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CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO Undergraduate Catalog 2011–2012 7400 Augusta Street • River Forest, IL 60305-1499 [email protected] CUChicago.edu/admission 2011–2012 Undergraduate Catalog CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO 1 Table of Contents Page Page Welcome 5 Middle School Endorsement 135 Telephone/Contact Numbers 6 Special Education Specialty Areas 135 Academic Calendar 7 Secondary Education Program 135 Programs & Accreditation 8 College of Education Mission Statement 9 Majors & Minors 138 General Concordia Information 11 Art Education: K-12 146 Undergraduate Admission 15 Bachelor of Music Education: 149 CUC Honor Code 22 Physical Education: K-12 152 Undergraduate Fees 23 Spanish Education: K-12 155 Financial Aid Information 31 Special Education Program 158 Academic Information 35 Director of Christian Education Programs 161 Elements of Student Life 51 Education College of Arts & Sciences 63 Pre-Professional Programs 165 Bachelor of Arts Concordia Honors Program 166 General Education Core 66 College of Graduate Arts & Sciences Pre-Professional and Innovative Programs 167 Studies Programs 69 Accelerated Degree Bachelor of Science Completion Program 167 General Education Core 73 Dual Degree Program 168 Major & Minor Programs in the College of Arts & Sciences 76 Certificate Programs 175 College of Business 103 Distance Education 179 Bachelor of Arts Community Outreach 179 General Education Core 105 Professional Academies 180 B.A. Major Programs in Workshops, Seminars College of Business 107 and Conferences 180 Bachelor of Science Course Descriptions 181 General Education Core 110 Current Faculty 259 B.S. Major Programs in Emeriti Faculty 270 College of Business 112 Administrative Personnel 272 College of Business Minors 118 Degrees Conferred 274 College of Education 121 Legal Notices 276 Early Childhood Education Program 125 Getting to Campus/Maps 280 Early Childhood Index 284 Specialty Areas 127 Elementary Education Program 129 Elementary Specialty Areas 131 2 2011–2012 Undergraduate Catalog CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO 2011–2012 Undergraduate Catalog CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO 3 Welcome to Concordia! Dear Friends: In 1864, the year before the Civil War ended, some enterprising and devoted pioneers in Christian higher education founded the institution which stands today as Concordia University Chicago. Since its establishment, Concordia has built upon the firm foundation that they had laid—a distinctive kind of education focused on serving the Church and society. Whatever your specific vocational objective, please consider carefully the opportunities provided by a Concordia education, including small classes, individual care and concern, a lovely, suburban location convenient to one of the world’s great metropolitan areas, and above all, faculty, staff and students committed to growth as a community of both intellect and faith. Whether you come to us as a young adult, fresh out of high school, or as one who has accumulated knowledge through previous life experiences, we welcome your careful examination of our commitments and our offerings, with an eye toward joining us, both for your growth and for ours. Please consider this my personal invitation to look us over through this catalog and, even better, in person on our campus. Education is a lifelong process, but for any one of us the opportunity to choose a college or university does not come often. It is worth careful examination and reflection. Best wishes and God’s blessing on your choosing and your studies, in life and in service! John F. Johnson President, Concordia University Chicago 4 2011–2012 Undergraduate Catalog CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO 2011–2012 Undergraduate Catalog CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO 5 University Contact Information Academic Calendar 2011–2012 Summer 2011 May 16, 2011–August 5, 2011 Term Begins May 16,2011 Main Switchboard Commuter Services Last Day to Add a Course Day Course Begins 708-771-8300 708-209-3475 Memorial Day holiday May 30, 2011 Independence Day holiday July 4, 2011 Intent to Graduate Deadline August 1, 2011 for December graduation Admission: Undergraduate Correspondence Courses Term Ends August 5, 2011 708-209-3100 708-209-3024 Graduation Date August 6, 2011 (No ceremony) Admission: outside Illinois Learning Assistance Fall Term 2011 August 29, 2011–December 16, 2011 800-285-2668 708-209-3042 Opening Service August 28, 2011 877-CUChicago Semester Begins August 2, 2011 877-282-4422 Multicultural Affairs Last Day to Add a Course September 2, 2011 Last Day to Drop, full refund September 2, 2011 [email protected] 708-209-3042 All Registrations on Record September 2, 2011 Labor Day Holiday September 5, 2011 Admission: Graduate Registrar’s Office Last Day to Drop, partial refund September 23, 2011 708-209-4093 708-209-3165 Census Date September 23, 2011 gradschool.CUChicago.edu Mid‐Term Break October 21, 2011 Last Day to Withdraw from a Class November 4, 2011 Thanksgiving holidays November 23–27, 2011 Accelerated Degree Residence Life/Housing Intent to Graduate Deadline December 1, 2011 for May graduation Completion Program for Adults 708-209-3248 Final Exams December 12–16, 2011 708-209-3535 Term Ends December 16, 2011 866-4MY-DEGREE Commencement ceremonies December 17, 2011 1-866-469-3347 January Term 2012 January 9, 2012–January 20, 2012 Spring Term 2012 January 23, 2012–May 18, 2012 Academic Advising Services Student Business Services 708-209-3256 708-209-3241 Semester Begins January 23, 2012 Last Day to Add a Course January 27, 2012 Last Day to Drop, full refund January 27, 2012 Academy for Professional Church Workers Student Financial Planning All Registrations on Record January 27, 2012 708-209-3621 708-209-3113 Last Day to Drop, partial refund February 17, 2012 Census Date February 17, 2012 Alumni Relations Student Services Spring Break March 3–11, 2012 888-258-6773 708-209-3005 Intent to Graduation Deadline April 1, 2012 For August Graduation Last Day to Withdraw from a Class April 6, 2012 Easter holidays April 5–8, 2012 No Classes Athletics Teacher Certification Final Exams May 14–18, 2012 708-209-3116 708-209-4081 Term Ends May 18, 2012 Commencement ceremonies May 19, 2012 Career Planning/Placement Transcripts 708-209-3033 708-209-3165 Colloquy Program 708-209-3568 6 2011–2012 Undergraduate Catalog CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO 2011–2012 Undergraduate Catalog CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO 7 Accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCACS) National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) Academic Affiliates Mission Statement Council of Graduate Schools Mission American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education As a distinctive, comprehensive university of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Associated Colleges of the Chicago Area Synod, centered in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and based in the liberal arts, Association for Gerontology in Higher Education Concordia University Chicago equips men and women to serve and lead with Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges and Universities integrity, creativity, competence, and compassion in a diverse, interconnected, National Association for Education of Young Children and increasingly urbanized church and world. The Chicago Consortium of Colleges and Universities Vision Concordia University is the university of choice for those seeking a Christian Degrees Colleges institution in the Midwest which provides a broad, liberal arts based under- Bachelor of Arts College of Arts and Sciences graduate education, as well as graduate and professional programs in areas Bachelor of Music Education College of Business of demonstrated competence, which serve a particular need of society and Bachelor of Science College of Education advance the mission of the Church. Master of Arts College of Graduate Master of Business Administration and Innovative Programs Core Values Master of Arts in Teaching We at Concordia University Chicago embrace these Core Values as essential to Master of Church Music Certificates living together in a vibrant and influential Christian academic community and Doctor of Education Church/Not-for-Profit Management as productive citizens of the Church and world. Graduate Programs Educational Technology @ Christian Faith Business Administration Gerontology The Christian faith is an integral part of our community. Christian Education IL Type 73–School Counselor IL Type 75–General Administration @ The Individual Church Music As a member of God’s creation each person is unique and is Clinical Mental Health blessed with inherent worth. Curriculum and Instruction Doctoral Programs @ Excellence Curriculum and Instruction Doctor of Education We strive for excellence in who we are and what we do. with ESL Endorsement Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Education Leadership @ Integrity Educational Technology Leadership: Sports Management Our community demonstrates the accord between our Gerontology School Leadership beliefs and practices. Human Services Teacher Leadership @ Service Human Services/Administration Recognizing and addressing the needs of others is a response Human Services/Exercise Science to God’s love for us and a reflection of God’s love for them. MAT in Early Childhood Education MAT in Elementary Education MAT in Secondary Education Music Psychology Reading Instruction Religion School Counseling School Leadership Sports Leadership Teacher Leadership 8 2011–2012 Undergraduate Catalog CONCORDIA