Graduate ACADEMIC CATALOG 2018 - 19 Table of Contents About this Catalog Table of Contents 1 About this Catalog 1 Tis Academic Catalog contains ofcial announce- About Midland University 2 ments of policies and practices for the academic year Midland University’s Mission 3 2018-2019, efective August 1, 2018. Accreditation 3 Although Midland University intends to adhere to the Graduate Admissions 4 content of this catalog, the University reserves the right Transfer of Credit & Residency Requirements 5 to modify or change the curriculum, admission and Academic Policies and Standards 6 degree requirements, tuition and fees, and other poli- Student Records and Privacy Rights 10 cies and procedures without prior notice and without Rules, Rights, and Responsibilities 13 regard to date of application for admission or enroll- Academic Resources 18 ment. Te information in this catalog is not an ofer to Academic Calendars 19 enter into a binding contract between the student and Graduate Programs in Arts & Sciences 21 the University. Adult & Organizational Learning 21 Tese academic policies will apply to all students who AOL Courses 22 begin their academic program during the period of AOL Faculty 24 this catalog. Students currently enrolled under a pre- Graduate Programs in Business 25 vious Academic Catalog have the option of remaining Master of Business Administration 25 under that Academic Catalog or substituting this new MBA Courses 27 catalog. Tis option may be exercised by informing MBA Faculty 32 the Registrar of the requested change in writing. Graduate Programs in Education 33 Questions about this catalog should be directed to the Master of Education 33 University Registrar: [email protected]. EDU Courses 34 Gradnaute Endorsement Programs 37 English as a Second Language 37 EDU Faculty 38 Graduate Programs in Human Performance 39 Master of Athletic Training 39 MAT Courses 40 MAT Faculty 41 Academic Afairs 42 Administration and Staf Contacts 43 1 are also available for students. Many Midland students About midland University have set their career goals upon entering the Univer- sity; others who enroll are undecided about a career path. With the help of an academic advisor, students Midland is a four-year, private, coeducational univer- may choose to take a variety of courses during the frst sity of liberal arts and sciences, ofering undergraduate two years at Midland University; this gives students the education and select graduate programs of the high- opportunity to examine several academic and career est quality. Our goal is to prepare every student for options to make informed educational and career satisfaction and success in a selected vocation and to choices. advance the Christian view of life. Campus Character and History Midland is a 33-acre campus in the heart of Fremont. Midland University owns a rich history of more than Te campus contains 18 buildings, including the 130 years of service in higher education. Our institu- 26,000 square-foot Kimmel Teatre, the repurposed tion was frst founded in 1883 as Luther College and Olson Student Center, and the 44,000 square-foot was then established as Midland College in Atchinson, Events Center for athletics and special events. Kansas in 1887. Midland is a product of several college and church mergers. In 1919, the institution settled Midland has an additional location in Omaha. Tis on its current location of Fremont, Nebraska. In 1962, 10,000 square-foot facility, located in the Old Mill Luther College merged with Te Luther Junior Col- business district, contains classrooms, collaborative lege of Wahoo and was renamed as Midland Lutheran space where students can work, café areas for commu- College. Te college was refounded in 2010, and was nity events, and ofce space. Te Omaha location is renamed as Midland University. Midland is afliated home to the Midland MBA program and the Para to with the Nebraska Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Teacher Program, Church in America Calendar Location Midland traditional calendar consists of a 4-1-4 aca- Fremont is a community of approximately 25,000 peo- demic calendar consisting of two four-month terms ple situated about 25 miles northwest of Omaha and 50 separated by a three-week January Interterm. Select miles from Lincoln, the capital of Nebraska. summer classes are also available for students to take. Te Midland MBA Academic Calendar consists of fve Profle 9-week terms. Te Midland MED and other education Midland has over 1,400 students from more than 30 endorsement programs’ Academic Calendar consists of states and international locations, most of who grad- fve 8-week terms. uated in the top one-third of their high school classes. Te majority of our students live on campus (60%) and are between the ages of 18 and 22. Although the majority of students on campus register as tradition- al students, the University also provides educational opportunities for nontraditional, online, and part-time students. Academic Programs Te University ofers six bachelors programs along with four graduate programs. Within the 21 subject areas, Midland ofers 35 full and compressed majors, 29 concentrations, 21 education endorsements, 18 minors, and 14 pre-professional felds of study. In addition, independent study, interdisciplinary concen- trations, and student designed special studies majors 2 ferences. Te presentation of any specifc idea on the Midland University’s Mission campus or within the community does not indicate University advocacy, acceptance, or commitment to it. Rather, it refects the University’s strong commitment Mission Statement to learn from others and ideas through dialogue. Midland University inspires people to learn and lead in the world with purpose. As a community, we share a common ground that we are to love and serve all of God’s creation. Te New Statement of Core Institutional Values Testament messages of forgiveness and love are funda- Midland University is a liberal arts university afliated mental to our core beliefs and practices. with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. We Midland promotes and teaches in community its fve hold the following core values to be the foundation of core values supportive of the University’s mission state- our identity as a community: ment “to inspire to learn and lead in the world with purpose.” Each core value - faith, learning, quality, Faith: We believe as a university of the Lutheran tradi- respect, and stewardship - reinforces the others. All tion that faith and learning are inexorably linked. We members of our shared educational community try to believe that the exploration of faith and religion is an live up to them to the best of their individual human essential human endeavor. abilities. Learning: We believe that learning is best based on open inquiry and the liberal arts. We believe that an appreciation of empirical, theoretic, and aesthetic Accreditation forms of knowledge is critical to the development of citizens who can respond to an ever-changing world. Midland is accredited by the: Quality: We believe in upholding exacting standards Higher Learning Commission of quality and accountability. We believe in a learning 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400 experience where excellence in all things is valued and Chicago, Illinois, 60602-2504 expected by all our constituents – our faculty, staf, (800)621-7440 students, alumni, trustees, and friends. Respect: We believe in the sanctity of the individual in Department of Higher Education of the Evangelical a mutually supportive community of a small university. Lutheran Church Terefore, we believe in a focus on each person as an 8765 W Higgins Road individual with inherent worth. Chicago, IL 60631 Stewardship: We believe we are called to educate mor- (800)638-3522 ally and ethically responsible citizens of a pluralistic global society. In this endeavor, we are guided by the Te education program is approved by: ideas of service, integrity, and mutual respect. Nebraska State Department of Education 301 Centennial Mall South, P.O. Box 94987 Statement of Faith, Learning, and Intellectual Lincoln, NE 68509-4987 Engagement (402)471-2295 For more than 130 years, Midland University has sup- ported liberal arts and Lutheran higher education tra- Documentation of accreditation may be viewed upon ditions. Tese traditions encourage open inquiry and request in the Ofce of the President. consideration of ideas critical to understanding both the human condition and human potential. Refecting the University’s mission and core values of faith and learning, we are guided by a theology that pursues truth and learning through open inquiry of ideas and structured environments. Beyond promoting under- standing, our core value of respect requires us that we demonstrate civility and tolerance in discussing dif- 3 Graduate Admissions PROVISIONAL ADMISSION A student who has met the basic requirements such as GPA, but is still awaiting one or more documents re- All graduate students are encouraged to apply online quired by the Admission Ofce may be granted provi- by visiting www.midlandu.edu. Tere is no applica- sional admission. A student who is granted provisional tion fee for applications to graduate programs, unless admission must submit or satisfy any outstanding otherwise indicated. requirements within 60 days afer the frst day of regis- tration in order to continue in the program. Require- REGULAR ADMISSION ments for the MAT program must be completed by the To be considered for regular admission to a graduate frst day of the fall classes. program, applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, or be within PROBATIONARY ADMISSION twenty-eight (28) credits of completion of a baccalau- In certain exceptional cases, a student who does not reate degree from Midland (or other colleges, with ap- meet minimum program requirements, but presents proval from the program dean) and have an approved evidence of ability to succeed in a graduate program, degree plan by the dean of the program.