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ConCordia University ChiCago Graduate Catalog 2011–2012 7400 Augusta Street • River Forest, IL 60305-1499 [email protected] www.CUChicago.edu/admission 2011–2012 Undergraduate Catalog ConCordia University ChiCago 1 table of Contents Welcome to Concordia! Concordia University Chicago was founded in 1864 in addison, illinois, and was relocated to the village of river Forest in 1913. Concordia has grown in many ways through the years and now has a student body of approximately 1,300 undergraduate and 3,800 graduate students. the original purpose of the University was exclusively for the preparation of teachers for Lutheran elementary schools throughout the country. that goal is now much expanded. over 4,000 masters degrees have been awarded since the graduate program was started in 1957 with 74 students. today the program offers 24 options, of which 11 are designed primarily for educators, including a doctoral program. other graduate programs include church music, religion, gerontology, psychology, community counseling, and human services. graduate study at Concordia-Chicago is designed to build upon competencies developed through the successful completion of a baccalaureate degree program. Participation in the graduate program will build on this foundation to extend both knowledge and intellectual Page Table of Contents maturity. graduate study is a goal-structured program providing 3 Welcome opportunity for concentrated study. it also provides a closer working 4 Telephone/Contact numbers relationship with faculty, creative thinking, and more intensive library 5 2011-2012 academic Calendar research. as graduate students study side by side with other graduate 6 Programs and accreditation students, there is an added dimension of greater depth and breadth of 7 Mission statement 9 General Concordia information learning, often supplemented by the varied experiences drawn from 12 Concordia University Chicago honor Code individual daily responsibilities. 13 Graduate admission owned and operated by the Lutheran Church–Missouri synod and a 19 Graduate Fees member institution of the Concordia University system (CUs), 31 Academic information Concordia University Chicago aims to integrate the academic 45 Graduate student services disciplines with this spiritual philosophy in order to build a strong set 49 Post-Baccalaureate Programs 51 Master of arts degree Programs of values for the solution of the problems of today and tomorrow. 77 Master of arts in teaching degree Programs Concordia continues the dedication it has had for 140 years; to give 98 Master of Business administration Program you the finest preparation possible for the realities of life; the discipline 69 Master of Church Music Program and Christian commitment that will produce leadership and 102 Post-Masters Programs responsibility in society; the zeal and motivation for continued growth 107 Doctoral Programs and learning that will last a life time. We look forward to the 115 Online Programs opportunity to share that experience with you. 117 Course descriptions 170 Campus Map 172 The graduate Faculty 177 Emeriti Faculty 180 Degrees Conferred 190 Legal notices 194 Administrative Personnel John F. Johnson 196 Index President, Concordia University Chicago 2 2011–2012 Undergraduate Catalog ConCordia University ChiCago 2011–2012 Undergraduate Catalog ConCordia University ChiCago 3 information information University Contact Information 2011-2012 Academic Calendar—Graduate Main Switchboard Commuter Services Summer 2011 708-771-8300 708-209-3475 term begins May 9, 2011 Memorial day – no classes May 30, 2011 Admission: Graduate Correspondence Courses independence day – no classes July 4, 2011 708-209-4093 708-209-3024 intent to graduate deadline august 1, 2011 877-CUChicago (for december 2011 graduation) [email protected] Learning Assistance term ends august 5, 2011 708-209-3042 graduate date (no ceremony) August 6, 2011 Admission: Undergraduate Multicultural Affairs 800-285-2668 708-209-3042 Fall 2011 opening service august 28, 2011 708-209-3100 semester begins august 29, 2011 Accelerated Degree Registrar’s Office Labor day holiday september 5, 2011 Completion Program for Adults 708-209-3165 Census date september 23, 2011 708-209-3535 thanksgiving Break – no classes November 24–27, 2011 866-4My-DEGREE intent to graduate deadline december 1, 2011 (for May 2012 graduation) semester ends december 16, 2011 Alumni Relations Residence Life/Housing Commencement december 17, 2011 888-258-6773 708-209-3248 Career Planning/Placement Student Business Services Spring 2011 708-209-3033 708-209-3241 semester begins January 9, 2012 Census date February 3, 2012 Colloquy Program Transcripts spring Break dependent on site 708-209-3568 708-209-3165 (on-campus break is March 5–9, 2012) intent to graduate deadline april 1, 2012 (for august 2012 graduation) easter Break – no classes april 5–8, 2012 semester ends May 4, 2012 Commencement May 19, 2012 4 2011–2012 graduate Catalog ConCordia University ChiCago 2011–2012 graduate Catalog ConCordia University ChiCago 5 Accreditation north Central association of Colleges and schools (nCaCs) national Council for accreditation of teacher education (nCATE) Council for the accreditation of Counseling and related educational Programs (CaCREP) national association of schools of Music (NASM) Academic Affiliates Mission Statement Council of graduate schools Mission american association of Colleges for teacher education as a distinctive, comprehensive university of the Lutheran Church–Missouri associated Colleges of the Chicago area synod, centered in the gospel of Jesus Christ, and based in the liberal arts, association for gerontology in higher education Concordia University Chicago equips men and women to serve and lead with Federation of independent illinois Colleges and Universities integrity, creativity, competence, and compassion in a diverse, interconnected, national association for education of young Children and increasingly urbanized church and world. the Chicago Consortium of Colleges and Universities Vision Degrees Undergraduate Colleges Concordia University Chicago is the university of choice for those seeking a Bachelor of arts College of arts and sciences Christian institution in the Midwest which provides a broad, liberal arts based Bachelor of Music education College of Business undergraduate education, as well as graduate and professional programs in Bachelor of science College of education areas of demonstrated competence, which serve a particular need of society Master of arts and advance the mission of the Church. Master of Business administration Master of arts in teaching Core Values Master of Church Music We at Concordia University Chicago embrace these Core values as essential to doctor of education living together in a vibrant and influential Christian academic community and as productive citizens of the Church and world. Graduate Programs Post Master’s Programs @ Christian Faith Business administration Certificates The Christian faith is an integral part of our community. Christian education Church/not-for-Profit Management @ The Individual Church Music Educational technology As a member of god’s creation each person is unique and is Community Counseling Gerontology blessed with inherent worth. Curriculum and instruction Ill. type 73 - school Counselor early Childhood education Ill. type 75 - general @ Excellence gerontology Administration We strive for excellence in who we are and what we do. human services @ Integrity human services/administration Doctor of Education Our community demonstrates the accord between our beliefs human services/exercise science Early Childhood education and practices. MAT in early Childhood education Leadership MAT in elementary education Leadership: sports Management @ Service MAT in secondary education School Leadership Recognizing and addressing the needs of others is a response Music Teacher Leadership to god’s love for us and a reflection ofg od’s love for them. Psychology reading instruction religion school Counseling school Leadership 6 2011–2012 graduate Catalog ConCordia University ChiCago 2011–2012 graduate Catalog ConCordia University ChiCago 7 General Concordia Information Concordia University Chicago was founded in addison, illinois, in 1864. in 1913 the campus of Concordia was relocated to its current beautiful 40-acre site in river Forest, illinois. The College of Education the original mission of Concordia-Chicago was to prepare educators for Lutheran elementary schools across the country. today that strong tradition continues and has been expanded to include preparation for public school teachers. accreditation by the national Council for the accreditation of teacher education and approval of all education programs from the state of illinois highlight and recognize the excellence of the undergraduate and graduate programs of education for those who desire to teach at the preschool, elementary, middle or secondary level. Concordia’s approved education programs provide illinois state certification by entitlement.t he College also houses the director of Christian education Program, a course of study offered by Concordia since the mid-1960s. The College of Business our College of Business provides students with an innovative and truly world-class learning experience. Courses are taught by experienced business leaders and learned scholars, who assist their students throughout a rigorous, but flexible, degree track. By utilizing the latest technology, stressing the importance