MASTER’S STUDENT HANDBOOK
Department of Human Environment and Design
College of Human Ecology
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN ENVIRONMENT AND DESIGN
COLLEGE OF HUMAN ECOLOGY
| Introduction and Welcome | 1.1 |
| Human Environment and Design Department List of Faculty | 1.2 |
| Michigan State University Mission Statement | 1.3 |
| The College of Human Ecology Mission Statement, Guiding Principles, Goals and Philosophy | 1.5 |
| The Department of Human Environment and Design Mission Statement, Goals and Philosophy | 1.8 |
| History | 1.9 |
II. GRADUATE PROGRAMS, POLICIES, AND PROCEDURES
| University Publications Pertinent to Graduate Students | 2.1 |
| Summary of Selected University and Departmental Policies for Graduate Students | 2.2 |
| Policies for Graduate Assistants | 2.7 |
III. RESOURCES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND FORMS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS
| Resources | 3.1 |
| Organizations | 3.2 |
| Forms | 3.4 |
IV. MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMS IN HUMAN ENVIRONMENT AND DESIGN
| Master of Arts in Apparel and Textiles | 4.1 |
| Master of Arts in Interior Design and Facilities Management | 4.5 |
| Master of Science in Merchandising Management | 4.9 |
| Plan A Thesis Option | 4.12 |
| General Academic Matters | 4.14 |
| The Thesis | 4.16 |
| Guidelines for Authorship of Student Research Papers | 4.19 |
| Calendar for Plan A Master’s Degree Program | 4.20 |
| Plan B Research Project Option | 4.22 |
| General Academic Matters | 4.24 |
| The Master’s Research Project | 4.25 |
| Guidelines for Authorship of Student Research Papers | 4.30 |
| Calendar for Plan B Master’s Degree Program | 4.31 |