16 / GENERAL INFORMATION the same specializations as the Master of Science degree. The basic requirements, including those for admission, supervisory committee, and plan of study, are the same as those indicated under General Regulations for master's degrees in this Catalog. Work Required.-A minimum of 32 credits of course work is required with at least 16 credits in graduate level courses. A minimum of 12 credits must 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, given bythe supervisory commit- tee, is required one semester prior to graduation. A final oral examination, covering the candidate's entire field of study, is required. Both examinations must be given on campus. 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 established and emerging health care programs. There are graduate pro- grams in health and hospital administration, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and rehabilitation counseling. The health and hospital administration program is available only as part of a joint MBA/MHS degree program offered in cooperation with the College of Business Administra- tion. The graduate program in health and hospital admini- stration is designed to train qualified individuals for positions of leadership in health care organizations and the communities which they serve. The program 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 simul- taneously admitted to the Master of Business Admin- istration program by the College of Business Administra- tion. A total of 78 semester hours of academic credit is required. In occupational therapy, applicants must have com- pleted an accredited basic professional curriculum. The program includes satisfactory completion of a minimum of 36,credits of academic course work and appropriate practicum and internship experience. This nonthesisdegree requires the candidate to complete an approved depart- mental study or research project and pass an oral exami- nation as part of the degree requirements. This one-year program is designed to prepare occupational therapists for leadership roles in clinical practice, administration, or education. The rehabilitation counseling program is designed to meet the need for professional personnel to serve in a varietyof rehabilitation counselingareas.Thedepartment requires a minimum of 52 academic credits for the majority of students including 37 credits in the major area. Some exceptionally well-qualified students may be re- quired to take a minimum of 43 credits including 31 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 comple- ment the major courses and relate to the career plans of the student. All candidates must pass a comprehensive examination. Additional requirements are listed under the General Regulations section for all master's degrees. MASTER OF HEALTH SCIENCE EDUCATION The program leading to the degree of Master of Health Science Education is designed to meet the need for advanced preparation of health educators to serve in positions of leadership in community, business, health care delivery, and community college and school set- tings. Work Required.-A minimum of 36 credits of course work is required, of which at least 50% must be graduate courses in health science education. Course approval must be obtained from the student's academic adviser. Supervisory Committee.-A committee of at least two members, including a chairperson and at least one other member from the department graduate faculty, will super- vise the work of students registered in this program. Final Examination.-The candidate must pass a final written examination covering the course of student and research knowledge. The examination is taken in the semester in which the candidate plans to complete the degree. MASTER OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE The degree of Master of Landscape Architecture is the advanced professional degree for graduates with bacca- laureate credentials in landscape architecture and is a first professional degree for the graduate from a nonlandscape architectural background who wishes to qualify for regis- tration as a landscape architect. This degree program is affiliated with the Master of Landscape Architecture pro- gram at Florida International University. An advanced professional life experience base is available for eligible candidates. Work Required.-For landscape architecture and re- lated or nonrelated degree bases, candidates must-com- plete a minimum of 48 credit hours, including 6 credit hours of thesis. For advanced professional life experience candidates, the minimum requirement is 30 credit hours, including thesis. At least 50% of all course work must be graduate courses in landscape architecture. For. some study areas, with permission from the departmental gradu- ate faculty, a terminal project requiring six credits may be elected in lieu of a thesis. MASTER OF LAWS IN TAXATION (LL.M. IN TAX.) The instructional program leading to the degree Master of Laws in Taxation offers advanced instruction in taxa- ,tion, with emphasis on federal taxation and particularly federal income taxation, for law graduates who plan to specialize in such matters in the practice of law. Work Required.-Degree candidates must complete 24 credit hours, 20 of which must be in graduate level tax courses, including a research and writing course. MASTER OF MUSIC The Master of Music degree is offered with programs in music and music education. The music program includes