18 /GENERAL INFORMATION Art.-The MFA degree with a major in art is designed for those who wish to prepare themselves as teachers of art in colleges and universities and for those who wish to attain a professional level of proficiency in studio work. Specializa- tion is offered in the studio areas of ceramics, creative photography, drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, graphic design, electronic intermedia, and multimedia. The MFA is generally accepted as the terminal degree in the studio area. In addition to the general requirements above, students are required to take a minimum of 60 credit hours. Require- ments include 42 hours in studio courses (24 in specializa- tion, 12 in electives, and 6 in ART 6971 or 6973C); 6 hours in art history, 3 hours in seminar; 3 hours in aesthetics, criticism, or art law; and 6 hours of electives. The College reserves the right to retain student work for purposes of record, exhibition, or instruction. English.-The MFA in English with a concentration in creative writing helps talented men and women develop as writers and critics through a diverse selection of workshops and literary studies. Students work continually and closely with the writing faculty. Students are expected to produce a manuscriptof publishable workatthe end ofthe program. The program includes nine courses (four workshops, three literature courses, and two electives), three reading tutorials, and a thesis: 48 credits in all. Students shou Id plan to take one workshop each semester. Two of the literature courses must involve different centuries. One elective may be taken outside the department; electives may also be taken as independent study projects or additional literature courses. The thesis is an original manuscript of fiction or poetry. Theatre.-The MFA degree with a major in theatre is designed primarily for those interested in production-ori- ented theatrical careers and teaching. Specialization is offered in the areas of performance and design/technology. The craft skills encompassed in the program are given subsequent application in public and studio productions. Course work includes 18 hours of core classes, 17 hours of specialty training, an internship, and a project in lieu of thesis. The program totals 60 hours. MASTER OF FOREST RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION The Master of Forest Resources and Conservation pro- gram is designed for those students who wish additional professional preparation, rather than for those interested primarily in research. This nonthesis degree is offered in the same specializations as the Master of Science degree. The basic requirements, including those for admission, supervi- sory committee, and plan of study, are the same as those indicated under GeneralRegulationsfor 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 by the supervisory committee, is re- quired one semester prior to graduation. A final oral exami- nation, 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 programs in health and hospital administration, occupational 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 Administration. The graduate program in health and hospital administra- tion isdesigned to train qualified individuals for positions of leadership in health care organizations and the communi- ties which they serve. The program requires full-time study for five semesters plus an administrative residency experi- ence 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 78 semester hours of academic credit is required. In occupational therapy, applicants must have com- pleted an accredited entry-level occupational therapy pro- gram. The program includes satisfactory completion of a minimum of 36 credits of academic course work. This nonthesis degree requires the candidate to complete an approved research project and pass an oral examination 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 variety of rehabilitation counseling areas. The department requires a minimum of 52 academic credits for the majority of students including a minimum of 37 credits in the major area. Some exceptionally well-qualified students may be required to take a minimum of 43 credits including minimum of 31 credits in the major area. Work in the major area includes three semesters of practicum experiences and a full-time internship. Elective courses may be selected which complement 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 ad- vanced preparation of health educators to serve in positions of leadership in community, business, health care delivery, and community college and school settings. 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