Calendar 2005-2006 - The University of Akron
Calendar 2005-2006 - The University of Akron
Calendar 2005-2006 - The University of Akron
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8 <strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Akron</strong> <strong>2005</strong>-<strong>2006</strong><br />
Academics<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Akron</strong> <strong>of</strong>fers comprehensive programs <strong>of</strong> instruction leading to<br />
the associate (two-year), bachelor’s (four-year), master’s (graduate), and doctoral<br />
(graduate or pr<strong>of</strong>essional) degrees. A student may study in the College <strong>of</strong><br />
Business Administration, Buchtel College <strong>of</strong> Arts and Sciences, Summit College,<br />
College <strong>of</strong> Education, College <strong>of</strong> Engineering, College <strong>of</strong> Fine and Applied Arts,<br />
<strong>University</strong> College, School <strong>of</strong> Law, College <strong>of</strong> Nursing, and College <strong>of</strong> Polymer<br />
Science and Polymer Engineering.<br />
GRADUATE SCHOOL<br />
<strong>The</strong> Graduate School <strong>of</strong>fers advanced study to students who wish further education<br />
beyond the baccalaureate degree with programs leading to the master’s<br />
degree as well as the doctoral degree.<br />
A separate publication detailing admission procedures and individual study<br />
requirements for graduate work is available from the Graduate School.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Graduate Bulletin may be obtained online at http://www.uakron.edu/gradsch.<br />
Graduate School<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Akron</strong><br />
Polsky Building, Room 469<br />
<strong>Akron</strong>, OH 44325-2101<br />
Graduate degree programs are listed below. A dagger (†) indicates programs that<br />
<strong>of</strong>fer doctorates only; an asterisk (*) signifies programs that <strong>of</strong>fer both master’s<br />
and doctoral degrees; the remaining disciplines <strong>of</strong>fer master’s degrees only.<br />
You may contact the Graduate School via e-mail at gradschool@uakron.edu or visit<br />
the World Wide Web site at http://www.uakron.edu/gradsch/ for more information.<br />
Accounting<br />
Accounting - Information Systems<br />
Biology<br />
Biomedical Engineering*<br />
Business Administration<br />
Electronic Business<br />
Entrepreneurship<br />
Finance<br />
Global Sales Management<br />
International Business<br />
International Business for International<br />
Executive<br />
International Finance<br />
Law/MBA Joint Program<br />
Management<br />
Management <strong>of</strong> Technology and<br />
Innovation<br />
Strategic Marketing<br />
Supply Chain Management<br />
Healthcare Management<br />
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering*<br />
Chemistry*<br />
Civil Engineering*<br />
Communication<br />
Computer Science<br />
Counseling Psychology*<br />
Economics<br />
Educational Administration*<br />
Administrative Specialists<br />
(admissions suspended)<br />
Educational Research<br />
Educational Staff Personnel<br />
Administration<br />
Instructional Services<br />
Pupil Personnel Administration<br />
School-Community Relations<br />
Higher Education Administration<br />
Principalship<br />
Superintendent<br />
Educational Foundations<br />
Educational Psychology<br />
Instructional Technology<br />
Research Methodology and Evaluation<br />
Social/Philosophical Foundations<br />
Electrical Engineering*<br />
Elementary Education*<br />
Engineering*<br />
Applied Mathematics *<br />
English<br />
Composition<br />
Creative Writing<br />
Literature<br />
Family and Consumer Sciences<br />
Child and Family Development<br />
Child Life<br />
Clothing, Textiles and Interiors<br />
Food Science (admissions temporarily<br />
suspended)<br />
Geography<br />
Urban Planning<br />
Geology<br />
Earth Science<br />
Engineering Geology<br />
Environmental Geology<br />
Geophysics<br />
Guidance and Counseling*<br />
Classroom Guidance for Teachers<br />
Community Counseling<br />
Counselor Education †<br />
Marriage and Family <strong>The</strong>rapy<br />
School Counseling<br />
History*<br />
Management<br />
Human Resources<br />
Information Systems<br />
Law/MSM-HR Joint Program<br />
Mathematics<br />
Applied Mathematics*<br />
Mechanical Engineering*<br />
Modern Languages<br />
Spanish<br />
Music<br />
Accompanying<br />
Choral<br />
Composition<br />
Education<br />
History /Literature<br />
Music Technology<br />
Performance<br />
<strong>The</strong>ory<br />
Nursing*<br />
Adult/Gerontological Health Nursing<br />
Clinical Nursing Specialist<br />
Adult/Gerontological Health<br />
Nursing Nurse Practitioner<br />
Behavioral Health Nursing Clinical<br />
Nurse Specialist<br />
Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner<br />
Child/Adolescent Health Clinical<br />
Nurse Specialist<br />
Child/Adolescent Health Nurse<br />
Practitioner<br />
Nursing Anesthesia<br />
Nursing Services Administration<br />
Public Health<br />
RN/MSN<br />
Nutrition/Dietetics (admissions temporarily<br />
suspended)<br />
Outdoor Education (admissions temporarily<br />
suspended)<br />
Physical Education<br />
Exercise Physiology and Adult Fitness<br />
Sport Science and Coaching<br />
Physics<br />
Political Science<br />
Applied Politics<br />
Polymer Engineering*<br />
Polymer Science*<br />
Psychology*<br />
Applied Cognitive Aging*<br />
<strong>The</strong> following graduate certificate programs are also available:<br />
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner<br />
Addiction Counseling<br />
(admissions temporarily suspended)<br />
Advanced Certificate in Family Conflict<br />
Advanced Certificate in Global Conflict<br />
Advanced Role Specialization in<br />
Nursing Management and Business<br />
Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner<br />
Applied Politics<br />
Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner<br />
Case Management for<br />
Children and Families<br />
Child/Adolescent Health Nurse<br />
Practitioner<br />
Composition<br />
Divorce Mediation<br />
E-Business<br />
E-Learning<br />
Environmental Engineering<br />
Environmental Studies<br />
Geographic Information Sciences<br />
Geotechnical Engineering<br />
Gerontology<br />
Higher Education<br />
Home-Based Intervention <strong>The</strong>rapy<br />
SCHOOL OF LAW<br />
Counseling*<br />
Industrial/Gerontological*<br />
Industrial/Organizational*<br />
Public Administration and Urban Studies<br />
Law/Public Administration Joint Program<br />
Public Administration<br />
Urban Studies<br />
Urban Studies and Public Affairs*<br />
Secondary Education*<br />
Social Work<br />
Sociology*<br />
Special Education<br />
Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology<br />
Audiology †<br />
Speech-Language Pathology<br />
Statistics<br />
Taxation<br />
Law/Taxation Joint Program<br />
Technical Education<br />
Guidance<br />
Instructional Technology<br />
Teaching<br />
Training<br />
<strong>The</strong>atre Arts<br />
Arts Administration<br />
Human Resource Management<br />
Literature<br />
Management <strong>of</strong> Technology<br />
and Innovation<br />
Motion and Control Specialization<br />
New Media Technologies<br />
Nurse Anesthesia<br />
Nursing Education<br />
Parent and Family Education<br />
Post-Master’s Acute Care<br />
Nurse Practitioner<br />
Post-MSN Behavioral Health<br />
Nurse Practitioner<br />
Post-MSN Child and Adolescent<br />
Health Nurse Practitioner<br />
Post-MSN Adult/Gerontological<br />
Nurse Practitioner<br />
Postsecondary Teaching<br />
Public Affairs<br />
Public Policy<br />
Structural Engineering<br />
Teaching English as a Second Language<br />
Technical and Skills Training<br />
Transportation Engineering<br />
Women’s Studies<br />
<strong>The</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Law provides legal education through day and evening classes<br />
leading to the Juris Doctor degree. An applicant must take the Law School<br />
Admission Test and have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or<br />
university for J.D. admission. No particular course <strong>of</strong> undergraduate study is<br />
required for admission.<br />
A separate publication detailing admission requirements and the procedure for<br />
applying may be obtained by calling (330) 972-7331, or (800) 4-AKRON-U, or by email:<br />
lawadmissions@uakron.edu.<br />
Visit <strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Akron</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Law’s home page on the World Wide Web<br />
at http://www.uakron.edu/law/ for more information.<br />
Or you may write to:<br />
Assistant Dean <strong>of</strong> Admissions and Financial Aid<br />
School <strong>of</strong> Law<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Akron</strong><br />
<strong>Akron</strong>, OH 44325-2901<br />
Law degree programs are listed below:<br />
Juris Doctor<br />
Juris Doctor/Master in Business Administration<br />
Juris Doctor/Master <strong>of</strong> Science in Management - Human Resource Management<br />
Juris Doctor/Master in Taxation<br />
Juris Doctor/Master in Public Administration<br />
Juris Doctor/Master <strong>of</strong> Applied Politics (pending)<br />
LL.M. in Intellectual Property Law
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