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Catalogs. Book 68.
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,FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
MODESTO A. MAIDIQUE CAMPUS BISCAYNE BAY CAMPUS
11200 SW 8th Street 3000 NE 151st Street
Miami, Florida 33199 North Miami, Florida 33181
305-348-2000 305-919-5500
FIU BROWARD-PINES CENTER ENGINEERING CENTER
17195 Sheridan Street 10555 W. Flagler Street
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33331 Miami, Florida 33174
954-438-8600 305-348-3034
EMERGENCY - DIAL 911
AREA CODES:
Modesto A. Maidique Campus phone numbers begin with area code 305
Biscayne Bay Campus phone numbers begin with area code 305
FIU Broward-Pines Center phone numbers begin with area code 954
Engineering Center numbers begin with area code 305
From any FIU campus, dial FIU numbers direct:
All Modesto A. Maidique Campus phone numbers 7-xxxx
All Biscayne Bay Campus phone numbers 6-xxxx
All FIU Broward-Pines Center phone numbers 6-xxxx
All Engineering Center numbers 7-xxxx
,Florida International University
Member of the State University System
Miami, Florida
2015-2016 UNIVERSITY GRADUATE CATALOG
TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 Message from President Rosenberg 63 Centers and Institutes
4 Message from Interim Dean O’Shea 65 Select Support Services
5 Academic Calendar 67 College of Architecture + The Arts
9 University Information 106 College of Arts and Sciences
13 Academic Programs 199 College of Business
17 University Graduate School 268 College of Education
19 University Libraries 330 College of Engineering and Computing
20 University Museums 417 College of Law
22 University College 435 Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
23 Graduate Admissions 469 Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health
26 Tuition and Fees Sciences
29 Financial Aid 519 Robert Stempel College of Public Health and
32 University Graduate School Rules and Social Work
Regulations 556 Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism
43 General Information Management
54 Governance and Administration 565 Steven J. Green School of International and
58 Florida's Statewide Course Numbering System Public Affairs
61 Academic Units 692 School of Journalism and Mass Communication
701 Index
FIU and Florida International University are registered marks. Florida International University believes in equal
opportunity practices which conform to all laws against discrimination and is committed to nondiscrimination with
respect to race, color, creed, age, handicap, sex, marital status, religion, or national origin. Additionally, the University
is committed to the principle of taking the positive steps necessary, to achieve the equalization of educational and
employment opportunities.
Note: The programs, policies, requirements, regulations published in this catalog are continually subject to review in
order to serve the needs of the University's various constituencies and to respond to the mandates of the State Board
of Education and the Florida Legislature. Changes in programs, policies, requirements, and regulations may be made
without advance notice. The ultimate responsibility for knowing degree requirements imposed upon students
by State laws rests with students.
Fees given in this catalog are tentative pending legislative action.
MAILING ADDRESS GRADUATE ADMISSION MAILING ADDRESS UNIVERSITY GRADUATE
Florida International University SCHOOL
Graduate Admissions Office Florida International University
P.O. Box 659004 University Graduate School
Miami, Florida 33265-9004 Modesto A. Maidique Campus, PC 230
Miami, Florida 33199
UNIVERSITY GRADUATE SCHOOL WEBSITE:
http://gradschool.fiu.edu EMAIL ADDRESS:
GRADUATE ADMISSIONS OFFICE WEBSITE: EMAIL ADDRESS:
http://gradschool.fiu.edu
ONLINE APPLICATIONS: http://gradschool.fiu.edu
, Graduate Catalog 2015-2016 Message from President Rosenberg and Dean Reddi 3
President Mark B. Rosenberg
Dear Graduate Students:
Welcome to FIU! This Graduate Catalog provides an overview of our institution, including information to guide you
through your academic experience.
As a leading student-centered urban public research university located in one of the nation’s most exciting
international cities, FIU provides a rare combination of vast resources, personal attention and affordability. We
offer many opportunities for community and global engagement through nearly 190 bachelor, master and doctoral
degree programs. With outstanding faculty, state-of-the-art research and a quality learning environment, we
prepare our students for competitive job markets and the latest technologies. Committed to both quality and
access, FIU meets the educational needs of traditional students, as well as part-time students and lifelong
learners.
FIU has a nationally and internationally recognized full-time faculty known for outstanding teaching and cutting-
edge research. The university is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest and most distinguished
academic honor society. FIU also is ranked as a Research University in the High Research Activity category of
the Carnegie Foundation’s prestigious classification system. Our students, faculty and alumni continually receive
national and international recognition for their achievements.
FIU's College of Law received full accreditation in the fastest time allowed by the American Bar Association in
December 2006. In February 2013, our Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine received full accreditation from the
Liaison Committee on Medical Education, establishing South Florida's only public medical school. The first class
graduated in 2013. FIU also offers a strong Arts and Sciences core, and many nationally and internationally-
recognized programs in Business, Engineering, Nursing, Public Health, Architecture and other disciplines.
The Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine includes the Benjamin Leon, Jr. Family Center for Geriatric Research
and Education. This center focuses on treating health issues that affect the culturally diverse elderly population of
South Florida. Another innovative program addressing community challenges is the Green Family Foundation
NeighborhoodHELPTM program, which is one of its kind in the nation. Overall, FIU's Herbert Wertheim College of
Medicine is a vital medical college that is transforming medical education and health care in the region and greatly
enhancing the university’s research mission.
Graduate education is central to the research core of FIU's mission. Our graduate students, under the expert
guidance of our faculty, are making major contributions to intellectual discourse in many disciplines. Graduates
from our professional schools and colleges have become leaders in corporate, nonprofit and governmental
sectors throughout the world. Whatever your intellectual desires and career objectives may be, you will find at FIU
the resources and opportunity to fulfill your personal and professional goals.
FIU Digital Commons
FIU Course Catalogs Special Collections and University Archives
Fall 2015
Graduate course catalog (Florida International
University). [2015-2016]
Florida International University
Follow this and additional works at: http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/catalogs
Recommended Citation
Florida International University, "Graduate course catalog (Florida International University). [2015-2016]" (2015). FIU Course
Catalogs. Book 68.
http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/catalogs/68
This work is brought to you for free and open access by the Special Collections and University Archives at FIU Digital Commons. It has been accepted
for inclusion in FIU Course Catalogs by an authorized administrator of FIU Digital Commons. For more information, please contact .
,FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
MODESTO A. MAIDIQUE CAMPUS BISCAYNE BAY CAMPUS
11200 SW 8th Street 3000 NE 151st Street
Miami, Florida 33199 North Miami, Florida 33181
305-348-2000 305-919-5500
FIU BROWARD-PINES CENTER ENGINEERING CENTER
17195 Sheridan Street 10555 W. Flagler Street
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33331 Miami, Florida 33174
954-438-8600 305-348-3034
EMERGENCY - DIAL 911
AREA CODES:
Modesto A. Maidique Campus phone numbers begin with area code 305
Biscayne Bay Campus phone numbers begin with area code 305
FIU Broward-Pines Center phone numbers begin with area code 954
Engineering Center numbers begin with area code 305
From any FIU campus, dial FIU numbers direct:
All Modesto A. Maidique Campus phone numbers 7-xxxx
All Biscayne Bay Campus phone numbers 6-xxxx
All FIU Broward-Pines Center phone numbers 6-xxxx
All Engineering Center numbers 7-xxxx
,Florida International University
Member of the State University System
Miami, Florida
2015-2016 UNIVERSITY GRADUATE CATALOG
TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 Message from President Rosenberg 63 Centers and Institutes
4 Message from Interim Dean O’Shea 65 Select Support Services
5 Academic Calendar 67 College of Architecture + The Arts
9 University Information 106 College of Arts and Sciences
13 Academic Programs 199 College of Business
17 University Graduate School 268 College of Education
19 University Libraries 330 College of Engineering and Computing
20 University Museums 417 College of Law
22 University College 435 Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
23 Graduate Admissions 469 Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health
26 Tuition and Fees Sciences
29 Financial Aid 519 Robert Stempel College of Public Health and
32 University Graduate School Rules and Social Work
Regulations 556 Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism
43 General Information Management
54 Governance and Administration 565 Steven J. Green School of International and
58 Florida's Statewide Course Numbering System Public Affairs
61 Academic Units 692 School of Journalism and Mass Communication
701 Index
FIU and Florida International University are registered marks. Florida International University believes in equal
opportunity practices which conform to all laws against discrimination and is committed to nondiscrimination with
respect to race, color, creed, age, handicap, sex, marital status, religion, or national origin. Additionally, the University
is committed to the principle of taking the positive steps necessary, to achieve the equalization of educational and
employment opportunities.
Note: The programs, policies, requirements, regulations published in this catalog are continually subject to review in
order to serve the needs of the University's various constituencies and to respond to the mandates of the State Board
of Education and the Florida Legislature. Changes in programs, policies, requirements, and regulations may be made
without advance notice. The ultimate responsibility for knowing degree requirements imposed upon students
by State laws rests with students.
Fees given in this catalog are tentative pending legislative action.
MAILING ADDRESS GRADUATE ADMISSION MAILING ADDRESS UNIVERSITY GRADUATE
Florida International University SCHOOL
Graduate Admissions Office Florida International University
P.O. Box 659004 University Graduate School
Miami, Florida 33265-9004 Modesto A. Maidique Campus, PC 230
Miami, Florida 33199
UNIVERSITY GRADUATE SCHOOL WEBSITE:
http://gradschool.fiu.edu EMAIL ADDRESS:
GRADUATE ADMISSIONS OFFICE WEBSITE: EMAIL ADDRESS:
http://gradschool.fiu.edu
ONLINE APPLICATIONS: http://gradschool.fiu.edu
, Graduate Catalog 2015-2016 Message from President Rosenberg and Dean Reddi 3
President Mark B. Rosenberg
Dear Graduate Students:
Welcome to FIU! This Graduate Catalog provides an overview of our institution, including information to guide you
through your academic experience.
As a leading student-centered urban public research university located in one of the nation’s most exciting
international cities, FIU provides a rare combination of vast resources, personal attention and affordability. We
offer many opportunities for community and global engagement through nearly 190 bachelor, master and doctoral
degree programs. With outstanding faculty, state-of-the-art research and a quality learning environment, we
prepare our students for competitive job markets and the latest technologies. Committed to both quality and
access, FIU meets the educational needs of traditional students, as well as part-time students and lifelong
learners.
FIU has a nationally and internationally recognized full-time faculty known for outstanding teaching and cutting-
edge research. The university is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest and most distinguished
academic honor society. FIU also is ranked as a Research University in the High Research Activity category of
the Carnegie Foundation’s prestigious classification system. Our students, faculty and alumni continually receive
national and international recognition for their achievements.
FIU's College of Law received full accreditation in the fastest time allowed by the American Bar Association in
December 2006. In February 2013, our Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine received full accreditation from the
Liaison Committee on Medical Education, establishing South Florida's only public medical school. The first class
graduated in 2013. FIU also offers a strong Arts and Sciences core, and many nationally and internationally-
recognized programs in Business, Engineering, Nursing, Public Health, Architecture and other disciplines.
The Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine includes the Benjamin Leon, Jr. Family Center for Geriatric Research
and Education. This center focuses on treating health issues that affect the culturally diverse elderly population of
South Florida. Another innovative program addressing community challenges is the Green Family Foundation
NeighborhoodHELPTM program, which is one of its kind in the nation. Overall, FIU's Herbert Wertheim College of
Medicine is a vital medical college that is transforming medical education and health care in the region and greatly
enhancing the university’s research mission.
Graduate education is central to the research core of FIU's mission. Our graduate students, under the expert
guidance of our faculty, are making major contributions to intellectual discourse in many disciplines. Graduates
from our professional schools and colleges have become leaders in corporate, nonprofit and governmental
sectors throughout the world. Whatever your intellectual desires and career objectives may be, you will find at FIU
the resources and opportunity to fulfill your personal and professional goals.
