Holy Family University Graduate Studies 2007-2008 Holy Family University Northeast Philadelphia Campus Office of Graduate Admissions 9801 Frankford Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19114-2009 Newtown, Bucks County Office of Graduate Admissions One Campus Drive Newtown, PA 18940-1761 Woodhaven, Bucks County 1311 Bristol Pike Bensalem, PA 19020-6415 General Telephone and Fax Numbers Northeast Philadelphia Campus 215-637-7700 F ax 215-637-3826 Newtown, Bucks County 215-504-2000 Fax 215-504-2050 Woodhaven, Bucks County 215-827-0567 Fax 215-633-0558 Financial Aid 215-637-5538 Fax 215-599-1694 Library 215-637-5828 Fax 215-632-8067 School Closing Numbers Northeast Philadelphia Campus Day classes, 124 Saturday and Evening classes, 2124 Newtown, Bucks County Day classes, 784 Saturday and Evening classes, 2784 Woodhaven, Bucks County Day classes, 144 Saturday and Evening classes, 2029 While this catalog was prepared on the basis of 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. ii Holy Family University A Message from the President Dear Graduate Student, Welcome to your respective graduate program at Holy Family University. The prior knowledge and skills you will bring to your time of study at Holy Family University will serve you well as you develop professional knowledge and expertise. Our University spirit recognizes the individual as a precious member of the campus community; your professors as well as the entire University community will strive to nurture you both intellectually and spiritually, enabling you to participate successfully in all aspects of life in the 21st Century. You will pursue your studies in an atmosphere that recognizes and assumes the responsibility to affirm the dignity of the human person and the oneness of the human family.This education is grounded in the values of the Judeo-Christian tradition and reflects the charisma of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth. Your graduate experience at Holy Family University will enhance the service you will be encouraged to give, increase your knowledge in your field, sharpen the leadership skills you will be asked to demonstrate, and strengthen the care you will be motivated to show for others. These achievements will assist you in making a positive impact on the world in bringing hope to a world so much in need. Our faculty are committed to research, to teaching, and to serving and seek to develop your ever-increasing awareness of corresponding responsibilities to self, to others and to the greater good. Our goal is to provide a cooperative, supportive, and professional learning environment that challenges and encourages each graduate student to see learning as a lifelong process of discovery and service. Wishing you all the best during your professional journey. Sincerely yours, Sister Francesca Onley, CSFN, PhD President Graduate Programs 2007-2008 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 tradition, 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 Mission, the University promotes an atmosphere of mutual concern and attention to the spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical needs of all those whom it serves. Respect. Holy Family University affirms the dignity of the human person through openness 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. iv Holy Family University 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 opportunities 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. 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) The University offers degree and non-degree programs that incorporate a core curriculum based on the liberal arts. Recognizing that education is a life-long process, the University serves the educational needs of traditional and non- traditional students. 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, counseling psychology, nursing, human resources management, information systems management, international business management (pending PDE approval), and business administration (accelerated) in an intellectually challenging milieu. Graduate Programs 2007-2008 v Holy Family University Academic Calendar 2007-2008 Fall Semester Classes Begin ........................................................................................August 29 Labor Day (University closed) ......................................................September 1-3 Last Day to Add Classes ..................................................................September 5 Saturday Classes Begin ......................................................................September 8 Monday Evening Classes Begin ......................................................September 10 Last Day to Drop Classes................................................................September 12 Last Day to Add/Drop Saturday Classes ........................................September 15 Last Day to Add/Drop Monday Classes ........................................September 17 Last Day to File a Petition to Graduate (Graduate students - December Completion) ..................................October 1 Fall Holiday ........................................................................................October 12 Mid-Term Examinations................................................................October 15-20 Faculty Development Day ..................................................................October 24 Last Day to File a Petition to Graduate (Undergraduates - Spring Completion) ..........................................October 30 Last Day to Withdraw from Classes................................................November 19 Thanksgiving Holiday (No classes) ............................................November