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2009-2010GRADUATE ARTS AND SCIENCESPROGRAM CATALOG
AUGUST 2009Note: This catalog provides announcements for the 2009-10 academic year. It is currentuntil August 2010. The College reserves the right to make changes in the regulations,charges, and curricula listed herein at any time.Catalogs are issued for other College programs as follows:UndergraduateSchool of BusinessSchool of EducationSchool of Marine ScienceSchool of LawSummer SessionsSpecial ProgramsGENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICYThe College of William and Mary does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion,national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability or age in its programs and activities.Inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies should be addressed to:Ms. Tammy CurrieDirector of Equal OpportunityHornsby HouseP.O. Box 8795Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795(757) 221-2615The College of William and Mary Diversity StatementThe College of William and Mary in Virginia is a community of teachers, students,and staff who share our national ideals of human equality, democracy, pluralism, andadvancement based on merit. We give life to these principles - and prepare womenand men to be citizens of the wider world - when we value diverse backgrounds,talents, and points of view.As a community, William and Mary believes that cultural pluralism and intellectualfreedom introduce us to new experiences, stimulate original ideas, enrich criticalthinking, and give our work a broader reach. We cannot accomplish our missionof teaching, learning, discovery, and service without such diversity.William and Mary belongs to all Virginians, to the nation, and to the world. Yetour College, like our country, failed for many years to open the door of opportunityto all people. In recent decades, William and Mary has made itself a more diversecommunity, and thus a better one. Structures and habits that create injustices,however, have yet to be fully banished from American society. We are committedto establishing justice.The College of William and Mary strives to be a place where people of all backgrounds feel at home, where diversity is actively embraced, and where each individualtakes responsibility for upholding the dignity of all members of the community.-Approved by the Board of Visitors on November 17, 2006.
The Graduate Arts & SciencesProgram Catalog2009-2010WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA 23187(757) 221-2467www.wm.edu/as/graduate
CONTENTSThe College. iThe Campus. iiAdministrative Officers. iiiCollege Calendar. viMessage From The Dean . 1Graduate Programs Available. 1Graduate Studies Advisory Board. 2Student Services. 2Graduate Regulations. 6Graduate Programs and Course Descriptions. 24Graduate Center Programs. 25Additional Graduate Courses. 27American Studies Program. 31Anthropology. 41Applied Science . 51Biology. 63Chemistry. 75Computer Science. 81History. 95Physics. 109Psychology. 115Psychology, Doctor of Psychology. 119Public Policy Program. 125Facilities.137Student Life.143College Map.Inside Back Cover
The College iThe CollegeMission StatementThe College of William and Mary, a public university in Williamsburg, Virginia, is thesecond-oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. Established in 1693 byBritish royal charter, William and Mary is proud of its role as the Alma Mater of generations of American patriots, leaders and public servants. Now, in its fourth century, itcontinues this tradition of excellence by combining the best features of an undergraduate college with the opportunities offered by a modern research university. Its moderatesize, dedicated faculty, and distinctive history give William and Mary a unique characteramong public institutions, and create a learning environment that fosters close interaction among students and teachers.The university’s predominantly residential undergraduate program provides a broadliberal education in a stimulating academic environment enhanced by a talented anddiverse student body. This nationally acclaimed undergraduate program is integrated withselected graduate and professional programs in five faculties - Arts and Sciences, Business,Education, Law, and Marine Science. Masters and doctoral programs in the humanities,the sciences, the social sciences, business, education, and law provide a wide variety ofintellectual opportunities for students at both graduate and undergraduate levels.At William and Mary, teaching, research, and public service are linked through programs designed to preserve, transmit, and expand knowledge. Effective teaching impartsknowledge and encourages the intellectual development of both student and teacher.Quality research supports the educational program by introducing students to the challengeand excitement of original discovery, and is a source of the knowledge and understanding needed for a better society. The university recognizes its special responsibility to thecitizens of Virginia through public and community service to the Commonwealth as wellas to national and international communities. Teaching, research, and public service areall integral parts of the mission of William and Mary.GoalsIn fulfilling its mission, William and Mary adopts the following specific goals: to attract outstanding students from diverse backgrounds;to develop a diverse faculty which is nationally and internationally recognizedfor excellence in both teaching and research;to provide a challenging undergraduate program with a liberal arts and sciencescurriculum that encourages creativity, independent thought, and intellectualdepth, breadth, and curiosity;to offer high quality graduate and professional programs that prepare studentsfor intellectual, professional, and public leadership;to instill in its students an appreciation for the human condition, a concern forthe public well-being, and a life-long commitment to learning; andto use the scholarship and skills of its faculty and students to further humanknowledge and understanding, and to address specific problems confrontingthe Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world.
ii The CollegeThe CampusWilliam and Mary is a university community, small enough to provide for relationshipsthat allow collaborative teaching and learning, large enough to have the resources toachieve excellence. An important aspect of this community is its location in the beautifuland historic city of Williamsburg, where it constitutes an integral part of the restoration ofColonial Williamsburg. The partnership of the College, the City, and the Restoration, andthe educational, cultural, and recreational opportunities afforded to all students by thispartnership, add to the quality of life and the quality of education at William and Mary.The campus, comprising approximately 1,200 acres of land, extends from the westernedge of the restored area of Colonial Williamsburg to Lake Matoaka and its surrounding wooded land. Within its boundaries are three contiguous sections known today asthe Historic Campus, the Old Campus, and the New Campus, and, a short walk to thesoutheast, the William and Mary School of Law.The Historic Campus is the site of three restored pre-Revolutionary buildings. The SirChristopher Wren Building (1695, restored 1928-31), still in daily classroom use, is the oldestacademic building in the United States. The Brafferton (1723, restored 1932), originallya school for Indians established with a bequest from the English scientist Robert Boyle,today contains administrative offices. The third building, the President’s House (1732,restored 1931), has served as home for each of the twenty-five presidents of the College.Sir Christopher Wren Building
The College iiiAdministrative OfficersChancellorSandra Day O’ConnorBoard of Visitors(As of July 1, 2009)Henry C. Wolf ’64, J.D. ’66, RectorJohn W. Gerdelman ’75, Vice RectorJanet M. Brashear ’82, SecretaryCharles A. Banks IIIColin G. CampbellThomas E. CappsTimothy P. Dunn ’83Sarah I. Gore ’56R. Philip Herget IIIKathy Y. Hornsby ’79Suzann W. Matthews ’71Anita O. Poston, J.D. ’74Michael K. Powell ’85, D.P.S. ’02Robert E. Scott, J.D. ’68John Charles ThomasJeffrey B. Trammell ’73Barbara B. Ukrop ’61Student RepresentativesSarah D. RojasD. Ryan GoodwinCollege of William and MaryRichard Bland CollegeFaculty RepresentativesKatherine M. KulickAlexandra DuckworthCollege of William and MaryRichard Bland CollegeAdministration for Graduate AffairsW. Taylor Reveley, IIIMichael R. HalleranDennis ManosVirginia M. Ambler ’88Samuel E. Jones ’75Anna B. MartinSean M. PieriCarl StrikwerdaS. Laurie SandersonPresidentProvostVice Provost for Research and Graduate StudiesVice President for Student AffairsVice President for FinanceVice President for AdministrationVice President for University DevelopmentDean of Arts and SciencesDean of Graduate Studies and Research, Arts and Sciences
iv The CollegeJohn T. WellsIris C. AndersonLawrence B. Pulley ’74Jon W. KrapflJames R. MooneyDavid H. MurrayJames M. OlverPrabhu K. AggarwalKimberly J. SmithWilliam T. GearyLinda Noble EspahbodiCarlane J. Pittman ’03Susan C. HughesChristopher P. AdkinsRosanna KoppelmannPriscilla E. CaseMark CaseKathryn P. ButuceanuAndrea SardoneCharlotte D. BrownKimberly A. SperlingDavison M. DouglasEric A. KadesDean, School of Marine Science and DirectorVirginia Institute of Marine ScienceDean of Graduate Studies, School of Marine ScienceDean, Mason School of BusinessAssociate Dean, Mason School of BusinessChief Financial Officer, Mason School of BusinessAssistant Dean for Information TechnologyMason School of BusinessAssistant Dean for the Full-Time MBA ProgramMason School of BusinessAssistant Dean for Executive and Professional ProgramsMason School of BusinessAssistant Dean for Accounting ProgramsMason School of BusinessAssistant Dean for the Undergraduate ProgramMason School of BusinessDirector of the Master of Accounting ProgramMason School of BusinessDirector of the MBA ProgramMason School of BusinessDirector of the Executive MBA ProgramMason School of BusinessDirector of the Undergraduate ProgramMason School of BusinessDirector of Center for Corporate Education and FlexProgram, Mason School of BusinessDirector of MBA AdmissionsMason School of BusinessDirector of MBA Career ServicesMason School of BusinessDirector of AdministrationMason School of BusinessDirector of Marketing CommunicationsMason School of BusinessDirector of Business LibraryMason School of BusinessDirector of Development and Alumni RelationsMason School of BusinessDean and Chancellor Professor of LawWilliam & Mary School of LawVice Dean and Chancellor Professor of LawWilliam & Mary School of Law
The CollegeRon RosenbergI. Trotter HardyJames S. HellerLizbeth A.S. JacksonRobert E. KaplanSarah F. KellamTerri T. Lorincz vAssociate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor of LawWilliam & Mary School of LawAssociate Dean for Technology and Professor of LawWilliam & Mary School of LawDirector of the Law Library and Professor of LawWilliam & Mary School of LawAssociate Dean for Administration/RegistrarWilliam & Mary School of LawAssociate Dean for Career Services/Director, ExternshipsWilliam & Mary School of LawAssociate Dean for Development and Alumni AffairsWilliam & Mary School of LawChief Financial Officer/Controller, Law School FoundationWilliam & Mary School of LawFaye F. ShealyAssociate Dean for Admission and Director, Financial AidWilliam & Mary School of LawVirginia L. McLaughlin ’71Dean and Chancellor Professor of EducationSchool of EducationThomas J. WardAssociate Dean for Academic ProgramsSchool of EducationJennifer B. PutmanDirector of Budget and Personnel, School of EducationDorothy S. OsborneDirector of Admissions and Financial Aid, School of EducationChristopher GareisAssociate Dean for Teacher Education/ProfessionalServices, School of EducationRonald HoffmanDirector, Omohundro Institute of EarlyAmerican History and CultureConnie K. McCarthyDean of University LibrariesEdward P. IrishDirector, Student Financial AidSara L. MarchelloUniversity RegistrarPatricia M. VolpDean of StudentsMark ConstantineAssistant Vice President for Student Affairs (Activities)W. Franchon Glover ’99 Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs (Administration)Deborah Boykin ’76Assistant Vice President for Student Affairsand Director, Residence LifeKelly CraceDirector, Counseling CenterVernon J HurteDirector, Center for Student DiversityLinda KnightDirector, Recreational SportsVirginia WellsDirector, Student Health ServicesMary SchillingDirector, Career CenterRobert KnowltonDirector, Sadler Center/Campus Center
vi College CalendarCollege CalendarFALL SEMESTER 2009July 31-August 25August 26September 4October 2October 10-13October 30Nov 25-30December 4December 5-6December 7-8December 9December 10-11December 11December 12-13December 14-17January 15Registration of New Graduate Students (Friday-Tuesday)Beginning of Classes: 8 a.m. (Wednesday)Last day to add/drop courses (Friday)Last day to file Notice of Candidacy with Registrar for Mayor August 2010 graduation (Friday)Fall Break (Saturday-Tuesday)End of ninth week of classes (Friday)Thanksgiving Holiday: 8 a.m. Wed - 8 a.m. MonEnd of Classes: 5 p.m. (Friday)Reading Period (Saturday-Sunday)Examinations (Monday-Tuesday)Reading Period (Wednesday)Examinations (Thursday-Friday)Last day to submit theses and dissertations for January2010 conferral of degrees (Friday)Reading Period (Saturday-Sunday)Examinations (Monday-Thursday)January Graduation Date (Friday)SPRING SEMESTER 2010January 7-19January 20January 29March 6-14March 19April 23April 30May 1-2May 3-7May 8-9May 10-12May 16Registration of New Graduate Students (Thurs-Tuesday)Beginning of Classes: 8 a.m. (Wednesday)Last day to add/drop courses (Friday)Spring Break (Saturday-Sunday)End of ninth week of classes (Friday)Last day to submit theses and dissertations for May 2010Commencement (Friday)End of Classes: 5 p.m. (Friday)Reading Period (Saturday-Sunday)Examinations (Monday-Friday)Reading Period (Saturday-Sunday)Examinations (Monday-Wednesday)Commencement (Sunday)SUMMER SESSIONS 2010May 31July 2July 5July 9July 23August 6August 24Beginning of First Session (Monday)End of First Session (Friday)Beginning of Second Session (Monday)Last day to file Notice of Candidacy with Registrar forJanuary 2011 graduation (Friday)Last day to submit theses and dissertations for Augustconferral of degrees (Friday)End of Second Session (Friday)August Graduation Date (Saturday)NOTE: Additional dates and deadlines of importance can also be found on the UniversityRegistrar’s combined academic calendar at www.wm.edu/registrar. Calendar dates maybe subject to change.
Message from the Dean 1MESSAGE FROM THE DEANWe welcome you to the College of William & Mary and encourage you to explore thewealth of opportunities offered here. The College of William & Mary is unique in providing the expertise and opportunities of a major research university along with the facultymentoring and commitment to teaching found at a small liberal arts college. Our facultyand graduate students are top-notch scholars drawn to William & Mary by our supportivecollegial atmosphere and our dedication to excellence in mentoring as well as excellencein research. Arts & Sciences graduate programs are enhanced by internships, apprenticeships, and interdisciplinary study at a number of nearby world-class research facilities.Whether you have already joined the William & Mary community or are a prospectivestudent, we invite you to browse this catalog and our web pages (http://www.wm.edu/as/graduate/) as you take this next exciting step into the future.Best wishes for continued success,S. Laurie Sanderson, DeanOffice of Graduate Studies and ResearchGRADUATE PROGRAMS INARTS AND SCIENCESThe Faculty of Arts and Sciences offers programs leading to the following degrees: Master of Arts. American Studies, Anthropology, Biology, Chemistry, History,and Psychology. Master of Science. Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science (including specializations in computational operations research and computationalscience), and Physics. Master of Public Policy. Doctor of Philosophy. American Studies, Anthropology, Applied Science, Computer Science, History, and Physics (including a specialization in computationalscience). Doctor of Psychology. Joint Degrees. M.A. in American Studies/J.D. from the School of Law.M.S. in Chemistry/Ph.D. in Applied Science.M.P.P./J.D. from the School of Law.M.P.P./M.B.A. from the Mason School of Business. Concurrent Degrees. M.P.P./M.S. in Computational Operations Research.M.P.P./M.S. in Marine Science.William and Mary’s other graduate and professional schools offer programs leading tothe following degrees: School of Law. J.D. and LL.M. in the American Legal System.Mason School of Business. Full-time M.B.A/Flex M.B.A., Executive M.B.A.,M.A.C.School of Education. M.Ed., M.A.Ed., Ed.S., Ed.D., Ph.D.School of Marine Science. M.S. and Ph.D. Marine Science.Joint Degrees. J.D./M.B.A.,M.B.A./M.I.M. (Mason School of Business andThunderbird: The Garvin School of International Management).
2 Student ServicesGraduate Studies Advisory BoardThe Graduate Studies Advisory Board is a group of educational, corporate, and community leaders with a commitment to enhancing the quality of graduate education in Arts& Sciences at William & Mary.The missions of the Graduate Studies Advisory Board are: Development/fundraising to increase graduate Arts & Sciences financial resourcesAssisting in the building of a graduate Arts & Sciences communityEnhancing professional development opportunities for graduate studentsAdvocating for graduate Arts & Sciences within the W&M communityBy sponsoring the Graduate Research Symposium, funding the Distinguished Thesis/Dissertation Awards in Arts & Sciences, and providing recruitment fellowships to outstandingentering graduate students, the Graduate Studies Advisory Board is playing a vital role inadvancing William & Mary’s graduate programs in Arts & Sciences.See www.wm.edu/as/graduate/gradadvisoryboard/index.php for more information.Student ServicesDean of Students OfficeDr. Patricia M. Volp, Dean of StudentsCampus Center, Room 109, 221-2510Web site: http://www.wm.edu/deanofstudents/The Office of the Dean of Students assists all students, graduate and undergraduate, fromtheir initial orientation to the College through successful completion of their academicand personal goals. The Dean of Students is an advocate for student needs and acts asliaison between students and academic departments. Staff members provide learningassistance counseling and workshops for students who are interested in boosting theirtime management and study skills. Disability Services for permanent or temporary disabilities are coordinated within this office (see Disability Services section). In addition,members of the staff work with students who are experiencing unexpected or difficultcircumstances that may result in a need for a medical leave or mid-semester withdrawal.The Dean’s office is responsible for managing all violations of the Code of StudentConduct and for training and advising the graduate and undergraduate Honor Councils.Staff members are available to discuss the community’s standards, the systems by whichthey are enforced, or concerns related to the conduct of students or student groups. Anymember of the community may submit reports about student conduct to this office. TheDean of Students Office publishes the Student Handbook, which includes statements ofrights and responsibilities for all students. Information about other services available tostudents also is included.Disability ServicesDisability Services strives to create a comprehensively accessible living and learning environment to ensure that students with disabilities are viewed on the basis of ability byconsidering reasonable accommodation on an individual and flexible basis. The decisionto request accommodation is voluntary and a matter of individual choice. Students seeking
Student Services 3accommodation are strongly encouraged to notify the College and submit all supportingdocumentation early to allow adequate time for planning.Documentation of Medical DisabilityIn general, documentation should not be older than three years from the date of the firstaccommodation request. As appropriate to the disability, the College expects medicaldocumentation to include the following seven elements:1. A diagnostic statement identifying the disability, the date of the most currentdiagnostic evaluation, and the date of the original diagnosis.2. A description of the diagnostic tests, methods, and/or criteria used.3. A description of the current functional impact of the disability which includesspecific test results and the examiner’s narrative interpretation.4. Treatments, medications, or assistive devices/services currently prescribed or inuse.5. A description of the expected progression or stability of the impact of the disability over time, particularly the next five years.6. The credentials of the diagnosing professional if not clear from the letterheador other forms.7. The diagnosing professional may not be a family member.Documentation of Cognitive ImpairmentDocumentation of cognitive impairment such as a specific learning disability, an attentiondeficit disorder, or a physical, medical, and psychological disorder affecting learning mustinclude a comprehensive report of psycho-educational or neuropsychological assessmentthat complies with the specified guidelines. For more information concerning these specific documentation guidelines, please refer to the Disability Services web site ation/index.php.Documentation is expected to demonstrate the impact of disability upon major life activities and to support all recommended accommodations. Documentation of disability isconfidential will not be released without the student’s written consent.For more information, please contact:Lisa Colligan, DirectorCampus Center, Room 109P.O. Box 8795Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795757-221-2510 Voice757-221-2302 TDD
4 Student Services757-221-2538 FAXE-mail: lbcoll@wm.edu; Web site: http://www.wm.edu/deanofstudents/disable/Ombuds OfficeGraduate Studies and Research, Arts and SciencesCarey Bagdassarian, OmbudspersonIntegrated Science Center, Room 1058; 221-2556E-mail: ckbagd@wm.edu;Web Site: http://www.wm.edu/as/graduate/ombuds/index.phpThe Ombuds Office is a confidential venue for Arts & Sciences graduate students seekinginformation or answers to questions about graduate education, and for those studentsseeking to raise a concern or discuss a problem regarding graduate studies in Arts andSciences.Call for the Ombudsperson’s office hours, as they will vary by semester. Students maycome by during the set office hours, but it is recommended that they make an appointment. When necessary, the Ombudsperson will make special arrangements to see a studentoutside of normal business hours.Student Health CenterDr. Virginia Wells, DirectorAppointment Line 221-2998; Front Desk, 221-4386;E-mail: sthlth@wm.edu; Web site: http://www.wm.edu/healthThe Student Health Center provides high-quality, primary medical care for students becoming ill or experiencing minor emergencies while away from home. The Health Centerdelivers a wide variety of services, many of which are covered by the Student Health Feeincluded in the Tuition and General Fee. All matters between a student and the HealthCenter staff are confidential and, except in the case of life-threatening situations, medicalemergencies, severe emotional or psychological distress, or when required by law, will notbe released without the student’s written consent.Virginia State law requires all full-time students enrolling for the first time in a four-yearpublic institution to provide a health history and an official immunization record. TheCollege of William and Mary further requires ALL full-time students (including previouslymatriculated students) to submit a physical examination performed within the twelvemonths preceding the student’s enrollment or re-enrollment, as well as providing documentation of meeting the same immunization requirements. Previously enrolled studentsre-entering as full-time students after an absence from campus of greater than 10 years,must also revalidate their immunization record. This information MUST be submitted onWilliam and Mary’s Health Evaluation Form; faxes or photocopies will not be accepted.Medical services are provided for all full-time students and for those graduate studentscertified by the Dean of their school to be doing the ‘equivalent of full-time work’. In orderto be eligible for medical care both groups of students must have paid the Student HealthFee for the current semester and have met the Health Evaluation Form requirementsincluding a physical examination and submission of an official immunization record.Students choosing to seek care at an off campus site are responsible for charges incurred.Likewise, if a Health Center provider deems it medically necessary to refer a student toan off campus specialist, this also becomes the student’s financial responsibility. Studentsare strongly encouraged to carry health insurance to assist with the cost of health care.
Student Services 5Students experiencing severe emotional or psychological distress, making a threator gesture of suicide, or attempting suicide, will be evaluated by the College’s medical/emotional emergency response team and appropriate measures instituted. Anyone having knowledge of such circumstances should immediately contact the Dean of Students@221-2510, or the Student Health Center @221-4386.The Student Health Center is located on Gooch Drive, south of Zable Stadium. Hoursof operation are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and Saturday 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. (limited services only)when school is in session. During the summer and intersessions the hours of operationare Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Wednesday 10:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m. Appointments with physicians and nurse practitioners may be scheduledby calling 221-2998.Counseling CenterDr. Kelly Crace, DirectorBlow Memorial Hall, Suite 240, 221-3620Website: http://www.wm.edu/counselingcenter/The Counseling Center offers a range of psychological and counseling services for William and Mary students. For example, we provide professional help in the following areas:psychological issues, personal concerns, interpersonal issues, and crisis intervention.Staff members are available to discuss any important personal concerns a student maybe facing and work with that student to develop new ways of resolving the problem ormastering the concern.The staff of the Counseling Center consists of both male and female mental healthprofessionals, including psychologists, counselors, social worker, and a psychiatrist. Asport psychologist is available for students interested in learning how to enhance theirathletic performance. Psychiatric consultation is available. All staff are trained and experienced in dealing with the problems of university students. Students are initially seen byan individual counselor. Continuing services in the form of individual, couples, family,or group meetings are offered depending upon the student’s need and staff availability.These services are free of charge to full-time enrolled students. Appointments
Note: This catalog provides announcements for the 2009-10 academic year. It is current until August 2010. The College reserves the right to make changes in the regulations, charges, and curricula listed herein at any time. Catalogs are issued for other College programs as follows: Undergraduate School of Business School of Education
