2012-2014 Graduate Bulletin
- TABLE OF CONTENTS
- MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
- I. GENERAL INFORMATION
- II. GRADUATE ADMISSIONS
- III. ACADEMIC REGULATIONS
- IV. MASTER DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
- V. DOCTORAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
- VI. GRADUATE PROGRAMS
- VII. PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS/PROGRAM
- VIII. ACADEMIC SERVICES
- IX. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
- X. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
- XI. UNIVERSITY SERVICES
- XII. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
- XIII. UNIVERSITY DIRECTORY
- XIV. INDEX
Graduate Bulletin 2012- 2014 Edition
I. General Information
- The University
- Mission
- The Campus
- San Antonio
- Accreditation
- Affiliations
- Application of Bulletin
- Degrees and Major Programs
- Guiding Principles and Objectives of Graduate Study
- Research
II. Graduate Admissions
- General Requirements for Admission to Graduate Study
- Degree Seeking
- Transient
- Non-degree Seeking
- Change of Status
- Certificates
- Accelerated Bachelor to Master Degree Program
- Application Procedures
- Admission of International Students
- Advising and Registration
III. Academic Regulations
- Catalog of Graduation
- Graduate Credit & Course Numbers
- Methods of Instruction
- Course Load
- Change of Program
- System of Grading
- Grading Rubric
- Grade Point Average
- Auditing
- English Competency
- Continuous Enrollment
- Leave of Absence
- Withdrawal
- Conferral of Degrees
- Student Records Fee
- Student Records
- Review of the Educational Record
- Educational Records on Campus
- Amendment of the Educational Record
- Directory Information and Student Confidentiality
- Transcripts
- Student Complaint Policy
- Guidelines
- Grades/Academic Work
- Academic Advisement/Academic Policies
- Administrative Department
- Harassment
- Policies, Procedures, or Personnel
- Violations of the Student Code of Condcut
- Mediation Services
- Student Government Association
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Forms of Academic Dishonesty
- Procedures for Investigating Claims of Academic Dishonesty and Assessing Sanctions
- Appeals of Disciplinary Sanctions Assessed by Academic Honor Board
IV. Master Degree Requirements
- Fulfillment of the Master's Degree Program Requirements
- Transfer of Credit
- Continuation in the Master's Program
- Dismissal from a Master's Program
- Completion of the Master's Program
- Thesis
- Comprehensive Examination
- Capstone Course
V. Doctoral Degree Requirements
- Admission to Doctoral Study
- Continuation in the Doctoral Program
- Fulfillment of Doctoral Program Requirements
- Transfer of Credit for the Doctoral Program
- Waiver of Course Requirements for the Doctoral Program
- Dismissal from the Doctoral Program
- Qualifying Examination and Admission to Candidacy
- Dissertation
VI. Graduate Programs
- H-E-B School of Business and Administration
- MBA, MHA, & MS Accounting Laptop Program
- Master of Business Administration Degree (MBA)
- MBA Programs, Admissions
- MBA Degree Requirements
- Sports Management Concentration (MBA))
- International Concentration (MBA)
- International Business Strategy Concentration (MBA)
- Marketing Concentration (MBA)
- Master of Science in Accounting Degree Program (MSA)
- MSA Admissions
- MSA Program of Study
- Master of Health Administration (MHA)
- MHA Admissions
- MHA Degree Requirements
- Master of Arts in Administration (MAA)
- MAA Degree Requirements
- MAA Admissions
- Adult Education Concentration (MAA)
- Applied Administration Concentration (MAA) Online
- Communication Arts Concentration (MAA)
- Healthcare Administration (MAA)
- Nutrition Concentration (MAA)
- Organizational Development Concentration (MAA)
- Sports Management Concentration (MAA)
- Graduate Certificate
- International Business (GCIB) Certificate
- Organizational Development (GCOD) Certificate
- Adult Education (GCAE)
- Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
- DBA Admission Requirements
- DBA Program of Study
- Required Courses
- Dreeben School of Education
- Education
- Master of Arts (M.A.)
- Master of Education (M. Ed.)
- Master of Arts or Master of Education for Gen. Education
- Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.)
- Elementary Teaching
- Accelerated Program Elementary
- Secondary Teaching
- All-Level Teaching
- Graduate Certification Program
- Concentrations within the M.A. & M.Ed. Degrees
- Certificates
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Admission Requirements
- Program of Study
- Concentration in Higher Education
- Concentration in International Education and Entrepreneurship
- Concentration in Organizational Leadership
- Electives
- College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Science
- Religious Studies
- Admissions Criteria
- Prerequisites
- Specialization in Spirituality
- Specialization in Catechesis
- Specialization in Ministry with Hispanics
- Specialization in Youth Ministry
- Certificate in Pastoral Studies
- Multidisciplinary Studies
- Admission Requirements
- Degree Requirements
- School of Media and Design
- Communication Arts Master Programs (MA)
- Communication Arts Traditional Program Admissions Requirements
-
Communication Arts Traditional Graduate Program of Study
Accelerated Bachelors to Masters Program (ABM) - Communication Arts ABM Admissions Requirements
- Option I Media Studies Concentration (ABM)
- Option II Bilingual Concentration (ABM)
- Option III Convergent Media Concentration (ABM)
- School of Mathematics, Science & Engineering
- Biology
- Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Program
- Mathematics
- Master of Arts in Mathematics with a concentration in Teaching
- Master of Science in Applied Statistics
- Multidisciplinary Sciences
- Nutrition
- Ila Faye Miller School of Nursing and Health Professions
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
- Admissions
- Requirements for the DNP
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
- RN to MSN Program
- Admission Criteria
- Additional Admission Criteria
- Criminal Background Screening
- Drug Screening
- Liability, Health, and Needle Stick Injury Insurance
- CPR
- Health Requirements
- Criteria for Continuation and Graduation
- Requirements for the Master of Science in Nursing Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Requirements for the Master of Science in Nursing Clinical
- Human Performance
- Kinesiology (M.S.)
- Sport Management (M.S.)
- Certificates
- Sport Management Certificate
- Sport Pedagogy Certificate
- Division of Extended Academic Programs
- School of Extended Studies
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- MBA Program Description
- MBA Admission Requirements
- MBA Degree Requirements
- General Business (MBA)
- Master of Arts in Administration (MAA)
- MAA Program Description
- MAA Admission Requirements
- Applied Administration Concentration (MAA)
- Healthcare Administration (MAA)
- Organizational Development Concentration (MAA)
- Master of Science in Business Administration (MSBA)
- MS in Business Administration Admission Requirements
- MS in Business Administration Degree Requirements
- Graduate Certificates
- Organizational Development Certificate (GCOD)
- Virtual University
- Master of Arts in Administration (MAA)
- MAA Program Descriptions
- MAA Admission Requirements
- MAA Concentrations
- Master of Business Administration Degree Programs (MBA)
- MBA Admissions Requirement
- MBA Degree Requirements by Concentration
- Master of Education in Teacher Leadership (M.Ed.)
- M.Ed. in Teacher Leadership Program Description
- M.Ed. in Teacher Leadership Admission Requirements
- M.Ed. in Teacher Leadership Degree Requirements
- Master of Science in Business Administration (MSBA)
- MS in Business Administration Admission Requirements
- MS in Business Administration Degree Requirements
- Master of Science in Psychology (MS in Psychology)
- MS in Psychology Program Description
- MS in Psychology Admission Requirements
- MS in Psychology Degree Requirements by Concentration
- Educational Psychology (MS Psychology)
- Industrial & Organizational Psychology (MS Psychology)
- Sports Psychology (Ms Sports Psychology)
- Graduate Certificates
VII. Professional Schools/Program
- Feik School of Pharmacy
- Rosenberg School of Optometry
- School of Physical Therapy
- Doctor of Nursing Practice
VIII. Academic Services
- J.E. and L.E. Mabee Library
- Research Support
- Borrowing Privileges
- Other Services
- Tools
- Facilities
- Office of Instructional Technology
- Office of Graduate Research & Development
- Graduate Support Center
IX. Financial Information
- Tuition and Financial Regulations
- Tuition
- Housing
- Residence Halls and Dining Service
- Tuition Discounts
- Veteran's Benefits
- Certification Procedures
- Standards of Progress for Receipt of Veteran’s Benefits
- Auditing Courses
- Payments
- Account Statements and Disputes
- Returned Items/Insufficient Funds
- Student Health Insurance
- Parking
- Important Notes about Financial Aid Policies and Billing Practices
- Withdrawals and Refunds
- Appeals to Refund Policy
- Return of Title IV Funds
- Funds Not Yet Received at the Time of Withdrawal
X. Financial Assistance
- Types of Financial Assistance Available
- Scholarships
- Loans
- Employment
- Satisfactory Academic Progress
- Academic Standards
- Maximum Time Frames
- Enrollment Status
- Review Policy
- Financial Aid Termination
- Conditions for Reinstatement
XI. University Services
- Counseling Service
- Food Service
- Health Services
- Health Insurance
- Immunizations
- Change to Meningitis Vaccine Law
- Intramural Activities
- Professional Development & Career Services
- Security and Parking
- Student Disability Services
- Student Housing
- Student ID
- University Events and Student Programs
- University Mission and Ministry
- Mission Statement
- Worship
- Personal and Spiritual Growth Opportunities
- Community Service
XII. Course Descriptions
- H-E-B School of Business & Administration
- Dreeben School of Education
- College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
- School of Interactive Media and Design
- School of Mathematics, Science, & Engineering
- Ila Faye Miller School of Nursing and Health Professions
- School of Extended Academic Programs
XII. University Directory
- Board of Trustees
- Board of Trustees Emeriti
- Development Board
- Administration
- Faculty Emeritus
- Faculty
XIV. Index
The provisions of this Bulletin are subject to change without notice and do not constitute an irrevocable contract between any student and the University of the Incarnate Word. While every effort is made to keep the contents of this Bulletin up-to-date, information about policy changes, the current semester schedule and the academic calendar are available in the Registrar’s Office.
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