| GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS |
| MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY |
Harold Reed, Coordinator
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MISSION
The Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences supports the liberal arts mission of Georgia College & State University by provoking critical thinking in a wide variety of biological sub- disciplines. Departmental programs are designed to produce graduates with an appreciation for the following areas: thinking skills; awareness of the role of science in society; and knowledge acquisition. The development of critical thinking skills is a significant part of modern education, and the scientific method is central to this philosophy. All candidates for the MS in Biology should have a thorough understanding of the scientific process. As students develop an appreciation for the scientific method they should also acquire skills in the following areas: familiarity with modern scientific instrumentation; an appreciation for sound experimental design; competence in the analysis and interpretation of scientific data and literature; and proficiency in both oral and written communication. Access to knowledge and the ability to interpret information correctly will be increasingly important for individual and social progress in the twenty-first century. Biologists should be aware of the impact science will have in modern society. Master's students should be familiar with content in the subdivisions of biology: cellular and molecular biology; organismal biology; and evolution/ecology. Competence in all three areas will allow them to view problems from multiple perspectives and make more informed choices within a preferred specialization.
REGULAR ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The following admission standards are required for regular admission to the Master of Science program in Biology:
The completed application, including all supporting papers, should be filed with the Office of Enrollment Services no later than three weeks prior to the beginning of the semester in which the applicant proposes to begin the graduate program. Applicants will be given a prompt decision upon the receipt of the necessary materials and the program may be initiated in any semester. The Office of Enrollment Services upon the recommendation of the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences processes admission to regular standing that includes admission to candidacy. Prospective applicants should consult in person or by mail the Graduate Coordinator prior to filing an application.
PROVISIONAL ADMISSION EXIT REQUIREMENTS
EXIT FROM PROVISIONAL ADMISSION
Students will exit provisional admission status and achieve regular admission status upon completion of 12 semester hours of graduate courses in the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, selected by the Graduate Coordinator, with no grade below a B. Receipt of a grade less than B within any of these 12 semester hours of regular course work will result in dismissal from the program. The Graduate Coordinator must approve these courses, prior to registration.
CONDITIONAL ADMISSION
Applicants who apply too late for full consideration for admission and/or have not submitted all required documents for evaluation may be assigned conditional admission status. While in this status a student may register for one semester only, by completing a Georgia College & State University Conditional Registration Agreement for Graduate Students; this form requires the signatures of both the student and the graduate coordinator. Any student who registers under this agreement must be admitted to either regular or provisional status by the end of the first semester of enrollment to continue taking courses in the degree program.
Students may take no more than 12 semester hours of course work in conditional and provisional status combined.
PROGRAM OF STUDY
The Master of Science degree in Biology is a general degree consisting of 36 semester hours of graduate work. There are several areas of concentration that the student can pursue. However, any area of concentration must be undertaken within one of the two options available. These are the thesis and non-thesis options. All graduate students (thesis and non-thesis) must successfully complete at least one course each in physiology, ecology, and evolution before receiving a Master's Degree. The courses may be taken at either the undergraduate or graduate level. A Program of Study form must be completed within one week of registration for classes.
THESIS OPTION
Course Work, 30 semester hours
Course work for the thesis option will be determined in consultation with the student's Graduate Advisement Committee. Remedial undergraduate course work in biology may be required in addition to graduate-level course work. The Graduate Advisement Committee will determine remedial work.
| BIOL 5020 Classical Experiments in Biology (3 hours) BIOL 5110 Animal Development (4 hours) BIOL 5120 Endocrinology (4 hours) BIOL 5130 General Pharmacology (3 hours) BIOL 5140 Histology (4 hours) BIOL 5150 Immunology (3 hours) BIOL 5160 Medical Microbiology (5 hours) BIOL 5170 Microbiological Techniques (4 hours) BIOL 5180 Microbiology (4 hours) BIOL 5190 Molecular Genetics (4 hours) BIOL 5210 Plant Physiology (4 hours) BIOL 5220 Plant Tissue Culture (4 hours) BIOL 5230 Techniques in Biotechnology (4 hours) BIOL 5240 Neurophysiology (3 hours) BIOL 5410 Biological Systematics (4 hours) BIOL 5420 Clinical Parasitology (3 hours) BIOL 5430 Coleopteran Biology (3 hours) BIOL 5440 Comparative Animal Physiology (4 hours) BIOL 5450 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (4 hours) BIOL 5460 General Entomology (4 hours) BIOL 5470 Herpetology (4 hours) BIOL 5480 Ichthyology (4 hours) BIOL 5490 Neuroanatomy (3 hours) BIOL 5510 Invertebrate Zoology I (3 hours) BIOL 5520 Invertebrate Zoology II (3 hours) BIOL 5530 Mammalogy (4 hours) BIOL 5540 Ornithology (4 hours) BIOL 5560 Plant Pathology (4 hours) BIOL 5570 Special Topics in Plant Science (2 hours) BIOL 5580 Morphology and Anatomy of Plants (4 hours) BIOL 5590 Vertebrate Biomechanics (3 hours) BIOL 5610 Vertebrate Zoology (4 hours) BIOL 5710 Biogeography (4 hours) BIOL 5720 Community Analysis (4 hours) BIOL 5730 Comparative Animal Behavior (3 hours) BIOL 5740 Environmental Conservation (3 hours) BIOL 5750 Environmental Microbiology (4 hours) BIOL 5760 Field Botany (4 hours) BIOL 5770 Field Ornithology (4 hours) BIOL 5780 Freshwater Biology (4 hours) BIOL 5790 Limnology (4 hours) BIOL 5810 Population Biology (4 hours) BIOL 5820 Topics in Avian Evolution (3 hours) BIOL 5830 Sociobiology (3 hours) BIOL 5840 Topics in Horticulture (3 hours) BIOL 5850 Vertebrate Evolution (4 hours) BIOL 5860 Vertebrate Field Techniques (4 hours) BIOL 5870 Wildlife Management (4 hours) BIOL 5950 Special Topics (Var. 1-4 hours) BIOL 6000 Introduction to Scientific Research (3 hours) BIOL 6090 Behavioral Neuroscience (4 hours) BIOL 6100 Psychopharmacology (4 hours) BIOL 6110 Advanced Plant Physiology (5 hours) BIOL 6150 Neurobiology of Learning & Memory (4 hours) BIOL 6210 Selected Topics in Vertebrate Physiology (4 hours) BIOL 6700 Evolutionary Mechanisms (3 hours) BIOL 6810 Community and Ecosystem Modeling (3 hours) BIOL 6820 Population Ecology (3 hours) BIOL 6940 Independent Study (Var. 1-4 hours) BIOL 6960 Internship (Var. 1-4 hours) |
Thesis Research (BIOL 6970), 6 semester hours
Thesis
Students must successfully complete a thesis research project that will be supervised by the student's Graduate Committee. Style and format used will follow the current Georgia College & State University Style Guide for thesis preparation and the American Institute of Biological Science Style Manual. The thesis format should contain the following: 1. General introduction to the thesis that is composed primarily for the benefit of the faculty (this section is optional and may be excluded at the discretion of the major professor); 2. Literature review; 3. A section or sections presented in a publishable format (as determined by the major professor); and 4. Literature cited. The Dean of the Graduate School must approve the thesis. Upon successful completion of the oral defense the student will submit the required, signed copies, of the thesis to the library with payment for binding.
Oral Defense
The oral defense consists of an oral presentation of the thesis research and results as well as a defense of the thesis and an oral examination on general knowledge in the field of biology. The student's Graduate Committee and the members of the Department will administer this examination. The Graduate Committee shall consist of at least three members of the Graduate Faculty of Georgia College & State University, approved by the Graduate Coordinator and the Department Chairperson. The examination will be administered two or more weeks after the committee receives copies of the thesis. Passing of the defense will be determined by a favorable simple majority vote of the committee members. A failure must be redefended not sooner than the following semester and not later than one calendar year after the failure. There will be no third defense possible.
Total Degree Hours, Thesis Option, 36 semester hours
Introduction to Scientific Research (BIOL 6000) 3 semester hours
Independent Study (BIOL 6940) 3 semester hours
The student will write a library research paper on a topic selected in consultation with the members of the Graduate Advisement Committee. This paper will be organized to conform to the standards of the GCSU research journal. This paper will be submitted and defended not less than two weeks from the time of submission at a time agreeable to the members of the committee.
Course Work (see list under thesis option) 30 semester hours
Course work for the non-thesis option will be determined in consultation with the student's Graduate Advisement Committee. The Graduate Advisement Committee shall consist of at least three members, approved by the Graduate Coordinator and the Department Chairperson. Remedial undergraduate course work in biology may be required in addition to graduate-level course work. The Graduate Advisement Committee will determine the need for remedial work.
Final Defense
The defense shall consist of an oral presentation of the independent study research paper, a defense of the ideas and concepts presented within the paper, and an examination of the student's knowledge of the field of biology. Passing of the defense will be determined by a favorable simple majority vote of the members of the graduate faculty of the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences in attendance. A failure must be redefended not sooner than the following semester and not later than one calendar year after the failure. There will be no third defense possible.
Total Degree Hours, Non-Thesis Option, 36 semester hours
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The concentration in Neuroscience is a multi-disciplinary curriculum developed by the Departments of Psychology and Biological and Environmental Sciences. The concentration may be attained while completing degree requirements for the Master of Science degree in either discipline. A minimum of 15 hours must have been selected from the following list of courses: BIOL/PSYC 5240, BIOL/PSYC 5490, BIOL 5120 (Endocrinology), PSYC/BIOL 6090, PSYC/BIOL 6100, PSYC/BIOL 6150. The student must have completed at least one course taught primarily in the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences. Grades of B or better must be earned in all courses listed in the concentration. Finally, the student must complete a master's thesis in the general area of behavioral neuroscience. The Association of Departments and Programs in Neuroscience recognize the Neuroscience concentration offered by Georgia College & State University, and students will receive recognition for having successfully completed the program on their official transcripts.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Prospective students desiring further information may contact the Graduate Coordinator, Department of Biology, GCSU, Campus Box 081, Milledgeville GA 31061. Or visit the departments web page [ /acad_affairs/grad_school/msbio.html ]
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| MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY |
David M. Compton, Coordinator
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MISSION
The Department of Psychology offers graduate instruction leading to the Master of Science degree in Psychology. The degree may be obtained by completing 36 hours of required course work, a thesis or internship, and elective courses selected by the student after consultation with the major professor or Graduate Coordinator.
All requirements for the M.S. in Psychology must be completed within four years after beginning graduate study.
Course work and laboratory experiences are available in theoretical, experimental, applied psychology, and behavioral neuroscience. By emphasizing applied course work, the student can acquire the knowledge and theoretical bases associated with the provision of psycho-logical services under the supervision of a licensed doctoral-level psychologist. Typical employment areas include professional counseling, mental health, rehabilitation, corrections, psychometry, and social and developmental services. Courses in theoretical, experimental, and behavioral neuroscience emphasize the basic principles and methods of psychology as an empirical science. Students with doctoral-level aspirations often select these courses and experiences to improve their probability of acceptance into a doctoral program elsewhere. If it is consistent with the career goals of the student, a strong emphasis is placed on active involvement in scholarly research (See below, Thesis). For information about the current research interests of the faculty, please contact the Department or visit the Department's web page, [ /acad_affairs/coll_artsci/psy/ ].
With the exception of required courses, in order best to achieve their individual goals, students are free to choose from among the various courses in both areas of emphasis. Thus, consistent with the diverse goals of the students, the Department of Psychology considers a broad foundation based on a wide variety of fundamental psychological principles and the methodologies of science as the best plan of action.
Courses available to non-degree, provisional, and conditional students are limited to:
REGULAR ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants for admission to the program leading to the Master of Science degree in Psychology must meet these minimum requirements:
Submit letters of recommendation from three professional individuals who can provide insights about the student's scholarly activities, work history, and career goals.
Admission is processed by the Office of Enrollment Services upon recommendation of the Department of Psychology. It is important that all application materials, including official transcripts that list all college-level and graduate-level courses previously taken and all other supporting papers, be received no later than one month prior to the date a semester begins. Applications will usually be processed within 15 days of the deadline date, and the applicant will be informed of the action taken. Applications received later than 4 weeks prior to registration for a semester will not be considered for that semester. If an admitted student should not enroll or should withdraw after enrollment, a new application for admission is necessary should the student desire to return to the program. There is a limit to the number of persons who can be accepted. Potential students must apply for admission at least one month prior to the beginning of the semester. Once the program slots are filled, new students will only be accepted on a space-available basis.
PROVISIONAL ADMISSION
Provisional status is reserved for students who lack one of three courses required for regular admission status or who have a GRE Advanced Psychology score below 500 and are therefore enrolling in PSYC 1101 General Psychology (3 hours), PSYC 3000 Statistics(3 hours), and/or PSYC 3010 Research Methods (3 hours) for remediation. All students must meet the minimal GRE verbal, quantitative, and analytical subtest scores and the undergraduate GPA requirements. Provisional status is exited by achieving at least a B in PSYC 1101, PSYC 3000, and PSYC 3010 or their equivalents.
CONDITIONAL ADMISSION
Applicants who apply too late for full consideration for admission and/or have not submitted all required documents for evaluation may be assigned conditional admission status on a space availability basis. While in this status, a student may register for one semester only by completing a Georgia College & State University Conditional Registration Agreement for Graduate Students. This form requires the signatures of both the student and the Graduate Coordinator. Any student who registers under this agree-ment must be admitted either to regular or provisional status by the end of the first semester of enrollment to continue taking courses in the degree program.
Students may take no more than one semester of course work in conditional or provisional status combined.
ADVISEMENT
The student should, by the end of the eighteenth hour of course work, request a major professor who will be responsible for supervising the thesis, approving the program of graduate study, serving as chairperson of the comprehensive examination committee, and advising about progress toward the degree and career plans. Faculty members have limits on the number of students they can supervise. Students are encouraged to select a major professor early in the course of their education.
STEPS IN COMPLETING THE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM
FACILITIES
In addition to its classrooms and offices in the Arts & Sciences Building, the Department of Psychology has three research and teaching laboratory suites. One suite is used for psychophysiology and behavioral medicine. This included a Faraday chamber, a large control room, and several smaller cubicles. Another suite is used for social, developmental, and psychological assessment. This also consists of a control room and several smaller rooms. One suite is for animal research. This area contains two small animal colonies, two surgery rooms, rooms for animal behavior research, a histological laboratory, and a general-purpose workroom. Central State Hospital is a few miles from the campus and provides opportunities for practicum and internship experiences, work experiences, and volunteer work. Several agencies of the Georgia Department of Corrections, Department of Human Resources, and Department of Youth Services are also located in the Milledgeville area.
CAREER INFORMATION
Students completing the MS in Psychology have assumed jobs as behavior specialists, mental health counselors, substance abuse counselors, social welfare workers, college and university professors, psychometricians, etc. Many graduates have gone on to pursue Ph.D., Psy.D., and M.D. degrees. Further career information is available in the office of the Department of Psychology.
PROGRAM OF STUDY
Required Courses, 12 semester hours
| PSYC 6002 The Principles of Statistics & Research Design (3 hours) in Psychology. This course must be completed with a grade of B or better by the end of the second semester of enrollment. PSYC 6010 Scientific & Professional Ethics (3 hours) PSYC 6960; 6970 Internship and/or Thesis (6 hours) |
Elective Courses, 24 semester hours
| PSYC 5051 Sensation and Perception (3 hours) PSYC 5020 Learning, Motivation & Memory (3 hours) PSYC 5065 Clinical Neuroscience BIOL/PSYC 5240 Neurophysiology (3 hours) BIOL/PSYC 5490 Neuroanatomy (3 hours) PSYC 6000 Fundamentals of Design & Analysis (3 hours) PSYC 6020 Psychopathology (3 hours) PSYC 6030 Advanced Developmental Psychology (3 hours) PSYC 6040 Survey of Gerontology (3 hours) PSYC 6050 Advanced Social Psychology (3 hours) PSYC 6070 Behavioral Analysis & Management (3 hours) PSYC 6080 History & Systems of Psychology (3 hours) PSYC/BIOL 6090 Behavioral Neuroscience (4 hours) PSYC/BIOL 6100 Psychopharmacology (4 hours) PSYC 6110 Cognitive Neuroscience (4 hours) PSYC 6120 Advanced Psychometrics (4 hours) PSYC 6130 Group Leadership (3 hours) PSYC 6150 Neurobiology of Learning & Memory (3 hours) PSYC 6950 Advanced Topics Seminar (3 hours) |
Total Degree Hours, 36 semester hours
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In consultation with the graduate coordinator or major professor, each student must propose an integrated program of study that meets all departmental requirements and provides a clear focus that can be met by the program. This program of study will include the courses listed as electives. If consistent with the student's career or educational goals, the student may also choose a limited number of relevant courses from the various graduate programs at Georgia College & State University. These courses should be at the 5000 level or above. The total number of semester credit hours outside the psychology department that can be applied to the Masters degree in psychology is eight (8) semester credits. All programs of study must be approved by the graduate coordinator.
Internship PSYC 6960 (6 - 15 hours)
Prerequisites: Permission of the Department Coordinator of Internship Education, and the agency supervisor of the Internship site, a B or better in PSYC 6002 Advanced Statistics & Research Design (3 hours), PSYC 6010 Scientific and Professional Ethics (3 hours), and PSYC 6120 Advanced Psychometrics (4 hours). The internship may be used in lieu of a Thesis as one of the required graduate classes.
Internships can be one of the most influential experiences in a graduate student's career. It is an opportunity to combine classroom theory with clinical exposure. Our students can customize their own experiential learning challenges based upon the many internship sites that are available. Psychology majors begin their Internship experience with a meeting with the Psychology Department Coordinator of Internship Education to ensure that the following criterion is met: cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; course prerequisites are completed; liability insurance is obtained and; all necessary paperwork is completed at the Career Center. Liability insurance can be purchased at a minimum cost by student members of the American Psychological Association. Interested students are typically interviewed by the Internship Site Coordinator before they are approved for site placement. The Site Coordinator must complete an acceptable assessment of the Intern's progress at the midterm and end of the scheduled internship period for academic credit. Students may register for 6 to 15 semester hours with each credit hour equal to 40 hours of internship work experience. Grades are based on Pass/Fail and no letter grade will be assigned.
Thesis PSYC 6970 (6 hours)
Prerequisites: PSYC 6002 Advanced Statistics & Research Design (3 hours), PSYC 6010 Scientific & Professional Ethics (3 hours), and 18 hours of approved course work. If it is consistent with the career goals of the student, a strong emphasis is placed on an active involvement in scholarly research. Typically, research experiences begin with an apprenticeship with a faculty member and proceed to a student-initiated research project culminating in the master's thesis.
The thesis is an individual investigation in which the student presents an original research idea, surveys the literature, formulates a specific research problem statement, designs the research methodology, collects and analyzes the data, interprets the results, and submits the results in a comprehensive written report. The student's major professor ordinarily will be the supervisor in the project. The thesis described above is considered an essential experience for students who contemplate doctoral level work in Psychology. For students conducting Master's Thesis projects, a complete prospectus must be submitted to the Major and Reading Professors prior to completing 24 hours of graduate course work. Under certain conditions agreed to by the adviser, the student may submit a petition to do a nonempirical thesis for a maximum of 3 hours credit, rather than the thesis described in the first sentence above, which requires a minimum of 6 hours credit. Copies of the final thesis, approved by the faculty supervisor and the reading professor, must be given to both the faculty supervisor and the reading professor no later than two weeks before the date of the final oral examination. Except where specified by the Department's Thesis Style Guide, format of the thesis will be in conformity with the latest available edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. The Thesis Style Guide is available in the Psychology Department office. The thesis must be presented orally and successfully defended prior to graduation. The thesis committee will vote to determine whether the pre-sentation and defense as well as the written product are worthy of a pass or fail. A second defense will be scheduled in the event of a failure. In the event of a second failure, the thesis credits acquired thus far will be graded as unsatisfactory, and the student will have to accomplish another project. The student must submit at least five quality copies of the thesis to the library for binding. The original unbound version is stored in the library vault. The other copies are bound for library circulation, the Department of Psychology, the major professor, and the student. The student will be charged a binding fee. Hours of thesis beyond the 6-hour minimum (or, in the case of a nonempirical thesis, the 3-hour maximum) required for the degree may be individually arranged with the faculty supervisor. The final oral examination must be scheduled at least two weeks prior to final examinations, and the final approved copy of the written thesis must be delivered to the Dean of the Gradu-ate School for review at least one week before final exams. Thesis defenses may not be scheduled during the summer.
NEUROSCIENCE CONCENTRATION
The neuroscience concentration is a multi-disciplinary curriculum sponsored by the Departments of Psychology and Biological and Environmental Sciences. The neuroscience concentration is recognized by the Association of Departments and Programs in Neuroscience. The concentration may be attained while completing degree requirements for the M.S. in one of the sciences. The purpose of the concentration in neuroscience is to provide students with a solid background in behavioral and neural biology while increasing their participation as active researchers in these areas. A minimum grade point average of at least 3.0 must be earned in the courses used to create the concentration.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Inquiries concerning admission to graduate work in the University and to the program leading to the MS in Psychology should be sent to the Office of Enrollment Services.
Inquiries concerning (1) the nature of the program and the availability of given courses, and (2) graduate assistantships which may be available in the department should be sent to the Coordinator of the Graduate Program, Department of Psychology, CBX090, GCSU, Milledgeville, GA 31061; telephone (478) 445-4574.
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| MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ADMINISTRATION - LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT |
Glenn C. Easterly, Coordinator
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MISSION
The Master of Science in Administration in Logistics Management is intended for persons in the government sector and private industry with career fields related to logistics. As the logistics function spreads to the private sector, this program will enroll more students with career fields in business and industry. The program blends academic courses in Logistics with academic courses in Management for people who find themselves involved with the managerial or administrative side of the logistics function.
The total program in the Master of Science in Administration in Logistics Management consists of 36 semester hours of academic course work divided into three parts. Part one is 15 semester hours of logistics. Part two is 15 semester hours of management-related courses. Part three includes 6 semester hours of logistics electives, which may be composed of a formal research project.
The MSA in Logistics Management is offered at the Georgia College & State University Logistics Education Center located on Robins Air Force Base. For more information about this program contact the Graduate Coordinator.
REGULAR ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Admission to this degree program is limited to holders of the baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution. The candidate's performance in the undergraduate degree program of study will be given primary consideration. A score of 30 or higher on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) will be used to evaluate each candidate for admission. Other graduate admission exams will be used in place of the MAT when appropriate. These exams include the GRE, GMAT, and LSAT. Consideration will be given to relevant work experience and leadership if appropriate.
The completed application and all supporting documents should be received by Graduate Admissions in the Office of Enrollment Services prior to registration for course work. Applicants may enter any semester. Admission is granted after evaluation of all materials supplied with the application.
PROVISIONAL ADMISSION
Students who have submitted all requirements for admission but do not meet minimum standards for regular admission may be placed in the provisional admission status by the Graduate Coordinator.
Students on provisional admission who complete 9-12 semester hours of graduate courses at GCSU with no grade less than a B may be admitted to regular status without having to make the required test score. Courses taken under provisional status with satisfactory grades will be counted as part of the regular degree program. Earning a final course grade less than B while in provisional status will cause the student to be dismissed from the program. All courses taken in provisional status must be approved by the Graduate Coordinator.
CONDITIONAL ADMISSION
Applicants who apply too late for full consideration for admission and/or have not submitted all required documents for evaluation may be assigned conditional admission status. While in this status a student may register for one semester only, by completing a GCSU Conditional Registration Agreement for Graduate Students. This form requires the signatures of both the student and the Graduate Coordinator. Any student who registers under this agreement must be admitted to either regular or provisional status by the end of the first semester of enrollment to continue taking courses in the degree program.
NOTE: Students may take no more than 12 semester hours of course work in conditional and provisional status combined.
PROGRAM OF STUDY
The Master of Science in Administration in Logistics Management degree achieves its maximum effectiveness through a flexible approach in designing each student's program of study.
I. LOGISTICS 15, semester hours
Courses are selected among all 5000-6000 level graduate courses in Logistics (LOGS) depending upon the student's undergraduate background and job-related experiences. Students with an undergraduate degree in Logistics must take only courses on the 6000 level.
II. MANAGEMENT, 15 semester hours
Courses are selected among all 5000-6000 level graduate courses in business and public administration depending upon the student's undergraduate background and job-related experiences. The student may select up to three courses (9 hours) from the following Logistics courses if they are not used in Areas I and III
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LOGS 5306 Logistics Management LOGS 6647 Logistics Policy and Management LOGS 6653 International Trade and Logistics Environment LOGS 6650 Purchasing and Materials Management LOGS 6652 Commercial Government Contract Law |
Electives in Logistics to be selected by the student. The student may elect to develop a 3 or 6 hour Research Project as an alternative to completing additional classroom courses.
Total Degree Hours, 36 semester hours
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DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
The MSA in Logistics Management candidate must meet the normal university requirements for graduation.
FURTHER INFORMATION
For information contact: Graduate Coordinator, Georgia College & State University, Logistics Education Center, 620 Ninth St Suite 113, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia 31098, or telephone at 478-327-7376 (fax: 478-926-2468), or email geasterl@gcsu.edu.
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| MASTER OF SCIENCE IN LOGISTICS SYSTEMS |
Glenn C. Easterly, Coordinator
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MISSION
The Master of Science in Logistics Systems is intended for persons in the government sector as well as persons in the private sector with career fields related to the more technical aspects of logistics. The program includes all areas of the logistics function with a program design that is technical in nature.
The total program in the Master of Science in Logistics Systems consists of 36 semester hours of academic course work in logistics divided into four parts. The first part is 6 semester hours of 5000-level graduate course work in Logistics (LOGS) for students who have no academic background in the field. Courses may be waived depending on a student's undergraduate background. The second part is 12 semester hours of 6000-level required courses. The third part includes 12 semester hours of Logistics electives. The last part includes 6 semester hours of Logistics electives or a research project option.
The MS in Logistics Systems is offered at the Robins Air Force Base Logistics Education Center. For more information about this program contact the Graduate Coordinator.
REGULAR ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Admission to this degree program is limited to holders of the baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution. The candidate's performance in the undergraduate degree program of study will be given primary consideration. A score of 30 or higher on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) will be used to evaluate each candidate for admission. Other graduate admission exams will be used in place of the MAT when appropriate. The exams include the GRE, GMAT, and LSAT. Consideration will be given to relevant work experience and leadership if appropriate.
The completed application and all supporting documents should be received by Graduate Admissions in the Office of Enrollment Services prior to registration for course work. Applicants may enter any semester. Admission is granted after evaluation of all materials supplied with the application.
PROVISIONAL ADMISSION
Students who have submitted all requirements for admission but do not meet the minimum standards for regular admission may be placed in the Provisional admission status by the Graduate Coordinator.
Students on provisional admission who complete 9-12 semester hours of graduate courses at GCSU with no grade less than a B may be admitted to regular status without having to make the required test score. Courses taken under provisional status with satisfactory grades will be counted as part of the regular degree program. Earning a final course grade less than B while in provisional status will cause one to be dismissed from the program. All courses taken in provisional status must be approved by the Graduate Coordinator.
CONDITIONAL ADMISSION
Applicants who apply too late for full consideration for admission and/or have not submitted all required documents for evaluation may be assigned conditional admission status. While in this status a student may register for one semester only, by completing a GCSU Conditional Registration Agreement for Graduate Students. This form requires the signatures of both the student and the Graduate Coordinator. Any student who registers under this agreement must be admitted to either regular or provisional status by the end of the first semester of enrollment to continue taking courses in the degree program.
NOTE: Students may take no more than 12 semester hours of course work in conditional and provisional status combined.
PROGRAM OF STUDY
I. BASIC LOGISTICS CURRICULUM, 0-6 semester hours
Select two of the following with the concurrence of the coordinator. Courses may be waived depending on student's undergraduate background.
| LOGS | 5301 | Systems Engineering and Analysis | ||
| LOGS | 5302 | Logistics Engineering | ||
| LOGS | 5307 | Reliability and Maintainability | ||
| II. | ADVANCED LOGISTICS CURRICULUM, 12 semester hours | |||
| LOGS | 6633 | Advanced Logistics Engineering | ||
| LOGS | 6634 | Advanced Logistics Support Analysis | ||
| LOGS | 6643 | Advanced Production Planning and Control | ||
| LOGS | 6647 | Logistics Policy and Management | ||
| LOGS | 6650 | Purchasing and Materials Management | ||
| LOGS | 6653 | International Trade and Logistics Environment | ||
| III. | LOGISTICS ELECTIVES , 12 semester hours | |||
Select from all 5000 and 6000-level Logistics courses not used in any other area. Students with an undergraduate degree in Logistics Systems must select only 6000-level courses.
IV. LOGISTICS ELECTIVES OR RESEARCH PROJECT OPTION, 6 semester hours
Select from all 5000 and 6000-level Logistics courses not used in any other area. Students with an undergraduate degree in Logistics Systems must select only 6000-level courses. The student may elect to develop a 3 or 6 hour research project as an alternative to completing additional classroom courses.
Total Degree Hours, 30-36 semester hours
[ Refer to the Course Description Section of this catalog for courses and course descriptions. ]
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
The MS in Logistics Systems candidate must meet the normal university requirements for graduation.
FURTHER INFORMATION
For information, contact: Graduate Coordinator, Georgia College & State University, Logistics Education Center, 620 Ninth St Suite 113, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia 31098-2232, or telephone at 478-327-7376 (fax: 478-926-2468) or email geasterl@gcsu.edu.
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