UNIVERSITY OF MARY UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS Catalog 2010–2011 University of Mary Information at a Glance Private/Co-Educational Areas of Study – Minors The Only Private University in North Dakota Accounting Mathematics • Sponsored by the Benedictine Sisters of Annunciation Monastery Addiction Counseling Music Biology • Located six miles south of Bismarck, ND (2007 population – 58,333) Pastoral Ministry Business Administration Philosophy Enrollment (2009) Business Communications Total number of students – 2,830 Catholic Studies Philosophy-Theology Ratio of Students/Faculty – 16:1 Chemistry Physical Education & Health Overall Placement Rate – 98 percent Coaching Political Science Computer Education Psychology Accredited by: Computer Information Systems Public Relations The Higher Learning Commission, a Commission of the North Central Criminal Justice Religious Education Association of Colleges and Schools English Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Environmental Science Social & Behavioral Sciences National Council on Social Work Education Foreign Language: Spanish Sociology Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs Health Administration Special Education Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education Health Education Speech Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapist Education History Theater Committee on Accreditation for Athletic Training Education Program Indian Studies Theology Liturgy Web Design Endorsed by: Management Information American College of Sports Medicine (Exercise Science) Systems Wellness Academic programs approved by: Pre-Professional Concentrations North Dakota Board of Nursing Chiropractic Pharmacy North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board Dentistry Physician Assistant Service Members Opportunity Colleges Law Podiatry Medicine Veterinary Medicine Areas of Study – Undergraduate Majors Optometry Accounting Marketing Addiction Counseling Mass Communication Master’s Degrees Business Administration Occupational Therapy Athletic Training Mathematics Counseling Project Management Banking and Financial Services Mathematics Education Education Strategic Leadership Biology Math/Science Composite Nursing Biology Education Music Business Administration Music Performance Doctorate Degree Business Communications Physical Therapy Music Education Business Education Nursing Recognized by: Clinical Laboratory Science Organizational Leadership America’s 100 Best College Buys Computer Information Systems Pastoral Ministry America’s Best Christian Colleges Criminal Justice Physical Education & Health The John Templeton Foundation Honor Roll Early Childhood Education for Character Building Colleges Psychology Elementary Education U.S. News & World Report: America’s Best Colleges Radiologic Technology Engineering Science Respiratory Therapy English Sacred Music English Education Exercise Science Social & Behavioral Sciences History Education Social Studies Education Information Technology Social Work Liberal Arts Special Education Management Information Sport & Leisure Management Systems Theology UNIVERSITY OF MARY UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS Catalog 2010–2011 Table of Contents General Information .............................................. 4 Emerging Leaders Academy .............................. 102 History ................................................................4 Academic Life ................................................... 106 Mission and Philosophy ......................................4 Student Life ....................................................... 113 University Goals .................................................5 Student Services ................................................ 115 Vision Statement .................................................5 Tuition and Fees ................................................ 118 Facilities .............................................................6 Financial Assistance .......................................... 120 Programs for Adult Learners ................................8 Personnel .......................................................... 125 Degree Information ............................................9 Board of Trustees .......................................... 125 Bachelor Degree Requirements ........................10 Administration .............................................. 126 Requirements for Graduation ............................12 Full-Time Teaching Faculty ............................. 126 Pre-Professional Concentrations .......................13 Course Numbers ...............................................13 Professional Staff............................................ 130 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ........14 Part-Time Faculty ........................................... 134 Admissions ............................................................16 Lead Facilitators ............................................. 137 Gary Tharaldson School of Business .....................20 Adjunct Faculty ............................................. 138 School of Arts and Sciences .................................34 Emeritus Faculty............................................. 139 School of Education and Behavioral Sciences ......58 Index ................................................................. 140 School of Health Sciences ....................................72 Campus Map ................................Inside Back Cover This bulletin is not a contract and is published for purposes of information only. Rules, regulations, procedures, courses, programs and costs are current only on the date of publication and are subject to change as needs may dictate. 4 General Information History curriculum which more effectively combines liberal learning with professional preparation, a values The University of Mary, the only Catholic univer- base that is foundational to character development sity in North Dakota, was founded in 1955 as the and ethical decision-making, a service experience in two-year Mary College by the Benedictine Sisters which curricular and co-curricular learning come of Annunciation Monastery. It became a four-year, together. degree-granting institution in 1959 and achieved Today, with a faculty and staff of over 300, the university status in 1986. The University of Mary has University of Mary remains committed to continuing been accredited by The Higher Learning Commis- the mission of its founders and sponsors and to serving sion of the North Central Association of Colleges and the people of the region and beyond in a spirit that Schools since 1969. fosters servant leadership. Since its beginning, the University of Mary has sought to respond to the needs of people in the region. Its short history is one of rapid expansion. Mission and Philosophy Student enrollment rose from 69 in 1959, the year of The University of Mary exists to serve the religious, its incorporation, to 2,830 in 2010. academic, and cultural needs of people in this region Five buildings of the campus were designed and beyond. It takes its tone from the commitment of by renowned architect Marcel Breuer (1902-1981). the Sisters of Annunciation Monastery. These Sisters The Sisters of Annunciation engaged him to build founded the University and continue to sponsor it their monastery and a girls’ high school, a complex today. It is Christian, it is Catholic, and it is Benedic- completed in 1959. Today that facility serves the tine. University as the Benedictine Center for Servant It is Christian because it strives to accomplish its Leadership. The first four buildings of the long-antici- mission in faithfulness to the gospel of Jesus Christ. pated campus were also designed by Breuer, a project It is Catholic because it functions as part of that completed in 1968. particular Christian community while still open to The University continues to strive for quality in persons of differing creeds. It is Benedictine because its curricular offerings and student support services. it identifies with that ancient tradition of thoughtful The change from college to university status in and humane moderation. 1986 brought the implementation of master’s degree Aware of its close historical ties with the imme- programs in nursing, management and education. diate community, the University of Mary seeks to In addition to those initial programs, master’s enhance the quality of life of the community. The degrees are offered in occupational therapy, business University encourages each person to participate in his or her religious, social, educational, and political administration, counseling and project manage- communities. Furthermore, it promotes a setting of ment. In 2003 a doctorate in physical therapy was freedom and initiative in which each individual may added to graduate studies. The opening of the Butler develop those characteristics critical to leadership Center for Lifelong Learning in Bismarck added a formation, self-identity, and self-realization. much-needed site for classes and service to the local That same community setting makes the Univer- area. With the launching of the School of Acceler- sity of Mary open to change. Through its continued ated and Distance Education in 1996, the University search for innovative and experiential approaches opened a center in Fargo, North Dakota, in January to learning, the University seeks personalized and 1997, offering undergraduate and graduate programs relevant education for all students including those for the adult learner. Responding to the need for with special