UNIVER FAMILY HOLY + S Graduate Admissions Office ITY 9801 Frankford Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19114-2009 GRADUATE STUDIES holyfamily.edu Holy Family–Northeast Philadelphia 9801 Frankford Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19114 Holy Family–Newtown One Campus Drive Newtown, PA 18940 Holy Family–Woodhaven 1311 Bristol Pike Bensalem, PA 19020 GRADUATE STUDIE GRADUATE S 2009-2010 2009-2010 Holy Family University Graduate Studies 2009–2010 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 Fax 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 Holy Family University’s graduate studies program. As you begin your journey toward your chosen profession, I am confident that the knowledge and skills you bring from prior studies will help you develop the professional knowledge and expertise you will need to succeed. The entire Holy Family University community is committed to helping you grow intellectually, socially, and spiritually. You will be recognized as an important member of our campus community, in an atmosphere that acknowledges the responsibility to affirm the dignity of the human person and the oneness of the human family. Our educational principles are grounded in the values of the Judeo- Christian tradition and reflect the charism of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the founders of the University. Your graduate experience at Holy Family will not only prepare you for entrance into your chosen profession, but it will enhance your leadership skills, encourage you to extend yourself in caring service to others, and motivate you to strive to make a positive impact on our society and on the world. The goal of Holy Family’s graduate program is to provide a cooperative, supportive, and professional environment that challenges and encourages students to recognize their responsibility to reach their full potential through hard work and perseverance. Learning is a life-long process, and we hope that your experience here will serve to whet your appetite for knowledge and increase your desire to be open to all the possibilities which life will present to you. I offer you my prayerful wishes for an enjoyable and profitable professional journey at Holy Family University. Sincerely, Sister Francesca Onley, CSFN, PhD President Graduate Programs 2009-2010 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. 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; iv Holy Family University 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, criminal justice, counseling psychology, nursing, human resources management, information systems management, and business administration (accelerated) in an intellectually challenging milieu. Graduate Programs 2009-2010 v Holy Family University Academic Calendar 2009–2010 Fall Semester – 2009 Classes Begin .......................................................................................................August 26 Saturday Classes Begin ........................................................................................August 29 Last Day to Add Classes ................................................................................. September 2 No Saturday Classes ........................................................................................ September 5 Labor Day (University Closed) ....................................................................... September 7 Last Day to Drop Classes ................................................................................ September 9 Last Day to Add/Drop Saturday Classes ...................................................... September 12 Last Day to Add/Drop Monday Evening Classes ......................................... September 14 Last Day to Petition to Graduate for Grad Students (Fall completion) .............. October 1 Mid-Term Examinations ..............................................................................October 12-17 Faculty Development Day ................................................................................