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2014-2015

MEXICAN AMERICAN CATHOLIC COLLEGE

Academic Catalog

2014 – 2015 Edition Volume 6 • Number 1 • August 2014

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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, curricular 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 conve- nience 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. 2014-2015 Academic Calendar

Fall 2014 Monday, August 11, 2014 Placement Testing Wednesday, August 13, 2014 New Student Orientation Monday, August 18, 2014 First Class Day - Late Registration Opens Friday, August 22, 2014 Late Registration and Refund Period End Friday, August 22, 2014 Convocation Mass (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM) Thursday, August 28, 2014 Census Data Deadline Friday, August 29, 2014 Census Day Monday, September 01, 2014 Labor Day | No Classes October 10, 2014 Last Day to Submit FA14 Admission Information Tuesday, October 14, 2014 MidTerm Grade Deadline Wednesday , October 15, 2014 MidTerm Grades Available Online Thursday, October 16-17, 2014 Fall Break | No Classes Monday, October 20, 2014 Regular Classes Resume Friday, October 31, 2014 All Saint’s Day, Observed - MACC Closed, No Classes Thursday, November 20, 2014 “W” Deadline - Last day to drop and receive a W. Friday, November 21, 2014 Student Course Evaluation Period Begins Wednesday, November 26, 2014 Thanksgiving Recess | No Classes Thursday, November 27-28, 2014 Thanksgiving Recess | No Classes, MACC Closed Sunday, November 30, 2014 Student Course Evaluation Period Ends Monday, December 01-05, 2014 Final Exam Week Tuesday, December 09, 2014 Final Grade Deadline Wednesday, December 10, 2014 Final Grades Available Online Wednesday, December 17, 2014 Christmas & New Year Break | No Classes

Spring 2015 Monday, January 05, 2015 Regular Business Hours Resume Wednesday, January 07, 2015 Placement Testing Friday, January 09, 2015 New Student Orientation Monday, January 12, 2015 First Class Day - Late Registration Opens Friday, January 16, 2015 Late Registration and Refund Period Ends Monday, January 19, 2015 Martin Luther King, Jr Holiday | No Classes Thursday, January 22, 2015 Census Data Deadline Friday, January 23, 2015 Census Day Tuesday, February 17, 2015 Deadline to apply for Spring 2015 graduation Wednesday, February 18, 2015 Ash Wednesday (Mass in OLG Chapel at 11:15 a.m.) Friday, February 20, 2015 Early Alert Grade Deadline Thursday, February 26, 2015 Course Listing Available Tuesday, March 10, 2015 MidTerm Grade Deadline

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Spring 2015 cont. Monday, March 09-13, 2015 Spring Break Monday, March 16, 2015 Classes resume Monday, March 16, 2015 Registration Advisement Opens Thursday, April 02, 2015 Holy Thursday | MACC closes at noon Friday, April 03-06, 2015 Good Friday & Easter Break | No Classes Tuesday, April 07, 2015 Classes resume Thursday, April 23, 2015 “W” Deadline Friday, April 24, 2015 Fiesta Battle of Flowers | MACC Closes at noon Sunday, May 03, 2015 Student Course Evaluation Period Ends Monday, May 04-08, 2015 Final Exam Week Saturday, May 9, 2015 Graduation Mass Tuesday, May 12, 2015 Final Grade Deadline Wednesday, May 13, 2015 Final Grades Available Online

Summer 2015 Monday, May 25, 215 Memorial Day | No Classes, MACC Closed Monday, May 26, 2015 Su14 Placement Testing Wednesday, May 27, 2015 New Su15 Student Orientation Monday, June 01, 2015 First Class Day Thursday, June 04, 2015 Census Data Deadline Friday, June 05, 2015 Census Day Tuesday, June 30, 2015 MidTerm Grade Deadline Wednesday, July 01, 2015 MidTerm Grades Available Online Friday, July 03, 2015 Independence Day | No Classes Thursday, July 16, 2015 “W” Deadline Monday, July 27-31, 2015 Student Course Evaluation Period Monday, August 03-07, 2015 Final Exam Week Tuesday, August 11, 2015 Final Grade Deadline Wednesday, August 12, 2015 Final Grades Available Online

ACADEMIC CALENDAR | 7 Table of Contents

Finance 28 About MACC 9

Payment Policies 28 The Logo 9 Tuition, Fees, and Deposits 29 The Seal 9 Refund Policies 30 Our Mission 10 Scholarship and Our Catholic Identity 10 Tuition Assistance 31 Our History 11

Regional Accreditation 12 Academic Policies 31 Collaboration 12 Student Rights 31 Membership 12 Veteran Benefits 31 Related Institutions 13 Academic Advising 31 Academic Integrity 32 Campus Life 15 Academic Standing 32 Attendance 32 Student Conduct 15 Classification of Students 33 Dining Services 15 Credit (Transfer) 34 Disability Services 15 Degree Plans 35 Health Services 15 Enrollment Status 35 Housing 15 Grades 36 International Student Services 15 Grade Disputes 36 Libraries 16 Grade Point Average 37 Honors for Graduation 37

Maximum Course Load 37 Degree Programs in Pastoral Ministry 18 Paper Style Guide 38

Semesters and Sessions 38 Undergraduate Programs 18 Transcripts and Grade Reports 38 Core Curriculum 19 The MACC Community 39 Study Concentrations 22 Pre-Theology Programs 23 Board of Trustees 39 Other Requirements 24

Credits 24 Course Descriptions 40 English as a Second Language 25 Instruction Levels 25

Registration 25 Collaborative Program 27

8 | TABLE OF CONTENTS 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-

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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 • Southeast Pastoral Institute sas, and is now working towards or universities may or may not (SEPI) regional accreditation. MACC is accept this work in transfer, even also approved by the Veteran’s if it appears on their transcript. • Instituto Fe y Vida Administration to train veterans This decision is made by the in- and other eligible persons. stitution subsequently consider- Membership ing the possibility of accepting MACC is in close partnership such credits. with the University of the Incar- • The Association of Catho- nate Word, the Oblate School of lic Colleges and Universities Theology, Assumption Semi- Collaboration (ACCU) nary, and other institutions of higher education and ministry MACC collaborates closely with • The National Catholic Coun- formation. MACC also serves other institutions and is a mem- cil on Hispanic Ministry (NC- the Archdiocese of San Antonio ber of several professional as- CHM) by offering courses for their Dea- sociations, including the follow- conate Formation Program, and ing: • La RED – A National Net- MACC’s mobile faculty teach • The Catholic Archdiocese of work for Latino Youth and in workshops and conferences San Antonio Young Adult Ministry throughout the country and in international settings. • The Texas Catholic Confer- • National Federation for ence (TCC) Catholic Youth Ministry (NF- CYM) • The USCCB’s Secretariat of Regional Accreditation Cultural Diversity in the • The National Catholic As- Church sociation of Diocesan Direc- MACC is not accredited. The tors for Hispanic Ministry Board, staff, and faculty are com- • Assumption Seminary (NCADDHM) mitted to meeting all accreditation standards. While MACC • University of the Incarnate • Federation of Pastoral Insti- works to achieve regional accred- Word tutes (FIP) itation, it has signed articulation agreements with regionally ac- • Mundelein Seminary (St. • National Leadership Round- credited institutions. The accred- Mary of the Lake University) table on Church Management itation of these institutions does (NLRCM) not extend to or include MACC • St. Meinrad’s Seminary

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Related Institutions

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

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

14 | ABOUT MACC Campus Life

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

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

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

CAMPUS LIFE | 17 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 Mas- ter 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 lectual, and pastoral dimensions. The B.A. degree program specifically in theology for ministry. addresses the intellectual dimension of lay ministers and those study- 3. To fulfill the philosophy re- ing for ordination whose first language is Spanish and for domestic stu- quirements of the USCCB for dents who need to learn Spanish for ministry. Students must complete seminarians at the college 121 semester hours of college level courses and can choose the following (and pre-theology levels) concentrations: Philosophy, Catholic Leadership, or Catechetics. 4. To ensure language proficiency for ministry in a bilingual A Bilingual Program (English & Spanish) pastoral setting, and for graduate The 5th edition of the Program of Priestly Formation recognizes the studies in English. growing pluralism in Church and society in the United States and rec- 5. To equip students with the ommends “the study of the Spanish language and Hispanic cultures as leadership skills and inter- well as other pastorally appropriate languages and cultures.” (PPF 182) cultural competencies needed for effective pastoral min- MACC is committed to advance the Church’s guidelines for language istry in today’s multicultural, and intercultural competencies in the formation of leaders for service in dioceses, parishes, and insti- Hispanic and other culturally diverse communities. tutions. Undergraduate Programs The curriculum is offered as part of a wholistic program that inte- The Mexican American Catholic College offers one undergraduate de- grates the four pillars of ministry gree: a Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Ministry (BAPM) and one Pre-Theol- formation for lay ecclesial minis- ogy certificate. The Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Ministry program may ters and candidates for ordina- be completed in any of three areas of concentration: Philosophy, Cat- tion – the human, spiritual, intel- echetics, or Catholic Leadership.

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Bachelor of Arts in a collaborative learning arrange- tinue toward their mastery of the ment with the University of Incar- language. Pastoral Ministry nate Word (UIW) to provide stu- All students will be required to dents with affordable access to an take two composition courses Coursework. The BAPM pro- array of general education cours- for second language learners at grams consist of a minimum of es. The UIW core curriculum MACC as part of their required 121 hours of undergraduate-level meets most of the MACC require- General Education curriculum. coursework, including 43 hours ments. Therefore, students are in the general education curricu- advised to first consider UIW, but Students will additionally choose lum; the specified 39 hours of the they can also enroll in courses, ap- 9 hours of elective courses from foundational core courses in phi- proved by the Academic Dean, at any of the following areas of study: losophy, theology, and scripture; other institutions. MACC accepts ancient or foreign languages, clas- and 39 hours in a concentration in the transfer of general education sical literature, fine or performing Philosophy, Catholic Leadership, credits from accredited institu- arts, theology, philosophy or pas- or Catechetics. tions where applicable to our core toral ministry. curriculum and subject to trans- Core Curriculum/ fer credit guidelines. Although The following are the Core Cur- students are expected to complete riculum course requirements: General Education most of their general education Rhetoric 6 hours requirements at UIW or other Literature 3 hours MACC requires students to dem- accredited institutions, MACC Arts 3 hours onstrate an interdisciplinary requires students to take a cap- Math 3 hours breadth of knowledge in liberal stone course (SOCI 3425 Cultural Natural Science, preferably arts studies prior to graduation. Patterns of U.S. Society) designed Biology 4 hours To this end, students must com- to assess the student’s breadth of History 3 hours plete a total of 43 semester hours knowledge, research and writing of college-level, general education skills, and integration of general Wellness and P.E. 3 hours courses in the following areas of education subjects. Electives 9 hours knowledge: humanities and/or fine arts, social and behavioral Language Studies forms an integral part of our core curriculum. THE FOLLOWING COURSES ARE sciences, and natural sciences TAKEN AT MACC: and mathematics. MACC offers Because we focus on the needs of SOCI 3325 Cultural Patterns general education courses in lan- Hispanic Ministry, MACC offers of U.S. Society 3 hours guage, cultural, and social stud- an array of courses and resources ies. Since biliteracy is a central for the study of both English and ESL/SPAN 4370 Pastoral Spanish I 3 hours goal of MACC’s curriculum, gen- Spanish. A central goal of the eral education courses are primar- BA curriculum is that students ESL/SPAN 4371 Pastoral ily offered in Spanish as needed achieve competence in their sec- Spanish II 3 hours by international students to meet ond or additional language. graduation requirements. The BA program is aimed at pre- Philosophy, Theology, paring those learning English to MACC does not provide all the continue their graduate studies in Scripture Foundation general education courses re- English and those learning Span- The major area of study includes quired for a Bachelor of Arts De- ish to achieve a level of compe- 39 hours of foundational phi- gree; therefore, MACC has forged tence that will allow them to con- losophy, theology, and scripture courses. These requirements are included below. PROGRAMS | 19 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 4375 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 4351 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 3380 The Theology of the Creed: Faith Professed 3 PSTR 4378 Ethics and Accountability for Catholic Leaders 3 THEO 3381 Jesus Christ: God & Man 3 PSTR/PHIL/THEO Electives 21 THEO 3382 Sacramental Theology: The Faith Celebrated 3 THEO 3384 Moral Theology: The Faith Lived 3 THEO 4386 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 Spanish 6 Latin 6

PSTR 4312 Sacred Art and Architecture 3 PSTR 4342 Liturgical and Sacred Music 3

PMIN Community Service 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. Total Number of Hours: 121 20 | PROGRAMS 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 3380 The Theology of the Creed: Faith Professed 3 THEO 3382 Sacramental Theology: The Faith Celebrated 3 THEO 3384 Moral Theology: The Faith Lived 3 THEO 4386 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 3384 Epistemology 3 PHIL 4375 Philosophical Anthropology 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 (required for Priestly Formation) 6 LATN 6 PSTR 4312 Sacred Art and Architecture 3 PSTR 4342 Liturgical and Sacred Music 3

Total Number of Hours: 54

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Study Concentrations PHIL 2323 PSTR 4342 Medieval Philosophy Liturgical and Sacred Music 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 organiza- 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 3384 outlined in Co-Workers in the MACC has structured three ar- Epistemology Vineyard of the Lord. The over- eas of concentration: Catechetics, all goal is to provide the student Catholic Leadership, and Philos- PHIL 4363 with an in-depth knowledge of ophy. The 39-hour concentration Natural Theology the Church’s teachings and a of study are described separately pastoral plan for implementing in the following sections. PHIL 4375 best practices for church man- Philosophical Anthropology 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 4312 Canon Law for Ministry in a PHIL 1311 Sacred Art and Architecture Multicultural Context Classical Logic

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PSTR 3374 PSTR 1350 Certificate of Stewardship and Financial Foundations of Evangelization Management for Catholic and Catechesis Pre-Theology Leaders The requirements for this pro- PSTR 2352 gram are outlined below. PSTR 4378 Catechetical Content, Methods, Ethics and Accountability for and Curriculum Theology & Scripture (12 Hours): Catholic Leaders PSTR 2354 THEO 1320 Electives: 21 hours of Pastoral Baptismal Catechumenate Introduction to Theology and Ministry, Philosophy, and/or (RCIA) and Catholic Formation Biblical Studies Theology coursework PSTR 3356 THEO 3380 NOTE: Substitutions are pos- Family, Culture, and Catechesis The Theology of the Creed: Faith sible with the approval of the Professed Dean of Students. PSTR 3358 Youth and Young Adult Choose two of the following courses: Concentration in Catechet- Ministry ics (39 hours): Catechetics is THEO 1341 the teaching of basic Catholic Electives: 24 hours of Pastoral Introduction to Liturgy doctrine. This concentration Ministry, Philosophy, and/or prepares catechetical leaders Theology coursework to oversee diocesan, parish, NOTE: Substitutions are possible THEO 3382 and school-based programs with the approval of the program Sacramental Theology: The Faith for evangelizing and educat- director. Celebrated ing adults, teens, children, and families in the Catholic THEO 3385 faith. The courses draw from Moral Theology: The Faith the rich array of the Church’s Pre-Theology Programs Lived documents on evangelization, catechesis, culture, and His- The Pre-Theology certificate is THEO 4386 panic Ministry. The overall designed to prepare students for Catholic Spiritual Traditions: goal is to enable the gradu- graduate level study in theology. The Faith Prayed ate to design and implement Students who already hold a a comprehensive approach to bachelor’s degree or who are pri- Philosophy (33 Hours): catechesis that begins with marily interested in preparing the family, builds on the as- themselves for further study in PHIL 1310 sets of the community and Theology may enroll in the fol- Philosophy in the Catholic culture being served, and is lowing program. Tradition centered in the sacramental life of the Church. Require- PHIL 1311 ments include: Classical Logic

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PHIL 2321 studies course(s) Degree. A minimum of 121 hours Ancient Philosophy is required.

PHIL 2323 Other Requirements Residence. Of the 121 hours of Medieval Philosophy required courses, 45 must be Capstone and Summative completed at MACC. The last 30 PHIL 2342 Courses hours of the degree requirements Philosophy of Nature and Being must be completed at MACC. The Capstone and Summative PHIL 3325 courses are requirements for the Upper-Division Courses. A mini- Modern Philosophy 121-hour BAPM. SOCI 3325 Cul- mum of 36 of the 45 hours of tural Patterns of US Society is the resident credit must be upper- PHIL 3327 General Education capstone and division hours. Contemporary Philosophy THEO 4387 Ecclesiology is the Major. A minimum of 15 of the 36 PHIL 3384 Summative Assessment course. hours of upper-division resident Epistemology credit must be major program re- Grades quirements. PHIL 4363 Natural Theology A minimum grade of C (or a Certificate of Pre-Theology (54- PHIL 4375 grade of 70 or higher) is required hour). For students who are com- Philosophical Anthropology to satisfactorily complete each pleting the 54-hour Certificate of degree requirement/course. Pre-Theology program, the fol- PHIL 4385 lowing credit requirements ap- Philosophical Ethics GPA ply:

Pastoral Studies (9 Hours): A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA Certificate. A minimum of 54 is required in all coursework hours is required. LATN 1301 that is applicable toward the de- Ecclesiastical Latin I gree. Grades for developmental Residence. Of the 54 hours of re- coursework are not calculated as quired courses, 30 must be com- LATN 1302 part of the GPA. pleted at MACC. The last 24 hours Ecclesiastical Latin II of the certificate requirements must be completed at MACC. PSTR 4312 Credits Sacred Art and Architecture Upper-Division Courses. All of the BAPM (121-hour). For students 24 hours of resident credit must PSTR 4342 who are completing the 121-hour be upper-division courses. Liturgical & Sacred Music BAPM degree program, the following credit requirements Any ENGL/SPAN language apply:

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English as a Second • Level 2 is comprised of 12 ficially out of the ESL Program hours of ESL non-credit and can proceed to meet their Language (ESL) instruction per week. regular English curriculum requirements. If, however, they Bachelor of Arts graduates of • Level 3 is comprised of 6 score between 51 and 59, they MACC must be competent in hours of ESL credit instruction will be placed in a remedial Eng- their command of the English per week. lish language foundation course language. For students whose in which the ESL coordinator will native language is not English, Level 1 students can also regis- continue working with them ac- MACC offers an ESL Program ter for one credit course accord- cording to their individual needs structured according to their ing to the requirements of their to help them achieve the passing English language proficiency. At major. This course is offered in TOEFL score. Students who after the time of a student’s admis- both English and Spanish. Level completing the ESL program fail sion, the level of instruction in 2 students can also register for to achieve a minimum TOEFL which he/she should matriculate two credit courses according to score of 51 cannot proceed with is determined by the results of a the requirements of their major. their studies in the regular cur- MACC-administered placement These courses are offered in both riculum. test. English and Spanish. Level 3 ESL courses are offered for credit and Instruction Levels students are concurrently en- Completion of the ESL rolled in three or four additional Program. for-credit courses according to At MACC, students receive in- the requirements of their major. struction in the core language Once students have successfully These courses may be offered in skills in three levels: beginning, completed the ESL program, and both English and Spanish. intermediate and advanced. A passed the TOEFL, they are re- TOEFL preparation course is also quired to take an additional six offered at the conclusion of the Advanced ESL (6) hours in the English language Program and a remedial course curriculum (ENGL). The re- for those who have not been able quirement may be fulfilled with All students whose native lan- to achieve the passing TOEFL 6 hours of core composition in guage is not English but who score. As students progress in the English (English 1301 and 1302). have earned a placement score ESL Program, they gradually be- in the high intermediate or ad- gin to make the transition to the vanced range will register for Admission & regular undergraduate curricu- the advanced, credit-earning lum. The three-level academic Registration ESL program. After successful- program designed for non-native ly completing the ESL Program speakers is as follows: students will register for ESL 318 All new applicants must submit to prepare for the TOEFL, which an Application for Admission • Level 1 is comprised of 15 they will take at the conclusion and documentation supporting hours of ESL non-credit of the course. If they achieve a his/her admission into the de- instruction per week. score of 60 or above, they are of- sired program to the Registrar. If the applicant only wishes to

PROGRAMS | 25 Degree Programs in Pastoral Ministry 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 Registrar’s Office. When the ap- must be official recent docu- plication is received, the Regis- After the successful admission ments reflecting a minimum trar’s Office will communicate process, all international stu- 2.0 GPA and good stand- with the applicant, identifying dents are required to attend an ing. The transcripts must the applicant’s admission status orientation meeting with the be in the institution’s na- and defining any missing admis- PDSO and/or DSO to receive tive language and include sion criteria. and confirm receipt of the poli- a four-point (US standard) cies governing the student’s F-1 grading scale with the asso- The supporting documentation, status. ciated credentials. If the ap- which is listed below, and the applicant’s transcript(s) does/do plication should be submitted to Supporting not meet the defined criteria, the transcripts must be trans- MEXICAN AMERICAN Documentation lated and/or evaluated. For CATHOLIC COLLEGE more information about the Registrar’s Office In addition to submitting the translation and/or evaluation 3115 West Ashby Place correct application, the following services, applicants should San Antonio TX 78228-5104 documentation is required. contact the Registrar. [email protected] • Application Fee: (See tuition • Recommendation: The rec- 210-732-2156 ext 7102 (phone) and fees section) ommendation is required as 210-736-2963 (fax) noted below. • Essay: Applicants must Returning students should con- submit an essay that reflects a letter from Assumption tact the Academic Dean to initi- the applicant’s ability to Seminary or the applicant’s ate the reinstatement and/or ad- express himself/herself in religious community admission process. writing. dressing the applicant’s admission, good standing and, The Mexican American Catho- Applicants may write about: if applicable, Diocesan spon- lic College is authorized under sorship -or- federal law to enroll nonimmi- an academic or personal ex- grant, nonresident applicants perience, situation, achieve- the Recommendation for Ad and students. When such ap- ment, goal and/or idea that mission form, which is avail-

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able online and in the Reg- Transfer form from current graduate studies; equip students istrar’s Office, should come DSO with the leadership skills and in- from the applicant’s pastor or tercultural competencies needed another priest in good stand- Copies of Passport, Visa, and for effective pastoral ministry in ing or a professor who knows I-94 (upon arrival) today’s multicultural dioceses, the applicant well. parishes, and institutions; and *Documentation of financial offer an optional concentration • Health Record: Compliance support must be verified once in Philosophy which fulfills re- with Texas State Law (SB every academic year (before quirements of the United States 1107) is required of all appli- the fall) and be recent (no Conference of Catholic Bishops cants below age 22. The cor- more than 4 months old). (USCCB) for seminarians at the responding form is available college and pretheology levels. on the Student Life page and Collaborative Program Students arc subject to the ad- in the Registrar’s office. The mission standards and academic form must be completed as MACC’s BAPM program is also policies at each institution, which directed and submitted to the available at University of the In- works collaboratively with and Registrar before admission is carnate Word (UIW). Through a operates independently of the granted. collaborative academic arrange- other. • Other Admission Require- ment, UIW offers the bilingual ments: (See Entrance and Bachelor of Arts degree with Exit Testing for Assessment) a major in Pastoral Ministry (PMIN) via their Pastoral Insti- • International Admission Re- tute, which serves the Catholic quirements: International ap- community through education plicants should communicate and formation for contempo- with the PDSO or DSO about rary ministry. The curriculum is the following requirements: based on solid Catholic biblical and theological foundations with Addendum for International pastoral application to concrete Applicants situations in ministry. In keeping with this mission, this program Statement of Financial Re- is designed to provide students sponsibility* with a multidisciplinary breadth of knowledge in the liberal arts Letter/Affidavit of Support* and Catholic culture; offer a solid foundation in biblical and theo- Proof of Health Insurance logical studies in preparation for (highly recommended) ministry; ensure language proficiency for ministry in a bilingual Copy of I-20 from current (English and Spanish) pastoral chool setting, and for English-language

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Registration Finance (50%) of the total balance is due at registration Course registration takes place Payments and inquiries associ- with the remaining before first class day, as defined ated with payments should be balance due within 10 within the Academic Calendar. submitted directly to the Finance days. Persons eligible for VA funding Department as indicated below: should communicate with the Option 2. Upon the Registrar prior to course regis- Mexican American Catholic approval of the Finance tration to avoid any loss of eligi- College Director, half (50%) of bility of benefits. Finance Department the total balance is due 3115 W. Ashby Place at registration. The Late registration penalties are San Antonio, TX 78228-5104 registrant must applicable as defined in the Fi- 210-732-2156, extension 7129 first propose a contract, nance section of this catalog and 210-732-9072, fax scheduling the monthly the Academic Calendar. The Ac- payments of the ademic Calendar also includes remaining balance. pertinent Add/Drop and With- Payment Policies drawal deadlines. When add- Auditors. Payment arrange- ing, dropping, or withdrawing, Deadline. All accounts are ex- ments are not available to audi- students should be aware of the pected to be paid in full prior to tors. Full payment is due upon applicable refund period, which the first class day of the semes- registration. is included in the Academic Cal- ter or session or no later than the endar, and submit the Add/Drop first scheduled class meeting. If Additional Balance. When a form to the Registrar. alternate financial arrangements change of balance occurs due are needed, students must seek to changes in the registration and finalize arrangements with schedule, the additional balance Graduation the Director of Finance before is due immediately if arrange- registration or at the time of reg- ments are not made with the Fi- It is the student’s responsibility istration at the latest. nance Director. to alert the Academic Dean about his/her anticipated graduation. Payment Arrangements. Two al- Drop for Nonpayment. Students Further, the student must submit ternative methods of meeting fi- who do not adhere to MACC the Application for Graduation nancial obligations are available policy for payment may be in- and the graduation fee (see Oth- to students, excluding auditors. stitutionally withdrawn from er Fees and Rates section) to the class(es). A registration hold will Registrar by the defined dead- Option 1. During the Fall be placed on the student’s educa- line (see Academic Calendar) to and Spring semesters, tion record prohibiting enroll- avoid penalties. half (50%) of the total ment until his/her financial obli- balance is to be paid at gation is met. registration with the remaining balance due within 30 days. During Summer semester, half

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Record Hold. In addition to the General Tuition and Fees Table student being prohibited from enrollment, data pertaining to Sem Resident International Resident Internatonal the education record (grade re- Hrs Undergraduate Undergraduate Graduate Graduate ports, transcripts, and diplomas) will not be released until the stu- 1 $ 475.00 $ 525.00 $ 525.00 $ 575.00 dent clears his/her delinquent 2 $ 875.00 $ 925.00 $ 975.00 $ 1,025.00 status. 3 $ 1,275.00 $ 1,325.00 $ 1,425.00 $ 1,475.00 4 $ 1,675.00 $ 1,725.00 $ 1,875.00 $ 1,925.00 5 $ 2,075.00 $ 2,125.00 $ 2,325.00 $ 2,375.00 Tuition, Fees, 6 $ 2,475.00 $ 2,525.00 $ 2,775.00 $ 2,825.00 and Deposits 7 $ 2,875.00 $ 2,925.00 $ 3,225.00 $ 3,275.00 8 $ 3,275.00 $ 3,325.00 $ 3,675.00 $ 3,725.00 Undergraduate (UG): $400 per 9 $ 3,675.00 $ 3,725.00 $ 4,125.00 $ 4,175.00 semester credit hour. 10 $ 4,075.00 $ 4,125.00 $ 4,575.00 $ 4,625.00 11 $ 4,475.00 $ 4,525.00 $ 5,025.00 $ 5,075.00 Graduate (GR): $450 per semester credit hour. 12 $ 4,950.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,550.00 $ 5,600.00 13 $ 5,350.00 $ 5,400.00 $ 6,000.00 $ 6,050.00 Student Service Fee: $75/$150* 14 $ 5,750.00 $ 5,800.00 $ 6,450.00 $ 6,500.00 15 $ 6,150.00 $ 6,200.00 $ 6,900.00 $ 6,950.00 International Student Fee: $50* 16 $ 6,550.00 $ 6,600.00 $ 7,350.00 $ 7,400.00 17 $ 6,950.00 $ 7,000.00 $ 7,800.00 $ 7,850.00 *See “Other Fees and Rates” 18 $ 7,350.00 $ 7,400.00 $ 8,250.00 $ 8,300.00 19 $ 7,750.00 $ 7,800.00 $ 8,700.00 $ 8,750.00 20 $ 8,150.00 $ 8,200.00 $ 9,150.00 $ 9,200.00 21 $ 8,550.00 $ 8,600.00 $ 9,600.00 $ 9,650.00

Housing Fees

Semester: $3,920 for a single room with a shared bathroom.

Deposit: A $225 nonrefundable housing deposit is required per semester.

Key Fee: A $20 refundable deposit for the key is required.

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Deposits International Student Fee: $50 per low, includes a library resources, semester. The international stu- technology, and facilities assess- When applicable, the total de- dent fee is assessed each semes- ment fee. Students who are en- posit is nonrefundable; however, ter upon registration for admin- rolled in fewer than 6 semester it is applied toward the total bal- istering the international student credit hours, however, are not as- ance due. program. This fee is not assessed sessed this fee. Unless otherwise during Summer sessions. specified, the fee is assessed each semester. Meal Plan Fees Late Registration Fee: $50. The late registration fee is assessed to stu- Full-Time: $150. Fall and Spring: $2,240 per dents when they register during Part-Time: $ 75. semester. the late registration period. Transcript / Verification of Enroll- Other Fees and Rates Record Matriculation Fee: $30. This ment Fee: A request for a sum- is a one-time fee to create a stu- mary of student coursework or dent’s financial, academic, and enrollment must be submitted. Application Fee: $20. The applica- library/bookstore record. The fee Official: The cost is $3 for five- tion fee is a nonrefundable, one- is assessed after admission dur- day service or $10 for same-day time fee that is assessed before ing the student’s first semester of service (contingent on availabil- the admission process to cover enrollment. ity). administrative expenses. Reinstatement Fee: $30. Returning Unofficial: $1 for a 3-page docu- Audit, UG or GR: 50% of stan- students assess this fee, which ment (five-day service) or $5 for dard tuition. covers the review of the new, up- same-day service (contingent on dated application, an audit of the availability). Late Payment Fee: $50. This fee existing education record and is a penalty, assessed when Pay- any associated administrative Degree-Based Programs: $10 for ment Arrangement guidelines expenses. five-day service or $15 for same- are not met by student. day service (contingent on avail- Replacement Diploma: $65. This ability). Credit by Exam Fee: 40% of stan- fee covers research, processing, dard tuition. and printing. Verification of Enrollment Fee: $10 for five-day service or $15 for Testing Fee: $50. This fee covers the Returned Item / Insufficient Fund same-day service (contingent on cost of assessing students for place- Fee: $35. availability). ment purposes. College readiness and language proficiency tests are Reissuance of ID Card: $5. available. Refund Policies Graduation Fee: $200. This fee cov- Student Service Fee: See below. ers the cost of commencement The student service fee, which Refunds for degree-based pro- material, printing of credentials, is dependent on the student’s grams are calculated according and associated administrative enrollment status as noted be- to the following schedule pro- costs. vided that the student has fol-

30 | FINANCE Academic Policies lowed the proper procedures. Only the full refund deadline provides the rights of privacy applies to the Summer session, protection by limiting the trans- 100% Refund. A full refund on or before fourth class day. ferability of students records is given for courses that are without their consent. Specific dropped or for withdrawals re- Refunds for Continuing Educa- guidelines for the implementa- ceived by the Registrar on or be- tion programs are prorated based tion of the Act are administered fore noon of the twelfth day of on date of arrival/departure. by the appropriate MACC offi- the semester [Day 0 to Day 12]. cials.

70% Refund. A partial refund Scholarship and Veteran Benefits is given for courses that are Tuition Assistance dropped or for withdrawals re- The degree-based programs ceived by the Registrar after the MACC offers limited financial outlined in MACC’s Academic full refund period but on or be- assistance through the college’s Catalog are approved for edu- fore noon of the thirtieth day of own resources. Applications may cational benefits as defined by the semester [Day 15 to Day 30]. be obtained at www.maccsa.org the U.S. Department of Veteran or from the Finance Department. Affairs (VA). Eligible recipients 25% Refund. A quarter refund Students must apply for institu- of VA educational benefits* are is given for courses that are tional financial assistance each responsible for 1) understanding dropped or for withdrawals re- academic year. Merit and need- the policies set by the VA regu- ceived by the Registrar after the based assistance is available, and lations and 2) notifying the Reg- partial refund period but on or students should submit the ap- istrar’s Office of changes to their before noon of the forty-fifth day propriate supporting documen- enrollment status (as defined in of the semester [Day 31 to Day tation. the Registration section of the Ac- 45]. ademic Catalog).

0% Refund. No refund is given Academic Policies after the twelfth class day. [Day Academic Advising This section describes MACC’s 13 or after]. academic policies, which apply All students meet with the Aca- to all students. Applicants and demic Dean at the time of ad- registrants should also be aware mittance into one of MACC’s of the policies that govern their programs. The Academic Dean application and registration. provides the student guidance on setting and achieving person- Student Rights al goals and objectives, on making academic progress through Notice of Student Rights. The the chosen curriculum, and on Family Educational Rights and matters of student success such Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, as as study habits, test-taking, etc., amended, guarantees students and all other matters related to the right to inspect and review student academic performance. their educational records. It also

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Student Responsibility the Mexican American Catholic enrollment. A student who does College. not meet the requirements for The student is responsible for continuing enrollment will be knowing and fulfilling all regu- Copyright and dismissed. lations and requirements of the Plagiarism Academic Program as described Transfer students who are on in the catalog. Any uncertainties academic probation from their MACC students are expected to should be resolved by conference previous college are placed on abide responsibly by the “fair with the Academic Dean. All ex- academic probation at MACC use” doctrine for copyrighted ceptions must be in writing and as well. Receiving a GPA lower materials. All written assign- signed by the Academic Dean. than 2.0 for their first semester at ments should be prepared with MACC may result in dismissal. full integrity according to the Academic Integrity protocols of Turabian, A Manual for Writers (Sixth edition). Pla- Attendance The Mexican American Catholic giarism is a grave offense which College is committed to nurtur- could result in an “F” in the Students are expected to be ing academic excellence. MACC course, and according to the spe- prompt and regular in attend- expects its students to pursue cific circumstances surrounding ing classes. Attendance policies and maintain truth, honesty, the offense, the possibility of dis- for individual classes are set by and personal integrity in their missal from MACC. Students in the instructor and written into academic work. High standards this situation will be referred to the course outline. Students who of honesty and integrity must be the Academic Dean. are unable to attend scheduled maintained by all students. In classes should contact the Uni- versity Advising Center. This the academic area, this applies Academic Standing to: office will provide instructors with an explanatory notifica- A student whose GPA for a se- 1. Cheating on assignments or tion of the absence. Such notice mester falls below 2.0 shall be examinations. does not excuse the absence, and placed on academic probation the student must arrange with and must be officially notified 2. Plagiarism. the instructor to make up work by the Academic Dean of his/ missed. Students participating in her status. A student on aca- 3. Unauthorized access to an activity who are required to demic probation may not reg- college records of any kind. miss a class shall not be charged ister more than 15 credit hours. with a specific penalty for miss- Under normal circumstances, a Violation of these standards ing the class, and shall be given student whose GPA falls below could result in a failing grade on the opportunity to make up work 2.0 for two consecutive semes- the assignment or in the course missed in that class within a rea- ters will be dismissed. However, with out the possibility of with- sonable period of time. after consideration of the spe- drawal. A student may face sus- cific circumstances of a student, pension or dismissal depending Instructors may require stu- the Academic Dean may specify upon the nature of the offense as dents to withdraw who miss the requirements for continuing determined by the President of more than 15% of the scheduled

32 | ACADEMIC POLICIES Academic Policies classes through any combination Repeat Courses Policy up to 30 credits by exam. Stu- of excused and/or unexcused ab- dents must submit a Credit by sences. Students advised to with- Exam form. The form requires MACC courses may be repeated draw and the instructors should the approval of the faculty mem- to remove the first attempt from contact the Registrar’s Office -im ber who will administer the the resident grade point average mediately. Students who do not exam and the Academic Dean, calculation. The repeat course follow the appropriate registra- and is available in the Registrar’s must be the exact same course tion policy are responsible for the Office and at www.maccsa.org. (i.e., same course number and corresponding tuition and fees, title) of the original course for regardless of their attendance. The student must score a mini- which the repeat is intended. mum grade of C (75%) to have The original grade and the re- a grade of P posted as transfer Classification of peated course(s) appear(s) on the credit on his or her transcript. student’s education record and Students One retake of a failed credit by transcript; however, only the last exam is permitted after a six- grade earned is used in the cal- Undergraduate students are clas- month waiting period; however, culation of the resident GPA. sified according to the number of the credit by exam option is not semester credit hours they have available to students during the Transfer work and credit by exam earned toward the completion student’s anticipated semester of course work do not qualify as of their undergraduate program graduation. repeat courses and do not affect or by the completion of a post- the resident GPA, only the trans- secondary degree. The classifica- fer GPA and the overall GPA. Independent Study tions and corresponding credits or credentials are noted below: Work Audit Freshman Independent study is defined as one-on-one instruction between 0 to 29 semester hours With the permission of the Aca- an instructor and a student. The demic Dean, MACC students purpose of independent study Sophomore and applicants may register as is to provide a study focus in an 30 to 59 semester hours auditors. area of interest common to both Junior student and instructor. 60 to 89 semester hours Credit by Exam The course number for an Independent Study is 3X98 or The credit by exam option pro- Senior 4X98 with the number of credit vides students who have ac- 90 or more semester hours hours being variable. An “Inde- quired knowledge outside the pendent Study Approval” form classroom setting to advance effi- Post baccalaureate must be presented when regis- ciently to their appropriate level Baccalaureate degree tering for an independent study of study. Only students enrolled course. These forms are avail- in a degree program or the Cer- able in the Registrar’s Office and tificate of Pre-Theology program online at www.uiw.edu/regis- at MACC are eligible to apply for trar. The policies for enrollment

ACADEMIC POLICIES | 33 Academic Policies in an independent study course not exceed six. at MACC wish to complete a follow: Advanced Placement course at another institution to 1. Open to juniors and seniors transfer the credit toward the for study in their major or (AP) completion of their degree, they minor area. must secure an approved peti- College credit by examination is 2. A minimum GPA of 3.00 tion from the Dean of Students granted to students through the before registering for the course. (cumulative or most recent Advanced Placement Program term) is required for enroll- (AP). At the discretion of the Ac- ment. Syllabus. The petition should in- ademic Dean, and on a course- clude a copy of the syllabus for 3. Requires approval of the by-course basis, a maximum of each petitioned course. student’s advisor, instructor 30 AP credits may be awarded Credit. All credits are accepted directing the course, and the for test scores of 3 or better as semester credits. If credit is in school/college Dean. in fulfillment of the General Edu- quarter credits, for example, it 4. Enrollment limited to one cation requirements. These cred- will be converted to semester independent study course its are not considered in calcu- credits. per semester. lating the student’s GPA. MACC 5. A maximum of 12 semester will accept a total of 30 credits Level. All credits are transferred hours earned through in- from all testing programs. at the level they were completed. dependent study will apply Undergraduate credit, for exam- toward the degree. ple, will never apply as graduate credit. Credit (Transfer) Eligibility. Only the credits that College Level meet the following eligibility re- Examination Program Transfer credit may be applied quirements should be petitioned to an undergraduate or graduate for transfer. (CLEP) program as follows: Accredited. The transfer institu- At the discretion of the Academic Petition. The applicant initiates Dean, credit may be awarded for tion must be accredited by a the request of transfer credit to- recognized accrediting associa- satisfactory scores on the General ward the completion of a degree Examination or Subject Examina- tion or the equivalent for non-US by submitting the form found at academic institutions (this will tion of the College Level Exami- www.maccsa.org, in the Regis- nation Program. The maximum usually be determined by the trar’s Office, or with the academ- credential evaluation service). transferable credit under CLEP ic advisor. general and subject examination Pontifical and other Catholic ecclesial institutions of higher scores combined is 30 semester Deadline. The petition must be hours. CLEP credit will be grant- education will generally be rec- submitted in a timely manner ognized as accredited. ed in fulfillment of the General after the initial appointment for Education requirements. These academic advising. credits are not considered in cal- Applicable. The course must be applicable to a current MACC culating the student’s GPA. CLEP Concurrent Enrollment. If students credits in any one discipline may undergraduate/graduate pro- who have been actively enrolled gram.

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Official Passing Grade. The course Enrollment Status for which the student seeks transfer credit must be included The official enrollment count is taken on the twelfth class day each on an official transcript or evalu- semester (Fall and Spring) and on the fourth class day in the Summer ation in his/her MACC education session. A student’s enrollment status is determined by the number record with a grade of C (2.00) or of credit hours for which he/she is registered, excluding audits and better. credits by exam. Credit. Although a minimum grade is required, the transfer grade is not reflected in the student’s GPA at MACC, and the grade is also excluded from MACC’s transcript.

Additional Limitations. The maximum number of transfer credits is noted below by credit type: Community College Credit: 60 semester credit hours.

Total Credits: 90 semester credit Enrollment Verification. Forms to request enrollment verification hours. are available at www.maccsa.org and at the Registrar’s Office. En- Approval. A copy of the ap- rollment verifications are not issued before the official enrollment proved petition is sent to the stu- count is taken during an active semester or session (see section Fi- dent for verification of the trans- nance for applicable fee). fer.

Degree Plans

The degree plan, which is based 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- demic Dean, to keep the degree plan current.

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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; converts to an F after expiration date or deadline of six months P Satisfactory Scholarship 70-100 None assigned W Withdrawn from the University None assigned

Scale. MACC uses a 4.0 grading writing to the Academic Dean 1. The student must request a scale as noted above. for his/her approval. conference with the course instructor to review his/her grade Incomplete. A grade of incom- Grade Disputes for the course. If this conference plete (I) is assigned by the instruc- results in the resolution of the tor of the course on a temporary A student may appeal the grade student’s grievance to the satis- basis to indicate that the student received on any given course faction of the student’s appeal, has been unable to complete the provided that he/she follows the the instructor must submit a course work required by the syl- procedures listed below. grade change to the Registrar. labus. The decision to assign an incomplete is at the discretion of the instructor. A grade of incomplete must be removed within six months; otherwise, it becomes an F. The responsibility for car- rying out the necessary work to remove the grade of incomplete falls on the student. Exceptions to this rule must be presented in

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2. If the meeting with the course Dean. This decision shall be final Enrollment Status: Full-time en- instructor is not successful in re- and binding. rollment. solving the student’s grievance, the student must write an official Grade Point Average Grades: At least 12 hours of request to the Academic Dean of- coursework must be completed, ficially requesting a review of his The grade point average is calcu- and the final grades, excluding course grade within 60 calendar lated by multiplying the semes- incompletes, must be assigned days from the posting of grades. ter credit hours in each qualify- by the grade deadline as noted ing course by the quality points in the Academic Calendar. 3. Upon receipt of the student’s earned for that course and add- official request, the Academic ing together these products for GPA: The semester GPA must be Dean will convene a conference the individual courses taken in a a minimum of 3.5 for undergrad- with the student and the course semester. The sum is then divid- uates and 4.0 for graduates. instructor in addition to others ed by the total qualifying semes- who may be requested to attend ter hours to arrive at the semester Honors for Graduation. Under- at the discretion of the Dean. Af- grade point average (GPA). graduate students who complete ter the Dean has reviewed all the associate or baccalaureate degree pertinent materials submitted, Exclusions to GPA Calculation. requirements and have earned a he/she will issue a formal written MACC transcripts include three minimum of 45 semester hours at decision on the matter. different grade point averages UIW (excluding credit by exami- (GPA) - the resident GPA, transfer nation or professional certifica- 4. If the Academic Dean’s deci- GPA and the overall GPA. Grades tion) are eligible to graduate with sion is unacceptable to the stu- for remedial, developmental and honors. The GPA achieved in all dent or the instructor, a Grade credit by exam are excluded from college- level semester hours Appeals Committee will be con- the resident GPA, which includes attempted, to include transfer vened by the Academic Dean. only MACC coursework and re- work, will determine the level of The Grade Appeals Committee flects MACC’s Repeated Cours- honors. Graduation distinctions will be constituted by: es policy. Only transfer course are cum laude for students com- work applicable to the student’s pleting with a 3.5 GPA, magna a. A member of the faculty se- program of study is calculated in cum laude for students with a 3.7 lected by the student. the transfer GPA. Both the resi- GPA, and summa cum laude for dent and transfer GPAs are used students with a 3.9 GPA. b. A member of the faculty se- to determine a student’s overall lected by the course instructor. GPA. Maximum Course Load c. A member of the faculty agreed by the above. Honors Unless otherwise approved by the advisor, undergraduate stu- 5. The Grade Appeals Commit- Dean’s List. The following crite- dents may not enroll in more tee shall review all materials ria describe required qualifica- than 18 hours during each Fall presented to them and shall ren- tions for the Dean’s List: and Spring semester and no der its decision to the Academic more than 12 hours during the

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Summer session. For graduate students, the limits are 12 and 6 hours, respectively.

Paper Style Guide

MACC will use the Turabian style as the preferred style guide for academic papers. Students should make themselves familiar with this style guide.

Semesters and Sessions

MACC operates its credit programs on a semester schedule, offering undergraduate and graduate courses during the Fall and Spring semesters and Sum- Transcripts and Grade Requests associated with clear mer session. A semester usually records are processed three to comprises 15 weeks of classes, Reports five days after they are received and the Summer period consists in the Registrar’s Office. Same Final Grade Reports. Final of two 5-week sessions (Summer day service is not available dur- grades are generally available I and II) and one 10-week ses- ing peak periods. An additional the week after the close of the sion. charge is assessed for including semester or session as indicat- copies of transcripts and/or test ed on the Academic Calendar. scores received from other insti- Grade reports are not mailed to Entrance and Exit tutions, and such documents are students. Students should ob- Testing for Assessment stamped accordingly. tain their final grades via their MACC student account in Pop- Standardized and faculty devel- uli. MACC only releases grades oped testing are administered via an official transcript. to all entering students to deter- Official Transcript. Students and mine their competencies. Exist alumni may obtain an official testing will be administered to transcript by submitting a Tran- students for the purpose of insti- script Request form with the re- tutional effectiveness assessment quired fee to the Registrar. The at relevant points in their course form is available at www.maccsa. of studies. org and in the Registrar’s Office.

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Board of Trustees Members Most Rev. John C. Wester, DD, Bishop of Salt Lake City (Salt Officers Most Rev. José H. Gomez, STD, Lake City, UT) Archbishop of Los Angeles (Los Most Rev. Patrick F Flores, DD, Angeles, CA) Dr. Scott Woodward, VP for Aca- Archbishop of San Antonio, demic Affairs and Dean, Oblate Chair Emeritus (San Antonio, School of Theology (San Anto- TX) Rev. David García, Catholic Re- nio, TX) lief Services-SW (San Antonio, Most Rev. Óscar Cantú, STD, TX) Ex-Officio Members Bishop of Las Cruces, Chairman (Las Cruces, NM) Ms. Joan F. Neal, MA, (Alexan- Most Reverend Gustavo García- dria, VA) Siller, DD, Archbishop of San Ms. Ana M. Novoa, Center for Le- Antonio (San Antonio, TX) gal and Social Justice (St. Mary’s Dr. William C. Rainford, Dean University), Vice Chair of Catholic University’s National Very Rev. Jeff Pehl, Rector of As- Catholic School of Social Service sumption Seminary (San Anto- Mr. John Bruce, CPA, Partner, (Washington, DC) nio, TX) BKD, Secretary/Treasurer (San Antonio, TX) Dr. Veronica Rayas, Director, Of- Dr. Arturo Chávez, MACC Presi- fice of Religious Formation, Dio- dent and CEO (San Antonio, TX) cese of El Paso (El Paso, TX)

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Course Numbering Arts (ARTS) Computers (COMP) System ARTS 1361 COMP 1301 Courses are numbered using a Art & Humanities Computer Literacy four-letter prefix followed by a Core Art or Literature II four-digit number. The prefixes This is a core requirement/elective An introduction to personal identify the discipline area and transferred to MACC computers hardware and soft- are defined in the Course Prefixes ware concepts and options. Table below. The four-digit num- Biology (BIOL) The student will have the op- bers identify credit level, credit portunity to obtain practical experience in word processing, hours, and unique course iden- BIOL 1410 spreadsheet and Power Point tifiers. The first digit identifies Introduction to Human Biology the credit level. Numbers 1–4 are presentations. The student will be exposed to the impact used for undergraduate courses This course investigates human computers could have in the (0 for developmental and/or pre- biology, providing an under- work environment. entry level, 1 for freshman level, standing of the structure and 2 for sophomore level, 3 for junior functional integration of the or- level, 4 for senior level), and 5 or ganism from the cells to the sys- English (ENGL) higher identifies graduate cours- tems that compose the human es. The second digit identifies the body. Special attention will be ENGL 1301 credit hours for each course, and given to the principles of Organic Composition the third and fourth numbers are Control and Communication as unique identifiers. well as Local Control and Com- This is a writing-intensive course munication (Telic Decentraliza- that focuses on numerous rhetor- Course Prefixes Table tion). Special attention will also ical modes to develop well-writ- be given to the genetics and the ten compositions. Students will ARTS Arts reproductive biology of the hu- learn to write different types of BIOL Biology man species as well as the gener- essays and will be introduced to MATH Mathematics al notions of health and disease. creative, academic, and business COMP Computer s The course will prepare students writing with an emphasis on PHIL Philosophy to critically evaluate contem- grammar and syntax. The course ENGL English porary philosophical premises will develop the student’s ability PSTR Pastoral Ministry about human nature that are to write clear thesis statements ESL English as Second implicit in biological thinking for academic writing and logi- Language and medicine in order that they cal defense of the thesis through SOCI Sociology may engage all bioethical issues convincing arguments. [TCCNS HIST History knowledgeably. equivalent ENGL 1301] SPAN Spanish HUMN Humanities SPCH Speech LATN Latin THEO Theology

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ENGL 2361 contexts. Topics include but are English as a Second Literature I not limited to the critical analysis of expository prose and litera- Language (ESL) This course is an introduction to ture; the use of critical thinking literary analysis and examines to enhance communication; the ESL 0100 classic works of literature from employment of style, tone, and Language Lab Spain, England, and the United credibility in the writing pro- States. Students will read a range cess; and the identification of the This course is intended to sup- of literature, including poetry norms and protocols of academic plement ESL classroom experi- and religious writings. Students discourse and research. Prerequi- ence with computer practice, and will practice critical analysis site: ENGL 1350 Composition. the lab course is a co-requisite for through discussion, reports, and any ESL class at MACC. Students examinations. Students will ex- ENGL 3363 will use a comprehensive, incre- plore a variety of literary forms, Literature II mental, interactive language pro- including drama, short fiction, gram. Placement testing deter- and poetry. Class discussions This course is a survey of mod- mines suggested individualized will engage ongoing, scholarly ern British, American, Spanish, coursework for each student. conversations about particular and Latin American classical themes, ideas, and represen- works of literature. Special em- ESL 0300 tations of reality developed phasis will be placed on Cath- Language Lab throughout assigned works. Our olic-influenced literary works, goal, through class discussion as well as some contemporary This applied language learning and extensive writing about lit- Catholic works. Students will class is intended to supplement erature, is to increase our collec- read a range of literature, in- the ESL classroom experience. tive understanding and appre- cluding poetry and religious Placement testing determines ciation of literary interpretation writings. Students will practice suggested individualized course- and analysis. critical analysis through discus- work for each student. sion, reports, and examinations. ENGL 3302 Students will explore a variety ESL 0310 Research & Rhetoric of literary forms, including dra- Grammar I ma, short fiction, and poetry. This course develops students’ Class discussions will engage This is an introductory course in ability to communicate clearly ongoing, scholarly conversations English for nonnative speakers and effectively through the writ- about particular themes, ideas, who have little or no background ing of argumentative essays and representations of reality in this language. Students study and the presentation of a major developed throughout assigned and practice basic grammatical research project. Students will works. Prerequisite: ENGL 2361 structures in order to use lan- further learn to recognize and Literature I. guage more accurately and effec- apply the principles of rhetoric tively. and logic in a variety of written

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ESL 0312 skills and strategies for nonna- in this language. The paragraph Reading I tive speakers who have little or structure is reviewed and stu- no background in this language. dents prepare to write three- to This is an introductory course in The focus is on oral communica- four- paragraph essays. English for nonnative speakers tion activities and oral presenta- who have little or no background tions with vocabulary and gram- ESL 0327 in this language. Students learn matical structures appropriate to Speaking II basic reading skills and strate- the beginning level. Special at- gies. As part of the course work, tention will be given to correct This is an intermediate course in short readings appropriate to the pronunciation. English for nonnative speakers beginning level are assigned. who have some background in ESL 0320 this language. Students contin- ESL 0316 Grammar Level II ue to develop essential listening, Writing Level I communication and pronuncia- This is an intermediate course tion skills through a variety of This is an introductory course in in English for nonnative speak- activities. English for nonnative speakers ers who have some background who have little or no background in basic grammar. Students con- ESL 0329 in this language. Students study tinue a solid foundation of gram- Integrated English Skills II and practice basic sentence struc- matical mastery in order to use ture and learn to write and orga- language more accurately and This is an intermediate course nize paragraphs with topic sen- effectively. in English for nonnative speak- tence and supporting details. ers who have some background ESL 0322 in this language. Students will ESL 0317 Reading II refine their skills in grammar, Listening I academic writing, and public This is an intermediate course speaking. This is an introductory course in in English for nonnative speak- English for nonnative speakers ers who have some background ESL 0391 who have little or no background in this language. Students con- Remedial English I in this language, with an empha- tinue to develop comprehension sis on developing essential lis- skills, vocabulary and critical Remedial course is designed to tening skills and strategies. Stu- thinking through a variety of ex- help students who score between dents learn to listen for the main ercises and selections. Readings 51 and 59 on the TOEFL. Stu- idea and specific information. appropriate to the intermediate dents will focus on building core Grammatical structures are ap- level are assigned. language skills needed in order propriate to the beginning level. to meet the TOEFL requirement. ESL 0326 ESL 0319 Writing Level II ESL 1318 Speaking Level I TOEFL Preparation This is an intermediate course This is an introductory course in English for nonnative speak- This course is for advanced in essential English speaking ers who have some background learners who are preparing to take the Test of English as a For-

42 | COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Course Descriptions eign Language (TOEFL). It is de- GNED 3360 HIST 1352 signed to help learners raise their Selected Topics in General History of the Catholic Church scores sufficiently to achieve the Studies in the U.S. Program’s passing score requirement. These general studies topics will This course presents a survey of be offered to meet the program the history of the Catholic Church ESL 4370 objectives and Core Curriculum in the United States beginning Composition in an Acquired requirements. The subject mat- with the arrival of Spanish mis- Language I ter is determined by student sionaries in the Southwest. The needs and instructor availability. course will then summarize This is an advanced English lit- Prerequisites are contingent on key historical events in U.S. his- eracy course, writing-intensive the subject matter. tory – e.g., the American Revo- with a secondary emphasis on lution, the Civil War, immigra- spoken communication. A va- GNED 4319 tion, Westward expansion, the riety of realistic writing excer- Independent Study Industrial Revolution, and the cises is to be featured, as well two World Wars – and how these as diverse speaking formats, i.e. Independent reading, research, shaped the development of the debate, discussion, negotiation, discussion, and/or writing under Church in the U.S. The second and public speaking. Courses the direction of a faculty member. part of the course will focus on content incorporates philosophi- May be repeated for credit, but the influence of modernity, Vati- cal and pre-theology themes. not more than 6 semester credit can II, and immigration on the hours of independent study, re- Catholic Church in the U.S. ESL 4371 gardless of discipline, will apply Composition in an Aquired to a bachelor’s degree. Permis- Langugage II sion in writing (form available) of the instructor, the student’s Latin (LATN) This is an extension of ESL 4370, advisor and the Dean is required LATN 1301 Composition in an Acquired before registration. Other credit Ecclesiastical Latin I Language, reinforcing English options are available by advisement acquisition to strengthen the This course introduces the funda- foundation of intensive academic mental morphology, vocabulary, writing and communication. History (HIST) pronunciation, and grammar of HIST 1320 the Latin language and develops General Education History of Western Civiliza- the skills necessary for the read- tions ing of easy prose. Students will (GNED) read short selections from classi- This course surveys the civiliza- cal and ecclesiastical authors, as GNED 1300 tions of Ancient Mesopotamia well as from the Vulgate. Core Elective 4,000 years before Christ to clas- Core Elective sical Greece and Rome, Judaism, This is a core requirement/elective and Christianity, and their im- transferred to MACC pact on the formation of Western civilization to the present.

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LATN 1302 Physical Education - Directory for Catechesis. Special Ecclesiastical Latin II attention will be paid to consid- Wellness erations for Hispanic multicul- This course continues the read- (PHED) tural communities. [PMIN 1350] ing, writing, pronunciation, and grammar begun in LATN 1301. PSTR 1372 Students are expected to acquire PHED 1101 Cross-Cultural Competencies a substantial amount of vocabu- Core PE Wellness for Pastoral Ministry lary and to begin to deal with This is a core requirement/elective more advanced grammar. The transferred to MACC This course explores differences student will also learn about the in cultural values, attitudes, per- changes that occurred in Late ceptions of power, and communi- Latin and Ecclesiastical Latin. Pastoral Ministry cation dynamics. Students iden- Prerequisite: LATN 1301 (PSTR) tify and evaluate the conscious and unconscious values and at- PSTR 0310 titudes that affect their ability to The Propaedeutic Year I relate to and work with people of Mathematics (MATH) various cultures. [PMIN 1372] The first of two introductory MATH 2310 courses designed for the aspi- PSTR 2322 College Math rant in the deacon formation Faith Development and This course is designed for Pas- program. Catechesis in a Multicultural toral Ministry majors who need Context basic college math skills but do PSTR 0320 not require advanced math. The The Propaedeutic Year II This course examines theories of course includes an introduction human development (e.g. Erik- to set theory, logic, number sys- The second of two introductory son and Maslow) to better under- tems, number theory, probabili- courses designed for the aspirant stand how cultural values and ty, statistics, graphing, and linear in the deacon formation pro- beliefs are transmitted through programming. It will review the gram. the life cycle. This will serve as ancient thinkers’ development of PSTR 1350 a context for exploring ways to these concepts in such a way as Foundations of Evangelization guide children, teens, and adults to illustrate the integral nature and Catechesis in faith formation and catechesis. of knowledge and provide more Students will learn the impor- insight into the meaning and This class provides an extensive tance of a wholistic approach to significance of math than sim- survey of the Church’s evangeli- catechesis that builds on cultural ply the technical application of cal and catechetical tradition by values congruent with the Gos- math skills. [TCCNS equivalent: examining the numerous nation- pel. The course will offer vari- MATH 1332] al and universal ecclesial docu- ous models for family-centered ments. Emphasis will be given and multi-generational cateche- to both the National Directory sis that are culturally relevant for Catechesis and the General and consistent with Church teachings.

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PSTR 2351 for Catechesis assertion that the PSTR 3330 History of the Catholic Church “Baptismal Catechumenate is Canon Law for Ministry in the model for all catechesis.” It Multicultural Communities This course introduces students entails an in-depth study of the to the major historical events Rite of Christian Initiation of This course provides an over- in the evolution of the Catholic Adults (RCIA) while at the same view of the current Code of Church, from Constantine to the time attending to catechumenal Canon Law, a summary of its Council of Trent. It contextual- style formation as an effective historical development, and the izes these events within a broad model for comprehensive Chris- reforms of Vatican II. Specific review of Western history. The tian formation. Considerations topics can include: the corpo- course topics illustrate how this for RCIA in Hispanic and mul- rate status of the parish; church history relates to the present ticultural communicities will be property; contracts, marriage; di- state of the Church and its rela- emphasized. [PMIN 2354] Prereq- vorce child abuse matters; clergy tionship to Society. [PMIN 4351] uisite: THEO 3382,THEO 3382S and parish staff malpractice; and confidentiality issues. Students PSTR 2352 PSTR 2373 will analyze these legal issues in Catechetical Content, Methods, Hispanic Ministry in the 21st the context of multicultural set- and Curriculum Century tings where differences in power perceptions and communication This course explores the essen- As an introduction to Hispanic syles can create challenges for ef- tial Trinitarian Christo-centrici- Ministry, this course provides a fective pastoral action. Students ty of an adequate catechesis. It sweeping overview of the cul- will learn strategies for intercul- examines the deposit of faith, as ture, history and faith expres- tural communication and conflict presented in the Catechism of sions of Mexican Americans. resolution. [PMIN 3330] Prereq- the Catholic Church, as the foun- The course’s specific focus on the uisite: PSTR 1372, PSTR 1372S dation for a comprehensive, inte- Mexican American experience is gral, and complete content of the not exclusive; rather, it provides PSTR 3350 Christian catechesis. The content a comprehensive framework that Health and Wholeness for of faith will be examined in rela- can be used as a pattern for un- Ministry tionship to diverse catechetical derstanding other cultures, es- pedagogical methods, practices pecial other Hispanic cultures. This course teaches the funda- and pastoral circumstances. At- The course deepens appreciation mental principles of physical, tention will be given to cultural of the multicultural diversity mental, emotional, and spiritual consideration for the cutlure(s) to in society and guides students health. The course helps stu- be evangelized and catechized. through a process of understand- dents develop a personal plan for [PSTR 2352] ing the opportunities, challeng- whole person health that includes es, priorities, and complexities of the following: healthy eating, ex- PSTR 2354 Hispanic Ministry today and its cercise, time for meaningful re- The Baptismal Catechumenate future directions. [PMIN 2373] lationships, prayer, and spiritual (RCIA) and Catholic Formation direction. The course also introduces students to culturally rel- This course explores the RCIA evant models for promoting holi- in light of the General Directory

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS | 45 Course Descriptions sic health and disease prevention youth (“Renewing the Vision”), PSTR 3374 among Hispanics and other mul- the course introduces models Stewardship and Financial ticultural communities. and methods for age-appropriate Management for Catholic catechesis, leadership formation, Leaders PSTR 3356 and pastoral care. The course Family, Culture and Catechesis helps students evaluate various This course will teach the es- initiatives, programs, and move- sential skills for being a good This course will examine, from a ments for youth and young adult steward of financial resources in pastoral-theological perspective, ministry in light of the Church’s Church and other nonprofit orga- many contemporary formational teachings and guidelines for nizations. Biblical principles for themes addressed in the univer- integral faith formation and stewardship will help to guide sal and national catechetical di- vocational discernment. The students in developing skills rectories. These critical themes challenges and opportunities for strategic planning, budget- will be examined in relationship articulated in the Church’s docu- ing, basic financial management, to the successful implementation ments on Hispanic Ministry help and resource development. The of diverse parish formational ac- guide the student to formulate course will provide a framework tivities. Issues addressed will pastoral plans that are timely and for developing policies and pro- include catechesis in Hispanic relevant to the realities of Latino cedures for financial accountabil- and multicultural communi- youths and young adults living ity to congregations and other ties, media and catechesis, con- in an era of great technological stakeholders. Students will also temporary ideologies and social and social change. The course learn about different cultural trends influencing the Church’s provides concrete strategies that beliefs and norms regarding fi- mission, catechesis in pluralistic recognize the challenges with- nances and how to create a plan and religiously diverse society, out subsidizing the problems or for stewardship that is culturally family-based and whole com- harming the completeness and relevant, especially in Hispanic munity catechesis, home school- fidelity of the Gospel. settings. ing and the role of the parish in preparation for the Sacraments PSTR 3360 PSTR 4312 of Infant Baptism, First Recon- Selected Topics in Pastoral Sacred Art and Architecture ciliation, First Holy Communion, Studies and Marriage. Liturgical art and architecture These pastoral studies topics are of primary importance in the PSTR 3358 will be offered to met the pro- symbolic expression of religion Youth & Young Adult Ministry gram objectives and the major and rite. This course will explore and concentration requirements. the importance of sacred art and This course looks at the special The subject matter is determined architecture in the context of a needs and challenges for cate- by student needs and instructor proper understanding of Catho- chizing youth and young adults, availability. Prerequisites are lic worship. It will examine the especially Hispanics, who are contingent on subject matter. Church’s classical inheritance, now the majority of Catholics ritual anthropology, and theories under the age of 18. Rooted in of symbol and language. It will the Church’s framework for survey the tradition of Catholic a comprehensive ministry to

46 | COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Course Descriptions architecture through the centu- PSTR 4342 PSTR 4376 ries, the effects of modernism Liturgical and Sacred Music Latino Youth and Young Adult and postmodernism on Catholic Ministry art and architecture, and a con- In this course, students will ex- temporary movement toward plore the principal characteris- This course is an introduction to reintegration of tradition in new tics of liturgical music and why youth and young adult ministry design. It will look at styles, it is “a necessary part of the sol- in Hispanic communities. The types, and meanings in sacred emn liturgy.’ They will examine course teaches the Church’s pas- art and architecture, including the anthropological, theological, toral guidelines for implement- developments and movements and pastoral points of view of ing a holistic ministry that in- of the 20th century. Theological the theology of sacred music that vites young Latinos to Christian and philosophical meanings as- have developed in the Church discipleship, responds to their sociated with architecture will be since the earliest Christian litur- developmental and social needs, discussed by means of examples gies. They will examine particu- involves the whole community, from the history of architecture, larly some compositions in ver- respects and builds on cultural particularly the truths to which nacular languages since Vatican values, and provides support to the building and its features II and their appropriate us in li- youth at risk. Current issues and point. Special attention will be turgical ceremonies. trends in youth ministry will paid to Hispanic art and archi- shape the content of this course tecture in Latin America and the PSTR 4351 each semester. southern missions of the United History of the Catholic Church States. PSTR 4378 This course introduces students Ethics and Accountability for PSTR 4319 to the major historical events Catholic Leaders Independent Study in the evolution of the Catholic Church, from Constantine to the This course will teach ethical Independent reading, research, Council of Trent. It contextual- principles for accountability and discussion, and/or writing under izes these events within a broad responsibility in all areas of min- the direction of a faculty member. review of Western history. The isterial leadership. These can May be repeated for credit, but course topics illustrate how this guide descernment and action not more than 6 semester credit history relates to the present for effective leadership in Cath- hours of independent study, re- state of the Church and its rela- olic institutions. Students will gardless of discipline, will apply tionship to society. Prerequisite: learn the methodology of Chris- to a bachelor’s degree. Permis- The student should have taken a tian ethical discernment and the sion in writing (form available) course in world history before taking historical development of ethical of the instructor, the student’s this course. teachings in the Roman Catholic advisor and the Dean is required tradition. The course will also before registration. Other credit focus on how secularism and options are available by advisement diverse cultural norms can create ethical dilemmas for Catholic leaders. The course will define fundamental standards and con-

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS | 47 Course Descriptions textual variable that influence PHIL 2321 Jewish and Arab thinkers who ethical decision making. Ancient Philosophy influenced him. Major themes will be their views of being, the Beginning with Thales and end- human person, human knowl- Philosophy (PHIL) ing with Plotinus, this course edge, morality, and God. [PMIN presents the major philosophers 2323] Prerequisite: PHIL 1310, PHIL 1310 of ancient Greece and Rome with PHIL 1310S Philosophy in the Catholic special emphasis on their meta- Tradition physics, view of the human per- PHIL 2342 son and human knowledge, eth- Philosophy of Nature & Being This is an introductory course to ics, and the nature and existence philosophy in the Catholic tradi- of God. The course will examine This course discusses philosoph- tion which deals with the prin- the influence of these thinkers on ical reflection on nature, cover- cipal issues concerning the na- later philosophers and on Chris- ing fundamental principles such ture of philosophy. It considers tian theology. [PMIN 2321] Pre- as a substance and accident, form its divisions in order to provide requisite: PHIL 1310, PHIL 1310S and matter, causality and mo- the student a general philosophi- tion. These topics provide a sol- cal perspective on diverse philo- PHIL 2323 id foundation for the second part sophical issues. Finally, it gives Medieval Philosophy of the course, which deals with special attention to the relation- the study of being as being. The ship between reason and faith This course studies major West- course also offers a general intro- and to the relevance of philoso- ern philosophical thinkers from duction to metaphysics, focusing phy to theological studies. This the fifth through the fourteenth on the transcendental aspects of course is a prerequisite to fur- centuries. The neo-Platonic meta- being. [PMIN 2342] Prerequisite: ther study in philosophy. [PMIN physics of St. Augustine and the PHIL 1310, PHIL 1310S 1310] synthesis of St. Thomas Aquinas will be studied as well as the PHIL 3325 PHIL 1311 Jewish and Arab thinkers who Modern Philosophy Classical Logic influenced him. Major themes will be their views of being, the This course introduces the stu- This course focuses on classi- human person, human knowl- dent to the central European phi- cal logic and considers the basic edge, morality, and God. Prereq- losophers from the 16th through concepts in logic in light of meta- uisites: PHIL 1310 the early 19th centuries with physical principles. It examines emphasis on their theories of the three basic acts of the human PHIL 2323 knowledge and the justification mind and their respective men- Medieval Philosophy of belief. Both continental ratio- tal products; namely, simple ap- nalists and British empiricists prehension - concepts; judging This course studies major West- will be studied, with attention - judgments; and reasoning - ar- ern philosophical thinkers from to some influential metaphysical guments. The course is designed the 5th through the 14th cen- and ethical positions of particu- to develop critical thinking and turies. The neo-Platonic meta- lar relevance to Christian theol- an ability to present the truth of physics of St. Augustine and the ogy. [PMIN 3325] Prerequisite: the faith. [PMIN 1311] Prerequi- synthesis of St. Thomas Aquinas PHIL 1310, PHIL 1310S, PHIL site: PHIL 1310, PHIL 1310S will be studied, as well as the 2323, PHIL 2323S

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PHIL 3327 five ways of St. Thomas Aquinas. Sociology (SOCI) Contemporary Philosophy This course ends by examining God’s essence and divine opera- SOCI 3325 This course studies major schools tions. [PMIN 4363] Prerequisite: US Cultural and Religious Pat- of twentieth century philosophy, PHIL 1310, PHIL 1310S, PHIL terns such as existentialism, Marxism, 2342, PHIL 2342S, PHIL 3384, logical positivism, process phi- PHIL 3384S, PHIL 4375, PHIL This course will guide students losophy, phenomenology, and 4375S, PHIL 4386S, THEO 4386 in using social theory to explore structuralism. Enduring and and understand various cultural influential themes are identified PHIL 4375 and religious patterns that de- and critiqued. [PMIN 3327] Pre- Philosophical Anthropology fine contemporary U.S. society. requisite: PHIL 3325, PHIL 3325S Drawing from history and mod- This course delves into what it ern mass media, students will PHIL 3384 means to be human according identify and analyze social val- Epistemology to several philosophical theo- ues, attitudes, mindsets, norms, ries. Topics discussed include and behaviors that define U.S. This course examines knowl- personal identity, consciousness, culture. The course will study edge from the realist perspec- emotions, death, immortality, the cultural characteristics of tive, which shows that the notion freedom, determinism, and cy- Native Americans, Euro-Amer- of being, without which nothing bernetics. [PMIN 4375] Prerequi- icans, Anglo-Saxons, African can be known, is the principle of site: PHIL 1310, PHIL 1310S, PHIL Americans, Asians, Hispanics, all knowledge. This course ex- 2342, PHIL 2342S and other groups who shape amines knowledge in the light of the unique identity of the Unit- metaphysical and anthropologi- ed States as a pluralistic society. cal principles, given that knowl- PHIL 4386 [General Education Capstone] edge is always “of someone” and Philosophical Ethics “of something.” [PMIN 3384] Pre- This course introduces the stu- requisite: PHIL 1310, PHIL 1310S, dent to the nature of the moral Spanish (SPAN) PHIL 2342,PHIL 2342S, PHIL act and of moral knowledge. It 4375, PHIL 4375S studies current major thical theo- SPAN 0300 ries and assesses their strengths Language Lab PHIL 4363 and weaknesses. Particular at- Natural Theology tention is given to the ethics of This is a lab where students uti- St. Thomas Aquinas and its rel- lize a comprehensive and incre- Natural theology (or theodicy) evance for making decisions on mental, individualized language is the part of philosophy which contemporary issues. Among instruction program. Students studies God and the attributes of the topics studies are conscience, progress from one level to the God in the light of reason. This rights, virtue, natural law, and next based on mastery of skills course examines the existence justice. [PMIN 4386] Prerequisite: in listening, speaking, reading, of God by way of cosmological PHIL 1310, PHIL 1310S, PHIL and writing. Co-Requisite: SPAN and ontological arguments. It 3384, PHIL 3384S course. considers some classical demon- strations of the existence of God with a special emphasis on the

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SPAN 1310 future expressions; select verbs to demonstrate the bilingual/bi- Spanish I that allow an infinitive; demon- literate graduation requirement strative adjectives; irregular verb (equivalent to TOEFL in Span- This is an introductory course in conjugations for hacer, salir, and ish). Students will build on pre- Spanish for nonnative speakers jugar with related patterns; im- vious studies and continue with who have little or no background personal direct object pronouns; present tense irregular verbs, re- in the second language. Students and location or origin verbs. flexives, expressions to describe will focus on the elements of states with estar and tener, in- grammar and pronunciation, the SPAN 1350 direct object pronouns, present building blocks of the language. Composition progressive, comparisons, singu- Specifically, this course will in- lar regular past tense, personal clude present tense conjugations This course is given only in direct object, and verbs of ability, of regular –ar-verbs, the Span- Spanish and is identical to ENGL obligation, duty, and plans. ish alphabet, subject pronouns, 1350. gender, commands, describing SPAN 2313 people and things with noun-ad- SPAN 2134 Spanish IV jective agreement of number and Academic Language Studies – gender, possessive adjectives, Listening, Speaking, Pronun- In this course, students will im- and negation. Phonetic content ciation prove their formal reading and for both languages includes ac- writing skills in order to be bet- tivities that will enable students This course is given only in ter prepared to take college-level to practice and improve pronun- Spanish and is identical to ENGL courses in their second language ciation by listening to differen- 2134. and to demonstrate the bilingual/ tiation exercises; by repeating biliterate graduation require- sounds, words, and sentences; SPAN 2136 ment (equivalent to TOEFL in and by reading targeted texts. Academic Language Studies - Spanish). Students will also con- Grammar, Reading & Writing tinue to develop their academic SPAN 1311 reading, writing, speaking, and Spanish II This course is given only in listening skills. The course will Spanish and is identical to ENGL present the plural regular past This is the second course in the 2136. tense conjugations, common ir- Spanish series for nonnative regular past tense verbs, person- speakers. In this course, students SPAN 2312 al and impersonal direct object will begin to study formal lan- Spanish III pronouns, negative statements guage skills in order to be suc- and questions, prepositions por cessful in college-level courses. This is the third course in the and para, and the imperfect Basic writing techniques will be Spanish series for nonnative tense. introduced. The course will re- speakers. Students will continue inforce Spanish I concepts and to study formal reading, writing, SPAN 2314 continue with numbers 1–1,000; speaking, and listening skills in Spanish V present tense conjugations of reg- order to successfully take cours- ular –er- and –ir-verbs; question es taught in their second lan- In this course, students con- formation; telling time; informal guage by their junior year and tinue to study formal reading

50 | COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Course Descriptions skills in order to be successful of application of the subjunctive SPAN 3145 on the TOEFL in English and in mood with formal and informal Advanced Language Studies - college-level courses in English conjugations; selecting indicative Grammar, Reading & Writing and Spanish. Academic reading, or subjunctive verbs according writing, speaking, and listen- to intent; the conditional tense; This course will be given only in ing skills will be emphasized. the formal future tense; and the Spanish and is identical to ENGL Students will continue to build past subjunctive in hypothetical 3145. on previous coursework and clauses. go on to introduce the past per- SPAN 3352 fect, adverbs, polite commands, SPAN 2361 Research and Rhetoric the present subjunctive of regu- Literature I lar verbs, indefinite future and This course will be given only in present subjunctive of irregular This course will be given only in Spanish and is identical to ENGL verbs, the imperfect progressive, Spanish and is identical to ENGL 3352. making requests using indirect 2361. object pronouns with commands SPAN 3363 and the present subjunctive, and SPAN 2421 Literature II narration of past events by prop- Spanish Intensive Lab II erly employing the subtle differ- This course will be given only in ences of the preterit, imperfect, This is the second nine-week, Spanish and is identical to ENGL and present perfect tenses. all-day intensive laboratory that 3363. meets in the Summer session. Its SPAN 2316 purpose is to immerse students SPAN 4280 Spanish VI in their second language in order Introduction to Literature in a to develop the speaking, listen- Second Language This is the most advanced ac- ing, reading, and writing skills ademic-year course in the lan- that will be required in order to This course will be given only in guage series. All prior language be ready to take bilingual classes Spanish and is identical to ENGL courses will be a prerequisite for by the start of the junior year and 4280. this course in which students to demonstrate the bilingual/bi- will be studying skills at TOEFL literate graduation requirement. SPAN 4370 (or Spanish equivalent) levels Pastoral Spanish I of writing, reading, listening, SPAN 3143 speaking, and understanding Advanced Language Studies - This course is designed to grammar in context. The focus Listening, Speaking, Pronun- strengthen Spanish fluency and of instruction will be on the aca- ciation writing skills for ministry. Stu- demic aspects of language. This dents will practice a variety of course will further focus on de- This course will be given only in writing techniques in Spanish monstrative pronouns; por and Spanish and is identical to ENGL for presentation purposes, e.g. para to express price, benefi- 3143. sermons, catechetical lessons, ciary, and purpose; using indi- and prayer services. The course rect and direct object pronouns will focus on improving gram- together; broader development

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS | 51 Course Descriptions mar, delivery and language use, Theology (THEO) THEO 2320 and cultural relevance. Students Catholic Biblical Interpretation: must be able to write and speak THEO 1320 Old Testament Spanish at an intermediate level Introduction to Theology and to register for this class. Biblical Studies This course offers a survey of the history, literature, and theology SPAN 4371 This course introduces the dis- of the Old Testament, the Hebrew Pastoral Spanish II cipline of theology, including its Scriptures, with emphasis on in- methods, sources and practice. terpretation and methodological This course is designed to It also presents the relationship approaches (i.e., historical, liter- strengthen Spanish conversa- of theology to evangelization, ary and social criticism). Stu- tional and presentation skills for cathechesis, dogma, and the dents are introduced to literary ministry. Students will improve Church’s Magisterium. Special analysis of various OT texts after listening and speaking skills emphasis is given to the Catholic acquiring a knowledge of their through ministerial immersion understanding of divine revela- historical contexts. Students also experiences and simulations. tion and to the interpretation of learn practical tools for interpre- The course will focus on expand- Scripture. [PMIN 1320] tation such as scholarly resources ing vocabulary for pastoral lead- for exegesis. [PMIN 2320] Prereq- ership, counseling, sacramental uisite: THEO 1320, THEO 1320S preparation, and relationship THEO 1341 building. Students must be able Introduction to Liturgy to write and speak Spanish at THEO 2332 high intermediate or advanced This course provides an introduc- Catholic Biblical Interpretation: levels to register for this class. tion to the theology and practice New Testament of the liturgy in Christian life. Speech (SPCH) The student will become familiar This course will survey the New with the historical and theologi- Testament, including the Synop- tic Gospels, the Acts of the Apos- SPCH 4370 cal foundations of Catholic litur- tles, the Johannine literature, the Proclamation of the Word gy and the theological meaning of liturgical actions, gestures, Pauline literature, the Letter to the Hebrews, and the “catholic This intensive seminar will intro- rituals, and symbols in the Mass. epistles.” Students will be famil- duce basic theory and principles The course exposes students to iarized with the application of for public speaking. Students will key liturgical documents to in- key exegetical and hermeneuti- practice communication skills, clude: Sacrosanctum concilium, cal methods and theories and develop effective techniques for the General Instruction of the undertake critical assessments of public proclamation of Sacred Roman Missal, the Catechism of them. The theological-historical Scripture through practicing the Catholic Church, and other meaning of the New Testament clear enunciation, learning vo- important works. [PMIN 1341] will be stressed. [PMIN 2332] cal exercises, and interpreting Prerequisite: THEO 1320, THEO texts through tone and cadence. 1320S

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THEO 3380 THEO 1320, THEO 1320S, THEO apply the principles of moral the- Theology of the Creed: The 3380, THEO 3380S ology to personal social issues. Faith Professed Paticular attention will be given THEO 3382 to the Church’s social teaching. This course introduces students Sacramental Theology: The Specific social issues will vary, to theology through an in-depth Faith Celebrated but will generally focus on con- study of the Creed. It exam- temporary issues in the US Ca- ines tenets of Catholic doctrinal This course deepens students’ tholicism, (e.g., abortion, stem statements in light of Scripture theological understanding of cell research, marriage, and im- and the living Tradition of the the the seven sacraments of the migration). [PMIN 3385] Prereq- Church. The course will provide Catholic Church, particularly uisite: THEO 1320, THEO 1320S an overview of the theological of Christian Initiation. The stu- concepts inherent in the Creed, dents examine the historical and THEO 4319 such as: Divine Revelation, the scriptural origins of each sacra- Independent Study Trinity, Human Nature and Des- ment and how sacramental and tiny, Original Sin, the Incarna- cultural symbols mediate theo- Independent reading, research, tion, Salvation through Jesus logical meaning. [PMIN 3382] discussion, and/or writing under Christ, the Holy Spirit, and the the direction of a faculty mem- Church. [PMIN 3380] THEO 3383 ber. May be repeated for credit, Faith and Culture but not more than 6 semester THEO 3381 credit hours of independent Jesus Christ: God and Man This course is an introductory study, regardless of discipline, study of the Church’s teachings will apply to a bachelor’s degree. This course is an introduction to on interrelationship between Other credit options are available by Trinitarian theology and Chris- faith and culture. Students will advisement tology. It presupposes a broad study the documents of Vati- catechetical understanding of can II and more recent Church the Catholic faith. It presents statements on this relationship. THEO 4334 the major themes of Trinitarian Examples from the work of His- Evangelization and the Writ- theology and Christology in the panic theologians will illustrate ings of St. Paul Catholic theological tradition how faith is transmitted and ex- while drawing upon the student’s pressed through cultural expres- This course will build on stu- other knowledge, especially phi- sions and popular religious de- dents’ knowledge of New Tes- losophy. Major themes will be votions. tament literature to provide an drawn from Scriptural founda- in-depth study of Pauline theol- tions, the Patristic age including THEO 3385 ogy. The course will explore the the Trinitarian and Christologi- Moral Theology: The Faith life, teachings, and significance cal controversies, and the Scho- Lived of St. Paul. The course will also lastic formulations. This course expose the students to the social encourages the integration of This course introduces the theo- and cultural context of St. Paul’s knowledge and critical thinking logical foundations of the catho- ministry of evangelization. The skills. [PMIN 3381] Prerequisite: lic moral tradition. Students will students will better understand

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS | 53 Course Descriptions the relevance of Pauline theol- for prayer and liturgies outside of THEO 4387 ogy for evangelization in today’s Mass such as Eucharistic Exposi- Ecclesiology culturally diverse Church and tion, Adoration, and Benediction; society. Prerequisite: THEO 1320, Communion services outside of This course is an introduction THEO 1320S, THEO 2332, THEO Mass; Eucharistic processions; to a Catholic understanding of 2332S and other elements of devotion, the Church. It presents the major spirituality, and practice related themes of ecclesiology, including THEO 4348 to the Holy Eucharist, especially the development of the Church’s Theology of the Body within Hispanic communities. doctrine on the Church from The course will connect the im- Scripture, the Patristics, Scholas- This course will apply John Paul portance of Eucharist in evange- tics, and contemporary teaching, II’s Theology of the Body in an lization efforts, especially of His- particularly the Second Vatican investigation of the meaning and panic Catholics who have left the Council’s Lumen Gentium. The structure of the human person as Church. Prerequisite: THEO 1320, major themes will include faith made in the image of God. The THEO 1320S, THEO 3382, THEO and culture, ecumenics and course looks at the person’s rela- 3382S inter-religious dialogue. This tionship to the cosmos, to histo- course will draw from the stu- ry, and to the liturgy, all arising dent’s other knowledge, espe- from its archetype in Trinitarian THEO 4385 cially philosophy and history. It Communion. With this commu- Catholic Spiritual Traditions: serves as an opportunity for the nion as its source, the course will The Faith Prayed student to integrate his knowl- also study such issues as the Eu- edge and to demonstrate critical charistic and nuptial structure of This course provides an exposure thinking skills at a mature level. the cosmos and of the anthropo- to the rich multicultural spiritual [PMIN 4387] Prerequisite: THEO logical order. It will also explore traditions of Roman Catholicism. 3381, THEO 3381S, THEO 3385, the meaning of the Eucharistic The primary goal is to introduce THEO 3385S Liturgy and integrate the major students to various examples of elements of Trinitarian theology, spirituality and modes of prayer Christology/ Soteriology, Ecclesi- throughout the Church’s history. ology, Mariology, and Eschatol- These include the spiritualities of ogy into a seamless whole. Pre- religous orders such as the Bene- requisite: THEO 3381 Jesus Christ: dictines, the Franciscans, and the God and Man or permission of the Carmelites. The course will also Academic Dean. review the works of St. Ignatius of Loyola, St. John of the Cross THEO 4376 and St. Theresa of Avila, St. Fran- Evangelization and the Eucha- cis de Sales, and other more con- rist temporary authors. [PMIN 4385]

This course will review the theology and Eucharistic Presence and the various Catholic norms

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