Institution
Background
Michigan State University is one of only 62 members of the Association
of American Universities and a member of the Big Ten conference. As provided
in the Constitution of the State of Michigan, Michigan State University
is under the general supervision of its Board of Trustees.
The University established six principles to guide Michigan State into
the next century. They are to improve access to quality education and
expert knowledge, achieve more active learning, generate new knowledge
and scholarship across the mission, promote problem solving to address
society's needs, advance diversity within the community, and make people
matter.
Founded: 1855
Type of Institution: Public
Accreditation: North Central Association of Colleges
and Schools
Services Offered to Students: Students enrolled in online
courses have access to the library, writing center, bookstore, and other
resources of the University.
Financial Aid: Students enrolled in online courses are
eligible to apply for all financial aid
administered by Michigan State. Additionally, all online courses, regardless
of where they are taken, are eligible for in-state tuition rates.
The Virtual University Beam Physics Tuition Fellowship is awarded on a
competitive basis; for more information, contact vub-eam@nscl.msu.edu.
Teaching or Research Assistantships during any period of residency at
MSU are awarded on a competitive basis.
Registration: You can register for courses via mail and
World Wide Web.
Programs
Beam Physics
Degree Offered: Masters of Science
Program Background: Virtual University, the Department
of Physics and Astronomy, and the NSCL at Michigan State University
along with the U.S. Particle Accelerator School offer this suite of
courses and an online degree program in Beam Physics. Courses are broadcast
live via Internet/ISDN or are interactive and selfpaced. They cover
an introduction to beam physics as well as various advanced topics.
Application Requirements: You need to submit an application,
a current resume/vitae, letter of intent, three letters of recommendation,
and transcripts from each institution of higher education you've attended.
All applications materials should be sent directly to Prof. Martin Berz,
Department of Physics and Astronomy, Michigan State University, East
Lansing, MI 48824.
Completion Requirements: You must successfully complete
a total of 30 credits, of which up to 9 can be transferred from accredited
universities and at least 16 of which must be at the graduate level.
You are also required to pass a departmental qualifying exam at the
Master's or Ph.D. level, respectively. If you're pursuing the Ph.D.,
you also have to complete a dissertation under the guidance of a mutually
selected mentor and/or Michigan State University.
System Requirements: You should have a personal computer
with a Pentium processor running Windows 95/98/NT or a Macintosh with
OS 7.5 or higher, 16 MB RAM, a 28.8 or faster kbps modem or direct connection
to the Internet, Web browser (Netscape 4.0 or higher, or Microsoft Internet
Explorer 4.0 or higher). Some courses may have additional system or
software requirements.
Example Course Titles: Some of the course titles in
this program include Introduction to Beam Physics, Nonlinear Dynamics,
Particle Accelerators of the World, US Particle Accelerator School,
and Seminar in Beam Physics Research.
Beam Physics
Degree Offered: Doctor of Philosophy Program Web Address:
vubeam.nscl.msu.edu/
Program Background: Virtual University, the Department
of Physics and Astronomy, and the NSCL at Michigan State University
along with the U.S. Particle Accelerator School offer this suite of
courses and an online degree program in Beam Physics. Courses are broadcast
live via Internet/ISDN or are interactive and self
paced. They cover an introduction to beam physics as well as various
advanced topics.
Application Requirements: You need to submit an application,
a current resume /vitae, letter of intent, three letters of recommendation,
and transcripts from each institution of higher education you've attended.
All applications materials should be sent directly to Prof. Martin Berz,
Department of Physics and Astronomy, Michigan State University, East
Lansing, MI 48824.
Completion Requirements: You must successfully complete
a total of 30 credits, of which up to 9 can be transferred from accredited
universities and at least 16 of which must be at the graduate level.
You are also required to pass a departmental qualifying exam at the
Master's or Ph.D. level, respectively. If you're pursuing the Ph.D.,
you also have to complete a dissertation under the guidance of a mutually
selected mentor and/or Michigan State University.
System Requirements: You should have a personal computer
with a Pentium processor running Windows 95 / 98 / NT or a Macintosh
with OS 7.5 or higher, 16 MB RAM, a 28.8 or faster kbps modem or direct
connection to the Internet, Web browser (Netscape 4.0 or higher, or
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher). Some courses may have additional
system or software requirements.
Example Course Tides: Some of the course titles in
this program include Introduction to Beam Physics, Nonlinear Dynamics,
Particle Accelerators of the World, US Particle Accelerator School,
and Seminar in Beam Physics Research
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