MASTER'S DEGREES / 15 be in a selected area of specialization in graduate level courses. A thesis is not required, but the student must submit a technical paper in an appropriate field. A comprehensive written qualifying examination, giv- en by the supervisory committee, is required one semester prior to graduation. A final oral examination, covering the candidate's entire field of study, is re- quired. Both examinations must be given on campus. MASTER OF HEALTH EDUCATION The program leading to the degree of Master of Health Education is designed to meet the need for ad- vanced preparation of health educators to serve in positions of leadership in school and community set- tings. Work Required.-A minimum of 36 credits of course work is required, of which at least 50% must be graduate level courses in health education. Course approval must be obtained from the student's aca- demic adviser. Off-Campus Work.-The regulations governing the use of off-campus work are the same as those for the Master of Education degree. Supervisory Committee.-A committee of the fac- ulty of the Department of Health Education and Safe- ty with the Dean of the College, or a designated rep- resentative, serving as chairperson and the Dean for Graduate Studies and Research as an ex-officio mem- ber, will supervise the work of students registered in this program. Final Examination.-The candidate must pass a final written or oral examination taken on campus upon completion of course work. This written or oral examination will be confined largely to the student's major field of study. MASTER OF HEALTH SCIENCE The Master of Health Science degree is designed to meet the need.for leadership personnel in allied health to serve a variety of functions required in es- tablished and emerging health care programs. There are graduate programs in health and hospital adminis- tration, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and rehabilitation counseling. The health and hospital ad- ministration program is available only as part of a joint MBA/MHS degree program offered in coopera- tion with the College of Business Administration. The graduate program in health and hospital ad- ministration is designed to train qualified individuals for positions of leadership in health care organiza- tions and the communities which they serve. The pro- gram requires full-time study for five semesters plus an administrative residency experience of not less than six months. Students are admitted only in the fall semester and must be simultaneously admitted to the Master of Business Administration program by the College of Business Administration. A total of 76 semester hours of academic credit is required. In occupational therapy, a foundation program is required, i.e., evidence of completion of an ac- credited basic professional curriculum in occupa- tional therapy. The work required is satisfactory com- pletion of a minimum of 36 credits of academic course work. The program in occupational therapy re- quires appropriate practicum experiences and an in- ternship. A thesis is not required but the candidate in occupational therapy must complete an approved de- partmental study or research project as part of the de- gree requirements and pass an oral comprehensive examination. In physical therapy the program requires comple- tion of a core curriculum of neuroscience, pathokinesiology, and concepts of health care and management as they relate to physical therapy. Elec- tive course work, a research project, and a clinical in- ternship with a recognized clinician are required components of the 54 credits of academic course work which must be successfully completed. All can- didates must pass an oral comprehensive examina- tion. The two-year, nonthesis curriculum is designed with the flexibility to permit each student to pursue and develop an area of expertise in either basic or clinical science. The rehabilitation counseling program is designed to meet the need for professional personnel to serve in a variety of rehabilitation counseling areas. The de- partment requires satisfactory completion of a mini- mum of 52 credits of academic course work including 37 credits in the major area. Work in the major area includes three semesters of practicum experiences and a full-time internship. Elective courses are selected which complement the major courses and re- late to the career plans of the student. All candidates must pass a comprehensive examination. Additional requirements are listed under the Gen- eral Regulations section for all master's degrees. MASTER OF LAWS IN TAXATION (LL.M. IN TAX.) The instructional program leading to the degree Master of Laws in Taxation offers advanced instruc- tion in taxation, with emphasis on federal taxation and particularly federal income taxation, for law grgd- uates who plan to specialize in such matters in the practice of law. Work Required.-Degree candidates must com- plete 24 credit hours, 20 of which must be in graduate level tax courses, including a research and writing course in which the candidate is enrolled for an entire academic year. MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING AND MASTER OF NURSING The College of Nursing offers the Master of Science in Nursing and Master of Nursing degrees with clinical specializations in adult health, child health, critical care, family and community health, geron- tological nursing, nurse midwifery, nursing service administration, psychiatric and mental health, and women's and infants' nursing. In addition to the clinical specialization, each student is expected to ac- quire the knowledge and skills essential to one of the functional areas of practice. The functional roles of clinical specialist, nurse educator, nursing adminis- trator, and nurse practitioner are offered. Work Required.-A minimum of 48 semester hours is required for graduation. Candidates for the Master of Science in Nursing degree must prepare and pres- ent theses acceptable to their supervisory committees and the Graduate School. These theses will be pub- lished by microfilm. Candidates for the Master of Nursing degree are required to complete a project. Final Examination.-During the final semester each student in the Master of Science in Nursing program must pass an oral examination in defense of the