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For students whose initial enrollment occurs Fall 2016 - Summer 2017, this Catalog is valid through Summer 2025.

The University reserves the right to cancel or alter any part of this Catalog without notice (subject to the following):

The course offerings and requirements of the University of Memphis are continually under examination andrevision. This Catalog presents the offerings and requirements in effect at the time of publication, but is noguarantee that they will not be changed or revoked. The specific courses or activities constituting the degreerequirements for any programs are subject to state contractual terms and do not constitute a contract between thestudent and the University of Memphis.

The University of Memphis reserves the right to make changes as required in course offerings, curricula, academicpolicies and other rules and regulations affecting students to be effective whenever determined by the institution.These changes will govern current and formerly enrolled students. Enrollment of all students is subject to theseconditions. Any fees, charges or costs, and all academic regulations set forth in this Bulletin are subject to changeat any time, and all courses, programs, and activities described in this Bulletin are subject to cancellation ortermination by the University of Memphis or the Tennessee Board of Regents at any time.

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The University of Memphis provides the opportunity for students to increase their knowledge by providing programsof instruction in the various disciplines and programs through faculty who, in the opinion of the institution, aretrained and qualified for teaching at the college level. However, the acquisition of knowledge by any student iscontingent upon the student's desire and ability to learn and the application of appropriate study techniques to anycourse or program. Thus, the University of Memphis must necessarily limit representation of student preparednessin any field of study to the competency demonstrated at that specific point in time at which appropriate academicmeasurements were taken to certify course or program completion. (TBR 2:04:00:01)

The University of Memphis offers equal educational opportunity to all persons without regard to race, religion, sex,creed, color, national origin or disability. The University does not discriminate on these bases in recruitment andadmission of students or in the operation of its programs and activities, as specified by federal laws andregulations. The designated coordinators for University compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 are the Vice President for Student Affairs and the EqualOpportunity Compliance Officer. Information in this document will be provided in alternate format upon request.

The University of Memphis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action University. It is committed to education of anon-racially identifiable student body.

The University of Memphis is one of 45 institutions in the Tennessee Board of Regents system, the seventh largestsystem of higher education in the nation. The TBR is the governing board for this system, which comprises sixuniversities, 13 community colleges and 26 area technology centers. The TBR system enrolls more than 80percent of all Tennessee students attending public institutions of higher education.

The University of Memphis is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Collegesand Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, telephone number 404.679.4501) to awardbachelor's, first professional, master's, educational specialist, doctoral degrees, and graduate certificates.

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2016- 2017 Graduate Catalog

For students whose initial enrollment occurs Fall 2016 - Summer 2017, this Catalog is valid through Summer 2025.

The University reserves the right to cancel or alter any part of this Catalog without notice (subject to the following):

The course offerings and requirements of the University of Memphis are continually under examination andrevision. This Catalog presents the offerings and requirements in effect at the time of publication, but is noguarantee that they will not be changed or revoked. The specific courses or activities constituting the degreerequirements for any programs are subject to state contractual terms and do not constitute a contract between thestudent and the University of Memphis.

The University of Memphis reserves the right to make changes as required in course offerings, curricula, academicpolicies and other rules and regulations affecting students to be effective whenever determined by the institution.These changes will govern current and formerly enrolled students. Enrollment of all students is subject to theseconditions. Any fees, charges or costs, and all academic regulations set forth in this Bulletin are subject to changeat any time, and all courses, programs, and activities described in this Bulletin are subject to cancellation ortermination by the University of Memphis or the Tennessee Board of Regents at any time.

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The University of Memphis provides the opportunity for students to increase their knowledge by providing programsof instruction in the various disciplines and programs through faculty who, in the opinion of the institution, aretrained and qualified for teaching at the college level. However, the acquisition of knowledge by any student iscontingent upon the student's desire and ability to learn and the application of appropriate study techniques to anycourse or program. Thus, the University of Memphis must necessarily limit representation of student preparednessin any field of study to the competency demonstrated at that specific point in time at which appropriate academicmeasurements were taken to certify course or program completion. (TBR 2:04:00:01)

The University of Memphis offers equal educational opportunity to all persons without regard to race, religion, sex,creed, color, national origin or disability. The University does not discriminate on these bases in recruitment andadmission of students or in the operation of its programs and activities, as specified by federal laws andregulations. The designated coordinators for University compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 are the Vice President for Student Affairs and the EqualOpportunity Compliance Officer. Information in this document will be provided in alternate format upon request.

The University of Memphis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action University. It is committed to education of anon-racially identifiable student body.

The University of Memphis is one of 45 institutions in the Tennessee Board of Regents system, the seventh largestsystem of higher education in the nation. The TBR is the governing board for this system, which comprises sixuniversities, 13 community colleges and 26 area technology centers. The TBR system enrolls more than 80percent of all Tennessee students attending public institutions of higher education.

The University of Memphis is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Collegesand Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, telephone number 404.679.4501) to awardbachelor's, first professional, master's, educational specialist, doctoral degrees, and graduate certificates.


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Dean of the Graduate School 901.678.4212The University of Memphis is a Doctoral Extensive Research/High Activity university. The Graduate School is thecenter of advanced study and research within the University. The basic objectives of the Graduate School are:

To preserve and disseminate knowledge;To extend knowledge through research; andTo prepare men and women to assume responsible and useful roles in a changing society.

The Doctor of Philosophy degree is awarded in audiology and speech-language pathology, biology, biomedicalengineering, business administration, chemistry, communication, computer science, counseling psychology, earthsciences, educational psychology and research, engineering, English, history, mathematical sciences, music,philosophy, psychology, and social and behavioral sciences. The degrees of Doctor of Audiology, Doctor ofEducation, and Doctor of Musical Arts are awarded by the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, theCollege of Education, Health and Human Sciences, and the College of Communication and Fine Arts, respectively.The College of Education, Health and Human Sciences also awards the degree of Education Specialist with amajor in education. The Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law awards the Juris Doctor degree.

Masters programs are offered in fifty-five major areas through six colleges and two schools. The degrees includeMaster of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Architecture, Master of Arts in Liberal Studies, Master of Arts inTeaching, Master of Business Administration, International Master of Business Administration, Master of City andRegional Planning, Master of Education, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Health Administration, Master of Music,Master of Professional Studies, Master of Public Administration, Master of Public Health, Master of Social Work,and Master of Science in Nursing.

Mission of the University

The University of Memphis is a learner-centered metropolitan research university providing high quality educationalexperiences while pursuing new knowledge through research, artistic expression, and interdisciplinary andengaged scholarship.

ValuesThe University of Memphis, as an engaged learning community, celebrates:

The pursuit of excellence in teaching and research as the highest measures of successfulachievement.Interdisciplinary collaboration, artistic expression, and research as vehicles for leveraging ourresources, solving problems, and multiplying our accomplishments.The transfer and dissemination of knowledge with community stakeholders for the intellectual,economic, and social advancement of our community.Innovation and creativity in everything we do.

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Respect for diversity and individual worth.Integrity and transparency in all our actions.Responsible stewardship and conservation of resources.Stewardship of wisdom, knowledge, and information created by our predecessors.Leadership and involvement in the economic, social, and professional growth of Memphis, the state ofTennessee, and the nation.

Role of the Graduate SchoolThe role of the Graduate School includes the following items:

Advocate graduate education and graduate student policies both on campus and in the professionStrengthen the link between the research mission and graduate education at the universityEstablish criteria for review and approval of graduate facultyProvide oversight for policies and standards for graduate education at the campus levelAdvance graduate education and enhance the graduate student experienceReview all proposals for new courses, new academic programs, and curricular and programmodificationsReview, formulate, and approve policies and regulations relating to graduate education, graduatestudent recruitment, admission, retention, and graduation policiesMaintain equitable standards and policies across disciplines and programProvide guidance relative to issues and problems affecting graduate education and graduate studentsat the universityPromote excellence for graduate students and faculty relative to the graduate education experienceProvide an administrative framework to facilitate efficient admission, retention, and graduationprocesses for graduate studentsPromote the diversity of our student population and making graduate study accessible.Advocate for adequate library and other research resources and services to support graduateeducation

HistoryThe roots of The University date back to September 12, 1912, with the establishment and beginning of classes atWest Tennessee State Normal School, which trained primary and secondary education teachers. However, theseeds for the normal school's creation were sown three years earlier, in 1909, when the Tennessee GeneralAssembly passed a General Education law calling for the establishment and maintenance of three normal schools,one located in each of the three grand divisions of the state.

The eastern edge of Memphis became the site for West Tennessee State Normal School, which in 1929 becameWest Tennessee State Teachers College. In 1941, the college expanded its curriculum in liberal arts, and thename was changed to Memphis State College, an institution serving three to four thousand students. Theundergraduate program was reorganized into three schools and a graduate school was added in 1951.

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University of Memphis.

Governing BodyThe governance and control of The University of Memphis is vested in the Tennessee Board of Regents. Thecomposition and powers of the Board are set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated 49-8-201 through 49-8-203.TheBoard consists of eighteen members: twelve lay citizens appointed for six-year terms by the Governor from eachcongressional district and grand division of the state; one faculty member appointed for a one-year term; onestudent appointed for a one-year term by the Governor from among the system institutions; and four ex officiomembers: the Governor, the Commissioner of Education, the Commissioner of Agriculture, and the ExecutiveDirector of the Tennessee Higher Education Commission.

AccreditationThe University of Memphis is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Collegesand Schools (SACS) (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30030-4097; telephone number 404-679-4501) to awardbachelor's, first professional, master's, education specialist, and doctoral degrees. Individual colleges, schools,and departments are accredited by the appropriate agencies.

OrganizationThe schools and colleges that make up The University are the Graduate School, the Cecil C. Humphreys School ofLaw, the Loewenberg School of Nursing, the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, the School ofPublic Health, and six colleges offering graduate and undergraduate programs: the College of Arts and Sciences,the Fogelman College of Business and Economics, the College of Communication and Fine Arts, the College ofEducation, Health and Human Sciences, the Herff College of Engineering, and the University College.

The Memphis CommunityMemphis is one of the South’s largest and most attractive cities. As a medical, educational, communication,distribution, and transportation center, Memphis offers a rich and full range of research opportunities and culturalexperiences. The city, known worldwide for its musical heritage as home of the blues and the birthplace of rockand roll, has many fine restaurants, museums, and theaters, as well as one of the nations largest urban parksystems. Annual events include the St. Jude/Liberty Bowl Football Classic, Memphis in May International Festival,Kroger/St. Jude Tennis Tournament, Africa in April Cultural Awareness Carnival, St. Jude Memphis Golf Classic,and Carnival Memphis. Tourist attractions include the Beale Street Historic District, the National Civil RightsMuseum, the Center for Southern Folklore, and Elvis Presley’s home, Graceland. The medical complex in Memphisis the South’s largest and one of the nation's foremost centers of medical research.

The University's modern and beautifully landscaped campus is centrally located in an attractive residential area ofMemphis, with shopping, recreation, and entertainment centers nearby. In addition to the Main Campus facilities,the University has research and athletic training facilities and married student housing on the South Campus, aswell as teaching sites throughout West Tennessee.

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college or university. Applicants should have completed undergraduate or graduate work of sufficient quality andscope to enable them to successfully pursue graduate study. The University of Memphis offers equal educationalopportunity to all persons, without regard to race, religion, sex, age, creed, color, national origin, or physicalhandicap.

Students are admitted to the University of Memphis through a cooperative effort of the Graduate School and thedepartments, colleges, and schools of the University. When the Graduate School receives the student's applicationmaterial, an official file is established and reviewed. The department then reviews the application file and makes arecommendation to the Graduate School. The Graduate School notifies applicants as soon as a decision has beenreached.

Applicants are required to meet admissions criteria established by the Graduate School in order to enroll ingraduate courses. In order to be admitted to a degree program in any academic unit, applicants are also requiredto meet any additional standards set by the unit or college. Applicants are selected on a competitive basis and,therefore, admission is not granted to all applicants who meet only the minimum requirements. Past behavior andclassroom performance can be considered in admissions decisions. Some academic programs have individualapplication forms and additional requirements such as portfolios, proficiency examinations, auditions, etc.

Individual program requirements described in the University of Memphis Graduate Bulletin 2016-2017, aresubject to change. Please contact the academic department or the Graduate School for changes. Domesticgraduate admission applications will only be accepted through Self-Service Banner. The Office of Admissions nolonger accepts hard-copy (paper) applications. Please visit the Graduate School web site for program addresses,deadlines, and additional information. Deadlines and requirements may differ for each program.

Prospective students should check with the appropriate program for specific deadlines and admissionsrequirements. For admission to a degree program, applicants should allow approximately three to six weeks fromdate of receipt of complete application for the necessary credentials to be processed by the appropriate degreeprogram and the Graduate School. Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure full consideration. Late domesticapplicants may be admitted as graduate non-degree students and as such are not guaranteed placement inspecific programs; some classes may be closed to non-degree students. International applicants should allow atleast four months for the application process; they can not be admitted as non-degree students.

All applications must be accompanied by a non-refundable application fee ($35.00 for domestic applicants; $60.00for international applicants), unless previously paid. Applications received without the application fee will not beprocessed.

The University of Memphis requires all applicants born after January 1957 to have had the measles (MMR)vaccination after January 1, 1980, in order to be admitted. See "Miscellaneous Information" for additionalinformation.

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Return completed applications and required credentials to Graduate Admissions, FedEx Institute of TechnologyBuilding, Suite 201, Memphis, Tennessee 38152. The applicant is advised to have all credentials on file well inadvance (preferable six weeks) of the beginning of the term for which application is made.

See "Admission of International Students" for details about additional requirements for international applicants.

All credentials become the property of the University and will not be forwarded or returned. If the applicant does notenroll, credentials will be maintained in active files for 12 months, after which they will be destroyed. After that time,candidates must reapply for admission and submit a new set of credentials if they wish to be admitted to theGraduate School. Students who do not enroll for a Fall or Spring semester must apply for readmission.


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Graduate and prospective graduate students are responsible for being thoroughly familiar with the rules,regulations, and degree requirements of the Graduate School and of the academic departments, as well as with theCode of Student Conduct.

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have additional college degree requirements. Please see Degree Programs for individual program requirements.

Please check the sites below for specific academic regulations.

Course Numbering SystemCourse Load LimitationsAudit CoursesAttendance PolicyChange of Major or Advancing from a Master's to a Doctoral ProgramAdding and Dropping CoursesWithdrawal from Graduate SchoolLeave of AbsenceGrading SystemCredit by ExamCourse ValidationTransfer CreditGrade and Retention AppealsAcademic MisconductAcademic ProbationTermination ProceduresGraduate FacultyRegulatory IssuesPrivacy Rights of Parents and Students


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degree requirements of the Graduate School and of the academic departments. The Fogelman College of Businessand Economics, the College of Education and the Herff College of Engineering have additional college degreerequirements.

For infofmation regarding specific degree program requirements and courses available, click on the appropriatelinks below. Click here for a complete listing of all degree program contacts including web pages, telephonenumbers and e-mail addresses

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

AnthropologyBioinformaticsBiological SciencesCenter for Earthquake Research and InformationChemistryComputer ScienceEarth SciencesEnglishForeign Languages and LiteratureHistoryMathematical SciencesPhilosophyPhysics and Material SciencePolitical SciencePsychologySociology

School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy

City and Regional PlanningCriminology and Criminal JusticePublic AdministrationSocial Work

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Local Government ManagementMuseum StudiesPhilanthropy and Nonprofit LeadershipTeaching English as a Second LanguageWomen's and Gender Studies

FOGELMAN COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS

School of AccountancyBusiness Information TechnologyEconomicsFinanceManagementMarketing and Supply Chain Management


Business Information AssuranceBusiness Intelligence and AnalyticsBusiness Project ManagementSoftware Testing

COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION AND FINE ARTS

ArchitectureArtCommunicationJournalismRudi E. Scheidt School of MusicTheatre and Dance


Artist Diploma in MusicEntrepreneurial Journalism

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Counseling, Educational Psychology and ResearchInstruction and Curriculum Leadership

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Leadership


Autism StudiesCareer and College CounselingCommunity College Teaching and LeadershipDisabilities StudiesInstructional Design and TechnologyLiteracy Leadership and CoachingQualitative Studies in EducationQuantitative Studies in Educational ResearchSchool Library Information SpecialistSTEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Teacher LeadershipTeaching in Diverse School PopulationsTeacher LeaderUrban Education

HERFF COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

Biomedical EngineeringCivil EngineeringElectrical and Computer EngineeringEngineering TechnologyMechanical Engineering


Applied Lean LeadershipFreight TransportationImage and Signal ProcessingPackaging Engineering

KEMMONS WILSON SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY AND RESORTMANAGEMENT

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LOEWENBERG COLLEGE OF NURSING


Family Nurse PractitionerNursing AdministrationNursing Education

SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS

SCHOOL OF HEALTH STUDIES


Faith and Health

SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Health AdministrationPublic Health


Health AnalyticsPopulation Health

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

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beyond the reasonable control of the institution, including severe weather, loss of utility services, or orders byfederal or state agencies. (TBR 2:04:00:01)

FALL SEMESTER 2016

AUGUST 22: Classes begin, full and first sessionsSEPTEMBER 5: Holiday: Labor DayOCTOBER 7: Last day of classes/exams, first sessionOCTOBER 8-11: Fall BreakOCTOBER 12: First day of classes, second sessionNOVEMBER 23-NOVEMBER 27: Holiday: ThanksgivingNOVEMBER 30: Classes end, full and second sessionsNOVEMBER 30: Second session examsDECEMBER 1: Study DayDECEMBER 2-8: Final examinationsDECEMBER 11: Commencement

SPRING SEMESTER 2017

JANUARY 16: Holiday: M. L. King, Jr.JANUARY 17: Classes begin, full and first sessionsMARCH 3: Last day of classes/exams, first sessionMARCH 6-12: Spring BreakMARCH 13: First day of classes, second sessionAPRIL 26: Classes end, full and second sessionsAPRIL 26: Second session examsAPRIL 27: Study DayAPRIL 28 - MAY 4: Final examinationsMAY 6: Commencement

SUMMER 2017

Pre Summer POTMAY 8: First Day of ClassesMAY 25: Last Day of Classes MAY 26: ExamsMAY 29: Memorial Day Holiday

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RODP POTMAY 30: First Day of Classes JUNE 30 - JULY 4: Break AUGUST 3: Last Day of Classes AUGUST 4: Exams

Full POTMAY 30: First Day of Classes JUNE 30 - JULY 4: Break AUGUST 3: Last Day of Classes AUGUST 4: Exams

1st Half POTMAY 30: First Day of Classes JUNE 29: Last Day of Classes JUNE 30: Exams

1st Teacher POTMAY 30: First Day of Classes JUNE 15: Last Day of Classes JUNE 16: Exams

2nd Half POTJULY 5: First Day of Classes AUGUST 3: Last Day of Classes AUGUST 4: Exams

2nd Teacher POTJULY 5: First Day of Classes JULY 20: Last Day of Classes JULY 21: Exams

Summer 2017 Commencement: August 5, 2017

Study Day Definition: The day prior to final examinations during most regular semesters. No academic activitiesshall be scheduled on Study Day. No study or review sessions that the student may feel obligated to attend maybe scheduled.

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Final Examination Period: No examination shall be given at a time other than the scheduled time except withwritten permission from the department chair and the college dean. No social or athletic functions shall bescheduled during the Final Examination Period.

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Admission of International Students

The University of Memphis believes that the presence of international students on campus enriches the educational

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environment for all. The University of Memphis is authorized under Federal law to enroll non-immigrant alienstudents on the F-1 student visa. We accept only students with the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree--16years of formal schooling.

Prospective students must apply to the Graduate School and the respective department (only if the departmentrequires an additional application). Individual departments may have different admission requirements andapplication deadlines. It is essential that you familiarize yourself with departmental information.

Applications are available for on-line submission atbanssbprod.memphis.edu/pls/PROD/bwskalog.P_DispLoginNon. A non-refundable application and processing feeof sixty dollars U.S. (U.S. $60.00) is required of every international applicant, unless previously paid. Payment ofthe application fee is by credit card. For a list of specific program deadlines, click here.

For admission to a degree program, international applicants should allow at least four months for necessarydocuments to be processed by the appropriate degree program and the Graduate Admissions office. All test scoresand credential evaluations must be on file in the Graduate Admissions (FedEx Institute of Technology Building,Suite 201) at least four months before the desired enrollment date. Applicants are urged to apply early to ensurefull consideration. Applicants will be selected on a competitive basis and, therefore, admission will not be grantedto all applicants who meet only the minimum requirements. Some departments require higher standards oradditional items such as portfolios, proficiency examinations, auditions, etc.

When Graduate Admissions receives your application materials, an official file is established and reviewed. Yourrequested department then reviews your application and makes a recommendation to Graduate Admissions. Youwill be notified as soon as a decision has been reached.

Letters of Recommendation: If the program to which you are applying requires letters of recommendation, havethem sent directly to the department. Some departments also require other material such a a statement ofprofessional goals. Be sure to check with them.

Readmission into the University: International students who wish to apply for readmission to the University mustmeet the deadlines set for regular admissions.

English Conditional Admission: International students are required to demonstrate a strong grasp of the Englishlanguage before admission into graduate programs. Conditional admission may be granted depending onindividual academic departmental policy. If English conditional admission is offered, students will need to registerfor English skills assessment and take instructional sessions (if required as a result of that assessment) throughthe University's Intensive English for Internationals (IEI) program (www.memphis.edu/iei). Upon successfulcompletion of the requisite sessions, as determined by IEI, the student's English skills will be considered up tostandard and the TOEFL/IELTS requirement may be waived depending on specific academic department policy.The student can then proceed into their graduate academic program. Please note that in order to have a complete

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application packet, students seeking English conditional admission will need to simultaneously apply for the IEIprogram through the link above, to the Graduate School by clicking here, and to their academic program by visitingthe department website. Please note that a student cannot be a graduate assistant (GA) until they have been fullyadmitted and have begun their graduate academic program. Please review your academic program department'swebsite and graduate catalog entries to determine if English conditional admission is offered. Questions can bedirected to the program's graduate coordinator. Students will pay IEI fees until they meet the language criterion. Ifcourses are taken outside of IEI, the student will be charged additional tuition at the regular rate.

Please contact James Kierulff in the Graduate School for more information.

ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

In addition to general admissions requirements, international students must provide the following items:

TOEFL Scores: All applicants who will be attending the University on a student visa and who are notnative speakers of English and are not graduates of The University of Memphis must supply aminimum score of 550 on the paper, a 210 on the computer-based, or 79 on the internet based Test ofEnglish as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Some degree programs require a higher TOEFL score;check department listings for specific requirements. Testing locations and other information can beobtained from www.toefl.org or by writing to TOEFL, Educational Testing Service, Princeton, NewJersey, 08540, U.S.A. All test scores must be sent directly from the testing agency to The University ofMemphis (institution code R-1459). Graduate Admissions will accept scores on the InternationalEnglish Language Testing System (IELTS) in lieu of the TOEFL. The minimum acceptable IELTSscore is 6.0.The University is pleased to offer English Conditional Admission for qualified students.Students who are unable, or do not feel prepared, to take the TOEFL or IELTS can request conditionaladmission based on completing an English skills assessment, any required English skill buildingsessions (www.memphis.edu/iei) and, if required, a TOEFL/IELTS exam while you are in the USA. Forquestions or guidance through the English conditional admission process, please contact JamesKierulff ([email protected]). Conditional admission may not be offered by all departments. Pleasecheck departmental graduate catalog webpages for program specific information.Evaluation of Credentials: Applicants whose highest degree is from a foreign university may berequired to have their credentials evaluated by any credentialing agency listed on the NationalAssociation of Credential Evaluation Services web site (www.naces.org). Please check the website ofthe specific program to determine if this evaluation is required.Health Certificate: Within 30 days from the first day of classes, each international student must submita certificate from a licensed U.S. physician or other qualified U.S. medical authority verifying freedomfrom tuberculosis. Failure to do so shall result in denial of enrollment. In the event that a student eitherhas tuberculosis or has potential tuberculosis requiring medical treatment, continued enrollment will beconditional upon the determination by a licensed U.S. physician that such enrollment does not presenta risk to others and upon the student's compliance with any medical treatment program.Health Insurance: All international students must purchase health insurance before they are allowedto enroll. Click here for more information.

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Affidavit of Support and Financial Statement: An applicant who holds or will require an "F-1"student visa must supply, on the form provided by the University, sufficient evidence of financialsupport for the applicant and all members of his/her family who will accompany the applicant toMemphis. This requires that the applicant certify that his/her intent is to attend the University full-timeand that no employment, other than assistantships, will be required. An affidavit of support andfinancial statement are not required for admission; however, international students (F-1) requiringissuance of Form I-20 must supply sufficient evidence of financial support for the applicant and allmembers of his/her family requiring issuance of dependent Form I-20.

Please contact academic departments for information on additional requirements and graduate assistantships.

Advisors for graduate students are typically department based. Often, departments will assign advisors to studentsupon admission based on areas of interest. After students have matriculated and enrolled in coursework undervarious faculty members, students may select a different advisor. To inquire about your academic advisor, pleasecontact the graduate coordinator or department chair for your program.

MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAMS

The following admissions requirements are minimum standards that identify the pool of master's level applicantsfrom which each academic unit makes its selection. Prospective students should check with the appropriate degreeprogram for specific deadlines. For admission to a degree program, applicants should allow a reasonable amountof time for necessary documents to be processed by the appropriate department and Graduate Admissions.

Baccalaureate Degree: The applicant must provide an official transcript showing that a bachelor'sdegree was awarded by an accredited college or university. The applicant must have earned anacceptable grade point average. In addition, transcripts from any other college or university attendedmust be requested. (Students who received bachelor's degrees from The University of Memphis maydisregard this requirement.) Only transcripts received directly from an issuing institution are consideredofficial. Signed and sealed transcripts that have been in the applicant's possession can be used foradmission purposes; however, official transcripts must later be requested. Personal copies are notacceptable as official documents.Entrance Examinations: New applicants may be required by the individual program to have taken anappropriate entrance examination within five years of the application date. Contact the appropriateprogram for information on which tests and what scores are acceptable. Scores on MAT exams writtenin less than 2 month intervals are not acceptable. Test scores must be sent directly to GraduateAdmissions from the testing agency. The University of Memphis institution code number for reportingETS scores is R-1459. See program descriptions for more information on requirements. Someprograms may waive the entrance examination requirement for applicants with exceptional credentials,extensive professional experience, or a prior graduate degree from an accredited institution. Thesewaivers are at the discretion of the academic program. Check individual program descriptions fordetails.Program Requirements: Many academic units have separate departmental applications and/oradditional requirements for admission. Check program descriptions for more information on

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EDUCATION SPECIALIST (ED.S.) PROGRAM

The Education Specialist degree is designed for the educator-practitioner who desires post-masters training butwho does not wish to earn a doctorate. This program is administered by the College of Education, Health andHuman Sciences; please refer to the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences section of the GraduateCatalog for a more complete description or contact the dean's office in the College of Education, Health andHuman Sciences for additional details.

DOCTORAL DEGREE PROGRAMS

The following Graduate School admissions requirements are minimum standards that identify the pool of doctorallevel applicants from which each academic area make their selections.

A Baccalaureate or Master's Degree as specified by the program: The applicant must provide anofficial transcript showing an earned bachelor's or master's degree, depending on programrequirements. The degree must have been awarded by an accredited college or university. Onlytranscripts received directly from an issuing institution are considered official. Personal copies are notacceptable as official documents.Entrance Examinations: New applicants may be required by the individual program to submit anappropriate entrance examination test score that is not more than five years old. Contact your programfor information on which tests and what scores are acceptable. Test scores must be sent directly toGraduate Admissions by the testing agency.The University of Memphis institution code number forreporting ETS scores is R-1459. Some programs may waive the entrance examination requirement forapplicants with exceptional credentials, extensive professional experience, or a prior doctoral degreefrom an accredited institution. See individual program descriptions for details.Program Requirements: Some academic units may have separate departmental applications and/oradditional requirements, such as portfolios, proficiency examinations, auditions, etc. Refer to theappropriate program description in the Graduate Catalog for details.


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Only non-degree and fully admitted graduate students may enroll in and receive graduate credit for coursesnumbered according to the following system:

6000-6999: Courses equivalent to 4000 level senior courses for which a limited amount of graduate credit may beearned. Students will be expected to do more work, such as an additional paper or additional higher level readings,

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Students may not receive credit for a 6000 level course if they have credit at the 4000 level.6000 level courses must be taught by members of the Graduate Faculty.No more than 15 post-baccalaureate hours of 6000 level courses may be applied to a doctoral degree.

7000-7999: Courses open primarily to master's students and taught by members of the Graduate Faculty

8000-8999: Courses open primarily to post-master's students and taught by members of the Graduate Faculty

9000: Dissertation, directed by a full member of the Graduate Faculty


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Fifteen semester hours of coursework is the maximum load for students devoting full time to graduate study duringregular sessions. The maximum total number of hours of graduate course work for which a graduate student mayenroll during the Summer Session is 9. Those who register for 9 or more hours per semester in the academic yearwill be considered full-time students.

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Students who are admitted to the University of Memphis may register to audit a course with the prior approval ofthe instructor and the head of the academic unit or designate. Students enrolling on an audit basis do not receiveacademic credit for that course. Particularly in high-demand courses, academic units should make sure thatstudents who need these courses for degree credit can be accommodated before they issue permits for audits.Audits should not be used simply as a vehicle for obtaining access to laboratory or studio facilities.

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Auditors are not required to take examinations and do not receive a regular letter grade. The student and theinstructor should reach a precise agreement as to the extent and nature of the students participation in the course,including class discussion, projects, and readings. Students auditing a course will receive "audit" (AU) on thetranscript only if they have attended regularly and participated according to the prior agreement with the instructor.

A student may not change from a grade point basis to audit or from audit to a grade point basis after thelast day to add classes for that session. Any questions concerning this policy should be referred to the colleges.

Fees for audits will be assessed on the same basis as fees for credit courses.


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Requirements for attendance in any graduate course will be determined by the instructor and will be communicatedin writing to students in the first class meeting.

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Change of Major or Advancing from a Master's to a Doctoral Program

Graduate students who have previously declared a major but desire to make a change or who wish to advancefrom a master's program to a doctoral program should apply to Graduate Admissions to begin the process bycompleting a Change of Status form.

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