CHBMGenerpP Graduate The mission of Madonna University, Catalog a Catholic institution of higher learning, is to instill in its students Volume 21: 2020-2021 Christian humanistic values, intellectual inquiry, a respect for Effective as of Fall Semester, diversity, and a commitment to 2020-2021 serving others through a liberal arts education, integrated with career preparation and based on Madonna University the truths and principles 36600 Schoolcraft Road recognized within a Felician Livonia, MI 48150-1176 Franciscan tradition. Madonna University guarantees the right to (734) 432-5667 equal opportunity with discrimination because of race, religion, sex, age, (800) 852-4951, ext. 5667 national origin, disabilities, or any other Video Phone (734) 259-3796 characteristic protected by federal or state law. [email protected] Each Madonna University student is responsible for compliance with this catalog. The University reserves the right to withdraw or modify information in this catalog. Ver 7-30-2020 Welcome from the Graduate School Dean Since 1982 Madonna University has offered graduate programs that prepare students to effectively encounter intellectual, social, economic, professional, and spiritual challenges; not only those that are contemporary but those of the future. With over 30 master’s programs and the initiation of doctoral programs, we offer a wide variety of educational paths for the prospective graduate student. We invite you to become an important part of our history, our growth, and our reputation. The dedication and expertise of our faculty and staff have made our programs exceptional, attracting students from all around the world. Our alumni and students are bright and talented and reflect the best of what our graduate programs represent. We are proud of our part in their graduate education and proud to have them representing Madonna University in the world. Dr. Deborah Dunn, Dean, The Graduate School The Mission of the Graduate School The Madonna University Graduate School promotes excellence in graduate education by articulating a vision of inspired leadership, scholarship, and service for students, faculty, and the University. We seek to develop and support dynamic programs that emphasize core values of intellectual inquiry, integrity, professionalism, and promotion of the common good. 2 Madonna University Academic Calendar SEMESTER I – FALL 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 Faculty Conference Aug 24 Aug 23 Aug 22 Classes Begin Aug 31 Aug 30 Aug 29 Course Add and Drop Periods See Academic See Academic See Academic Planning Planning Planning Guide Guide Guide Student Convocation *Labor Day – no classes Sept 7 Sept 6 Sept 5 Deadline – Removal of “I” grade from Summer Semester Oct 2 Oct 8 Oct 7 Filing Deadline – Application for Graduation: Winter Semester, May Sept 30 Sept 30 Sept 30 Web Registration Begins – Summer Semester Oct 26 Oct 25 Oct 24 In-Person/Open Registration Begins- Summer Semester Nov 2 Nov 1 Oct 31 Final Date, Election of S Grade Nov 6 Nov 5 Nov 4 Final Filling Date/Doctoral Capstone Experience for December Graduation Nov 19 Nov 18 Nov 17 Final Date, Withdrawal from Courses (No later than 75% of complete coursework) Nov 20 Nov 19 Nov 18 **Thanksgiving Recess (begins at 4:00pm on the Wednesday before) Nov 26-29 Nov 25-28 Nov 24-27 Final Examinations (Last class session) Dec 14-19 Dec 13-18 Dec 12-17 End of Fall Semester Dec 19 Dec 18 Dec 17 Grades Due by 12:00 noon Dec 22 Dec 21 Dec 20 SEMESTER II – WINTER 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 Faculty Conference Jan 8 Jan 7 Jan 5 Classes Begin Jan 11 Jan 10 Jan 8 Course Add and Drop Periods See Academic See Academic See Academic Planning Planning Planning Guide Guide Guide Deadline – Removal of “I” grade from Fall Semester Jan 29 Jan 28 Jan 27 Filing Deadline – Application for Graduation: Summer Term, July Jan 29 Jan 31 Jan 31 Spring Vacation March 8-13 March 7-12 March 6-10 Final Date, Election of S Grade March 19 March 18 March 17 Web Registration Begins – Fall and Winter Semesters April 5 April 4 April 3 Final Filing Date/Doctoral Capstone Experience for May Graduation April 8 April 7 April 6 Final Date, Withdrawal from Courses (No later than 75% of complete coursework) April 9 April 8 April 6 In-Person /Open Registration Begins – Fall and Winter Semesters April 12 April 11 April 10 *Easter Recess (begins at 4:00pm on the Thursday before) April 2-4 April 15-17 April 7-9 Final Examinations (Last class session) May 3-8 May 2-7 May 1-6 End of Winter Semester May 8 May 7 May 6 Grades Due by 12:00 noon May 11 May 10 May 9 Graduation Liturgy May 6 May 19 May 18 Commencement May 8 May 21 May 20 SEMESTER III – SUMMER 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 Classes Begin May 17 May 16 May 15 Course Add and Drop Periods See Academic See Academic See Academic Planning Planning Planning Guide Guide Guide Memorial Day – No Classes May 31 May 30 May 29 Filing Deadline – Application for Graduation: Fall Semester, December May 28 May 31 May 31 Deadline – Removal of “I” grade from Winter Semester June 18 June 17 June 16 Independence Day – No Classes July 5 July 4 July 4 Final Date, Election of S Grade July 9 July 8 July 7 Final Filling Date/Doctoral Capstone Experience for August graduation July 22 July 21 July 20 Final Date, Withdrawal from Courses (No later than 75% of complete course work) July 30 July 29 July 28 Final Examinations (Last class session) Aug 16-21 Aug 15-20 Aug 14-19 End of Summer Semester Aug 21 Aug 20 Aug 19 Grades Due by 12:00 noon Aug 24 Aug 23 Aug 22 PLEASE REVIEW ACADEMIC PLANNING GUIDE FOR UPDATED & FURTHER INFORMATION. 3 Table of Contents Calendar…………………………………………………………………………3 Graduate Studies at Madonna University…………………………………5 Program Accreditations and Approvals…………………………………..8 The Madonna University Campus…………………………………………..8 Admission: Application Procedure………………………………………...10 International Students on F-1 Student Visa………………………….13 Tuition, Expenses, Payments………………………………………………...14 Financial Aid…………………………………………………………………...19 Technology Services………………………………………………………….23 Policies: Academic Options………………………………………………...23 Policies: Academic Process...……………………………………………....25 Policies: Academic Standards……………………………………………...34 Policies: Academic Records………………………………………………...38 Student Affairs and Services………………………………………………...40 Student Affairs Policies/Madonna University Alumni……………………43 Graduate Academic Programs…………………………………………….45 Course Descriptions…………………………………………………………..115 Administration and Graduate Faculty……………………………………178 Index…………………………………………………………………………….185 Campus Maps/Driving Maps……………………………………………….193 Telephone Directory………………………………………………………....196 4 Graduate Madonna University A Tradition of Service Madonna University is proud of its commitment to Education for quality liberal arts education and its history of emphasizing public service. Founded by the Felician Sisters of Livonia, Michigan, in 1937, an outgrowth of Working Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Junior College (1937-1947), Madonna is an independent Catholic and Professionals Franciscan university. The Mission of Madonna University, a Catholic institution of higher learning, is: XPAND YOUR POSSIBILITIES! At Madonna To instill in its students Christian humanistic values, University, we are dedicated to helping intellectual inquiry, a respect for diversity, and a E you achieve your intellectual and commitment to serving others through a liberal arts professional development goals. Whether your education, integrated with career preparation and goal is to gain advanced knowledge in your based on the truths and principles recognized within a field, expand your skills, gain new credentials, or Felician Franciscan tradition. retool for a new career, our programs can help Madonna University’s mission is inspired by these core you reach your goals. values: Franciscan ODAY’S workplace has become respect for the dignity of each person increasingly complex, impacted by rapid peace and justice knowledge expansion, a dramatic growth in T reverence for creation technology, ethical dilemmas, and the effects education for truth and service of globalization. The key to career success in this Felician ever-changing environment is professional respect for human dignity education, especially advanced study at the peace and justice graduate level. solidarity with the poor compassion OU, the prospective student, are looking transformation for a graduate program that will offer the Madonna University Y best-specialized curriculum to prepare you for the future. Our programs challenge you respect integrity to acquire state-of-the-art knowledge, responsible stewardship leadership skills, and moral-ethical sensitivities to intellectual, spiritual, personal development work effectively and productively. To choose educational access the program that best suits your needs, you will excellence want to evaluate each program carefully, and match its resources, its faculty, curriculum, and Madonna University’s graduate school’s academic programs reflect this mission. Our graduates shape the facilities to your personal and professional goals. direction of organizations, not from the vantage of This process of evaluation and decision-making practicality and expediency alone, but from a values is your first step toward achieving your graduate perspective, a concern for the rights and dignity of degree. others, and a sense of social responsibility. Diversity and Inclusion Statement This catalog will help you learn about Madonna Madonna University lives out its Catholic and University graduate programs and to consider