Graduate Catalog 2013-2014
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GRADUATE SCHOOL GRADUATE 2013 / 2014 GRADUATE CATALOG 2013 / 2014 GRADUATE CATALOG 701 College Road Lebanon, IL 62254 618-537-4481 www.mckendree.edu i Admissions 2013 / 2014 GRADUATE CATALOG 701 College Road Lebanon, IL 62254 618-537-4481 1-800-BEARCAT www.mckendree.edu GRADUATE SCHOOL ii McKendree University 2013/2014 Graduate Catalog Accreditations Illinois State Board Association of American Higher Learning Commission of Education Colleges and Universities of the North Central 100 N. 1st Street (AAC&U) Association of Colleges Springfield, IL 62777 and Schools 866-262-6663 Council for the Advancement 230 South LaSalle St. and Support of Education Suite 7-500 Kentucky Approving Agency (CASE) Chicago, IL 60604-1413 for Veterans’ Education 800-621-7440 300 North Main Street Council of Independent Versailles, KY 40383 Colleges (CIC) Commission on Collegiate 859-256-3235 Nursing Education (CCNE) Federation of Independent One Dupont Circle NW Kentucky Council on Illinois Colleges and Suite 530 Postsecondary Education Universities (FIICU) Washington, DC 20036 1024 Capital Center Drive 202-887-6791 Suite 320 Illinois Campus Compact Frankfort, KY 40601 (ILCC) International Assembly 502-573-1555 for Collegiate Business Illinois Virtual Campus Education (IACBE) Memberships P.O. 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Box 19432 Learning and Accountability Springfield, IL 62794-9432 Association for the 217-782-6641 Assessment of Learning in Higher Education (AALHE) McKendree University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and admits students of any sex, race, color, national and ethnic origin and age with all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded its students. In conformance with state and federal regulations, McKendree University does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, disability, national and ethnic origin, or age in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic, and other school administered programs. Students, employees, and faculty who believe they may have been discriminated against may contact the Compliance Officer at the University’s address or telephone (618) 537-6533. Services of the substance abuse prevention program administered by the Athletic Department are available to all officers, employees, and students of McKendree University. McKendree University is authorized under Federal Law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students. Policies stated in this catalog are subject to change as required and as the institution deems appropriate. The statements contained herein are not to be regarded as an offer to contract. 1 McKendree University is a leader Admissions among today’s educational institutions. Founded in 1828, the historically significant campus exemplifies a classic and caring tradition that is combined with a contemporary curriculum. Contents Academic Calendar .............................................................................................................................2 Letter from the President .................................................................................................................4 The University Mission ......................................................................................................................5 Admission ............................................................................................................................................11 Financial Information .......................................................................................................................15 Academic Programs and Policies .................................................................................................21 Student Services ................................................................................................................................33 Courses of Study School of Business Master of Business Administration .......................................................................................37 Course Descriptions ...................................................................................................................42 School of Education .........................................................................................................................45 Master of Arts in Education .....................................................................................................51 Specialist in Education ...........................................................................................................121 Doctor of Education ................................................................................................................129 Course Descriptions ................................................................................................................135 School of Nursing and Health Professions Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling ...................................................149 Course Descriptions ................................................................................................................154 Master of Science in Nursing ...............................................................................................157 Course Descriptions ................................................................................................................168 Board of Trustees ............................................................................................................................172 Board Members ...............................................................................................................................172 University Administration ...........................................................................................................172 Current Honorary and Trustee Emeritus ................................................................................173 Alumni Board ...................................................................................................................................173 Current Emeriti Administrators and Faculty .........................................................................176 Faculty ................................................................................................................................................176 Index ...................................................................................................................................................181 2 McKendree University 2013/2014 Graduate Catalog Lebanon Campus Academic Calendar 2013 / 2014 Fall 2013 AUG 26 MON Fall semester classes begin on Lebanon campus SEPT 2 MON Labor Day; no classes on Lebanon campus or at off-campus centers (Saturday classes will meet on Saturday) OCT 17 THUR 1st half semester classes end 18 FRI Fall Break; no classes on Lebanon campus 21 MON 2nd half semester classes begin NOV 27-30 WED-SAT Thanksgiving Holiday – no classes DEC 1 SUN Thanksgiving Holiday – no classes 6 FRI Fall semester classes end on Lebanon campus 9-12 MON-THU Final exams 3 Academic Calendar Spring 2014 JAN 13 MON Spring semester classes begin on Lebanon campus 20 MON Martin Luther King Day – no classes MAR 7 FRI 1st half semester classes end 8-16 SAT-SUN Spring Break 17 MON 2nd half semester classes begin APRIL 18 FRI Good Friday – no classes MAY 2 FRI Last day of spring classes 5-8 MON-THU Final exams 10 SAT Commencement on Lebanon campus GRADUATE SCHOOL 4 McKendree University 2013/2014 Graduate Catalog A letter from the President Congratulations on your decision to pursue graduate studies at McKendree University. O ur graduate programs provide an opportunity for you to deepen your understanding of your discipline and to develop skills that will enable you to ask questions, explore ideas, solve problems, and effect change. Our graduate faculty will challenge you to participate actively, to understand critical issues in your field, to share your own perspectives, and to work on real-world projects. I am confident that the prior knowledge and skills you bring to your studies, coupled with the tremendous expertise and experience of our graduate faculty, will ensure your preparation for leadership roles in the workplace and community. We are fully committed to meeting the diverse needs of our graduate students. We offer our programs on campus, at external sites convenient to students’ homes and workplaces, and via online instruction. We understand that you must balance many responsibilities as a student, family member, employee, and community member, and we are here to help. This catalog provides information about our graduate program curricula, policies, and procedures. It is an excellent reference that will help you maximize your time here. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel