Viterbo University Graduate Catalog 2020-2021 ________ 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS page General Information 3 Graduate Admission 6 Student Life 8 Financial Aid and Tuition 8 Academic Services 8 Academic Regulations and Policies 9 Graduate Degree Requirements 27 Graduate Programs 29 Course Descriptions 86 Directory 117 Faculty Emeritus 126 Academic Calendar 128 Viterbo University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, Illinois 60604-1411, 800-621- 7440; 312-263-0456;
[email protected]. Viterbo University is registered with the Iowa College Student Aid Commission to offer programs via face-to-face and distance education delivery to Iowa residents. Viterbo University is registered as a private institution with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to Minnesota Statues, sections 136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions. It is the policy of Viterbo University not to discriminate against students, applicants for admission, or employees on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, or physical or mental disabilities unrelated to institutional jobs, programs, or activities. Viterbo University is a Title IX institution. This catalog does not establish a contractual relationship. Its purpose is to provide students with information regarding programs, requirements, policies, and procedures to qualify for a degree from Viterbo University. Viterbo University reserves the right, through university policy and procedure, to make necessary changes to curriculum and programs as educational and financial considerations may require.