Graduate Academic Catalogue Announcements for the One Hundred and Ninety-Second Year Since 1823 Graduate Catalogue
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2015-2016 Graduate Academic Catalogue Announcements for the One Hundred and Ninety-second Year Since 1823 Graduate Catalogue This publication is intended as a description of the academic programs and activities of Union University. While it is not an offer to make a contract, it is offered as a comprehensive description that can serve as a guide for students contemplating study or already enrolled at Union University. The administration and faculty believe that the educational and other programs of the Uni- versity described in this catalogue are effective and valuable. The ultimate results of programs offered in terms of achievement, employment, professional licensing, or other measures, are dependent on factors outside the programs, such as the personality and energy of the student, governmental or institutional regulations, and market conditions. Therefore, except as specifi- cally stated herein, the University makes no representation or contract that following a particular course or curriculum will result in specific achievement, employment or qualification for em- ployment, admission to degree programs, or licensing for particular professions or occupations. In compliance with all applicable state and federal law, including provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Union University does not illegally discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, or military service in admissions; in the administration of its education policies, programs, or activities; or in employment. Under federal law, the University may discriminate on the basis of religion in order to fulfill its purposes. Persons who believe their rights under this policy have been violated should contact the Office of the President. In compliance with its duties under state and federal law, Union University makes annual reports of campus crime statistics, campus security policies, graduation rates, and completion rates for the Teacher Education Program. These reports are available on the Parents Page of our web site, www.uu.edu. and also by request in the Office of Enrollment Services and the Office of Safety and Security. 2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS An Overview of the University ........................................................................................................................................3 2015–2016 Academic Calendar for Non-Cohort Programs ...........................................................................................15 College of Arts and Sciences ...........................................................................................................................................19 McAfee School of Business Administration ...................................................................................................................23 Master of Business Administration .............................................................................................................................23 Master of Accountancy ...............................................................................................................................................27 College of Education and Human Studies .......................................................................................................................30 School of Education ....................................................................................................................................................30 Master of Arts in Education ...................................................................................................................................31 Master of Urban Education ....................................................................................................................................48 Teacher Licensure ...................................................................................................................................................51 Master of Education ................................................................................................................................................54 Education Specialist in Educational Leadership .....................................................................................................58 Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership ....................................................................................................63 School of Social Work .................................................................................................................................................74 Master of Social Work .............................................................................................................................................75 School of Nursing ............................................................................................................................................................80 Master of Science in Nursing ......................................................................................................................................81 Doctor of Nursing Practice ..........................................................................................................................................84 Post-Graduate Certificate Program in Nursing ...........................................................................................................88 School of Pharmacy .........................................................................................................................................................96 Doctor of Pharmacy .....................................................................................................................................................96 School of Theology and Missions ..................................................................................................................................107 Master of Christian Studies .......................................................................................................................................108 Doctor of Ministry .....................................................................................................................................................111 Institute for International and Intercultural Studies .....................................................................................................116 Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies ....................................................................................................................116 Certificate in International Health Care ..................................................................................................................118 Board of Trustees ...........................................................................................................................................................120 Administration ..............................................................................................................................................................121 2015-2016 Index ..............................................................................................................................................................................129 1 AN OVERVIEW OF THE UNIVERSITY Our Identity commitment to Christ and His Kingdom. To be a Christ- Union University is an academic community, affiliated centered institution calls for us to establish the priority with the Tennessee Baptist Convention, equipping persons to of worship and service in the Christian life while seeking think Christianly and serve faithfully in ways consistent with to develop a generation of students who can be agents of its core values of being excellence-driven, Christ-centered, reconciliation to a factious church in a hurting and broken people-focused, and future-directed. These values shape its world. This commitment calls for all faculty and staff to identity as an institution which prioritizes liberal arts based integrate Christian faith in all learning and doing, based undergraduate education enhanced by professional and on the supposition that all truth is God’s truth and that graduate programs. The academic community is composed of there is no contradiction between God’s truth made known quality faculty, staff, and students working together in a caring, to us in Holy Scripture and that which is revealed to us grace-filled environment conducive to the development of through creation and natural revelation. character, servant leadership, and cultural engagement. • People-Focused: A third pillar on which we will build our common commitments is the core value of being people focused. At the heart of our commitment to being people Our Core Values focused is the visible demonstration of valuing one another. • Excellence-Driven: We believe that excellence, not mere We will give honor to one another through our words and compliance, is the goal of our teaching, our research, and actions, and by committing to each person’s success. We our service. We are not motivated to excellence out of pride therefore jointly commit ourselves to the success of Union but out of a desire to do all things for God’s glory because University. He cares about our work and wants to be involved in • Future-Directed: We will seek to maximize the windows everything we do. We will not be satisfied with mediocrity, of opportunity the Lord has presented to us to the greatest