Graduate Catalog 2013-2014 CUChicago.edu/catalog 7400 Augusta Street – River Forest, IL 60305-1499 2013-2014 Graduate Academic Catalog User’s Guide There are several options to navigate the catalog: • Click on “Page Thumbnails” icon that looks like two sheets of paper on the upper left corner to reveal a complete listing of every page. • Click on “Bookmarks” icon that looks like a ribbon on the upper left immediately below the “Page Thumbnails” icon to use bookmarks to navigate the catalog. • The Table of Contents contains direct links to each catalog section. • Use the page numbers viewer (upper left toolbar) to navigate to specific pages, or to simply read through the catalog. • Press “Ctrl F” on your keyboard to access a “Find” search bar in the upper right hand corner of the document. Enter a keyword or topic of interest and press “Next” to search. Table of Contents Page President’s Message 1 University Contact Information 2 Academic Calendar 3 Accreditation, Certificates, Degrees and Programs 4 Mission Statement 7 General Concordia Information 8 Honor Code 11 Graduate Admission 12 Graduate Fees, Financial Policies and Financial Assistance 16 Academic Information 26 Registration Policies and Procedures 33 Graduate Student Services 39 Post-Baccalaureate Endorsement and Certificate Programs 44 Master of Arts Degree Programs 50 Master of Business Administration Program 98 Master of Church Music Program 102 Master of Science Degree Programs 105 Post-Master’s Certificate Programs 108 Doctoral Degree Programs: EdD and PhD 112 Course Descriptions 131 Graduate Faculty 197 Degrees Conferred 206 Legal Notices 220 Welcome to Concordia University Chicago Concordia University Chicago was founded in 1864 in Addison, Illinois, and was relocated to the Village of River Forest in 1913. Concordia-Chicago has grown in many ways through the years and now has a student body of approximately 1,300 undergraduate and 3,800 graduate students. The original purpose of the University was exclusively for the preparation of teachers for Lutheran elementary schools throughout the country. That goal is now much expanded. More than 4,000 master’s degrees have been awarded since the graduate program began in 1957 with 74 students. Today the program offers 24 options, 11 of which are designed primarily for educators, including a doctoral program. Other graduate programs include church music, religion, gerontology, psychology, community counseling and human services. Graduate study at Concordia-Chicago is designed to build upon competencies developed through the successful completion of a baccalaureate degree program. Participation in the graduate program will build on this foundation to extend both knowledge and intellectual maturity. Graduate study is a goal- structured program providing opportunity for concentrated study. It also provides a closer working relationship with faculty, creative thinking, and more intensive library research. As graduate students study side by side with other graduate students, there is an added dimension of greater depth and breadth of learning, often supplemented by the varied experiences drawn from individual daily responsibilities. Owned and operated by The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod and a member institution of the Concordia University System (CUS), Concordia University Chicago aims to integrate the academic disciplines with this spiritual philosophy in order to build a strong set of values for the solution of the problems of today and tomorrow. Concordia-Chicago continues the dedication it has had for 150 years; to give you the finest preparation possible for the realities of life; the discipline and Christian commitment that will produce leadership and responsibility in society; the zeal and motivation for continued growth and learning that will last a lifetime. We look forward to the opportunity to share that experience with you. Dr. John F. Johnson President, Concordia University Chicago 1 University Contact Information Main Switchboard 708-771-8300 Admission: Graduate 708-209-4093 877-CUChicago [email protected] Accelerated Degree (Undergraduate) Completion Program for Adults 708-209-3535 866-4MY-DEGREE Alumni Relations 888-258-6773 Career Planning/Placement 708-209-3033 Colloquy Program 708-209-3568 Commuter Services 708-209-3475 Correspondence Courses 708-209-3024 Learning Assistance 708-209-3042 Multicultural Affairs 708-209-3042 Registrar’s Office 708-209-3165 Student Business Services 708-209-3241 Transcripts 708-209-3165 2 2013-2014 Academic Calendar – Graduate Fall 2013 Opening Service August 25, 2013 Semester Begins August 26, 2013 Labor Day Holiday September 2, 2013 Census Date September 20, 2013 Thanksgiving Break – no classes Nov 27 – Dec 1, 2013 Intent to Graduate Deadline December 1, 2013 (for May 2014 graduation) Semester Ends December 13, 2013 Commencement December 14, 2013 Spring 2014 Semester Begins January 8, 2014 Census Date February 7, 2014 Spring Break Dependent upon site (On campus break is March 2-9, 2014) Intent to Graduate Deadline April 1, 2014 (for August 2014 graduation) Easter Break – no classes April 17-20, 2014 Semester Ends May 9, 2014 Commencement May 10, 2014 An academic calendar complete with course start and end dates, add/drop dates, and more detailed information can be found at CUChicago.edu/academics/registrar/academic-calendars. 3 Accreditation, Certificates, Degrees and Programs Academic Accreditations North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (HLC-NCACS) Council for the Preparation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) – Master of Arts in Clinical and Mental Health only National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) Academic Affiliates Council of Graduate Schools American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education Associated Colleges of the Chicago Area Association for Gerontology in Higher Education Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges and Universities National Association for Education of Young Children The Chicago Consortium of Colleges and Universities Post-Baccalaureate Certificates State of Illinois Endorsements Special Education, LBS1 Professional Certificates Coaching Couple and Family Relational System The Fullbridge Certificate Gerontology Human Resource Management Not-for-Profit/Church Management Organizational Process Piano Pedagogy Spoken Word Pedagogy Graduate Degrees Master of Arts Master of Arts in Teaching Master of Business Administration Master of Church Music Master of Science Doctor of Education Doctor of Philosophy Master’s Programs Applied Exercise Science Business Administration (Comprehensive) Business Administration in Accounting Business Administration in Financial Institutions Business Administration in Chief School Business Official 4 Business Administration in Health Care Management Business Administration in Leadership and Change Management Business Administration in Not-for-Profit Management Business Administration in School Business Management Business Administration in Sports Management Christian Education Church Music Clinical Mental Health Counseling Community Counseling Critical Perspectives in Education Curriculum and Instruction Curriculum and Instruction with ESL Endorsement Curriculum and Instruction with ESL and Bilingual Endorsements Differentiated Instruction Education Technology Educational Administration Early Childhood Education ESL with TESOL Graduate Certificate Option Gerontology Grant Writing, Management and Evaluation Human Services Human Services/Administration Human Services/Exercise Science Instructional Design and Technology Leadership Studies MAT in Early Childhood Education MAT in Elementary Education (Type 03 Certification) MAT in Secondary Education (Type 09 Certification) Music Psychology Reading Education (Type 10 Certification) Religion School Counseling (Type 73 Certification) School Leadership, Principal Preparation Special Education, LBS 1 Sports Leadership Teacher Leader TESOL for Adult Learners Post Master’s Programs State of Illinois Certificates and Endorsements Type 73 Certification - School Counselor Type 75 Certification - General Administration Special Education, LBS 1 Endorsement Professional Certificates 5 Church/Not-for-Profit Management Educational Technology Gerontology Doctoral Programs in Leadership Community Colleges Early Childhood Education Educational Leadership Higher Education Organizational Leadership Reading, Language and Literacy Sports Leadership School Leadership Teacher Leadership 6 Mission Statement Mission As a distinctive, comprehensive university of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, centered in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and based in the liberal arts, Concordia University Chicago equips men and women to serve and lead with integrity, creativity, competence, and compassion in a diverse, interconnected, and increasingly urbanized church and world. Vision Rooted in its Christian heritage of engaging knowledge and faith, Concordia University Chicago aspires to be the destination university for all who seek to develop their full individual potential through a distinctive, innovative and dynamic environment of exploration, creativity and discovery for leading lives of servant-minded leadership. Core Values We at Concordia University Chicago embrace these Core Values as essential to living together in a vibrant and influential Christian academic community and as productive citizens of the Church and world. Christian Faith Christian faith is an integral part of our community.