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GRADUATE STUDIES 2021–2022 Holy Family University Graduate Studies 2021-2022 Holy Family University Philadelphia Campus 9801 Frankford Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19114-2009 Newtown, Bucks County One Campus Drive Newtown, PA 18940-1761 General Telephone and Fax Numbers Telephone Fax Philadelphia Campus 215-637-7700 215-637-3826 Newtown, Bucks County 267-341-4000 215-504-2050 Financial Aid 267-341-3233 215-599-1694 Library 267-341-3315 215-632-8067 School Closing Numbers Philadelphia Campus Day classes 124 Saturday and Evening classes 2124 Newtown, Bucks County Day classes 784 Saturday and Evening classes 2784 While this catalog was prepared based on the most complete information available at the time of publication, all information is subject to change without notice or obligation. Holy Family University reserves the right to change without notice any statement in this publication concerning, but not limited to, rules, policies, tuition, fees, faculty, offerings, program requirements, curricula, and courses. This document is not a contract or an offer of a contract. Graduate Studies 2021-2022 iii Mission & Goals The Mission of the University Holy Family University, a ministry of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, offers education in the liberal arts and professions through graduate, undergraduate, and non- degree programs. As a Catholic University, Holy Family seeks direction and inspiration from the life and teaching of Jesus Christ, affirms the values of the Judeo-Christian tradi- tion, and witnesses to the dignity of each person and the oneness of the human family. Holy Family University educates students to assume life-long responsibilities toward God, society, and self. The following core values inform the University as it seeks to carry out its Mission: Family. Holy Family University welcomes and cares for students, faculty, and staff as members of a diverse but interconnected family. A community united by a common Mis- sion, the University promotes an atmosphere of mutual concern and attention to the spiri- tual, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical needs of all those whom it serves. Respect. Holy Family University affirms the dignity of the human person through open- ness to multiple points of view, personalized attention, and collaborative dialogue in the learning process and in the interaction among members of the University community. The University seeks to instill appreciation of and respect for differences so that its graduates can function successfully in multicultural contexts. Integrity. Intent upon forming persons of integrity who recognize the importance of life- long learning, Holy Family University advocates free and conscientious pursuit of truth and the responsible use of knowledge. It bases education upon a foundation in the liberal arts that highlights the humanities and the natural and social sciences. In keeping with the teachings of the Catholic Church, concern for moral values and social justice guides the University in designing programs and activities. Service and Responsibility. Holy Family University incorporates its motto, Teneor Votis (“I am bound by my responsibilities”), into curricular, cocurricular, and extracurricular programs. Reflecting this motto, educational experiences at the University apply theory to practice and course content to serving human needs. The University educates individuals to become competent professionals and responsible citizens. Learning. Holy Family University seeks to instill in its students a passion for truth and a commitment to seeking wisdom. It promotes values-based education, creative scholarship, informed and imaginative use of research and technology, and practical learning oppor- tunities such as co-operative education and internship programs. The University seeks to strengthen ethical, logical, and creative thinking; to develop effective communication skills; to nurture an aesthetic sense; and to deepen global, social, and historical awareness. iv Holy Family University Vision. Holy Family University envisions learning as a dynamic and fruitful exchange between traditional sources of wisdom and contemporary developments in knowledge. Throughout the teaching and learning process, the University seeks to embody Christian philosophical and theological perspectives. It offers an education grounded in a Judeo- Christian worldview that serves as a foundation upon which to address contemporary problems and to build a vision for the future. (Approved by the Holy Family University Board of Trustees, November 2000.) Goals of the Graduate Programs The graduate programs affirm the Mission of the University. They further support the Mission through their specific goals: • To foster the development of professionals, scholars, and lifelong learners who can translate advanced study into effective problem-solving skills • To facilitate the development of critical thinkers who can use their personal, professional, spiritual, and academic experiences in the analysis of current issues • To produce informed users of research capable of making significant contributions in their chosen fields • To support and encourage scholarship, intellectual inquiry, and professional responsibility that nurtures the growth and development of others. The University offers graduate degrees and certification programs that prepare professionals in education, criminal justice, counseling psychology, nursing, accountancy and business administration in an intellectually challenging milieu. Graduate Studies: Mission and Governance In the continuum of its Mission, the University offers programs of advanced study in several areas. The programs enable students to acquire depth in selected disciplines, reach advanced competency, and explore connectivity between specialized studies and human endeavors. Academic Council oversees the review, evaluation, and approval of policies and procedures and programmatic changes as they relate to graduate education in general. The coordination of graduate curricula, the review and evaluation of pertinent academic regulations, and the exploration and development of graduate education opportunities is the responsibility of the Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs in collaboration with the respective Deans and Directors. Responsibility for student admission, advising and welfare, graduate curricula, and the day-to-day operation of the respective graduate programs is posited within each of the academic schools or divisions. The School Deans, in collaboration with relevant academic administrators and related services personnel, assume primary responsibility for these functions in the respective graduate programs. Committees within each of the academic units include administrators and representative faculty and students and serve in an advisory capacity to the School Deans in the execution of their responsibilities. Graduate Studies 2021-2022 v Academic Calendar – 2021-2022 (15 Week Semester) Fall Semester – 2021 (August 31 - December 19) Classes Begin....................................................................................................... August 30 Weekend Classes Begin ..................................................................................September 4 Labor Day (University Closed) .........................................................................September 6 Last Day to Add/Drop Weekend Classes .......................................................September 10 Last Day to Add/ Drop Classes.......................................................................September 13 Last Day to Petition to Graduate for Grad/Undergrad Students (Fall Completion) .......October 1 Mid-Term Examinations ..................................................................................October 11-17 Last Day to Withdraw from Classes ................................................................November 19 Thanksgiving Holiday (No Classes).................................................................November 24 Thanksgiving Holidays (University Closed) ................................................November 25-26 Christmas Rose .................................................................................................December 3 Last Day of Weekend Classes ........................................................................December 19 Semester Examinations..............................................................................December 13-19 Christmas Holiday (University Closed) .......................................................December 24-28 Note: Faculty Development Day is any Tuesday Winterim – 2021 (December 26 - January 4) Last Day to Add/Drop .....................................................................December 17 (12 Noon) Classes Begin..................................................................................................December 26 Classes End ..........................................................................................................January 4 Note: Dates subject to change; please consult website calendar (www.holyfamily.edu). Spring Semester – 2022 (January 10 - May 8) New Year’s Day (Observed) ...........................................................................December 31 University Reopens ...............................................................................................January 3 Classes Begin......................................................................................................January 10 Weekend Classes Begin .....................................................................................January