GRADUATE CATALOG 2019 / 2020 Graduate Catalog 2019–2020 Houston’s Catholic University Diaconate Program Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Doctor of Education in Ethical Leadership (EdD) Maestría de Artes en Teología Pastoral (MA en TP) Master in Clinical Translation Management (MCTM) Master in International Business (MIB) Master in Liberal Arts (MLA) Master in Public Policy & Administration (MPPA) Master of Arts in Faith and Culture (MAFC) Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies (MAPS) Master of Arts in Philosophy (M.A.) Master of Arts: John Paul II Studies (JPII) Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Master of Arts in Theology (MAT) Master of Business Administration (MBA) Master of Divinity (MDiv) Master of Education (MEd) Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) Master of Sacred Music (MSM) Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) Master of Science in Applied Data Science (MSADS) Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MSCMHC) Master of Science in Industrial and Process Chemistry (MSIPC) Master of Science in Finance (MSF) Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) 3800 Montrose Blvd • Houston, Texas 77006–4626 • 713–522–7911 • www.stthom.edu UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS SACSCOC ACCREDITATION STATEMENT The University oF St. Thomas is accredited by the Southern Association oF Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, or call 713-522-7911 For questions about the accreditation of the University of St. Thomas. SCHOOL ACCREDITATIONS School of Arts & Sciences Chemistry: American Chemical Society Cameron School of Business Association to Advance Collegiate Schools oF Business School of Education and Human Services Texas Education Agency (TEA) Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC) Carol and Odis Peavy School of Nursing BSN program approved by the Texas Board oF Nursing BSN program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education School of Theology at St. Mary's Seminary Association oF Theological Schools UNIVERSITY MEMBERSHIPS American Association oF Colleges For Teacher Education American Association oF Colleges oF Nursing Association oF American Colleges and Universities Association oF Catholic Colleges and Universities Association oF Graduate Liberal Studies Programs Catholic Higher Education Research Cooperative Council For Higher Education Accreditation Council oF Independent Colleges Council oF Undergraduate Research EDUCAUSE Greater Houston Partnership Hispanic Association oF Colleges and Universities Independent Colleges and Universities of Texas International Council of Universities of St. Thomas Aquinas National Association oF College and University Business OfFicers National Association oF Financial Aid Administrators National Association oF Intercollegiate Athletics Red River Athletic ConFerence Texas Campus Compact Texas State Board oF Examiners oF ProFessional Counselors The College Board The 2019–2020 Graduate Catalog was produced by the Office of Academic Affairs in cooperation with the Office of Creative Services. GRADUATE PROGRAMS | 3 | TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................................................................................................................... 4 THE UNIVERSITY ............................................................................................................................................................. 6 MISSION STATEMENT ....................................................................................................................................................................... 6 HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY ....................................................................................................................................... 6 BASILIAN TRADITION ...................................................................................................................................................... 7 UNIVERSITY SEAL ............................................................................................................................................................. 7 LIBRARIES ........................................................................................................................................................................... 7 UNIVERSITY SERVICES ............................................................................................................................................................. 7 ADMISSIONS POLICIES ..................................................................................................................................................... 18 FINANCES ............................................................................................................................................................................ 22 PAYMENT OF TUITION AND FEES .................................................................................................................................. 23 FINANCIAL AID ................................................................................................................................................................... 24 ACADEMIC CITIZENSHIP ................................................................................................................................................. 29 ACADEMIC INFORMATION ...................................................................................................................................................... 32 GRADUATE PROGRAMS ................................................................................................................................................... 41 CAMERON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS .............................................................................................................................. 43 Master oF Business Administration (MBA) Master in Clinical Translation Management (MCTM) Master in International Business (MIB) Master oF ProFessional Accounting (MPA) Master oF Science in Accounting (MSA) Master oF Science in Finance (MSF) CAROL AND ODIS PEAVY SCHOOL OF NURSING .................................................................................................... 73 RN-MSN Master oF Nursing (MSN) Doctor oF Nursing Practice (DNP) DONALD S. NESTI, CSSP CENTER FOR FAITH AND CULTURE ................................................................................ 90 Master oF Arts in Faith and Culture (MAFC) SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES ................................................................................................ 101 Master oF Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MSCMHC) Master oF Education (MEd) Master oF Arts in Teaching (MAT) Master oF Arts in Catholic Education (MACE) Master oF Arts in Catholic Educational Leadership (MACEL) Doctor oF Education in Ethical Leadership (EdD) SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES ............................................................................................................................... 147 Master in Liberal Arts (MLA) Master in Public Policy & Administration (MPPA) Master oF Sacred Music (MSM) Master oF Arts in Philosophy (MA) Master oF Arts in Theological Studies (MA) Doctor oF Philosophy (PhD) SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY ................................................................................................................................................ 204 Master oF Divinity Ordination Track (MDiv) Master oF Divinity Non-Ordination Track (MDiv) Master oF Arts in Pastoral Studies (MAPS) BOARD OF DIRECTORS ..................................................................................................................................................... 250 UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION ..................................................................................................................................... 251 FACULTY ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 253 The University of St. Thomas makes every effort to include in the Graduate Catalog accurate and current information on policies, programs and courses. However, the University reserves the right to make changes considered expedient for its general well–being or that of any of its constituencies. Furthermore, the provisions of the Graduate Catalog do not constitute an irrevocable contract between any student and the University, and all provisions of the Graduate Catalog remain subject to revision at any time for any reason and without prior notice. The Graduate Catalog is primarily an online document available at www.stthom.edu/catalog. TABLE OF CONTENTS | 4 | THE UNIVERSITY MISSION STATEMENT We are the University oF St. Thomas, the Catholic university in the heart oF Houston. We are committed to the Catholic intellectual tradition and the dialogue between faith and reason. By pursuing excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service, we embody and instill in our students the core values of our founders, the Basilian Fathers: goodness, discipline, and knowledge. We Foster engagement in a diverse, collaborative community. As a comprehensive university grounded in the liberal arts, we educate students to think critically, communicate eFFectively, succeed proFessionally, and lead ethically. HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY The University oF St.