Graduate Catalog 2013-2014 TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE ....................................................................................................................................................................4 ACCREDITATION AND MEMBERSHIPS .........................................................................................................................5 GENERAL UNIVERSITY INFORMATION .........................................................................................................................6 ADMISSION TO GRADUATE PROGRAMS .....................................................................................................................9 TUITION AND FINANCIAL AID ...................................................................................................................................12 GRADUATE STUDIES AT STRITCH .............................................................................................................................. 17 ACADEMIC REGULATIONS ........................................................................................................................................20 ACADEMIC POLICIES .................................................................................................................................................27 GRADUATION AND COMMENCEMENT INFORMATION .............................................................................................. 33 GENERAL UNIVERSITY POLICIES ................................................................................................................................34 NONDISCRIMINATION/HARASSMENT POLICY .................................................................................................................. 34 COMMITMENT TO NONDISCRIMINATION ........................................................................................................................ 34 FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA) .............................................................................................. 34 DISABILITY POLICY ............................................................................................................................................................. 35 COMPLAINT PROCEDURE .................................................................................................................................................. 38 CAMPUS SAFETY AND CAMPUS CRIME REPORT ............................................................................................................... 40 STUDENT SERVICES ..................................................................................................................................................41 CAMPUS FACILITIES ..................................................................................................................................................49 COMMUNITY INITIATIVES ........................................................................................................................................51 COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES ............................................................................................................................. 54 MASTER OF ARTS IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY ............................................................................................................. 55 MASTER OF MUSIC IN PIANO....................................................................................................................................58 MASTER OF ARTS IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES .................................................................................................................. 60 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SPORT MANAGEMENT ......................................................................................................... 67 COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT ............................................................................................................. 71 MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION .................................................................................................................. 75 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT .................................................................................................................... 80 COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP ............................................................................................................... 84 DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION AND PUPIL SERVICES .......................................................................................... 88 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP .................................................................................................. 89 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP: PROFESSIONAL LEARNING ........................................................ 90 MASTER OF ARTS IN INCLUSIVE EDUCATION ............................................................................................................. 92 MASTER OF EDUCATION IN INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY; LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST (902I/902P); INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY COORDINATOR (92); ONLINE TEACHING ENDORSEMENT ..................................................................... 94 MASTER OF ARTS IN LANGUAGE AND LITERACY; MASTER OF ARTS IN LITERACY AND ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE; MASTER OF ARTS IN LITERACY AND LEARNING DISABILITIES; READING TEACHER (316) ........................... 96 MASTER OF ARTS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION ................................................................................................................. 99 MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING .............................................................................................................................. 102 Page 2 MASTER OF EDUCATION IN TEACHING, LEARNING AND LEADERSHIP ....................................................................... 105 MASTER OF ARTS IN URBAN EDUCATION ................................................................................................................ 107 MASTER OF ARTS IN URBAN SPECIAL EDUCATION ................................................................................................... 109 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS FOR THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP ........................................................... 110 DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR ..................................................................................................................................... 150 DOCTORATE IN LANGUAGE AND LITERACY (PH.D.) .................................................................................................. 153 DOCTORATE IN LEADERSHIP FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF LEARNING AND SERVICE (ED.D. OR PH.D.) ....................... 157 DOCTORATE IN LEADERSHIP FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF LEARNING AND SERVICE IN HIGHER EDUCATION (ED.D. OR PH.D.) .................................................................................................................................................................... 169 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (MSN) ................................................................................................................ 176 ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY INFORMATION .................................................................................................... 180 Page 3 PREFACE As the official academic catalog of Cardinal Stritch University, this publication lists all courses and programs in the undergraduate curriculum, graduation requirements, and academic and financial policies in effect as of the beginning of the fall term, 2013. Cardinal Stritch University regularly reviews its policies and procedures to ensure their clarity and consistent application, as well as compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, and best practices. Cardinal Stritch University constantly strives to address program growth and quality services for students and may make alterations to its programs, regulations, policies, and fees. The University reserves the right to change all related information contained herein, at any time, without notification, and as laws require. The information in this catalog is based on the most current information available at the time of publication. It is the student’s responsibility to familiarize himself/herself with these policies and to seek further clarity and assistance from the appropriate University department, where necessary. See the University’s web site, www.stritch.edu, for additional information. The Academic Calendar can be found online on the University’s web site at http://www.stritch.edu/academiccalendar/. The Exam Schedules can be found at http://www.stritch.edu/search.aspx?searchtext=exam%20schedule Page 4 ACCREDITATION AND MEMBERSHIPS Cardinal Stritch University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association, 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500 Chicago, IL 60604, phone: (800) 621-7440 or (312) 263-0456, fax: (312) 263-0456, www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org.; http://www.stritch.edu/About/Accreditation/ Cardinal Stritch University is also accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education; the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission; the Wisconsin State Department of Public Instruction; the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs; and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The College of Nursing programs are licensed by the Wisconsin State Board of Nursing. Cardinal Stritch University is registered as a private institution with the Minnesota