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Graduate Academic Programs Listed By Program Listed By Degree Graduate Degrees American Studies — American Studies, M.A. Business — General Business, M.A. Semester Schedule Business — Accounting, M.B.A., M.S. Master of Arts in American Studies Business — Entrepreneurial Studies, M.B.A. Master of Arts in Arts Management (Art, Theatre) Business — Finance, M.B.A., M.S. Master of Arts in Education Business — Human Resource Management, M.B.A., M.S. Master of Arts in Education with Character Education Emphasis Business — International Business, M.B.A., M.S. Master of Arts in Education with Interpretation Emphasis Business — Management, M.B.A. Master of Arts in Education with Library Media Certification Business — Marketing, M.B.A., M.S. Master of Arts in Educational Administration Business — Management Information Systems, M.B.A., M.S. Master of Arts in Studio Art Business — Public Management, M.B.A., M.S. Master of Arts in Teaching Business — Sport Management, M.A. Master of Arts in Theatre Communications — Communications, M.A. Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art Education — Counseling Master of Arts in Communication Education — Education, M.A. Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Education — Education with Character Educ. Emphasis, M.A. Master of Arts in Counseling Education — Education with Interpretation Emphasis, M.A. School Psychological Examiner Certification Education — Education with Library Media Cert., M.A. Ed.S. in Educational Administration Education — Educational Administration, M.A. Ed.S. in Instructional Leadership Education — School Administration, Ed.S, Ed.S. in School Administration Education — Educational Administration, Ed.S, Ed.D. Ed.D. in Educational Administration Education — Instructional Leadership, Ed.S., Ed.D. Ed.D. in Instructional Leadership Education — Teaching, M.A.T. Master of Arts in Nonprofit Administration Fine Arts — Studio Art, M.A. 5-Term Program Fine Arts — Studio Art, M.F.A. Fine Arts — Arts Management - Art, M.A. Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Fine Arts — Arts Management - Theatre, M.A. Master of Science in (business areas of emphasis) Fine Arts — Theatre, M.A. Master of Arts in International Studies Fine Arts — Theatre, M.F.A. Master of Arts in Sport Management Humanities — International Studies, M.A. Human Services — Nonprofit Administration, M.A. Lindenwood University Graduate Catalog 2009/2010 • 1 Table of Contents Introduction of Lindenwood University . 3 Residence Halls. 14 The Mission of Lindenwood University. 3 Athletics . 14 Historic Lindenwood . 3 Religious Life. 14 Degree Programs. 3 KCLC-89.1 FM. 14 Program Formats. 3 LUTV . 14 Campus Locations. 4 Campus Policies . .14 Graduate Admissions . 4 Firearms . 14 Admissions Standards. 4 Campus Accessibility. 14 Application Procedures. 5 Lionmail. 15 Domestic Applications. 5 2009-2010 Academic Calendar . .16 International Applications. 5 Semester Calendar . 16 Graduate Academics . 6 Quarter Calendar. 17 Academic Course Load. 6 5-Term M.B.A. Calendar . 18 Academic Policies. 6 Academic Program Descriptions . 20 Academic Honesty. 6 American Studies, M.A.. 20 Attendance . 6 Fine and Performing Arts, M.A., M.F.A.. 20 Grading System. 6 Business, M.B.A., M.S., M.A.. 23 Withdrawals . 6 Communications, . 27 Auditing . 7 Education, M.A., M.A.T. 29 Grade Reports. 7 Educational Specialist. 31 Final Exams . 7 Educational Doctorate Degree . 32 Academic Procedures . .7 Professional and School Counseling. 33 Appealing Grades. 7 International Studies, M.A.. 35 Transferring Credits . 7 Nonprofit Administration, M.A.. 36 Withdrawing from Class. 8 Course Descriptions . .37 Academic Standards. 8 American Studies. 37 Academic Suspension. 8 Art . 37 Dismissal. 9 Communications. 39 Graduation. 9 Educational Administration . 41 Transcripts. 9 Educational Specialist. 42 Fees and Financial Assistance . .9 Doctor of Education. 43 Tuition and Fees. 9 Education—Boone Campus. 44 Payment Options. 10 Library Media Specialist Certificate. 44 Delinquent Accounts. 10 Special Education. 45 Withdrawal and Refund . 11 Education, M.A., M.A.T. 46 Financial Assistance. 11 Master of Arts in Counseling . 50 Scholarships . 11 Business, M.B.A. and M.S.. 53 Federal Financial Aid . .12 International Studies, M.A.. 58 Satisfactory Progress. 13 Nonprofit Administration, M.A.. 59 Veterans Benefits. 13 Theatre, M.A., M.F.A.. 60 Out of Classroom Life . 13 Faculty . .62 Butler Library. 13 Board of Directors . .73 Lindenwood Student Government Association . 14 Alumni Board . .74 2 • Lindenwood University Graduate Catalog 2009/2010 Introduction to Lindenwood University This catalog contains a description of the graduate programs • supporting academic freedom and the unrestricted search offered at Lindenwood University. Separate catalogs are for truth; devoted to the description and the special requirements of the • affording cultural enrichment to the surrounding Lindenwood University undergraduate programs and the quarter community; schedule. All statements in this publication concerning policies, • promoting ethical lifestyles; program requirements, fees and other matters are subject to • developing adaptive thinking and problem-solving skills; change without notice. The statements in this catalog are for • furthering lifelong learning. informational purposes only and should not be viewed as the basis of a contract between a student and the university. Lindenwood is an independent, public-serving, liberal arts Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative university that has a historical relationship with the Presbyterian Action Employer. The university complies with the Civil Rights Church and is firmly rooted in Judeo-Christian values. These Act of 1964 and other legislation, as amended, including the values include belief in an ordered, purposeful universe, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination in Employment dignity of work, the worth and integrity of the individual, the Act of 1967, the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, and obligations and privileges of citizenship, and the primacy of the other legislation which prohibits discrimination in employment truth. and access to educational programs because of race, color, national origin, sex, age or physical handicap. Lindenwood Historic Lindenwood University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and Amid the beautiful linden trees, Lindenwood University was dedicated to providing a positive discrimination-free educational founded in 1827 by innovative pioneering educators Mary Easton and work environment. Any kind of discrimination, harassment, Sibley and Major George Sibley. They sought to establish an and intimidation is unacceptable conduct. For the purpose of institution that reached across all fields of knowledge, teaching this policy, discrimination, harassment and intimidation may a solid academic core along with the balanced sense of self- be defined as any attempt on the part of individuals, groups and worth that accompanies dedication to the larger community and recognized campus organizations to deny an individual or group the world–an institution that was always up-to-date and with those rights, freedoms or opportunities available to all members the times in teaching both the breadth of the liberal arts and of the university community. The university is committed to the attention to detail of the sciences, seeking to synthesize all meeting the full intent and spirit of the anti-discrimination knowledge in an effort to educate the whole person. Lindenwood laws, not merely the minimum letter of the law. Inquiries University serves full- and part-time students of all ages, with concerning the application of Lindenwood University’s policy a wide variety of educational programs leading to bachelor’s, on non-discrimination should be directed to the university’s vice master’s and doctoral degrees. This academic year, Lindenwood president of human resources. University will serve more than 15,000 full-time and part-time Lindenwood University complies with the Drug Free Schools students. More than 3,650 of these students will live on the and Communities Act of 1989 (Public Law 101-226) as amended; university’s beautifully wooded campus in St. Charles. the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 (Public Law 101-690); the Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act of 1990 (Final Degree Programs regulations published 1995, as revised 1999); and the Campus Lindenwood University offers academic programs leading Securities Disclosures Section 485 of the Higher Education to the bachelor of arts (B.A.), bachelor of fine arts (B.F.A.), and Amendments of 1992 (Final regulations published 1994, with bachelor of science (B.S.) degrees at the undergraduate level. At technical corrections published 1995, as revised 1999); the Equity the graduate level, the university offers coursework leading to the in Athletics Disclosure Act (the Higher Education Amendments master of science (M.S.), master of arts (M.A.), master of arts in of 1992, as revised in the Amendments of 1998); and the Family teaching (M.A.T.), master of business administration (M.B.A.), Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (the Buckley master of fine arts (M.F.A.), education specialist (Ed.S.), and Amendment), as amended, including Section 507 of the USA doctor of education (Ed.D.) Interdisciplinary majors and minors Patriot Act of 2001, and seeks to provide a healthy, safe and are available in international studies and human resource secure environment for students and employees. management. In all divisions individualized degrees may