MAKE YOUR MARK 2021– 2022 GRADUATE CATALOG | THE UNIVERSITY MISSION 701 College Road Lebanon, IL 62254 618-537-4481 1-800-BEARCAT www.mckendree.edu Apply Today! (FREE) | Request Information | Contact Us | Visit Us | Learn More | www.mckendree.edu 1 MAKE YOUR MARK 2021– 2022 GRADUATE CATALOG | ACCREDITATIONS | APPROVALS AND LICENSES ACCREDITATIONS APPROVALS AND LICENSES Higher Learning Commission Illinois Board of Kentucky Approving Agency 230 South LaSalle St. Higher Education for Veterans’ Education Suite 7-500 431 East Adams, 2nd Floor 300 North Main Street Chicago, IL 60604-1413 Springfield, IL 62701-1404 Versailles, KY 40383 800-621-7440 217-782-2551 859-256-3235 Commission on Collegiate Illinois Department Kentucky Council on Nursing Education (CCNE) of Veterans’ Affairs Postsecondary Education 655 K Street NW 833 South Spring Street 1024 Capital Center Drive Suite 750 P.O. 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(FREE) | Request Information | Contact Us | Visit Us | Learn More | www.mckendree.edu MAKE YOUR MARK 2021– 2022 GRADUATE CATALOG | CONTENTS CONTENTS Letter from the President .......................................4 SCHOOL OF NURSING AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS The University Mission ............................................6 Master of Arts in Clinical McKendree Worldwide ............................................8 Mental Health Counseling ................................82 Admission ...............................................................11 Master of Health Administration .........................86 Financial Information ............................................16 Master of Science Student Services ....................................................19 in Athletic Training ............................................89 Academic Policies ..................................................21 Master of Science in Nursing ................................92 Doctor of Nursing Practice COURSES OF STUDY in Ethical Leadership .........................................96 SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Master of Business Administration .....................32 Course Descriptions .............................................100 Post-baccalaureate Certificates ...........................36 Board of Trustees .................................................131 Board Members ....................................................131 SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Current Honorary Master of Arts in Teaching ....................................45 and Trustee Emeritus ......................................131 Master of Arts in Education ..................................52 Alumni Board ........................................................131 Special Non-Degree................................................70 University Administration ..................................132 Specialist in Education ..........................................73 Current Emeriti Administrators Doctor of Education ...............................................78 and Faculty .......................................................134 Index ......................................................................139 McKendree University is a leader among today’s educational institutions. McKendree University complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws and regulations, including but not limited to: Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended; Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, as amended; Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended; and, all other federal, state, and local anti-discrimination and equal opportunity laws and regulations including the Illinois Human Rights Act. McKendree University will not discriminate or retaliate on the basis of race, religion, gender, color, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender expression and identification in any phase of its admissions, financial aid, educational, athletic, or other programs or activities or, with respect to its employment practices. McKendree University is also committed to enhancing the cultural and gender diversity of the University. Students and employees, including applicants, who believe they may have been discriminated against, may contact the University’s Compliance Officer at the University’s address or by telephone at (618) 537-6533 or they may contact the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or the Illinois Department of Human Rights. McKendree University is also authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students. McKendree University supports the “Eight Keys and the Principles of Excellence for Serving Veterans” published by the U.S. Department of Education and complies with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. Policies stated in this catalog are subject to change as required and as the institution deems appropriate. The statements contained herein are not to be regarded as an offer to contract. Edited by J. Alan Alewine, PhD | Layout and design by Studio 20/20 Apply Today! (FREE) | Request Information | Contact Us | Visit Us | Learn More | www.mckendree.edu 3 MAKE YOUR MARK 2021– 2022 GRADUATE CATALOG | INTRODUCTION Our graduate programs provide an opportunity for you to deepen your understanding of your discipline and develop skills that will enable you to ask questions, explore ideas, solve problems, and effect change. Our graduate faculty will challenge you to participate actively, understand critical issues in your field, share your own perspectives, and work on real-world projects. A LETTER I am confident that the knowledge and skills you bring to your studies, coupled with the tremendous expertise and experience of our graduate faculty, FROM THE will ensure your preparation for leadership roles in the workplace and community. PRESIDENT We are fully committed to meeting the diverse needs of our graduate students. Congratulations on your decision to pursue We offer our programs on campus, at external graduate studies at McKendree University. sites convenient to students’ homes and workplaces, and via online instruction. We understand that you must balance many responsibilities as a student, family member, employee, and community member, and we are here to help. This catalog provides information about our graduate program curricula, policies, and procedures. It is an excellent reference that will help you maximize your time here. Please do not hesitate to contact any member of our faculty or staff if you have any questions or concerns. We are pleased that you have chosen to study here, and are ready to support you on your journey. Welcome, and best wishes for a successful McKendree experience. Sincerely, Daniel C. Dobbins ‘81 President • McKendree University MAKE YOUR MARK 4 Apply Today! (FREE) | Request Information | Contact Us | Visit Us | Learn More | www.mckendree.edu MAKE YOUR MARK 2021– 2022 GRADUATE CATALOG | THE UNIVERSITY MISSION Apply Today! (FREE) | Request Information | Contact Us | Visit Us | Learn More | www.mckendree.edu 5 MAKE YOUR MARK 2021– 2022 GRADUATE CATALOG | THE UNIVERSITY MISSION We guide our students in the pursuit of academic excellence, which will prepare them for leadership roles in our society. To achieve this end we encourage broader vision, enriched purpose, engagement with community, commitment to responsible citizenship, openness to new ideas and dedication to lifelong learning. In keeping with our history and traditions, we provide our students with a rigorous, broadly based liberal arts curriculum joined with specialization in a specific discipline. We cherish our historical relationship with the United Methodist Church and its tradition of Judeo-Christian ideals. Therefore, we encourage an atmosphere of open dialogue, free inquiry, and mutual respect, conducted among students from diverse backgrounds. THE UNIVERSITY MISSION The mission of McKendree University is to provide a high quality educational experience to outstanding students. MAKE YOUR MARK 6 Apply Today! (FREE) | Request Information | Contact Us | Visit Us | Learn More | www.mckendree.edu MAKE YOUR MARK 2021– 2022 GRADUATE CATALOG | THE UNIVERSITY MISSION The Tradition Established in 1828 by pioneer Methodists, McKendree is the oldest university in Illinois, and the oldest in the nation with continuous ties to the United Methodist Church. First called Lebanon Seminary, the school opened in two rented sheds for 72 students. In 1830, Bishop William McKendree, the first American-born bishop of the Methodist Church, permitted the Board of Trustees to change the institution’s name to McKendree College. Later Bishop McKendree deeded 480 acres of rich land in Shiloh Valley, Illinois, to help support the College. Reverend Peter Akers, in 1833, was the first president of the newly named college. He was three times president of McKendree College and received its first degree, an honorary Doctorate of Divinity. In 1835, the College received one of the first charters granted to independent