2011-2012 Graduate Academic Catalog
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Saint Leo University Graduate Saint Leo University Saint Academic Catalog 2011-2012 Graduate 2011-2012 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 discrim- ination on the basis of age, gender, 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 © 2011 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 ............................................................................... 5 Educational and Learning Goals............................................................................. 8 Admissions Policies and Procedures .................................................................... 21 Student Services ................................................................................................... 22 Office of University Ministry ............................................................................... 23 Center for Catholic-Jewish Studies ...................................................................... 25 Intercollegiate Athletics ........................................................................................ 26 Alumni Association .............................................................................................. 27 University College Academic Calendar 2011-2012 ............................................ 27 2: Programs of Study .................................................................................. 29 Admission Requirements ................................................................................... 29 Master of Business Administration— Weekend and Online Programs ............................................................................ 30 Master of Science in Criminal Justice .................................................................. 30 Master of Science in Critical Incident Management ............................................ 31 Master of Education ............................................................................................. 31 Master of Science in Instructional Design ............................................................ 31 Education Specialist ............................................................................................. 31 Master of Social Work .......................................................................................... 32 Master of Arts in Theology .................................................................................. 35 Degree Requirements ......................................................................................... 35 Master of Business Administration ...................................................................... 35 Master of Science in Criminal Justice .................................................................. 35 Master of Science in Critical Incident Management ............................................ 36 Master of Education ............................................................................................. 36 Master of Science in Instructional Design ............................................................ 36 Education Specialist ............................................................................................. 36 Master of Social Work .......................................................................................... 36 Master of Arts in Theology .................................................................................. 37 Academic Policies ............................................................................................... 37 Grading ................................................................................................................. 38 Library .................................................................................................................. 39 Computer Specifications ...................................................................................... 39 Research Reference Requirements ....................................................................... 40 Transfer Credit ..................................................................................................... 40 Independent and Directed Study ........................................................................... 40 Academic Term ................................................................................................... 41 Weekend Classes .................................................................................................. 41 Online Classes ...................................................................................................... 41 Non-Weekend Classes .......................................................................................... 42 iii Course Load ......................................................................................................... 42 Financial Information ........................................................................................ 43 Financial Assistance ............................................................................................. 43 Fees and Costs ...................................................................................................... 46 Programs of Study .............................................................................................. 49 Courses of Instruction ........................................................................................ 82 3: Administration and Faculty ............................................................. 111 Board of Trustees ............................................................................................... 111 Administration .................................................................................................... 112 Faculty ................................................................................................................ 118 Professors Emeriti .............................................................................................. 118 University Campus Full-Time Faculty ............................................................... 119 Division of Continuing Education Full-Time Faculty ........................................ 128 Division of Continuing Education Annual Contract Faculty .............................. 130 Division of Continuing Education Lead Contract Faculty ................................. 136 Administrators .................................................................................................... 137 4: Directory for Correspondence ......................................................... 149 Saint Leo University (University Campus) ........................................................ 149 Continuing Education Centers ............................................................................ 152 Index ................................................................................................................ 159 iv President’s Message We are delighted you are pursuing a Saint Leo University degree. Your decision 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