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Undergraduate Course Catalog 2006-2007

Graduate School

» http://www.gradschool.unh.edu

Dean: Harry J. Richards
Associate Dean: Cari A. Moorhead

Introduction

The Graduate School offers a wide range of programs leading to the master's degree, one program leading to the C.A.G.S., and a number of programs leading to the Ph.D. degree. Graduate programs have been developed systematically to achieve academic excellence by careful utilization of institutional resources and regional opportunities. A highly qualified graduate faculty supervises programs and establishes the requirements for admission and degrees, which are administered by the dean of the Graduate School. The Graduate School extends its programs to central and southern New Hampshire through the Center for Graduate and Professional Studies. Located on the campus at the University of New Hampshire at Manchester, the center offers a number of part-time professional master's programs.

Admissions

Persons holding a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or University and wishing to take graduate-level courses at the University as part of a graduate degree program must apply for admission to the Graduate School. Admission to the Graduate School is both limited and competitive and is based solely upon academic qualifications and potential.

Applications for admission and the Graduate Catalog, containing detailed descriptions of graduate programs, may be obtained from the Graduate School, Thompson Hall, 105 Main Street, Durham, N.H. 03824-3547 or www.gradschool.unh.edu.

Early Admission-University of New Hampshire Seniors
Qualified senior students at the University of New Hampshire may be admitted to the Graduate School provided they have followed normal application procedures; they must have been admitted for the semester in which they wish to enroll in courses for graduate credit. A 3.20 cumulative grade-point average is required to be considered for early admission. Such seniors are normally admitted prior to the start of their last undergraduate semester. Seniors who have been admitted under early admission may enroll for a maximum of two courses for up to eight graduate credits prior to completing their bachelor's degree.

Financial Assistance

Graduate assistantships are available in most departments. These involve part-time work in connection with the University's instructional or research activities. University awards, such as tuition scholarships, are also available to qualified students. Assistantships and scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic qualifications.

Financial assistance in the form of college work study and loans may be available through the Financial Aid Office.

UNH Center for Graduate and Professional Studies

The Center for Graduate and Professional Studies offers a wide range of post-baccalaureate programs for professionals in business, education, social services, healthcare, government, and related fields. All graduate programs supported by the center are directed by UNH faculty and are administered by the UNH Graduate School. Currently, master's degree or other post-baccalaureate courses and programs are offered in Manchester in: Business Administration, Counseling, Educational Administration, Teacher Education, Public Administration, Public Health, Social Work, and Nursing.

Professional Development and Training
Professional Development and Training, part of UNH's Center for Graduate and Professional Studies, serves individuals, businesses, and organizations in New Hampshire and surrounding regions by offering a wide range of professional development opportunities throughout the year, including one-day seminars, special institutes and conferences, and short-term Certificate Programs.

Programs are designed to assist professionals in developing new or advanced knowledge and skills in a variety of fields. Instruction provides a balance of theory and practical skills that participants can immediately apply to the workplace.

Offerings focus on pertinent topics in business, management and supervision, professional coaching, human resources, computers, CAD, teaching and school administration, health and human services, engineering, manufacturing, surveying, soil science, town and state planning, fundraising and grant writing, and more.

Training is offered on the Durham campus, in Manchester, and at the UNH training facility at Pease International Tradeport in Portsmouth.

From time to time, institutes and conferences are held to address current topics of concern at an in-depth level.

Professional Development and Training also offers customized training services-helping companies assess their training needs, and then designing and delivering customized training to meet these needs.

Dual Credit-UNH Seniors

University of New Hampshire seniors who have been admitted to the Graduate School under early admission may, upon recommendation of the department and approval of the Graduate School, be allowed a maximum of two graduate-level courses for up to 8 credits toward both a bachelor's and master's degree. Dual credit forms must be completed and approved by the dean of the Graduate School at the beginning of the semester for which dual credit is sought. Dual credit forms are available at the Graduate School.