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About WIU Academics Research Admissions Bursar Financial Aid Administration Services Colleges and Schools Majors & Minors Academic Departments Athletic Department Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs PHD Programs Students Perspective Students Parents Alumni Faculty and Staff Campus Map Graduation Ceremonies Contacts WIU WIU Admissions Office: (267)345-4838 Email: wiuuniversityparkcampus@yahoo.com WIU Graduate School Wilborniti' International University was founded on March 15 as a private institution of higher learning, 2005 by Emperor Annakia V. Wilborniti', King of Anzandria, and C.E.O. of Wilborniti'. Emperor Wilborniti' desired to expand his mandate to take life to the highest height and implemented this university to assist in the continual cultivation processes of young adults throughout life into christian men and women foundationed in success moved to make life the best it can be and pleasing to GOD in Heaven. The position of C.E.O. of The Wilborniti' International University is claimed by Emperor Annakia V. Wilborniti' as his, in the name of Jesus, and will be succeeded only by The heirs to The Throne of The Kingdom of Anzandria, the chosen sons of The Lineage of Emperor Annakia V. Wilborniti'. The Wilborniti' International University is a private institution owned and operated by Emperor Annakia V. Wilborniti' as a sole proprietorship. All administrative positions are hired and appointed by Emperor Annakia V. Wilborniti', allowed operation and continual appointments by the opportunities given to The WIU staff through the Wilborniti' International University Constitution, all staff members are paid on a monthly basis as employees of The Wilborniti' Company, and Emperor Annakia V. Wilborniti' reserves the right to hire and'/or fire any of his staff members, at any time, and for any reason.  Emperor Annakia V. Wilborniti' Dean/C.E.O. of Wilborniti' International University Kingdom Scholarships Company Administration Staff ___________ Graduate School WIU's Graduate School administrative staff consists of 7 positions: 1) The Assistant to the Dean of WIU University Emperor Annakia V. Wilborniti' 2) Secretary Office Assistant 3) Student's Admission Office Assistant 4) Students Records Office Assistant 5) Students Advisor Office Assistant 6) Students Graduation Assistant 7) Students Postgraduate Assistant. All Wilborniti' International University Graduate School administrative staff are accountable directly to Emperor Annakia V. Wilborniti' or the assigned representative of The Wilborniti' company by Emperor Annakia V. Wilborniti'. Each College of Arts and Sciences administrative staff Member is require to meet with Emperor Annakia V. Wilborniti' or his appointed Wilborniti' Company representative on the First Friday of each quarter to present the status of the college, quarterly and annual planned events, as well as the 5 year, 10 year, 50 year, and 100 year business plan for Wilborniti' International University. 
WIU Board of Trustee quarterly meetings schedule: 1st Quarter - First Friday in January 2nd Quarter - First Friday in April 3rd Quarter - First friday in July 4th Quarter - First Friday in October All presentation meetings are held from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. at the location given by Emperor Annakia V. Wilborniti' or his assigned representative. Graduate School Degree Programs 1) Master of Business Administration (MBA) 2) Master of Science (MS), Mechanical Engineering 3) Masters of Fine Arts (MFA), Graphic Design 4) Master in Design Studies (MDS), Design 1) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Business Management 2) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Mechanical Engineering 3) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Graphic Design 4) Doctor of Design (DD), Design ____________________ MASTERS Minimum Requirements for Master's Degrees The master's degree program shall generally include 30-36 semester hours of course work, although some programs require substantially more. The student's program must be approved by the WIU Graduate School. A student may be required to take courses beyond the minimum to ensure balance and depth in the discipline. A minimum of 70% of the total required hours must be provided by 7000 level courses. No more than 12 hours of workshop courses and independent study courses may be applied to a master's degree. Individual academic units may allow fewer workshop or independent study hours in their programs. Additional Program Requirements Each graduate program has minimum degree requirements. In consultation with the faculty, the coordinator of each graduate program may specify any additional requirements, such as prerequisites, a reading knowledge of a foreign language, a working knowledge of statistics, or specific courses related to graduate. Time Limitation All requirements for the degree must be completed in six years, or eight years in programs that require 36 hours or more. Courses older than these limits will not be allowed as credit toward the master's degree, although the grades will be calculated in the cumulative GPA. There are no exceptions to program time limits. Grades earned in courses that are older than program time limits will be shown on the transcript and will be calculated in the cumulative GPA, but will not be accepted for graduation purposes. Comprehensive Examination Before being recommended for graduation, every candidate for the master's degree who does not write a thesis is required to pass a final comprehensive examination. Many programs also require a comprehensive examination for those students writing a thesis. Some professional programs require a culminating experience instead of a comprehensive examination. See specific program requirements. Some programs give the comprehensive examination within a short time period during or near the last semester of coursework or after all coursework is completed. In some professional programs the comprehensive examination is given during the calendar year in which the student expects to graduate. Other programs give a series of exams over several semesters. In all cases, comprehensive exams should be completed late enough in the student's program to ensure full coverage of content areas represented by required coursework. In programs that do not require comprehensive examination for thesis writers, the thesis defense will include broad questions covering the breadth of coursework as well as the thesis content. Comprehensive examinations are administered only to students in good standing and may be oral, written, or both. The result of the exam (positive or negative) must be communicated to the WIU Graduate School on the Comprehensive Results Form within the same semester the exam was taken or by the specified deadline in the Graduate Bulletin. Protocols and procedures for administration of comprehensive examinations can be obtained at the WIU Graduate School. It is the student's responsibility to confer with the appropriate academic department regarding the time and place of the examination. A student who does not perform satisfactorily on the first comprehensive examination will be given an opportunity to take a second examination at the next regularly scheduled examination period. The WIU Graduate School may recommend appropriate coursework, which the student will take in preparation for retaking the exam. Results of comprehensive examinations are not graded in the way that courses are and so can not be appealed, nor can they be changed after the form has been filed with the WIU Graduate School. A second failure results in termination, which can be appealed. Contact WIU Graduate School for all appeals. Admission to Candidacy Before an applicant will be officially admitted to candidacy for a master's degree, the student must have satisfied the following requirements: 1) The "Application for Admission to Candidacy" for the Master's Degree and an "Intent to Graduate Card" must be filed by the deadline. No exceptions will be made if both the intent card and candidacy forms are not submitted by the stated deadlines. 2) If a student is writing a thesis, an approved Thesis/Dissertation Proposal Form must be filed with all necessary human or animal subjects approvals before any research is undertaken. 3) The student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on all graduate work undertaken at Wilborniti' International University whether or not the courses are listed on the candidacy form. Grades of "D" or "F" are not accepted for any graduate degree credit, but these grades will be computed in the GPA. No more than seven (7) hours of "C+," "C," or "C-" will be counted toward degree requirements. Grades earned in the final semester may not be used to correct GPA deficiencies. The student must have at least a 3.0 average in all graduate work at the time the Intent to Graduate Card is filed. The program must include a minimum of 70% of the total required hours as 7000 level courses. All requirements of the WIU Graduate School must be met. If a student wishes to substitute a course for a required course, the substitution must be approved by the student's advisor or the program coordinator on the Course Substitution Form. The form must accompany the candidacy form. The student's graduate work up to this point must be acceptable in quality and quantity to the WIU Graduate School. It is the responsibility of each graduate student to notify the WIU Graduate School of any changes in name or address. Students who are graduating will receive a postcard from the Commencement Office regarding graduation ceremony requirements 6 to 8 weeks prior to graduation. Enrollment Requirements Students must be enrolled during the semester in which they defend the thesis as well as the semester in which they intend to graduate, regardless of when the comprehensive exam was taken or the culminating experience was finished and approved. Thesis Requirements Some degree programs provide students both a thesis and a non-thesis option (see department descriptions). A thesis of 3 to 6 semester hours may be presented as partial completion of degree requirements. Students must enroll for thesis credit each academic semester until the thesis is completed, regardless of how many hours the program will accept. An approved Thesis/Dissertation Proposal Form must be filed with any necessary human or animal subjects approvals before any research is undertaken. Thesis Committee The student will select a thesis committee (minimum of three members) made up of graduate faculty approved by the WIU Graduate School. The chair of the thesis committee must hold full or associate graduate faculty status. Only one affiliate or adjunct graduate faculty member may serve as a voting member of a thesis committee. If the thesis committee differs from the advisory committee, a new committee form must be filed with the WIU Graduate School. Defense of the Thesis Upon completion of the thesis, the student must successfully complete an oral defense administered by the student's advisory committee and the results reported to the WIU Graduate School. All committee members must be present at the examination and the results are determined by a unanimous vote of the committee. Only one adjunct or affiliate graduate faculty member may serve as a voting member on a master's committee. Students must be enrolled in the semester during which they defend the thesis. If the oral exam encompasses both the comprehensive and the defense, the results should be reported separately on the forms provided. In this case, the thesis defense will include broad questions covering the extent of coursework as well as the thesis content. The final draft of the thesis must be approved by all members of the student's committee and the WIU Graduate School for final acceptance. A copy of that final draft along with an original committee approval page, with signatures in black ink, must be submitted to the WIU Graduate School after the successful defense. The Graduate School requires three copies of the master's thesis. The thesis must be accompanied by an abstract of not more than 150 words. The student should consult with the unit head and/or thesis advisor as to the number of additional copies required. Continuous Enrollment The continuous enrollment policy applies to thesis, capstone projects, and all other culminating experiences. Most programs require at least one culminating experience course. A student must be enrolled for at least 1 hour each Fall and Spring semester until the thesis or project is complete. A student must be enrolled in the Summer semester if the thesis will be completed then. Failure to so register will result in the student being charged tuition for each semester he or she did not enroll. The only exception to this policy is if the student's major professor is on leave or otherwise unavailable. In such cases the approval of The WIU Graduate School is required. In case of serious medical circumstances, students may request a leave of absence, subject to the approval of The WIU Graduate School. Retroactive approval will not be granted. A leave of absence does not extend time limit to degree. Thesis Credit Credit will be posted upon completion and acceptance of the thesis. No more than six (6) hours will be allowed for a master's thesis, even though the student may have been required to register for additional hours in order to maintain continuous enrollment. If a student elects not to complete the thesis, a retroactive drop (or withdrawal) must be processed for the last term of enrollment in thesis credit to reflect the change of program on the student's transcript. ____________________ MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION WIU Graduate School offers a graduate program leading to the Master of Business Administration degree for those students who are interested in managerial careers and leadership aspirations. Specific program objectives include: (1) acquisition of managerial-level knowledge of and skills in: economics, financial reporting and analysis, operations, strategic use of science and technology, and creating customer and society value in the global arena; (2) acquisition of managerial-level knowledge of and skills in creativity and innovation, leadership and teambuilding, ethics and law; (3) acquisition of managerial-level knowledge of and appreciation for the global implications of all business decision-making. A. Program Admission Applicants to all MBA programs must have: 1) An undergraduate degree from an accredited college or institution. 2) A Graduate School application for admission and the appropriate fee. 3) An official transcript from each college or university attended. 4) Satisfactory performance on undergraduate course work and a recent (five years or less) GMAT or GRE admissions examination score. In recent years, the average GMAT score for applicants admitted to Master’s programs was approximately 565. 5) A current resume. 6) A personal statement of interest. 7) Response to the required essay questions. 8) Business experience requirements including one year work experience for the MBA. Arrangements for taking the GMAT can be made by writing to GMAT, Educational Testing Service, Princeton, New Jersey 08540, by calling 1-800-462-8669, or by using www.gmac.com. Qualified applicants may enter the MBA in either the Fall or Spring semesters. MBA Preparatory Knowledge Students entering the MBA programs are expected to be fluent in the language of business; students are expected to have a working understanding of key concepts in economics, finance, and accounting. In addition, students are expected to have a working proficiency in statistics. There are no prerequisite courses to the MBA programs. B. MBA Program Requirements Each candidate for an MBA degree must complete a minimum of 33 semester hours of course work that include 30 hours of Core Knowledge and Skills. Master of Business Administration(MBA) Program Requirements (33 Hrs.) FIR 7155--Global Financial Management (3) - 80676 ACCT 7080--Financial/Managerial Acct Mgrs (3) - 80537 ECON 7100--Economics for the Global Executive (3) - 80446 ISDS--7110 Quantitative Tools for Management (3) - 80755 ISDS 7313--Global Operations and Management (3) - 80858 MIS 7650--Information Systems in Global Enterprise (3) - 80960 MKTG 7140-- Global Strategic Marketing (3) - 81000 MGMT 7160--Global Strategic Management (3) - 80860 ACCT 7050--Law, Ethics and Coporate Governance (2) - 80557 MKTG 7555--Creativity and Innovation (2) - 81007 MGMT 7135--Leadership and Team Building (2) - 80859 ********************* Capstone course - MGMT 7160--Global Strategic Mgmt (3) - 80860 ***This course can only be taken in the last semester as the Capstone course for the program*** Goto Class ____________________ MASTER OF SCIENCE, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING WIU Graduate School offers a graduate program leading to the Master of Science degree with a major in Mechanical Engineering. Program objectives are: 1) ability to apply advanced knowledge of mathematics, physical sciences, and engineering principles to the solution of practical engineering problems. 2) meet or exceed the needs and expectations of public and private sector employers for M.S. graduates. 3) preparation to pursue additional advanced studies if so desired. A. Program Admission Applicants to all MBA programs must have: 1) An undergraduate degree from an accredited college or institution. 2) A Graduate School application for admission and the appropriate fee. 3) An official transcript from each college or university attended. 4) Satisfactory performance on undergraduate course work and a recent (five years or less) GMAT or GRE admissions examination score. In recent years, the average GMAT score for applicants admitted to Master’s programs was approximately 565. 5) A current resume. 6) A personal statement of interest. 7) Response to the required essay questions. 8) Business experience requirements including one year work experience for the MS. Arrangements for taking the GMAT can be made by writing to GMAT, Educational Testing Service, Princeton, New Jersey 08540, by calling 1-800-462-8669, or by using www.gmac.com. Qualified applicants may enter the MS in either the Fall or Spring semesters. B. Program Requirements Successful completion of 33 semester hours total to include 3 hours each in MECH 7341 and 7342. Of the remaining 27 hours, no more than 9 hours in 6000 level MECH or collateral courses may be used in satisfying degree requirements. Only courses in mathematics, the physical sciences, or another engineering discipline may serve as collateral courses; each course must receive prior approval by the departmental graduate coordinator for it to be used in satisfying degree requirements. With prior approval, up to 3 hours of 7000-level collateral courses may be used in satisfying degree requirements. With prior approval, up to 3 hours of MECH 7992 may be used in satisfying degree requirements. A student must maintain a GPA of 3.00 or higher throughout the program. If a student's GPA is below 3.0, that student will be on probation during the following semester. Failure to improve the GPA above 3.0 by the end of the probationary semester will result in dismissal from the program. Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering(MS) Program Requirements (33 Hrs.) MECH 6324 - Computer Meth/Design (3) - 84313 MECH 6333 - Aerospace Proplsn Syst (3) - 86607 MECH 6340 - Manufacturing Processes (3) - 86608 MECH 6345 - Design Of Mechanisms (3) - 86609 MECH 6350 - Prin Of Biomechanics (4) - 86610 MECH 7332 - Prin Of Propulsion (3) - 86614 MECH 7341 - Engineering Analys I (3) - 84314 MECH 7342 - Engineering Analys II (3) - 84315 MECH 7382 - Software Develop (3) - 84320 MECH 8381 - Finite Element Methods (3) - 84328 MECH 8991 - Research Proposal (2) - 84330 Goto Class ____________________ MASTER OF FINE ARTS, GRAPHIC DESIGN WIU Graduate School offers a graduate program leading to the Master of Fine Arts degree with a major in Graphic Design. Program objectives are: 1) professional studio competence as exemplified by a significant body of work. 2) professional competence in the dissemination of knowledge, including logical and clear written and verbal expression of ideas in teaching contexts. 3) development of skills for critical and analytical reasoning as a practicing art professional. A. Program Admission Portfolio: Approval by the WIU Graduate School including the following: a) Graphic Design: 20-30 slides of original and/or printed works. Submission of original work may be requested. b) Some slides of drawings and optional other media. Include additional views of 3D pieces and submission of original work. c) Letters of recommendation: Letters from two persons familiar with the applicant’s creative activity but who are not members of the area graduate committee. d) Statement: A brief, personal statement of professional ambitions, intended concentration area, other special creative interests, and outline of previous professional experience. Deadline: All University and Department of Art MFA application materials are due February 15 for Fall admission. Contact WIU Graduate School for submissions. B. Program Prerequisites Previous education and experience: A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution is required with not less than 70 semester hours of art, of which 12 hours should be in art history and 24 hours must be in the concentration studio courses. Transfer credit: Any applicant who holds an MA degree in studio art from another institution may transfer up to a maximum of 30 semester hours credit in art earned for that degree to apply toward the MFA degree. C. Prerequisites for Admission to Degree Candidacy The student shall apply for admission to degree candidacy during the semester in which the student completes 30 hours of graduate work. To be approved for admission to candidacy, the student shall have: 1) A grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. 2) Removed all departmental prerequisite requirements. 3) A planned degree program that meets all departmental and graduate school requirements. 4) Established an overall history of satisfactory ratings in periodic review (a semi-annual evaluation of each student’s general level of achievement by a The WIU Graduate School) and be approved for candidacy by that committee. D. Program Requirements 1) A total of 60 semester hours, including a thesis of 6 semester hours in the student’s area of concentration. 2) A total of 36 semester hours of studio art, excluding the thesis, with a minimum of 24 semester hours in the student’s area of concentration. 3) Forty-two semester hours of 7000 level courses. 4) A total of 9 semester hours in art history. 5) A total of 9 semester hours of electives. Students with a concentration in graphic design are required to take at least 12 semester hours of ART 7040 and 7240 combined. Residency requirement for Graphic Design: 1) The student must commit to full-time study for a minimum of two successive semesters after admission to the graphic design concentration to fulfill the residency requirement. 2) Satisfactory grade on a written comprehensive examination, with follow-up oral examination at option of examining committee. 3) Thesis (exhibition) to be approved by a WIU Graduate School faculty committee with the member under whom the thesis was prepared as chair. A written thesis accompanied by appropriate visual documentation is required. Master of Fine Arts,Graphic Design(MFA) Program Requirements (60 Hrs.) ART 6221 - Graphic Dsgn/Print Comm (3) - 83292 ART 6222 - Intrctv Mltimd/Grph Des (3) - 83293 ART 6224 - History Graphic Design (3) - 83295 ARTH 6123 - GREEK ART (3) - 86100 ART 7040 - Problems Graphic Design (3) - 83336 ART 7200 - PHOTOGRAPHY SEMINAR (3) - 83337 ART 7201 - ADV RESEARCH PHTGRPHY (3) - 83339 ART 7240 - VISUAL COMMUNCTN RESRCH (3) - 83341 ART 7330 - Studies/Two Dimen Media (3) - 83343 ART 7550 - Studies/Three Dim Media (3) - 83347 ART 7640 - Studies in Computer Animation (3) - 83350 ART 7710 - INDEP STUDIES B/W PHOTO (3) - 83362 ART 7711 - ADV PHOTOGRAPHY SEMNR (3) - 83363 ART 7712 - PHOTO PORTFOLIO SEM (3) - 83364 ART 7770 - STUDIES MIXED MEDIA (3) - 83367 ARTH 7115 - MIDDLE EGYPTIAN I (3) - 83409 ARTH 7117 - MIDDLE EGYPTIAN LIT (3) - 83410 ARTH 7125 - EGYPTIAN ART & ARCH (3) - 83411 ARTH 7661 - MUSEUM PRACTICES (3) - 83416 ARTH 8125 - EGYPTIAN ART & ARCH (3) - 83422 Goto Class ____________________ MASTER IN DESIGN STUDIES, DESIGN WIU Graduate School offers a graduate program leading to the Master in Design Studies degree with a major in Design. Program objectives are: 1) professional studio competence as exemplified by a significant body of work. 2) professional competence in the dissemination of knowledge, including logical and clear written and verbal expression of ideas in teaching contexts. 3) development of skills for critical and analytical reasoning as a practicing art professional. A. Program Admission Portfolio: Approval by the WIU Graduate School including the following: a) Design: 20-30 slides of original and/or printed works. Submission of original work may be requested. b) Some slides of drawings and optional other media. Include additional views of 3D pieces and submission of original work. c) Letters of recommendation: Letters from two persons familiar with the applicant’s creative activity but who are not members of the area graduate committee. d) Statement: A brief, personal statement of professional ambitions, intended concentration area, other special creative interests, and outline of previous professional experience. Deadline: All University and Department of Art MFA application materials are due February 15 for Fall admission. Contact WIU Graduate School for submissions. B. Program Prerequisites Previous education and experience: A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution is required with not less than 70 semester hours of art, of which 12 hours should be in art history and 24 hours must be in the concentration studio courses. Transfer credit: Any applicant who holds an MA degree in studio art from another institution may transfer up to a maximum of 30 semester hours credit in art earned for that degree to apply toward the MDS degree. C. Prerequisites for Admission to Degree Candidacy The student shall apply for admission to degree candidacy during the semester in which the student completes 30 hours of graduate work. To be approved for admission to candidacy, the student shall have: 1) A grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. 2) Removed all departmental prerequisite requirements. 3) A planned degree program that meets all departmental and graduate school requirements. 4) Established an overall history of satisfactory ratings in periodic review (a semi-annual evaluation of each student’s general level of achievement by a The WIU Graduate School) and be approved for candidacy by that committee. D. Program Requirements 1) A total of 60 semester hours, including a thesis of 6 semester hours in the student’s area of concentration. 2) A total of 36 semester hours of studio art, excluding the thesis, with a minimum of 24 semester hours in the student’s area of concentration. 3) Forty-two semester hours of 7000 level courses. 4) A total of 9 semester hours in art history. 5) A total of 9 semester hours of electives. Students with a concentration in graphic design are required to take at least 12 semester hours of ART 7040 and 7240 combined. Residency requirement for Design: 1) The student must commit to full-time study for a minimum of two successive semesters after admission to the graphic design concentration to fulfill the residency requirement. 2) Satisfactory grade on a written comprehensive examination, with follow-up oral examination at option of examining committee. 3) Thesis (exhibition) to be approved by a WIU Graduate School faculty committee with the member under whom the thesis was prepared as chair. A written thesis accompanied by appropriate visual documentation is required. Master in Design Studies, Design(MDS) Program Requirements (60 Hrs.) ART 6221 - Graphic Dsgn/Print Comm (3) - 83292 ART 6222 - Intrctv Mltimd/Grph Des (3) - 83293 ART 6224 - History Graphic Design (3) - 83295 ARTH 6123 - GREEK ART (3) - 86100 ART 7040 - Problems Graphic Design (3) - 83336 ART 7200 - PHOTOGRAPHY SEMINAR (3) - 83337 ART 7201 - ADV RESEARCH PHTGRPHY (3) - 83339 ART 7240 - VISUAL COMMUNCTN RESRCH (3) - 83341 ART 7330 - Studies/Two Dimen Media (3) - 83343 ART 7550 - Studies/Three Dim Media (3) - 83347 ART 7640 - Studies in Computer Animation (3) - 83350 ART 7710 - INDEP STUDIES B/W PHOTO (3) - 83362 ART 7711 - ADV PHOTOGRAPHY SEMNR (3) - 83363 ART 7712 - PHOTO PORTFOLIO SEM (3) - 83364 ART 7770 - STUDIES MIXED MEDIA (3) - 83367 ARTH 7115 - MIDDLE EGYPTIAN I (3) - 83409 ARTH 7117 - MIDDLE EGYPTIAN LIT (3) - 83410 ARTH 7125 - EGYPTIAN ART & ARCH (3) - 83411 ARTH 7661 - MUSEUM PRACTICES (3) - 83416 ARTH 8125 - EGYPTIAN ART & ARCH (3) - 83422 Goto Class ____________________ ____________________ DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Minimum Requirments for Doctoral Degrees Doctoral degrees require at least 72 credit hours beyond the bachelor's degree; many programs require more. The student's program must be approved by the WIU Graduate School. A student may be required to take courses beyond the minimum to ensure balance and depth in the discipline. The last thirty hours of credit must be earned at Wilborniti' International University. Of the final 30 hours, no more than the maximum allowed by the program may be dissertation hours. No more than 15 post-baccalaureate hours of 6000 level courses may be applied to a doctoral degree. Individual units may have more restrictive requirements. Additional Program Requirements Each graduate program listed has minimum degree requirements. In consultation with the faculty, the coordinator of each graduate program may specify any additional requirements, such as prerequisites, a reading knowledge of a foreign language, a working knowledge of statistics, or specific courses related to graduate. Time Limitation Doctoral degrees must be earned within twelve (12) consecutive years. All course work must be completed within ten (10) years of the student's original admission to a doctoral program. The student may take a further two years of dissertation credit. However, individual academic units may have more stringent time limitations. There are no exceptions to program time limitations. Grades earned in courses at Wilborniti' International University older than program time limits will be shown on the transcript and calculated in the cumulative GPA, but will not be accepted for graduation purposes. Residency Requirement The student must commit to full-time study for a minimum of two successive semesters after admission to the degree program to fulfill the residency requirement. Some academic units do not count the summer term towards residency. Advisory Committee After admission to the doctoral program, the student will be assigned a major advisor, who must be a full member of the WIU Graduate School Faculty, to chair the student's Advisory Committee. This committee will work closely with the student to formulate an approved program of study. The program head, following consultation with the student and major advisor, will approve the appointment of a minimum of three members to the Advisory Committee. Only one adjunct or affiliate graduate faculty member may serve as a voting member on an advisory committee. These appointments will be forwarded to the Dean for Graduate Studies. The advisory committee is not necessarily, but may be, the same as the dissertation committee. Qualifying Examination Individuals seeking a doctoral degree may be required to take a qualifying examination administered by the academic unit in which the student wishes to major. The examination may cover specialized and general knowledge of the major area as well as writing skill. The results of the qualifying exam should be used, in part, to plan the academic program. To be eligible to take this qualifying examination, the student must be fully admitted to the Graduate School. Comprehensive Examination When a student in good standing has completed all basic required coursework for the doctoral degree or is enrolled in the last semester of coursework (exclusive of dissertation hours), he/she must pass a comprehensive examination. This examination must contain both written and oral components, covering the major and collateral fields of study. Performance must be acceptable to the Advisory Committee (not more than one dissenting vote is allowed). The result of the exam (positive or negative) must be communicated to the WIU Graduate School on the Comprehensive Results Form within the same semester the exam was taken or by the specified deadline given by THe WIU Graduate School. Protocols and procedures for administration of comprehensive examinations can be obtained at The WIU Graduate School. The comprehensive examination is not a course; therefore the results of the examination can not be appealed, nor can they be changed after the form has been filed with the Graduate School . Students may take the examination a second time, however. A second failure results in termination, which can be appealed. Contact The WIU Graduate School for all appeals. A student may register for dissertation hours only after passing the comprehensive examination, submitting the results to the WIU Graduate School, and submitting an approved "Application for Admission to Doctoral Candidacy" to the WIU Graduate School. Dissertation Committee The student will select a dissertation committee (minimum of four members) made up of graduate faculty approved by the head of the academic unit and/or the college director. The chair of the dissertation committee must hold full graduate faculty status. It is strongly recommended that one member be outside the discipline. Only one affiliate or adjunct graduate faculty member may serve as a voting member of a dissertation committee. If the dissertation committee differs from the advisory committee, a new committee form must be filed with the Graduate School. Admission to Candidacy Before an applicant will be officially admitted to candidacy for a doctoral degree and allowed to register for dissertation hours, the student must have satisfied the following requirements: 1) The "Application for Admission to Doctoral Candidacy" must be submitted to the Graduate School as soon as possible after the student has passed the comprehensive examination. 2) An approved Thesis/Dissertation Proposal Form must be filed with the WIU Graduate School. Any necessary human or animal subjects approvals must be included before any research is undertaken. 3) The student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on all graduate work undertaken at Wilborniti' International University whether or not the courses are listed on the candidacy form. Grades of "D" or "F" are not accepted for any graduate degree credit but these grades will be computed in the GPA. No more than seven (7) hours of "C+," "C," or "C-" will be counted toward degree requirements. No more than fifteen (15) hours of 6000-level courses may be applied to a doctoral degree. Individual units may have more restrictive requirements. Grades earned on courses taken during the student's final semester may not be used to correct GPA deficiencies. The student must have at least a 3.0 average in all graduate work at the time the candidacy form is filed. All coursework offered for the doctoral degree must have been completed within 10 years. If a student wishes to substitute a course for a required course, the substitution must be approved by the WIU Graduate School on the Course Substitution Form. The form must accompany the candidacy form. Dissertation An acceptable dissertation is a requirement for all doctoral degrees. The dissertation must represent a significant scholarly effort that culminates in an original contribution to the field of inquiry. It should reflect the candidate's ability to conduct independent research and interpret in a logical manner the facts and phenomena revealed by the research. The dissertation proposal (or prospectus) is developed under the guidance of the dissertation committee(The WIU Graduate School). All members of the dissertation committee must approve the proposal (prospectus) and the approved form must be filed with the WIU Graduate School. If human or animal subjects are involved, the appropriate approval forms must accompany the approved Thesis/Dissertation Proposal form. Approval from THe WIU Graduate School review board must be secured before undertaking any research. See the section on "Regulatory Issues." The dissertation must meet the specific regulations of the academic unit in which the student is majoring and the Graduate School. The final draft must be approved by all members of the dissertation committee and by the Dean. This final draft of the dissertation must be submitted to the WIU Graduate School after the defense along with an original committee approval page, with signatures in black ink. A minimum of three copies of the dissertation must be submitted for binding. The dissertation, which will be microfilmed, must be accompanied by an unnumbered abstract of not more than 350 words. The abstract will be published. Fees to cover the cost of microfilming and publishing are to be paid by the student. Continuous Enrollment Doctoral candidates must register for dissertation credit each academic semester (fall and spring) until the dissertation is completed. Students must enroll in the summer semester if they plan to complete and defend their dissertation then. Failure to so register will result in the student being charged tuition for each semester he or she did not enroll. The only exception to this policy is if the student's major professor is on leave or otherwise unavailable. In such cases the approval of the WIU Graduate School is required. In case of serious medical circumstances, students may request a leave of absence, subject to the approval of THe WIU Graduate School. Retroactive approval will not be granted. A leave of absence does not extend time limit to the degree. Defense of Dissertation After the completion of the dissertation and all other prescribed work for the degree, candidates will be given a final oral examination dealing with the dissertation and its relation to the candidate's major field of study. The student's dissertation advisory committee will conduct this exam. All members must be present at the examination. If the student's performance on this examination is satisfactory as judged unanimously by the committee, all requirements for the degree will have been completed. Students must be enrolled in the semester during which they defend the dissertation. Dissertation Credit Credit will be posted upon the completion and acceptance of the dissertation. No more than the maximum number of semester hours for dissertation accepted by the academic unit will be counted towards the degree, even though the student may have registered for additional hours in order to maintain continuous enrollment. Graduation To be certified for graduation, the student's entire program, including the dissertation, must be acceptable to the dissertation committee, unit head and/or director of graduate studies in the student's college, and The WIU Graduate School. The following paper work, in addition to Comprehensive Examination Results and Admission to Candidacy forms (filed before enrolling for dissertation hours), must be filed in the WIU Graduate School by the stated deadline: 1) An "Intent to Graduate Card," by the deadline. No exceptions will be made if the Intent to Graduate Card is not submitted by the stated deadlines. 2) The Dissertation Defense Results form, as soon as the defense has concluded. It is the responsibility of each graduate student to notify the THE WIU Graduate School of any changes in name or address. Students who are graduating will receive a postcard explaining graduation ceremony requirements 6 to 8 weeks prior to graduation. ____________________ DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, MANAGEMENT WIU Graduate School offers a graduate program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration with a Management concentration degree for those students who are interested in managerial careers and leadership aspirations. PhD Program Students are expected to be enrolled in the program on a full-time basis during their course work and one year during their dissertation stage. Doctoral candidates must register for dissertation credit each academic semester until the dissertation is completed in order to remain in active status. This commitment is expected to require three to four years of full-time study. Course work should be completed within two to three years, depending upon a student’s prior academic background. In addition to these requirements, PhD students are expected to develop a high level of skills in both research and teaching. Doctoral students are provided ample opportunity to develop these skills through class work, seminars, and assistantships. Doctor of Philosophy, Business Administration, Management(PhD) Program Requirements (72 Hrs.) Completed Masters Program Courses - (33) MGMT 7030 - Management & Orgnztn (3) - 80854 MGMT 7125 - Org Behavior Internatnl (3) - 80855 MGMT 7130 - Org Behav & Performance (3) - 80857 MGMT 7160 - Global Strategic Mgmt (3) - 80860 MGMT 7161 - Intl Business Strategy (3) - 80861 MGMT 7170 - International Mgmt (3) - 80862 MGMT 7173 - Executive Communications (3) - 80864 MGMT 7421 - Self Leadership/Executives (3) - 86793 MGMT 7510 - Sem/Strtgy & Plan Rsrch (3) - 86796 MGMT 8510 - Sem/Strtgy & Plan Rsrch (3) - 86797 MGMT 8520 - Semn Org Change Mgmt (3) - 86798 MGMT 8530 - Dvlpmnt Mgmt Thought (3) - 86799 MGMT 8921 - Sem Mgmt Research (3) - 80890 Goto Class ____________________ DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING WIU Graduate School offers a graduate program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering with a mechanical engineering concentration degree. Program objectives are the ability to: 1) apply advanced knowledge of mathematics, physical sciences, and engineering principles to the solution of practical engineering problems. 2) meet or exceed the needs and expectations of public and private sector employers for Ph.D. graduates. 3) pursue additional advanced studies if so desired. Admission Requirements Applicants will be considered for admission to the doctoral program based upon a common set of criteria. These are the applicant's educational background, Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score, grade point average (GPA), and letters of recommendation. The GPA used is either the cumulative or the last 60 semester hours of applicable courses earned toward a degree. Admission criteria also depend upon whether the applicant received a degree from an institution that is accredited at the undergraduate level by the Accrediting Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). In most cases, applicants will be considered for admission after completion of a masters degree. However, in certain cases, applicants will be considered for admission to the doctoral program after the attainment of a bachelors degree. Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering(PhD) Program Requirements (72 Hrs.) Completed Masters Program Courses - (33) MECH 7303 - Advanced Dynamics (3) - 84314 MECH 7305 - Inviscid Flow Theory (3) - 84315 MECH 7361 - Mech Bhvr Of Materials (3) - 85899 MECH 7363 - Fracture Mechanics (3) - 85900 MECH 8303 - Advanced Dynamics (3) - 84323 MECH 8305 - Inviscid Flow Theory (3) - 84324 MECH 8323 - Conduction Heat Transf (3) - 86613 MECH 8324 - Radiation Heat Transf (3) - 86614 MECH 8355 - Engineering Optimizatn (3) - 84335 MECH 8361 - Mech Behvr Of Materials (3) - 86613 MECH 8363 - Fracture Mechanics (3) - 86615 MECH 8365 - Corrosion (3) - 86617 MECH 8371 - Adv Mech Vibrations (3) - 84321 MECH 8378 - Intro Comptnl Fluid Dyn (3) - 84326 MECH 8379 - Adv Comptnl Fluid Dyn (3) - 84327 MECH 8381 - Finite Element Methods (3) - 84328 MECH 8382 - Software Develop (3) - 84329 MECH 8990 - Engineering Practicum (3) - 84329 Goto Class ____________________ DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN GRAPHIC DESIGN WIU Graduate School offers a graduate program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy in Graphic Design degree. Program objectives are: 1) professional studio competence as exemplified by a significant body of work. 2) professional competence in the dissemination of knowledge, including logical and clear written and verbal expression of ideas in teaching contexts. 3) development of skills for critical and analytical reasoning as a practicing art professional. A. Program Admission Portfolio: Approval by the WIU Graduate School including the following: a) Graphic Design: 20-30 slides of original and/or printed works. Submission of original work may be requested. b) Some slides of drawings and optional other media. Include additional views of 3D pieces and submission of original work. c) Letters of recommendation: Letters from two persons familiar with the applicant’s creative activity but who are not members of the area graduate committee. d) Statement: A brief, personal statement of professional ambitions, intended concentration area, other special creative interests, and outline of previous professional experience. Doctor of Philosophy, Graphic Design(PhD) Program Requirements (72 Hrs.) Completed Masters Program Courses - (60) ART 8330 - Studies/Two Dimen Media (3) - 83385 ART 8550 - Studies/Three Dim Media (3) - 83386 ART 8660 - Direct Ind Study (3) - 83387 ARTH 8660 - Dir Indiv Study (3) - 83424 Goto Class ____________________ DOCTOR OF DESIGN IN DESIGN WIU Graduate School offers a graduate program leading to the Doctor of Design in Design degree. Program objectives are: 1) professional studio competence as exemplified by a significant body of work. 2) professional competence in the dissemination of knowledge, including logical and clear written and verbal expression of ideas in teaching contexts. 3) development of skills for critical and analytical reasoning as a practicing art professional. A. Program Admission Portfolio: Approval by the WIU Graduate School including the following: a) Design: 20-30 slides of original and/or printed works. Submission of original work may be requested. b) Some slides of drawings and optional other media. Include additional views of 3D pieces and submission of original work. c) Letters of recommendation: Letters from two persons familiar with the applicant’s creative activity but who are not members of the area graduate committee. d) Statement: A brief, personal statement of professional ambitions, intended concentration area, other special creative interests, and outline of previous professional experience. Doctor of Design, Design(DD) Program Requirements (72 Hrs.) Completed Masters Program Courses - (60) ART 8330 - Studies/Two Dimen Media (3) - 83385 ART 8550 - Studies/Three Dim Media (3) - 83386 ART 8660 - Direct Ind Study (3) - 83387 ARTH 8660 - Dir Indiv Study (3) - 83424 Goto Class ____________________
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