bachelor's Degree Program Information
combined Degree Program Information
Master's Degree Program Information
Doctoral Degree Program Information
Certificate Programs
School of Architecture
School of Criminology and Criminal Justice
School of Public Administration
School of Social work
School of Urban and Regional Planning

Link to Course Descriptions in College of Architecture, Urban and Public Affairs

Academic Mission
The College of Architecture, Urban and Public Affairs is a unique configuration of professional programs addressing social justice, design, public policy and planning in and for communities. The College strives to develop solutions through the integration and synergy of diverse disciplines by building knowledge and testing theoretical frameworks. In doing so, the College prepares future leaders, scholars, and innovators to advocate for solutions through action. Instructional outcomes prepare students for admission to professional schools in areas such as criminal justice, law, public administration, social work, and urban and regional planning and a variety of positions in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Students completing degree programs in the College of Architecture, Urban and Public Affairs are prepared to assume the role of responsible citizenship in our increasingly complex society.

The College of Architecture, Urban and Public Affairs awards the degrees of Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.), Bachelor of Arts with major in Criminal Justice (B.A.), Bachelor of Public Management (B.P.M.), Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.), and Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning (B.U.R.P.). It also awards a joint Bachelor of Architecture/ Master of Urban and Regional Planning (B.Arch./M.U.R.P.) degree.

At the graduate level, the College offers degree programs leading to the Master of Science with a major in Criminology and Criminal Justice (M.S.), Master of Nonprofit Management (M.N.M.), Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.), Master of Social Work (M.S.W.), and Master of Urban and Regional Planning (M.U.R.P.). A Doctor of Philosophy with a major in Public Administration (Ph.D.) is also offered.

Details on all of the above degree program offerings are listed in this section under the schools in which the programs are offered. The schools are listed in the following order: School of Architecture, School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, School of Public Administration, School of Social Work, and School of Urban and Regional Planning.

Bachelor’s Degree Program Information

Admission Requirements and Recommendations
Applicants for admission to the College of Architecture, Urban and Public Affairs must meet the general freshman or transfer admission requirements of the University. Consult the Admissions section of this catalog for specific requirements.

Students applying to the College of Architecture, Urban and Public Affairs must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 and have completed the necessary prerequisite course work associated with the particular prospective degree program. For additional admission requirements for each school, consult the appropriate sections of this catalog.

Should there be any outstanding requirements at the time of application to the College, attempts should be made to complete these deficiencies early in the junior year. The School of Architecture requires that all prerequisites be met prior to the beginning of design classes at FAU.

Successful achievement of the educational objectives of degree programs is based upon the assumption that students have attained general education competencies. Excessive enrollments in lower-level (1000/2000) courses should be avoided, unless these credits are to fulfill prerequisites. In addition, transfer students should have fulfilled the University’s requirement regarding the College Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST), writing requirement (WAC), and math requirement (Gordon Rule); see the Degree Requirements section of this catalog. Students who have not fulfilled the CLAST requirements may be prohibited from registering. Students who are missing any section of the CLAST must see their academic advisor. Effective fall 2006, students who have not completed the CLAST requirements may not apply for graduation.

Degree Requirements
All candidates for a baccalaureate degree from the College of Architecture, Urban and Public Affairs must satisfy all:
1. General baccalaureate degree requirements of the University with a minimum of 120 approved credits in academic courses, except Architecture, which requires a minimum of 159 approved credits.
2. Requirements for the degree as specified by the school in which the program is offered. These requirements are listed in the sections describing the various degree programs. Students in Architecture, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Social Work, and Urban and Regional Planning should consult their respective program’s student manual for more detailed information.
3. Requirements of the College of Architecture, Urban and Public Affairs.

Requirements of the College of Architecture, Urban and Public Affairs
1. Students must declare a major as early as possible.
2. Students must complete each course and the number of credits required in the major as prescribed by the particular degree program. Courses in the major must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. A grade of “C-” does not satisfy the requirement. Any course work in the major's field transferred from another institution must be approved by the major's school.
3. Outstanding prerequisites should be satisfied early in the junior year, except in the School of Architecture. The School of Architecture requires that all prerequisites, including general education and preprofessional, be met prior to enrolling in the upper-division (3000 level or above) design studio sequence. Failure to fulfill all prerequisites prevents entry into any design studio. Students who have not met prerequisites will be administratively withdrawn from the course at the time the deficiency is determined to exist.
4. A minimum FAU grade point average of 2.0 in all course work attempted, except in the Bachelor of Social Work, which requires a minimum FAU GPA of 2.5 to be eligible for field education.
5. The College’s programs offer internships that meet degree requirements. Consult with the appropriate faculty internship coordinator for internship planning. Students should note that while cooperative education experiences are available in some disciplines, such credits do not count toward graduation requirements.
6. Students seeking waivers from any given requirement must still fulfill the credit requirement. For example, students waived from PAD 4941 (Government Internship) must take a 3-credit PAD course in its place. Waivers must be approved according to the procedures of the school. Students should consult with their faculty program coordinator.
7. The last 30 upper-division credits (3000/4000-level courses and 5000-level courses for Architecture majors) must be earned in residence at FAU.
8. A minimum of 45 credits toward the degree must be at the upper-division (3000 and 4000) level for the Criminology and Criminal Justice, Social Work, and Urban and Regional Planning programs. For Public Management, students must complete a minimum of 54 upper-division credits. For Architecture, students must complete 99 upper-division credits, including courses at the 5000 level.
9. Students should be aware of curriculum changes pertinent to this academic year, but subsequent to the printing of this catalog. These changes take precedence over the printed catalog and can be viewed at www.fau.edu/universitycatalog/pdf_revisions/CombArch.pdf and www.fau.edu/universitycatalog/pdf_revisions/ArchDescript.pdf.
10. As students prepare for program completion and graduation from the University, they must consult with an academic advisor to review their degree audit during the semester prior to intended graduation.

Curriculum Progression and Advisement
The College of Architecture, Urban and Public Affairs seriously regards its responsibility and partnership with its students to ensure efficient and effective progression through the various curricula. Appropriate academic advising is one means by which such progression occurs. Upon entry into the College, students must consult with an academic coordinator for initial program review and planning. During the course of the student’s tenure in the College, each student must seek academic advisement in the respective major. Faculty and professional advisors are available to assist students in appropriate curriculum progression. Appropriate curriculum progression includes ensuring the fulfillment of state and program requirements such as CLAST.

Foreign Language Requirements
All students must satisfy the foreign language requirement for admission to the University. Only students in the baccalaureate Criminal Justice degree program need to satisfy the University’s foreign language graduation requirement (see the Degree Requirements section).

Graduation Requirements
Effective fall 2006, CAUPA students are no longer allowed to cross enroll at another institution during their graduation semester. Students must also have the College Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST) completed prior to their graduation semester. Students should make advising appointments in a timely manner to ensure that they do not fall into either of the above categories.

Policy on Use of Recording Devices in the Classroom
The College of Architecture, Urban and Public Affairs prohibits audio and video recording of instructional activities in classrooms, laboratories, and studios without the expressed written consent of the instructor. This does not apply to students receiving services from the Office of Students with Disabilities. When the instructor’s consent is given, the materials are not for distribution or sale in any fashion.

Student Responsibility
1. Students are responsible for reading this University Catalog and the Academic Calendar and registering, adding, dropping, and/or withdrawing from courses. Students must meet all course prerequisites and corequisites.
2. Students who are enrolled at another institution are responsible for having their grades transferred to FAU at the end of each semester.
3. Students are required to meet with their advisor in person at least once a year.
4. An Application for Degree must be submitted to the academic advisor within the first two weeks of the intended semester of graduation. See the University’s Academic Calendar for important dates. Faculty and staff are not responsible for reminding students of deadlines.

Disruptive Student Behavior
The College of Architecture, Urban and Public Affairs honors the individual and collective pursuits and outcomes that are facilitated by its faculty and engaged in by its students. A positive learning environment is essential for the provision of a quality education. The classroom must be respected as a place of individual dignity and educational growth and development. Consequently, any interference with or obstruction of the educational process is considered disruptive and will not be tolerated. Disruptive conduct is a violation of the Florida Atlantic University Student Code of Conduct and will be treated as such.

Student Services
The College of Architecture, Urban and Public Affairs encourages student success and excellence, and strives to make the University experience all that it can be. The CAUPA advising center provides professional staff to assist students throughout their academic experience at FAU. Staff are located at three campuses for easy access; appointments and walk-in days are available.

Combined Degree Program Information

The School of Architecture and the School of Urban and Regional Planning offer a combined B.Arch./M.U.R.P. degree for architecture students wishing to engage their interest in planning and urban design through integrated graduate study. Eligible students can graduate with both a professional B.Arch. degree and a M.U.R.P. degree after six years of full-time study. See the program’s full description under the School of Architecture heading in this section.

Master's Degree Program Information

Specific requirements for master’s degree programs in the College of Architecture, Urban and Public Affairs are detailed within each school’s description in this College section.

Doctoral Degree Program Information

The School of Public Administration offers a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Public Administration. This doctoral program is designed to qualify students in research, university teaching, and consultation. Admission and degree requirements for this Ph.D. program are listed within the School of Public Administration section in this College section.

Certificate Programs

Several certificate programs are offered in the College of Architecture, Urban and Public Affairs. The School of Public Administration offers graduate certificates in Public Management and Nonprofit Management. The School of Social Work offers graduate certificates in Child Welfare and Aging as well as undergraduate certificates in Child Welfare and Aging. Graduate certificate programs in the School of Urban and Regional Planning include Economic Development and Tourism, Environmental Planning, Sustainable Community Planning, and Visual Planning Technology.

Requirements for all certificate programs are listed within their specific schools in this College section. Students must apply for the certificate through their graduate advisors on completion of the course work.

School of Architecture
Faculty:
Temkin, A., Director; Abbate, A. J.; d’Anjou, P.; Caldierón, J.; Hardy, D. J.; Haupt, H.; Johnson, R. B.; Kulic, V.; Lyn, F. E.; Sandell, J.; Thitiswat, M.; Vermisso, E.

Bachelor of Architecture Degree
(Minimum of 159 approved credits required)
Lower-division courses at the Boca Raton campus
Upper-division courses at the Fort Lauderdale campus

Mission
The School of Architecture offers a first professional degree, the Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.). The school is an institution of shared learning, an operative organization within a laboratory consisting of the city of Fort Lauderdale, south Florida, and the Florida-Caribbean and Latin American regions. Through projects and programs that are interdisciplinary and internationally relevant, students and faculty team with communities, allied professionals, artists, builders, developers, manufacturers, and governmental agencies.

The School of Architecture prepares students for the profession of architecture by developing an understanding of design as an interpretive process. Students acquire a broadened capacity to recognize their societal responsibilities and exercise ethical judgment in improving the quality of the physical environment, and, with it, the quality of life.

Architecture Program Accreditation
In the U.S., most state registration boards require a degree from an accredited professional degree program as a prerequisite for licensure. The National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB), which is the sole agency authorized to accredit U.S. professional degree programs in architecture, recognizes two types of degrees: The Bachelor of Architecture and the Master of Architecture. A degree program may be granted a six-year, three-year, or two-year term of conformance with established educational standards. The five-year professional Bachelor of Architecture program is fully accredited by the NAAB. This is a limited access program.

Lower-Division Students with Architectural Interests
Students applying for admission to the lower-division sequence of the School of Architecture must first apply and be accepted to the University before they may be considered for admission to the school. The University application must be submitted no later than January 8, 2010. (See the Admissions section of this catalog.)

FAU’s lower-division Architecture sequence is a small, limited access program. A select number of students are accepted to this sequence each year. Students in this program complete all University general education courses and architecture courses at FAU. All other first- and second-year students interested in pursuing an architecture degree must either: 1) cross enroll at FAU, Boca Raton campus, for general education courses and one of the regional community or state colleges to take their lower-division architecture courses; or 2) initiate and complete all architecture and general education courses at another institution. Students choosing to cross enroll may take architecture courses at Broward College, Miami-Dade College (Downtown campus), or Palm Beach Community College (Lake Worth and Boca Raton campuses). These colleges are not affiliated with FAU; therefore, separate application and institutional procedures apply. See an academic coordinator to develop and ensure an appropriate plan of study during these first two years.

Admission to the lower-division sequence is determined by a faculty admissions committee after a review of the student’s academic record and lower-division School of Architecture application. These decisions are final. The lower-division School of Architecture application includes a short writing assignment and a series of drawing exercises. For the application (writing assignment and drawing exercises) visit www.fau.edu/caupa/arch/applications.html. The application is due to the School of Architecture on February 5, 2010. Submission directions are explained on the application. There is no portfolio requirement for lower-division students. Students can submit the admission package up to the deadline.

The lower-division sequence requires a minimum of two years of course work, beginning with the freshman level. Students are expected to take a design studio each semester, along with supplemental course work intended to support and enhance each individual’s technical, analytical, historical, and social awareness of design-related issues.

Required Lower-Division Preprofessional Sequence Courses. See an FAU advisor before enrolling in preprofessional courses:

* Community college and state courses
** Only available at FAU
*** See an FAU advisor regarding corequisites and program stipulations at a community or state college.
+ Recommended: Trigonometry (MAC 1114) or Precalculus Algebra and Trigonometry (MAC 1147) are recommended as additional preparation for the math requirements of the physics and structural design courses.

Professional Degree Program Upper-Division
The core of the degree program is the architectural design studio. The design studio sequence is formulated to develop an increasing complexity of problems in the junior, senior, and thesis phases of the professional program. Issues of order and composition, technology and environment, material and structure, spatial expression and functionality, culture and context, anthropometrics and scale, and analysis and synthesis inform the design process throughout the sequence.

Many architecture students are employed either part-time or full-time. Where possible, course schedules permit students to fulfill the degree requirements in phases and at a pace that acknowledges their working schedule while rigorously maintaining the requirements for academic performance. Completion of the professional Bachelor of Architecture program requires fulfilling all of the prerequisite and required professional courses of the program. Students admitted at the 5000 level must complete a minimum of 33 credits at Florida Atlantic University, including the entire thesis-level studio sequence.

Upper-division study in the School of Architecture is a coordinated learning experience that is a continuation of the sequence begun in lower-division preprofessional programs.
Professional study is divided into phases of development. A portfolio submission is required for admission and placement within the design sequence.

The 3000-level (junior) sequence of design studios emphasize the development of design method, graphic technique, site analysis, and environmental response. Required courses supplementing the design core include the topics of structures, environmental technology, history, theory, site planning, and materials and methods of construction.

The 4000-level (senior) sequence of design studios emphasize urban place-making and investigations of the public and private domains. Required courses in advanced structures, environmental technology, history, theory, and digital media complement the studio core in the sequence. Students also have the opportunity to focus on the upper-division interdisciplinary studies available in the College.

The 5000-6000-level (thesis) sequence begins with a studio that focuses on urban and regional issues, systems integration, and detail development. Students also complete the Professional Practice sequence and prepare for their Comprehensive Design Studio via the Project Research Methods course. Upper-division elective courses provide the opportunity to explore related areas of study. Students are encouraged to take full advantage of the various interdisciplinary and interdepartmental offerings within the College (its Research Centers and schools) and elsewhere at the University.

Admission Requirements
Students seeking admission to the upper-level professional Bachelor of Architecture program must be admitted to the University before an application to the School of Architecture will be reviewed. Students are only admitted to the program in the fall semester. Fall 2010 University applications must be received by February 5, 2010. School of Architecture applications must be received by March 5, 2010.

The Bachelor of Architecture program is limited access. Admission and the point of entry into the program are determined by a faculty admissions committee through the review of the student’s academic record, writing sample, and portfolio. These decisions are based on the following considerations and are final:

1. Overall GPA;
2. TOEFL scores of 550 for students whose primary language is not English;
3. Achievements in required preprofessional courses;
4. Courses completed in accordance with the recommended sequence;
5. Submission of the assigned writing sample;
6. A portfolio of student work demonstrating the potential to successfully complete the Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) program;
7. Completed School of Architecture application.

School of Architecture Application
The School of Architecture application, required of all students, must be obtained from the FAU website, completed, and returned to the School of Architecture (the application and portfolio must be submitted together). Where applicable, this application will be evaluated for transfer credits by the admissions committee. For any questionable courses, students must include syllabi and course descriptions from the institution at the time of attendance. The College of Architecture, Urban and Public Affairs does not translate international transcripts or course descriptions. A service for translation can be found at www.NACES.org. Transfer of any course work in the major field must be approved by the faculty of the school.

Portfolio and Writing Requirements
Students applying for admission to the School of Architecture must submit a portfolio of work and complete the required writing exercise for fall 2010 by March 5, 2010, at 10 a.m., Room 807 of the Higher Education Complex, 111 E. Las Olas Blvd., in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Admission and the point of entry are determined by a faculty admissions committee. These decisions are final.

Portfolio Requirement
Portfolios submitted after the deadline will not be accepted. A portfolio should be a well-crafted presentation of an applicant’s work. The representation must include academic work, whether it is from designs 1 through 4 for admission to the junior phase or designs 1 through 8 for admission to the thesis phase. Failure to include academic work disqualifies the applicant for consideration to the School of Architecture. Portfolios must be submitted in letter-size (8 1/2” by 11”) format. No original documents, slides, or rolled drawings will be accepted.

Submitted portfolios must include a cover page with the student’s name, address, telephone number(s), email address, date of birth, and sequence for which the student is applying. Portfolios may include up to 24 pages of representative work. Projects must indicate a sequential process of development, with the greatest emphasis on recent works. Examples of student work are most important, but other creative works may be included. All projects should include the following text information: a title, a description of the project, the course for which the work was completed (where applicable), and the date completed. For group work or professional work, indicate the work attributed to the applicant.

Architectural projects should be illustrated with clear reproductions and include a range of architectural representation: plans, elevations, sections, perspective drawings, sketches, photographs of models, and other three-dimensional representations. The architecture faculty reviews the contents of a portfolio for admission and placement purposes. The projects submitted will be evaluated for equivalent learning. Student placement in the Design Studio sequence is based upon the level of skill and understanding as demonstrated in the portfolio. Students are urged to read descriptions of the required design courses offered at community or state colleges and required for entry to this program. Knowledge of the contents of those courses will guide students in submittal of portfolio pieces that indicate learning of said material.

Required Writing Exercise
Applicants to the School of Architecture are required to participate in a writing exercise. The requirement will be fulfilled by handwriting short essays on subjects to be announced at the time of the exercise. Applicants will be given ample time to respond to the subject and complete the task. Legibility, grammar, spelling, and concise thought are all important aspects of writing ability and should be given equal effort. Writing samples are evaluated to determine the student’s readiness for upper-division writing and analysis. The writing sample will be completed in person on the day of the portfolio submission deadline. Students should report to Room 807 in the Higher Education Complex (111 East Las Olas Blvd., downtown Fort Lauderdale).

Deadlines
Fall 2010
University Applications – February 5, 2010
School of Architecture Application – March 5, 2010
Portfolio Submission – March 5, 2010, at 10 a.m.
Required Writing Exercise (in person) –
March 5, 2010, at 10 a.m.

Architectural Design Techniques (ARC 3319)
All students transferring to the School of Architecture are expected to enter the design sequence with a fundamental understanding of presentation and descriptive drawing methods. To this end, all students are placed in Architectural Design Techniques as an introduction to the graphic methods and expectations of the School of Architecture. Students exhibiting particularly strong graphic skills in their portfolios may be exempted by faculty decision from this course and enter the design studios in their first semester. All other students must take Architectural Design Techniques before they are permitted to enroll in a design sequence. This course is typically offered in the summer semester.

Degree Requirements
3000 Level (Junior Level)/4000 Level (Senior Level)
1. Eligibility for admission into the upper-level sequence is contingent on:
Completion of all approved lower-level preprofessional prerequisites and general education requirements; or

Completion of an approved Associate of Arts (A.A.) in an architectural design program at Hillsborough, Valencia, or Palm Beach (Lake Worth or Boca Raton campus) community colleges or Broward College (downtown campus), Indian River State College, Miami-Dade College, or St. Petersburg College; or

Completion of equivalent courses at an accredited institution and equivalent architecture courses at an accredited institution.

2. Transfer credit for required preprofessional courses will be accepted only for all equivalent architecture courses with a grade of “C” or higher. A grade of “C-” or below does not meet this requirement.

A minimum grade of “C” is required for each architecture (ARC-prefixed) course. A grade of “C-” or below does not meet this requirement. When a grade below a “C” is earned, the course will not count toward any portion of the 159-credit requirement.

5000 Level (Thesis Level)
1. All students who have completed an approved bachelor’s degree in an architectural design program or equivalent courses from an approved architectural design program at an accredited institution are eligible for admission into the thesis level of the B.Arch. program contingent upon a portfolio review for design sequence placement and faculty decision.
2. Transfer credit for required courses will be accepted only for all equivalent ARC-prefixed courses with a grade of “C” or higher. A grade of “C-” or below does not meet this requirement. Only 3000-, 4000-, and 5000-level courses will be accepted for transfer as upper-division electives.

* The course, Vertical Studio, will apply 4 credits toward the degree requirements as a substitute for only one of the following: ARC 3321, ARC 4326, or ARC 4327. Prerequisite and corequisite courses apply. See course descriptions for ARC 3321, 4326, and 4327.
** Electives taken at FAU to fulfill the 99-credit requirement must be at the upper-division—3000, 4000, or 5000 level.
*** A student employed by a licensed architect in the state of Florida may apply for exemption from Professional Practice 1 and/or 2 courses upon meeting the requirements established by the faculty. Upper- division elective credits must be taken in lieu of all exempted Professional Practice course(s).
**** ARC 5328 must be taken concurrently with ARC 5910.

Elective Course Requirements
Elective courses are meant to expand upon the specific study of architectural topics. An understanding of broader issues in the humanities and the liberal arts prepares designers to contribute to their society and the evolution of the built environment. In the interest of this objective, students may take any upper-division (3000 level or higher) courses toward their degree requirements. At least 12 of these credits must be from outside the School of Architecture (non-ARC prefix courses).

Academic Progression
The School of Architecture takes seriously its obligation to insure the quality of its learning environment and student learning outcomes. All courses must be successfully completed sequentially. Students will not be allowed into higher design classes or levels until prerequisites are met. Attendance is expected throughout the semester and mandatory on the first day of class.

School of Architecture Student Handbook
School policies and additional information regarding registration, ethical conduct, discipline, and other matters may be found in the School of Architecture Student Handbook School of Architecture Student Handbook in effect and current during the term of entry. As need arises, previous policies may be modified. Students will be informed accordingly. The School of Architecture reserves the right to develop and modify its policies as necessary.

Intellectual Property
Student work submitted to the School of Architecture in satisfaction of course or degree requirements becomes the physical property of the school. However, students retain all rights to the intellectual property of such work. This work may include papers, drawings, models, and other materials. The School of Architecture assumes no responsibility for safeguarding such materials. At its discretion, the School of Architecture may retain, return, or discard such materials. The School of Architecture will not normally discard the materials of current students without giving them an opportunity to reclaim their work.

Educational Opportunities and Expenditures
The School of Architecture regularly arranges field trips to give students an opportunity to expand their educational experience through study of planning and design projects of exceptional interest. Students may combine such studies with attendance at regional or national professional meetings or events. Students are encouraged to participate in these opportunities; however, additional fees may be required. In addition to local, regional, and national study opportunities, the School of Architecture also provides international learning experiences for its students. Participating students are responsible for associated costs.

Combined Program

Bachelor of Architecture/Master of Urban and Regional Planning

Architects learn to care very deeply about the impact that good building design can have on people and communities. Often, these interests evolve to embody a similar concern for the development and design of cities and larger urban environments. The School of Architecture and the School of Urban and Regional Planning developed this joint degree sequence for architecture students wishing to engage their interest in planning and urban design through integrated graduate study. Eligible students can graduate with both a professional B.Arch. degree and a M.U.R.P. degree after six years of full-time study. By combining a background in design with an understanding of planning and policy- making design, professionals may be better prepared to affect the future direction of urban development.

Degree Requirements
This joint program consists of 63 credits—33 credits at the 4000-6000 level from the School of Architecture and 30 credits at the 6000 level from the School of Urban and Regional Planning. To take advantage of this expedited sequence, courses must be taken in the prescribed order and combination as indicated below.

Only students who are beginning the thesis level of the B.Arch program may matriculate into the B.Arch./M.U.R.P. joint degree program.

Entry into the joint program is limited to the fall semester. Architecture students intending to complete their degrees with the greatest efficiency should reserve 12 of the elective credits required for their bachelor’s degree so that those credits may be applied during the two years of this joint sequence. Students should consult with their academic advisor for additional information.

Combined Degree Sequence
The two-degree-combination curriculum is organized in a time frame where courses for one major will integrate as elective courses in the other. The thesis year combines planning and architecture courses, preparing students to sequence their thesis project for architecture and their final planning course as the culmination of their undergraduate professional degree and their graduate degree in planning. The curriculum for the combined course of study is as follows:

Admission Requirements
To be eligible, B.Arch. students must have no academic deficiencies at the end of their senior level, or on admission to the thesis level if transferring from another institution. Students interested in matriculating into this joint program fall into two categories: current students in their third or fourth year who will be continuing on to the thesis phase and second baccalaureate students transferring to FAU for the thesis phase.

Requirements for current students are a letter of recommendation from the Architecture faculty and separate admission into the M.U.R.P. program itself, including successful completion of the GRE.

Second baccalaureate students must first be admitted as undergraduates to the University and then apply to and be accepted by the School of Architecture into the thesis phase. Students must then obtain a letter of recommendation from an upper-level design studio instructor who can speak to the student’s potential to engage in graduate studies. Students must also separately apply to and be accepted into the M.U.R.P. program, including successful completion of the GRE and submission of a personal statement. Admission details for the M.U.R.P. program can be found under the heading of Urban and Regional Planning.

Deadlines and the Admission Process
For current B.Arch. students, all documents must be received by April 2, 2010, for the fall 2010 term. The graduate application and GRE scores must be submitted to the Graduate College. The letter of recommendation and personal statement may be submitted with the graduate application or directly to the academic coordinator.

For second baccalaureate students, the undergraduate application and supporting documentation must be received by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by February 5, 2010, for the fall 2010 term. All requirements and deadlines for acceptance into the School of Architecture are described under the School of Architecture heading in this section of the catalog. GRE scores and the letter of recommendation must be submitted to the Graduate College by April 2, 2010, for the fall 2010 term. The letter of recommendation is contingent on a full program review, portfolio evaluation, and subsequent design studio placement. If placed in a design sequence lower than Advanced Architectural Design 1 (ARC 5328), the student is not eligible for the joint program.

Academic Progression and Standing
Students may continue their matriculation in this joint program based on satisfactory academic performance. Such performance is defined by the standard of the M.U.R.P. program, which requires students to maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average throughout their program. Computation of cumulative grade point average begins with the first semester of the joint program. Failure to maintain the required 3.0 cumulative grade point average results in the student being placed on academic probation. Further failure to achieve the required minimum cumulative grade point average after two successive semesters results in dismissal from the M.U.R.P. program and, subsequently, the joint program. All grades earned will be part of the student’s academic record.

A B.Arch. student may elect to withdraw from the joint program. Such withdrawal would be specifically from the graduate (M.U.R.P.) component. The student must confer with the joint program coordinator and graduate academic advisor and submit a letter of notification to the School of Architecture, the School of Urban and Regional Planning, and the Graduate College.

Students who either elect to withdraw or are dismissed from the combined program may not return nor reapply. Students still wishing to obtain the M.U.R.P. degree must complete their bachelor’s degree program and then reapply for the M.U.R.P. degree. If accepted, students must complete the entire M.U.R.P. degree program (48 credits).

If a student withdraws from the combined program, the student may still continue with the professional architecture degree program, provided the student is in good academic standing.
Once decoupled from the joint program, students who desire to continue their matriculation use their credits toward only one degree.

School of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Faculty:
Bazemore, G., Director; Arnekelev, B. J.; Boba, R.; Dobrin, A.; Griswold, D. B.; Hinduja, S.; Kalinich, D.; Lilley, D.; Mangan, R.; Massey, C. R.; Reckdenwald, A.; Schiff, M.F.; Stinchcomb, J. B.

Bachelor of Arts Degree
(Minimum of 120 credits required)

The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Criminal Justice provides students with knowledge about the nature and causes of crime and delinquency, law and the legal system for juveniles and adults in American society, and the decision processes of criminal justice agencies. A Criminal Justice major is broadly educated within a general education framework in the liberal arts and also provided with courses that directly apply to careers within the criminal and juvenile justice systems and the study of law. The baccalaureate degree in Criminal Justice provides the student with a suitable foundation for graduate study in criminal justice, criminology, public administration, and other graduate school programs.

Admission Requirements
For admission to this program, the student must meet the general admission requirements of the University as described in the Admissions section of this catalog.

In some instances, students may be admitted without having completed general education requirements. In such cases, those courses must be completed early in the junior year. The student may be required to complete additional courses to satisfy degree requirements.

Degree Requirements
The Criminal Justice curriculum requires a minimum of 120 credits. To earn the degree, students must complete all of the University degree requirements in the Degree Requirements section of this catalog.

The program for Criminal Justice consists of 30 credits of 3000/4000-level course work. Students who begin FAU as freshmen are required to take CCJ 2002 as a prerequisite to 3000/4000-level criminal justice courses. In this case, CCJ 2002 will apply toward the 30-credit requirement. CCJ 2002 is closed to both Criminal Justice majors who have taken any 3000- or 4000-level CCJ course(s) and to transfer students. The remaining 30 credits may be taken from electives throughout the various colleges in the University. No more than 42 credits in the major may be counted toward the degree. Additionally, the last 30 upper-division credits (3000/4000-level courses) must be earned in residence at FAU.

To earn a bachelor of arts degree from a state university in Florida, students must demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language at the college level. Earning college credit at the Language 2 level (courses such as FRE 1121 or SPN 1121) satisfies this mandate. Students meeting the FAU foreign language admission requirement with two years of high school language have not satisfied the graduation requirement. Students must demonstrate additional proficiency either by earning Language 2-level college credit or by satisfying the requirement through other means, such as the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) exam.

A minimum grade of “C” is required for every CCJ-, CJC-, CJE-, CJL-, or DSC-prefixed course. If a grade below a “C” (such as “C-”) is earned in a CCJ-, CJC-, CJE-, CJL-, or DSC-prefixed course, the course will not count toward any portion of the 120-credit program.

+ Does not count toward graduation.
++ Grading: S/U

Minor in Criminal Justice

A minor in Criminal Justice shall consist of a minimum of 15 credits in upper-division criminal justice courses. The student must complete:
1. Criminology, CCJ 3014, and The Criminal Justice System, CCJ 3024 (6 credits); and
2. Any three of the criminal justice electives at the 3000 or above course level (9 credits).

A minimum grade of “C” is required for each CCJ-, CJC-, CJE-, CJL-, or DSC-prefixed course. In the case of transfer students, a minimum of 12 credits of upper-division courses with the CCJ, CJC, CJE, CJL, or DSC prefix must be taken in residence at Florida Atlantic University, including core courses, if lacking.

Master’s Program

Master of Science with Major in Criminology and Criminal Justice

This graduate master’s degree program is designed for students who are:

1. Seeking intermediate level administrative or research positions;
2. Employed in the criminal justice system and wish to broaden their perspectives and advance within the system;
3. Pursuing a teaching career at a community or state college;
4. Planning to continue in a doctoral program;
5. Preparing to enter law school.

The purpose of the program is to provide graduate- level learning opportunities to students interested in advancing their knowledge in the areas of criminological theory and administrative theory as applied to the criminal justice system. Students may advance their skills and knowledge in research in applied aspects of criminology and criminal justice. This program allows students to develop a personal curriculum consistent with their academic and career goals. Students concentrate on the theoretical or administrative aspects of the criminal justice system or create a more research-oriented program geared toward future doctoral study.

Admission Requirements
Admission to the Master of Science with major in Criminology and Criminal Justice program requires a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution and a valid, official GRE score (less than five years). Admission is based on a formula that considers the applicant’s GRE score and undergraduate GPA (calculated from the last 60 credits of the degree). The combination of the GPA and the GRE score must equal 1600 or higher to assure admission into the program. The formula is as follows:
Undergraduate GPA x 200 + GRE score = total score.

Highly promising applicants who do not meet the required minimum score can petition the graduate coordinating committee for a review of their file, including such evidence as undergraduate grade trends; professional work experience; performance in preparatory undergraduate criminal justice courses; subsequent scores after retaking the GRE; and previously taken graduate-level courses. Petitioning applicants should submit a letter of intent describing their academic and/or career goals and provide evidence of their graduate-level competence.

Transfer Credit
Acceptance of transfer credits from accredited institutions is dependent on relevance of the course work to the Master of Science with major in Criminology and Criminal Justice Program. Transfer of credits should occur at the time of admission and is limited to 6 credits with a minimum grade of “B” in each course (3.0 in a 4.0 grading system). Credits older than seven years may not be transferred to the graduate program. No graduate credit is granted for correspondence, life experience, or extension work.

Admission Requirements for International Students
Graduates of colleges or universities outside of the United States who have completed an academic program equivalent to an American bachelor’s degree may apply for admission. International applicants for whom English is a second language are required to submit a score of 550 or higher (CBT-213 or higher) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) before enrolling in course work. Applicants must write to Test of English as a Foreign Language, Educational Testing Service, Princeton, New Jersey, U.S.A. 08540 or visit www.ets.org/toefl for assistance.
All international applicants whose transcripts are from non-U.S. institutions must have their credentials evaluated course by course, including the GPA, by a professional evaluation service. A service may be found at www.NACES.org.

Time Limitations
Candidates for the Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice must complete all degree requirements within a seven-consecutive-year period after initial registration in the program.

Academic Standing
Continuation in the program requires satisfactory progress toward degree completion. Evidence of such progress includes maintenance of an overall 3.0 cumulative GPA. For each course, no grade lower than “C” is acceptable to fulfill program requirements. That is, a “C-” would not be acceptable.

Students who do not maintain the required 3.0 cumulative GPA are placed on academic probation during the semester immediately following the one in which their cumulative GPA dropped below 3.0. Failure to regain a 3.0 cumulative GPA within two successive semesters thereafter will result in dismissal from the program. Students may also be dismissed at any time that they are not making satisfactory progress toward completion of the degree.

Prerequisites
Students lacking an upper-division undergraduate criminal justice course are strongly advised to take CCJ 3014, Criminology; CCJ 3024, Criminal Justice Systems; or a substitute approved by a faculty advisor. Students are required to take an undergraduate statistics course, such as STA 2023. Prerequisite course work is not applied toward degree requirements.

Thesis Option
The thesis option is designed for students seeking either a research career in criminal justice or those intending to pursue a Ph.D. program and ultimately an academic career at the university level. Students selecting the thesis option will learn to conduct methodologically sound and theoretically grounded research. The thesis process can help prepare students for doctoral-level research and course work. Students are required to take 6 thesis credits and either quantitative or qualitative research methods.
Students considering the thesis option should recruit a faculty member early in the program to be their advisor and chair of their thesis committee. The program coordinator can advise on specific departmental policies and procedures regarding thesis requirements.

Comprehensive Examination Option
This option is designed for practicing criminal justice professionals who are seeking advanced skills and intellectual development in preparation for administrative and leadership positions within the system. In the Comprehensive Exam Option, students will learn to assess the practical application of theory and research to policy and program development. As they complete their graduate studies, students will be required to demonstrate their level of knowledge and understanding through a comprehensive examination.

Students electing this option must apply for the examination through the program coordinator during the first month of their last term prior to graduation. The program coordinator can advise on specific departmental policies and procedures regarding the comprehensive examinations.

Degree Requirements
The Master of Science with a major in Criminology and Criminal Justice Program consists of 33 credits. The program mandates a four-course core (12 credits). The remaining courses (21 credits) are selected by students with the advice and consent of their program coordinator. Students choosing the thesis option must select either quantitative or qualitative research methods prior to beginning their thesis research.

* Note: course should be taken at end of program.

Specialization in Restorative Community Justice

This specialization consists of 33 total credits, distributed as follows:

Specialization in Criminology and Criminal Justice

Interested degree-seeking students who are majoring in other disciplines can complete a 15-credit specialization in Criminology and Criminal Justice:

Restorative Community Justice Certificate
Students who are not planning to complete the entire Master of Science with major in Criminology and Criminal Justice Program have the option of obtaining a 12-credit certificate in Restorative Community Justice, which consists of the following courses:

School of Public Administration
Faculty:
Miller, H., Director; Ben-Zadok, E.; Carter, R. Y.; Cooper, D.; Cory-Scruggs, F.; Farazmand, A.; Leip, L.; McCue, C.; Nyhan, R.; Patterson, P.; Sapat, A.; Sementelli, A.; Thai, K; Vanyolos, I.

Bachelor of Public Management Degree
(Minimum of 120 credits required)

The Bachelor of Public Management (B.P.M.) degree is designed to provide a broad understanding of the administrative structures and functions found in public sector organizations. In addition to equipping students with foundation skills relevant to work in public sector organizations, the B.P.M. encourages study in related areas such as architecture, business, criminal justice, political science, psychology, social work, sociology, and urban and regional planning. In this way, students have an opportunity to adapt their programs of study to fit their own academic and career interests.

Admission Requirements
For admission to this program, students must meet the general admission requirements of the University, as described in the Admissions section of this catalog. In addition, the following courses or their equivalents must have been completed at the lower-division level:

Students admitted without having completed the above prerequisites must complete them early in their junior year.

Degree Requirements
To earn the B.P.M. degree, students must complete all of the requirements of the University described in the Degree Requirements section of this catalog.

A minimum grade of “C” is required for core courses and the 9 credits of public administration electives as outlined below:

* Requires PAD 3003 as prerequisite.
** Requires STA 2023 or STA 3163 as prerequisites.
*** Requires senior standing.

* Requires PAD 4223 as prerequisite.
** With approval of instructor and director of the school.
+ Government Internship requirement: Students with no significant experience in public sector organizations will be required to use 3 of the 9 PAD elective credits to complete the Government Internship course. Students with significant public sector experience must formally request a waiver of PAD 4941 from the faculty internship coordinator. A student who is granted the waiver is required to take a 3-credit PAD elective in lieu of the exempted PAD 4941 course.

Approved Electives, Upper-Division (21 credits):
Electives are selected and approved in consultation with the student’s academic advisor in the College of Architecture, Urban and Public Affairs. Credits from this area may be used to satisfy deficiencies in general education requirements within limits imposed by College or University policies.

Free Electives (6 credits)

Weekend Program
A Weekend B.P.M. Program is offered at FAU’s Davie and Jupiter campuses. B.P.M. courses for this program are offered on Saturdays. Students should review the course schedule and consult with their academic advisor.

Note: Students must register for Weekend Program classes during the regular registration dates. For information, call 954-236-1167 (Davie) or 561-799-8697 (Jupiter) or email: satbpm@fau.edu.



Minor in Nonprofit Management
A minor in Nonprofit Management consists of 15 credits of upper-division course work. The minor is designed for nonprofit professionals and others who wish to take these undergraduate courses to enhance their skills. A minimum grade of “C” is required for each PAD-prefixed course. Grades of “C-” and below are not acceptable.

Minor in Public Management
A minor in Public Management consists of 15 credits of upper-division course work. The minor provides the student with a base of knowledge of emerging management issues in government, the application of management principles, administrative and regulatory procedures, due process, and administrative ethics. Additionally, the minor exposes the student to specific areas of public management, including public personnel, budgeting and finance, and organizational behavior. A minimum grade of “C” is required for each PAD-prefixed course. Grades of “C-” and below cannot be applied to the minor.

* Requires PAD 3003 as prerequisite.
** Requires PAD 4223 as prerequisite

Master’s Programs

The School of Public Administration offers two master’s degree programs: Master of Nonprofit Management (M.N.M.) and Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.).

Master of Nonprofit Management

Degree Goals
The Master of Nonprofit Management (M.N.M.) degree program was designed as a professional degree to meet the unique needs of the nonprofit sector. It is open to preservice students as well as managers and leaders in human services, fine and performing arts, and cultural, educational, community development, religious, environmental, and other nonprofit organizations. The curriculum recognizes the special concerns of nonprofit organizations in such areas as: management of volunteers and professionals; resource development and fundraising; governance by volunteer boards of trustees and directors; management of multiple sources and types of funding; unique legal and regulatory issues; special values of service, community, and charity; and the unique demands of nonprofit leadership.

Admission Requirements
Applicants to the M.N.M. program must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. They must have a minimum average grade of “B” (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) in the last 60 credits of their undergraduate program or a combined score of at least 1000 on the verbal and quantitative sections of the GRE. Applicants may substitute a GMAT score (must be 450 or higher) for the GRE. All applicants, regardless of undergraduate grades, must submit GRE or GMAT scores that are no more than five years old. Those who fail to meet the above requirements may be considered for admission by exception. These admissions are made on a case-by-case basis after careful consideration of the reasons for doing so, which may include special life and/or career circumstances described in an applicant’s petition. Such petitions require the recommendation of the faculty committee and the approval of the school’s director.

Duplication and Recency of Credits
No credit counted as part of another degree may be counted toward the M.N.M. All work toward the M.N.M. must be completed within seven years after initial registration in the program.

Transfer Credit
Acceptance of transfer credits from approved institutions depends on the relevance of the work to the M.N.M. program. Request for transfer credits should be made at the time of admission and is limited to 6 credits in which the student earned a minimum grade of “B.” Students may use the petition process to transfer more than 6 credits. Credits older than seven years may not be transferred to the graduate program.

Nondegree Credit
A maximum of 12 credits earned in nondegree status will be accepted toward the M.N.M. degree requirements, provided the grades earned are “B” or better.

Admission Requirements for International Students
A graduate of a college or university outside of the United States who has completed an academic program equivalent to an American bachelor’s degree may apply for admission to the M.N.M. program. All international applicants whose transcripts are from non-U.S. institutions must have their credentials evaluated course by course, including the GPA, by a professional evaluation service. A service may be found at www.NACES.org.

An international applicant for whom English is a second language is required to submit a score of 550 (CBT-213) or higher on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) before enrolling for courses. Applicants must write to Test of English as a Foreign Language, Educational Testing Service, Princeton, New Jersey, U.S.A., 08540 or visit www.ets.org/toefl for assistance.

Academic Standing
Continuation in the M.N.M. program requires satisfactory progress toward degree completion. Evidence of such progress includes maintenance of a “B” average each semester. No grade below “C” will be counted toward the degree.
Students who fall below the “B” average will be placed on academic probation. Failure to regain an overall cumulative “B” average within two successive semesters following the one in which the deficiency first occurred will result in dismissal.

Degree Requirements
The faculty of the College will recommend awarding the Master of Nonprofit Management degree when the following requirements have been met:

1. Completion of 33 credits of approved course work with no grade below “C,” with a minimum average grade of “B” (3.0 on a 4.0 scale). This work must include the 21-credit core and 12 additional credits of approved study.

2. Completion of the core courses:

3. Completion of three elective courses (9 credits) and an internship of 3 credits for all preservice students and those with little or no experience in the nonprofit sector. Students for whom the internship is waived must complete an additional 3-credit elective.

Executive Certificate in Nonprofit Management
This certificate is designed for professionals in the nonprofit sector who wish to take graduate-level courses to enhance their skills. Students will receive the certificate after completing four of the following six courses:

The courses are normally completed within a three-semester time frame. Students must maintain registration during the fall or spring term for each of the academic years that the student is in the program. Any student not registered during one full academic year will be considered inactive. Participants must successfully complete the program with a grade point average of 3.0. Upon successful completion of the program, the student is awarded a certificate of completion.

A student can continue in the Master of Nonprofit Management program at FAU by applying for admission according to University procedures, as outlined in this University Catalog. If admitted to the M.N.M. program, all certificate courses can be transferred, provided a grade of “B” or above is earned in each course.

Master of Public Administration

FAU’s M.P.A. program has been fully accredited by NASPAA, the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration, for more than 20 years. The program just earned re-accreditation until 2013.

M.P.A. Mission
The mission of the Master of Public Administration is to provide intellectual, technical, analytical, and practical education to enhance public service and to advance the state of knowledge in public administration within this geographic region and profession. There are four goals associated with the M.P.A. mission:

1. To provide students with an intellectual, technical, analytical, and practical education in public administration.
2. To expose M.P.A. students to a faculty that advances the state of knowledge in the field of public administration through scholarly productivity, including publications, conference presentations, and applied research.
3. To provide our geographic region and profession with public administration expertise by engaging in professional activities.
4. To encourage ethical deliberation, decision-making, and behavior.

Admission Requirements
Applicants to the M.P.A. program must possess an bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Preferably, they should have a minimum grade average of “B” (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) in the last 60 credits of their undergraduate programs, and GRE scores of at least 450 on the verbal section, 500 on the quantitative section, and 4.0 on the analytical writing section.

Students who do not meet these criteria are invited to supplement their applications with additional information that will be taken into account by the M.P.A. committee. These items include a résumé, a 500-word personal statement detailing why earning the M.P.A. is important, samples of academic writing, letters of recommendation from faculty or others, and descriptions of appropriate life, cultural, and/or career circumstances. All applicants, regardless of undergraduate grades, must submit GRE scores (or GMAT if GRE testing is unavailable) unless they have already earned a master’s or law degree from a properly accredited institution.

Duplication and Recency of Credits
No credit counted as part of another degree may be counted toward the M.P.A. All work toward the M.P.A. must be completed within seven years after initial registration in the program.

Transfer Credit
Acceptance of transfer credits from approved institutions depends on the relevance of the work to the M.P.A. program. Request for transfer credits should be made at the time of admission. Transfer credit is limited to 6 credits in which the student earned a minimum grade of “B.” Students may use the petition process to transfer more than 6 credits. Credits older than seven years may not be transferred to the graduate program.

Nondegree Credit
A maximum of 15 credits earned in the nondegree status will be accepted toward the M.P.A. degree requirements provided the grades earned are “B” or better.

Admission Requirements for International Students
A graduate of a college or university outside of the United States who has completed an academic program equivalent to an American bachelor’s degree may apply for admission to the M.P.A. program. All international applicants whose transcripts are from non-U.S. institutions must have their credentials evaluated course by course, including the GPA, by a professional evaluation service. A service may be found at www.NACES.org.

An international applicant for whom English is a second language is required to submit a score of 550 (CBT-213) or higher on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) before enrolling for courses. Applicants must write to Test of English as a Foreign Language, Educational Testing Service, Princeton, New Jersey, U.S.A., 08540 or visit www.ets.org/toefl for assistance.

Academic Standing
Continuation in the M.P.A. program requires satisfactory progress toward degree completion. Evidence of such progress includes maintenance of a “B” average each semester. No grade below “C” will be counted toward the degree.

Students who fall below the “B” average will be placed on academic probation. Failure to regain an overall cumulative “B” average within two successive semesters following the one in which the deficiency first occurred will result in dismissal.

Degree Requirements
The faculty of the College will recommend awarding the Master of Public Administration degree when the following requirements have been met:
1. Completion of 42 credits of approved course work with no grade below “C,” and with a minimum average grade of “B” (3.0 on a 4.0 scale). This work must include the 30-credit M.P.A. core and 12 additional credits of approved study.

2. Completion of 10 core courses from the following curriculum areas:

* This course must be taken within the first 12 credits of the student’s program.
** Undergraduate statistics is a prerequisite for Applied Methods 1.
*** Applied Methods 1 is the prerequisite for Applied Methods 2 and Program Review and Analysis.
**** The capstone course can be taken only by students who have been accepted into the M.P.A. program. The course must be taken in the last semester of the student’s program.

3. Completion of the remaining 12 credits in either the general course of study or a focused area of interest. Students may focus their elective courses in nonprofit management and public procurement.

There is a 3-credit internship course requirement for preservice students, those with little or no formal work experience in the public sector. Consistent with College policy, students who already have a master’s degree from an accredited institution may earn the M.P.A. degree after completion of 36 credits.

Executive Certificate in Public Administration
This certificate is specifically designed for career government employees. The program consists of five graduate courses in public administration:

The five courses must be completed within a three-year period. Students must be registered during the fall or spring terms of each of the academic years they are in the program. Students must complete the program with a GPA of at least 3.0 to be granted the Executive Certificate in Public Administration.

Enrollment in certificate courses is not a guarantee of admission into the Master of Public Administration program. If students wish to continue in the M.P.A. program, they must apply for admission according to University guidelines. If admitted to the M.P.A. program, all five of the certificate courses may be transferred, provided a grade of “B” or above has been earned in each course.

Doctoral Program

Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration

The School of Public Administration at Florida Atlantic University offers a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Public Administration with concentrations in Administrative Theory and Inquiry, Public Policy Studies, Organizational Studies, and Public Budgeting and Financial Administration. Also, students are allowed to assemble concentrations of their own devising. This doctoral program, while primarily designed to qualify students in research, university teaching, and consultation, can accommodate a broad array of career goals and options.

Admission Requirements
Admission into the Ph.D. program will be granted to students of superior ability who have demonstrated a record of previous academic success, good potential for continued success in doctoral studies, and a desire to prepare for a career in which scholarship and research are major elements.

Normally an applicant must have earned a master’s degree and must also take the following courses if they have not already taken the equivalents elsewhere:

In special situations, students with a bachelor’s degree may be admitted into the doctoral program. In such cases, the applicant must complete the above four courses plus quantitative methods at the graduate level.

Applicants should have a minimum graduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.25 or higher, a combined score of at least 1000 on the verbal and quantitative portions of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), and a minimum score of 4.5 on the analytical writing section. Official GRE scores must be submitted and an online application form completed. Transcripts and GRE scores should be sent directly to the Graduate College.

In addition to transcripts and GRE scores, the Ph.D. Admissions Committee will need:

1. Three letters of recommendation (especially from academic sources);
2. Résumé;
3. Two samples of academic writing;
4. Statement of intent and interests.

These materials should be sent directly to:
Ph.D. Coordinator,
School of Public Administration
Florida Atlantic University
111 East Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301

Admission Requirements for International Students
A graduate of a college or university outside of the United States who has completed academic programs equivalent to an American bachelor’s degree and master’s degree may apply for admission to the Ph.D. program. The application deadline for international students interested in the fall semester is February 15; for international students interested in the spring semester, the deadline is August 15. All international applicants whose transcripts are from non-U.S. institutions must have their credentials evaluated course by course, including the GPA, by a professional evaluation service. A service may be found at www.NACES.org.

An international applicant for whom English is a second language is required to submit a minimum score of 580 or better (CBT-237) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) before enrolling for courses. Applicants must write to Test of English as a Foreign Language, Educational Testing Service, Princeton, New Jersey, U.S.A., 08540 or visit www.ets.org/toefl for assistance.

Program Information
1. Competitive stipends are available at $12,000 to $16,000 plus 80 percent to 100 percent tuition reimbursement.

2. Application deadlines are November 1st and April 1st of each year for domestic students, and February 15th and August 15th for international students.

3. Excellent placement record in faculty, research, and executive positions upon graduation.

4. The program includes 45 instructional credits and 18 dissertation research credits.

5. Candidates must pass exams in three of the four concentration areas.

6. Candidates must successfully complete and defend a qualifying paper.

7. Candidates are expected to participate in professional practica and colloquia, attend dissertation defenses and conferences, and participate in collegial activities.

Helpful links:
Advanced Schedule (Fall 2009 - Spring 2010)
Policy on Appeal of Dismissal
Policy Manual
Graduate School Application
Course Descriptions

Transfer Credits
Acceptance of transfer credits from approved institutions is dependent upon the pertinence of the work to the Ph.D. program. Transfer of credits must occur at the time of admission and is limited to 6 credits subject to the following restrictions:

1. Grades on all transfer credits must be a minimum of “B” (3.0 in a 4.0 grading system).
2. No graduate credit will be allowed for correspondence, extension work, or life experience.

Credit Duplication
No credit used for another degree or as a prerequisite may be counted toward the 63 credits in the Ph.D. program.

Time Limitations
Candidates for the Ph.D. degree must complete all work within a seven-consecutive-year period after initial registration in the graduate program.

Dismissal
Students may be dismissed from this degree program at any time for cause. Decision rule is a majority vote of the School of Public Administration faculty.

Students may appeal such a dismissal by sending a letter, with supporting documentation, to the director of the School, who will place it on the agenda of the next faculty meeting providing the letter is received at least four days prior to that meeting.

Academic Standing
Continuation in the graduate program requires satisfactory progress toward the graduate degree. Evidence of such progress includes maintenance of a 3.25 cumulative average throughout the course of academic study. In addition, only grades of “A,” “A-”, “B+”, and “B” are acceptable in fulfilling graduate school requirements in the Ph.D. plan of study.

Students who do not maintain the required 3.25 cumulative GPA will be placed on academic probation in the semester immediately following the semester in which the cumulative GPA drops below 3.25.

Failure to regain a 3.25 cumulative average within two successive semesters following the semester in which the deficiency first occurred can result in dismissal. The faculty of the School of Public Administration reserves the right to dismiss any student at any time when in its judgment the student is not making satisfactory progress toward completion of the degree. The School of Public Administration Ph.D. Manual at www.fau.edu/caupa/spa/pdf/phdmanual.pdf describes this and other Ph.D. program policies in full.

Financial Assistance
There are a number of assistantships and fee waivers available for full-time students. Interested students should obtain information on financial assistance from the Ph.D. coordinator. For information regarding admissions, degree requirements, and financial aid, contact Public Administration for a Ph.D. Manual and application materials:

Ph.D. Coordinator
School of Public Administration
111 E. Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301

School of Social Work
Faculty:
Hawkins, M., Director; Alperin, D.; Ambris, E.; Amey, B.; Barsky, A.; Choi, J. J.; Diaz, N.; Dybicz, P.; Frizzell, A. C.; Green, D.; Hamlin, E.; Hawkins, W.; Horton, G.; Hutton, B.; Jacobs, R.; Kane, M.; Kaplan, A.; Martinez, P.; McClellan, J.; Platt, K.; Ryan, E.

Mission
The mission of the Florida Atlantic University School of Social Work program is to serve the region, state, and nation by preparing competent and effective professional social workers at the beginning level (B.S.W.) and advanced level (M.S.W.) who will contribute to the implementation and development of social work knowledge and provide leadership in the development of service delivery systems. This mission is appropriate to the Council on Social Work Education’s (CSWE) Policy, Section 1.1 in that the program prepares competent and effective leaders who have the ability to implement and develop social work knowledge and enhance social service delivery systems.
Specific details and requirements may be found at www.fau.edu/ssw.

Bachelor of Social Work
(Minimum of 120 credits required)

Goals
The program’s goals are derived from the school’s mission as detailed above. The goals specifically recognize the social work profession’s history, purposes, and philosophy as well as its knowledge, values, and skills. The B.S.W. program goals are:
1. Prepare ethical, competent and caring B.S.W. graduates for beginning-level social work practice based on integration of social work knowledge, values, and skills.
2. Prepare competent and effective graduates to join in public service that enhances the health and social well-being of the people of south Florida, the state, and the nation.

Admission Requirements
Admission requirements for the Social Work program include completion of the general education requirements and fulfillment of the following prerequisites (required by all social work programs statewide):

If students are admitted without these courses, they must complete the deficiencies early in their junior year.

Degree Requirements
The Social Work program consists of 39 credits of required social work courses, including Field Education, and 21 credits of electives, for a total of 60 credits. Ample opportunity exists for each student to select those courses that support their field of practice interests.

A minimum grade of “C” is required for all SOW-prefixed courses. If a grade below “C” (such as “C-”) is earned in a SOW-prefixed course, the course will not count toward any portion of the minimum 120-credit degree program.

All social work courses must be completed within the five-year-period prior to graduation.

* SOW 4300 is the prerequisite.
** A statistics course, such as STA 2023, is recommended prior to SOW 4403.
*** See the director of Field Education Internships.
Note: SOW 3232 and 3302 must be completed with a “C” or better prior to SOW 4300. SOW 4101 and 4102 may be completed prior to or concurrently with SOW 4300. These five courses are prerequisites for SOW 4313 and SOW 4343.

Note: SOW 2930 may not be used as a Social Work elective and is closed to upper-level Social Work majors.

Field Education Requirements
The social work student is assigned to a community-based social service agency during the last semester of the B.S.W. program to fulfill Field Education requirements. To be eligible for Field Education, a student must have completed all other degree requirements including fulfilling all of the social work courses’ prerequisites, having a minimum FAU GPA of 2.5, having a “C” or better in all required social work courses, and having no “I” (incomplete) grades.

Academic credit for previous work experience will not be given in lieu of the Field Education internship. Students found to be out of compliance with the NASW Code of Ethics will not be permitted to enter the field. Prior to applying to Field Education, students must exhibit appropriate professional behavior in the academic setting.

Students must apply for Field Education online by the 4th Friday of the semester prior to when they want to enter the field. They must also attend a field orientation on campus the semester prior to entering the field and meet individually with field faculty. See www.fau.edu/ssw for complete eligibility criteria.

Field Education involves approximately 30 hours per week of generalist practice under the direction of an agency-based field instructor and attendance at a two-hour per week integrative seminar. Due to the limited number of agencies that can provide evening and weekend hours for internships, the School of Social Work cannot guarantee that an appropriate internship can be found unless students can devote weekday daytime hours (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) to their internships. Students who do not have weekday hours may be required to complete their internship over two semesters.

Criminal background checks and/or substance abuse testing may be required by the field agency prior to or during Field Education. Prior criminal history, limited daytime hours and/or positive substance abuse test results can jeopardize placement in a field internship and the student may be unable to obtain a social work degree. Students who receives a positive substance abuse test result will be mandated to have a substance abuse assessment at the FAU Student Counseling Center and will be required to comply with any recommendations if they wish to continue in the social work program.

Electives (21 credits)
Three credits must come from Group 1. Three credits must come from Group 2. The remaining 15 elective credits may be chosen from other disciplines of study in consultation with an advisor.

The above electives are strongly recommended. Any deviation should be made in consultation with an advisor.

Free Electives (15 credits)

Review Committee Policy
The School of Social Work is committed to ensuring the integrity of its degree program and the certifiability of its majors as future social workers. To this end, the school has established a review committee to address difficulties by which a student’s academic progression in the field may be hindered. Complete information regarding the review committee is found online at www.fau.edu/ssw.

Second Bachelor’s in Social Work
A second bachelor’s in Social Work requires 39 credits, including 36 credits of social work core courses and 3 credits of social work electives. All prerequisites must be met the semester prior to entering the field.

Aging Certificate
Undergraduate Social Work majors interested in working with elders may do so through the School of Social Work’s Aging Certificate. Completion of this program will provide students with a specific knowledge and skill base for a range of job opportunities with a diverse elder population. To apply for this program, contact the School of Social Work at 561-297-3234.

Program Requirements
A student may earn the Aging Certificate upon completion of the following:
1. Be currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Social Work degree at FAU;
2. The 3-credit course Social Work with Aging Populations (SOW 4643);
3. Two additional, approved 3-credit courses in the Aging Certificate Program;
4. One B.S.W. field internship, approved by the School of Social Work, with specialized service outreach to diverse elders.

Child Welfare Certificate
The School of Social Work offers an undergraduate Certificate in Child Welfare, limited to Social Work majors. The certificate provides a foundation of knowledge in practice, policy, and programs that impact the lives of vulnerable children. Students develop skills in areas relevant to children’s services, including substance abuse and family violence. To apply for this program, contact the School of Social Work at 561-297-3234.

Program Requirements
A student may earn the Child Welfare Certificate by completing:
1. Child Welfare (SOW 4650), 3 credits;
2. Social Work with Vulnerable Children and Families (SOW 4654), 3 credits;
3. One bachelor-level field education internship (SOW 4510) with the Department of Children and Families (DCF) or a private agency approved by the School of Social Work that has contracted with DCF to provide the same child protection services as the public agency;
4. Be currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Social Work degree at FAU.

Master’s Program

Master of Social Work

Goals
The goals are derived from the mission of preparing competent and effective professional social workers at the M.S.W. (advanced level) who will contribute to the implementation and development of social work knowledge and provide leadership in the development of service delivery systems. The program goals specifically recognize the social work profession’s history, purposes, and philosophy as well as its knowledge, values, and skills. The M.S.W. program goals are:

1. Prepare M.S.W. graduates for advanced work in clinical-community practice by teaching knowledge, skills, and values for social work practice with children, adolescents, and families; adults and families; and elders and families in resolving or preventing social problems within the context of the community, state, and nation.
2. Prepare M.S.W. graduates for leadership positions in social service agencies in south Florida.
3. Prepare competent and effective advanced graduates for autonomous independent social work practice.
4. Prepare graduates for lifelong learning and an appreciation for maintaining currency of the social work knowledge, values, and skills in their practice.

The student will acquire a foundation of theoretical knowledge, practice skills, and professional values necessary for delivering quality social work services. Additionally, the student will acquire an advanced level of knowledge and skill in the concentration of clinical-community. Clinical-community practice refers to an integrated approach to social work assessment and intervention in which practitioners use a variety of advanced theories for understanding and practice at the macro, mezzo and micro levels. Within the clinical-community concentration, students will select from one of the following focus areas: children, adolescents and families; adults and families; or elders and families. Course work focuses on practice, social welfare history and policy, human behavior and the social environment, research, advanced practice, and field education. The M.S.W. curriculum provides the opportunity to meet the educational requirements for licensure in the state of Florida as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Admission Requirements
An undergraduate degree from an accredited institution is required for admission. No particular undergraduate major is required, but a broad liberal arts preparation is essential. While a major in Social Work is seen as desirable, other undergraduate majors are given equal consideration for the two-year program. A grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher in the last 60 credits of undergraduate course work is required. In addition to the University application, M.S.W. applicants must also submit the social work application, a personal statement, three recommendations (on School of Social Work forms), and a current résumé. Meeting minimal standards does not guarantee admission. The total application packet will be considered in making admission decisions.

If accepted for admission into the M.S.W. program, all incoming students are required to attend an M.S.W. orientation conducted during the week prior to the beginning of the fall term. Failure to attend this orientation session will result in admission deferment to the following year.

Admission Requirements for Advanced Standing Students
The Advanced Standing Program is available to a limited number of applicants who have completed their Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) degree within the last five years. The B.S.W. must have been earned from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)-accredited program.

Applicants must meet previously stated admission requirements and have a GPA of 3.5 or better in the last 60 credits of undergraduate course work. Also, one of the letters of recommendation must be an outstanding recommendation from the student’s program director of Field Education. Students admitted to this program will follow the Advanced Year Curriculum, which consists of 30 credits.

Applicants are required to successfully pass (a grade of “B” or higher) the 3-credit Transition Course (SOW 6693). This course is intended to assist applicants in transitioning from undergraduate B.S.W.-level course work to graduate-level M.S.W. course work. The course is only offered during the summer prior to the fall semester of admission. Applicants may be conditionally accepted in the Advanced Standing Program prior to successfully completing the transition course.

Applicants who take the transition course and are not accepted into the Advanced Standing Program may drop the course in accordance with University policy. Applicants should consult the Academic Calendar regarding withdrawal and fee-liability deadlines.

Undergraduate course work will be examined by the admissions committee. Meeting minimal standards does not guarantee admission. The total application packet will be considered in making admissions decisions. Highly promising applicants who do not precisely meet the GPA admission requirements may petition the School of Social Work graduate admissions committee for exceptional consideration.

Admission Requirements for International Students
Graduates of colleges or universities outside of the United States who have completed an academic program equivalent to an American bachelor’s degree may apply for admission. All international applicants whose transcripts are from non-U.S. institutions must have their credentials evaluated course by course, including the GPA, by a professional evaluation service. A service may be found at www.NACES.org.

International applicants for whom English is a second language are required to submit a score of 600 or higher (CBT-250 or higher) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) before enrolling in course work. Applicants must write to Test of English as a Foreign Language, Educational Testing Service, Princeton, New Jersey, U.S.A. 08540 or visit www.ets.org/toefl for assistance.

Lastly, international applicants must also possess and provide a sound financial plan to cover the costs of tuition, living expenses, and round-trip transportation, as determined by the Graduate College.

Transfer Credit
Students transferring from another CSWE-accredited M.S.W. program may transfer a maximum of 30 graduate credits for the 60-credit program. No transfer credits are accepted for the Advanced Standing Program. M.S.W. courses completed at other universities must be evaluated as to their relevance and similarity to FAU courses, prior to review of the student’s application. All courses that are applied to the degree must have been successfully completed within three years of entrance into the FAU program, and the student must have earned a grade of “B” or above. A grade of “B-” or below does not meet this requirement and is not accepted. No graduate credit is granted for life experience or work experience.

Time Limitation
Candidates for the Master of Social Work degree must complete all degree requirements within four consecutive years after initial registration.

Academic Standing
Continuation in the program requires satisfactory progress toward degree completion. Satisfactory progress toward degree completion includes, but is not limited to, consecutive registration according to curriculum and program structure and achieving minimum academic standards as determined by the cumulative grade point average. Minimum academic standards are evidenced by maintaining a 3.0 cumulative GPA, with no grade below a “C.” Students must have a 3.0 GPA to graduate.

60-Credit Program Students
Students admitted to the regular 60-credit program will
be allowed no more than two “C”s during their program. Students enrolled in this program who earn less than a “B” (3.0) average will be placed on academic probation.
Failure to regain a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA within one semester following the one in which the deficiency was occurred will result in dismissal.

Advanced Standing Students
Students admitted with advanced standing will be allowed no more than one “C” during the program. Advanced standing students earning less than a “B” (3.0) average will be placed on academic probation. Failure to regain a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA within one semester following the one in which the deficiency occurred will result in dismissal.

Grades below “C”
Grades below “C” (e.g., “C-” to “F”) reflect unsatisfactory progress toward the degree. Students earning such grades are therefore subject to dismissal from the Master of Social Work degree program. Students may also be dismissed at any time if they are not making satisfactory progress toward completion of the degree.

Thesis Option
The School of Social Work offers a thesis option in the Advanced Curriculum. This option requires that a student identify a professor prior to the beginning of the fall semester who will work with the student. The student will enroll in SOW 6971, Thesis Proposal, during the fall semester. Following the development of a research proposal, the student will submit it to FAU’s institutional review board. During the spring semester, the student will enroll in SOW 6979, Thesis Research. The student will then implement the proposal, write a thesis, and defend it in an oral examination.

Degree Requirements
The Master of Social Work degree is a two-year, 60-credit program. It is designed for full-time or planned part-time students. Full-time students take 15 credits each semester, which includes course work within the classroom and a field practicum.

The M.S.W. contains two program options: the regular 60-credit program and the Advanced Standing Program. The regular 60-credit program consists of the Foundation Year Curriculum (30 credits) and the Advanced Year Curriculum (30 credits). The Advanced Standing Program consists of the Advanced Year Curriculum (30 credits). In addition to these program options, students may enroll either full-time or part-time. Students designate the program for which they are applying. Requests for changes after being admitted must be made in writing and approved by the M.S.W. coordinator. Program options and associated academic progression are configured as follows:

The Regular M.S.W. Program (60 credits). Students may enroll and progress as either:
Full-time—graduate within two years of initial program registration; or
Part-time—graduate within four years of initial program registration.

The Advanced Standing Program (30 credits). Students may enroll and progress as either:
Full-time—graduate within two semesters of initial program registration; or
Part-time—graduate within two years of initial program registration.

The full- and part-time Master of Social Work degree is designed as follows:

* Electives can be taken outside the College with permission from the M.S.W. program coordinator. A syllabus must be provided for review.

Field Education Requirements
Social work students are assigned to a community-based social service agency to complete their Field Education. Students in the 60-credit program will complete two internships, the first one is a two-semester internship during the last two semesters of their Foundation year, and the second internship is completed during the last two semesters of their Concentration year. Advanced Standing students will complete one internship during the last two semesters of their program.

To be eligible for Field Education, students must have completed all other degree requirements including being fully accepted into the School of Social Work, fulfilling all of the social work courses’ prerequisites, having a minimum FAU GPA of 3.0, and having no “I” (incomplete) grades. Prior to applying to Field Education, students must exhibit appropriate professional behavior in the academic setting. Students found to be out of compliance with the NASW Code of Ethics will not be permitted to enter the field. Academic credit for previous work experience will not be given in lieu of the Field Education internship.

Students must apply for Field Education online by the 4th Friday of the semester prior to when they want to enter the field. They must also attend a field orientation on campus the semester prior to entering the field and meet individually with field faculty. See www.fau.edu/ssw for complete eligibility criteria.

The internship for Foundation students involves 16 hours per week of generalist practice under the direction of an agency-based field instructor and attendance at a two-hour per week integrative seminar. The internship for Advanced Standing/Concentration students consists of approximately 27 hours per week of advanced clinical practice under the direction of an agency-based field instructor and attendance at a two-hour per week integrative seminar. Part-time students have the option to begin their internship at the beginning of Summer 3 and complete 16 hours per week through the following spring semester.

Due to the limited number of agencies that can provide evening and weekend hours for internships, the School of Social Work cannot guarantee that an appropriate internship can be found unless Foundation students can devote weekday-daytime hours (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) to their internships.

Criminal background checks and/or substance abuse testing may be required by the field agency prior to or during Field Education. Prior criminal history, limited daytime hours and/or positive substance abuse test results can jeopardize placement in a field internship and the student may be unable to obtain a social work degree. M.S.W. students with any type of felony conviction will not be placed in an internship. Any student who receives a positive substance abuse test result will be mandated to have a substance abuse assessment at the FAU Student Counseling Center and will be required to comply with any recommendations if they wish to continue in the social work program.

Aging Certificate
With the continuing increase in aging populations in Florida and throughout the United States, the delivery of social work services for diverse groups of elders will become increasingly critical. Service needs currently exist and will continue to develop along a continuum of care in public, private-not-for-profit, and private-for-profit settings. In response to these evolving needs, Florida Atlantic University’s School of Social Work developed a certificate program to ensure that there are competently prepared master’s level social workers to meet the biopsychosocial and spiritual needs of south Florida’s diverse elder populations. This certificate program is open only to M.S.W. students.

Program Requirements
1. SOW 6646, Advanced Social Work Practice with Elders;
2. Two approved SOW graduate-level courses related to practice with elders;
3. One master’s-level Field Education placement (6 credits) specializing in service outreach to diverse elders;
4. A Master of Social Work degree.

Child Welfare Certificate
The graduate-level Child Welfare Certificate Program, open only to students enrolled in the School of Social Work, prepares students for a career in working with abused or neglected children and their families. The certificate program provides a foundation of knowledge in practice, policy, and programs that impact vulnerable children’s lives. Students develop practice skills in areas relevant to children’s services, including substance abuse and family violence. Depending on funding, internships may be available. Call 561-297-3234 for information.

Program Requirements
1. Six credits of SOW courses that focus on child welfare;
2. Six credits of master’s level Field Education placements (SOW 6535 and SOW 6536) with the Department of Children and Families (DCF) or a private agency approved by the School of Social Work that has contracted with the DCF to provide the same child protection services as the public agency;
3. Completion of a Master of Social Work degree.

School of Urban and Regional Planning
Faculty:
Vos, J., Director; Esnard, A.; Levine, J.; Li, Y.; Maghelal, P.; Mitsova-Boneva, D.; Oner, A. C.; Polakit, K.; Prosperi, D. C.

Mission
The mission of the School of Urban and Regional Planning is to advance knowledge on issues related to the study and practice of urban and regional planning and allied fields through excellence in instruction, research, and public and professional service. Principles relevant to the mission include the generation of knowledge; the direction of knowledge to promote action; and the creation of sustainable built environments to enhance the potential for success for people of all cultures, classes, races, genders, and orientations. The school utilizes a diverse range of planning expertise including information technology, to help resolve complex physical issues of urban growth in south Florida’s unique cultural environment. The school’s planning expertise also relates to national and global contexts.

Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning
(Minimum of 120 credits required)
Offered at the Fort Lauderdale campus

Urban and Regional Planning is a professional program that provides students with the knowledge base and analytical and design skills to address issues that affect the quality of life in neighborhoods, suburbs, cities, and regions. The curriculum consists of planning lecture courses, design courses, and professional practice courses that give students real-world planning experience. Students select courses from a wide variety of electives that allow them to focus on topics of particular interest. Graduates of the program qualify for positions in a variety of public and private organizations, including local and state planning departments, nonprofit organizations, and private sector planning and development firms.

Admission Requirements
All students must meet minimum admission requirements of the University. Please refer to the Admissions section of this catalog for a more detailed discussion.

Degree Requirements
All students in the Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning program must complete a minimum of 120 credits, including the following:
1. Satisfaction of all University requirements for baccalaureate degrees;
2. The last 30 upper-division credits (3000/4000-level courses) must be earned in residence at FAU;
3. 39 credits of Planning Core courses;
4. 6 credits of approved upper-division electives;
5. 15 credits of free electives
6. An internship (as part of the Planning Core) of 3 credits;
7. A minimum grade of “C” is required for each core course.

Urban and Regional Planning Program

* URP 4979 is designed for students approaching the completion of their program.

Second Bachelor’s in Urban and Regional Planning
A second bachelor’s in Urban and Regional Planning requires 39 credits of urban and regional planning core courses.

Information
Students who seek additional information should contact the School of Urban and Regional Planning at 954-762-5652.

Master’s Program

Master of Urban and Regional Planning

The Master of Urban and Regional Planning (M.U.R.P.) is a fully accredited professional degree designed for individuals interested in careers as urban and/or regional planners. Individuals from a wide variety of undergraduate backgrounds, including architecture, design, applied arts, engineering, humanities, social sciences, geography, and urban and environmental studies, are encouraged to apply.

Admission Requirements
Applicants for admission must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited school. Each applicant should have a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher in the last half of work attempted at the undergraduate level and a combined score of 1000 or higher on the verbal and quantitative sections of the Graduate Record Exam (only GRE scores from within the last five years will be accepted). All applicants must submit their scores on the GRE, regardless of GPA, as well as a brief personal statement (approximately 500 words).

An international student for whom English is a second language is required to achieve a minimum score of 550 (CBT-213) or higher on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A graduate of a college or university outside of the United States who has completed an academic program equivalent to an American bachelor’s degree may apply for admission. All international applicants whose transcripts are from non-U.S. institutions must have their credentials evaluated course by course, including the GPA, by a professional evaluation service. A service may be found at www.NACES.org.

If an applicant presents either a GPA of 3.0 or higher or a GRE score of 1000 or higher, but not both, that applicant will be considered by the College graduate admissions committee. The committee will review all evidence of high promise, including, but not limited to:

1. Trend of undergraduate grades;
2. Type of undergraduate degree program;
3. Mature work experience;
4. Completion of up to three graduate courses with a “B” or higher in each;
5. Scores upon retaking the Graduate Record Examination;
6. Personal statement.

Degree Requirements
The M.U.R.P. curriculum is a two-year, 48-credit program. It is designed and structured to allow timely completion for both full-time (9-12 credits per semester) and part-time (6 credits per semester) students.

The M.U.R.P. curriculum is structured into four components: core courses (27 credits), areas of specialization (12 credits), electives (6 credits), and synthesis (3 credits).

The core component provides planning knowledge, skills, and values. Planning knowledge includes: the structure and functions of urban settlements, history and theory of planning processes and practices; and administrative, legal, and political aspects of plan-making and policy implementation. Planning skills focus on: problem formulation, research skills, and data gathering; quantitative analysis and computers; written, oral, and graphic communications; collaborative problem-solving, plan-making, and program design; and the synthesis and application of knowledge to practice. Discussion of planning values provides students with the basis for becoming ethical practitioners who are aware of, and responsible for, the ways their activities affect and promote societal and individual concerns.

The specializations permit advanced study in planning subfields. Specializations are offered in:

1. Economic Development and Tourism
2. Environmental Planning
3. Sustainable Community Planning
4. Visual Planning Technology

Each specialization is structured to include an introductory course, a methods course, and a policy course. Students also have the option of tailoring their own specialization with the approval of the program coordinator.

The synthesis component consists of an individually designed and executed planning project. Students are also expected to gain planning work experience during their program through the Guided Practicum (URP 6945).

Academic Standing
Students are considered to be in good academic standing if they are making satisfactory progress toward the M.U.R.P. degree. Students are expected to maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative average throughout the course of study; failure to maintain this average for two successive semesters will result in automatic dismissal. Only grades of “C” or higher are acceptable in fulfilling the requirements for the M.U.R.P. degree. Students may not graduate with more than one grade below a “B-” in core courses (in such cases, these courses must be repeated for a grade of “B-” or higher).

Acceptance of transfer credits from approved institutions is dependent upon the pertinence of the work to the M.U.R.P. degree requirements. Transfer of credit should normally occur at the time of admission and is limited to 6 credits. Transfer credit can be given only for courses that have not been applied to another degree or preparatory work.

Waivers from specific course (but not the associated credit) requirements may be granted upon approval of the director of the school.

Certificate Programs
The school offers four certificate programs, which are described below. Certificate students are required to maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average throughout the completion of the certificate. Students cannot complete a certificate program with more than one grade below a “B-”.

Economic Development and Tourism Certificate
This certificate provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to help cities with their built and natural attractions to enhance their revenue base and improve their citizens’ quality of life. The role of the economic development planner today is frequently directed at tourism in the form of urban entertainment centers, reinvigorated downtowns and waterfronts, or assessing the potential value to the cost of a convention center or stadium. Urban physical attributes like greenways, urban river trails, and parks also provide a base for enhancing economic development while contributing to the area’s quality of life. The certificate program consists of four courses that emphasize the varied inputs to a good economic development plan. The courses are:

Environmental Planning Certificate
The Environmental Planning certificate program addresses issues related to brownfield redevelopment, water quality and availability, and opportunities for improving the quality of life in the urban community. This certificate program is open to anybody with a bachelor’s degree. The program consists of four courses that are all offered at night. The program caters to both local residents and government employees who want to increase their knowledge about the environment. It consists of three required courses and one elective. The three required courses present the history of environmental thinking and sustainable development, introduce students to the science behind environmental issues, and cover federal and state environmental policy. The elective can be selected from a wide range of courses taught at FAU.

Sustainable Community Planning Certificate
This certificate is directed at practicing planners, public administrators, civic leaders, and neighborhood activists with social science backgrounds who wish to improve existing skills or gain new skills in reviving urban core areas, encouraging economic development, and creating sustainable communities. Community revitalization is a critical element that will ultimately determine how our cities cope with increasing challenges associated with growth and change. The certificate program consists of three required courses covering economic development, environmental planning, and site planing and one elective course. They are:

Visual Planning Technology Certificate
This four-course certificate program is designed to build working knowledge and skills in understanding, applying, and managing geographic information systems (GIS) as well as other visual technologies within the planning environment. It gives students a comprehensive survey of the visual technologies used by public agencies as geographic information for strategic planning and policy formulation. The program also provides hands-on experience with one of the GIS software packages—Environmental Systems Research Institute’s (ESRI) ArchInfo, ArcView, Network Analyst, and Spatial Analyst. Visual Planning Technology courses are:

Combined Program

Bachelor of Architecture/Master of Urban and Regional Planning

This degree continuum allows a student interested in architecture and its place in the planning of a city or region to earn a carefully sequenced pair of degrees at the same time. The School of Architecture and the School of Urban and Regional Planning created this sequence by integrating the offerings of two degree programs so that a student can graduate with both a professional B.Arch. degree and a M.U.R.P. degree after six years of full-time study.

The two-degree-combination curriculum is organized in a time frame where courses for one major will integrate as elective courses in the other. The thesis year combines planning and architecture courses, preparing students to sequence their thesis project for architecture and their final planning course as the culmination of their undergraduate professional degree and their graduate degree in planning.

For admission and degree requirements, refer to the description of this program under the School of Architecture heading in this section.

Link to Course Descriptions in the College of Architecture, Urban and Public Affairs