Social Studies Degrees

Requirements for the Major in Latin American Studies
A total of 10 courses, including Latin American Studies 173, 174, Spanish 231, two Latin American literature courses at the 200 level or above, four additional courses on Latin America at the 200 level or above from at least three disciplines other than literature, and one senior seminar or senior project.

Students must receive a grade of C- or better for a course to count toward the major. No major requirements may be taken satisfactory/unsatisfactory. The point scale for retention of the major applies to all courses taken to fulfill the major.

Majors are required to spend at least one semester in Latin America matriculated in a program that offers university-level courses (not in a language acquisition program); all course work abroad must be conducted in either Spanish or Portuguese. All study-abroad plans must be approved by the director of the Latin American Studies Program. No more than the equivalent of two semester courses of foreign study credit may be counted toward the major per semester abroad, or four semester courses per year abroad. A minimum grade point average of 2.70 is required for admission to study abroad. Prerequisites for study abroad include the completion of Spanish 135 and Spanish 231 (may be taken concurrently) with a grade of C or better. No more than the equivalent of four semester courses of foreign study or transfer credit may be counted toward the major.

Note: Students wishing to fulfill the advanced grammar requirement in Portuguese must enroll, after securing the approval of the director of the Latin American Studies Program, in either a one-semester language program abroad (which will not replace the study-abroad requirement) or in an intensive summer language program that certifies advanced proficiency.

Requirements for the Major in Latin American Studies:

A total of 10 courses, including:

History of Latin America 173.
Introduction to Latin American Studies (LA 174).
Advanced Spanish Grammar (SP 231).
Two Latin American literature courses (200 level or above).
Four courses on Latin America (200 level or above) from three or more disciplines other than literature. For instance: Anthropology, Economics, Government, etc.
One senior seminar or senior project.

Students must receive a grade of C- or better for a course to count toward the major. No major requirements may be taken satisfactory/unsatisfactory. The point scale for retention of the major applies to all courses taken to fulfill the major.

Majors are required to spend at least one semester in Latin America matriculated in a program that offers university-level courses (not in a language acquisition program); all course work abroad must be conducted in either Spanish or Portuguese. See Off Campus Study options for aproved programs. All study abroad plans must be approved by the director of the Latin American Studies Program. No more than the equivalent of four semester courses of foreign study or transfer credit may be counted toward the major. A minimum grade point average of 2.7 is required for admission to study abroad.

Note: Students wishing to fulfill the advanced grammar requirement in Portuguese must enroll, after securing the approval of the director of the Latin American Studies Program, in either a one-semester language program abroad (which will not replace the study abroad requirement) or in an intensive summer language program that certifies advanced proficiency.

Honors in Latin American Studies:

Students majoring in Latin American studies with a 3.7 major average or better, and a 3.3 overall at the end of their sixth semester, may apply for admission to the honors program by May 30th of their junior year. Permission is required. It involves a year-long independent research project that replaces the senior seminar requirement. Successful completion of the work of the honors thesis (see guidelines) and of the major will enable the student to graduate “With Honors in Latin American Studies.”

General Studies Programs

The Associate in General Studies degree is an attractive alternative for students to explore a range of subject areas without concentrating on any particular one or who are undecided about future educational or career goals. The program requires successful completion of a total of 60 semester hours of general education and elective courses with a cumulative grade point average of AC@ (2.00), in addition to the student having satisfied the Constitution requirement. The AGS is neither a transfer nor a career entry degree. While other colleges may accept credit earned toward this degree, no articulation agreements guaranteeing that the student will enter a Bachelor’s Degree program with junior standing has been established.

Degree Requirements

Completion of a graduate degree requires the following: unconditional admission to graduate studies, admission to degree candidacy, completion of the comprehensive examination and/or research requirement, completion of residency/practicum requirements if appropriate, and completion of the requisite semester hours and course work. Details of these requirements are discussed below and in the individual program sections. Requirements for some programs are different than the above. Students should check with the department or the Graduate Admissions Office for specific requirements.Admission to Degree Candidacy
Comprehensive Examination
Research Requirements
Second Master’s Degree Requirement Semester Hours of Credit
Application for Graduation
Application for Certification

Admission to Degree Candidacy

To be admitted to degree candidacy, the applicant must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.000 on a 4.000 scale for all graduate courses completed at Slippery Rock University, be unconditionally admitted to graduate studies, and meet all specific departmental program admission requirements.

After being unconditionally admitted to graduate studies and meeting departmental requirements, a student must file an Application for Degree Candidacy unless enrolled in physical therapy. The application must be filed after the completion of a minimum of six and a maximum of 12 graduate credits. The Application for Degree Candidacy may be obtained from the Office of Graduate Admissions or a graduate coordinator. It includes a program sequence planned by the student with the assistance of an advisor.

Students who have not been approved for degree candidacy and have earned 12 graduate credits (18 graduate credits for students in Counseling and Development) will not be permitted further registration until this requirement has been met. Grades earned by graduate students in undergraduate courses are not included in the grade point average calculation.

Comprehensive Examination

A comprehensive examination or evaluation may be required of candidates in accordance with policies determined by the student’s major department or school. The comprehensive examination or evaluation must be completed by the deadlines set by the department.

Research Requirements

Candidates for a graduate degree must demonstrate the scholar’s approach to the acquisition and analysis of information in a field of specialization. Advisors welcome imaginative research proposals.

Both thesis and non-thesis programs require research. Students should confer with an advisor or the program coordinator for detailed information concerning research requirements for specific degrees and majors. Students conducting research involving human subjects are required to follow the guidelines and obtain the required approvals of the SRU Institutional Review Board for the protection of human subjects.

Students pursuing a thesis program should contact their academic advisor concerning research after completing about one-half of the degree coursework. The advisor will assist the student with the necessary steps (such as preliminary selection of a topic and arranging for the appointment of a committee) to proceed. Graduate students receive considerable guidance in the preparation of a thesis.

Three bound copies of the thesis will become the property of Slippery Rock University. Additional copies may be required by the program’s department.

Students pursuing a non-thesis program are required to do research in conjunction with specific courses and may be required to complete an internship.

Second Master’s Degree Requirements

In order to qualify for a second master’s degree, regardless of where the first degree was earned, the graduate student must:
Successfully complete a minimum of 18 semester hours of credit at Slippery Rock University beyond the first master’s degree.
Apply no more than 12 semester hours of credit from the first degree toward requirements for the second degree.
Meet departmental requirements for the degree with respect to the required semester hours of credit and courses for a major in that department.
Complete all requirements for the degree, including all credits accepted from the program of the first degree, within the six-year statute of limitations.
Satisfy all incompletes prior to graduation.
Meet all other Universtiy requirements for graduation and be in good standing.

Semester Hours of Credit

A minimum quality point average of 3.000 and between 30 and 60 semester hours of approved graduate credit and other individual program requirements are required for a master’s degree. To assure a balanced and comprehensive program, additional hours may be required or desired by the student. Completion of the semester hour requirement does not in itself entitle one to receive a degree, and the university is not obligated to confer a degree upon completion of the required credit hours.

Additional degree program and university graduation requirements may apply. Requirements vary among programs; therefore, the student should check with graduate coordinators for specific degree or certificate requirements. Physical Therapy, for example, has requirements different from other programs as noted in the Graduate School of Physical Therapy Student Manual.

Application for Graduation

A student is responsible for submitting an official Application for Graduation and Inclusion in Commencement Program, and for fulfilling all requirements for the degree in accordance with the regulations of that program and the university.

Students who meet all graduation requirements in a given term but fail to apply for graduation or pay their graduation fee before the semester ends will be graduated at the end of the semester in which their application/payment is recorded in the Office of Academic Records and Summer School, not the term during which they completed their coursework.

Students must meet all graduation requirements by the official end of the semester in which they have applied to graduate. Failure to do so (e.g., incomplete grades in any course, “X” grades in required courses, no application) will result in extending the student’s graduation date to the end of the term the work or requirement is eventually completed.

The official Application for Graduation and Inclusion in Commencement Program form may be obtained from the student’s graduate coordinator, the office of Graduate Admissions, or on-line at www.sru.edu/graduate under Graduate Student Forms. The completed application should reach the Office of Academic Records and Summer School by October 1 for December graduation, March 1 for May graduation, and June 15 for summer graduation. The diploma fee must be prepaid in the Office of Student Accounts or accompany the application.

Application for Certification

Students who meet requirements for certification in school counseling, reading, secondary education, environmental education, special education or school supervision must file the proper application with the dean of education and pay the processing fee in order to acquire the professional certificate in the area of specialization. Contact the appropriate department for application due deadlines.

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Scholorships for International Students 4 Years - Both of the students parents are not Korean nationals
- Scholarship applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 1.75 30 percent of tuition fees