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TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information 2 Admission 9 Tuition and Fees 12 Financial Aid 14 Student Life 15 Academic Services 18 Academic Regulations and Policies 19 Degree Requirements 29 Business 31 Education 37 Mental Health Counseling 51 Nursing 57 Servant Leadership 65 Other Graduate Offerings 71 Course Descriptions 75 Directory 119 Academic Calendar 122 Index 123 Viterbo University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, a commission of the North Central Association, 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, Illinois 60604-1411, 800-621-7440 (V); 312-263- 7462 (F); [email protected]; www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org 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. The information contained in this catalog is subject to change without published notice. 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. A student follows the catalog in effect at the time of entry and should retain the catalog for the duration of stay provided attendance is uninterrupted. The university catalog is normally revised every year and changes are announced. When changes occur, either the original or the most recent catalog may be followed. 1 GENERAL INFORMATION General Information Welcome Welcome to Viterbo University’s graduate studies programs. This catalog has been prepared to acquaint you with the five graduate programs at Viterbo, especially regarding topics pertinent to all the programs such as requirements, admission processes, registration, tuition, student services, and university policies and procedures. You are invited to consult relevant sections of the university Web pages for more detailed information. The online catalog will be updated as changes in policies and procedures are made. There may be changes in university policies unrelated to specific programs which affect the health, safety, and welfare of the Viterbo University community that take effect immediately. Dedication To Francis of Assisi, “Everybody’s Saint,” a man of justice and peace. To Rose of Viterbo, a faithful interpreter of the spirit of Francis. To Clare of Assisi, confidant of St. Francis and bearer of light to the world. For their legacy to us of ideals, energy, and leadership. Identity Founded and sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, Viterbo is a Catholic, Franciscan university in the liberal arts tradition. Mission The Viterbo University community prepares students for faithful service and ethical leadership. Accreditation Viterbo University is accredited by: • Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) 11520 West 119th Street, Overland Park, KS 66213, (913) 339-9356; www.acbsp.org • Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education of the American Dietetic Association 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995; 312-899-5400; http://www.eatright.org/students/education/accreditedprograms.aspx • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036; 202-887-6791; www.aacn.nche.edu/accreditation/ • Council on Social Work Education 1725 Duke Street, Suite 500, Alexandria, VA 22314-3457; 703-683-8080; www.cswe.org/CSWE/ • The Higher Learning Commission 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504; 800-621-7440; www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org • National Association of Schools of Music 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, VA 20190-5248; 703-437-0700; http://nasm.arts-accredit.org • National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education 2010 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20036; 202-466-7496; www.ncate.org/ Its chemistry program is approved by the American Chemical Society. The nursing program is approved by the Wisconsin State Board of Nursing for the licensure of registered nurses. 2 GENERAL INFORMATION The education program is approved by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners, the Iowa Department of Education, and Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction for the certification of teachers in the elementary and secondary schools and for the training of veterans. Viterbo University holds membership in the: • American Academy of Nurse Practitioners • American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education • American Association of Colleges of Nursing • Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities • Association of Franciscan Colleges and Universities • Attorney General’s List for Foreign Students • Council of Independent Colleges • Council on Adult and Experiential Learning • Council on Postsecondary Accreditation • Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools • National Association of Graduate Admission Professionals • National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities • National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties • Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities Degree Offerings Viterbo University offers the following graduate degrees: • Master of Arts in Education • Master of Arts in Servant Leadership • Master of Business Administration • Master of Science • Master of Science in Nursing Viterbo University offers the following undergraduate degrees: • Associate of Arts • Associate of Science • Bachelor of Art Education • Bachelor of Arts • Bachelor of Business Administration • Bachelor of Fine Arts • Bachelor of Liberal Studies • Bachelor of Music • Bachelor of Science • Bachelor of Science in Community-Medical Dietetics • Bachelor of Science in Education • Bachelor of Science in Nursing For further information on undergraduate programs and policies, students may refer to the university undergraduate catalog. 3 GENERAL INFORMATION Mission of Graduate Studies Viterbo University’s mission is to prepare students for faithful service and ethical leadership. The mission of graduate studies at Viterbo University is to provide an environment in which students are prepared to be professional, scholarly and ethical leaders of tomorrow. Graduate students and faculty grow together toward this mission through an understanding of and capacity for scholarship, critical thinking, academic rigor and intellectual ethics. Graduate Studies Goals • Support the mission and philosophy, strategic plans and strategies, policies and procedures of the university. • Provide support and guidance in the development and implementation of dynamic graduate programs. • Work to enrich and create greater opportunity for graduate research on campus. • Provide leadership in strategic, academic, and assessment planning and in implementing and reviewing programs at the graduate level. • Advocate for all graduate programs and collaborate with other university leaders to secure necessary resources for program growth and quality assurance. • Collaborate with other deans, program directors, and cabinet regarding policies and procedures for admission, marketing, recruitment, and graduation at the graduate level. • Develop, implement, and supervise policies, procedures, and requirements affecting all graduate programs and faculty in consultation with deans and program directors. • Develop collaborative relationships with internal and appropriate external constituencies in order to facilitate excellence and growth in graduate programs. Graduate Student Expectations Intellectual 1. Learn research methods, ethical dimensions, and historical knowledge bases of the discipline. 2. Provide accurate and honest reporting of research results. 3. Read, reflect, research and write critically in a disciplined manner. 4. Dedicate the appropriate time and energy to accomplishing academic excellence and completing the degree in a timely fashion. 5. Learn the historical and theoretical context of the discipline. 6. Generate new ideas and ways of viewing things. 7. Discover new ways of serving and leading. 8. Initiate inquiry to advance your understanding of the discipline. 20. Develop a contemplative approach to synthesis of theory and praxis. 4 GENERAL INFORMATION Professional 11. Develop personal and professional accountability in both theory and praxis. 12. Understand and practice GPAE policies and procedures, specific program requirements, and standards of performance established by the specific discipline(s). 13. Behave in a professional and mature nature in all interactions with faculty, staff and other students. 14. Create an ethos of collegiality and