2016-2017 Academic Catalog Mexican American Catholic College

2016-2017 ACADEMIC CATALOG MEXICAN AMERICAN CATHOLIC COLLEGE

MEXICAN AMERICAN CATHOLIC COLLEGE

Academic Catalog

2016-2017 Edition Volume 8 • Number 1 • August 2016

Mexican American Catholic College 3115 W. Ashby Place San Antonio TX 78228

Phone: 210-732-2156 Toll Free: 866-893-6222 Website: www.maccsa.org Email: [email protected]

Non-Discrimination Policy MACC does not discriminate in any manner contrary to law or justice on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, disability, veteran’s status or national origin in its educational programs or activities, including employment and admissions. At the same time, MACC maintains its right and duty to uphold the values, beliefs, moral mandates, and social justice teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. To further its ecclesial mission, MACC shall give consideration to recruiting, admitting, and hiring students and personnel who will support the values inherent to its Catholic identity.

Disclaimer: This Catalog is not a contract nor an offer to enter into a contract. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided in this Catalog, it must be understood that all courses, course descriptions, designations of instructors, curricu- lar and degree requirements and other academic information described herein are subject to change or elimination at any time without notice or published amendment to this Catalog or Catalog Supplements. In addition, The Mexican American Catholic College reserves the right to make changes at any time, without prior notice, to other programs, policies, procedures and information, which are described in this catalog only as a convenience to its readers. Fees and all other charges are subject to change at any time without notice. Students should consult the appropriate academic or administrative personnel for currently accurate information on any matters described in this Catalog or Catalog Supplement. Academic Calendar

16-week Term 10-week Term 2016-2017 FALL 2016 SPRING 2017 SUMMER 2017 GRADUATION DEADLINES Last day to apply for graduation w/o late fee 1-May 30-Sep 1-Mar Last day to apply for graduation w/o $150 late fee 26-Aug 13-Jan

FINANCIAL DEADLINES Last day to apply for institutional aid (scholarship) 15-Jul 4-Nov 7-Apr Tuition payment deadline 19-Aug 13-Jan 2-Jun Full refund deadline for drop/withdrawal 26-Aug 20-Jan 9-Jun

REGISTRATION DEADLINES Course Schedule available 1-Mar 1-Nov 1-Mar Course Registration opens 28-Mar TBA TBA PMIN Registration Deadline 13-Apr TBA TBA

SEMESTER DATES New Student Placement/Testing 15-Aug 9-Jan 30-May Orientation 17-Aug 11-Jan 31-May First Class Day 22-Aug 17-Jan 5-Jun Late Registration Period 22-Aug - 26-Aug 17-Jan - 20-Jan 5-Jun - 9-Jun Add/Drop Period 22-Aug - 26-Aug 17-Jan - 20-Jan 5-Jun - 9-Jun Convocation Mass 26-Aug Labor Day (MACC Closed/No Classes) 5-Sep Census Day 6-Sep 1-Feb Early Alert Grades Due 28-Sep 23-Feb Early Alert Grades available online 30-Sep 28-Feb Ash Wednesday 1-Mar Mid Term Exam Week* 3-Oct - 7-Oct 6-Mar - 10-Mar Mid-Term Grades available online 12-Oct 15-Mar Mid Term Break / Spring Break 13-Oct - 14-Oct 13-Mar - 17-Mar Regular Schedule Resumes 17-Oct 20-Mar Easter Triduum & Easter Monday* 13-Apr - 17-Apr Regular Schedule Resumes 18-Apr Last day to drop a course with a W 18-Nov 21-Apr 28-Jul Thanksgiving Break (MACC Closed/No Classes) 23-Nov - 25-Nov Regular Schedule Resumes 28-Nov Student Course Evaluation period 28-Nov - 2-Dec 24-Apr - 28-Apr Battle of Flowers Parade (MACC closes at noon/ No evening classes) 28-Apr Regular Schedule Resumes 1-May Study Week 28-Nov - 2-Dec 1-May - 5-May Finals Week** 5-Dec - 9-Dec 8-May - 12-May Semester Closes 9-Dec 12-May 12-Aug Commencement 10-Dec 13-May Final Grades Due 13-Dec 16-May Final Grades Available Online 14-Dec 17-May Christmas Break 19-Dec - 2-Jan Regular Schedule Resumes 3-Jan

*refer to course outline for specific schedule **schedule available after mid-terms

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About MACC 8 Academic Policies 28 Credit (Transfer) 28 The Logo 8 Student Rights 29 The Seal 8 Veteran Benefits 29 Our Mission 9 Academic Advising 29 Our Catholic Identity 9 Academic Integrity 29 Our History 10 Academic Standing 30 Regional Accreditation 11 Attendance 30 Collaboration 11 Classification of Students 30 Membership 11 Degree Plans 32 Related Institutions 11 Enrollment Status 32 Grades 32 Campus Life 14 Grade Disputes 33 Grade Point Average 33 Student Conduct 14 Honors for Graduation 33 Dining Services 14 Maximum Course Load 34 Disability Services 14 Paper Style Guide 34 Health Services 14 Semesters and Sessions 34 Housing 14 Transcripts and Grade Reports 34 International Student Services 14 Libraries 15 Financial Policies 35

Payment Policies 35 Degree Programs in Pastoral Ministry 17 Tuition, Fees, and Deposits 36 Refund Policies 37 Undergraduate Programs 17 Scholarship and Tuition Assistance 37 Core Curriculum 18 Study Concentrations 21 The MACC Community 38 Pre-Theology Programs 22 Other Requirements 23 Board of Trustees 38 Credits 23 English as a Second Language 24 Course Descriptions 39 Instruction Levels 24 Graduate Program 57 Admission & Registration 26 Collaborative Program 27 Graduate Course Descriptions 62

TABLE OF CONTENTS | 7 About MACC

The Logo The Seal

The stylized flower symbol is formed by the convergence of four The MACC seal incorporates the C’s representing the heart of what MACC’s mission strives to ac- College’s name, logo, and the complish: Cross-Cultural Conversion and Communion. The differ- year it was established. MACC ent color of each petal represents the diversity in our Church and has been educating leaders for society. The cross and golden circle are symbolic of Christ in the service and ministry for over for- Eucharist who draws the four C’s into a unity in diversity. The im- ty years, first as a cultural center age of Our Lady of Guadalupe has the same four-petal flower above and now as a bilingual Catholic her womb, marking the presence of Jesus Christ. Speaking in the College. language and symbols of our indigenous ancestors, Mary models a perfectly inculturated evangelization. MACC is dedicated to follow her example in the new evangelization of the Church in America.

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Our Mission

MACC’s mission is to empower and educate leaders for service in a culturally diverse Church and society by offering a biliterate, multicultural formation program that can lead to a BA and MA degree in Pastoral Ministry.

MACC’s mission is accomplished through the following core purposes:

• To offer biliterate, educational and ministry formation programs –including language and cultural studies – that meet the pastoral priorities of the Catholic Church especially for leadership in Hispanic Minis- try; • To conduct interdisciplinary research, publish resources, and provide certificates in specialized train- ing and continuing education; • To confer post-secondary degrees of higher education in religious studies, namely Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees in Pastoral Ministry, that are offered consistent with the teachings of the Mag- isterium of the Roman Catholic Church, and in accordance with the exemption granted by the State of Texas from Chapter 132.002(a)(2) of the Texas Educa- tion Code; • To provide other educational and charitable services that meet the strategic goals set by the Board of Trustees and that continue MACC’s historical commitment to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the Church’s teachings on the sacredness of human life, peace, justice, respect for cultural diversity, and public policies that promote the common good.

Our Catholic Identity

MACC’s Catholic identity is inte- the celebration of the Eucharist, a As an independent Catholic insti- gral to every dimension of the in- commitment to social justice and tution of higher learning, MACC stitution—its mission, goals, cur- global solidarity, and an ongoing is committed to upholding aca- riculum, library, research, and dialogue between faith and rea- demic freedom and integrity. community life. MACC’s Catho- son. Together, MACC’s teachers MACC’s governance and admin- lic identity is a living reality that and students seek the truth that istration is carried out in faithful is expressed in relationships of leads to a deeper encounter with union with the Archbishop of mutual respect, daily prayer and Jesus Christ. San Antonio, the United States

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Conference of Catholic Bish- ops (USCCB), and the Holy See. In the Spirit of Ex Corde Eccle- siae and the USCCB’s published guidelines for its implementation, MACC requires all faculty who teach “Catholic theological disciplines” to seek a manda- tum from the Archbishop of San Antonio, to sign a profession of faith, and to pledge an oath of fidelity as suggested by the motu proprio issued by John Paul II in the Apostolic Letter Ad tuendam fidem.

Our History

MACC began as a cultural cen- ence, fostering leadership, and a very successful capital cam- ter in 1972, a time of great social promoting understanding and paign, MACC’s beautiful new change and renewal in the Cath- appreciation of cultural diversity campus and facilities opened in olic Church. Mexican Ameri- in the Church and society. What the spring of 2000. Thousands cans and other minorities joined began as a very specific mission of students have benefitted from the struggle for civil rights in soon became a model for other MACC’s specialized programs. the 1960s and ‘70s, courageous- Hispanic pastoral centers around Alumni presently serve as bish- ly risking security, reputation, the country and a key resource ops, priests, deacons, diocesan and life itself to ensure liberty for translations, innovative pro- directors, and in many other lay and justice for all Americans. grams, and the development of leadership positions throughout Mexican Americans took pride the USCCB’s national plan for the country. in their unique identity as loyal Hispanic Ministry. American citizens with strong In 2008, MACC reorganized as a cultural roots and resisted the In the following decades, MACC Catholic college designed to meet assimilation of their treasured embraced a broader mission to the growing needs in Hispanic Spanish language and Mexican foster unity in the culturally di- Ministry for biliterate theological traditions. verse Church and society of the education at the post secondary United States. MACC achieved level. MACC has degree-grant- Within this social context and in accreditation for its ministry for- ing authority through an ex- response to the call of the Sec- mation program in Hispanic and emption from the Texas Higher ond Vatican Council, MACC was Multicultural Ministry from the Education Coordinating Board established as the first pastoral United States Conference of Cath- rules and regulations because it center dedicated to researching olic Bishops in 1998. Through is primarily a religious institu- the Mexican American experi-

10 | ABOUT MACC About MACC tion of Higher Education. (See or its students. Although the • St. Mary’s Seminary in Hous- H.E.B. Ministries v. Texas Higher institutions may accept certain ton, TX Education Coordinating Board, course work in transfer toward 235 S.W.3d 627 (2007)). MACC a credential from MACC or col- • The Catholic Church Exten- achieved certification from the laborates in other ways for gen- sion Society U.S. Department of Homeland eration of course credits of pro- Security to sponsor student vi- gram credentials, other colleges sas, and is now working towards or universities may or may not Membership regional accreditation. MACC is accept this work in transfer, even also approved by the Veteran’s if it appears on their transcript. Administration to train veterans This decision is made by the in- • The Association of Catho- and other eligible persons. stitution subsequently consider- lic Colleges and Universities ing the possibility of accepting (ACCU) MACC is in close partnership such credits. with the University of the Incar- • The National Catholic Coun- nate Word, the Oblate School of cil on Hispanic Ministry (NC- Theology, Assumption Semi- Collaboration CHM) nary, and other institutions of higher education and ministry MACC collaborates closely with • La RED – A National Net- formation. MACC also serves other institutions and is a mem- work for Latino Youth and the Archdiocese of San Antonio ber of several professional as- Young Adult Ministry by offering courses for their Dea- sociations, including the follow- conate Formation Program, and ing: • National Federation for MACC’s mobile faculty teach • The Catholic Archdiocese of Catholic Youth Ministry (NF- in workshops and conferences San Antonio CYM) throughout the country and in international settings. • The Texas Catholic Confer- • The National Catholic As- ence (TCC) sociation of Diocesan Direc- tors for Hispanic Ministry • The USCCB’s Secretariat of (NCADDHM) Regional Accreditation Cultural Diversity in the Church • National Leadership Round- MACC is not accredited. The table on Church Management Board, staff, and faculty are com- • Assumption Seminary (NLRCM) mitted to meeting all accredita- • University of the Incarnate tion standards. While MACC Related Institutions works to achieve regional accred- Word itation, it has signed articulation Since its founding, MACC has agreements with regionally ac- • Mundelein Seminary (St. Mary of the Lake University) worked very closely with many credited institutions. The accred- institutions of higher education itation of these institutions does • St. Meinrad’s Seminary to educate leaders for ministry. not extend to or include MACC This spirit of collaboration is

ABOUT MACC | 11 About MACC central to MACC’s core values and mission. MACC has inter-institutional agreements with the following, related institutions:

Assumption Seminary traces its roots back to 1874 when the Archdiocese of San Antonio was established in what was then mission territory. This long history of priestly formation has re- sulted in hundreds of priests and several bishops who have served and currently minister throughout the United States. To prepare seminarians for intercultural ministry, Assumption was in- strumental in founding MACC also enroll in MACC’s Pre-The- and master’s degrees. in 1972. It was housed there un- ology, Graduate, and language UIW and MACC share many til 2000 when its own campus courses (Spanish & ESL). common mission elements, in- opened across the street. This cluding a commitment to de- close proximity allows the two velop leaders in a culturally di- institutions to continue to share verse world and to engender a campus facilities and work close- The University of the Incarnate spirit of Christian service and ly to fulfill the requirements of Word (UIW) has a stellar repu- social justice in their students the USCCB’s Program for Priestly tation for excellence in higher and faculty. The two institutions Formation and the Education of education dating back to 1881 have collaborated for more than Seminarians. The Rector of As- when it was formally established forty years in delivering quality sumption Seminary is an ex-offi- by the Sisters of Charity of the education in the area of pastoral cio member of the MACC Board, Incarnate Word. Formerly a col- ministry with special emphasis and faculty appointed to As- lege, it was fully accredited by on the Hispanic community to sumption Seminary by the Arch- the Association of Colleges and students from many countries in bishop may also serve as adjunct Secondary Schools in 1925. The the world, particularly from San faculty of MACC. College-level graduate division was added in Antonio, South Texas, Mexico, students accepted at Assumption 1950, and the school became co- and Latin America. Because of Seminary will also be admitted educational in 1970. In 1996, it this long-standing history of col- into MACC’s Bachelor of Arts in became a university. In 1998, the laboration, UIW is committed to Pastoral Ministry program and university was accredited by the supporting and assisting MACC will major in Philosophy upon Southern Association of Colleges in achieving academic autonomy satisfaction of MACC admissions and Schools to award doctoral and accreditation. Through a Col- requirements. Seminarians can degrees in addition to bachelor’s laborative Academic Arrange-

12 | ABOUT MACC About MACC ment with UIW, a student can by the Commission on Colleges of Our Lady of the Lake and St. obtain a complete dual Bachelor the Southern Association of Col- Mary’s University are Catholic of Arts in Pastoral Ministry, with leges and Schools and by the As- universities located within three a certificate of completion from sociation of Theological Schools miles of MACC. Both institu- both institutions. Students who in the United States and Canada tions have a long and prestigious want to participate in the dual to award master’s degrees and history in Catholic higher educa- degree program should contact the Doctor of Ministry degree. tion. They are accredited by the the Registrar for additional in- OST transfers some of MACC’s Southern Association of Colleges formation. language and pastoral ministry and Schools to award bachelors, courses, and MACC’s pre-theol- masters, and doctoral degrees. Oblate School of Theology ogy program can fulfill some of MACC works with both univer- (OST) was founded in 1903 as a its degree programs’ prerequisite sities to promote intercultural seminary and continues to pre- requirements. MACC and OST education, Hispanic and multi- pare men for the priesthood from enjoy a collaborative and mutu- cultural ministry, social justice dioceses across the United States ally enriching relationship. An initiatives, and library agree- and from a number of religious OST representative serves on the ments. communities. Today, the school MACC Board of Directors, and also prepares men and women the President of MACC serves as religious and laity from Catholic a trustee on the OST Board. and other Christian traditions for a variety of ministries. Oblate School of Theology is accredited

ABOUT MACC | 13 Campus Life

Student Conduct academic accommodations. In istry formation programs. The accordance with Section 504 of Student Services and Housing the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Department oversees all matters The Mexican American Catholic and with the Americans with of campus life. College is committed to the edu- Disabilities Act of 1990, MACC cation of the whole person and provides disability services to takes seriously the intellectual, students who furnish the appro- International Student moral, and spiritual development priate documentation. Services of all of its students. The college expects its students always to Health Services MACC welcomes the applica- strive to live in accordance with tions of international students. Christian virtue and to encour- We provide an array of services age one another to live this way. Students are required to carry their own health insurance. The to international students, includ- The College Honor Code, avail- ing programs in both English able in the Student Handbook, Student Services and Housing Department furnishes a compre- and Spanish as Second Languag- articulates this expectation and es (ESL and SSL), programs that calls students to work toward hensive list of health providers to students. Additional information build intercultural competencies, their degree completion with ut- comfortable and secure housing, most integrity. is also included within the Stu- dent Handbook. In accordance academic support services, and a with Texas law, all students are hospitable campus culture. Dining Services required to be vaccinated against The Registrar is the Designated meningitis. School Official (DSO) assigned Those students who live on cam- to provide assistance to interna- pus may prepare their own meals tional students (see section 6 In- in the Fiesta Room’s kitchen and/ Housing ternational Students). This assis- or purchase a meal plan. Meal tance includes the following: plans include breakfast, lunch, While most of MACC degree- and dinner in Assumption Sem- seeking students live off cam- 1. Helping with prospect inqui- inary’s St. Joseph’s Dining Hall. pus, housing is available on a ries. The cafeteria is open seven days beautifully landscaped cam- 2. Facilitating the admission a week and is staffed by the pus. MACC’s campus is secure process and payment of the Hermanas Josefinas, a Mexican and housing facilities include SEVIS fee. congregation of Sisters that has four dormitories that provide 3. Applying for F-1 student served the seminary for several both private and shared quar- visa. decades. The cafeteria has a var- ters. The bedrooms are fully 4. Providing guidance, resourc- ied menu that offers nutritious furnished, air conditioned, and es, and support for mainte- and delicious options. wired for telephone and inter- nance of F-1 status, housing net services. Each dormitory has arrangements, and associated laundry facilities and a common Disability Services issues. area. MACC’s student body is a 5. Conducting a comprehensive culturally diverse community, orientation. Students with disabilities must and living on campus can great- register with the Academic Dean 6. Offering services to help with ly enhance the overall quality of home-to-college transition. in order to receive appropriate MACC’s educational and min-

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The Elizondo floor of the Our Lady of Guadal- projects. Borrowing privileges Library and upe Student Center and houses a are extended only to persons focused collection of books, pe- with a valid MACC identifica- Archives riodicals, audiovisual resources, tion card and in good standing and reference materials in Span- with the library. The library’s re- The Mexican American Catholic ish and English. The archives also sources are also available to stu- College has a unique on-campus contain original manuscripts, dent researchers from other col- library and archival collection primary documents, records, leges and universities and to the named in honor of Rev. Virgil- and other valuable historical and general public. io Elizondo, MACC’s founding contemporary material for schol- president and a pioneer in His- arly study. Students can use the panic Ministry and theology. computer resources located in The purpose of the Elizondo Li- the library to access the Internet brary and Archives is to provide and electronic databases. biliterate educational resources The library staff and volunteers and support services that fur- are available to provide guid- ther advance MACC’s mission. ance to students in their research The library is located on the first

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The Mabee Library at the University of Incarnate Word

The J. E. and L. E. Mabee Library at the University of the Incar- nate Word is an extraordinary academic and intellectual center that is also available for MACC students through an inter-institutional agreement. The library is located on the UIW campus and houses a collection of more than 300,000 items in various formats. The library also maintains current subscriptions to some 39,000 unique serial titles. The audiovisual collection fea- tures more than 17,000 items in many formats to support the eBooks, government documents, MACC has inter-institutional academic curriculum and to cul- music CDs, videos, etc. The Li- agreements or are located in the tivate the visual arts. Some of brary’s collection includes a com- area. These libraries may be uti- the areas covered are musical prehensive collection of print lized during the regular insti- compositions, feature films, doc- and online materials. MACC tutional schedules and hours. A umentaries, plays, and foreign students and faculty can estab- partial list includes the follow- language materials. Computers lish library privileges with a ing: are available in the Student Cen- valid MACC identification card • Oblate School of Theology Li- ter Atrium for student research and borrow a maximum of four brary and word processing. Students items at a time. They can also ac- • Archdiocese of San Antonio - enrolled in the dual MACC/UIW cess an array of online databases Catholic Archives BA program, can access the Ma- and catalogues, and participate • Our Lady of the Lake Univer- bee library’s resources online. in the Texas inter-library lending sity Library program. • The National Autonomous The Louis J. Blume University of Mexico Exten- Additional Library sion Campus Library at St. Mary’s • Trinity University University Resources • San Antonio College • The University of Texas at The Blume Library is located less Students enrolled in MACC’s San Antonio than a mile from MACC and has courses have access to library re- • San Antonio Public Library an extensive collection of books, sources from several local colleg- (various locations es and universities with which

16 | CAMPUS LIFE Degree Programs in Pastoral Ministry

All of MACC’s programs – the Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Ministry (BAPM), the undergraduate Pre- Theology certification, and the Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry (MAPM) – incorporate and adapt the standards for ministry formation outlined in the document Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord and Church’s framework for ministry in Hispanic and other culturally diverse settings.

MACC Curriculum

MACC’s comprehensive curriculum aims to accomplish the following goals:

1. To provide students with a multidisciplinary breadth of knowledge in liberal arts studies and Catholic culture; 2. To deepen catechesis through a systematic education in the faith, and a solid foundation in theology for ministry. specifically addresses the intellectual dimension of lay ministers 3. To fulfill the philosophy re- and those studying for ordination whose first language is Spanish quirements of the USCCB for and for domestic students who need to learn Spanish for ministry. seminarians at the college Students must complete 121 semester hours of college level courses (and pre-theology levels) and can choose the following concentrations: Philosophy, Catholic 4. To ensure language proficien- Leadership, or Catechetics. cy for ministry in a bilingual (English & Spanish) pasto- A Bilingual Program ral setting, and for graduate studies in English. The 5th edition of the Program of Priestly Formation recognizes 5. To equip students with the the growing pluralism in Church and society in the United States leadership skills and inter- and recommends “the study of the Spanish language and Hispanic cultural competencies need- cultures as well as other pastorally appropriate languages and cul- ed for effective pastoral min- tures.” (PPF 182) istry in today’s multicultural, dioceses, parishes, and insti- MACC is committed to advance the Church’s guidelines for lan- tutions. guage and intercultural competencies in the formation of leaders for service in Hispanic and other culturally diverse communities. The curriculum is offered as part of a wholistic program that in- Undergraduate Programs tegrates the four pillars of ministry formation for lay ecclesial The Mexican American Catholic College offers one undergradu- ministers and candidates for or- ate degree: a Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Ministry (BAPM) and one dination – the human, spiritual, Pre-Theology certificate. The Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Ministry intellectual, and pastoral dimen- program may be completed in any of three areas of concentration: sions. The B.A. degree program Philosophy, Catechetics, or Catholic Leadership.

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Bachelor of Arts in ment with the University of Incar- All students will be required to nate Word (UIW) to provide stu- take two composition courses Pastoral Ministry dents with affordable access to an for second language learners at array of general education cours- MACC as part of their required Coursework. The BAPM pro- es. The UIW core curriculum General Education curriculum. grams consist of a minimum of meets most of the MACC require- 121 hours of undergraduate-level ments. Therefore, students are Students will additionally choose coursework, including 43 hours advised to first consider UIW, but 9 hours of elective courses from in the general education curricu- they can also enroll in courses, ap- any of the following areas of study: lum; the specified 39 hours of the proved by the Academic Dean, at ancient or foreign languages, clas- foundational core courses in phi- other institutions. MACC accepts sical literature, fine or performing losophy, theology, and scripture; the transfer of general education arts, theology, philosophy or pas- and 39 hours in a concentration in credits from accredited institu- toral ministry. Philosophy, Catholic Leadership, tions where applicable to our core or Catechetics. The following are the Core Cur- curriculum and subject to trans- riculum course requirements: fer credit guidelines. Although Rhetoric 6 hours Core Curriculum/ students are expected to complete most of their general education Literature 3 hours General Education requirements at UIW or other Arts 3 hours accredited institutions, MACC Math 3 hours MACC requires students to dem- requires students to take a cap- Natural Science, preferably onstrate an interdisciplinary stone course (CLST 3425 Cultural Biology 4 hours breadth of knowledge in liberal Patterns of U.S. Society) designed History 3 hours arts studies prior to graduation. to assess the student’s breadth of Wellness and P.E. 3 hours To this end, students must com- knowledge, research and writing Electives 9 hours plete a total of 43 semester hours skills, and integration of general of college-level, general education education subjects. courses in the following areas of THE FOLLOWING COURSES ARE knowledge: humanities and/or Language Studies forms an inte- TAKEN AT MACC: fine arts, social and behavioral gral part of our core curriculum. CLST 3325 Cultural Patterns sciences, and natural sciences Because we focus on the needs of of U.S. Society 3 hours Hispanic Ministry, MACC offers and mathematics. MACC offers ESL/SPAN 3340 Pastoral an array of courses and resources general education courses in lan- Spanish I 3 hours guage, cultural, and social stud- for the study of both English and Spanish. A central goal of the ESL/SPAN 3342 Pastoral ies. Since biliteracy is a central Spanish II 3 hours goal of MACC’s curriculum, gen- BA curriculum is that students eral education courses are primar- achieve competence in their sec- ily offered in Spanish as needed ond or additional language. Philosophy, Theology, by international students to meet The BA program is aimed at pre- Scripture Foundation graduation requirements. paring those learning English to continue their graduate studies in The major area of study includes MACC does not provide all the English and those learning Span- 39 hours of foundational phi- general education courses re- ish to achieve a level of compe- losophy, theology, and scripture quired for a Bachelor of Arts De- tence that will allow them to con- courses. These requirements are gree; therefore, MACC has forged tinue toward their mastery of the included below. a collaborative learning arrange- language.

18 | PROGRAMS B.A. in Pastoral Ministry Degree Requirements Core Curriculum Concentration in Philosophy Composition and Rhetoric 6 PHIL 1311 Classical Logic 3 Literature and Art 6 PHIL 2323 Medieval Philosophy 3 Science and Mathematics 7 PHIL 2342 Philosophy of Nature and Being 3 History 3 PHIL 3325 Modern Philosophy 3 Wellness and Physical Education 3 PHIL 3327 Contemporary Philosophy 3 Core Electives 9 PHIL 3384 Epistemology 3 US Cultural & Religious Patterns 3 PHIL 3351 Philosophical Anthropology 3 Language Aquisition 6 PHIL 4386 Philosophical Ethics 3 Total Core Curriculum 43 PHIL 4363 Natural Theology 3 BAPM - Phil Electives 12 Philosophy, Theology, Scripture Foundation PSTR 2351 History of the Catholic Church 3 PHIL 1310 Philosophy in the Catholic Tradition 3 Concentration in Catholic Leadership PHIL 2321 Ancient Philosophy 3 PSTR 1372 Cross-Cultural Competencies for Pastoral Ministry 3 THEO 1310 Introduction to Theology & Biblical Studies 3 PSTR 2322 Faith Dvlpmt. Catechesis in a Multicultural Context 3 THEO 1341 Introduction to Liturgy 3 PSTR 2373 Hispanic Ministry in the 21st Century 3 THEO 2320 Catholic Biblical Interpretation – Old Testament 3 PSTR 3330 Canon Law for Ministry in a Multicultural Context 3 THEO 2332 Catholic Biblical Interpretation – New Testament 3 PSTR 3374 Stewardship and Financial Mgmt. for Catholic Leaders 3 THEO 2382 Sacramental Theology: The Faith Celebrated 3 PSTR 4378 Ethics and Accountability for Catholic Leaders 3 THEO 3380 The Theology of the Creed: Faith Professed 3 PSTR/PHIL/THEO Electives 21 THEO 3381 Jesus Christ: God & Man 3 THEO 3385 Moral Theology: The Faith Lived 3 THEO 4385 Catholic Spiritual Traditions: The Faith Prayed 3 Concentration in Catechetics THEO 4387 Ecclesiology (summative assessment course) 3 PSTR 1350 Foundations of Evangelization and Catechesis 3 Total Philosophy, Theology & Scritpure Foundation 39 PSTR 2352 Catechetical Content, Methods, and Curriculum 3 PSTR 2354 Baptismal Catechumenate (RCIA) and Catholic Formation 3 Concentration PSTR 3356 Family, Culture, and Catechesis 3 Choose from Philosophy, Catholic Leadership or Catechetics 39 PSTR 3358 Youth and Young Adult Ministry 3 Total Concentration 39 PSTR/PHIL/THEO Electives 24 BAPM - PHIL Major Program Electives SPAN 3340 & 3342 Pastoral Spanish I & II 6 LATN 1325 Ecclesiastical Latin I 6

PSTR 2335 Sacred Art and Architecture 3 PSTR 2325 Liturgical and Sacred Music 3

PMIN Community Service (see page 27) A total of 45 clock hours (non-credit) are required for all baccalaureate degrees. Associate degrees require 22 clock hours (non-credit) of Community Service. Students may satisfy this graduation requirement by: (1) selecting volunteer opportunities posted by Campus Ministry, or (2) taking courses designated in the University schedule as service-learning courses, or (3) a combination of volunteer opportunities and service-learning course. Students are encouraged to discuss with their advisors, early in their university experience, the options for fulfilling the community service requirement and the method of documenting their service. Students should complete their Community Service hours by the end of their junior year. Community Service hours must be completed and documented in the Registrar’s Office before you apply to graduate or documentation must be attached to the application for graduation. This graduation requirement pertains solely to the Collaborative Program with the University of the Incarnate Word. Total Number of Hours: 121 PROGRAMS | 19 Pre-Theology

Certificate Requirements

Philosophy, Theology, Scripture Foundation

PHIL 1310 Philosophy in the Catholic Tradition 3 PHIL 2321 Ancient Philosophy 3 THEO 1320 Introduction to Theology & Biblical Studies 3 THEO 2382 Sacramental Theology: The Faith Celebrated 3 THEO 3380 The Theology of the Creed: Faith Professed 3 THEO 3385 Moral Theology: The Faith Lived 3 THEO 4385 Catholic Spiritual Traditions 3 Total Philosophy, Theology & Scritpure Foundation 21

Concentration in Philosophy PHIL 1311 Classical Logic 3 PHIL 2323 Medieval Philosophy 3 PHIL 2342 Philosophy of Nature and Being 3 PHIL 3325 Modern Philosophy 3 PHIL 3327 Contemporary Philosophy 3 PHIL 3351 Philosophical Anthropology 3 PHIL 3384 Epistemology 3 PHIL 4386 Philosophical Ethics 3 PHIL 4363 Natural Theology 3 Total Concentration in Philosophy 27

Pre Theo Certificate Program Electives 6

Pre Theo Certificate Program Elective Options SPAN 3340 & 3342 Pastoral Spanish I & II 6 (required for Priestly Formation) LATIN 1325 Ecclesiastical Latin I 6 PSTR 2335 Sacred Art and Architecture 3 PSTR 2325 Liturgical and Sacred Music 3

Total Number of Hours: 54

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Study Concentrations PHIL 2323 PSTR 2335 Medieval Philosophy Sacred Art and Architecture MACC’s curriculum integrates the four elements of ministry PHIL 2342 Concentration in Catholic formation: the human, spiritual, Philosophy of Nature and Being Leadership (39 Hours): This intellectual, and pastoral dimen- concentration is for those seek- sions. Congruent with this, the PHIL 3325 ing to serve the Church in key BAPM requires that students Modern Philosophy lay pastoral ministry leadership select an area of concentration positions in diocesan offices, in that meets the requirements of PHIL 3327 Catholic schools and o rganiza- ministry formation while also Contemporary Philosophy tions, and as parish administra- meeting the student’s academic tors according to the guidelines interests and needs. To this end, PHIL 3351 outlined in Co-Workers in the MACC has structured three ar- Philosophical Anthropology Vineyard of the Lord. The over- eas of concentration: Catechetics, all goal is to provide the student Catholic Leadership, and Philos- PHIL 3384 with an in-depth knowledge of ophy. The 39-hour concentration Epistemology the Church’s teachings and a of study are described separately pastoral plan for implementing in the following sections. PHIL 4363 best practices for church man- Natural Theology agement, ethical pastoral care, Concentration in Philosophy and faithful leadership in today’s (39 Hours): This concentration PHIL 4386 complex cultural settings. prepares students for the study Philosophical Ethics of Theology and is based on the Requirements include the fol- Church’s most fundamental be- Electives: 12 hours of Pastoral lowing: lief in the compatibility of reason Ministry, Latin, Philosophy, and/ and faith. The overall goal is to or Theology coursework PSTR 1372 enable graduates to understand Cross-Cultural Competencies for their future theological studies NOTE: Substitutions are possible Pastoral Ministry within the context of the Catho- with the approval of the Dean of lic intellectual tradition. This Students. PSTR 2322 concentration meets the U.S. Faith Development and Cateche- Catholic Bishops’ requirements The priestly formation track, sis in a Multicultural Context in Philosophy for admission into which does not include electives, a major seminary for studies to- includes the following requir- PSTR 2373 wards ordination. ments: Hispanic Ministry in the 21st Century Requirements include PHIL 1310, Latin, 6 hours PHIL 2321, and the following: PSTR 3330 PSTR 2325 Canon Law for Ministry in a PHIL 1311 Liturgical and Sacred Music Multicultural Context Classical Logic

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PSTR 3374 PSTR 2352 THEO 1320 Stewardship and Financial Man- Catechetical Content, Methods, Introduction to Theology and agement for Catholic Leaders and Curriculum Biblical Studies

PSTR 4378 PSTR 2354 THEO 3380 Ethics and Accountability for Baptismal Catechumenate The Theology of the Creed: Faith Catholic Leaders (RCIA) and Catholic Formation Professed

Electives: 21 hours of Pastoral PSTR 3356 Choose two of the following courses: Ministry, Philosophy, and/or Family, Culture, and Catechesis Theology coursework THEO 1341 PSTR 3358 Introduction to Liturgy NOTE: Substitutions are possible Youth and Young Adult with the approval of the Dean of Ministry Students. THEO 2382 Electives: 24 hours of Pastoral Sacramental Theology: The Faith Concentration in Catechetics (39 Ministry, Philosophy, and/or Celebrated hours): Catechetics is the teach- Theology coursework ing of basic Catholic doctrine. NOTE: Substitutions are possible THEO 3385 This concentration prepares cat- with the approval of the program Moral Theology: The Faith echetical leaders to oversee dioc- director. Lived esan, parish, and school-based programs for evangelizing and Pre-Theology Programs THEO 4355 educating adults, teens, children, Catholic Spiritual Traditions: and families in the Catholic faith. The Pre-Theology certificate is The Faith Prayed The courses draw from the rich designed to prepare students for array of the Church’s documents graduate level study in theology. Philosophy (33 Hours): on evangelization, catechesis, Students who already hold a culture, and Hispanic Ministry. bachelor’s degree or who are pri- PHIL 1310 The overall goal is to enable the marily interested in preparing Philosophy in the Catholic graduate to design and imple- themselves for further study in Tradition ment a comprehensive approach Theology may enroll in the fol- to catechesis that begins with the lowing program. PHIL 1311 family, builds on the assets of Classical Logic the community and culture be- PHIL 2321 ing served, and is centered in the Certificate of Ancient Philosophy sacramental life of the Church. Pre-Theology Requirements include: PHIL 2323 The requirements for this pro- Medieval Philosophy PSTR 1350 gram are outlined below. Foundations of Evangelization PHIL 2342 and Catechesis Theology & Scripture (12 Hours): Philosophy of Nature and Being

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PHIL 3325 THEO 4387 Ecclesiology is the Major. A minimum of 15 of the 36 Modern Philosophy Summative Assessment course. hours of upper-division resident credit must be major program re- PHIL 3327 Grades quirements. Contemporary Philosophy A minimum grade of C (or a Certificate of Pre-Theology (54- PHIL 3384 grade of 70 or higher) is required hour). For students who are com- Epistemology to satisfactorily complete each pleting the 54-hour Certificate of degree requirement/course. Pre-Theology program, the fol- PHIL 4363 lowing credit requirements ap- Natural Theology ply:

PHIL 3351 GPA Certificate. A minimum of 54 Philosophical Anthropology hours is required. A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA is required in all coursework PHIL 4386 Residence. Of the 54 hours of re- Philosophical Ethics that is applicable toward the de- quired courses, 30 must be com- gree. Grades for developmental pleted at MACC. The last 24 hours Pastoral Studies (9 Hours): coursework are not calculated as of the certificate requirements part of the GPA. must be completed at MACC. LATN 1325 Ecclesiastical Latin I Upper-Division Courses. All of the Credits 24 hours of resident credit must PSTR 2325 be upper-division courses. Liturgical & Sacred Music BAPM (121-hour). For students who are completing the 121-hour PSTR 2335 BAPM degree program, the fol- Sacred Art and Architecture lowing credit requirements apply: Any ENGL/SPAN language studies course(s) Degree. A minimum of 121 hours is required. Residence. Of the 121 hours of Other Requirements required courses, 45 must be completed at MACC. The last 30 hours of the degree requirements Capstone and Summative must be completed at MACC. Courses Upper-Division Courses The Capstone and Summative . A mini- courses are requirements for the mum of 36 of the 45 hours of 121-hour BAPM. CLST 3335 is the resident credit must be upper- general education capstone and division hours.

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English as a Second tutors, but most of the respon- TOEFL Preparation course will Language (ESL) Program sibility for language learning register for the two advanced, falls to the student. Time inside credit-earning courses (Compo- PROGRAM DESCRIPTION the classroom represents only a sition in an Acquired Language small part of the language ac- I&II), which serve as “bridge” MACC graduates must be com- quisition process; the majority courses between the ESL pro- petent in their command of the of language learning and reten- gram and the college-level English language. For students tion occurs through indepen- courses. In addition, after com- whose native language is not dent study and practice outside pleting the four levels of the ESL English, MACC offers an ESL of class. MACC’s bilingual (Eng- Program (or scoring the equiva- Program structured according lish and Spanish) environment lent on the Placement Test) stu- to students’ English language provides many opportunities to dents will take the TOEFL exam. proficiency. At the time of a stu- speak with and listen to native If they achieve a score of 60 or dent’s admission, the level of in- English speakers; however, it can above, they are officially out of struction in which he/she should also hinder progress if the stu- the ESL Program and can pro- matriculate is determined by the dent chooses to speak primarily ceed to meet their regular Eng- results of a MACC-administered in Spanish. Lack of progress often lish curriculum requirements. If, placement test. indicates insufficient time speaking however, they score between 51 the target language outside of class. and 59, the ESL coordinator will Principles of Learning a New continue working with them ac- Language Instruction Levels cording to their individual needs Students receive instruction in to help them achieve the passing LEARNING A NEW the core language skills at four TOEFL score. Students who fail LANGUAGE REQUIRES: levels: beginning, basic, inter- to achieve a minimum TOEFL mediate and advanced. A TOE- score of 51 after completing the • TIME AND PATIENCE FL preparation course is also ESL program cannot proceed It takes children about three included at the advanced level. with their studies in the regular years to speak their native lan- As students progress in the ESL curriculum. guage well. Children naturally Program, they gradually begin listen to and absorb a language to make the transition to the reg- before they can speak well, and ular undergraduate curriculum. Completion of the ESL the progression is the same for All four levels of ESL instruction Program can incorporate 4-13 hours of ESL adults acquiring a new language. Once students have successfully non-college-level credit instruc- Achieving complete proficiency completed the ESL program, and tion per week, according to stu- in a new language usually takes passed the TOEFL, they are re- dents’ needs. ESL schedules at four to seven years. quired to take an additional six all four levels must include the (6) hours in the English language co-requisite ESL 0100 Language • DEDICATION AND SELF- curriculum (ENGL). The re- Lab Course. DISCIPLINE quirement may be fulfilled with 6 hours of core composition in MACC strives to meet the in- Advanced ESL English (English 1301 and 1302). dividual needs of each student Advanced ESL students who suc- through skilled instructors and cessfully complete the ESL 0343

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ESL Curriculum Level 1 (non-college-level credit)*** Hours Semesters ESL 0100 Language Lab 1 ESL 0310 Grammar I 3 ESL 0313 Integrated English Skills I 3 ESL 0316 Reading and Writing I 3 ESL 0318 Listening and Speaking I 3 Hours per first semester if full-time 13 1 Level 2 (non-college-level credit) 1 ESL 0100 Language Lab 3 ESL 0320 Grammar II 3 ESL 0323 Integrated English Skills II 3 ESL 0326 Reading and Writing II 3 ESL 0328 Listening and Speaking II 3 Hours per second semester if full-time 13 2 Level 3 (non-college-level credit) ESL 0100 Language Lab 1 ESL 0330 Grammar III 3 ESL 0333 Integrated English Skills III 3 ESL 0336 Reading and Writing III 3 ESL 0338 Listening and Speaking III 3 Hours per third semester if full-time 13 3 Level 4 (non-college-level credit) ESL 0100 Language Lab 1 ESL 0340 Grammar IV 3 ESL 0343 Integrated English Skills IV —TOEFL Prep 3 ESL 0346 Reading and Writing IV 3 ESL 0348 Listening and Speaking IV 3 Hours per fourth semester if full-time 13 4 Advanced ESL (college-level credit-earning) ESL 3340 Composition in an Acquired Language I 3 ESL 3342 Composition in an Acquired Language II 3 Total potential ESL hours if every class is taken 58

***If courses are designated “non-college-level credit”, it simply means that the credit hours received for such courses are not applied toward a degree program.

contact information: ESL Coordinator: Lodie Mueller, M. A. Registrar: Jacqueline Bedson Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: 210-732-2156 ext. 7124 Phone: 210-732-2156 ext. 7102

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Admission & Returning students should con- • Essay: Applicants must sub- tact the Academic Dean to initi- mit an essay that reflects the Registration ate the reinstatement and/or ad- applicant’s ability to express mission process. himself/herself in writing. All new applicants must submit an Application for Admission The Mexican American Catho- Applicants may write about: and documentation supporting lic College is authorized under his/her admission into the de- federal law to enroll nonimmi- an academic or personal ex- sired program to the Registrar. grant, nonresident applicants perience, situation, achieve- If the applicant only wishes to and students. When such ap- ment, goal and/or idea that take a course, he/she should sub- plicants apply or such students is/are particularly influential mit the Application for Visiting are admitted to or enrolled in the in determining their future Admission to the Registrar. Ap- undergraduate or graduate pro- plans -or- plicants are encouraged to sub- gram, it is their responsibility to mit their applications at least contact the Principal- or Desig- any past experiences, future sixty days (two months) before nated School Official (PDSO or goals, and how these relate to the first class day of their desired DSO). This communication and their anticipated studies at semester of initial enrollment. the corresponding documenta- MACC. The applications are available tion are required for internation- at the MACC website and in the al student admission. • Transcripts: Transcripts must Registrar’s Office. When the ap- be official recent documents plication is received, the Regis- After the successful admission reflecting a minimum 2.0 trar’s Office will communicate process, all international stu- GPA and good standing. The with the applicant, identifying dents are required to attend an transcripts must be in the the applicant’s admission status orientation meeting with the institution’s native language and defining any missing admis- PDSO and/or DSO to receive and include a four-point (US sion criteria. and confirm receipt of the poli- standard) grading scale with cies governing the student’s F-1 the associated credentials. If status. the applicant’s transcript(s) The supporting documentation, does/do not meet the defined which is listed below, and the ap- criteria, the transcripts must plication should be submitted to Supporting be translated and/or evalu- ated. For more information MEXICAN AMERICAN Documentation about the translation and/ CATHOLIC COLLEGE or evaluation services, appli- Registrar’s Office In addition to submitting the cants should contact the Reg- 3115 West Ashby Place corect application, the following istrar. San Antonio TX 78228-5104 documentation is required. • Recommendation: The rec- [email protected] • Application Fee: (See tuition ommendation is required as 210-732-2156 ext 7102 (phone) and fees section) noted below. 210-736-2963 (fax)

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a letter from Assumption Statement of Financial Re- the PMIN major at MACC while Seminary or the applicant’s sponsibility* simultaneously fulfilling the re- religious community ad- Letter/Affidavit of Support* quirements of UIW’s core cur- dressing the applicant’s ad- riculum, residency hours, and mission, good standing and, Proof of Health Insurance community service. As students if applicable, Diocesan spon- (highly recommended) of both institutions, they are sorship -or- subject to the admission stan- Copy of I-20 from current dards and academic policies at the Recommendation for Ad school each institution, which works mission form, which is avail- collaboratively with and oper- able online and in the Reg- Transfer form from current ates independently of the other. istrar’s Office, should come DSO MACC students must declare from the applicant’s pastor or their intention of enrolling in the another priest in good stand- Copies of Passport, Visa, and collaborative program before being or a professor who knows I-94 (upon arrival) ginning the BAPM program. the applicant well. *Documentation of financial • Health Record: Compliance support must be verified once with Texas State Law (SB every academic year (before 1107) is required of all appli- the fall) and be recent (no cants below age 22. The cor- more than 4 months old). responding form is available on the Student Life page and in the Registrar’s office. The form must be completed as Collaborative Program directed and submitted to the with UIW in Pastoral Registrar before admission is granted. Ministry (PMIN)

• Other Admission Require- MACC’s BAPM program is also ments: (See Entrance and offered as a collaborative aca- Exit Testing for Assessment) demic arrangement with the University of the Incarnate Word • International Admission Re- (UIW). Students must concur- quirements: International ap- rently enroll each semester in plicants should communicate the bilingual Bachelor of Arts with the PDSO or DSO about degree with a major in Pastoral the following requirements: Ministry (PMIN) via UIW’s Pas- toral Institute, which serves the Addendum for International Catholic community through Applicants education and ministerial formation. PMIN students take all the pastoral ministry courses of

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Credit Transfer Undergraduate credit, for exam- Credit. Although a minimum ple, will never apply as graduate grade is required, the trans- Transfer credit may be applied credit. fer grade is not reflected in the to an undergraduate or graduate student’s GPA at MACC, and program as follows: Eligibility. Only the credits that the grade is also excluded from meet the following eligibility re- MACC’s transcript. Petition. The applicant initiates quirements should be petitioned the request of transfer credit to- for transfer. Additional Limitations. The ward the completion of a degree maximum number of transfer by submitting the form found at Accredited. The transfer institu- credits is noted below by credit www.maccsa.org, in the Regis- tion must be accredited by a type: trar’s Office, or with the academ- recognized accrediting associa- ic advisor. tion or the equivalent for non-US Community College Credit: 60 se- academic institutions (this will mester credit hours. Deadline. The petition must be usually be determined by the submitted in a timely manner credential evaluation service). Total Credits: 90 semester credit after the initial appointment for Pontifical and other Catholic hours. academic advising. ecclesial institutions of higher education will generally be rec- Approval. A copy of the ap- Concurrent Enrollment. If ognized as accredited. proved petition is sent to the stu- students who have been actively dent for verification of the trans- enrolled at MACC wish to com- Credits from unaccredited insti- fer. plete a course at another institu- tutions are generally not trans- tion to transfer the credit toward ferred; however, MACC reserves College Level Examina- the right to make a final deter- the completion of their d e - tion Program (CLEP) gree, they must secure an ap- mination regarding the transferability of credits from unaccred- proved petition from the Dean At the discretion of the Academic of Students before registering for ited, international institutions of the Catholic Church. Dean, credit may be awarded for the course. satisfactory scores on the General Examination or Subject Examina- Syllabus. The petition should Applicable. The course must be applicable to a current MACC tion of the College Level Exami- include a copy of the syllabus for nation Program. The maximum each petitioned course. undergraduate/graduate program. transferable credit under CLEP general and subject examination Credit. All credits are accepted Official Passing Grade. The course scores combined is 30 semester as semester credits. If credit is for which the student seeks hours. CLEP credit will be grant- in quarter credits, for example, transfer credit must be included ed in fulfillment of the General it will be converted to semester Education requirements. These on an official transcript or evalu- credits. ation in his/her MACC education credits are not considered in cal- record with a grade of C (2.00) or culating the student’s GPA. CLEP Level. All credits are transferred better. credits in any one discipline may at the level they were completed. not exceed six.

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Advanced Placement United States, or their originating of VA educational benefits* are (AP) country, may receive academic responsible for 1) understanding credit for physical education. the policies set by the VA regu- College credit by examination is Students must provide docu- lations and 2) notifying the Reg- granted to students through the mentation of military service. istrar’s Office of changes to their Advanced Placement Program enrollment status (as defined in (AP). At the discretion of the Ac- General Academic the Registration section of the Academic Catalog). ademic Dean, and on a course- Policies by-course basis, a maximum of 30 AP credits may be awarded This section describes MACC’s Academic Advising for test scores of 3 or better in academic policies, which apply fulfillment of the General Educa- to all students. Applicants and All students meet with the Aca- tion requirements. These credits registrants should also be aware demic Dean at the time of ad- are not considered in calculating of the policies that govern their mittance into one of MACC’s the student’s GPA. MACC will application and registration. programs. The Academic Dean accept a total of 30 credits from provides the student guidance all testing programs. on setting and achieving person- Student Rights al goals and objectives, on mak- Block Credit for ing academic progress through Notice of Student Rights. The the chosen curriculum, and on Ministerial Formation & Family Educational Rights and matters of student success such Religious Studies Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, as as study habits, test-taking, etc., amended, guarantees students and all other matters related to A student may receive up to 12 the right to inspect and review student academic performance. semester hours of credit for low- their educational records. It also provides the rights of privacy er-level undergraduate credit to- Student Responsibility wards a B.A. or the Certificate in protection by limiting the trans- Pastoral Ministry by successfully ferability of students records without their consent. Specific The student is responsible for completing a postsecondary pro- knowing and fulfilling all regu- gram of ministerial formation or guidelines for the implementation of the Act are administered lations and requirements of the religious education. The criteria Academic Program as described are available from the Academic by the appropriate MACC offi- cials. in the catalog. Any uncertainties Dean, who has final determi- should be resolved by conference nation of the transferability of with the Academic Dean. All ex- courses. Veteran Benefits ceptions must be in writing and signed by the Academic Dean. Credit for Military The degree-based programs Experience: outlined in MACC’s Academic Catalog are approved for edu- Academic Integrity cational benefits as defined by Students who have completed a the U.S. Department of Veteran The Mexican American Catholic minimum of six months of active Affairs (VA). Eligible recipients College is committed to nurtur- duty in the armed forces of the

ACADEMIC POLICIES | 29 Academic Policies ing academic excellence. MACC the offense, the possibility of dis- the instructor and written into expects its students to pursue missal from MACC. Students in the course outline. Students who and maintain truth, honesty, this situation will be referred to are unable to attend scheduled and personal integrity in their the Academic Dean. classes should contact the Uni- academic work. High standards versity Advising Center. This of honesty and integrity must be Academic Standing office will provide instructors maintained by all students. In with an explanatory notifica- the academic area, this applies A student whose GPA for a se- tion of the absence. Such notice to: mester falls below 2.0 shall be does not excuse the absence, and placed on academic probation the student must arrange with 1. Cheating on assignments or and must be officially notified the instructor to make up work examinations. by the Academic Dean of his/ missed. Students participating in 2. Plagiarism. her status. A student on aca- an activity who are required to 3. Unauthorized access to demic probation may not reg- miss a class shall not be charged college records of any kind. ister more than 15 credit hours. with a specific penalty for miss- Under normal circumstances, a ing the class, and shall be given Violation of these standards student whose GPA falls below the opportunity to make up work could result in a failing grade on 2.0 for two consecutive semes- missed in that class within a rea- the assignment or in the course ters will be dismissed. However, sonable period of time. with out the possibility of with- after consideration of the spe- drawal. A student may face sus- cific circumstances of a student, Instructors may require stu- pension or dismissal depending the Academic Dean may specify dents to withdraw who miss upon the nature of the offense as the requirements for continuing more than 15% of the scheduled determined by the President of enrollment. A student who does classes through any combination the Mexican American Catholic not meet the requirements for of excused and/or unexcused ab- College. continuing enrollment will be sences. Students advised to with- dismissed. draw and the instructors should Copyright and contact the Registrar’s Office im- Plagiarism Transfer students who are on mediately. Students who do not academic probation from their follow the appropriate registration policy are responsible for the MACC students are expected to previous college are placed on corresponding tuition and fees, abide responsibly by the “fair academic probation at MACC regardless of their attendance. use” doctrine for copyrighted as well. Receiving a GPA lower materials. All written assign- than 2.0 for their first semester at ments should be prepared with MACC may result in dismissal. Classification of full integrity according to the Students protocols of Turabian, A Manual Attendance for Writers (Sixth edition). Pla- Undergraduate students are clas- giarism is a grave offense which Students are expected to be sified according to the number of could result in an “F” in the prompt and regular in attend- semester credit hours they have course, and according to the spe- ing classes. Attendance policies earned toward the completion cific circumstances surrounding for individual classes are set by of their undergraduate program

30 |ACADEMIC POLICIES Academic Policies or by the completion of a post- Audit Independent Study Work secondary degree. The classifica- tions and corresponding credits With the permission of the Aca- Independent study is defined as or credentials are noted below: demic Dean, MACC students one-on-one instruction between and applicants may register as an instructor and a student. The Freshman auditors. purpose of independent study 0 to 29 semester hours is to provide a study focus in an Credit by Exam area of interest common to both Sophomore student and instructor. 30 to 59 semester hours The credit by exam option provides students who have ac- The course number for an Inde- Junior quired knowledge outside the pendent Study is 3X98 or 4X98 60 to 89 semester hours classroom setting to advance effi- with the number of credit hours ciently to their appropriate level being variable. An “Independent Senior of study. Only students enrolled Study Approval” form must be 90 or more semester hours in a degree program or the Cer- presented when registering for tificate of Pre-Theology program an independent study course. Post baccalaureate at MACC are eligible to apply for These forms are available in the Baccalaureate degree up to 30 credits by exam. Stu- Registrar’s Office. The policies dents must submit a Credit by for enrollment in an independent Repeat Courses Policy Exam form. The form requires study course follow: the approval of the faculty mem- MACC courses may be repeated ber who will administer the Open to juniors and seniors for to remove the first attempt from exam and the Academic Dean, study in their major or minor the resident grade point average and is available in the Registrar’s area. calculation. The repeat course Office and at www.maccsa.org. must be the exact same course (i.e., A minimum GPA of 3.00 (cumu- same course number and title) of The student must score a mini- lative or most recent term) is re- the original course for which the mum grade of C (75%) to have quired for enrollment. repeat is intended. The original a grade of P posted as transfer Requires approval of the stu- grade and the repeated course(s) credit on his or her transcript. dent’s advisor, instructor direct- appear(s) on the student’s educa- One retake of a failed credit by ing the course, and the tion record and transcript; how- exam is permitted after a six- school/college Dean. ever, only the last grade earned month waiting period; however, is used in the calculation of the the credit by exam option is not Enrollment limited to one inde- resident GPA. Transfer work and available to students during the pendent study course per semes- credit by exam course work do student’s anticipated semester of ter. not qualify as repeat courses and graduation. A maximum of 12 semester do not affect the resident GPA, hours earned through indepen- only the transfer GPA and the dent study will apply toward overall GPA. the degree.

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Degree Plans and on the fourth class day in the Summer session. A student’s enrollment status is determined by the number of credit hours for The degree plan, which is based which he/she is registered, excluding audits and credits by exam. on the curriculum in effect at the time of the student’s matriculation, identifies all of the courses and requirements for the student’s academic program(s). The degree plan is issued by the Aca- demic Dean and recorded in the student’s education record. It is the responsibility of the student, in consultation with the Aca- Enrollment Verification demic Dean, to keep the degree plan current. Forms to request enrollment verification are available at www. maccsa.org and at the Registrar’s Office. Enrollment verifications are Enrollment Status not issued before the official enrollment count is taken during an active semester or session (see section Finance for applicable fee). The official enrollment count is taken on the twelfth class day Scale. MACC uses a 4.0 grading scale as noted below. each semester (Fall and Spring)

Grade Descriptive Grade Numeric Grade Grade Points

A Excellent Scholarship 93-100 4.00 A- Excellent Scholarship 90-92 3.70 B+ Good Scholarship 87-89 3.30 B Good Scholarship 83-86 3.00 B- Good Scholarship 80-82 2.70 C+ Satisfactory Scholarship 77-79 2.30 C Satisfactory Scholarship 70-76 2.00 D+ Poor Scholarship 67-69 1.30 D Poor Scholarship 63-66 1.00 D- Poor Scholarship 60-62 0.07 F Failure Less than 60 0.00 I Incomplete work None assigned; A grade of incomplete none must be removed within six months; otherwise, it becomes an F P Satisfactory Scholarship 70-100 None assigned W Withdrawn none None assigned

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Incomplete. A grade of incom- course grade within 60 calendar Grade Point Average plete (I) is assigned by the instruc- days from the posting of grades. tor of the course on a temporary The grade point average is calcu- basis to indicate that the student lated by multiplying the semes- has been unable to complete the 3. Upon receipt of the student’s ter credit hours in each qualify- course work required by the syl- official request, the Academic ing course by the quality points labus. The decision to assign an Dean will convene a conference earned for that course and add- incomplete is at the discretion of with the student and the course ing together these products for the instructor. A grade of incom- instructor in addition to others the individual courses taken in a plete must be removed within six who may be requested to attend semester. The sum is then divid- months; otherwise, it becomes at the discretion of the Dean. Af- ed by the total qualifying semes- an F. The responsibility for car- ter the Dean has reviewed all the ter hours to arrive at the semester rying out the necessary work to pertinent materials submitted, grade point average (GPA). remove the grade of incomplete he/she will issue a formal written falls on the student. Exceptions decision on the matter. Exclusions to GPA to this rule must be presented in writing to the Academic Dean 4. If the Academic Dean’s deci- Calculation for his/her approval. sion is unacceptable to the student or the instructor, a Grade MACC transcripts include three different grade point averages Grade Disputes Appeals Committee will be con- vened by the Academic Dean. (GPA) - the resident GPA, transfer GPA and the overall GPA. Grades A student may appeal the grade The Grade Appeals Committee will be constituted by: for remedial, developmental and received on any given course credit by exam are excluded from provided that he/she follows the the resident GPA, which includes procedures listed below. a. A member of the faculty se- only MACC coursework and re- lected by the student. flects MACC’s Repeated Cours- 1. The student must request a es policy. Only transfer course conference with the course in- work applicable to the student’s structor to review his/her grade b. A member of the faculty selected by the course instructor. program of study is calculated in for the course. If this conference the transfer GPA. Both the resi- results in the resolution of the dent and transfer GPAs are used student’s grievance to the satis- c. A member of the faculty agreed by the above. to determine a student’s overall faction of the student’s appeal, GPA. the instructor must submit a grade change to the Registrar. 5. The Grade Appeals Commit- Honors 2. If the meeting with the course tee shall review all materials instructor is not successful in re- presented to them and shall ren- Dean’s List. The following crite- solving the student’s grievance, der its decision to the Academic ria describe required qualifica- the student must write an official Dean. This decision shall be final tions for the Dean’s List: request to the Academic Dean of- and binding. ficially requesting a review of his Enrollment Status: Full-time enrollment.

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Grades: At least 12 hours of Paper Style Guide semester or session as indicat- coursework must be completed, ed on the Academic Calendar. and the final grades, excluding MACC will use the Turabian Grade reports are not mailed to incompletes, must be assigned style as the preferred style guide students. Students should ob- by the grade deadline as noted for academic papers. Students tain their final grades via their in the Academic Calendar. should make themselves famil- MACC student account in Pop- iar with this style guide. uli. MACC only releases grades GPA: The semester GPA must be via an official transcript. a minimum of 3.5 for undergrad- Semesters and Sessions uates and 4.0 for graduates. Official Transcript. Students and alumni may obtain an official MACC operates its credit pro- Honors for Graduation. Under- transcript by submitting a Tran- grams on a semester schedule, graduate students who complete script Request form with the re- offering undergraduate and associate or baccalaureate degree quired fee to the Registrar. The graduate courses during the Fall requirements and have earned a form is available at www.maccsa. and Spring semesters and Sum- minimum of 45 semester hours at org and in the Registrar’s Office. mer session. A semester usually UIW (excluding credit by exami- Requests associated with clear comprises 15 weeks of classes, nation or professional certifica- records are processed three to and the Summer period consists tion) are eligible to graduate with five days after they are received of two 5-week sessions (Summer honors. The GPA achieved in all in the Registrar’s Office. Same I and II) and one 10-week ses- college- level semester hours day service is not available dur- sion. attempted, to include transfer ing peak periods. An additional work, will determine the level of charge is assessed for including honors. Graduation distinctions Entrance and Exit copies of transcripts and/or test are cum laude for students com- Testing for Assessment scores received from other insti- pleting with a 3.5 GPA, magna tutions, and such documents are cum laude for students with a 3.7 Standardized and faculty devel- stamped accordingly. GPA, and summa cum laude for oped testing are administered students with a 3.9 GPA. to all entering students to determine their competencies. Exist Maximum Course Load testing will be administered to students for the purpose of insti- Unless otherwise approved by tutional effectiveness assessment the advisor, undergraduate stu- at relevant points in their course dents may not enroll in more of studies. than 18 hours during each Fall and Spring semester and no Transcripts and Grade more than 12 hours during the Reports Summer session. For graduate students, the limits are 12 and 6 Final Grade Reports. Final hours, respectively. grades are generally available the week after the close of the

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Financial Policies

Registration

Course registration takes place before first class day, as defined within the Academic Calendar. Persons eligible for VA funding should communicate with the Registrar prior to course registration to avoid any loss of eligibility of benefits.

Late registration penalties are applicable as defined in the Fi- nance section of this catalog and the Academic Calendar. The Ac- Payment Policies the time of registration at the lat- ademic Calendar also includes est. When a payment agreement pertinent Add/Drop and With- Payments and inquiries associ- is applicable, absolutely no final drawal deadlines. When add- ated with payments should be payment deadlines are extended ing, dropping, or withdrawing, submitted directly to the Finance past the midterm, as identified students should be aware of the Department as indicated below: within the associated academic applicable refund period, which calendar. is included in the Academic Cal- Mexican American Catholic endar, and submit the Add/Drop College Payment Arrangements. Two al- form to the Registrar. Finance Department ternative methods of meeting fi- 3115 W. Ashby Place nancial obligations are available Graduation San Antonio, TX 78228-5104 to students, excluding auditors. 210-732-2156, extension 7129 It is the student’s responsibility 210-732-9072, fax Option 1. During the Fall to alert the Academic Dean about and Spring semesters, his/her anticipated graduation. Payment Deadlines. All ac- half (50%) of the total bal Further, the student must submit counts are expected to be paid in ance is to be paid at reg the Application for Graduation full prior to the first class day of istration with the remain and the graduation fee (see Oth- the semester or session or no lat- ing balance due within er Fees and Rates section) to the er than the first scheduled class 30 days. During Summer Registrar by the defined dead- meeting. If alternate financial semester, half (50%) of line (see Academic Calendar) to arrangements are needed, stu- the total balance is due avoid penalties. dents must seek and finalize ar- at registration with the rangements with the Director of remaining balance due Finance before registration or at within 10 days.

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Option 2. Upon the ap Tuition, Fees, Other Fees and Rates proval of the Finance Di and Deposits rector, half (50%) of the Application Fee: $20. The applica- total balance is due at reg Undergraduate (UG): $515 per se- tion fee is a nonrefundable, one- istration. The registrant mester credit hour. time fee that is assessed before must first propose a the admission process to cover contract, scheduling the Graduate (GR): $575 per semester administrative expenses. monthly payments of the credit hour. remaining balance. Audit, UG or GR: 50% of stan- Student Service Fee: $88/$175* dard tuition. Auditors. Payment arrangements are not available to audi- International Student Fee: $60* Late Payment Fee: $50. This fee is a tors. Full payment is due upon penalty, assessed when Payment registration. *See “Other Fees and Rates” Arrangement guidelines are not met by student. Additional Balance. When a change of balance occurs due Housing Fees Credit by Exam Fee: 40% of stan- to changes in the registration dard tuition. schedule, the additional balance Semester: $3,990 for a single room is due immediately if arrange- with a shared bathroom. Testing Fee: $50. This fee covers ments are not made with the Fi- the cost of assessing students for nance Director. Deposit: A $150 nonrefundable placement purposes. College housing deposit is required per readiness and language profi- Drop for Nonpayment. Students semester. ciency tests are available. who do not adhere to MACC’s payment policy and/or the ap- Key Fee: A $20 refundable deposit Graduation Fee: $230. This fee cov- proved payment agreement may for the key is required. ers the cost of commencement be institutionally withdrawn material, printing of credentials, from class(es). A registration hold Deposits and associated administrative will be placed on the student’s costs. education record prohibiting en- When applicable, the total de- rollment until his/her financial posit is nonrefundable; however, International Student Fee: $60 per obligation is met. it is applied toward the total bal- semester. The international stu- ance due. dent fee is assessed each semes- Record Hold. In addition to the ter upon registration for admin- student being prohibited from Meal Plan Fees istering the international student enrollment, data pertaining to program. This fee is not assessed the education record (grade re- Fall and Spring: $2,415 per during Summer sessions. ports, transcripts, and diplomas) semester. will not be released until the stu- Late Registration Fee: $50. The late dent clears his/her delinquent registration fee is assessed to stu- status. dents when they register during the late registration period.

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Record Matriculation Fee: $40. This is a one-time fee to create a student’s financial, academic, and library/bookstore record. The fee is assessed after admission during the student’s first semester of enrollment.

Reinstatement Fee: $40. Returning students assess this fee, which covers the review of the new, up- dated application, an audit of the existing education record and any associated administrative Transcript / Verification of Enroll- Scholarship and expenses. ment Fee: A request for a sum- Tuition Assistance mary of student coursework or enrollment must be submitted. Replacement Diploma: $65. This MACC offers limited financial fee covers research, processing, assistance which are contingent Official: The cost is $3 for five- and printing. on the availability of funds. Ap- day service or $10 for same-day plications may be obtained at service (contingent on availabil- Returned Item / Insufficient Fund www.maccsa.org or from the Of- ity). Fee: $35. fice of Degree Based Programs. Students must apply for institu- Unofficial: $1 for a 3-page docu- Reissuance of ID Card: $5. tional financial assistance each ment (five-day service) or $5 for academic year. Merit and need- same-day service (contingent on Student Service Fee: See below. based assistance is available, and availability). The student service fee, which students should submit the ap- is dependent on the student’s propriate supporting documen- enrollment status as noted be- Refund Policies tation. low, includes a library resources, technology, and facilities assess- Refunds are granted to degree The deadlines are the first Friday ment fee. Students who are en- based students who follow the of the corrresponding months: rolled in fewer than 6 semester appropriate add/drop/registra- Fall = June credit hours, however, are not as- tion procedure before the end of sessed this fee. Unless otherwise the first week of classes. Spring = November specified, the fee is assessed each Summer = April semester. The refund deadline applies to See the academic calendar for the Summer session, on or before details. Full-Time: $175. fourth class day. Part-Time: $ 88.

FINANCIAL POLICIES| 37 The MACC Community

Board of Trustees

Officers Members

Most Rev. Patrick F Flores, DD, Dr. Glenn Edward James, Asso- Most Rev. John C. Wester, DD, Archbishop of San Antonio, ciate Provost for Institutional Ef- Bishop of Salt Lake City (Salt Chair Emeritus (San Antonio, fectiveness, University of the In- Lake City, UT) TX) carnate Word (San Antonio, TX) Dr. Scott Woodward, VP for Aca- Ms. Ana M. Novoa, Associate Ms. Joan F. Neal, MA, Former demic Affairs and Dean, Oblate Dean for Clinical Education & Vice President Institutional Plan- School of Theology (San Anto- Public Interest & Professor of ning & Effectivenes, Cabrini Col- nio, TX) Law, Center for Legal and So- lege (Alexandria, VA) cial Justice, St. Mary’s University, Ex-Officio Members Dr. William C. Rainford, Dean Chairman (San Antonio, TX) Most Reverend Gustavo García- of Catholic University’s National Siller, DD, Archbishop of San Catholic School of Social Service Very Rev. Jeff Pehl, Rector, As- Antonio (San Antonio, TX) sumption Seminary, Vice-Chair, (Washington, DC) (San Antonio, Texas) Very Rev. Jeff Pehl, Rector of As- Sister Rose Weidenbenner, RSM sumption Seminary (San Anto- Administrative Assistant & Mr. John Bruce, CPA, Partner, nio, TX) BKD, Secretary/Treasurer (San Grant Development, ARISE (Alamo, TX) Antonio, TX) Dr. Arturo Chávez, MACC Presi- dent and CEO (San Antonio, TX)

38 |THE MACC COMMUNITY Course Descriptions

Course Numbering Arts (ARTS) Cultural Studies System ARTS 1361 (CLST) Art & Humanities Courses are numbered using a CLST 3335 Core Art or Literature II four-letter prefix followed by a US Cultural and Religious Pat- This is a core requirement/elective four-digit number. The prefixes terns identify the discipline area and transferred to MACC are defined in the Course Prefixes This course will guide students Table below. The four-digit num- in using social theory to explore bers identify credit level, credit and understand cultural and re- hours, and unique course iden- Biology (BIOL) ligious patterns that define con- tifiers. The first digit identifies temporary U.S. society. Draw- the credit level. Numbers 1–4 are BIOL 1308 ing from history and modern used for undergraduate courses Introduction to Biology mass media, students will iden- (0 for developmental and/or pre- tify and analyze social values, entry level, 1 for freshman level, This course will provide an over- attitudes, mindsets, norms, and 2 for sophomore level, 3 for junior view of biological principles. behaviors that define U.S. cul- level, 4 for senior level), and 5 or Students will be guided to de- ture. The course will study the higher identifies graduate cours- velop skills and strategies to un- cultural characteristics of Native es. The second digit identifies the derstand biology as the science Americans, Euro-Americans, credit hours for each course, and of life. Topics of interest that will Anglo-Saxons, African Ameri- the third and fourth numbers are be addressed include the chem- cans, Asians, Hispanics, and oth- unique identifiers. istry of life, cell structure and er groups that shape the unique processes, genetics, and origin identify of the United States as a Course Prefixes Table of life and evolution. Learning pluralistic society. [General Edu- activities include discussion of cation Capstone] ARTS Arts scientific papers, individual and/ BIOL Biology or group readings, and presen- CLST Cultural Studies tations of the professor and stu- English (ENGL) ENGL English dents (individually and in teams). ESL English as Second This course requires students to ENGL 1301 Language demonstrate understanding of Composition HIST History key concepts through a final re- LATN Latin search paper which will be used This is a writing-intensive course MATH Mathematics as the main evaluation tool. that focuses on numerous rhetor- PHIL Philosophy ical modes to develop well-writ- PSTR Pastoral Ministry ten compositions. Students will SPAN Spanish learn to write different types of SPCH Speech essays and will be introduced to THEO Theology creative, academic, and business writing with an emphasis on grammar and syntax. The course

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS | 39 Course Descriptions will develop the student’s ability examinations. Students will ex- English as a Second to write clear thesis statements plore a variety of literary forms, for academic writing and logi- including drama, short fiction, Language (ESL) cal defense of the thesis through and poetry. Class discussions convincing arguments. [TCCNS will engage ongoing, scholarly ESL 0100 equivalent ENGL 1301] conversations about particular Language Lab themes, ideas, and represen- ENGL 1302 tations of reality developed This course is intended to sup- Research & Rhetoric throughout assigned works. Our plement ESL classroom experi- goal, through class discussion ence with self-directed computer This course develops students’ and extensive writing about lit- practice, and the lab course is a ability to communicate clearly erature, is to increase our collec- co-requisite for any ESL class at and effectively through the writ- tive understanding and appre- MACC. Students use a compre- ing of argumentative essays ciation of literary interpretation hensive, incremental, interactive and the presentation of a major and analysis. language program. Placement research project. Students will testing determines recommend- further learn to recognize and ENGL 3363 ed individualized coursework apply the principles of rhetoric Literature II for each student. and logic in a variety of written contexts. Topics include but are This course is a survey of mod- ESL 0310 not limited to the critical analy- ern British, American, Spanish, Grammar I sis of expository prose and litera- and Latin American classical ture; the use of critical thinking works of literature. Special em- This is an introductory course to enhance communication; the phasis will be placed on Cath- in English Grammar for nonna- employment of style, tone, and olic-influenced literary works, tive speakers who have little or credibility in the writing pro- as well as some contemporary no background in this language. cess; and the identification of the Catholic works. Students will The course uses an integrated- norms and protocols of academic read a range of literature, in- skills approach to help students discourse and research. Prerequi- cluding poetry and religious understand and practice Eng- site: ENGL 1350 Composition. writings. Students will practice lish grammar so they can gain critical analysis through discus- confidence and use language ac- ENGL 2361 sion, reports, and examinations. curately and fluently. Beginner Literature I Students will explore a variety Level content includes: the Verb of literary forms, including dra- Be, Present and Past, Simple Pres- This course is an introduction to ma, short fiction, and poetry. ent Statements and Questions, literary analysis and examines Class discussions will engage Present Progressive, Nouns, Pro- classic works of literature from ongoing, scholarly conversations nouns, and Simple Past. Spain, England, and the United about particular themes, ideas, States. Students will read a range and representations of reality ESL 0313 of literature, including poetry developed throughout assigned Integrated English Skills I and religious writings. Students works. Prerequisite: ENGL 2361 will practice critical analysis Literature I. This beginning level course will through discussion, reports, and integrate academic reading, vo-

40 |COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Course Descriptions cabulary building, listening/ comprehension of native English also gain experience scanning, speaking, and writing skills in speakers through listening activ- summarizing, drawing conclu- order to build a strong founda- ities. Pronunciation and vocabu- sions, and making inferences. tion in English. Working with lary building are highlighted to Prerequisite: The four ESL Level 1 a variety of written and spoken improve listening comprehen- courses, or Placement Test materials, students learn to iden- sion and speaking fluency. tify the main idea, context clues, ESL 0326 and signal words. Students also ESL 0320 Reading and Writing II gain experience previewing, Grammar II predicting, drawing conclusions, This is the second level course in scanning, and summarizing. This is the second level course English for nonnative speakers This course may be taken in con- in English Grammar for nonna- who have little background in junction with the three other ESL tive speakers who have little or this language. Students contin- Level 1 classes. no background in this language. ue to develop reading compre- The course continues an inte- hension skills and vocabulary ESL 0316 grated-skills approach to help as they learn to organize and Reading and Writing I students study and practice Eng- write paragraphs with a topic lish grammar so they can speak sentence and supporting details. This is an introductory course in and write with greater accuracy The course covers basic, opinion, English for nonnative speakers and fluency. Basic Level content narrative, persuasive, problem- who have little or no background builds on the foundation of the solution, and compare/contrast in this language. Students read, previous course, with additional paragraphs. Prerequisite: ESL study, and practice creating sim- structures such as Imperatives, 0316 or Placement Test ple sentences and progress to Adjectives, There is / There Are, writing basic paragraphs with and an introduction to the Fu- ESL 0328 a topic sentence and supporting ture tense. Prerequisite: ESL 0310 Speaking and Listening II details. or Placement Test This is the second level course in ESL 0318 ESL 0323 speaking and listening for non- Speaking and Listening I Integrated English Skills II native speakers who have a beginning foundation in English. This is a beginning level course This basic level course will inte- By continuing to practice the in speaking and listening for grate academic reading, vocabu- sounds and rhythm of American nonnative speakers who have lary building, listening/speak- English, students at the basic lev- little or no background in Eng- ing, and writing skills in order el will begin to understand and lish. By practicing the sounds to strengthen the foundation express themselves with greater and rhythm of American Eng- developed in the beginning level confidence and independence. lish, students will begin to un- course. Working with a variety Students have further opportu- derstand and express them- of written and spoken materials, nities to test their comprehen- selves in the fundamentals of students improve the capacity to sion of native English speak- oral communication. Students identify facts, sequence, the main ers through listening activities. have opportunities to test their idea, and context clues. Students Pronunciation and vocabulary

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS | 41 Course Descriptions building are highlighted to im- ESL 0336 ESL 0340 prove listening comprehension Remedial English I Grammar IV and speaking fluency. Prerequi- site: ESL 0318 This is the third level course in This is an advanced course in English for nonnative speakers English Grammar for nonnative ESL 0330 who have little background in speakers who demonstrate mas- Grammar III this language. Students contin- tery of English Grammar at the ue to strengthen reading skills intermediate level. The course This is an intermediate course in as they learn to organize and continues an integrated-skills English Grammar for nonnative write narrative, descriptive, and approach to help students study speakers who have a strong foun- opinion paragraphs, and then and practice English grammar dation in grammar. The course progress to persuasive, compare/ so they can speak and write with continues an integrated-skills contrast, and problem-solution greater accuracy and fluency. approach to help students study essays. Prerequisite: ESL 0316 and New structures include expan- and practice English grammar ESL 326; or Placement Test sion of the Future tense, Present so they can speak and write with Perfect, Modals, Adverbs, Ger- greater accuracy and fluency. ESL 0338 unds, and Infinitives. Prerequi- New structures include expan- Speaking and Listening III sites: ESL 0310, ESL 0320, and ESL sion of the Future tense, Present 0330; or Placement Test Perfect, Modals, Adverbs, Ger- This is the third level course unds, and Infinitives. Prerequi- in speaking and listening for ESL 0343 sites: ESL 0310 and ESL 0320; or nonnative speakers who have Integrated English Skills IV— Placement Test. some background in English. TOEFL Preparation Students continue to develop ESL 0333 essential listening, conversa- This is an advanced course in Integrated English Skills III tional and pronunciation skills English for nonnative speakers through practicing the sounds who are preparing for Universi- This is an intermediate course and rhythm of English using a ty-level course work. The course in English for nonnative speak- variety of oral communication will enhance academic reading, ers who have a solid foundation activities. As students at the listening/speaking, and writing in this language. Students will intermediate level continue to skills in order to achieve a TOE- refine their skills in grammar test their comprehension of na- FL score high enough to fulfill and academic writing, focusing tive English speakers, they are higher academic requirements. on narrative, persuasive, illustra- challenged to respond through It will also focus on the types of tive, descriptive, analytical, and short-essay questions to specific questions or question-styles in cause and effect essays. Prereq- concepts and topics from the every section of the TOEFL, gen- uisites: the four ESL Level 2 classes, audio materials. Pronunciation eral test-taking strategies, critical or Placement Test. and vocabulary building are thinking skills, and time man- highlighted to improve listening agement. Prerequisite: ESL 0333 comprehension and speaking fluency. Prerequisites: ESL 0318 and ESL 0328

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ESL 0346 comprehension and speaking without question of inquiry(ies), Reading and Writing IV fluency. Prerequisites: ESL 0318, and research-based reports. Pre- ESL 0328, and ESL 0338 requisite: ESL 0343, ESL 4370. This is the fourth level course in English for nonnative speak- ESL 3340 ers who have little background Composition in an Acquired General Education in this language. As students Language I (GNED) sharpen reading skills and use increasingly complex grammar This is an advanced English lit- GNED 1300 structures, they learn to orga- eracy, writing-intensive course. Core Elective nize and write a persuasive Through continued application Core Elective paragraph, a persuasive essay, a of prewriting strategies (brain- This is a core requirement/elective compare/contrast essay, a cause- storming, mapping, editing, re- transferred to MACC effect essay, and an essay with vising, etc.) and guided writing two or more structures. practice on familiar topics, stu- GNED 3360 Prerequisite: ESL 0316, ESL 0326, dents have the opportunity to ac- Selected Topics in General and ESL 0336; or Placement Test quire the necessary writing and Studies grammar proficiency for success ESL 0348 in college-level English Com- These general studies topics will Speaking and Listening IV position courses. Students will be offered to meet the program become familiar with the most objectives and Core Curriculum This is the fourth level course in common kinds of writing errors requirements. The subject mat- speaking and listening for non- and how to correct them in their ter is determined by student native speakers who have some own compositions. Prerequisite: needs and instructor availability. background in English. A vari- ESL 0333, ESL 0343 Prerequisites are contingent on ety of listening input, including the subject matter. lectures, academic discussions, ESL 3342 and conversations help students Composition in an Aquired GNED 4319 explore stimulating topics as Langugage II Independent Study they are guided through strategies and critical thinking skills This is an extension of ESL 4370, Independent reading, research, that help prepare them for aca- Composition in an Acquired discussion, and/or writing under demic achievement. As students Language I, reinforcing the prior the direction of a faculty member. at the advanced level continue to experience of intensive academic May be repeated for credit, but test their comprehension of na- writing practice and strengthen- not more than 6 semester credit tive English speakers, they are ing English proficiency so that hours of independent study, re- challenged to respond through students may successfully tran- gardless of discipline, will apply short-essay questions to specific sition to college-level courses. to a bachelor’s degree. Permis- concepts and topics from the Students will refine their skills sion in writing (form available) audio materials. Pronunciation in grammar and academic writ- of the instructor, the student’s and vocabulary building are ing, focusing on contrastive, advisor and the Dean is required highlighted to improve listening comparative, discursive with or before registration. Other credit options are available by advisement

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History (HIST) the influence of modernity, Vati- basic college math skills but do can II, and immigration on the not require advanced math. The Catholic Church in the U.S. course includes an introduction HIST 1320 to set theory, logic, number sys- History of Western Civiliza- tems, number theory, probabili- tions Latin (LATN) ty, statistics, graphing, and linear programming. It will review the LATN 1325 This course surveys the civiliza- ancient thinkers’ development of Ecclesiastical Latin I tions of Ancient Mesopotamia these concepts in such a way as 4,000 years before Christ to clas- to illustrate the integral nature This course introduces the fun- sical Greece and Rome, Judaism, of knowledge and provide more damental morphology, vocabu- and Christianity, and their im- insight into the meaning and lary, pronunciation, and gram- pact on the formation of Western significance of math than sim- mar of the Latin language and civilization to the present. ply the technical application of develops the skills necessary for math skills. [TCCNS equivalent: the reading of easy prose. Stu- HIST 1352 MATH 1332] History of the Catholic Church dents will read short selections in the U.S. from classical and ecclesiastical authors, as well as passages from Physical Education - This course presents a survey of the Vulgate. Wellness the history of the Catholic Church in the United States beginning LATN 1326 (PHED) with the arrival of Spanish mis- Ecclesiastical Latin II sionaries in the Southwest. The PHED 1101 This course continues the read- course will then summarize Core PE Wellness ing, writing, pronunciation, and key historical events in U.S. his- This is a core requirement/elective grammar begun in LATN 1301. tory – e.g., the American Revo- transferred to MACC lution, the Civil War, immigra- Students are expected to acquire tion, Westward expansion, the a substantial amount of vocabu- Industrial Revolution, and the lary and to begin to deal with Pastoral Ministry two World Wars – and how these more advanced grammar. The shaped the development of the student will also learn about the (PSTR) Church in the U.S. The second changes that occurred in Late part of the course will focus on Latin and Ecclesiastical Latin. PSTR 0310 Prerequisite: LATN 1301 The Propaedeutic Year I

The first of two introductory Mathematics (MATH) courses designed for the aspirant in the deacon formation MATH 2310 program. College Math This course is designed for Pas- toral Ministry majors who need

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PSTR 0320 is paid to considerations for His- PSTR 2325 The Propaedeutic Year II panic and multicultural commu- Liturgical and Sacred Music nities. The second of two introductory Students explore the principal courses designed for the aspirant characteristics of liturgical mu- in the deacon formation pro- PSTR 1372 sic and its importance in the sol- gram. Cross-Cultural Competencies emn liturgy. They will examine for Pastoral Ministry the anthropological, theological, PSTR 1330 and pastoral points of view of Health and Wholeness for Students explore differences in the theology of sacred music that Ministry cultural values, attitudes, percep- have developed in the Church tions of power, and communica- since the earliest Christian litur- This course teaches the funda- tion dynamics. Students identify gies. They will examine particu- mental principles of physical, and evaluate the conscious and larly some compositions in ver- mental, emotional, and spiritual unconscious values and attitudes nacular languages since Vatican health. The course helps stu- that affect their ability to relate to II and their appropriate use in dents develop a personal plan for and work with people of various liturgical ceremonies. Prerequi- whole person health that includes cultures. site: THEO 1341, THEO 1341S the following: healthy eating, ex- cercise, time for meaningful re- PSTR 2322 PSTR 2335 lationships, prayer, and spiritual Faith Development and Sacred Art and Architecture direction. The course also intro- Catechesis in a Multicultural duces students to culturally rel- Context Liturgical art and architecture evant models for promoting holi- are of primary importance in sic health and disease prevention Students examine theories of hu- the symbolic expression of reli- among Hispanics and other mul- man development (e.g. Erikson gion and rite. This course will ticultural communities. and Maslow) to better understand explore the importance of sa- how cultural values and beliefs cred art and architecture in the are transmitted throughout the context of a proper understand- PSTR 1350 life cycle. This course serves as ing of Catholic worship. It will Foundations of Evangelization a context for exploring ways to examine the Church’s classical and Catechesis guide children, teens, and adults inheritance, ritual anthropology, in faith formation and catechesis. and theories of symbol and lan- Students get an extensive survey Students learn the importance of guage. It will survey the mod- of the Church’s evangelical and a holistic approach to catechesis ernism and postmodernism on catechetical tradition by examin- that builds on cultural values Catholic art and architecture ing the numerous national and congruent with the Gospel. The and it will look at styles, types, universal ecclesial documents. course offers various models for and meanings in sacred art and Emphasis is given to both the family-centered and multi-gen- architecture, including devel- National Directory for Cateche- erational catechesis that are cul- opments and movements in the sis and the General Directory turally relevant and consistent 20th century. Theological and for Catechesis. Special attention with Church teachings. philosophical meanings associ-

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS | 45 Course Descriptions ated with architecture will be diverse catechetical pedagogical pecially other Hispanic cultures. discussed by means of examples methods, practices and pastoral The course deepens appreciation from the history of architecture. circumstances. Attention is given of the multicultural diversity Special attention will be paid to to cultural considerations for the in society and guides students Hispanic art and architecture culture(s) to be evangelized and through a process of understand- in Latin America and regions of catechized. ing the opportunities, challeng- the United States. Prerequisite: es, priorities, and complexities of THEO 1341, THEO 1341S PSTR 2354 Hispanic Ministry today and its The Baptismal Catechumenate future directions. PSTR 2351 (RCIA) and Catholic Formation History of the Catholic Church PSTR 3330 This course explores the RCIA Canon Law for Ministry in This course introduces students in light of the General Directory Multicultural Communities to the major historical events for Catechesis’ assertion that the in the evolution of the Catholic “Baptismal Catechumenate is This course provides an over- Church, from Constantine to the the model for all catechesis.” It view of the current Code of Council of Trent. It contextual- entails an in-depth study of the Canon Law, a summary of its izes these events within a broad Rite of Christian Initiation of historical development, and the review of Western history. The Adults (RCIA) while at the same reforms of Vatican II. Specific course topics illustrate how this time attending to catechumenal- topics can include: the corpo- history relates to the present state style formation as an effective rate status of the parish; church of the Church and its relation- model for comprehensive Chris- property; contracts, marriage, di- ship to society. It is appropriate tian formation. Considerations vorce, child abuse matters, clergy for all students in the Philosophy, for RCIA in Hispanic and mul- and parish staff malpractice, and Catechetics and Catholic Leader- ticultural communities will be confidentiality issues. Students ship concentrations. The course emphasized. will analyze these legal issues in may not be repeated for credit. the context of multicultural set- PSTR 2373 tings where differences in power PSTR 2352 Hispanic Ministry in the 21st perceptions and communication Catechetical Content, Methods, Century styles can create challenges for and Curriculum effective pastoral action. Stu- As an introduction to Hispanic dents will learn strategies for in- Students explore the essential Ministry, this course provides a tercultural communication and Trinitarian Christo-centricity of sweeping overview of the cul- conflict resolution. an adequate catechesis by exam- ture, history, and faith expres- ining the deposit of faith, as pre- sions of Mexican Americans. PSTR 3356 sented in the Catechism of the The specific focus on the Mexi- Family, Culture and Catechesis Catholic Church, as the founda- can American experience is not tion for a comprehensive, integral, exclusive; rather, it provides a This course examines, from a and complete study of Christian comprehensive framework that pastoral-theological perspective, catechesis. Students examine the can be used as a pattern for un- many contemporary formational content of faith in relationship to derstanding other cultures, es- themes addressed in the univer-

46 |COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Course Descriptions sal and national catechetical di- recognize the challenges without PSTR 4319 rectories. These critical themes overlooking the problems or di- Independent Study will be examined in relationship minishing fidelity to the Gospel. to the successful implementation Independent reading, research, of diverse parish formational PSTR 3360 discussion, and/or writing under activities. Issues addressed will Selected Topics in Pastoral the direction of a faculty member. include: catechesis in Hispanic Studies May be repeated for credit, but and multicultural communities, not more than 6 semester credit media and catechesis, contempo- These pastoral studies topics hours of independent study, re- rary ideologies and social trends will be offered to met the pro- gardless of discipline, will apply influencing the Church’s mission, gram objectives and the major to a bachelor’s degree. Permis- catechesis in a pluralistic and re- and concentration requirements. sion in writing (form available) ligiously diverse society, family- The subject matter is determined of the instructor, the student’s based and whole-community by student needs and instructor advisor and the Dean is required catechesis, home schooling and availability. Prerequisites are before registration. Other credit the role of the parish in prepara- contingent on subject matter. options are available by advisement tion for the Sacraments of infant PSTR 4376 Baptism, First Reconciliation, PSTR 3374 Latino Youth and Young Adult First Eucharist and Marriage. Stewardship and Financial Ministry Management for Catholic PSTR 3358 Leaders This course is an introduction to Youth & Young Adult Ministry youth and young adult ministry This course teaches the essen- in Hispanic communities. The This course looks at the special tial skills for being a good stew- course teaches the Church’s pas- challenges involved in catechiz- ard of financial resources in the toral guidelines for implementing youth and young adults, es- Church and other nonprofit or- ing a holistic ministry that in- pecially Hispanics who are now ganizations. Biblical principles vites young Latinos to Christian the majority of Catholics un- for stewardship guide students discipleship, responds to their der the age of 18. Rooted in the in developing skills for strate- developmental and social needs, Church’s framework for a com- gic planning, budgeting, basic involves the whole community, prehensive ministry to youth, financial management, and re- respects and builds on cultural the course introduces models source development. The course values, and provides support to and methods for age-appropriate provides a framework for devel- youth at risk. Current issues and catechesis, leadership formation, oping policies and procedures trends in youth ministry will and pastoral care. The Church’s for financial accountability to shape the content of this course documents on Hispanic Minis- congregations and other stake- each semester. try help to formulate timely and holders. Students will also learn relevant pastoral plans for Latino about different cultural beliefs PSTR 4378 youths and young adults living and norms regarding finances Ethics and Accountability for in an era of great technological and how to create a plan for Catholic Leaders and social change. The course stewardship that is culturally provides concrete strategies that relevant, especially in Hispanic This course teaches ethical prin- settings.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS | 47 Course Descriptions ciples for accountability and re- PHIL 1311 Platonic metaphysics of St. Au- sponsibility in all areas of min- Classical Logic gustine and the synthesis of St. isterial leadership. These can Thomas Aquinas as well as the guide discernment and action This course focuses on classi- Jewish and Arab thinkers who for effective leadership in Cath- cal logic and considers the basic influenced him. Major themes olic institutions. Students will concepts in logic in light of meta- include their views of being, the learn the methodology of Chris- physical principles. It examines human person, human knowl- tian ethical discernment and the the three basic acts of the human edge, morality, and God. Prereq- historical development of ethical mind and their respective men- uisite: PHIL 1310, PHIL 1310S teachings in the Roman Catholic tal products; namely, simple ap- tradition. The course will also prehension – concepts; judging PHIL 2342 focus on how secularism and – judgments; and reasoning –ar- Philosophy of Nature & Being diverse cultural norms can cre- guments. The course is designed ate ethical dilemmas for Catholic to develop critical thinking and Students examine philosophi- leaders. The course will define an ability to present the truth of cal reflection on nature, cover- fundamental standards and con- the faith. Prerequisite: PHIL 1310, ing fundamental principles such textual variables that influence PHIL 1310S as substance and accident, form ethical decision making. and matter, causality and mo- PHIL 2321 tion. These topics provide a solid Philosophy (PHIL) Ancient Philosophy foundation for the second part of the course, which deals with PHIL 1310 Beginning with Thales and end- the study of being as being. The Philosophy in the Catholic ing with Plotinus, students ex- course also offers a general intro- Tradition amine the major philosophers of duction to metaphysics, focusing ancient Greece and Rome with on the transcendental aspects of This is an introductory course to special emphasis on their meta- being. Prerequisite: PHIL 1310, philosophy in the Catholic tra- physics, view of the human per- PHIL 1310S dition which provides a general son and human knowledge, eth- philosophical perspective on the ics, and the nature and existence PHIL 3325 following diverse philosophical of God. This course examines Modern Philosophy topics: the nature of reality, the- the influence of these thinkers on ory of knowledge, the existence later philosophers and on Chris- Students examine the central and nature of God, the idea of tian theology. Prerequisite: PHIL European philosophers from the beauty, personal and social eth- 1310, PHIL 1310S 16th through the early 19th cen- ics, freedom, and personal iden- turies with emphasis on their tity. The course also gives spe- PHIL 2323 theories of knowledge and the cial attention to the relationship Medieval Philosophy justification of belief. Students between reason and faith and to explore continental rationalists the relevance of philosophy in Students examine major West- and British empiricists, with at- theological studies. This course ern philosophical thinkers from tention to some influential meta- is a prerequisite to further stud- the fifth through the fourteenth physical and ethical positions of ies in the philosophy concentra- centuries. Students explore neo- particular relevance to Christian tion of the Pastoral Ministry program.

48 |COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Course Descriptions theology. Prerequisite: PHIL 1310, cal principles, given that knowl- Prerequisite: PHIL 1310, PHIL PHIL 1310S, PHIL 2323, PHIL edge is always “of someone” 1310S, PHIL 3384, PHIL 3384S 2323S and “of something.” Prerequisite: PHIL 1310, PHIL 1310S, PHIL PHIL 3327 2342,PHIL 2342S Spanish (SPAN) Contemporary Philosophy SPAN 0300 PHIL 4363 Language Lab Students explore major schools Natural Theology of twentieth century philosophy, This is a lab where students uti- such as existentialism, Marx- Natural Theology (or Theod- lize a comprehensive and incre- ism, logical positivism, process icy) is that part of philosophy in mental, individualized language philosophy, phenomenology, which students explore God and instruction program. Students and structuralism. Students will the attributes of God in the light progress from one level to the examine and critique enduring of reason. Students examine the next based on mastery of skills and influential themes. Prerequi- existence of God by way of cos- in listening, speaking, reading, site: PHIL 3325, PHIL 3325S mological and ontological argu- and writing. Co-Requisite: SPAN ments. It considers some classical course. PHIL 3351 demonstrations of the existence Philosophical Anthropology of God with a special emphasis SPAN 1310 on the five ways of St. Thomas Spanish I This course delves into what it Aquinas. Students end by exam- means to be human according ining God’s essence and divine This is an introductory course in to several philosophical theo- operations. Prerequisite: PHIL Spanish for nonnative speakers ries. Topics discussed include 1310, PHIL 1310S, PHIL 2342, who have little or no background personal identity, consciousness, PHIL 2342S, PHIL 3384, PHIL in the second language. Students emotions, death, immortality, 3384S, PHIL 3351, PHIL 3351S, will focus on the elements of freedom, determinism, and cy- PHIL 4386S, THEO 4386 grammar and pronunciation, the bernetics. Prerequisite: PHIL 1310, building blocks of the language. PHIL 1310S, PHIL 2342, PHIL PHIL 4386 Specifically, this course will in- 2342S Philosophical Ethics clude present tense conjugations This course introduces the stu- of regular –ar-verbs, the Span- PHIL 3384 dent to the nature of the moral act ish alphabet, subject pronouns, Epistemology and of moral knowledge. It stud- gender, commands, describing ies current major ethical theories people and things with noun-ad- This course examines knowl- and assesses their strengths and jective agreement of number and edge from the realist perspective weaknesses. Particular attention gender, possessive adjectives, which shows that the notion of is given to the ethics of St. Thom- and negation. Phonetic content being, without which nothing as Aquinas and its relevance for for both languages includes ac- can be known, is the principle making decisions on contempo- tivities that will enable students of all knowledge. This course ex- rary issues. Among the topics to practice and improve pronun- amines knowledge in the light of studied are conscience, rights, ciation by listening to differen- metaphysical and anthropologi- virtue, natural law, and justice. tiation exercises; by repeating

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS | 49 Course Descriptions sounds, words, and sentences; SPAN 2136 biliterate graduation require- and by reading targeted texts. Academic Language Studies - ment (equivalent to TOEFL in Grammar, Reading & Writing Spanish). Students will also con- SPAN 1311 tinue to develop their academic Spanish II This course is given only in reading, writing, speaking, and Spanish and is identical to ENGL listening skills. The course will This is the second course in the 2136. present the plural regular past Spanish series for nonnative tense conjugations, common ir- speakers. In this course, students SPAN 2312 regular past tense verbs, person- will begin to study formal lan- Spanish III al and impersonal direct object guage skills in order to be suc- pronouns, negative statements cessful in college-level courses. This is the third course in the and questions, prepositions por Basic writing techniques will be Spanish series for nonnative and para, and the imperfect introduced. The course will re- speakers. Students will continue tense. inforce Spanish I concepts and to study formal reading, writing, continue with numbers 1–1,000; speaking, and listening skills in present tense conjugations of reg- order to successfully take cours- SPAN 2314 ular –er- and –ir-verbs; question es taught in their second lan- Spanish V formation; telling time; informal guage by their junior year and future expressions; select verbs to demonstrate the bilingual/bi- In this course, students con- that allow an infinitive; demon- literate graduation requirement tinue to study formal reading strative adjectives; irregular verb (equivalent to TOEFL in Span- skills in order to be successful conjugations for hacer, salir, and ish). Students will build on pre- on the TOEFL in English and in jugar with related patterns; im- vious studies and continue with college-level courses in English personal direct object pronouns; present tense irregular verbs, re- and Spanish. Academic reading, and location or origin verbs. flexives, expressions to describe writing, speaking, and listen- states with estar and tener, ining skills will be emphasized. SPAN 1350 direct object pronouns, present Students will continue to build Composition progressive, comparisons, singu- on previous coursework and lar regular past tense, personal go on to introduce the past per- This course is given only in direct object, and verbs of ability, fect, adverbs, polite commands, Spanish and is identical to ENGL obligation, duty, and plans. the present subjunctive of regu- 1350. lar verbs, indefinite future and SPAN 2313 present subjunctive of irregular SPAN 2134 Spanish IV verbs, the imperfect progressive, Academic Language Studies – making requests using indirect Listening, Speaking, Pronun- In this course, students will im- object pronouns with commands ciation prove their formal reading and and the present subjunctive, and writing skills in order to be bet- narration of past events by prop- This course is given only in ter prepared to take college-level erly employing the subtle differ- Spanish and is identical to ENGL courses in their second language ences of the preterit, imperfect, 2134. and to demonstrate the bilingual/ and present perfect tenses.

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SPAN 2316 meets in the Summer session. Its mar, delivery and language use, Spanish VI purpose is to immerse students and cultural relevance. Student in their second language in order must be able to write and speak This is the most advanced ac- to develop the speaking, listen- Spanish at an intermediate level ademic-year course in the lan- ing, reading, and writing skills to register for this course. Prereq- guage series. All prior language that will be required in order to uisites: SPAN 1311, SPAN 1312. courses will be a prerequisite for be ready to take bilingual classes this course in which students by the start of the junior year and SPAN 3342 will be studying skills at TOEFL to demonstrate the bilingual/bi- Pastoral Spanish II (or Spanish equivalent) levels literate graduation requirement. of writing, reading, listening, This course is designed to speaking, and understanding SPAN 3143 strengthen Spanish conversa- grammar in context. The focus Advanced Language Studies - tional and presentation skills for of instruction will be on the aca- Listening, Speaking, Pronun- ministry. Students will improve demic aspects of language. This ciation listening and speaking skills course will further focus on de- through ministerial immersion monstrative pronouns; por and This course will be given only in experiences and simulations. para to express price, benefi- Spanish and is identical to ENGL The course will focus on expand- ciary, and purpose; using indi- 3143. ing vocabulary for pastoral lead- rect and direct object pronouns ership, counseling, sacramental together; broader development preparation, and relationship of application of the subjunctive SPAN 3145 building. Students must be able mood with formal and informal Advanced Language Studies - to write and speak Spanish at a conjugations; selecting indicative Grammar, Reading & Writing high intermediate or advanced or subjunctive verbs according level to register for this course. to intent; the conditional tense; This course will be given only in Prerequisite: SPAN 4370 the formal future tense; and the Spanish and is identical to ENGL past subjunctive in hypothetical 3145. SPAN 3352 clauses. Research and Rhetoric

SPAN 2361 SPAN 3340 This course will be given only in Literature I Pastoral Spanish I Spanish and is identical to ENGL 3352. This course will be given only in This course is designed to Spanish and is identical to ENGL strengthen Spanish fluency and SPAN 3363 2361. writing skills for ministry. Stu- Literature II dents will practice a variety of SPAN 2421 writing techniques in Spanish This course will be given only in Spanish Intensive Lab II for presentation purposes, e.g., Spanish and is identical to ENGL sermons, catechetical lessons, 3363. This is the second nine-week, and prayer services. The course all-day intensive laboratory that will focus on improving gram-

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SPAN 4280 THEO 1341 THEO 2332 Introduction to Literature in a Introduction to Liturgy Catholic Biblical Interpretation: Second Language New Testament Students are introduced to the This course will be given only in theology and practice of the litur- This course will survey the New Spanish and is identical to ENGL gy in Christian life. Students be- Testament, including the Synop- 4280. come familiar with the historical tic Gospels, the Acts of the Apos- and theological foundations of tles, Johannine literature, Pauline Speech (SPCH) Catholic liturgy and the theolog- literature, Letter to the Hebrews, ical meaning of liturgical actions, and the “catholic epistles.” Stu- SPCH 4370 gestures, rituals, and symbols in dents will be familiarized with Proclamation of the Word the Mass. Students explore key the application of key exegetical liturgical documents, including and hermeneutical methods and This intensive seminar will intro- Sacrosanctum Concilium, the theories and undertake critical duce basic theory and principles General Instruction of the Ro- assessments of them. The theo- for public speaking. Students will man Missal, the Catechism of logical-historical meaning of the practice communication skills, the Catholic Church, and other New Testament will be stressed. develop effective techniques for important works. Prerequisite: THEO 1320, THEO public proclamation of Sacred 1320S Scripture through practicing THEO 2320 clear enunciation, learning vo- Catholic Biblical Interpretation: THEO 2382 cal exercises, and interpreting Old Testament Sacramental Theology: The texts through tone and cadence. Faith Celebrated This course offers a survey of the Theology (THEO) history, literature, and theology This course deepens the students’ of the Old Testament, the He- theological understanding of the THEO 1320 brew Scriptures, with emphasis seven sacraments of the Catholic Introduction to Theology and on interpretation and method- Church, particularly of Christian Biblical Studies ological approaches (i.e., histori- Initiation. The students examine cal, literary and social criticism). the historical and scriptural ori- This course introduces the dis- Students are introduced to liter- gins of each sacrament and how cipline of theology, including ary analysis of various OT texts sacramental and cultural sym- its methods, sources and prac- after acquiring a knowledge of bols mediate theological mean- tice. It also presents the relation- their historical contexts. Students ing. ship of theology to evangeliza- also learn practical tools for in- tion, catechesis, dogma, and the terpretation such as scholarly re- THEO 3380 Church’s Magisterium. Special sources for exegesis. Prerequisite: Theology of the Creed: The emphasis is given to the Catholic THEO 1320, THEO 1320S Faith Professed understanding of divine revelation and to the interpretation of This course introduces students Scripture. to theology through an in-depth study of the Creed. It exam-

52 |COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Course Descriptions ines tenets of Catholic doctrinal faith and culture. Students will THEO 4320 statements in light of Scripture study the documents of Vati- Evangelization and the Writ- and the living Tradition of the can II and more recent Church ings of St. Paul Church. The course provides an statements on this relationship. overview of the theological con- Examples from the work of His- This course will build on stu- cepts inherent in the Creed, such panic theologians will illustrate dents’ knowledge of New Testa- as: Divine Revelation, The Trin- how faith is transmitted and ex- ment literature to provide an in- ity, Human Nature and Destiny, pressed through cultural expres- depth study of Pauline literature Original Sin; the Incarnation, sions and popular religious de- and theology. The course will Salvation through Jesus Christ, votions. explore the life, teachings, and the Holy Spirit, and the Church. significance of St. Paul, through THEO 3381 THEO 3385 which the students will be ex- Jesus Christ: God and Man Moral Theology: The Faith posed to the social and cultural Lived context of St. Paul’s ministry of Students explore Trinitarian evangelization. The students theology and Christology. The This course introduces the theo- will better understand the rel- course presupposes a broad cat- logical foundations of the Catho- evance of Pauline theology for echetical understanding of the lic moral tradition. Students will evangelization in today’s cultur- Catholic faith and presents the apply the principles of moral ally diverse Church and society. major themes of Trinitarian the- theology to personal and social Prerequisite: THEO 1320, THEO ology and Christology in the issues. Particular attention will 1320S, THEO 2332, THEO 2332S Catholic theological tradition be given to the Church’s social while drawing upon the stu- teaching. Specific social issues THEO 4348 dent’s prior knowledge, especial- will vary, but will generally fo- Theology of the Body ly philosophy. Major themes are cus on contemporary issues in drawn from Scriptural founda- U.S. Catholicism, e.g., abortion, This course will apply John Paul tions, the Patristic age including stem cell research, marriage, and II’s Theology of the Body in an the Trinitarian and Christologi- immigration. Prerequisite: THEO investigation of the meaning and cal controversies, and the Scho- 1320, THEO 1320S structure of the human person as lastic formulations. This course made in the image of God. The encourages the integration of THEO 4319 course looks at the person’s rela- knowledge and critical-thinking Independent Study tionship to the cosmos, to histo- skills. Prerequisite: THEO 1320, ry, and to the liturgy, all arising THEO 1320S, THEO 3380, THEO Independent reading, research, from its archetype in Trinitarian 3380S or instructor’s permission. discussion, and/or writing under Communion. With this commu- the direction of a faculty mem- nion as its source, the course will THEO 3383 ber. May be repeated for credit, also study such issues as the Eu- Faith and Culture but not more than 6 semester charistic and nuptial structure of credit hours of independent the cosmos and of the anthropo- This course is an introductory study, regardless of discipline, logical order. It will also explore study of the Church’s teachings will apply to a bachelor’s degree. the meaning of the Eucharistic on interrelationship between Other credit options are available by Liturgy and integrate the major advisement

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS | 53 Course Descriptions elements of Trinitarian theology, THEO 4385 ing, particularly the Second Vati- Christology/ Soteriology, Ecclesi- Catholic Spiritual Traditions: can Council’s Lumen Gentium. ology, Mariology, and Eschatol- The Faith Prayed The major themes will include ogy into a seamless whole. Pre- faith and culture, ecumenics and requisite: THEO 3381 Jesus Christ: This course provides an exposure inter-religious dialogue. This God and Man or permission of the to the rich, multicultural spiri- course draws from the students’ Academic Dean. tual traditions of Catholicism. prior knowledge, especially phi- The primary goal is to introduce losophy and history. It serves as students to various examples of an opportunity for the students THEO 4376 spirituality and modes of prayer to integrate their knowledge and Evangelization and the Eucha- throughout the Church’s history. to demonstrate critical think- rist These include various spirituali- ing skills at a mature level. This ties of religious orders such as the course is appropriate for upper- This course will review the the- Benedictines, the Franciscans, division students in the Philoso- ology and Eucharistic Presence and the Carmelites. The course phy, Catechetics or Leadership and the various Catholic norms will also review the works of St. concentration. Prerequisite: THEO for prayer and liturgies outside of Ignatius of Loyola, St. John of the 3381, THEO 3381S, THEO 3385, Mass such as Eucharistic Exposi- Cross and St. Teresa of Avila, St. THEO 3385S tion, Adoration, and Benediction; Francis de Sales, and other more Communion services outside of contemporary authors. Mass; Eucharistic processions; and other elements of devotion, THEO 4387 spirituality, and practice related Ecclesiology to the Holy Eucharist, especially within Hispanic communities. This course is an introduction The course will connect the im- to a Catholic understanding of portance of Eucharist in evange- the Church. It presents the major lization efforts, especially of His- themes of ecclesiology, including panic Catholics who have left the the development of the Church’s Church. Prerequisite: THEO 1320, doctrine on the Church from THEO 1320S, THEO 2382, THEO Scripture, Patristics, Scholasti- 2382S cism, and contemporary teach-

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UIW Course Numbers / MACC Course Numbers

Major Requirements for a B.A. with a major in Pastoral Ministry PMIN Course BAPM UIW MACC PMIN 1310 Philosophy in the Catholic Tradition PHIL 1310 PMIN 1320 Introduction to Theology and Biblical Studies THEO 1320 PMIN 1341 Introduction to Liturgy THEO 1341 PMIN 2320 Catholic Bible Interpretation - Old Testament THEO 2320 PMIN 2321 Ancient Philosophy PHIL 2321 PMIN 2332 Catholic Bible Interpretation - New Testament THEO 2332 PMIN 2351 History of the Catholic Church PSTR 2351 PMIN 3380 Theology of the Creed: The Faith Professed THEO 3380 PMIN 3381 Jesus Christ: God and Man THEO 3381 PMIN 3382 Sacramental Theology: The Faith Celebrated THEO 2382 PMIN 3385 Moral Theology: The Faith Lived THEO 3385 PMIN 4385 Catholic Spiritual Traditions: The Faith Prayed THEO 4385 PMIN 4387 Ecclesiology (summative assessment course) THEO 4387

Concentration in Philosophy (39 Hours) PMIN Course BAPM UIW MACC PMIN 1311 Classical Logic PHIL 1311 PMIN 2323 Medieval Philosophy PHIL 2323 PMIN 2342 Philosophy of Nature and Being PHIL 2342 PMIN 3325 Modern Philosophy PHIL 3325 PMIN 3327 Contemporary Philosophy PHIL 3327 PMIN 3351 Philosophical Anthropology PHIL 3351 PMIN 3384 Epistemology PHIL 3384 PMIN 4363 National Theology PHIL 4363 PMIN 4386 Philosophical Ethics PHIL 4386

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UIW Course Numbers / MACC Course Numbers

Electives PMIN Course BAPM UIW MACC PMIN 1325 1325 Ecclesiastical Latin I LATN 1325 PMIN 2325 Liturgical and Sacred Music PSTR 2325 PMIN 2335 Sacred Art and Architecture PHIL 2335 PMIN 3340 Pastoral Spanish I SPAN 3340 PMIN 3341 Pastoral Spanish II SPAN 3341

Concentration in Cahtolic Leadership (39 Hours) UIW Course MACC PMIN 1372 Cross-Cultural Competencies for Pastoral Ministry PSTR 1372 PMIN 2322 Faith Development and Catechesis in Multicultural Context PSTR 2322 PMIN 2373 Hispanic Ministry in the 21st Century PSTR 2373 PMIN 3330 Canon Law for Ministry in Multicultural Communities PSTR 3330 PMIN 3374 Stewardship and Financial Managment for Catholic Leaders PSTR 3374 PMIN 4378 Ethics and Accountability for Catholic Leaders PSTR 4378

Concentration in Catechetics (39 Hours) UIW Course MACC PMIN 1350 Foundations of Evangelization Catechesis PSTR 1350 PMIN 2352 Catechetical Content, Methods, and Curriculum PSTR 2352 PMIN 2354 Baptismal Catechumenate (RCIA) and Catholic Formation PSTR 2354 PMIN 3356 Family, Culture, and Catechesis PSTR 3356 PMIN 3358 Youth and Young Adult Ministry PSTR 3358

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The Mexican American Catholic ment of a minimum of 30 hours Undergraduate College offers two graduate proof graduate-level coursework be- grams: a Master of Arts in Pas- yond the student’s undergradu- Prerequisites toral Ministry (MAMP) and a ate career for the degree. Students who are not graduates Graduate Certificate in Pastoral of the MACC BAPM program Ministry (EGMP). Graduate Certificate in and whose academic history Pastoral Ministry does not include the following 9 Master of Arts in Pas- hours of coursework must complete this undergraduate course- toral Ministry Program Students wishing to advance work in preparation for graduate Descriptions their level of knowledge through studies and in accordance with courses in the MAPM program the recommendation of the Dean The MAPM program consists of without pursuing a degree may of Students. a minimum of 36 hours of grad- pursue a certificate. These in- uate-level courses, including 24 dividuals must gain graduate Requirements: Six (6) hours of hours of core course require- admission. Students may take Catholic Theology, at least 2 ments and at least 12 hours of courses for credit but are not re- hours of which must be in Bib- concentration courses. Addition- quired to meet the other MAPM lical Studies; 3 hours of Philoso- al requirements include a com- degree requirements, such as phy. prehensive exam, an internship, comprehensive examinations, and second language proficiency internships, and specifically pre- (English or Spanish). The pro- scribed courses. The certificate Core Curriculum gram requirements, which are requires a minimum of 18 hours outlined below, vary according of graduate-level coursework, The 24-hour core curriculum, to the program and concentra- which must include a minimum which is the center of the gradu- tion chosen by the student. of 12 hours of core coursework, ate program in Pastoral Minis- but the remaining hours taken try at MACC, is foundational for Individuals who have received a may be any combination of the Pastoral Ministry. It provides the BAPM from the Mexican Ameri- courses offered in the MAPM student with a graduate-level un- can Catholic College and are ad- curriculum. derstanding of the foundations mitted to the MAPM program of Catholic Theology. have a reduced credit require- Program Requirements Requirements:

Students in the master’s program THEO 6301 are eligible to receive a Master of The Trinity and Jesus Christ Arts in Pastoral Ministry degree, and students in the certificate THEO 6302 program are eligible to receive a Ecclesiology and Eschatology Graduate Certificate in Pastoral Ministry upon successful com- THEO 6310 pletion of the following program Old Testament (OT) Studies requirements. Survey

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THEO 6311 Concentrations PSTR 7256 New Testament (NT) Studies Family, Culture, and Catechesis Survey Students in the graduate program must select an area of concentra- PSTR 7258 THEO 6320 tion. Students must complete 12 Youth and Young Adult Church History hours of graduate coursework Ministry in the selected area of concen- THEO 6330 tration. Areas of concentration PSTR 7350 Moral Theology include Catechetics, Catholic Foundations of Evangelization Sacramental and Liturgical Leadership, and Marriage, Fam- and Catechesis Theology ily, and Youth Ministry. PSTR 7352 THEO 7331 Catechetics. This concentration Catechetical Content, Methods, Anthropology of Person and prepares catechetical leaders to and Curriculum Culture* oversee diocesan, parish, and school-based programs for evan- Catholic Leadership. This con- * THEO 7331 is replaced with gelizing and educating adults, centration is for those seeking to THEO 7334 in the Marriage, teens, children, and families in serve the Church in key leader- Family, and Youth Ministry con- the Catholic faith. Grounded in ship positions in diocesan offices, centration the pedagogical models of fam- in Catholic schools and organiza- ily-centered and adult learning, tions, and as parish administra- the program prepares gradu- tors according to the guidelines Graduates of the MACC BAPM ates to apply theory to practice outlined in Co-Workers in the program are not required to take in complex cultural settings. The Vineyard of the Lord. Along with the following courses: courses draw from the rich ar- the theological core, the student ray of the Church’s documents will take several courses specifi- THEO 6310 on evangelization, catechesis, cally aimed at building skills for Old Testament (OT) Studies culture, and Hispanic Ministry. competent leadership. The over- Survey The overall goal is to enable the all goal is to provide the student graduate to design and imple- with an in-depth knowledge of ment a comprehensive approach the Church’s teachings and a THEO 6311 to catechesis that begins with the pastoral plan for implementing New Testament (NT) Studies family, builds on the assets of best practices for church man- Survey the community and culture be- agement, ethical pastoral care, ing served, and is centered in the and faithful leadership in today’s sacramental life of the Church. complex cultural settings. THEO 6320 Church History Requirements: Requirements:

PSTR 7254 PSTR 7262 The Baptismal Catechumenate Canon Law and Civil Law for (RCIA) and Catholic Formation Ministry

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PSTR 7270 families at all stages, including Internship Ethics and Accountability for marriage preparation, marriage Catholic Leaders and family nurturing, marriage The internship may begin after crises, and youth ministry. The 5 hours of concentration course- PSTR 7271 graduate will not be a qualified work have been completed, in- Cross Cultural Competencies for marriage and family counselor cluding at least one pastoral Pastoral Ministry but will be able to recognize studies course. Assignments when professional assistance will be agreed upon between the PSTR 7273 should be recommended. The student and academic advisor. Hispanic Ministry in the 21st program will emphasize pastoral Students will be responsible for Century considerations in Hispanic and identifying an internship posi- multicultural settings to contex- tion; however, MACC will make 4 hours of electives: tualize faithfully the heart of the every effort to assist students Church’s teachings. needing placement. The student PSTR 7272 must be under the direction of a Stewardship and Financial Man- Requirements: MACC faculty advisor and must agement for Catholic Leaders arrange for a midterm and fi- PSTR 7258 nal assessment from a full-time, THEO 7232 Youth and Young Adult qualified employee of the intern- Bioethics, Healthcare, and Cath- Ministry ship institution. The internship olic Teaching should last for one academic PSTR 7280 semester. While the internship THEO 7242 Introduction to Pastoral Care for is not a credited class, a fee for Marriage and the Family in the Family Life Ministry faculty advising and evaluation Catholic Tradition during the internship applies. PSTR 7281 Formoreinformationabout the Marriage, Family, and Youth Preparation for Christian fee, view section 8.2 Tuition, Fees, Ministry Concentration. This Marriage and Deposits. The internship re- concentration is a response to quirement cannot be satisfied by the Church’s call to defend and PSTR 7282 transfer or exam credit. strengthen marriages and pro- Pastoral Care of the Married vide integral approaches to the Couple and the Family Catholic Leadership. PSTR 8090 pastoral care of families and Supervised Practicum for Catho- youth. The program provides THEO 7232 lic Leadership is required. the student with the theological Bioethics, Healthcare, and foundation of the Church’s teach- Catholic Teaching Catechetics. PSTR 8091 Super- ings on marriage and sexuality. vised Practicum for Catechetics The student will also acquire THEO 7242 is required. practical skills needed to develop Marriage and Family in the and administer programs at the Catholic Tradition Marriage, Family, and Youth diocesan and parish levels to ad- Ministry. Two practicums are dress the needs of marriage and required: PSTR 8092 Supervised

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Practicum for Marriage, Family, Comprehensive Exam. Before Tuition, Fees, and and Youth Ministry I – Marriage the beginning of the third full Preparation, and PSTR 8093 – week of classes of the semester Deposits Supervised Practicum for Mar- prior to the desired examination riage, Family, and Youth Minis- date, the student must request an See Finance section try II – Pastoral Care of Married examination date for the compre- Couples, Youth, and Families. hensive exam. A minimum score of 80 on this exam is required for Graduate Electives completion of the graduate program. If students satisfy the course requirements but do not meet the Language Proficiency. Prior to minimum hourly requirements, graduation, the student must they must complete additional demonstrate an intermediate elective courses to meet the min- level of competence in a second imum hourly requirements. language (Spanish or English) These will be determined in con- through a MACC-administered sultation with the student’s aca- language examination. demic advisor.

Other Requirements

Grades. Grades below B– are not applicable toward the satisfactory completion of the graduate program.

Grade Point Average (GPA). A minimum 3.0 GPA is required for satisfactory completion of the graduate program (see Repeat- ed Course in section 10.7 Credit [Resident] for more information.)

Credit. No more than 25% of the coursework may be transferred from another institution and/or completed by exam credits.

Residence. The last 9 hours of coursework must be completed at MACC.

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Degree Requirements

Core Curriculum 24 hours THEO 6301 The Trinity and Jesus Christ 3 THEO 6302 Ecclesiology and Eschatology 3 THEO 6310 Old Testament (OT) Studies Survey 3 THEO 6311 New Testament (NT) Studies Survey 3 THEO 6320 Church History 3 THEO 6330 Moral Theology 3 THEO 6340 Sacramental and Liturgical Theology 3 THEO 7331/4 Anthropology of Person and Culture, or Theology of the Body (for MFYM*) 3 Total Core Curriculum 24

Concentration in Catholic Concentration in Marriage, Family, Leadership and Youth Ministry 12 hours 12 hours PSTR 7262 Canon Law and Civil Law for Ministry 2 THEO 7232 Bioethics, Healthcare, and Catholic Teaching 2 PSTR 7270 Ethics and Accountability for Catholic Leaders 2 THEO 7242 Marriage and Family in the Catholic Tradition 2 PSTR 7271 Cross-Cultural Competencies for Pastoral Ministry 2 PSTR 7258 Youth and Young Adult Ministry 2 PSTR 7273 Hispanic Ministry in the 21st Century 2 PSTR 7280 Introduction to Pastoral Care for Family Life Ministry 2 PSTR7272/THEO 7232/7242 Stewardship and Financial Mgt for 4 PSTR 7281 Preparation for Christian Marriage 2 Catholic Leaders, and/or Bioethics, Healthcare, and Catholic Teaching, PSTR 7282 Pastoral Care of the Married Couple and the Family 2 and/or Marriage and the Family in Catholic Tradition PSTR 8092 Sprvsd Practicum: MFYM I – Marriage Preparation 0 PSTR 8090 Supervised Practicum: Catholic Leadership 0 PSTR 8093 Sprvsd Practicum: MFYM II – Pastoral Care of Married 0 Total Concentration Hours 12 Couples, Youth, and Family Total Concentration Hours 12 Concentration in Catechetics 12 hours PSTR 7254 The Baptismal Catechumenate (RCIA) and Catholic 2 Formation PSTR 7256 Family, Culture, and Catechesis 2 PSTR 7258 Youth and Young Adult Ministry 2 PSTR 7350 Foundations of Evangelization and Catechesis 3 PSTR 7352 Catechetical Content, Methods, and Curriculum 3 PSTR 8091 Supervised Practicum: Catechetics 0 Total Concentration Hours 12 Total Number of Hours: 36

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Pastoral Ministry that the “Baptismal Catechume- PSTR 7258 nate is the model for all cateche- Youth and Young Adult (PSTR) sis” (GDC 59, 90–91). It will en- Ministry tail an in-depth study of the Rite PSTR 6319 of Christian Initiation of Adults This course looks at the spe- Independent Study (RCIA) while at the same time cial needs and challenges for attending to catechumenal style catechizing youth and young Independent reading, research, formation as an effective model adults, especially Hispanics who discussion, and/or writing under for comprehensive Christian for- are now the majority of Catho- the direction of a faculty mem- mation. Considerations for RCIA lics under the age of 18. Rooted ber. This course may be repeated in Hispanic and multicultural in the Church’s framework for for credit, but not more than 6 communities will be empha- a comprehensive ministry to semester credit hours of inde- sized. Prerequisite: THEO 6340 youth (“Renewing the Vision”), pendent study, regardless of dis- Sacramental and Liturgical Theol- the course introduces models cipline, will apply to a master’s ogy. and methods for age-appropriate degree. Permission in writing catechesis, leadership formation, (form available) of the instruc- PSTR 7256 and pastoral care. The course tor, the student’s advisor and the Family, Culture & Catechesis helps students evaluate vari- Dean is required before registra- ous initiatives, programs, and tion. This course will examine, from a movements for youth and young pastoral-theological perspective, adult ministry in light of the PSTR 6360 many contemporary formational Church’s teachings and guide- Selected Topics in Pastoral themes addressed in the univer- lines for integral faith formation Studies sal and national catechetical di- and vocational discernment. The rectories. These critical themes challenges and opportunities ar- These pastoral studies topics will be examined in relationship ticulated in the Church’s docu- will be offered to meet the pro- to the successful implementation ments on Hispanic Ministry help gram objectives and the major of diverse parish formational guide the student to formulate and concentration requirements. activities. Issues addressed will pastoral plans that are timely and The subject matter is determined include catechesis in Hispanic relevant to the realities of Latino by student needs and instructor and multicultural communities, youths and young adults living availability. Prerequisites are media and catechesis, contempo- in an era of great technological contingent on the subject matter. rary ideologies and social trends and social change. The course Also available as a two-hour course. influencing the Church’s mis- provides concrete strategies that sion, catechesis in a pluralistic recognize the challenges with- PSTR 7254 and religiously diverse society, out subsidizing the problems or The Baptismal Catechumenate family-based and whole com- harming the completeness and (RCIA) and Catholic Formation munity catechesis, home school- fidelity of the Gospel. ing and the role of the parish in This course will explore the preparation for the Sacraments RCIA in light of the General Di- of Infant Baptism, First Recon- rectory for Catechesis’s assertion ciliation, First Holy Communion and Marriage.

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PSTR 7262 ate ethical dilemmas for Catholic nizations. Catholic principles for Canon Law and Civil Law for leaders. The course will define stewardship will help to guide Ministry fundamental standards and con- students in developing skills This course will provide an over- textual variables that influence for strategic planning, budget- view of the current Code of Can- ethical decision making. Prereq- ing, basic financial management, on Law, a summary of its histori- uisite: THEO 6330 Moral Theol- and resource development. The cal development, and the reforms ogy. course will provide a framework of Vatican II. Specific topics may for developing policies and pro- include the following: the corpo- PSTR 7271 cedures for financial account- rate status of the parish, church Cross-Cultural Competencies ability to congregations and property, contracts and marriage, for Pastoral Ministry other stakeholders. Students will divorce, child abuse matters, also learn about diffeent cultural clergy and parish staff malprac- This course explores differenc- beliefs and norms regarding fi- tice, and confidentiality issues. es in cultural values, attitudes, nances and how to create a plan Students will analyze these legal perceptions of power, and com- for stewardship that is culturally issues in the context of multicul- munication dynamics. Students sensitive, especially in Hispanic tural settings where differences identify and evaluate the con- settings. in perceptions of authority and scious and unconscious values communication styles can create and attitudes that affect their PSTR 7273 challenges for effective pastoral ability to relate to and work with Hispanic Ministry in the 21st action. Students will learn strat- people of various cultures. This Century egies for intercultural communi- course will also help leaders de- cation and conflict resolution. velop a better understanding of This is an introduction to His- racism and how it is built by sys- panic Ministry. It provides a PSTR 7270 tems of power that give privilege sweeping overview of the cul- Ethics and Accountability for to certain cultural groups at the ture, history, and faith expres- Catholic Leaders expense of others. The course sions of Mexican Americans. uses both theoretical and expe- The course’s specific focus on the This course will teach ethical riential methods for students to Mexican American experience is principles for accountability examine how racism has affected not exclusive; rather, it provides and responsibility in all areas of them personally and how com- a comprehensive framework that ministerial leadership. These can munities can work for systemic can be used as a pattern for un- guide discernment and action change. derstanding other cultures, es- for effective leadership in Cath- pecially other Hispanic cultures. olic institutions. Students will PSTR 7272 The course deepens appreciation learn the methodology of Chris- Stewardship and Financial of the multicultural diversity tian ethical discernment and the Mgmt. for Catholic Leaders in society and guides students historical development of ethical through a process of understand- teachings in the Roman Catholic This course will teach the es- ing the opportunities, challeng- tradition. The course will also sential skills for being a good es, priorities, and complexities of focus on how secularism and steward of financial resources in Hispanic Ministry today and its diverse cultural norms can cre- Church and other nonprofit orga- future directions.

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PSTR 7280 consultations, the rite of mar- and theology of the “domestic Introduction to Pastoral Care riage, administering premarital church.” The student will also for Family Life Ministry inventories, and development of develop skills for ministering communication skills. THEO to families in difficult cases and This course is designed to pro- 6340 is a prerequisite for this creating pastoral environments vide an introduction to the course. Particular consideration that are sensitive to the needs of field of pastoral care of married will be given to Hispanic culture families. Particular consideration couples and families. The field’s in the US. will be given to Hispanic culture historical development will also in the US. be surveyed. A theology of pas- PSTR 7282 toral care will be developed in Pastoral Care of the Married PSTR 7350 light of a complete Catholic an- Couple, Family Foundations of Evangelization thropology and understanding and Catechesis of marriage and family. Students This course will analyze theo- will develop essential leadership ries and programs of marriage This class will provide an exten- skills for lay ecclesial ministry enrichment, support and healing sive survey of the Church’s evan- and the apostolate, and an un- across all stages of married life, gelical and catechetical tradition derstanding of family systems integrating contemporary re- by examining the numerous theory and group ministry mod- search with Church teaching to national and universal ecclesial els. Particular consideration will develop strategies for strength- documents. Emphasis will be be given to Hispanic culture in ening marital intimacy and given to both the National Direc- the U.S. friendship, educating couples tory for Catechesis and the Gen- in problem solving skills, and eral Directory for Catechesis. PSTR 7281 fostering marital emotional and Special attention will be paid to Preparation for Christian spiritual flourishing. The stu- considerations for Hispanic and Marriage dent will become familiar with multicultural communities. resources available for pastoral This course will study the mag- care of married couples. In addi- PSTR 7352 isterial documents on marriage tion, the course will prepare the Catechetical Content, Methods preparation, especially the Pon- student to help families to flour- and Curriculum tifical Council for the Family’s ish in all stages of life. It will fo- 1996 document, Preparation for cus on a study of the magisterial This course explores the essen- the Sacrament of Marriage. It document, Familiaris consortio tial Trinitarian Christ-centricity will evaluate various Catholic and its exhortation to families to of an adequate catechesis. It ex- marriage preparation programs form a communion of persons, amines the deposit of faith, as and evaluate them in light of this serve life, participate in the de- presented in the

64 |GRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Graduate Course Descriptions echetical pedagogical methods, PSTR 8092 Theology (THEO) practices and pastoral circum- Supervised Practicum: stances. Attention will be given MFYM I – Marriage Prepara- to cultural considerations for the tion THEO 6310 culture(s) to be evangelized and Old Testament (OT) Studies catechized. In this course, the student will Survey develop an awareness of the PSTR 8090 process of learning through su- THEO 6311 Supervised Practicum: Catholic pervision and theological reflec- New Testament (NT) Studies Leadership tion on hands-on experiences Survey in ministry. The student will be In this course, the student will required to be in a supervised THEO 6320 develop an awareness of the ministry position in which theo- Church History process of learning through su- logical reflection on the pastoral pervision and theological reflec- experiences takes place with a THEO 6301 tion on hands-on experiences ministry supervisor and peer re- The Trinity and Jesus Christ in ministry. The student will be flection groups. required to be in a supervised This course will study the devel- ministry position in which theo- PSTR 8093 opment and content of Trinitar- logical reflection on the pastoral Supervised Practicum: ian and Christological theology experiences takes place with a MFYM II – Pastoral Care of in both the Eastern and Western ministry supervisor and with Married Couples, Youth, and traditions from the Patristic age peer reflection groups. Family up until the contemporary period, drawing upon the writings PSTR 8091 In this course, the student will of Biblical, Patristic, Scholastic, Supervised Practicum: develop an awareness of the and contemporary authors. Ma- Catechetics process of learning through su- jor themes to be discussed in- pervision and theological reflec- clude those associated with the In this course, the student will tion on hands-on experiences early Trinitarian and Christolog- develop an awareness of the in ministry. The student will be ical heresies (including consub- process of learning through su- required to be in a supervised stantiation and the hypostatic pervision and theological reflec- ministry position in which theo- union), creation, Providence, the tion on hands-on experiences logical reflection on the pastoral Incarnation, atonement, the Res- in ministry. The student will be experiences takes place with a urrection, and justification and required to be in a supervised ministry supervisor and with grace. ministry position in which theo- peer reflection groups. logical reflection on the pastoral THEO 6302 experiences takes place with a Ecclesiology and Eschatology ministry supervisor and with peer reflection groups. This course will study the Church as a sign and instrument of God’s universal self-giving to humanity. It will examine the

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Church’s self-understanding as dition, students become familiar THEO 6320 it emerges from such scriptural with the magisterial documents Church History images as the People of God, the of the Catholic Church on Bibli- Body of Christ, and the Bride cal interpretation as grounded in This course will survey the histo- of Christ. It will further explore the history of patristic approach- ry of the New Testament Church the development of this self-un- es. Students also learn practical from Pentecost up to Benedict derstanding in the theological tools for interpretation such as XVI. This course will follow the tradition and as it is reflected in the Hebrew alphabet and schol- theme of crisis and renewal with various contemporary models, arly resources for exegesis. a focus on significant events for with particular focus on onto- the life and faith of the Church, logical models of Covenant and such as the early Ecumenical Communion and the mission- Councils, the relationship be- ary and evangelizing models of THEO 6311 tween Church and state, the the Church presented in recent New Testament (NT) Studies schism between East and West, documents for Hispanic Min- Survey the Protestant Reformation, the istry and in Pope John Paul II’s Council of Trent, and the first Apostolic Exhortation, Ecclesia This course studies the Judaic Vatican Council. While apostolic in America. The course will also and Hellenistic backgrounds of succession will serve as the point highlight the Church’s teachings the NT literature. Such contextu- of departure for this survey, the and guidelines for ecumenism al background allows the student course will also contextualize and interreligious dialogue. to understand more thoroughly these events from the diverse the teaching on the kingdom of perspectives of other major pro- God as presented in the Synoptic tagonists. The course will culmi- THEO 6310 Gospels. Then the course inves- nate with a careful examination Old Testament (OT) Studies tigates the Johannine writings, of the legacy of Vatican II and a Survey beginning with the presentation review of the contemporary is- of the life of Jesus as a culminat- sues and trends of the Church in This course includes a study of ing theological perspective and the U.S. While taking the cours- the presentation of Israel’s his- ending with his Revelation. Af- es in sequence is not required tory within the OT. It compares ter a brief survey of first-century (though highly recommended), this recounting of salvation his- history in Acts, the course delves students without at least some tory with modern scholarly re- into Pauline theology and the background in the developments constructions that involve ques- Catholic Epistles and their vary- of Trinitarian and Christological tions of dating and authorship. ing interpretations through the teachings of the first seven Ecu- Students are introduced to liter- history of Christianity. Students menical Councils should take ary analysis of various OT texts also learn practical tools for in- THEO 6301 The Trinity and Je- after acquiring knowledge of terpretation such as the Greek sus Christ before registering for their historical contexts. This alphabet and scholarly resources this course. combination of literary and his- for exegesis. Prerequisite: THEO torical perspectives illumines the 6310 OT Studies Survey. covenantal structure of the OT as preparation for the NT. In ad-

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THEO 6330 journey toward holiness. The teaching. The course will also Moral Theology course will study the meaning evaluate other ethics models and structure of the liturgy and used in today’s diverse society. This course will begin with a the Sacraments in Catholic life The Catholic vision will be based study of the development of mor- through a survey of various the- on an adequate anthropology re- al thought starting with Scrip- ologies of liturgy and the Sacra- flecting sacredness of life in all of ture. It will continue through the ments. Major themes to be ad- its stages. Issues to be discussed Patristic and Scholastic periods dressed include justification and include reproductive technolo- to focus on the Church’s coun- grace, the liturgy as the work gies, embryo transfer, abortion, tercultural teachings in the mod- of the Holy Trinity, the liturgi- medical treatment decisions in ern age. Particular focus will be cal year, and the seven sacra- the face of death, palliative care, put on the impact of philosophi- ments. The student will have a death and euthanasia, cloning, cal schools and traditions, and firm understanding of the recent and stem cell research. The ap- their effects on theological and teachings and guidelines of the proach will include close atten- popular treatment of moral- Church on the enculturation of tion to cultural dynamics and ity. The course will focus on the the liturgy and the role of popu- pastoral considerations in min- Church’s view of the human per- lar religiosity in evangelization, istry and care of patients from son as moral agent who is made catechesis, and the celebration of Hispanic and other culturally di- for greatness. The temporal pro- the liturgy and sacraments, es- verse communities. Prerequisite: gression and anthropological fo- pecially in Hispanic settings. THEO 6330 Moral Theology. cus will provide the foundation for a discussion of the challeng- THEO 7242 ing contemporary situation and THEO 6360 Marriage and the Family in the the increasing reality of relativ- Special Topics in Theology Catholic Tradition ism and secularity. The course will provide students with a These topics in theology will be This course presents a systemat- new synthesis of moral thought offered to meet the program ob- ic investigation into the meaning emphasizing the need to restore jectives and the major and con- of marriage and family through an understanding of freedom for centration requirements. The a study of authoritative authors, excellence in all aspects of so- subject matter is determined especially relevant magisterial cial and personal development by student needs and instruc- documents. The course begins rather than a morality based on tor availability. Prerequisites are with an examination the main el- freedom of indifference. contingent on subject matter. ements needed for an elaboration Also available as a two-hour course. of nuptial sacramental theology. THEO 6340 Next, the history of the doctrine Sacramental and Liturgical THEO 7232 of marriage, its sacramentality, Theology Bioethics, Healthcare, and and marriage will be studied in Catholic Teaching relation to this nuptial sacramen- This course will provide an in- tal theology through readings tegrated understanding of the This course investigates contem- taken from Tertullian, St. Augus- liturgy and the Sacraments for porary bioethical and healthcare tine, St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Bo- the Christian life in terms of a issues in the context of Catholic naventure, the Council of Trent,

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Vatican II, and the writings of tic anthropology that can guide the meaning of the Eucharistic Leo XIII, Pius XI, and John Paul the pastoral application of the Liturgy and integrate the major II. Finally, the maturation of this Church’s teachings in a cultur- elements of Trinitarian theology, theology in the context of mar- ally diverse society, especially in Christology/Soteriology, Eccle- riage and its fulfillment in fam- Hispanic communities. siology, Mariology, and Escha- ily life will be explored in light of tology into a seamless whole. the theology of gift presented in THEO 7334 Prerequisite(s): This course should the Second Vatican Council and Theology of the Body be taken after satisfactory comple- developed by John Paul II. John tion of 12 hours of core courses of Paul II’s articulation of the practi- This course will apply John Paul the Graduate Pastoral Ministry Pro- cal implications of this theology II’s Theology of the Body in an gram or permission of the Academic ll be emphasized. investigation of the meaning and Dean. structure of the human person as THEO 7331 made in the image of God. The Anthropology of Person and course looks at the person’s rela- Culture tionship to the cosmos, to history, and to the liturgy, all arising This course will look at the inti- from its archetype in Trinitarian mate connection between faith Communion. With this commu- and culture. Firmly rooted in the nion as its source, the course will Church’s view of the meaning also study such issues as the Eu- and significance of the human charistic and nuptial structure of person, the course will explore the cosmos and of the anthropo- the meaning of culture and its logical order. It will also explore role in mediating faith and human fulfillment. It will begin with a study of the human person, reflecting on the basic “questions that pervade human life” (Fides et ratio, 1). It will build upon this anthropology to look at the manner in which family, community, Church, and larger society com- prise essential aspects for faith and human flourishing. Finally, it will investigate culture’s role in shaping communal and personal identity, making use of contemporary theorists in the light of Scripture and the Church’s teachings. The overarching goal of the course is to provide the student with a firm grasp of an authen-

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