration Building, 218-726-7523

(For up-to-date graduate faculty listings see www.grad.umn.edu/faculty_rosters/step1.asp.)

The University of Minnesota Duluth awards the doctor of education (Ed.D.), its highest professional degree, in teaching and learning. The Ed.D. recognizes satisfactory academic preparation and demonstrated competence for professional activity in that field. Standards and procedures for admission, and expectations for scholastic performance, are comparable to those for the doctor of philosophy degree (Ph.D.) offered at the Twin Cities campus. Rules and procedures governing examinations, candidacy, time limits, appointment of committees, and the thesis for the Ph.D. apply in general to the Ed.D.

For specific information about requirements and procedures for the Ed.D. in teaching and learning at UMD, please see www.d.umn.edu/grad/edd or contact the Graduate School’s UMD office, 431 Darland Administration Building, 1049 University Drive, Duluth, MN 55812 (218-726-7523; grad@d.umn.edu).

The UMD Graduate School also awards the master of fine arts in art (emphasis in graphic design); master of arts in communication sciences and disorders, criminology and English (emphases in literary studies, English studies, and publishing and print culture); master of science in applied and computational mathematics, chemistry, computer science, geological sciences, integrated biosciences, and physics; master of business admin-istration; master of science in electrical and computer engineering; master of science in engineering management; master of liberal studies; master of music; and master of social work.

All-University master of science and doctor of philosophy programs in toxicology and water resources science are offered jointly with the Twin Cities campus. In addition, several graduate programs operate at UMD under the aegis of graduate programs on the Twin Cities campus. Cooperative programs offered at both the master’s and doctoral levels include biochemistry, molecular biology, and biophysics; microbiology, immunology, and cancer biology; pharmacology; and cellular and integrative physiology.

Professional Development

Applicants who wish to enroll in a field in the Graduate School but are not interested in a graduate degree may apply for admission for professional development courses. These applicants must complete the usual application materials and meet existing deadlines and admission standards. Because some major fields restrict admission to those planning on pursuing an advanced degree, applicants are advised to consult with the director of graduate studies in their proposed major field before completing application materials.

Visiting Graduate Students

Students who have registered within the previous two years in a graduate degree program at another recognized U.S. graduate school and who wish to enroll for a summer session or a single semester in the Graduate School of the University of Minnesota in order to earn credits to apply toward their degree program may be admitted as visiting graduate students. Visiting graduate status may not be granted for more than one semester or one summer term. Students seeking visiting graduate status should request and complete the Visiting Application available from the UMD Graduate School Office, 431 Darland Administration Building, University of Minnesota Duluth, Duluth, MN 55812. This form must be approved by the Graduate School before registering for classes.

Academic Staff

University of Minnesota staff members who hold academic appointments above the rank of instructor or research fellow are normally not permitted to complete a graduate degree at the University. Those who wish to register for courses and transfer them elsewhere may apply for admission for professional development courses.

Two Degrees

Students may have a maximum of eight semester credits in common between two Plan A master’s degrees, two Plan B master’s degrees, or a Plan A and Plan B master’s degree.

Termination of Graduate Student Status

When performance is unsatisfactory in terms of grades or normal progress standards, as established and promulgated by the graduate faculty in the major field, graduate student status may be terminated. All guidelines stated in this catalog represent minimal requirements, and each program is free to set more specific terms by which progress is measured for purposes of continuation. Notice of termination is made in writing.

Attendance at Commencement

Subject to satisfying participation requirements, attendance at commencement is voluntary. However, all candidates are individually recognized at the ceremony and must inform the Graduate School whether or not they will attend. The policy governing commencement ceremony participation is attached to the Application for Degree available in the UMD Graduate Office, 431 Darland Administration Building.

Sexual Harassment

See the Policies and Procedures section of this catalog for information on sexual harassment.

Program Statements

A synopsis of information concerning each major and minor field follows. Further details are available from the director of graduate studies in each school or department. Courses in each area are listed in Course Descriptions under the appropriate department headings.

General information concerning graduate work on the Duluth campus may be obtained from the UMD Graduate School Office, 431 Darland Administration Building, University of Minnesota Duluth, Duluth, MN 55812 (www.d.umn.edu/grad/). The University of Minnesota Graduate School Catalog may be requested by writing to the Graduate School, University of Minnesota, 316 Johnston Hall, 101 Pleasant Street S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455. The zip code of the recipient is required for mailing catalogs. The catalog is also available online at www.catalogs.umn.edu.