Concordia University Information and Course Catalog
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Concordia University Information and Course Catalog An Invitation from Rev. Dr. Robert Holst President Concordia University, St. Paul Thank you for your interest in the academic programs of Concordia University, St. Paul, Minnesota. On the following pages you will learn of the programs of our College of Arts and Sciences, College of Education, College of Graduate and Continuing Studies and College of Vocation and Ministry. I am proud of our curriculum and the evidence of expertise and commitment to quality that it carries. I hope that it meets your needs because I am confident that you would receive a quality education at Concordia. We remain committed to providing access to academic excellence at an affordable price. We strive to offer an outstanding, student-centered learning environment where the Christian faith provides the context for intellectual inquiry and for committed service to church and society. As a campus providing and requiring access to electronic technology, our students do research and communicate in ways that prepare them for future technological advances. In addition, our location in a dynamic urban center offers opportunities to learn and have experiences that will prepare you for life in an era of demographic change and global responsibility. On behalf of the present faculty, staff and students of Concordia University, St. Paul, I invite you to examine our programs, visit our campus and join us in the wonderful world of inquiry and learning. We look forward to helping you get the most out of your chosen educational program. Sincerely, Robert A. Holst President http://concordia.csp.edu/Libraries/Books/AcademicCatalogArchives/2005-2006/index.html8/24/2006 2:54:50 PM Concordia University Information and Course Catalog Contact Us Concordia University is an open learning community. If you are interested in any of our programs or services, please contact us using the phone numbers posted below. Email addresses to specific colleges and departments are available on our web site. Links to our web site are available below. Contact information for staff and faculty is available from the Staff and Faculty Directory our web site. Telephone Numbers Main Switchboard (651) 641-8278 Find the most Academic Affairs (651) 641-8730 current information Admission/Undergraduate and Graduate on our web site at www.csp.edu. local: (651) 641-8230 toll-free: (800) 333-4705 Alumni Relations (651) 641-8223 Athletics (651) 641-8854 Bear Center (651) 603-6300 Bookstore (651) 641-8262 Business Office (651) 641-8206 Career Services (651) 603-6241 Center for Hmong Studies (651) 641-8870 Colleges Arts and Sciences (651) 641-8248 Education (651) 641-8200 Graduate and Continuing Studies (651) 641-8863 Vocation and Ministry (651) 641-8841 Disability Services (651) 641-8272 (V) (651) 603-6222 (TTY) Financial Aid (651) 603-6300 Helpdesk (651) 641-8866 Library Circulation Desk (651) 641-8237 Oswald Hoffmann School of Christian (651) 641-8701 Outreach (OHSCO) Registrar (BEAR Center) (651) 603-6300 Residential Life (651) 641-8228 Student Affairs (651) 641-8216 Web Addresses http://concordia.csp.edu/Libraries/Books/AcademicCatalogArchives/2005-2006/contact/contsubhome.html (1 of 2)8/24/2006 2:54:52 PM Concordia University Information and Course Catalog College of Arts and Sciences http://www .csp.edu/cas/ College of Education http://www.csp.edu/COE/ College of Graduate and Continuing Studies http://www.csp.edu/CGCS/ College of Vocation and Ministry http://www.csp.edu/cvm/ Continuing Education http://www.csp.edu/CE/ Master of Arts in Christian Outreach http://www2.csp.edu/OHSCO Published August 15, 2005. http://concordia.csp.edu/Libraries/Books/AcademicCatalogArchives/2005-2006/contact/contsubhome.html (2 of 2)8/24/2006 2:54:52 PM Concordia University Information and Course Catalog Tuition / Fees Undergraduate Tuition Undergraduate Financial Aid Graduate and Continuing Studies Tuition Published August 15, 2005. Find the most current information on our web site at www.csp.edu. http://concordia.csp.edu/Libraries/Books/AcademicCatalogArchives/2005-2006/tuition/tuitionsubhome.html8/24/2006 2:54:52 PM Concordia University Information and Course Catalog Admissions Undergraduate Colleges Continuing Education / Degree Completion Programs Graduate Programs Published August 15, 2005. Find the most current information on our web site at www.csp.edu. http://concordia.csp.edu/Libraries/Books/AcademicCatalogArchives/2005-2006/admissions/adminsubhome.html8/24/2006 2:54:53 PM Concordia University Information and Course Catalog Programs Undergraduate Programs Continuing Education / Degree Completion Graduate Programs Special Programs Published August 15, 2005. Find the most current information on our web site at www.csp.edu. http://concordia.csp.edu/Libraries/Books/AcademicCatalogArchives/2005-2006/programs/programssubhome.html8/24/2006 2:54:53 PM Concordia University Information and Course Catalog About Concordia University Mission Calendars Campus Student Life Staff/Faculty For the most current Diversity Initiatives information, visit our web site at www.csp. edu. Legal Notices Published August 15, 2005. http://concordia.csp.edu/Libraries/Books/AcademicCatalogArchives/2005-2006/about/aboutsubhome.html8/24/2006 2:54:53 PM Concordia University Information and Course Catalog Tuition/Fees > Undergraduate Programs College of Arts and Sciences College of Education College of Vocation and Ministry Educational Costs 2005-2006 Undergraduate Programs Public and private universities are immeasurably different, particularly in how they are funded. One major difference is that private schools rely on their own financial resources. The State of Minnesota provides no operating tax dollars for operating Concordia University. For the most current Tuition and fees make up a great deal of operating budget for Concordia University. information, visit our web site at www.csp. (Additional funding is provided by the generosity of donors and gifts supplied by friends of the edu. university.) As a result, every effort is being made to maintain the moderate cost of attending Concordia University. However, unexpected rising costs may necessitate a change in fees at the beginning of any semester. Undergraduate Costs by College and Programs College of Arts and Sciences / College of Education / College of Vocation and Ministry BA and BBA Degree Traditional Programs Fall/Spring Semesters Academic Year Tuition $10,656 $21,312 Residence Hall / Food Services $3232 $6,464 Totals $13,888 $27,776 College of Arts and Sciences / College of Education / College of Vocation and Ministry BA and BBA Degree Traditional Programs Undergraduate (per credit hour, for students registered for 6-11 credits) $888 Undergraduate (per credit hour, for students registered for 1-5 credits) $444 Summer School (2006) per credit hour $375 Auditing (per class) $150 Course overload (per credit hour, over 19 credits) $235 DCE or DCO Internship (in lieu of on-campus tuition) $10,656 College of Education Cohort Delivered Programs BA programs (Child Development and Family Education) http://concordia.csp.edu/Libraries/Books/AcademicCatalogArchives/2005-2006/tuition/tuitionundergrad.html (1 of 4)8/24/2006 2:54:54 PM Concordia University Information and Course Catalog Per Credit Fee $350 College of Arts and Sciences / College of Education / College of Vocation and Ministry Optional Fees Parking No charge Single Room (additional charge per semester) $550 Room Charge (per day for early-arrival students) $25 Extra institutional credit (includes credit by examination-per credit hour) $235 Colloquy tuition rate (per credit hour) $235 Technology fee for part-time students 9-11 credits $100 6-8 credits $200 1-5 credits $400 PSEO $100 Private Music Instruction (private lessons) $150 Private Music Instruction (honors lessons) $300 College of Arts and Sciences / College of Education / College of Vocation and Ministry Required Fees Application for admission $30 Credentials $8 Graduation $100 Transcript(s) $7* *additional fee of $10 if requesting a faxed copy of transcript Note: Transcripts are only released by written request of the person who received credit at Concordia University. Requests may be sent via mail, fax, or the student may fill out a form in the registrar's office. We regret that telephone and emailed requests cannot be honored. Transcript Request: Allow two business days for processing. Transcripts are $7 each. Transcripts can be faxed for an additional charge of $10. College of Arts and Sciences / College of Education / College of Vocation and Ministry Deposits Undergraduate Enrollment Deposit: The enrollment deposit is due within 30 days of acceptance to the university, $100 nonrefundable after May 1st, and is applied toward the first semester costs. Residence Hall Damage Deposit: The residence hall damage deposit is to be paid with initial residence hall application and must be received before a housing assignment is made and residence hall keys issued. The damage deposit will be refunded to the resident upon cancellation or $125 separation from the university, provided the cancellation deadline was met and there is no balance due on the student's account. Specific criteria for the return of the damage deposit are outlined in the residence hall housing agreement. Residence Hall Down Payment for Returning Students: The residence hall down payment is paid by students when re-applying for housing for $125 the next academic year. The down payment is credited to fall semester room and board charge. It is not refundable after