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Albertus Magnus College D IVISION OF PROFESSIONAL AND GRADUATE STUDIES 2019–2021 COURSE CATALOGUE Graduate Programs A Catholic College in the Dominican Tradition ALBERTUS MAGNUS COLLEGE 1 Detailed Table of Contents The College . 6 Master of Science Statement of Mission in Criminal Justice . 18 of Albertus Magnus College . 6 Master of Science in Education . 18 Goals . 6 Advanced Alternative Preparation History . 7 (AAP) for Literacy Specialist in Remedial Reading/Remedial The Albertus Community . 8 Language Arts Certification . 18 The Tradition of Honor . 9 Master of Science Accreditation . 10 in Human Services . 18 Memberships . 11 Post-Graduate Certificate Facilities . 12 in Addiction Counseling . 18 Parking . 13 Master of Science in Management and Organizational Leadership . 19 Student Services . 14 Accommodations for Academic Calendar Students with Disabilities . 14 for the Graduate Programs . 22 Center for Teaching and Admission . 26 Learning Excellence . 14 Who May Apply . 26 Albertus Online Tutoring 24/7 . 14 Admission Requirements . 26 Office of Career & Incarcerated Students . 30 Professional Development . 14 Information Technology Financial Matters . 31 Services . 15 Tuition and Fees . 31 Library and Information Refund Policy . 31 Technology Services . 15 Tuition Charges Refund Veterans Services . 15 Schedule . 31 Graduate Programs Overview . 16 Financial Aid . 32 Master of Arts in Art Therapy Financial Aid Office . 32 and Counseling . 16 How to Apply for Financial Aid . 32 Master of Arts in Leadership . 16 Types of Financial Aid Available . 32 Master of Arts in Liberal Studies . 16 Alternative Financing Options . 33 Master of Business Satisfactory Academic Progress . 37 Administration . 16 Return of Title IV Funds Master of Fine Arts in Writing . 17 (R2T4) Policy . 39 Master of Public Administration . 17 Student Veterans . 45 Master of Science in Accounting . 17 Master of Science in Clinical Counseling . 17 2 ALBERTUS MAGNUS COLLEGE Academic Policies . 48 Arts and Sciences Registration . 48 Master of Arts in Art Therapy Transfer Credits . 48 and Counseling Add/Drop a Course . 48 (Part of Social Sciences) . 55 Attendance Policy . 49 Administrative Withdrawal Master of Arts in Leadership (See also Master of Science Policy . 49 in Management and Withdrawal from a Course . 49 Organizational Leadership) . 55 Grading System . 50 Master of Arts Good Standing . 50 in Liberal Studies . 61 Incompletes . 50 Academic Review Policy . 50 Master of Fine Arts in Writing . 70 Grade Reports . 50 Academic Integrity Social Sciences in Graduate Programs . 51 Master of Arts in Art Therapy Leaves of Absence . 51 and Counseling . 75 Withdrawal from a Program . 52 Master of Science Readmission to the College . 52 in Clinical Counseling . 86 Degree Completion . 52 Transcripts . 52 Master of Science in Criminal Justice . 96 Student Records . 52 Directory Information Notice . 53 Master of Science Student Right-To-Know . 54 in Education . 102 Master of Science in Human Services . 109 Advanced Alternative Preparation (AAP) for Literacy Specialist in Remedial Reading/Remedial Language Arts Certification . 115 Post-Graduate Certificate in Addiction Counseling . 118 ALBERTUS MAGNUS COLLEGE 3 Tagliatela School of Business and Leadership Master of Science in Accounting . 122 Master of Business Administration . 128 Master of Public Administration . 138 Master of Science in Management and Organizational Leadership . 145 Directories . 151 The Faculty . 153 Driving Directions . 158 Campus Map . 159 4 ALBERTUS MAGNUS COLLEGE ALBERTUS MAGNUS COLLEGE 5 ALBERTUS MAGNUS COLLEGE Graduate Programs t. Albert the Great, the patron of Albertus Magnus College, was born about 1200 into the family of the counts of Bollstadt at Lauingen in Swabia. After Sa few months of study at Bologna and Padua, he entered the recently founded Dominican order in 1223. For the next three decades he studied and taught in Paris and Cologne, where the young Thomas Aquinas was among his students. In 1254, Albert was elected prior provincial of Germany and soon after was appointed papal theologian and named Bishop of Ratisbon. Yearning for the academic life, he resigned his episcopal appointment in 1262 and returned to Cologne for a life of prayer and study. Albert died in Cologne in 1280. According to a contemporary, Albertus was a man “so superior in every science that he can fittingly be called the wonder and miracle of our time.” His encyclopedic writings include works on physics, geography, astronomy, chemistry, biology, philosophy, and the- ology. He was a major figure in the introduction of the work of Aristotle to the Latin West and was instrumental in the acceptance of human learning as an essential handmaid to theology. In 1933, Albert was proclaimed a saint and doctor of the Church. In the tradition of St. Albert, the College strives to promote the search for truth in all its dimensions, providing men and women with the opportunity to pursue a higher edu- cation that is both humanistically broadening and practical in its application. The contents of this catalogue were as accurate as possible at the time of printing. This catalogue is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract. The College reserves the right to change, at any time, without notice, graduation requirements, fees and other charges, curriculum, course structure and content, and other such matters as may be within its control, notwithstanding any information set forth in this catalogue. Students should always consult with their academic advisor to confirm all information. 6 ALBERTUS MAGNUS COLLEGE The College Statement of Mission The mission of Albertus Magnus College is to provide men and women with an education that promotes the search for truth in all its dimensions and is practi- cal in its application. Founded by the Dominican Sisters of Peace, Albertus Magnus College, faithful to its Catholic heritage and the Judeo-Christian tradi- tion, remains dedicated to providing an opportunity for learning which responds to the academic needs and ethical challenges of its students and of society. This mission of Albertus Magnus College derives from the intellectual tradition of the Dominican Order whose essential charism is the search for truth (Veritas). Reflective of the dedication and commitment to service of our founder and sponsor, we at Albertus assume responsibility for the fulfillment of our particular service as an academic com- munity. Principles which guide our mission and purpose include the following: • The College embraces the Liberal Arts tradition and is committed to a vibrant curricu- lum, including a General Education program that is both scholarly and humanistically enlarging. • The College encourages students to participate in academic internships, practica and relevant work experiences as preparation for meaningful careers. • The College strives to bring together a richly diverse student body and cultivates an atmosphere of mutual respect and ethical behavior. • The College fosters close, positive interaction between faculty and students, thereby offering broad opportunities for challenge and growth. • The College provides an educational environment dedicated to enhancing each stu- dent’s development, both as an individual and as a member of society. • The College prepares students to become responsible, productive citizens and lifelong learners, encouraging them to contribute to their communities and to become moral leaders in a complex world. Goals In its strong commitment to a Liberal Arts curriculum, the College affirms its fidelity to the life of the human mind and spirit. At Albertus we believe that training in the Liberal Arts is excellent preparation for life. A Liberal Arts background not only enriches one’s daily existence, but also offers a firm foundation for mastery, either in college or after- wards, of vocational skills and the ability to utilize ever-changing technology. At Albertus the learning experience is a joint effort in which both faculty and students take part. The Albertus community prides itself on its intellectual excellence, its high ideals, and its recognition of each person as a unique individual of dignity and worth, to whose development and achievements the college years are directed. The total program of the College has as its purpose an education for a fuller personal life, for sensitive and worthwhile participation in a democratic society, and for carrying out the Dominican ideal: the search for truth in all its dimensions. ALBERTUS MAGNUS COLLEGE 7 History In 1924, the Dominican Sisters of Saint Mary of the Springs, who are now known as the Dominican Sisters of Peace, purchased an estate in New Haven, Connecticut, in an effort to found a women’s college. A charter was signed on July 13, 1925, and the first classes at Albertus Magnus College were held on September 24, 1925 in Rosary Hall, the man- sion on the property. Since 1926, the College has acquired several mansions, which are used for student residences and administration. Rosary Hall now houses the College library. The latest constructions on campus include the Tagliatela Academic Center, Bree Common and the renovated Walsh Hall, which includes the St. Catherine of Siena Chapel. The Cosgrove, Marcus, Messer Athletic Center opened in 1989. This indoor sports and recreation cen- ter houses a pool, a gymnasium and indoor track, racquetball and volleyball courts, weight and dance rooms, and a new fitness center. The Center is part of the athletic com- plex featuring a soccer field, an outdoor