Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Biology
http://www.ecu.edu/cs-acad/grcat/programBIOL.cfm
MS in Biology
1. Core: BIOL 6880, 7000*; BIOL 7900 or BIOS 7021 or 7022; and 7 s.h. of electives - 15
s.h.
2. Concentration area (Choose a minimum of 15 s.h. from one area.) - 15 s.h.
Cell biology:
BIOL 5450, 5451, 5630, 5631, 5800, 5810, 5821, 5870, 5890, 5900, 5901, 6030, 6082,
6083, 6100, 6120, 6130, 6200, 6230, 6231, 6250, 6251, 6300, 6301, 6504, 6900, 7080,
7090, 7091, 7130, 7170, 7180, 7181, 7190, 7210, 7211, 7212, 7213, 7240, 7345, 7370,
7480, 7481, 7870, 7880, 7881, 7890, 7895.
Environmental and organismic biology:
BIOL 5070, 5071, 5150, 5151, 5200, 5201, 5220, 5221, 5230, 5231, 5260, 5261, 5270,
5351, 5400, 5401, 5550, 5551, 5600, 5601, 5640, 5641, 5680, 5730, 5731, 5740, 5741,
5950, 5951, 6040, 6041, 6071, 6210, 6220, 6514, 6700, 6800, 6820, 6821, 6850, 6860,
6910, 7010, 7020, 7021, 7300, 7350, 7360, 7630, 7920.
Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Physics
http://www.ecu.edu/cs-acad/grcat/programphys.cfm
MS in Physics
The Department of Physics offers the master of science in physics with concentrations in applied
physics, health physics, and medical physics. Students seeking a MS degree must apply and be
admitted into one of these three concentrations. A satisfactory knowledge of an acceptable
computer language or of an acceptable foreign language is required. Attendance at a minimum of
one-half of the regular Department of Physics seminars given during the student’s residence in
the graduate program is required.
The applied physics concentration requires minimum of 34 s.h. of courses and the completion of
a thesis. The health physics concentration requires a minimum of 39 s.h. of courses, and, in
addition, students must complete a 10-16 week rigorous practicum in applied health physics in
an industrial, university or national laboratory setting in lieu of a thesis. The medical physics
concentration requires a minimum of 38 s.h. of courses that include a minimum of 6 s.h. of
clinical study in lieu of a thesis.
1. Core - 16-22 s.h.
PHYS 5410*, 5600, 5601, 5900, 5901, 6816
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Applied physics concentration: PHYS 7000 (repeated once); minimum of 6 s.h. electives
from: PHYS 6250, 6700, 6715, 6900
Health physics concentration: EHST 5164, 5800, 5801; PHYS 6900; minimum of 3 s.h.
electives from: EHST 6700, PHYS 6200, 7450
Medical physics concentration: PHYS or RONC 6992, 6993; minimum of or 3 s.h.
electives from: PHYS 6300, 7992
2. Concentration (Choose one area.) - 12-19 s.h.
Applied physics concentration (12 s.h.): PHYS 5311, 6200, 6300, 7450
Health physics concentration (19 s.h.): RONC 7370; HLTH 6011; PHYS 6700, 6750,
7730, 7740
Medical physics concentration (19 s.h.): RONC 7370; PHYS 6700, 6710, 6715, 6720;
PHYS or RONC 6718
Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Psychology
http://www.ecu.edu/cs-acad/grcat/programpsyc.cfm
MA, Psychology, General - Theoretic
The general psychology program offers students the opportunity to specialize in one of three
concentrations. The academic concentration (30 s.h.) is designed to provide the preparation
necessary to teach psychology at the community college level. Students can opt for on or off
campus instruction. The research concentration (30 s.h.) focuses on courses for those who wish
to conduct research or prepare for doctoral training. The industrial/organizational concentration
(45 s.h.) is designed for students wishing to apply psychological expertise to situations involving
human resources in organizations.
The industrial/organizational concentration requires a summer internship between the first and
second year. Program requirements include:
1. Research skills requirement: PSYC 6430 - 3 s. h.
2. Thesis or Teaching Portfolio - 6 s. h.
Academic concentration:
PSYC 6800, 6810 (Teaching Practicum)
Research concentration:
PSYC 7000 (Thesis)
Industrial/Organizational concentration:
PSYC 7000 (Thesis)
3. Electives - 6-15 s.h.
Academic concentration:
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6 s.h. from PSYC
Research concentration:
6 s.h. are required of which 3 s.h. must be PSYC
Industrial/Organizational concentration:
15 s.h. are required of which 6 s.h. must be PSYC
4. Concentration areas (Choose one.) - 15-21 s.h.
Academic concentration:
PSYC 6406, 6421; 6428 or 7427; 6450 or 6475; 6414 or 7412
Research concentration:
PSYC 6421; 6428 or 7427; 6450 or 6475; 6414 or 7412, 7431
Industrial/Organizational concentration:
PSYC 6327, 6343, 6420, 6465, 6521, 6970, 7431
MA in Clinical Psychology
The clinical psychology program of study leads to a master of arts degree in psychology. The
degree is earned as part of the clinical health concentration of the PhD in health psychology
program. The program requires a minimum of 51 s.h. of instruction and is generally completed in
two years. The program provides classroom training in ethics, psychological assessment and
diagnosis, and psychotherapy. In addition to classroom learning, the student will also engage in
supervised practica experiences during the first-year of training in addition to the second-year
practicum. Finally, students will gain research experience through the completion of a master’s
thesis project during the second year of training.
Admission to the MA clinical program is contingent on admission to the clinical health
concentration of the PhD in health psychology program and follows a review of credentials as
well as an on-site interview. Continuation in the program is based upon satisfactory course work
and effective personal functioning and ethical behavior. At the end of each semester of the
student’s enrollment, the clinical faculty will conduct a review of student performance.
Continuation in the program is contingent upon a favorable review during these evaluations.
Students who consistently show borderline course performance, who are not developing good
applied skills in the practice of psychology, who fail to complete course work on a timely basis,
or who otherwise perform unprofessionally or unsatisfactorily, may be required to complete
additional courses or practicum work, or may be removed from the program.
Program requirements include:
1. Core courses - 31 s.h.
Clinical-Ethics requirement: PSYC 6465 - 3 s.h.
Practicum: PSYC 6460, 6461, 6462, 6463, 7995, 8460 - 10 s.h.
Research skills requirement: PSYC 6430 - 3 s.h.
Therapy: PSYC 6466 - 3 s.h.
Thesis: PSYC 7000 - 6 s.h.
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Core electives - 6 s.h.
Choose two from: PSYC 6406, 6408, 6414, 6421, 6428, 6475
2. Concentration area (Choose one.) - 12 s.h.
Assessment elective - 3 s.h.
PSYC 6450, 6468, 6485
3. Electives - 8 s.h.
4.
MA in School Psychology/CAS in School Psychology
The graduate program in school psychology is a three-year program to train psychologists for
practice in school and related settings and requires 63 s.h. credit. The program requires full-time
attendance, and students must complete both the MA and CAS degrees. The first two years of the
program provide classroom training and field experiences in assessment, consultation, and
interventions for children, adolescents, families, and systems. The third year consists of a fulltime paid internship in a public school setting.
Program completion meets the current requirements for licensure by the North Carolina
Department of Public Instruction as a Level II school psychologist, for certification by the
National School Psychology Certification Board, and satisfies the educational requirements for
licensure by the North Carolina Psychology Board as a licensed psychological associate. The
program is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists, the National Council
for the Accreditation of Teacher Education Programs, and the North Carolina Department of
Public Instruction.
Program requirements include:
Assessment: PSYC 6409, 6410, 7411 - 9 s.h.
Consultation/Intervention: PSYC 6402, 6467, 7442 - 9 s.h.
Internship: PSYC 7992, 7993 - 6 s.h.
Practicum: PSYC 7950, 7951 - 6 s.h.
Professional school psychology: PSYC 6404 - 3 s.h.
Psychological foundations: COAD 6407; PSYC 6405, 6406, 6452, 7413 - 15 s.h.
Research skills requirement: PSYC 6430 - 3 s.h.
Thesis: PSYC 7000 (May repeat once) - 3 s.h.
EDUC electives - 6 s.h.
College of Allied Health Sciences
Department of Rehabilitation Studies
http://www.ecu.edu/cs-acad/grcat/programREHB.cfm
MS in Vocational Evaluation
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Required courses: REHB 5100, 5400, 6000, 6010, 6250, 6310, 6401, 6405, 6550, 6991, 6992,
6993, 6994, 7403, 7404; 3 s.h. of electives.
College of Education
Department of Library Science
http://www.ecu.edu/cs-acad/grcat/programLIBS.cfm
MLS
The master of library science program is designed for students seeking
employment as librarians and information professionals in Pre K-12
schools, universities, community colleges, public libraries, and related
settings. All students are eligible for NC Public Library Certification upon
completion of the MLS degree requirements. The MLS requires a minimum
of 39 s.h. of credit. Eight core courses (24 s.h.) are required of all students:
LIBS 6010, 6012, 6014, 6018, 6026, 6031, 6042, and 6991 or 6992.
School library media (courses required for public school licensure): LIBS
6135, 6142 and 6144; one of the following educational core competency
courses: EDUC 6001, ELEM 6550 or ADED 6550, SPED 6002; and one
elective (3 s.h.) to be selected in consultation with an advisor. Additional
pre requisites may be required for students seeking media coordinator
licensure and lacking an initial teaching licensure.
Public library: LIBS 7050 and electives (12 s.h.) selected in consultation
with an advisor.
Academic library: All electives are selected in consultation with an advisor
to meet the career goals of the student.
Applicants holding a graduate degree in library science or education who
are seeking school licensure are required to submit transcripts for
evaluation. Upon review, a course of study will be determined to meet the
competencies of the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and
the American Association of School Librarians of the American Library
Association working with the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher
Education.
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College of Education
Department of Mathematics, Science, and Instructional Technology Education
http://www.ecu.edu/cs-acad/grcat/programMATE.cfm
MS in Instructional Technology
The MS in instructional technology is designed for students seeking employment in institutions
of higher education, governmental agencies, businesses, and industry as developers of computerbased instructional materials and other types of instructional materials. The MS in instructional
technology program provides a thorough foundation in the design of instruction and the
development of instructional materials. The program also helps students develop advanced skills
in media production and distance education.
The degree requires a minimum of 36 s.h. of credit as follows: EDTC 6010, 6020, 6025, 6030;
6040, 6135, 6991, 7030, 7040; one research course; and 6 s.h. of electives.
College of Human Ecology
Department of Child Development and Family Relations
http://www.ecu.edu/cs-acad/grcat/programCDFR.cfm
MS in Child Development and Family Relations
The master of science in child development and family relations (CDFR) is designed for students
whose career goals are in child and family services. With advanced study in child development
and family relations, students are able to fill a variety of professional roles in the administration
of programs serving children, families, and older adults; in teaching young children,
preadolescents, and young adults; and in specialized clinical roles in child life, early intervention,
developmental evaluation, and other mental health and human services programs. Each student’s
program of study is tailored to fit his or her needs and interests, and students are encouraged to
select an area of specialization that will prepare them for in depth study in a related discipline.
Opportunities for national and international internships are available for CDFR students to
expand their study and experience. Students may apply for the National Council on Family
Relation’s certification in family life education and other certifications.
The MS degree in CDFR requires 36 semester hours. Students may choose one of two options: a
thesis option, which includes the building of research skills and the completion of independent
research or a research project option, which includes a practicum in the area of the student’s
concentration and passing the comprehensive examination. Program requirements include the
following:
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1. Core - 15 s.h.
CDFR 6401, 6402, 6404, 6406, 6420
2. Specialization - 9 s.h.
6 s.h. must be CDFR courses
3. 3. Research - 6 s.h.
CDFR 7007, 7400
4. Research project (CDFR 7900) or thesis (CDFR 7000) - 6 s.h.
Students seeking eligibility for child life certification who have not completed an undergraduate
internship will need to complete a 6 s.h. child life internship in addition to the required hours for
degree completion.
MS in Marriage and Family Therapy
The marriage and family therapy (MFT) program at East Carolina University is accredited by the
Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education of the American
Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. Enrollment in the marriage and family therapy
program is limited and admission is competitive. Acceptance into the program is contingent on
prior admission to the Graduate School, application to the marriage and family therapy program,
a personal interview with the clinical faculty, and a favorable recommendation from the MFT
faculty. Decisions regarding acceptance into the program are based on the following criteria:
undergraduate and graduate GPA, standardized test scores (MAT or GRE), work or practicum
experiences, a statement of professional objectives, and performance during the personal
interview. Upon acceptance into the program, students typically begin course work in the fall
semester.
A minimum of 51 s.h. is required in the following areas of study:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Theoretical foundations in marriage and family therapy: CDFR 6407, 6408
Clinical practice: CDFR 6300, 6303, 6409, 6410, 6412, 6425
Human development and family studies: CDFR 6401, 6402, 6404 or 6406 (select one)
Professional identity and ethics: CDFR 6411
Research: CDFR 7007, 7400
Additional learning: 6 s.h. of thesis or advisor-approved electives
Supervised clinical practice: CDFR 6415, 6416, 6417
The Department of Child Development and Family Relations administers a marriage and family
therapy clinic, which serves as a clinical training and research site for the program.
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College of Human Ecology
Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
http://www.ecu.edu/cs-acad/grcat/programNUTR.cfm
MS in Nutrition
The MS in nutrition provides advanced study in the practice of nutrition and dietetics. Applicants
must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate School. Decisions regarding admission to
the nutrition and dietetics degree are based on the following criteria: courses required for the
undergraduate nutrition minor; GRE test scores; and the overall or last 60 s.h. GPA. Applicants
may be required to take additional courses as part of the MS degree in order to make up
deficiencies. Students may choose a thesis or a non-thesis option, both of which require a
minimum of 33 s.h. credit as follows. The non-thesis option may be taken completely online.
1. Core courses - 9 s.h.
BIOS 7021; NUTR 6105, 6200
2. Research courses (Choose one option) - 6-10 s.h.
Non-thesis option (6 s.h.): NUTR 6600, 6900, 6950
Thesis option (10 s.h.): BIOS 7022; NUTR 6950, 7000 (6 s.h.)
3. Concentration courses - 14-18 s.h.
Non-thesis option (18 s.h.)
Thesis option (14 s.h.)
College of Technology and Computer Science
Department of Technology Systems
http://www.ecu.edu/cs-acad/grcat/programICTN.cfm
MS in Occupational Safety
The master of science in occupational safety requires 30 s.h. credit and is comprised of courses
that build upon expertise in foundational regulatory and technical aspects of occupational safety.
Required courses include: SAFT 6040, 6250, 6290, 6310, 6402, 6288; and EHST 6700 and 6701
or SAFT 6805. Electives from EHST, ITEC, SAFT or other areas are selected as approved by the
Graduate Program Coordinator. Students who are deficient in the foundational regulatory and
technical aspects of occupational safety may be required to take additional courses. Program prerequisites include chemistry with lab and statistics.
Non-thesis option: SAFT 6995; 6 s.h. of approved electives.
Thesis option: BIOS 7021; SAFT 7000; 3 s.h. of approved electives.
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