2001-2003 Graduate Catalog - Texas Southern University: ::em.tsu ...

SC 550 PROBLEMS IN SPEECH COMMUNICATION (3)** Analysis of current research problems peculiar to thefield of speech. Comparison of contemporary theories, emphasis on predictions of future theories in speech and cognatecommunication.SC 551 COMMUNICATION THEORIES AND APPLICATIONS (3)** Comprehensive investigation of theories andapplications in the major areas of communication. Emphasis to be placed each semester on rhetoric, interpersonal, interculturalor organizational theory emphases.SC 552 ADVANCED ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNCATION (3)** Dimensions and levels of communicationbehavior within complex organizations with special emphasis on varied organizational structures.** May be repeated as focus changes.…………………………………………………………….English, Foreign Languages & Reading…………………………………………………………….The Graduate Program in the Department of English, Foreign Languages, and Reading focuses on literary studies and leadsto the Master of Arts in English. The program is structured to offer students a broad-based survey of the literary canon, whileengaging them in an in-depth study of major literary genre. Emphasizing the transmission of history, canonic placementand critical reception of the works of major authors, the program provides students myriad opportunities to apply variousmethods of literary research. The primary aim of the curriculum is to prepare graduates to assume roles as scholars andteachers in the area of literature.ADMISSION CRITERIAApplicants to the Master of Arts in English must be admitted to the Graduate School of Texas Southern University. Theadmissions review process entails meeting all of the specified criteria of the Graduate School and those specified for admissionto the Graduate Program of the Department of English, Foreign Languages and Reading. To receive full admissionstatus to the graduate curriculum in English, students must meet the following criteria:1. a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 in under graduate studies and a 3.0 in undergraduate literary studies;2. completion of 12 semester hours of foreign language in the undergraduate curriculum; and3. applicants must present a Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores (combined verbal and quantitative)which are considered along with the applicant’s undergraduate grade point average. In addition to the aboverequirements, the socioeconomic background of applicants will be considered in the admission process.a. Economic status of family when applicant was in elementary, secondary,and undergraduate school.b. Applicant was first generation to attend undergraduate school.c. Applicant was first generation to attend graduate or professional school.d. Applicant is multi-lingual.e. Applicant was employed while attending undergraduate school.f. Applicant helped to raise other children in family.g. Geographic residence in Texas of applicant at time of application.h. Geographic region in which applicants high school is located.i. Applicant demonstrated performance in community activities.j. Applicant has demonstrated commitment to a particular field of study.k. The presence or absence of role models with comparable graduate school trainingin the applicant’s region of residence.l. The applicant’s performance during a personal interview.75