2008-2009 Graduate Academic Catalog
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Saint Leo University Saint Saint Leo University Graduate Academic Catalog 2008-2009 Graduate 2008-2009 Saint Leo University Graduate Catalog Announcements contained in this publication are subject to change without notice and may not be regarded in the nature of binding obligations to the University. The Uni- versity reserves the right to change any provisions or requirements. When students matriculate with Saint Leo University, they come under the aca- demic requirements of the edition of the University catalog at that time. Students may graduate under these academic requirements within a period of seven years even though subsequent catalogs may change. Academic requirements include curriculum matters. Grading practices, tuition, fees and other matters are subject to change at the discretion of the University and are not considered to be “academic requirements.” Should new changes be to their advantage, students may graduate under the con- ditions of the newer catalog. However, because academic programs are subject to require- ments imposed by outside accrediting or certifying agencies, such outside requirements shall supersede prior conditions. Saint Leo University is committed to policies that ensure that there is no dis- crimination on the basis of age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, or disabil- ity. Saint Leo University complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (as amended). The University is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity employer. Copyright © 2008 by The Trustees of Saint Leo University. All rights reserved. ii Contents President’s Message....................................................................................... v 1: The University ............................................................................................ 1 Mission Statement .................................................................................................. 1 Values Statements .................................................................................................. 1 History of the University........................................................................................ 1 Accreditation and Affiliation Statement................................................................. 2 Academic Organization and Locations................................................................... 3 Majors/Minors/Specializations............................................................................... 4 Educational and Learning Goals............................................................................. 7 Admissions Policies and Procedures .................................................................... 19 Student Services ................................................................................................... 20 Office of University Ministry............................................................................... 21 Center for Catholic-Jewish Studies ...................................................................... 23 Intercollegiate Athletics........................................................................................ 24 Alumni Association.............................................................................................. 25 University College Academic Calendar 2008-2009 ............................................ 25 2: Programs of Study .................................................................................. 29 Admission Requirements...................................................................................... 29 Master of Business Administration— Weekend and Online Programs ............................................................................ 29 Master of Science in Criminal Justice .................................................................. 30 Master of Arts in Teaching .................................................................................. 30 Master of Education ............................................................................................. 30 Master of Science in Instructional Design............................................................ 30 Education Specialist ............................................................................................. 30 Master of Arts in Theology .................................................................................. 31 Degree Requirements ........................................................................................... 32 Master of Business Administration ...................................................................... 32 Master of Science in Criminal Justice .................................................................. 32 Master of Arts in Teaching................................................................................... 32 Master of Education ............................................................................................. 32 Master of Science in Instructional Design............................................................ 32 Education Specialist ............................................................................................. 32 Master of Arts in Theology .................................................................................. 33 Academic Policies ................................................................................................ 33 Grading................................................................................................................. 34 Library.................................................................................................................. 35 Microcomputers.................................................................................................... 36 Software Programs ............................................................................................... 36 Research Reference Requirements ....................................................................... 36 Transfer Credit ..................................................................................................... 36 Independent and Directed Study........................................................................... 36 Academic Term .................................................................................................... 37 Weekend Classes.................................................................................................. 37 Online Classes ...................................................................................................... 37 Non-Weekend Classes.......................................................................................... 37 Graduate Asia....................................................................................................... 37 iii Course Load ......................................................................................................... 38 Financial Information........................................................................................... 39 Financial Assistance............................................................................................. 39 Fees and Costs...................................................................................................... 39 Programs of Study................................................................................................ 41 Courses of Instruction .......................................................................................... 62 3: Administration and Faculty ............................................................... 81 Board of Trustees ................................................................................................. 81 Administration...................................................................................................... 82 Faculty.................................................................................................................. 87 Professors Emeriti ................................................................................................ 87 University Campus Full-Time Faculty................................................................. 89 Division of Continuing Education Full-Time Faculty.......................................... 96 Division of Continuing Education Annual Contract Faculty................................ 97 Administrators.................................................................................................... 103 4: Directory for Correspondence ......................................................... 111 Saint Leo University (University Campus) ........................................................ 111 Continuing Education Centers............................................................................ 114 Index................................................................................................................ 119 iv President’s Message We are delighted that you are pursuing a Saint Leo University degree. Your deci- sion to improve your life, your base of knowledge, your values, and your skills is one of the most significant decisions in your life. Our catalog details the curriculum and academic policies and procedures developed over many years to ensure that our degree programs meet the standards of quality, integrity, fairness, and completeness that assure you a uni- versity degree that meets the highest standards of academic excellence. However, Saint Leo University is not just about policies and procedures. Al- though